Misc. Blogging – Deelarenti Pilates

Pilates Series of 5 – Ab and Booty Flow

Morning friends! The Pilates Series of 5 flow is an great abdominal workout and incorporates 5 quintessential exercises from the pilates world. Single-leg stretch Double-leg stretch Double straight-leg stretch Single straight-leg stretch Criss cross Modifications are always available to you as you work your way up to the full movement. Consider trying some ofContinue reading “Pilates Series of 5 – Ab and Booty Flow”

20-minute Laid-Back Pilates Flow + Thoughts on Hoarding??

Hello there.. Y’all, I do not support hoarding in any way whatsoever. I don’t understand the obsession with toilet paper, or why so any menial items seem to be sold out (i.e. oatmeal and bath toys?) I do fully understand the impulse to hoard though. It’s almost impossible to resist! I just came from theContinue reading “20-minute Laid-Back Pilates Flow + Thoughts on Hoarding??”

Pilates Index: words to know

Below you will find a list of commonly used terms within the fitness world, especially ones you find within the Pilates method. Positions: Table top legs From a supine position, knees bent at 90 degrees with knees stacked on top of hips, shins parallel with the floor. Supine On your back Prone On yourContinue reading “Pilates Index: words to know”

Morning Musings and the Aftermath of a Three-Day Juice Cleanse

Good morning all, Yet another morning spent lying in bed for 20 minutes after the initial flicker of wakefulness, denying that it’s time to get up. We’ve been having a lot of these. I also spend these minutes protecting my face as I was pretty decently head butted the other morning; my nose might beContinue reading “Morning Musings and the Aftermath of a Three-Day Juice Cleanse”

Juice Cleanse Day #2

Day #2! I am so excited for day #3. Today was WAY better than yesterday. I woke up and felt amazing. I had a slight headache, I’m guessing from lack of protein, but coffee took care of that. My energy has been amazing all day; I actually feel kind of wired. Usually I get sluggishContinue reading “Juice Cleanse Day #2”

Lazy Day Legs and Dogs

Good Morning Readers! Round two of fitness videos with the worst lighting. Literally the worst, it’s just terrible. Not too much to add today except that I am feeling very sluggish, sleepy, and a little fluffy. All I really want to do is snuggle, and apparently my dog Gavin shares feels the same, as youContinue reading “Lazy Day Legs and Dogs”

A Completely Overwhelming and Selfless Kind of Love

Good morning! Trying to get back into the swing of writing after surviving the somewhat brutal 4th trimester of pregnancy (aka the first three months at home with a newborn). Let’s see how it goes! Just a slight disclaimer here before I scare anyone off; No, I am not going to only write about motherhoodContinue reading “A Completely Overwhelming and Selfless Kind of Love”

Fitness Routine Derailed, And Not By Choice

Good morning readers! I have been out of my fitness routine for a long time now (going on 4 months). Back surgery, exhaustion from pregnancy, etc. have kept me from my normal routine, and I miss it! Ever since we got back from Costa Rica, it has been one thing after another. Because of theContinue reading “Fitness Routine Derailed, And Not By Choice”