Work It Out Wednesdays~ Denisha of D.I.V.A Rules

Happy “Hump” Day Divas’- Let’s first be thankful we made it to today and hopefully I greet you all in great spirits and positivity!!!

Now for this installment of Work-It-Out Wednesday; let’s do just that.  Developing a workout plan is never pleasant for some of us DIVA’s because it can be overwhelming and sometimes tedious. Whether you are trying to get some wiggle room in those jeans or drop some serious sizes…every DIVA can do this. Let’s establish a plan of action.

PLAN OF ACTION!

                Let’s consider our reason for wanting to get physically fit: To fit back into our clothes that are becoming too tight or to lower our blood pressure or risks for illnesses (like diabetes).

                Let’s get a goal. Whether you want to lose 5-15lbs in 8 weeks or 5-8 inches from our waist and hips in 10 weeks, keeping an ideal of where we want to be is a motivator.

                Let’s start to consider what options we have in achieving those goals: Our income can allow for a monthly gym membership/or professional class (like mixed martial arts, etc.) or We have a great park to utilize near our home (weather permitting), exercise DVDs or tapes at home, or magazines (Women’s Health, Self, or Fitness Magazine) with great Do-It-At-Home exercises that we can certainly do. *these magazines also have websites where you can search exercises on the web from your computer or phone*

                Let’s look at our schedule to see where we can fit in fitness: Starting twice a week is good for beginners, then gradually increasing a day or two to fit our fitness goals is good; maybe Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues/Thurs. schedule for 30-45min each exercise day is great for DIVA’s at this stage.

                Let’s keep track. I have recently found that keeping a record of what you do is great to hit your target fitness goal. This way you can see where you left off, what you did not do and may want to get to, or what you may need to add or subtract from your workout to achieve your goal.

                Let’s not forget what we eat. Eating contributes to majority of our weight gain or loss, by being conscious of getting our essentials (veggies, fruit, & protein-to name a few) can influence our target goals.

Let’s remember the key to everything.  STICKING TO IT!

I give love and props to those Divas’ who have been implementing a fitness schedule already, as you know it’s not easy trying to be FABOLOUS and VIVACIOUS, as we are! DIVA’s please share your fitness tips or words of encouragement so we can achieve together along our journey to fitness and health!