At home or Gym?!? Which do you prefer?

GOSH, I want to complete a FULL at home work out program...BUT its so challenging. I tried P90x back in November, lasted all of 3 weeks. I got super bored being home, watching someone on TV tell me what to do. So back to the gym I went!! I was told by friends that Insanity was better. Umm, let me think about that for a minute. So far, Im still bored... I know today was only Day 2 BUT I just couldn't jiggy with that ish, so I headed to the gym. Started my Nike Training Club App, put on my FAV jams and was ready to get it in. Once the sweat started to flow, I felt so much better. AHH, Relief!!

There are a few things that could have associated with me not reaping the full benefits of an at-home workout.

1). Just got home from a 12 hour work shift
2). Ate a not so balance meal today
3). Dog chasing my feet as I do the workouts (She thinks I'm playing with her)
4). Living on 2nd floor, dont want to make too much noise
5). Such a social butterfly, I just love an audience (motivating)

Im not sure what the case may be....However, I still plan to attempt the full 60 day program of Insanity. I came up with a short term plan....

1) Go to gym soon after work because coming home does not motivate me to work out (Rather shower and Rest).
2). Stay within plan meals...Keep portions under control
3). Take dog walking prior to doing at-home workout (Insanity)...hopefully she will tire out some
4). Do Insanity on off days, earlier when neighbor is up/at work

5). Rotate at-home workout and gym time(dance classes & weight training)

Even though I don't like workout buddies, I love being in the gym. Seeing other people pushing through workouts really motivates me. The environment just pumps me up, sends me to a different level thats hard to reach at home!! Lesson learned: Just because one option didn't work..Keep trying something is bound to work!!

Which do you prefer? At home or Gym workouts? There are pros and cons to both!

P.S:   I'll explain the difference between P90 & Insanity in a later post!!
~ Nappibutterfli~

Making it work, at least for now!!

After being in bed sick for the last few days, I gained a new appreciation for mini twist and hair scarves. I haven't had energy to touch a strand on my head. Everyone knows how I am about protective styling, inpatient! Since being natural, Ive found a love for big hair. With the majority of options available for protective styling, the hair is in a more calm manner!

Last week I decided to give mini twist another swing... It took about 3.5 hrs total to do the whole head (thats with a few breaks here and there). I must admit, these twist are super convenient. Im growing to like them more and more each day. Even looking forward to trying various styles with them. Since I'm still not feeling well, I'm rocking a scarf for now. Ill post more pics when I style the twist up!!

Also, due to doctors orders, I wont be working out this week! Hopefully next week, Ill be back at it!

Its crunch time!!!

Holiday time equals crunch time. I'm sure some would disagree! Having a regular fitness regimen is important. However, during the months of Nov & Dec.... Its really vital. There are tons of holiday parties, work festivities, family gathering, etc. that offer glorious amounts of food. Also those that typically workout, easily become lazy, possibly due to weather changing, vacations and a host of other reasons. Cold weather tends to send us in habitat mode. I've noticed my best days in the gym are the days I prefer to stay home.
Individually we have to come up with a plan that's going to help us maintain a healthy body. I plan to increase my workout to 5-6 days. Eat in moderation at events by limiting my portion sizes. Continue drinking plenty of water verses sweet tea, sodas, & alcoholic beverages. Remember things are only hard as YOU make it. Choose YOUR hard. What are your holiday/winter plans for staying fit?!?