Healthy Life

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 Jamie!) We were using my hot pink Gymboss and doing 30 second swing intervals. (which is why we … [Read more...] about Friends with (workout) benefits

It’s WORKOUT WEDNESDAY! Are you read to move your body? Of course you are! (disclaimer: this is a recycled post back from 2008 but it’s a great workout so I’m featuring it again today!) 🙂 Get a deck of cards and get ready to sweat! Decide how many cards you will be using. Here is a general guideline: If you are a beginner exerciser start with 5 cardsIf you are moderate … [Read more...] about Deck of cards workout

Today, October 2nd, is Livestrong Day. It is a day to unite people affected by cancer in raising awareness of cancer issues on a global level and in communities across the country. As many of you know, cancer took my mom this year. She died just eight weeks after her diagnosis, leaving us all stunned and devastated. Honestly, I want to crawl in a hole to cry and scream at … [Read more...] about Livestrong Day. Join in the global movement to end cancer

This is where my mind goes with most activities…..how can we make this into a workout? Is paddle boarding a workout?  Yes! Just carrying the boards is a workout in itself!  I borrowed the Lifetime Freestyle XL boards from a neighbor and at almost 42 pounds each, it was quite the haul from her house to my truck.  I was able to squeeze them inside my truck, but barely. … [Read more...] about Is paddle boarding a workout?

I met some wonderful people at Blogher, especially the ones who let me interview them on video. Please meet Mary, a very cool blogger from A Merry Life. She is young, fun, and did not mind hanging out with an old lady like myself. She also was a great sport who showed us her push-up skills in the middle of the conference room. Thanks Mary! So let’s all be like Mary today. … [Read more...] about Drop and give me twenty!

Let’s talk food again! Hungry Waif is the author of two great blogs: Nutritious Junk and This Waif Cooks. She is currently a student in culinary school and graciously allowed me to pick her brain about restaurants and food in general. Here are a few key points from our conversation: at a restaurant, steamed veggies are usually not as healthy as we think. (sigh)making … [Read more...] about Nutritious Junk and Hungry Waif

I hear these common fitness excuses all too often. My mom friends say “I don’t have time for fitness right now.” I cringe. I hate it. I would rather you tell me: “Lisa, I hate exercising and I just don’t want to do it. Please leave me alone. ”While I may not agree with that statement, I will respect your honesty. Please do NOT tell me you don’t have time! Everyone … [Read more...] about Common fitness excuses from moms

Meeting other fit moms always inspires me. I love to hear about how they fit in the time for exercise and what has (and has not) worked for them. I feature these moms as part of my “One Fit Mommy” series. Below are the links to their interviews, refer to them often for inspiration! Yes, you can do burpees when you are pregnant! One fit grandma! Kerri from FitViews–from … [Read more...] about Get inspired by these fit moms!

It’s Monday gang, which means it is time to start moving! Move it Monday is a way to get a fresh and active start to our week so let’s get moving! Today we are doing squat kicks! This is a great exercise that can be done anywhere and anytime (yes, even in the bread aisle at Safeway!) When done correctly, squat kicks will work your legs, glutes, and also provide you with a … [Read more...] about Move it Monday: Kickin’ it!

Today’s workout features yours truly along with MizFit. We put together a simple, no weights required workout that you can enjoy with a partner. This was filmed in a very dimly lit exercise room at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago, so I apologize for the shadows, etc. If you look closely though, you can catch a cameo of Stephanie from Back in Skinny Jeans (who was kind enough … [Read more...] about Working out at the Hard Rock Hotel