I’m not going to lie to you… I am going through a real rocky point in my marriage right now. I won’t go into any of the details, but I have been married for over 9 years and we have been through some doozies. This is one of the toughest periods so far. I have a tendency to say, “Screw It!” when I … [Read more…]
A few weeks ago, I ran across this blog. I was completely blown away by this man’s attitude and success he has had in reshaping his mindset and his physical self. He once weighed in at over 400 lbs and has managed to lose over HALF HIS WEIGHT! Amazing! I asked him if he would be willing to subject … [Read more…]
Did you know that exercise can reduce stress? Okay, I am sure we all HEAR that, but how many of us actually follow that advice? This is a subject that hits close to home with me, and I often find myself slacking on the exercise when I am stressed the most! And I KNOW I would feel better if I just … [Read more…]
OMG. I just finished my first day in Level 2 of the 30 Day Shred. I am literally dripping with sweat. First off, I want to ask those of you who are shredding… the last two days I have been having lower back pain and on the left side it goes down into my ass. Not my “soreness” from working my … [Read more…]
Today was Day5 of the 30 Day Shred here at the Sisterhood, and I have to say it was my best day yet! I can honestly say I loved it today!! Here’s how it all went down. I put my daughter, Mia, down for her morning nap as usual and planned to get Shredding right away, only this time with my 5 year old … [Read more…]
While everyone here at the sisterhood is gearing up to start the Shred challenge on Monday, I’ll be sitting this challenge out. Something tells me that being 3 1/2 months pregnant and doing the 30 day shred challenge isn’t a great idea for an out of shape pregger momma. I couldn’t stand by and not … [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe that a little blue fish is helping to motivate me to get off my duff and do some hard core exercise today, but she is because what she says is so right on. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming… Yesterday I shredded for the first time and it was really, really, really hard. … [Read more…]
1st Mini-Challenge The first mini-challenge of the Shrink Into Summer Challenge is geared to those of you who have Wii Fit. We’re going Hula!! Now, I know not all of you have a Wii or a Wii Fit, so maybe this challenge is just the reason you need to go out and get one! You can always beg, borrow, … [Read more…]
Seems like everywhere I click on the internet these days, I am hearing tidbits about Jillian’s 30 Day Shred. I actually broke down and ordered a copy the other day, as well as a copy to give away to a lucky person in the future. Here is a summary of the DVD: Jillian Michaels, winning trainer on … [Read more…]
As some of you know, I have dreams of becoming a runner. Only I don’t run. I haven’t even tried since last summer. At that point, I could go for a few minutes, then walk for several, and then jog a few more minutes… catch my drift? This morning I did not go to the gym because I need to be getting … [Read more…]
Remember a few weeks ago when we asked you to dig deep and leave some questions for TJ, the personal trainer and co-founder of For U Mothers? Today, I am going to share all of the questions and answers with you… I have to say I learned a lot! Q: Is it more beneficial to exercise in the morning or … [Read more…]
I went to the gym this morning and it felt WONDERFUL!! I had a great workout… 30 minutes on the Precor EFX, 15 minutes on the Precor AMT, and 45 minutes of weights. I am hoping this feeling will be around for the rest of my workouts this week! ;o) Happy St. Patrick’s Day! **I also wanted to add … [Read more…]
I was recently introduced to Moving Comfort, a company for women BY women. The company is driven by belief that a fit woman is a powerful woman® and that every woman has the right to live her life in moving comfort. The company was started back in 1977 when there WERE no women’s workout clothes. … [Read more…]
I am super excited for today’s post! A few months back, I was lucky enough to run across TJ on all this loveliness that is the internet! TJ is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor and has been involved in fitness for over 10 years! Together with her partner Christy, she … [Read more…]
I first heard about hot yoga while I was living in Grand Junction, CO and have always found the concept very interesting. I have never tried it myself, but hopefully I will find the courage to once I slim down a bit! What is Hot Yoga? Hot Yoga consists of performing a series of yoga poses in a … [Read more…]