The Gorgeous Grannie's Guide to Fitness and Beauty

Pretty in Pink

2009-03-11T16:25:00.000-07:00

Nana's girls all Pretty in Pink

Jayden almost is 5 months, Trinity is almost 18 months

Missing in Action

2009-03-10T15:38:00.001-07:00

I just want to take a moment and apologize to everyone reading this. I have been overly busy lately. Recently started working part time as well as having some other things going on. I will do my best to get back on track now and keep you up to date on new things I'm doing as well as interesting diet, exercise and beauty information that I think you will find helpful.

Watch out for the munchie monster

2009-02-05T10:38:00.000-08:00

If your a gramma you know the munchie trap well. Busy Gramma's battle it just like busy mommies do.

I seem to be battling it today and just realized as I ate another cookie. :o

Generally the munchie monster as I call it sneaks up on you. Your busy, changing diapers, cleaning babies, giving baby massages and getting the kiddo's dressed. Hunger hits. You have a lot to do so you fix the wee one a bottle and the bigger wee one some breakfast.

As you continue getting things done you grab a *tiny* bite of something anything. Then its play time and more diapers and cleaning etc..... Lunch time hits your busy preparing something preferably healthy for your grand child. While your at it you sneak a few bits here and there and then off to more busyness.

Snack time hits and your famished the thought hits.."Have I eaten today?" that thought is followed by well.... not much and in goes the cookie.

When realization finally hits you are hungry because in essence all you have eaten is junk food on the go. The few tiny bits of something healthy while preparing a meal just don't count for much food content. However, your calorie limit is heading thru the roof.

The best thing to do at this point is have a nice healthy salad to stave off junk food cravings the rest of the day. Play a little extra with the wee ones and plan a healthy supper with the family.

Tomorrow is a new day!

Plan ahead to keep the munchie monster at bay. Healthy foods that can be grabbed and eaten when hunger hits at the busiest moments will help as will planning small meals for yourself. Preferably breakfast before the wee ones are up and lunch maybe at nap time. This will help you avoid the munchie monster.

Fitflop Leg Toning Shoes by: Walkstar

2009-02-05T10:09:00.000-08:00

Fit Flop Fitness Shoes by Walkstar

Creating longer leaner more toned legs one step at a time. These shoes will take your everyday walk to a whole new level. Everyone knows that walking is the easiest form of exercise. Now, thanks to Fit Flops it is possible to burn more calories and improve muscle tone while walking.

Technology:

Fit Flops are different that other fitness shoes in that they are designed to create a bit of a microwobbleboard workout when you walk. Click to Read More:

Hiking Fun on the Ruby Jack Trail

2009-02-02T13:02:00.000-08:00

As planned the hubby and I went for a nice 6 mile hike on Saturday. We chose to hike the Ruby Jack trail. Hiked a total of about 6 miles. It was a lovely day for a hike. The moist slightly snow covered ground added a bit of a challenge which we really enjoyed.

Of course the battery on the camera was dead and I was unable to get a snowy picture of the Ruby Jack trail. The picture above was taken on the trail during the summer.

After the hike we relaxed by walking calmly through a local flea market. Then really unwound with a meal of chips, salsa, hot sauce, chicken fajita's and a strawberry margaretta for Nana :)

Fun little tidbit: hot sauce boosts the metabolism just a tiny bit.

Lose Fat whileToning Your Hips & Thighs

2009-02-02T08:13:00.000-08:00

Resize Your Hips and Thighs

It is possible to resize your hips and thighs. While you cannot choose where you burn fat you can concentrate your shaping and toning efforts to a specific area while burning fat from your entire body.

In order to do this you will have to burn the fat off while also concentrating on toning your muscles. To burn the fat you will need to increase the calories, you burn per day through exercise and decrease the amount of calories you take in through food and drink.

Burn Calories while relaxing and Having Fun!

2009-01-30T07:59:00.000-08:00

A day spent hiking in the beauty of nature is good for this Nana. A little fresh air mixed with lots of activity and exploring. Its going to be a lovely weekend for this time of year. My plans include a nice long hike in the country. Not sure where yet. You can be sure I will be dressed warmer than in the picture.

Fun Fact: Hiking burns a ton of calories. If you want a nice big juicy cheeseburger go for a two hour hike and that cheeseburger is as good as free calories. :)

Look fabulous and beautiful after 40

2009-01-30T07:55:00.000-08:00

To look fabulous and beautiful after 40, it is important to feel fabulous and beautiful.

Ladies it does not have to be all down hill just because we have reached or gone beyond 40. The 40's, 50's and beyond can be a fabulous and beautiful time in our lives.

Exercise ball workout for balance, stability and strength

2009-01-29T16:11:00.000-08:00

Have a Ball With Your Workout

Working out with an exercise ball is probably one of the easiest, most efficient ways in which to begin working out. It is also an excellent way in which to add variety to your workout if you are more advanced.

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My beautiful grandbabies

2009-01-29T13:55:00.000-08:00

Trinity age 16 months

It is time the world realizes that grandmothers do not have to look old or have big bellies wasting our days in the kitchen or sitting in a rocking chair any more. We can continue to lead active joy filled lives and in so doing we can spend more quality time with our grandchildren.

Jayden 3 months

Join me if you will on this wonderful journey of being a healthy, fit grandmother.

Trinity spends most her time playing or on Nana's lap :)

No child should ever have to share a lap with belly bulge.