The Power of Pilates

Last Sunday when I stepped on the scale, I was almost disappointed. Then, I put on my jeans that had been too small for a very long time and much to my surprise, they FIT! I haven't lost that much weight, yet I seem to have gotten a lot smaller. What's going on here?

I think the answer lies in the power of Pilates!

Since declaring war on my FAT, I've been watching what I eat and doing lots of cardiovascular walking (up and down big hills). But I've also been doing a Pilates mat routine at home and, frankly, that routine is helping to reshape my body.

Have you ever heard of Pilates? If not, I encourage you to read the book The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler. This book walks you through a wonderful mat routine that can be altered for beginners or the advanced. Pilates can include lots of apparatus and expensive appointments with certified trainers, but it doesn't have to include all that. A Pilates mat routine at home will work wonders as long as your consistent!

Pilates focuses on strengthening your core muscles and aligning the spine. It also teaches breathing awareness and mind control over your muscles. It was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century and today has millions of people who practice.

I've been hooked on Pilates for years, but fell off of doing a routine regularly. Well I'm back on again for the past four weeks and I can already see the changes in my shape. My abdomen is flatter, my butt is tighter and lifted and my arms and legs more slender... and even though the scale seems to only register a 10 pound loss so far, fitting into my jeans lets me know my body is smaller!

The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler - be sure to check it out!



-- Kristin