I am truly one lucky lady this week. I have been choosen to be the feature blogger for Lucas’s Journey w/SPD’s Mega Blog Hop that goes on all weekend. You can link up your blog, facebook, twitter, blog frog, giveaways and blog events there!! Very cool. Her blog is about her son’s journey with sensory processing disorder. [...]
I Entered Athleta’s Photo Contest!! – Update Contest Is Over
April 29, 2011 By 46 Comments
I would love if you guys would do me a huge favor and vote for me at Athleta’s photo contest on facebook. The winner will get to work with their stylist on new workout clothing. Sweet! The competition looks really tough so I will need all the help you guys can give me. Thank you so [...]
My Race Recap was Featured at Fitblogger!
April 28, 2011 By 7 Comments
My 5k race recap article has been published and featured on Fitblogger.ca. It’s a great website to find out all things workout related. Next week they will be publishing one of my recipe articles also! This has been a really fun week for my blog. How exciting.
My New Running Music
April 27, 2011 By
I’ve known for awhile that I needed to update my running music. I find myself hitting skip alot when I’m at the gym. So today I finally sat down, bit the bullet and researched new music. Seemed like a good day since we’re having storms here and we’re stuck inside. The true test for this [...]
Yeah!!! I’m The Featured Blogger for Wobble Over Wednesday!!
April 27, 2011 By 9 Comments
I’m very excited to announce that I’m the feature blog for this week’s Wobble Over Wednesday blog hop!!! I really appreciate the shout out. My Life with Rats and More does great giveaways and product reviews. It’s a fun site that you should def check out. Thank you so much!!
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April 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Free Sample of Folgers and Dog Food!!
April 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Get a free sample of Folgers coffee on facebook. Go like them here and fill in your info. I just did and got mine! Get a free 3oz sample of Nature’s Variety Prairie Kibble dog food by emailing your first and last name to mypetsavings@gmail.com to receive an invite. Thanks Money Saving Mom!
Working Off the Weekend
April 25, 2011 By 16 Comments
Do you do this? Eat really well all week and then blow it on the weekend? I do sometimes. My weekend started on Thursday b/c the kids and I went to visit my Grandparents. Normally we eat pretty healthy there but this time we had pizza the first night and steak, seasoned french fries and wine the next night. [...]
Check Out My Fitness Challege on Parent Palace!
April 24, 2011 By 5 Comments
Happy Easter!!! Every Sunday I will be hosting a Fitness Challenge over at Parent Palace. I will be discussing a particular exercise that you can do during the week to help get in shape. This week it’s everyone’s favorite; the squat. I also do the squat with some twists so hope you have time to [...]
Work Out Wednesday! There’s Strength in Numbers.
April 20, 2011 By 18 Comments
Since I didn’t feel like I was worked out to death last night at kickboxing Carina and I decided to meet up at the gym this morning to do my normal Wednesday workout routine. I like to run for 30 minutes and then do ab work. While running I noticed that my legs were a [...]
My First Night of Kickboxing – Not Quite What I Expected
April 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
I did my first night of kickboxing tonight. I bought a Groupon package of 4 classes, pair of gloves, and 1 private lesson for $30. Let me start off by saying that I really enjoyed myself. I love punching and kicking bags and shields. I’m just physical that way. On the drive to the studio I was [...]
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April 19, 2011 By 3 Comments
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Long Monday Workout and Weight Loss
April 18, 2011 By 16 Comments
My friend Carina finally joined my gym and we worked out this morning! Yeah!!!! Since she has to go in to work we had to go in a half hour earlier than I normally do. It was hard getting up that much earlier this morning; especially since my 4-year-old kept waking up last night. Since I [...]
Can We Bring Back the Early 1800 and 1900 Bathing Suits Please?
April 15, 2011 By 27 Comments
I went bathing suit shopping Wednesday. UGGGGG is what it was like. I figured it wouldn’t be too bad since I’ve been running several times a week, lifting weights and generally being active. However, when I stood in front of those awful 3 view mirrors it was not pretty. I had dimples and jiggles in places I expected [...]
Bright Beginnings is Now Being Sold On Diapers.com!
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PBM Products for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Bright Beginnings is now being sold on Diapers.com. This is pretty exciting if you have a little one on formula. We all know how expensive formula is. My first child was born with a cleft palate and [...]
I’m Featured on Wednesday Workout Blog Hop At My Fitness World!!
April 12, 2011 By 10 Comments
How neat is this? I have been choosen to be the featured blogger on My Fitness World’s Blog hop! This is a great hop where April gives you a fun exercise to do during the week. This hop is all about making exercise fun! So in my best cheerleader voice I say, “Go over and [...]
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April 11, 2011 By 6 Comments
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What Do You Do When Your Child Won’t Try?
April 11, 2011 By 13 Comments
Can I get serious here for a moment? My husband and I had a rough weekend. We signed our 4 1/2 year old son up for soccer this spring. He plays with other 4 and 5 year olds. We had a practice this past Monday and our first game Saturday. My son did fairly well [...]
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April 8, 2011 By 18 Comments
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My Circuit Training Program
April 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
I talk alot about my Circuit Training Program that I do on Mondays but I’ve never told you what specific machines I use. In circuit training you do an exercise for 60 seconds without stopping if possible and then move to the next station. I’ve counted the reps out and it usually works out to 2 sets but [...]
3 Freebie Offers to Jump On!!
April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
OK, Here are 3 offers I have heard about that you might want to take advantage of: Deal 1: Qdoba Restraunt is giving away free Chips with Queso or Guac on April 13th! No coupon to print out – just show up! Deal 2: Free Designer Whey on Friday April 8th through their Facebook fan [...]
Workout Wednesday
April 6, 2011 By 10 Comments
Well my workout today went much better than Monday so I’m happy. On Wed I run for 30 mins and then do ab machines. It just felt good to stretch and move my body. I do usually have to work a little harder to make myself get up and go to the gym on Wednesdays though. [...]
I’ve Been Asked to Write a Weekly Column For a New Website!!
April 4, 2011 By 5 Comments
I was thrilled and alittle surprised when I was contacted by Parent Palace to start writing a weekly (or more if I want) column on fitness and health. Of course I said absolutely. The website is set-up for parents or nonparents to find answers on a lot of different subjects. Some of the subjects are [...]
Big Savings With Coupons This Week
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Monday Workout – Sweating Like a Crazy Woman
April 4, 2011 By 7 Comments
This morning I got to sleep in a bit!! My husband is home today so instead of getting up at 6am I got up at 7am and went to the gym. I knew I had to go because this has been kindof a rough week for me and my weight. I don’t know if you guys [...]
Trying To Be Financially Responsible is Hard On My Race Schedule
April 1, 2011 By 9 Comments
I’m really struggling with a decision. There is a race that I would love to do tomorrow but I don’t think I will be able to. It’s the Caraway Warrior 5K Race. It looks like a lot of fun because it’s an off-road race. It’s not one of the new mudder races but just a [...]
