Picking a personal trainer that is right for you

January 15, 2012
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Back in my days before kids I owned a personal training business and ran a morning boot camp program.  I trained about 35 ladies at 5:30 in the morning 3x per week. To say I was a little unsympathetic to what at the time I considered a lack of commitment is putting it nicely.  I [...]

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Smoothies, probiotics and Centrum ProNutrients (giveaway)

January 13, 2012
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We are a smoothie family! My kids will swear up and down they hate strawberries but they are fine with me dropping 10 of them in a smoothie for them to share.    Vegetables on the other hand, we struggle with. So when the kind people at Centrum contacted me to try out their  new line [...]

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One INSANE workout! (and giveaway!)

January 11, 2012
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Way long ago I used to run an outdoor bootcamp class for women.  It was hard core and I loved every single second!   So when the nice people at the Yahoo Get It Guide asked me to test out one of the top 4 searched fitness DVDs,  I jumped at the chance to try out [...]

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Print this one out

January 9, 2012
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I came across this on Pinterest and wanted to share because it is something I need to be reminded of DAILY!  (especially #1, #3, and #6!)    How about you?  Anything on here you need to work on? 

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What does exercise mean to you?

January 5, 2012
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My boys are in constant motion.  Seriously, they never.stop.moving. This is why we still have a trampoline in our family room.  Friends come over and laugh at it but it honestly gets more use more than our couch!  (with the exception of the husband who really enjoys said couch) Anyway, I decided to ask the [...]

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Want Clean Water? Hold the Salt (guest post)

January 3, 2012

Water is of utmost importance when it comes to health and fitness. Without adequate water our bodies can’t metabolize food as well, and can often leave us with a shortage of energy – not to mention, the overall dehydration can do a number to our other systems. Any athlete knows the value of water, and [...]

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Welcome to YOUR awesome!

January 1, 2012
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Hello 2012! A new year. a fresh start. a clean slate,  yes? I normally don’t do resolutions (because I usually break them before noon) but this year I have just one and it is to LIVE. LIVE life. I’m going to take it by the balls horns this year and squeeze every last drop of [...]

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Merry Fitness!

December 22, 2011
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Even Santa loves kettlebells! Thank you for reading my blog and for all the comments and support you have given me.   I hope you all have a very happy holiday!  Enjoy your family, get some rest, be ACTIVE, and eat some chocolate.   I will see you in 2012! and remember……Never underestimate the power of a [...]

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Friends with (workout) benefits

December 21, 2011
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There is nothing better than a play date for my kids that turns into a workout for me! Here is a video clip of me and Jamie doing some kettlebell swings. You might recognize her from my lunge workout video. She is a great friend that I don’t get to see often enough. (hint hint [...]

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Bathing is optional

December 20, 2011
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Back in my life before kids, I would workout at the crack of dawn and then take a nice long HOT shower.  It was awesome. These days, I’m lucky if I am getting the chance to take a shower before midnight. I’m always dressed in workout clothes hoping (praying!) for the chance to sneak away [...]

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Motivate Yourself For That Vacation Workout

December 15, 2011
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Today’s guest post is courtesy of Amanda ************ Temperatures are dropping, days are getting shorter, and the holiday season is almost here. For many of us, this means that a winter vacation is just around the corner. The winter getaway is a great time to go somewhere new, sit on a beach, relax with your [...]

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Hot Sweaty Mamas: Three traits to consider in your fit friends

December 13, 2011
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Today’s guest post is courtesy of Kara Douglass Thom, a triathlete, freelance writer and mother of four. She and Laurie Kocanda are the co-authors of  Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom. Want to win your own copy? See below on how to enter! Ultimately self-motivation is what drives us to [...]

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Reality check

December 8, 2011
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I need to have this tattooed on my arms so I am reminded each time I am reaching for some sugary treat.   (which unfortunately happens all too often) How do you keep yourself on track? image source

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One fit triathlete (mommy)!

December 6, 2011
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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 Jamima, who [...]

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10 fitness related holiday gifts

November 30, 2011
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Last week I posted this question on my Facebook wall–> “What is on your fitness wish list”? Here are some of your answers and I added a few of my own.  If you are out shopping for the fitness enthusiast in your life,  here are some great ideas! Garmin Forerunner :  I don’t have one [...]

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Comfort zones

November 26, 2011
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I preach all the time that you have to push yourself OUT of your comfort zone in order to achieve results but the fact is that I rarely do. I love my long runs, even though I know I should be doing intervals or sprints.  Long runs are where I work out any issues in [...]

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