Upon a recent trip to Borders, I realized that you can get almost any body part, fit, in less than 15 minutes. You have 8-minute Arms, Abs, Buns, and Legs. 10-minute Workouts. 12-minute Makeover- 3 minute Interval Training Workout. I mean COME ON! Am I seriously supposed to think that if I do 8, 10, or 12 minutes of a specialized workout, that I'm going to get amazing results? Without changing my eating? (notice I said eating and not diet... there's a reason) Who knows, maybe one of you guys is a workout phenomenon and would get ripped, but for me... I have my doubts.
However, if it gets you to think... "Hey, I've got 8-minutes between kids, shopping, laundry, etc. I can do SOMETHING"... then that's good. The problem I have with that system though, is that there's no real investment of time into a good workout. When I'm taking my time to go to the gym and get my 1-hour run on, it doesn't only help my physical body. It helps clear my mind and get the adrenaline going. It can also be a time to just think and maybe get that million dollar idea you've always been looking for. 8-minutes would barely allow me time to get my thoughts off of what's gone on that day! I don't know about you, but work can be stressful and a good run may be just what the doctor ordered.
As promised I did try the protein shake and.... it's good! The brand is Tokkyo... it's in a blue clear-ish bottle.. and the flavor I tried was chocolate (obviously). I do have a vanilla to try as well, so I'll keep you posted on that too.
The short of it is, take time for yourself. You'll thank you.
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