Holiday weekend + Summer Shape Up Signup

This past weekend was everything I could wish for in a holiday weekend. The Pilot was home for 4 days in a row (!!!), so we were able to take care of projects around the house,

Bird

enjoy a couple of parties with friends and family,

Miks party

grill,

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and spend time together.

Gelato

I would like to let the world know that the Pilot said “it would be ok” if we got another dog.

Puggle

The major concern is the ratio of humans to pets — he has always said that we can’t have more animals than humans in the houseโ€ฆI agree. Since we have Oliv now, we could have 3 dogs ๐Ÿ˜‰ The above pug-poodle mix made us decide we could add another to the clan.

For the BBQ we attended yesterday, I made a giant batch of guacamole to share.

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I used the standard recipe but with 10 avocados. I also nixed the sour cream (I used goat’s milk cream cheese instead), and added a finely minced fresh jalapeรฑo for some kick. It came out pretty dang good.

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It’s not the most photogenic food, but let’s just count our lucky stars I could take a pic and avoid making a plateful until we got to the party.

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Livi had a blast swimming with all the other kids, the Pilot and I got to see our friends, and it was a wonderful evening. I have to put it down on record as the first night that I’ve ever changed Livi’s diaper and entire outfit without her waking up. She was CRASHED when we got home! I totally get it, though. After swimming (err, floating around), I want to eat an entire pizza and take a nap.

This morning, I managed to get in an early workout before everyone woke up. It’s always so nice to check it off the list early, plus it makes me feel more energized throughout the day. Liv and I are hanging out before heading to story time, and later today, taking dinner to some friends who have new baby twins.

Hope you have a great day!

xoxo

Gina

Guess what?! It’s time to SHAPE UP! Summer Shape Up is almost here, and I’m so excited to share this year’s workouts and meal plans with you. It’s going to be a little different than last year, because I’ll have all of the documents out to you much earlier (by Friday before each new week begins, at the latest) with a workout calendar for the entire month. Another big difference is that everything is going to be in one spot, which will be a password-protected page here on the blog. In previous years, my workouts and recipes were replicated on other sites, so I’m hoping to hinder this by protecting the Shape Up page.

SSU 2013

(Shout out to the lovely Cindy, who made the logo for me! If you’re looking for graphic design work, hit her up:ย cindysawochka at gmail dot com)

Some Q&A:

Q: How do I sign up?

A: At the bottom of the comment portion of the blog, there’s a little box to click and subscribe to my newsletter. Click that box and leave a comment to get on the mailing list! Your email address will be used to send out blog info (awesome giveaways, new workouts, playlists, and Shape Up info) and (of course) will never be used by anyone or anything other than myself.

Q: What is the Shape Up exactly?

A: The Summer Shape UP is 4-week meal and fitness plan, which officially starts next Monday, June 3rd. The idea is not weight loss, but rather losing fat (gaining lean muscle), feeling healthier and changing up your current routine. I’ll emphasize at-home routines, while including playlist ideas and giveaways along the way. All of the details will be on the official Summer Shape Up 2013 page.

Q: How much does is cost?

A: It’s free! Always has been, always will be. All I ask in return is that you spread the word with friends if you enjoy it ๐Ÿ™‚

So, leave a comment and click the box to sign up! This Friday, you’ll get your first email with all of the info, and your “welcome” giveaway is next Monday.

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3,301 Comments

  1. kate on May 29, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I’ve always come in late for your shape-ups! I’m excited to start this one with everyone!

  2. carrie on May 29, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I’d love to sign up! thanks!!

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    I’ve recently gotten into cleaner eating and adding in strength training, so I’d love to be a part of a Shape Up!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. TJ on May 29, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    I’m excited!

  10. Jess on May 29, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Can’t wait for the summer shape up!

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    Sign me up! Thanks!!!

  14. Monica on May 29, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    There should be a google doc or something to sign up.

  15. Liz on May 29, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Ready to Shape Up!!

  16. Athena @ Fitness & Feta on May 29, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Would love to sign up! Thanks!

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    Sign me up! I’m looking forward to it. Thanks Gina!

  24. Amanda on May 29, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    I would like to join too! ๐Ÿ™‚

  25. Amanda on May 29, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    Super excited for Summer Shape-Up though I will be modifying for pregnancy!

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  31. Deborah on May 29, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    eager for a new kick start! although i dont have access to a gym.. hoping it’ll be at-home-workouts friendly ๐Ÿ™‚

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    so excited for the summer shape up!

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    Ready to shape it up!

  40. Jill on May 29, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I’ll sign up if
    a) can be done at home with minimal to no equipment
    b) not high impact (can’t do loud or a lot of jumping impact things)
    c) requires no cardio equipment
    d) decent for a beginner
    e) can be done in minimal space

    Thanks!

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    Excited for the summer shape up!

  46. Liv on May 29, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Perfect timing!

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