One of the biggest hurdles for me was finding the right amount of time for my workouts. In an ideal world, I could go workout and do my specified plan for my desired amount of time. After that, I would love to go for a walk or take a shower or even just sit around and relax. Let me be clear—> this is not reality for MOST (if not all?) moms. Once I let go of that ‘all or … [Read more...] about Yes, you DO have time!
Disney Princess Half Marathon!
Just a quick post to let you know that on-line registration for the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend opens on June 11! (if you are a Disney Vacation Club member, Annual Passholders or Disney Visa Cardholders you can register early through their respective websites starting tomorrow, June 6th!) If you are on the fence, I highly recommend this race because it is … [Read more...] about Disney Princess Half Marathon!
Strider Bikes are simply awesome!
If there is one thing I am doing right as a parent, it’s instilling the love of exercise into my boys. They LOVE to use their muscles, practice their sprints and now the weather is finally nice, they love to ride bikes. Thanks to these awesome bikes from Strider, even my little guys can enjoy some biking now! Strider bikes are the perfect bikes for your little ones since … [Read more...] about Strider Bikes are simply awesome!
LOVE for my new Reebok clothes
I’m sure it’s no surprise that I live in workout clothes. I’m really not sure why I even own any other type of clothes because I never actually wear any of them! When Reebok emailed me and asked me if I wanted to shop in their crossfit department for new clothes, I literally jumped for joy! Have you seen all the wonderful workout wear they have to offer!? I had a few … [Read more...] about LOVE for my new Reebok clothes
Do you Crossfit?
I recently got the chance to take a Crossfit class with my in real life friend Jamie. It was all sorts of awesome. Our WOD included 3 rounds of: Other than that, it was great!! After spending the past 18 months working out at home alone it was SO NICE to be back in a group fitness environment. I wore my awesome outfit from Reebok and looked “official”! :) (some of … [Read more...] about Do you Crossfit?
Crossing the finish line with Team in Training
I’ve gotten the flyers in the mail before about Team in Training events but honestly I never really paid much attention to them. A few weeks ago I got an email from them asking if I would help promote their training program to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)–which is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission is to … [Read more...] about Crossing the finish line with Team in Training
Robert Saman Explains How To Keep Kids Active in the Digital Age
I often grumble about how my kids don’t like to watch TV nor play video games but I should really be thankful because this is definitely a growing problem today! I know that I can get stuck in front of my own computer for HOURS—so how do you keep your kids from doing the same? This sponsored post can give you some tips: Game systems, television, the Internet, iPods, … [Read more...] about Robert Saman Explains How To Keep Kids Active in the Digital Age
That scale is a LIAR! (or is it?)
Does this sound familiar to you? “If the number is X today, I will have a great day” “Oh sh*t, that number is awful…..I’m not going to eat today. My life sucks.” I am so guilty of this, are you? Yet for some reason, I cannot get that darn scale out of my life. If I don’t weigh myself at least 4x per week, I find that I completely SLACK off and end up eating garbage. So … [Read more...] about That scale is a LIAR! (or is it?)
Workout Wednesday Upper body focus
A year ago, someone told me I have “chicken arms”. I sure hope they see this post! :) I like to make my workouts metabolic, so I combine moves: This should take you no longer than 20 minutes as long as you don’t take time to rest between exercise. Keep on moving! Don’t forget to choose HEAVY challenging weights! No more chicken arms for me! :) … [Read more...] about Workout Wednesday Upper body focus
SLAM it!
Not only is using a slam ball during your workout awesome for both strength and cardio but it really helps get the ANGRY out! And this is one of my FAVORITE quotes these days for that very reason. Take all the anger & fear to the gym and leave it there. Don’t have a slam ball? Get one ASAP.I like to use a 25lb ball but you should use whatever is challenging for YOU. … [Read more...] about SLAM it!