Getting My Groove Back

January 19, 2012

No, I’m not Stella. And no, I’m not talking about that groove. 😉

I’m talking about getting back on the ol’ exercise horse. If there’s one horse I don’t care for, it’s that one. I hate running. In my house the word hate is considered to be just as bad as any other 4-letter word, so that is really saying something. As much as I dislike running or really any kind of cardio exercise I know that it’s important for my health and also for my wardrobe (you know because I want to fit in my clothes rather than stuff myself in them).

So this morning thanks to a little nudge/inspiration from Andrea, who commented on yesterday’s post that she made those muffins after going to the gym and Nicki Minaj, I took one step toward getting my groove back. I went, I ran, I lifted (a little) and I FEEL SO GOOD!

Inspiration and bootie-shakin’ music = the road to getting your exercise groove back.

Speaking of Nicki Minaj, have you seen this?

I hope no one is offended by this – I realize the lyrics are a bit much for a little girl to be singing, but I can’t help but think that this is just hilarious! This little girl was on Ellen a while back and Nicki Minaj actually sang with her! Please don’t judge me for my choice of exercise music, I need something with a good beat to get this bootie moving people!

What do you listen to while you exercise? Is anyone else having a hard time getting back to the gym after the holidays? Ok, so it’s just me then – awesome!

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I am the same way . . . still don't have my groove back. Ughh. What is my problem. But yes, I am all over Usher and The Black Eyed Peas when I work out. Gotta keep it movin!

My groove is still lost but I NEED to find it…

Haha! This video is hilarious. I saw them on Ellen and about died. I say whatever gets ya in the mood to exercise! I love when my yoga teacher plays all that fun music! Good for you for working out. It's my least favorite horse, too!

I cannot find my groove, but when I do I will have a mix that consists of Michael Jackson, The Killers, Foster the People, Adelle, and Florence + The Machine. Good luck!

So glad I inspired you! I saw this little girl on Ellen and I laughed so hard I cried! I am embarrassed to say that I didn't even know who Nicki Minaj was until I saw that Ellen episode. I am so un-hip! Hey, whatever gets your bootie shaking!!

that is hilarous! and that girl is scary good!!!!!! and i didn't know who nick minaj was til just ow…. i am old.

This is totally unrelated to your post. I was working on a project with horseshoes and I was looking for a specific picture of a derby wreath and after googling I found your blog. Very cute I might add. I saw that horse on your mantel and I nearly choke, I love it!!! Where did you find that?? I am in Kentucky too~
Bristol

Hi Bristol! The horse is from ZGallerie- purchased fall of 2010. Her name is White Beauty and she's part of the family. 😉 Glad you like her.

Good for you! I've been watching my husband get his groove back by running and doing crunches all week, while I shove 4 Oreos into my mouth at once 🙂 You're inspiring me….I need to get back into it!

If you hate running, try fast walking. The best bet, at least for me, is to have a friend to do it with. Makes the time fly, too!

Woo hoo. Good for you. That is awesome. Doesn't it feel SO good when you start back? I love it. And this video is awesome. I loved it when she was on Ellen. No judgement here–I have to say–Nicki Minaj has some good tunes.:)

I am with you. I totally don't have my groove back! And that video is crazy!

Um, definitely no judgement here…I'm pretty sure I was posting about how my kiddos dance to LMFAO's Party Rock all the time…hey, it's got a great beat! (c: Good luck with the exercising!!!

Carmel, you MUST check out anything by Pitbull! His music is awesome for hyping you up. Check out Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez "On the Floor."

I completely agree!! When I workout I find myself listening to things that would normally make my ears bleed if I were not on the treadmill…it is what it is!! I have been back at the gym for the last three weeks and aside from my body feeling like it has been in a car wreck it going good. Though I find that getting started is always the hardest part…well aside from stretching those workout pants over my booty;) Good job on getting back to it!

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