You guys impressed me with the response to the Runner’s Corner-Introduce Yo’Self post. I loved reading about each and every one of you and I can’t wait to get to know ya’ll better. Also, I think we are one bad-ass group of runners, if I do say so. I am still hashing out in my […]
Christmas is right around the corner and this year, The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans and Shrinking Kitchen are going to make your holiday shopping easy and stress-free. We have compiled a guide of some of our most-favorite health, fitness, and cooking-related products, sure to be a hit with your health-minded friends and family. Or […]
It’s time to lace up your shoes for a SPOOKTACULAR event, and get ready to RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans 5th Virtual 5K/10K – Run the ‘Hood – is going spooky with a Zombie Dash! In honor of the great workout you’ll be giving your heart, this year we’re giving 10% of […]
As I type this, my kids are in bed. This is probably the first time in two months they have been down before 10. You know what that means… SCHOOL IS STARTING! With school comes a ROUTINE. With a routine comes EXERCISE. I am sooooo looking forward to getting my groove back. Granted, I’m not […]
Cardio- it’s all about the music. Songs can either make or break your heart-pumping cardio workout. You don’t see many people jabbing and kicking to Celine Dion. Not that I have anything against her, her music is just better-suited for yoga {or sleeping}. Don’t worry -these ten songs are guaranteed to get you fired up […]
When people ask me what listen to on my iPod while I’m huffing and puffing away running or walking, they are often surprised to learn it’s not music. Yes, I do have a playlist of songs mostly used for when I really have to dig deep to get the legs pumping or in a race […]
Here at the Sisterhood, we’re always looking for ways to encourage you to get up and get moving! Last week, Kelly of Joggermom, contacted us about her Virtual Joggermom Marathon, and we thought we’d share the details with all of you! Head on over to the Shrinking Jeans Facebook page for more details on how […]
A few weeks back, I started watching a pair of 20 month old twins in addition to my 11 month old daughter and four year old son. It has been lots of fun but SHEW! I am completely wiped by the time 5 pm rolls around. Okay, honestly? I’m wiped pretty much an hour after […]
Are you interested in getting rid of some of the junk in your trunk? Well, guess what?! You’ve come to the right little corner of the internets! Everyone knows that music is the key to getting you through a tough workout. I know music really keeps me motivated while I’m running, and a bad song […]
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re getting ready for a workout. You’re all dressed, shoes are laced, shades are on. But you’re not ready. Not even close. You still need music. A heart rate monitor. A gps. Your phone. Okay. Maybe it’s just me. But I’m a complete gadget-a-holic. I once forgot my GPS when […]
Today we are announcing the Shamrock Shuffle 5K/10K/Mile Run and Walk to be held on Sunday, March 16th, 2014. Whether you are a runner, jogger, or a walker -this race is for you! Race registration opens RIGHT NOW and will remain open until February 14th, 2014. Why do we close registration so far ahead of […]
Yeah, I know 2011 is so yesterday’s news, but here at The Sisterhood we have lots of awesome posts and we want to make sure you didn’t miss anything good! We care about you THAT much! Check out our list of the most-viewed posts written in 2011: 10. Emotional Eating – Part I. Are you […]
UPDATE~ Good luck today, everyone! MUSIC! Looking for some new tunes to get your body moving? Guess what! We created a new playlist just for you! Find it here: http://shrinkingjeans.net/2011/10/run-the-hood-its-all-good-playlist/ AFTER THE RACE: Go to our race results page for all the info and to log your race time: http://shrinkingjeans.net/run-the-hood-results. You will also find a […]
Name: Jamee Blog: A New Kind of Normal Twitter: @newkindofnormal Age: 29 Hometown: Covington, VA Tell us about your family. My husband and I have been married for 6 years. We were blessed with an amazing daughter 2 years ago after a long battle with infertility through the miracle of adoption! Her name is Abby […]
Welcome to our Free 6-week Online Burst Training Bootcamp: Shrinking Bootcamp, designed by Wende Leuba, ICS, CPT. This program can be done at anytime, anywhere, with no special equipment! Start by reading the intro, and then continue on to the first workout! You will feel and see changes, and most importantly, feel STRONG! Free 6-week […]