WorkOut Mommy

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

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?

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

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

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?)

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

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!

Today’s guest post is courtesy of Amanda. I know that sometimes I find myself wondering if I do “too much” when it comes to working out. Can you relate? Sometimes it is possible to exercise too much. Take the recent story about CrossFit and acute rhabdomyolysis. CrossFit, popular among people who like to push themselves to their limits, sometimes pushes them so far that … [Read more...] about CrossFit, Rhabdo, and the Benefits of Moderation

Today’s fit mommy is ME! I figured after featuring all these fabulous fit moms, I would jump in on the fun! :) Q: How many kids do you have and what are their ages? I have 4 boys—ages 7,6, 3, and 2. There is never a dull nor quiet moment in my house. Q: Have you always been fit? What inspired you to live a fit lifestyle? No, I pretty much hated all forms of exercise … [Read more...] about One fit mommy!

Today’s guest post is courtesy of Stefanie, who blogs over at gofitmoms. As someone who struggles (daily!) with a sugar addiction, this article was eye-opening for me! Sugar highs and crashes are unfortunately a well known phenomenon in American culture. Although some doctors claim there is no evidence on sugar affecting a child’s mood, as parents we probably feel … [Read more...] about The Effects of Sugar on Your Mood and Your Brain