Trish from Wishfit is one fit mommy!

March 12, 2012
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It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! As I surf around the blogosphere, I come across fit moms (and dads too!) who inspire me to fitness.   From there, I hunt them down and force them to tell me their secrets, which I then share with you!  ****************************** Today’s fit mommy is Trish, [...]

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Barefoot running

March 11, 2012
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Anyone out there a “barefoot” runner?   I’d love for you to chime in with your experiences (good or bad)! If you are not sure what barefoot running entails or if you are already a barefoot runner and looking for a supportive online community,  please check out Pretty Strong , the new running and fitness site [...]

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Ummm…what the heck was I thinking?

March 9, 2012
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I got caught up in a moment of “YES, please include me!” and ended up signing up for a Warrior Dash! What the heck was I thinking?!  I’m used to running race “courses”,  not  “battlegrounds”!  The website describes it as “3.11 hellish miles”. ACK!!!!! This is what the course includes: petrifying plunge cargo climb chaotic [...]

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Protein Supplements (guest post)

March 8, 2012
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Today’s guest post is courtesy of Lisa **************** A hectic lifestyle can cause our nutrition to fall to the wayside. It’s an easy thing to ignore when we have toddlers to chase after, babies to soothe, or teenagers to shuttle around! When pressed for time, we sometimes find ourselves grabbing what’s convenient, or letting our [...]

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I want to be able to do pullups!

March 3, 2012
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Meet my Door Gym.   It hangs in the entry way to my house so I CANNOT ignore it.   My goal this spring is to do at least ONE unassisted pullup. How am I going to get there?   By attempting to do one (or more)  every single day.   (and some specific strength training) It’s really hard [...]

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Need some inspiration? See how Katie lost OVER 100 pounds!

February 27, 2012
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It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! As I surf around the blogosphere, I come across fit moms (and dads too!) who inspire me to fitness.  From there, I hunt them down and force them to tell me their secrets, which I then share with you! Today’s fit mommy is Katie, who [...]

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5 things you can do to improve your mood

February 21, 2012
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I am in a FUNK. again. Is it seasonal? or related to having babies? who knows…..I just know that it’s a struggle to get up and going on  most many mornings. So I’ve come up with a de-FUNK list for me and maybe it will help you too? 1. Smile! Yes, even if I have [...]

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Lunchbox Love (review and giveaway)

February 16, 2012
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When I was little, my mom would sometimes write a little note on the napkin in my lunchbox.  I still remember how special I felt when I found her note.    It literally made my day and now some 25 30  (ack!)  years later,  that memory is still etched in my mind. When I was asked [...]

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Have you run marathons?

February 8, 2012
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I’ve run three marathons and would love to do a few more but right now with my kids being so little (and sleepless!) and my foot issue, I’m not sure another one is in my future. Here are the ones I have run: 1. Marine Corps: my first and no one forgets their first, right? [...]

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5 ways to workout with your kids

February 1, 2012
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We know you like to workout, but how about your kids?   Here are some ways to encourage them to get up and moving too! Invite them on a run (or walk) with you.  Even if it’s just letting them out of the stroller for a block or two, it will improve their mood and involve [...]

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Are you a MILF?

January 29, 2012
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I am! Are you? Never underestimate the power of a workout gang for both yourself and your kids.   They are watching and learning from YOU! ************* Picture source: I found this on Facebook but I cannot remember which fan page I got it from, if i is you, please let me know!

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Get up and get moving with Kinect Sports (review)

January 27, 2012
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Yes, I refer to my husband as “Lazy Daddy”.   He has starred in a few things on my blog but generally he likes to watch things from the comfort of the couch. He usually laughs at me when I test out some of the things I get for review,  like this one.  (no, I couldn’t [...]

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5 reasons why I love headbands from Sparkly Soul (giveaway)

January 25, 2012
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Oh Sparkly Soul headbands, how do I love thee?   Let me count the ways: They do NOT slip.  I know…you have heard that before….but these really don’t!  See how they are stretchy ALL the way around?  They really do stay in place! They do not squeeze my head to the point of a migraine!  I [...]

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Ultimate treadmill playlist (guest post)

January 24, 2012
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***Today’s guest post is courtesy of Lauren**** When the weather is awful and there’s no way you’re going to step outside to go for your evening run, there’s no other option but to hop on your treadmill and run nowhere to get your fitness fix. There’s no doubt that exercising on your wet-weather-investment V-fit treadmill [...]

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I want her muscles!

January 23, 2012
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I found this picture on Pinterest and ‘pinned’ it right away. Aside from the awesome excuses comment,  check out her muscles! THIS is my new goal. Strong. Muscular. Amazing. Do you lift weights/strength train?  Please share your favorite strength routine with me!

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This fit mom reminds us to make ourselves a priority

January 18, 2012
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It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! As I surf around the blogosphere, I come across fit moms (and dads too!) who inspire me to fitness. From there, I hunt them down and force them to tell me their secrets, which I then share with you! Today’s fit mommy is Sarah, who [...]

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