WSU Re-cap + a Giveaway
Hi guys! Happy Monday!
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(Yes, “relevant” is spelled incorrectly… still funny, though)
Did ya’ll say “rabbit” three times when you got out of bed?? My nana said that it’s good luck to do that on the first of the month, and in my quarter century of life, I haven’t remembered to do it one time. Hahah.
I can’t believe the Winter Shape Up is over!!!!
For those of you who weren’t able to join in the Shape Up fun, here are all of the workouts:
Here’s what some Fitnessistas had to say about the program:
I loved participating in your Shape-Up! I’ve always tried to do strength training, but I generally get bored and frustrated by my lack of results pretty quickly. I’m a cardio queen, and while I know strength training is important, I’ve never been able to stick to it until now! I followed your plan for all six weeks, and I love how strong it made me feel. By the time the supersets and week 1 repeat came around, I was amazed at the fact that the weights really did feel lighter! What I liked most about the plan was that it was all fairly simple moves that didn’t require a ton of machines or equipment. I’m intimidated by the macho dudes at the gym, so I loved that I could do all your moves on a mat with just a few items! I’ve started to see some muscle definition in my arms that I never had before, and I feel great! I plan to start the shape-up from the beginning again this week, doing the intermediate/advanced moves instead of the beginner ones. You’ve got me on a kick 🙂
-Gabriela
Thanks so much for the shape up! I looooove your blog and my mom and I have been anxiously waiting for the new shapeup to shake up our winter workouts. Today was my first day of working out in the morning, before work and I feel so energized and wonderful after doing the circuit!
-Kendra
I’ve been reading your blog for awhile, and recently began to use the Winter Shape-up workouts you created. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these up for your readers, and tell you how much I’ve been enjoying doing them! I work out regularly, but never really know what to do in the form of weight training. I know that I need to change things up all the time to see results, but I just didn’t really know what to change to! I’ve been doing your workouts for the past few weeks, and I think it was just what I needed to get over the "hump" of plateau. I really appreciate you taking the time to put together these workouts (and posting all of the videos that go along with the exercises).
-Lori
my name is Maren and I am a senior at the UCSB in Santa Barbara California. After the holidays I was looking to really spice up my workout routine and winter shape up came just in time! I originally started doing it myself- but as soon as my friends found out and saw my results they were eager to join! The group I now workout with ranges from 3-5 girls and we take over that campus gym like nobody”s business! One guy even asked us what we were training for since apparently we look like pros- thanks to u! This workout routine has brought my friends and I all closer together and has been such a good stress reliever! Can’t wait to try the supersets today- the girls are gonna love em!
-MareBare
Pretty good stuff 😀
I really hope that everyone had fun and saw some awesome results from the program! I’m proud of you and please don’t let the fact that the Shape Up has ended stump your progress. Keep it up, yo! I promise to have more workouts coming your way… one within the next couple of posts, actually 🙂
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Giveaway Time!
So in one of my last Finance classes at the U of A (a grad-level investments class), every week that our portofolio beat the market, teach brought us bagels. It made us all really stoked…especially since it was a 3 hour class.
I’m swapping out bagels for ‘roons….
Remember when I had a giveaway to say thank you for making January the best month in Fitnessista history??
Well February blew January away 😀
So I’m going to continue the tradition and giveaway a batch of macaroons (super-roons, chocolate almond butter or blonde) to a lucky Fitnessista reader (and whatever other goodies I decide to throw in there).
All you have to do?
Leave a comment and tell me three things that make you happy.
I’ll go first:
1. My pilot, puppies, friends and familia
2. Zumba
3. Breakfast cookies
*Winner will be chosen tonight at midnight EST
I’m off to do a 20-minute yoga podcast, then head to work.
See ya this afternoon <3
xoxo,
Gina
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(1) springtime (aka no more snow)
(2) hanging out with my best gal pals
(3) a big vat of coffee on a monday morning 🙂
Great giveaway! Thanks for the quote 🙂 Three things that make me happy are:
1. My daddy
2. Running
3. Chocolate!!
1. getting my heart rate up
2. cooking for my family
3. trashy mags 🙂
1)My Family
2)Running
3)Sunshine
And a fourth bubbles but that could just be because I work with kids right now and spend my day blowing bubbles 🙂
Yum yum macaroons!
1. My hubby and puppy
2. Yoga
3. Cooking
Oooh yum!!
1. My amazing family
2. Shoes
3. Spring is coming!
I am DYING to try the macaroons! You must open the store soon 🙂
for me… My happies are : my hubby, sunny skies and an awesome workout where you arms hurt so much you can’t hardly stand to dry your hair!
*family, bf, friends
*getting healthy (thanks for helping!:)
*the thought of warm weather! spring is almost here!
thank you!
1. My family and friends
2. My strong and beautiful body
3. Oatmeal with banana and chia seeds
I have to add a fourth (like Katie) and say food blogs that make me feel like I’m not the only one eating #3 almost every day 🙂
1.) Spending time with friends & family
2.) Baking – I just made my first tart! I commend your will-power on giving up sweets. I just love to bake too much.
3.) Finishing a long run and discovering a really great recovery drink: http://dailynibbles.com/2010/02/28/in-the-kitchen-sarahs-favorite-recovery-drink/
I would love,love,love to try those amazing macaroons!!
3 things that make me happy:
1. My family <3
2. Baking
3. Dancing merengue & bachata 🙂
Three things that make me happy…
1. A good book (like wish it was longer)
2. A good sweat (like wipe it outta my eyes)
3. A sunny day when my house is clean and schoolwork is done so I can go enjoy the outdoors!
my family and friends
sunshine
a good work out
thanks for the great blog!
1. my hubby, friends and Family
2. my puppy who makes me laugh every day
3. COFFEE
1. Morning coffee
2. a long hot bath
3. my husband!
1. My hubby and dog
2. Oatmeal
3. Running on a sunny morning
1. my husband, family and big ol’ golden retriever, Cody
2. spending time with friends
3. hiking, riding bikes, & making dinner with my husband
1. FAMILY
2. GRACIE (my dog)
3. WARMER WEATHER
1. my boyfriend
2. coffee
3. being tan
Gina,
I really enjoy your blog! 🙂 I check multiple times a day to see if you’ve posted!
3 things that make me happy are:
1) Coming home to the hubby at night.
2) My 2 year old nephew’s sweet kisses and hugs
3) That I’m flying to Florida in 6 weeks vist my bff and getting out of cold Ohio!
1. surprises
2. dove chocolate bar
3. dancing my heart out!
1. My husband coming home from his mandatory Air Force “vacation” in 4 months!
2. Finishing a tough cardio session
3. Every Friday at 4pm
My family, tennis, a good book – and hopefully some macaroons!! 🙂
Yum! Those macaroons would definitely make me happy..:) But my three happiest things are:
1. My husband, my family, friends, and pups (I know- technically 4 in 1)
2. Travelling!
3. A great run
1. my husband and the fact that he still opens doors for me!
2. spring and summer – just sitting outside in the sun!
3. my puppy – when she’s not trying to destroy things!
1. my horses, dogs, & cat
2. almond butter
3. my little sister
1. my friends/family
2. exercise
3. almond butter!
4. winning giveaways on blogs 😉
1.My kids/family/friends/doggies. 2. Spending the day at the pool,beach, or lake. 3. Cooking for family/friends. I need some chocolate macs.
1. my soon-to-be-hubby (March 6th!!!)
2. yoga / exercise
3. un-cooking & macaroons!!!
1. my family and friends (yes, this includes my animals).
2. sunshine and nice weather.
3. cooking and enjoying a good meal.
My 3 kids, my husband, and any “alone” time I can get =)
1) YOGA! (love the stretching!)
2) A weekend with no plans!
3) trader joes almond butter with flax seed!! YUMMM;)
1. my husband and fur baby
2. cooking
3. laughing
1. Physique 57 workouts
2. snuggling on the couch with my husband
3. lemon zest luna bars
1. Running
2. Baking
3. Enjoying the sunshine
Totally love your blog, you are quite an inspiration!
1. The sunshine.
2. A sweaty spin class.
3. Baking!! 🙂
1. My husband and our five cats
2. Food!!
3. The sun and beach
1. My amazing familia and friends (including my pup!)
2. Daisies (its the little things, right? haha)
3. Being outside in the sunshine!
1. My husband, family and friends.
2. My health!
3. Chocolate. 😀
1. curling up with a good book.
2. pumpkin butter.
3. watching Sports.
1. My sweet sonshine
2. My cats, Gracie, Rose and Jack
3. Paying it forward
1. my husband and family
2. hummus
3. yoga
1. The two main men in my life… the bf and our 75lb German Shepherd puppy, Whiskey
2. Eating all types of different food
3. Traveling to new (to me) places
1. The Geek (my husband!) and all my family and friends
2. Running
3. The Real Housewives TV shows
1. Summer
2. My family (and loving bf)
3. Sweet potatoes!
1.) My parents
2.) Chooey
3.) yoga
1. My wonderful husband
2. Spending time with my siblings who I don’t see enough
3. Being outdoors
1. Hot, sweaty…yoga! 🙂
2. Reading good books while traveling around
3. Learning new things. School nerd.
I am dying to try these!!!
1. My amazing husband and adorable pug
2. Running
3. My job (personal trainer)
1.) My husband’s cheesy songs & dances
2.) Running gear that makes me feel hard-core (tights, gu, etc.)
3.) Clean Eating Magazine