Liss' Frugal Living Blogs

It can be difficult to stick to a fitness plan, particularly when it comes to mealtimes. People often feel as though it's more expensive to eat healthy, but this isn't the case. I find that if you review your last 5 grocery receipts and add up the convenience items (boxed mixes, chips, snacks, yogurt, etc) versus the fresh fruits and vegetables, you'll ...

First, let me say Thank you to our many members and guests that have been following my "Frugal Fitness" series. Even if you haven't been following my personal workout routines that I shared with you a couple weeks ago, I hope you've been able to make a few changes to your daily routine to squeeze in a little more exercise. ...

Okay, I warned you last week that I have a tendency to really work my abs. Depending on which expert fitness guru you read, the abdominals are the only muscle group that can be worked daily without any issues.

Here is my Typical Tuesday Workout:

• Dumbbell Squats 12-12-10 R
• Abs: Leg Raises - 12-12-10 R
• Seated Calf Raises

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Weekends always tend to be a rather eventful time for our family, this weekend was no exception. We, like much of the Country, have been experiencing a considerable (abnormal!) cold snap the last few weeks.
DH had planned to spend the weekend helping a friend build new "nursery" shelters for his pregnant goats. I figured, ...

I certainly hope you had an enjoyable weekend! How did you do sticking to your workout plans? Did you manage to get in a bit of cardio over the weekend to jumpstart your metabolism and burn a few extra calories?

Monday: Triceps, Biceps, Forearms

• Hammer Curl 7-10 Reps
• Concentration Curl 8-10 Reps
• Close Grip EZ Bar Curl 8-10

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