WOW...it's been almost 2 months since I last wrote. Seriously, time really does fly when you are having fun! I have finally been able to take a breather, but I've been really busy with many different projects and for the first time in my life, I really love my job(s)!
I really enjoyed myself over the holidays too, but it's back to hard...
Monday, December 30, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Do What You Love...
I truly believe that:
a) You don't need a gym membership to get healthy and fit.
b) To stay healthy and fit, you need to find physical activities that you enjoy.
I love lifting and doing cardio. But I know this is certainly...
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Water....it does a body good!
Good morning! I know it's been awhile since I last posted, but it's been SO CRAZY but SO SUPER FUN! Before I head to the gym this morning, I wanted to give you a tip that I use to get in my water for the day. I aim to drink AT LEAST...
Monday, October 14, 2013
Need More Motivation?
I'm pretty motivated. I have big goals and even bigger dreams. But I am not perfect and I am always on the lookout for new things (quotes, knowledge, etc...).
One thing I tried this weekend was going to a social group that was centered around women's fitness. I had no expectations, but it was SO AWESOME being around a great group...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Pinterest Workouts
I am always looking at ways to do something different in my workouts. This makes it new and fun...which in my opinion leads to greater intensity. Doing the same routine day after day just makes me bored and not work as hard. Yes, it's probably mental. But it's just the way I work.
Today I was working on my Pinterest, and I...
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Music Intervals
I think I've expressed before that I get bored pretty easily in my workouts. I am constantly mixing it up. One of the ways I do this is by music intervals. Of course you must have music. I prefer Pandora with my headphones...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Easy, Quick Meal!
I had an AWESOME post-workout meal today, and I wanted to share. 2/3c oats, 1/2 med apple, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein. YUM!
Now I know this isn't a big deviation from what I typically have in the mornings, either pre-workout,...
Monday, September 23, 2013
Lose Weight, Feel Better, Make Money!?
So is it really possible to lose weight, feel better and make money? YES! It's called DietBet, a 4-week social dieting game. I've never tried it before, but I'm starting tomorrow. I found a group run by Jillian Michaels,...
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Great AM Workout!
Good morning! I had a really great workout this morning and it was so super quick. Time just flew, but I surely was sweating when I was done. I may enjoy exercise more than the average person, but I really did have fun!
My husband gave me the workout this morning, and I always love it when he puts together workouts for me. It's...
Friday, September 13, 2013
Healthy Breakfast...Quick and EASY!
I want to stay on the topic of nutrition and how it doesn't have to be expensive to be healthy. It just will need some preparation, but this doesn't have to be long at all. I am not a fan of being in the kitchen for a long time,...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Cheap, Healthy Eats?
2 things I have heard too often...it's too expensive to eat healthy and I don't have time. Well it CAN be expensive and time consuming if you let it. But if you make good choices and plan well, it can definitely be MUCH cheaper and not really take too much time either! But here are some quick tips that I use to stay on budget.
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Awesome Legs Workout
Happy Monday! Over the weekend, my husband and I decided that we will be cancelling our LA Fitness membership. We both feel like gyms are a luxury, and you don't need a gym to get a good workout. We have some equipment at home, and I know that I'll be taking advantage of running in the kinda cooler Arizona weather. And if it...
Thursday, September 5, 2013
What Have I Been Up To...?
It's been about a week since I last posted...what exactly have I been up to? I have learned a lot about myself, but I feel like life has gone from 0-60 overnight! I still really enjoy EBay, but I wasn't happy being at home and not around people. I NEVER thought I'd ever be like this because I was always the shy person growing...
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Don't Overthink A "Diet"
There is so much information about diets and nutrition...what to eat, when to eat, etc. It gets very overwhelming because you don't really know who or what to believe. I am not a nutritionist, but I say keep it simple and as unprocessed as possible. Personally, I don't count calories anymore because I was getting too anal about it....
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
It's Not All About The Gym...
Fitness is not all about going to a gym. If you do not enjoy doing cardio on an elliptical or lifting weights, then I say don't do it. It's all about doing what you love, staying active and having fun. There are so many things to do, so everybody should find something they enjoy. There's the gym, fitness classes, various...
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Every Minute Counts!
We live such busy lives, but everyone has the same 24 hours in the day. I try to not stress about getting everything done, but I try different things to be more efficient and that leads to getting more things done! :)
I take various supplements, but one of them I need to take 30 minutes before I eat my first meal in the morning. Now,...
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Tennis and My Thoughts
I wanted to share my thoughts on my afternoon cardio from yesterday. I played tennis yesterday for the first time in over a year. It was only the second time that I had hit in probably about three years. It felt so good to be on the court again and I had SO MUCH fun!!! I am not really sure if I will join a league, play tournaments...
Monday, August 12, 2013
Hotel Workouts
I was in Dallas, Texas all weekend for AdvoCare Success School. WOW! It was an incredibly amazing experience hearing all of these great stories and being around such great leadership.
Here are two workouts we did while away. One was in a hotel gym, and the other was just in our hotel room. Lots of creativity here. Just...
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
I LOVE Stairmills!
When it comes to cardio, there are so many things to choose from. Personally, I get bored easily so I like to mix it up. Some days I am just in the mood to stay on one machine. Other days, I like to try a variety of machines or do various exercises at home in front of YouTube to get my sweat going. As of late, I really am trying...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Morning Workout at Home
I did a workout at home this morning while I watched some tennis on TV. I really enjoy mixing it up like this and I wanted to watch the tennis anyways, so it was perfect! This is what I did:
3 sets:Jog in place20 jumping jacks
3 sets step ups, 10 each side*Typically, I bring my leg forward to work the abs, but today I...
Monday, July 29, 2013
Another Great Workout
I have really enjoyed lifting heavy lately as I am working on putting on more muscle. I still have Dana Linn Bailey as wallpaper on my phone to give me motivation!
One thing that will never change is mixing up my workouts. I get bored really easily and so I like to do different movements all of the time. I have so much fun in the...
Thursday, July 25, 2013
All About YOU!!!!!
It's all about YOU! Don't judge yourself with others. Be consistent each and every day and do YOUR best!
Be the best YOU!!...
Monday, July 22, 2013
I Have Hobbies Besides Fitness...
Happy Monday everyone! So up until now, most all of my posting has been fitness and health related in some fashion. But there are many other things that I am interested in. I get bored really easily, so I need to do different things to keep me engaged. Plus I think it's healthy to do different things. Even though it can...
Friday, July 19, 2013
Goals
I had dinner last night with some friends, and I was told that I need to update my blog more. I agree as I have just been busy with many other things. I will try my best to write more regularly.
Goals...I think everyone should...
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Rought Night Sleep...But Another Outdoor Workout!
I did not sleep too well last night, but I wanted to make sure that I still got my workout in. I have learned that if I don't get it done in the mornings, it usually won't get done. So I took a Spark, and got it done. I felt much better afterwards! It's amazing how much of a sweat I broke, and all I used was my own body weight...
Monday, July 1, 2013
My Outside Workouts!
I'm usually not a person to get a workout in at home. I really like keeping them separate...a gym is for a workout and home is for relaxing. But my husband and I went out to eat with some friends over the weekend, and gave me the idea of doing a workout outside. Yes, I know Phoenix has been having some really hot temperatures,...
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Get In Your Workout!
In today's world, there are so many things going on. Life gets in the way, and sometimes a workout gets placed on the back burner. Here are some tips that I have used in the past to get a workout or more movement in:
1) If you decide to join a gym, make it convenient. If you have a choice between a few...
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Bikram Yoga Challenge!
I have been trying to think of something to talk about in the past week or two, but nothing has really come to mind. I have been extremely busy with my work and going to the Bikram Yoga studio at Paradise Valley. I absolutely...
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Rest and Bikram Yoga...
Bikram yoga has really been taking it out of me. I really do enjoy it. I make small progressions each session, and I leave feeling peaceful and in a good "workout trance". The rest of the day just feels amazing. I was talking to my Mom the other day after a Bikram session and she said I sounded sick. Maybe I was and it...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
24 Day Challenge Results & Bikram Challenge!
Yesterday was the last day, #24, of my Advocare 24 Day Challenge. So I woke up this morning and took measurements and photos. I lost 5.2 pounds (down from 131 to 125.8) and 4 5/8 inches. Yay...I'm out of that 129-131 range! ...
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Food Journaling
Food journaling can seem tedious, but it's very important to me and it paints a good picture of what is going into my body. As they say, abs are made in the kitchen. :) Food can make or break my results, so I try my best to...
Friday, May 31, 2013
Yummy Healthy "Fudge Bars"
I have such a sweet tooth. Here's something easy that I make to help with the sweet cravings. It's my AdvoCare non-dairy meal replacement shake, dark chocolate flavor. I freeze it, and it tastes just like a fudge bar to me! ...
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Bikram Yoga Groupon
I signed up for a Bikram Yoga Groupon tonight. Very excited to use it. I have done Bikram before, but I stopped going because I got bored with the monotony of it...I need more variety in my workouts. I LOVED the sweat part of it though.
I ended up getting 21 days for 11 bucks. "Normal" price was 21 bucks, but I have a coupon...
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Emotional Eating
I am trying to think of the best way to structure this post. I do not want to hurt anyone's feelings, and I do not want to come across as an uncontrolling idiot. Instead, I am just going to write. There may be grammatical errors...there may be things repeated or even out of order.
The most important thing, is that I just want...
Monday, May 27, 2013
Cardio at Hotel
Here was my cardio from the hotel gym. It was on an elliptical, no handles. However, this routine could be done on any piece of equipment. If you aren't sweaty after this, increase your intensity next time.
0-3 mins: warm-up pace; no resistance3-6 mins: faster, steady pace; increase resistance by 17 min: 10 seconds sprint,...
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Travelling
My husband and I took a short road trip this weekend. We left Friday morning, and we returned Saturday evening. I LOVE road trips and it was really relaxing to get away for a bit. However, I struggle with eating clean. ...
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Un-Boring Cardio
Cardio is not boring at all, unless you make it that way. How to make it fun!?
~Watch something interesting on TV. Just make sure you keep your intensity up.
~Tabatas! Do an intense 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest. Repeat this 8 times, for a total of 4 minutes of work. Rest for 1 minute. Repeat this...
