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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Ooohhh I would love some macaroons!!! Three of my faves are my fur babies, my husband and friends, and of course food and food blogs!!!
1) My wonderful, wonderful boyfriend, and my mom and dad
2) That great feeling you get after running and completing a workout
3) Wine, salad, and nut butter!
working out, husband, and doggy!
great giveaway!
My hubby!
Running!
Shopping for sure!
Hmm..I tried to post, and it ate it!
Trying again!
1. My hubs. He’s awesome and accomodating
2. My puppy. She does wonders for my relaxation at the end of the day
3. Reading. I love picking up a good fiction and leaving the day-to-day behind.
1. My husband and children
2. Nut butters
3. A really intense workout
1. My family-love my nieces and nephews, whenever I visit they are so excited that they want to sleep in the room with me. It is very cute.
2. Health/Being alive-I am very happy that I am able to walk, run, sit without thinking about it or wanting to do it and cannot. Recently my Dad was hospitalized and we thought he had a heart attack (but he didn’t) thankfully, but visiting him in the hospital for the 2 days he was there, really gives you an appreciation for having a healthy body.
3. I love tropical fruits/foods- I was born in Jamaica and moved to the states when I was 13yrs old. So I love, mangoes, coconut, guavas, starfruit,anything tropical 🙂
1. ZUMBA! (I’m a fellow instructor too :)!!!!)
2. oatmeal
3. family & friends
Things that make me happy!
-big hugs
-non-bill mail
-Fitnessista (not ass kissing here!)
1. Jesus
2. Hubby, family, & friends
3. Almond butter straight from the jar!
Three things that make me happy:
1. Delicious treats made in my own kitchen
2. Waking up as little spoon
3. Sunshine!
🙂 Keep up the great work!!!! Your site is awesome!! You are a kick BUTT inspiration!
Three things…
1. The company I keep and the people I love!
2. Yoga
3. Egg white oats with pumpkin!!
Gina, seriously you are the sweetest most generous person. I really do hope to meet you one day for real in the flesh!
3 Things that make me happy:
– Farmer’s Markets (and free samples!)
– Beach Sunsets
– Laughing so hard that it makes my stomach hurt
family, doggies, and laughing/smiling 🙂
1. Seeing such amazing joy in Vancouver during the Olympics!
2. Knowing that I am eating healthy, and really transforming my body (enough that people notice every day!)
3. My beau and kitties – always here to support me.
only three??? buahhhhh!
1. family!
2. the beach, anytime, anywhere
3. coffee. hot.
hmmm…
1. Family and friends
2. Good food
3. Reading health and food blogs
…all three of these things inspire me to do better and be better!!
1. My daughter & husband
2. McDreamy
3. Caramel macchiatos!
1. my friends and family
2. working out, especially running and yoga!
3. delicious food, like many of your recipes!
1. My Hubby, 2 sweet daughters and my lab Coco =)
2. GOOD food, I’m a HUGE foodie. My fave now is roasted veggies.
3. Going to the park on a nice day with my little ones, throwing a blanket down and staring at the clouds…..it’s good for the soul and makes me sigh and smile =)
1. my husband and kids
2. my dog, golden retriever, buddy-his permasmile makes me smile!
3. good, whole, healthy food and that after-workout feeling!
Mmm let’s see…
1. Happening upon flowers in unexpected places
2. The beauty of London
3. Hazelnut coffee, really at any time of day
1. My sister, mom, and amazing boyfriend
2. My amazing students who have made so much progress at five years old!
3. Sunny mornings and knowing opportunity is everywhere
Things that make me happy:
My boyfriend, my friends, my pets, good healthy food (and eating it!), and nature!
Also, I love your blog, it makes me happy as well. ^^
I can only pick 3 things?!!? That’s so difficult!
1) snowboarding in winter & running in summer
2) happy hours & Sunday brunches with my friends
3) puppies- specifically my schitzu, Chloe and Husky/Lab, Dotty
Okay..
1) My amazing parents and sister
2) My pug, Lucy
3) Completing long runs
hiking the rockies in the summertime
running in the summertime
my children all the time:)
three things that make me happy right now: my hunter rain boots. the fact that spring break trip to iceland starts in 4 days. and roasted beets with rosemary and coconut oil-lunch!
Wow that’s a sweet giveaway!
1. Family – the husband, parents
2. Exercise
3. Amazing California beaches and sunny weather.
I would love, love, love some macaroons! Yours always look so delicious!
Three things that make me happy
1. My family. No matter how annoying some members can be sometimes, I always love them!
2. Reading a good book inside my warm house when it’s rainy outside.
3. Early morning runs!
1) My Hubby
2) My dogs
3) Coaching for Girls on the Run!
Wow… so many comments!
1. My man, family, friends
2. Yoga
3. Sunshine in the morning
Mmm — over 500 comments already! these MUST be delicious 🙂
1. My mom and dad
2. Dance! I love dancing, and especially performing
3. My trainer. She has made me stronger in ways i could not have imagined (not just physically!). A good trainer can change your life (i’m sure you know this!)
WOW girl, congrats big time! Your lil bloggie keeps growin & growin!
1. my pups
2. my loved ones
3. my vacation that starts in 2 weeks!!
Three things that make me happy:
1. My mom!
2. Being an engineer, I love my job 😀
3. Living in NYC, I love to explore and find new fun things to do!
my husband:)
my nephews:)
my bike:)
1. My pup, Stella
2. Riding my bike in my city, San Francisco!
3. Good hair days! Like today 😉
1. My family, boyfriend, and friends
2. My cat
3. Being able to wake up every morning healthy and happy
1. my family and boyfriend
2. running
3. sweet potatoes!!
1. almond butter
2. sunny summer days
3. my cat
1. Baking and cooking
2. Family and Friends
3. Sunshine!!!!
1. lazy weekends
2. making music
3. laughing with friends and family
1. my amazing boyfriend, famile, friends
2. healthful living (working out, eating right)
3. ShOpPiNg!!
1) My boyfriend who is amazing.
2) The best dad!
3) I also love zumba!
Wow- nothing like a macaroon giveaway to drive traffic up! I think you may be on to something!
1. My hubs and son
2. Hot Yoga
3. Yuumy and healthy food
Three things that make absolutely MAKE my life:
(1) My sweet boyfriend, family, and kitties
(2) That post-workout feeling of accomplishment and amazingness
(3) Watching the sunrise at the beach <3
..and sooo many more 🙂
1) Running!!! (I put this #1 because I wouldn’t be a very good friend or daughter if I didn’t have running to keep me stress free)
2) My parents and friends
2) My cats Conchita and Pepito!! What a stress relief for a long day. Unconditional love and cuddles.
1. My family.
2. My friends.
3. Oatmeal, any kind.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
Flavored Peanut Butter
Baseball Hats
American Idol