We are just sitting here, eagerly awaiting the finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA. My cousin, Miles Faber, is one of the FINAL FOUR, and we couldn’t be more excited for him. No matter where he places, we are ECSTATIC. I mean, he made it to the end, Gorgeouses! As far as he could go!

To watch your cousin achieve A DREAM, and on NATIONAL TV, is truly a gift….


Miles with hottie-hott-hot Nico Archambault, the other male dancer in the top 4 of SYTYCD Canada.

Anyway, my cousin’s RIPPED abs have motivated me to get mine back. My monkeys are old enough now that I have no excuse for looking preggers. Even if I WAS wearing a massive (white — i.e., NOT slimming) ski jacket….

I got SICK of trekking to the gym for yet another lame-o class-o, so I’ve been doing a lot of walking. I bundle up the kids, plug in my earphones, and VEE GO! BUT, who am I kidding? It’s f-f-f-f-freeeeeezing outside these days. The LAST thing I want to do is FREEZE for 45 minutes just to burn a measly 10 calories. No. And, my doctor recommended I do something that will get my frustrated MOMMY emotions out — like, erm, kickboxing….

So, I’ve decided I want to try a DVD again. You can buy them on Amazon for under $20 (including shipping) — so, still cheaper than going to the gym. AND, you can do it in the comfort of your own home.

What I need, though, is one I can do in the LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME with MAXIMUM EFFECTS and MINIMAL BOREDOM, of course. It’s the MIRACLE WORKOUT DVD. Because, when I used to workout at home, I tried EVERYTHING. EVERY DVD on the market. Did I mention EVERY?

I did the Jane Fonda (who didn’t!?)….

…the Kathy Smith….

…the Denise Austin….

…the CRUNCH series….

…(God help me) Richard Simmons….

…I even tried the JENNY GARTH video….

…and Kathy Ireland….

…BELLYDANCING with Neena and Veena….

…the New York City Ballet program…

…and when that didn’t work, YOGA BOOTY BALLET…

Don’t even get me started on Yoga and Pilates videos. I have them ALL. So, what do YOU recommend, Gorgeouses? I would LOVE to have something that’s 30 minutes of cardio only. I can handle the strength and stretch with my own yoga practice. I’m not sure if I want something dancey, or kickboxy? No clue. WHAT DO YOU THINK? What should I get?

Or, should I just turn on the radio and dance my arse off….

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