A little over a week ago, my husband and I checked out a local CrossFit gym and took an introductory class. I had been so excited to try it after attending a few fundrasiers at CrossFit gyms and meeting a few people who did it. I promised I'd post about our expereince on my blog, so below are my thoughts about it. I'll admit that I ...
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Motivation Mondays: Meet Alicia, Triathlete & Founder of Endurance Shield Sunscreen
I am thrilled to share with you today’s Motivation Monday---Alicia is a high school friend and a professional triathlete. She is also co-founder (along with her triathlete husband) of a new sunscreen line called Endurance Shield. Alicia and her husband Jarrod spend a lot of time in the sun and they realized that there wasn’t a sunscreen ...
30 Day Challenge- Who’s With Me? (Fitness Update)
You can do anything for 30 days, right? That’s what I told myself this evening when I signed up for an unlimited month of classes at a local workout studio. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’ll likely never be one of those self-motivated people who can pump herself up to go to the gym and do a self-guided workout. As much as ...
Motivation Mondays: Stephanie from GooberMonkey! (She Lost Over 100 lbs!)
In today's Motivation Monday, you'll meet Stephanie. A working mom to two (awesome) kids who has lost over 100 lbs. You read correctly, over 100 lbs! I was so inspired by her story that I just had to ask her to share it with us. Stephanie writes a blog called GooberMonkey where she chronicles her weight loss and writes about her ...
Tone it Up: The Bikini Body Series
Most of my readers probably already know about these awesome ladies---but for those of you who don't, here's an introduction. Karena Dawn and Katrina Hodgson are the YouTube sensations behind the channel ToneItUpcom. They're both certified personal trainers and nutritionists and I've been watching their videos for the last year or so. Not only ...
Motivation Mondays: Jamie’s Back to Talk Swimming!
Do what you love! Since my last motivation Monday post a lot has changed. I'm going to be completely honest with you. I used to be the kind of person that would work out once a week if at all in the winter, and then when April rolled around I would grudgingly up my workouts to 3 a week and hate working out. I am in school as well and I ...
Cardio Fail & An OOTD
I AM SO OUT OF SHAPE! Yes, that deserved to be in all caps. I was all confident about my fitness since starting Pilates again, but my utter and total lack of endurance has made cardio extra hellish for me. I tried to use my elliptical today and made it to just about 15 minutes before I thought I'd literally plop over and collapse. ...
Tim Gunn Coming to Houston & Bikini Season is Around the Corner (yikes!)
Firstly, a PSA to all of my lovely and stylish Houston readers: Style expert Tim Gunn will be at The Galleria Mall this Saturday, March 27 to share his expertise as he hosts a Spring 2010 fashion show featuring Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York and Lucky Brand Jeans. Guests will enjoy live style transformations, get invaluable fit and style tips ...
Motivation Mondays: P90X Has Arrived & Clarisonic Update
Today, I froze my gym membership for 6 months (gasp!) But but but...it's not because I'm not working out anymore, it's quite the opposite. I actually plan to work out more. Ever since January 1st, the 24 Hour Fitness I go to has been an absolute cluster. When I do attempt to go after work, I end up driving around the parking garage for 20 ...
Motivation Mondays: Leah- makeup artist, girly girl and home-gym friendly!
I am very excited about today's "Motivation Mondays" post, because a beautiful friend of mine from high school agreed to share her beauty tricks and secrets with us...and it's all coming from a professional makeup artist, since that is what she does as her career. Leah and I were able to stay in touch via the awesomeness of Facebook, and I knew she ...