Hula Hooping

Well, I finally did it.

I've been meaning to stop by Target and pick up a hula hoop for some time now.  Last night, I finally did it.  I am quite excited about this initiative.  That's what I'm calling this experiment...an initiative.  You see, I have never enjoyed "working out."  I am no good at following through with going to the gym or walking in 90 degree heat...much less running.  My last running spell lasted until mid-July when the temperatures rose into the 100's.  So, I've been struggling with how I would tone up without the exercise.  I know!  I know!  It's not possible.  Until now...

Excuse the no make-up!

I have begun my Operation: Abs!  I have salvaged the one swimsuit that still fits...which meant that I had to go out and try on swimsuits to find the ones I like for the summer.  I am thrilled about the weight I have lost, but I also quickly realized that six-packs and toning happens with exercise.  Oh well!  I obviously wasn't bothered enough to do anything.

Until...

Let me introduce you to Miss West Virginia, Andrea Rogers.  She is my inspiration...I guess you could say.  I was lounging around one morning watching Live with Kelly, when the Miss USA contestants paraded across the screen.  Kelly joined them with her own tiara to look for hidden talents.  Miss West Virginia was first.  Her hidden talent?  Hula hooping!  I'm not sure what the conversation was, but I remember hearing Andrea say that it was a great ab workout.

Insert light bulb moment.  Aha!

So, I'm gonna try it.  I'll let you know how it goes.  I did a little online research and found that 30 minutes of hula hooping equals about 200 calories.  I was very surprised and pleased!  I can do that during one of my TV shows!  Russ is amused by the whole ordeal and took a picture of me hula hooping this afternoon.  He just sits and laughs.  But, I'm thinking, when I grow that six-pack from hula hooping...I'll have the last laugh!  Ha!

It's worth a shot!