Thanksgiving is finally over and I don’t really know how to feel.  I miss the food but I’m not too happy with the extra three pounds I added on.  The gym was ridiculously crowded this weekend by all the people trying to burn off the pounds of food they ate.  I kept getting overlooked when waiting for the machines.  I don’t know if people just didn’t see me waiting or because I was a plus size woman and ignored me.  But I couldn’t go without a workout, I felt so heavy with all the fat I still hadn’t worked off. 

I drove back home, got to work and moved some stuff around in my living room to make space to workout.  I put on my favorite workout DVD, “Work Out With A Big Attitude” and got to work.  It was great.  I could feel my body working, burning off the fat that I desperately wanted to go away.  I didn’t even need to wear shoes with my plus size leggings because my floor is carpet. I was comfortable through the entire workout and I haven’t skipped a workout since.

The workout was great and the environment even better.  I really wish they made more workout videos for plus size women.  It’s a lot easier for us to work out in the comfort of our home then take a drive to the gym where people aren’t always too friendly.  If you aren’t taking yourself to the gym I highly suggest you buy a few workout videos targeted for plus size women.  It is designed to fit our needs and helps keep us active, healthy and best of all happy. 

Skinny jeans are a huge hit this winter season.  There is so many ways to wear skinny jeans.  You can dress up with skinny jeans and wear them to the club or throw on a pair of sandals to go run errands.  The thing about plus size women’s clothing is that there is not much variety.  Although the plus size fashion market is increasing I don’t think that designers really give us much option to expand our style. 

For example, I only own one pair of skinny jeans and not because the store didn’t have my size but because the store only had one style of these jeans.  I asked the stylist if they would be getting any new styles in and she said that was the only pair in the entire catalog.  I really could not fathom why women’s plus size clothing designers would only design one pair of skinny jeans.  Is it not okay for a plus size woman to wear skinny jeans?  I kept asking myself this question trying to figure out why I am only able to own on pair of my favorite type of jeans.  After thinking about this the whole way home, I told myself I wasn’t going to dwell on fact but find different ways to wear my jeans. 

I wear my jeans everywhere, especially because of the cold winter season.  It’s easy to layer anything with a pair of skinnies.  You can wear plus size leggings under for added warmth with your jeans tucked into your boots.  Skinny jeans look great with pumps, a plus size cami bra, scarf, and pea coat on top.  If you are going for a classier look you can wear skinny jeans with a pair of boots, pumps, or booties and a blazer on top of a plus size cami bra. 

The different ways that I wear my skinny jeans make them look like a different pair each time. They fit my body great and paired with any of my plus size clothing makes a great stylish outfit. 

Okay so most of us have that one favorite plain top that we wear under everything.  It’s the top in our closet that is most versatile. My favorite top has always been my plain cotton tank top; I have it in both white and black.  I’ve been able to wear it under clothes, jackets and paired with great accessories it has always made a chic outfit. 

I started wearing this plus size cami bra that I got as a gift and I love it.  It’s as versatile as my tank top.  I’ve worn it under my blazer to work, under my lace top, and with a cute scarf it looked great under my leather motorcycle jacket.  But the best thing about the cami is that it has a built in bra.  It’s very supportive and there is no need to wear a regular bra underneath my plus size cami. 

I’ve even used my plus size cami bra to workout.  The quality of the fabric is very durable, supportive and comfortable, perfect to exercise in. 

So which one do I like better?  Although I’ve been very loyal to my tank top I think it’s time to move on.  This cami bra has way more to offer and goes great with everything in my closet.  Cami Bras are a perfect top, great to wear during a workout and with any of my outfits.

Start walking to improve your health.  Research has proven that walking upwards of 10,000 steps a day can improve your health drastically.  You can easily burn 400 calories during a 10,000 step walk.  You might want to start by using a pedometer while you walk. Pedometers count how many steps you take and some even count how many calories you burn.  If you are going somewhere that is walking distance don’t drive, instead walk in your plus size capri pants.

You can even use walking as a stress reliever because it gives you time to think.  While you walk you should pump your arms for more of a workout.  Find excuses to walk.  Take your dog for a long walk, or push your kids in a stroller around the park. 

By walking 10,000 or more steps a day you can improve your health in many ways.  You can reduce high cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and reduce the risk of colon cancer.  Walking helps reduce body fat, and helps strengthen muscles decreasing the chances of osteoporosis.  Best of all, by walking you are able to spend quality time with yourself or your loved ones, keeping you fit and overall happy.            

It’s every girls dream to have a great tummy.  With these great workouts you’ll be ready to show off your great abs in your plus size sports bra.

Bicycle

• Lie on your back in crunch position

• Place your legs in a 90 degree angle

• Move your legs as if you were turning the peddles on a bicycle

• Do 4 sets of 10

Chair Leg Lift

• Hold on to the chair with your arms a little past your butt

• Lift yourself up with your feet slightly off of the floor

• With your feet touching lift your legs back almost touching your nose

• Bring down slowly until feet are almost touching the floor

• Do 4 sets of 10

Leg Crunch

• Lie on your back

• Raise legs straight up in the air

• Contract your muscles

• Push your legs up and down without letting your butt touch the floor

• Do 4 sets of 10

Leg Toss

• Lie flat on your back with your legs straight out

• Keep your legs together with feet touching

• Lift your legs slowly off the floor and toss back over your head

• Bring down slowly until your feet are almost touching the floor

• Hold for 10 seconds and do not let your feet touch the floor

• Do 4 sets of 10