Hip Press-And-Holds

It's friggen' Candyland at my house right now:

Mom, if you're reading this, I blame you. For everything but the Mint M&Ms and the Royal Dark Cadbury Mini Eggs. Both of which were severe moments of weakness on my part. They're just. so. good. I couldn't pass them up at the store. But anyway, I fully intend to execute the make-them-last-forever rule. One a day. Just one. If that. Be good. I mean, I can't very well throw out all of the above. There are starving people somewhere who'd love to get their hands on my stash, so how could I be so wasteful. Right?

RIGHT?

And what if someone with a sweet tooth came to see me. Wouldn't it be so nice of me to offer them a piece of the above?

Ugh. Candy. My fit life nemesis. That which could destroy the efforts I put forth at the gym. You, too? Didn't think I was alone.

Anyway. This morning I got up and hit my ol' 6:00AM class. Trainer Beau teaches it right now, but I think it's safe to say that I'll be teaching it again soon. My girl doesn't wake up until 8:00AM, so that gives me plenty of time to teach and shower before the hubs has to leave for work. I'm excited. I've always liked teaching it. Simply taking it isn't so bad either, and this morning—Trainer Beau kicked my butt (literally) with hip press-and-holds (for one minute) on a stability ball. Sorta like this:

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Try it. If you tell me it doesn't make your hams burn, I won't believe you. Just make sure to:

1) Wear shoes.
2) Get your feet flat on the ball.
3) Squeeze your glutes.
4) Maintain that 90-degree knee angle.

If you can't hold it for one minute, then just hold it as long as you can and work your way up.

Seriously, it's a good one.

Question: Do you keep candy at your house? If so, how do you keep from overeating it? And...what's your favorite kind of candy? It's perfectly fine to have one.