brought out the fit flops!

Do you wear these?

I try to a couple times a week and boy can I really tell a difference the next day. Muscles you didn't knew you even had in your legs are sore (in a good way!) They aren't the most fashionable pair of shoes but for a day of running errands they are perfect!

According to their website, "walking in these sandals increases leg, calf and gluteal muscle activity, improves your posture, simulates aspects of barefoot walking but with more muscle load, and improves muscle tone. FitFlop sandals wearers have also reported relief from plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, chronic back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, RLS (restless leg syndrome), scoliosis and degenerative disc diseases."

In keeping with all the designer collaborations that are so popular these days, check out this FitFlop that Anna Sui designed. I'd rock them to Starbucks.....


Until tomorrow,

is wearing her Reebok Easytone sneakers!

I had a lot of trouble finding these in a store in my size. They were unavailable and sold out for months. I finally wound up buying them online at www.roadrunnersports.com, which by the way has a great VIP program.

The funny thing is I ordered them in green but they arrived in pink. I kept them though I like pink well enough and I was just excited to get started. After having 2 babies in a year and a half, I need all the toning I can get. I love the idea of multi-tasking and toning up my lower half I go about my usual routine and errands. I also like that these sneakers are unobtrusive and don't look bulky like the usual "balance" sneakers. You can subtly feel them working. Hey every little bit helps!

How it works:
"incorporate stability balls under the heels and forefoot to create a natural instability to force muscles to adapt and encourage toning." The shoes make you feel like you're walking on a soft, sandy beach, providing "28% more gluteus maximus muscle activation, and 11% more calf and hamstring activation."

The lovely Kim Kardashian wearing the same pair I have:

Check out this video about the sneakers



Would you wear these "workout" sneakers?

Until tomorrow,
Hilary

was thoroughly disguested with her lunch!!

Don't get me wrong - It tasted great. But really, who knew a quarter pounder with cheese was 510 calories! Not to mention the extra big mac sauce I had them add. I'm not a diet freak by any means but after several pregnancies in a short period of time, 2 c-sections and let's be honest metabolism and age are not amigos, I am starting to make somewhat more careful choices.

I've been using a great program called myfitnesspal.com to help me keep a daily diary of my food and exercise. They determined for my height and ideal weight I need approximately 1200 daily calories. Some days I'm motivated and make smart choices, other days I try to stretch my allotted amount as far as possible with meals and snacks that aren't as nutritious but in smaller portions to stay under the radar. Trickery never tasted so good.......

How do you stay fit?

Until tomorrow,
Hilary


By the way, McDonald's new limited edition Olympic sweet chili sauce for the McNuggets is delish!!
;)