winter workouts don't have to be a struggle

i recently developed a cold that, combined with my normal breathing difficulties, truly has made life horrendous. between downing bottles of benylin and drinking cups of tea made with halls (thank you, wendy williams!), i realized the intense ache across my abdomen. that got me thinking: i may not be able to go to the gym right now, but at least i'm getting one hell of an ab workout from all the coughing. and really, let's face it: sick or not, it's winter, it's cold out, and it's hard to drag oneself to the gym on a regular basis. so here's a few PROVEN (yes, i know they always say 'proven', but these ones are tried and true at the hoj itself!) ways to keep those winter workouts successful. and they're all from the comfort of your own home! now that's both convenient and efficient.

1) become an asthmatic - no longer something to be ashamed of! all that coughing really tightens your tummy and the swollen throat stops you from eating as much as you would like. double bonus?

2) dance around your kitchen to music from the islands - seriously, zumba/salsa/pilates classes are overrated. clear a space in your house, blast some beats, and let yourself go wild. you'll be feeling it for days, AND you'll avoid the sweaty gym with its sweaty people.

3) live in a house with four sets of stairs - who needs a stairmaster when you run up the stairs twenty times a day to get that one thing you keep forgetting on the top floor?

4) let yourself cry - depressing? maybe. but personally, i believe that crying makes you stronger. and those heart-wrenching sobs work your whole upper body, while lifting a weight off your shoulders and making you feel lighter. so if you need to, let those tears fall.

5) let yourself laugh - living with six other girls has made me realize the importance of laughter. it doesn't matter what you find so funny, or why, just let it happen. whether it's by reading the latest TFLN, watching the office, or simply joking around with your besties, laughter really is the best workout. beats 100 crunches any day!

well, i'm off for more drugs.

bye for now!