Back to basics barbell workout

March 17, 2015 |

 Hi friends! How’s the day going? I’m off to hand therapy this morning and excited to whip up a St. Patrick’s Day feast. 🙂 Would love to hear what you’re up to! Since I started teaching BODYPUMP, I’ve rekindled my love for barbell training. Not only does it enable me to lift heavier weights than…

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Bring on the madness

March 16, 2015 |

March Madness is officially heeeeeeere. I look forward to this all year, and it always go by so quickly! Trying to savor it. I’ve spent some time this morning working on my bracket, and do this every time a Sportscenter announcer says they believe Arizona will make it to the Final Four.   (This is…

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3/14: Meals, fitness, running shoe love

March 15, 2015 |

Hi friends! Happy Sunday! How’s the weekend been going? We’ve had an amazing one so far! Lots of relaxing, time outside, and time with friends.   (Someone has the hang of her scooter!) So I failed a little bit with our meal plan for last week. I thought our Blue Apron delivery was coming, so…

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the art of moderation

March 11, 2015 |

Hi friends! How’s the morning going?  Last week,  I talked about some of the things that I learned the hard way, and I thought I’d continue on the topic and share how I learned the art of moderation. Just a heads up: if you think this topic would be uncomfortable or triggering for you, please…

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St. Patrick’s Day recipes

March 10, 2015 |

 Hiiii! How’s the day going? Oh my legs. I met up with Ashley for a CORE40 class, and it was probably the most intense one yet, which says a lot because the Megaformer = torture device in itself. I was so excited to spend time with Ash, and also take Alona’s class. Whenever I tell…

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Total body BOSU burner

March 10, 2015 |

Hi friends! How’s the morning going? Hope you’re having a great day so far. <3 I’m off on a friend date with Ashley, who’s here visiting from Phoenix. We’ve been friends since the Valdosta days, and I’m so excited that she and her fam made a visit this week. We also have Tucson friends in…

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3/8: Meals and fitness

March 8, 2015 |

Acai bowls. Bicep curl spoon to mouth. The end.  It definitely feels like spring is here! It was an awesome day with a trip to the beach, and snacks at Tiki Port. Summer, I CAN TASTE YOU. I think I may be the only weirdo who likes Daylight Savings. As an Arizona native, I’m still pretty…

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Friday Faves

March 6, 2015 |

 Hi friends! HAPPY FRIDAY! What are you up to this weekend? We have some fun events ahead of us: a date night, friends’ housewarming party, and a potential 5k. I say “potential” because the time springs forward this weekend, and getting out of the house early has never been my strongest suit, so we shall…

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Triple Threat Tabata Workout

March 5, 2015 |

(and some fun news!)  Hi friends! How’s the morning going? I LOVED reading your comments on the “Is Zumba dead?” post and the things that almost screwed up my fitness life. I’m so excited to try out some new dance cardio classes, like Werq, and I’ve been meaning to give Jazzercise a whirl forever. Also,…

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5 things that almost screwed up my fitness life

March 4, 2015 |

(the title of this post is a little dramatic, but so am I, so there ya go. haha) Today, I thought it would be fun to talk about things that stood in my way when I was first getting started on a healthy lifestyle. There was a lot of information out there, and I was intimated,…

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