Running in the morning works really well for me. Since it is the first thing I do in the morning there isn't any excuse nor chore to sidetrack me. Just a case of rolling out of bed, change and out the door.

<<Just curious how others are doing this holiday season keeping up with their fitness plans?>

So far so good. The next 2 weeks will be telling. I'm off work but my partner and I decided to stay home. When it's cold I have a tendency to 'nest' and not want to leave for the gym.

My osteo doc (broke my fibula a bit back) said I can do some cardio-dance, just not a lot (2-5 mins, then break for 10) and not too intense... I don't know if I can do that.

I do have several home workouts I can do just in case I want to stay house-bound.

Happy holidays all!

Loren...do you use DVDs at home for your dance workouts or just turn on the tunes and start dancing?

Running---when I had that in my fitness regime I was my thinnest. I'm chubby by nature but running really gets that fat off.

Glad we have you here, you and spuff can be our running experts and motivators.

Zumbadeb,

For dance, my deep-in-my-heart preference is freestyle. From a fitness perspective, I prefer classes but will use DVDs too. I get titles from NetFlix that way I don't get used to the same routine.

Right now I've got a series called '10 minute' something or other. Hoping the 'short' time will work for me to not get carried away.

Most of my home workouts are core and weight training so my cardio can take a hit if I'm housebound. I do have a stationary bike that my butt's not fond of.

Once the tree comes down and I can rearrage the living room, I'll be able to do more dance, not a lot of room right now.

My fitness regime is non existent this month. I was on vacation earlier this month and had a blast. Came home with 2 nights in a row of holiday parties. Blew off party 2 because I was so exhausted. Ended up with a sinus infection for the last 2 weeks. I am somewhat functioning today for the first time in 2 weeks. Now I have the holidays with guests & an after holiday party on the 26th. I don't see myself getting back into a routine till January 1 or 2.

I'll have to see if you have anything in this group for running. When I was doing that I was in the best shape of my life. Only problem....I hated it. I need some inspiration!

Loren---one thing caught my eye in a fitness mag today--weight training helps get rid of muffin tops. Two times a week for 45 minutes. I'm moving that priority up my fitness schedule come January.