Moving Comfort has long been my go-to company for quality, stylish fitness apparel. Take a peek in my drawers and you will see a plethora of workout pants, tees, and sports bras from Moving Comfort. Year after year, they prove to be one of my favorites! With 2013 came the release the new … [Read more…]
I can’t believe it- we are already to week 5 of Couch to 5K! The weeks are getting progressively harder, don’t you think? This week is no exception. Week 5 has you running…..A LOT. It may seem daunting to think you can and will be running TWO straight miles (or 20 minutes) by the end … [Read more…]
So we’re a few weeks into our phenomenal New Year’s Weight Loss Challenge! The first week, enthusiasm was more than enough to see you through! Your spectacular loss from week one kept you motivated through week two! Now it’s week three (nearly four!!) and your former euphoria has started to fade. … [Read more…]
You have made it week 4! Can you believe it? I am so proud of you. However, have you taken a look at Week 4? Go ahead and scroll down, take a look…… Week 1- Days 1, 2 and 3 Brisk warm-up walk of five minutes. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a … [Read more…]
A new year, a new you…at least that’s what the common mindset is for many people after the New Year. And there’s nothing subtle about it. A little over halfway through January, the influx of people at your gym is obvious: the treadmills have a waiting line, the weights you want to use are misplaced … [Read more…]
Did you all see Christy’s recent post about her love of gadgets and how they motivate her to keep moving? Let me just say, I can relate, sisters! I feel the same way about health and fitness apps. In honor of my six month anniversary of being a proud owner of my very first smartphone, I thought … [Read more…]
So ladies, how is the new year treating you? Have you found your groove? Getting daily exercise? Are you and your teammates rolling right along with our New Year Weight Loss Challenge? Are you feeling pretty good about things, riding a wave of motivation? Wonderful! Keep it up! Just don’t forget … [Read more…]
I don’t know about you guys, but I can’t wait to weigh myself this morning. I am so into this New Year Weight Loss Challenge. It is making me very happy to have some focus again in my fitness and weight loss journey. How about you? How’s it going? Are you watching what you are eating? Are you … [Read more…]
Well, well, well, I am completely blown away by the response to our Couch to 5K Virtual Program, but now I have to ask- how did week 1 go for you? Was it harder, easier or exactly what you thought it would be? Are you ready to continue into Week 2? Do you have a million questions (or even one) … [Read more…]
Tomorrow begins a new year, a new you, and yes, even a new monthly workout calendar! Who doesn’t want Fab-Abs in 2013? Goodbye jelly rolls, hello SIX-PACK! Let’s sit-up, push-up, and plank our way to abs of steel, m’kay? Our monthly workout calendars are meant to be a supplement to the fitness … [Read more…]
I am so darn excited about our Couch to 5K Virtual Program- it is going to be so awesome to see ya’ll take off on your running journeys. I have so many thoughts, tidbits and random pieces of advice to share with you. In addition, we have a ready-made running community here at Shrinking Jeans to … [Read more…]
Have you ever thought of becoming a runner but had no idea where to start? Or maybe you knew that you could start, but then had fear that you wouldn’t finish, or that it might hurt too much, or that there is just no way you could ever be a runner? Do you want to get from the couch to running a 5K … [Read more…]
Why do you run? People pound the pavement for lots of reasons. to get fit to get healthy to lose weight because they like a challenge for a good cause, like Team in Training because it is cheaper than therapy The last time I ran was Friday morning. I was grinding out a good, … [Read more…]
I love to travel. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco. I don’t know what it is about this city, but I just love it. Given my love of the city, I’ve been fortunate enough to be here all week on vacation with my BFF, Tracy. Since we’ve both been here in the past and had … [Read more…]
Hey friends! I decided the best way to convey my message to you today would be to make a vlog. Please excuse my horrible editing skills and take heed of the message. A little bit each day, just take time for you. httpv://youtu.be/8aNlvhKo1Tg … [Read more…]