Legging Season

To say I enjoy working out would be a cruel joke. To be honest, I find most trips to the gym torturous and try to avoid them as much as possible. Unfortunately, my mother is somewhat of a fitness addict and when certain occasions come around (such as Mother's Day or her birthday) I'm forced to engage in a tedious 5 mile walk/jog/insanely hilly workout to make her happy.
     Having been subjected to one of these "walks" this week, I realized mid summer has not been devoted to physical activity...at all. Once bathing suit season passes along with the rush of summer, I tend to forget the importance of staying in shape. Now that falls coming along there's only more temptation (Thanksgiving is the ultimate food fest of the year). So although my dozens of comfy sweaters can temporarily hide any extra weight, I've decided to get in shape for "legging season". It's not a widely known thing, but it's the best motivation I have. For anyone willing to get in shape with me to look extra good in their leggings this year, I thought it would be good to share the new exercise routine I've made myself believe I'll do at least twice a day. On the bright side, it's (kind of) super easy and doesn't take too much time!

• 15 Jumping Jacks 
• 30 Second Plank 
• 25 Side Crunches
• 30 Second Plank (again...I know, I'm sorry) 
• 25 Scissor Kicks 
• 35 Sit Ups 
• 20 High Kicks 
• 35 Mayan Kayaks 
• 4 Minutes of Dancing (running works too) 
• 15 Squats  

It honestly takes no more than 20 minutes and your abs will feel pretty good afterwards! And if you're like me and have trouble keeping track of which exercise to do next, it helps a ton to make a recording of your voice on your phone to list everything off!