Trying new things

So, I find that I get in a rut of eating the same things over and over. Trying new things helps to keep me focused on this weight loss 'adventure'.  I have to be honest, I don't cook a whole lot, I usually go for the things are quick - raw veggies, sandwiches, salads and the like. I really like soup, even though they tend to be quite high in sodium, but I picked up a new one yesterday which I'm having right now and it's really delish! It's winter squash & carrot soup. So happy I picked it up!

When at the gym on Sunday and going through the various machines we discovered that I couldn't use one, I guess because I'm so thick across my chest. This machine is designed to work your abs, however we were told by our instructor that it's not that effective, from what she's experienced & what others have told her. She took us to the mats and showed us some alternative ab exercises, other than cruches. WELL ! I did 5 exercises ( can't remember the proper name for them now) and that's ALL I could do. Well, in the middle of the night I went to turn over in my bed and I felt what work I had done on my abs yesterday - woo hoo! I'll describe the movement if you'd like to try, or if you konw the correct name ;)

Lie flat on your back, legs out straight. Lift your legs so they're perpendicular to the floor. Lower them WITHOUTH touching the floor. Hold them as close to the flow as possible and raise them again. Remember to keep your neck, back, and hips on the floor. What a workout ! For the next two weeks I'm to do 5.. hahaha.

The Plank is a great move to improve all over core strengthening which will help for doing ab exercises.

Have  a great day!

S.