The "M" in March stands for Marry yourself in March!
To get married takes a lot of thought, time and consideration.  It sometimes takes a pretty penny.  Most of all, it takes hard work!  You must nurture a marriage, you must foster the relationship, you must deposit yumminess into it, you must do things to make the other person feel special and loved, you must desire fruitfulness and you must do all of this in abundance and despite the daily stresses you encounter if you want a well-rounded relationship.  Whoa!  Sounds like hard work just writing about it, right. Well, it is.  But if you can do all of this for someone else, why not do it for yourself?  Why not put all that effort into building yourself into the best that you can be so that when you are ready for a realtionship, you can bring positivity and knowledge as to what it takes to be in a relationship or marriage.  By this point, you will have already married yourself and will know full well what it takes.  The journey within in yourself and outside yourself will be hard.  The good part about it is that everyday, you get a fresh, new canvass, and get to start over in a love affair with yourself.  If you marry yourself with love, honor and respect...any relationship you have, or will have will require the same.  So this month, work on marrying the most important person in this world, you! 

March Mini-workout: (consult physician)
Using a step or box,  jump on top 25 times;
(depending on skill level, do one foot or both at a time)
Using a bar or free weight on shoulders (at least 10 lbs) do 25 deep squats;
Lay flat on floor with large exercise ball in your hands over your head, lift arms up extending the ball the to touch your feet 25 times
(if you can't sit up instead bring knees or straight legs to the ball which is extended in front of chest) Repeat 4 times, depending on skilllevel, each time decreasing reps by 5. 
One set of 25, 20, 15, and 10. 
Last time hold plank 1 to 2 minutes. 
(Feel free to use equipment that is suitable for you).


The "F" in February is for Feel, Feel & Love your Body in February!
Most of us if not all of us have periods or in general go through life hating all of or some of our body.  This month is the time to feel and caress your body and nourish it with good love.  Once you truly appreciate the body you are in for what it can do versus what it can't do.  Your perceptions, goals and appreciation will shift.  With that appreciation comes motivation.  With that motivation comes harder workouts, positive reinforcement, feeling & looking good and an outgoing personality.  Once you start loving your layers and nourishing your yummy center, everything else will fall into place.  You will reach an unchartered area within you.  It is called your authentic self.  So, this month, feel and love the body that a higher being has blessed you with.  Do things that make you feel good in your own skin.  FEEL yourself, FEEL others , and finally FEEL who you really are. 


February's Mini Workout: (consult physician) 
Do 10 min on a treadmill, jogging outside or running in place at a moderate pace;
Take a 5-15 lbs medicine ball or free weight in both hands and raise arms above your head, leaving feet shoulder width apart – bring ball almost down to the floor while executing a squat – and back to starting position; Repeat 20 times
Lay your back on a large exercise ball with your butt off of it, raise your hips to the ceiling – grab on 5-25 lbs weight in each hand – start with arms stretch to the ceiling and together – bring arms down toward your hear leaving the elbows in position, performing triceps press back; Repeat 20 times
30 sec. – 1 min rest
Do 5 min on a treadmill, jogging outside or running in place at a moderate/fast pace;
Take a 5-15 lbs medicine ball or free weight in both hands and raise arms above your head, leaving feet shoulder width apart – bring ball almost down to the floor while executing a squat – and back to starting position; Repeat 15 times
Lay your back on a large exercise ball with your butt off of it, raise your hips to the ceiling – grab on 5-25 lbs weight in each hand – start with arms stretch to the ceiling and together – bring arms down toward your hear leaving the elbows in position, performing triceps press back; Repeat 15 times
30 sec. – 1 min rest
Do 3 min on a treadmill, jogging outside or running in place at a fast pace;
Take a 5-15 lbs medicine ball or free weight in both hands and raise arms above your head, leaving feet shoulder width apart – bring ball almost down to the floor while executing a squat – and back to starting position; Repeat 10 times
Lay your back on a large exercise ball with your butt off of it, raise your hips to the ceiling – grab on 5-25 lbs weight in each hand – start with arms stretch to the ceiling and together – bring arms down toward your hear leaving the elbows in position, performing triceps press back; Repeat 10 times
Hold plank for 1.5 minutes
30 sec. – 1 min rest
Repeat whole sequence 1-3 times depending on fitness level
(Feel free to use different equipment that suit your needs)


The "J" in January is for Jump to it!
Since it is the month for fresh starts, please take this opportunity to get it done!  How long have you been putting things off for.  This includes getting rid of the clutter, getting fit, eating right, making time for friends, finishing your degree, throwing away the clothes that no longer fit you, etc.  Jump into all of it with confidence and conviction and you shall see the results.  This month is not a month to stand by and watch others tackle their New Year's resolutions, jump to it people, the time has never been more right than right now.  Today...