#91- Slim Down for Summer

Within the last few days, you’ve been trying on all of your summer garments from last year to see what needs to be restocked for the upcoming season. However, during the expedition, not only did an outdated pair of shorts and raggedy old bathing suit appear, but you also found Christmas cookies on your thighs, Hanukkah latkes in your double chin and Thanksgiving turkey in place of your former sixpack.

Instead of giving in and buying the next size up, consider starting a membership with . Equipment includes ellipticals, bikes, treadmills, stairmasters and other gym rat favorites. Additionally, one-on-one training is available for instruction not only about the equipment, but also about the exercises tailored to each individual’s body.

One common excuses for not going to the gym is that "it's boring.” Well, find another excuse, since North Shore has flat screen televisions in perfect view of their cardio machines. No longer will you huff away from the treadmill after 5 minutes, citing exhaustion as the reason. For an extra jolt before your workout, power up with a cup of coffee, tea or one of 50 different flavored protein shakes sold at the juice bar.

Classes are also offered at no additional charge, offering the support and company of a group of people. The schedule offers spin classes in a separate spin studio as well as sculpting, step, yoga and Pilates regimes. Whether you visit the gym on your way to or from work is not a problem, since these different sessions are offered from early in the morning up until the prime time television hours (no excuse--use your DVR!).

Busy stay-at-home moms have the opportunity to take a little bit of time to themselves, as North Shore offers a babysitting service as well.