WSU Re-cap + a Giveaway
Hi guys! Happy Monday!
(Source)
(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 🙂
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
830 Comments
Leave a Comment
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
1. My husband who works so hard and commutes 80 miles a day (M-F) to support the both of us.
2. My kettlebells. Without them I would have never discovered my love for strength training.
3. My blankie. There I said it. I’m 37 years old and I sleep with an army blanket every night. I even take it with us on vacations.
1. A cold, fresh apple
2. The melting snow and warm spring sun!
3. The joy of being able to use my body to do all the things I want to!
1. Not being sick! I just got over a cold, and the lack of health always helps me appreciate it when I get it back.
2. Finishing a workout- a lot of the time they don’t feel that good while I’m working out, but afterwards, I feel so much better, and happy with myself!
3. Yarn. I really like to knit.
OMG OMG OMG. NO ONE has ever known what the hell I’m talking about when I mention the “rabbit rabbit rabbit” thing!! My grandma passed that onto my mom, and my mom passed it onto me! I always remember to do it, but actually forgot today. 🙁 I think it was the short month of February that threw me off! I didn’t realize that it was March already!
Three things that make me happy:
1. (Similar to yours) My boyfriend, my dogs, my friends & my family
2. Having a healthy, strong body that enable me to do all sorts of fun exercises
3. Knowing so many amazing, inspirational women through the blogging community (and in real life, of course)!
1. My family, fiance, and friends of course!
2. Eating well
3. puppies!
thank you for the opportunity!!
Things that make ME happy!
1) cooking and it coming out awesome!!
2) reading and the library (yes, i love the smell of books, and that Kindle thing is heartbreaking to me! thats not a book!!)
3) My wonderful fiance Ryan.
1. my puppy- even tho she can be a beast
2. apples & peanutbutter. can’t go wrong 🙂
3.the feeling you get after running a half marathon
wow lots of comments!
Things that maka me happy:)
1) Friends and Family
2) Running
3) The sunshine
1. my amazing boyfriend
2. my puppy
3. creating new recipes
1. Spending time with my husband 2. Snuggling with my dog 3. Running outside…hurry up Spring!
Congratulations on February being so successful! Here’s what makes me happy:
1. Cuddling in bed Sunday mornings with no time pressure
2. Planning travels whether they take me home or to a foreign country
3. Cooking for others
SO many things to love…
1. a healthy body/mind to be able to do anything i want
2. a job, a home, clothing, clean water, good food, etc
3. a safe place to live
it’s so easy to take these things for granted – i know i do sometimes. but, without them life would certainly be SO very different.
oh man I would die for some of your macaroons!!!
My listy poo:
1. my loverboy.
2. running new distances (training for my first full and lovin it!)
3. music, especially songs that are tied to great memories.
1.) licking the tops of yogurt lids.
2.) My two-year-old nephew dancing in the living room with his sponge bob underpants and rain boots.
3.) The old man at the airport that sings “what a wonderful world”
1) My loving family (pups included)and friends
2) Cooking with a glass of wino in-hand 😉
3) Snuggle time and a good movie.
1. Power Vinyasa Yoga
2. Cooking new recipes with my boyfriend
3. Wine tasting
1) My HUGE engagement ring (been w/him for 9 yrs…finally!)
2) Looking at the Sunday paper & seeing make-up sales (especially Loreal buy1, get 1 free)
3) Looking at Fitnessista’s blog first thing in the morning & seeing a new post=) it makes my day!
1) My friends and family
2) Good books
3) Good music
Oh my, those cookies look awesome! You have me totally hooked on your breakfast cookies too; breakfast will never be the same. My three things would have to be:
1.) A wonderful supportive husband
2.) Wonderful supportive family & friends
3.) Life
1. blogging
2. animals
3. traveling
Great giveaway and thank you!
Enjoy!
Food, family, and warm weather
1. Sisters. They ground me. They love me. And are my rocks
2. Quality time with friends and family.
3. Good books
1. my boyfriend
2. animals (especially kittens, and three very special labs)
3. softball
1. My husband
2. My children
3. Running
1. My husband, my kids, my family, my friends.
2. Running
3. Vacations
And your blog of course!!
1. My familia!
2. A good workout
3. Some good food 🙂
1. My fiance, who is too cool for words!
2. My lunch box! Especially when it’s filled with food!
3. Top Gear! Those Brits are FUNNY!
Congrats to the shape up girls!!
1. My loved ones
2. Making people smile
3. A long run in the sunshine
1. My husband
2. Garlic/how it keeps me from getting sick
3. Our niece. She is absolutely amazing!
1. family
2.hard work paying off
3.frozen yogurt
=)
1. The feeling after I’ve run.
2. Watching the snow fall outside while I’m warm in bed.
3. The NYC Greenmarket!
1. My family
2. My dog rosie
3. Food blogs!!
1. Running outside, especially in the rain!
2. Cake batter ice cream:)
3. My golden retriever Lightning
The things I love MOST in this world:
1. My husband
2. My Parents
3. My puppies Whiskey and Diesel
(close 4th…. baked goods and coffee).
i’ve always said “rabbit, rabbit” not 3 times but only 2, and it has become a competition for me and my friend for the past 5 years on who can say it first on the first… i got her today.
1) a comfy bed with a warm comforter
2) conversation and food with my family and friends
3) laughing with my friends until I have a stitch in my side or cry or almost pee my pants.
1. My family
2. The FL sunshine
3. Coffee in the am
At this moment:
1. Coffee!
2. First signs of Spring!
3. Getting out of class early!
1.) Getting good grades
2.) My husband
3.) My hot little car!
Three things that make my happy:
1. My bf
2. Meeting fitness goals
3. My family
Things that make me happy
1. My hubby/family, friends, and doggies
2. Traveling
3. Football (Go Bears!)
1) My husband and our life together 🙂
2) My snuggly basset hound
3) Training and making progress towards my first ever NPC physique competition in June!
I love happy lists 🙂
3 things that make me happy:
1. decadent, fabulous dinners
2. My family, friends, puppy, bird and frogs
3. lazy sunday mornings
1. Hawaii (SO glad they didn’t get that huge tsunami!)
2. Melting snow
3. Getting packages in the mail 😉
1. My wonderful husband and 2 boys
2. Being pregnant with another healthy boy 🙂
3. My own health
I always bake something for the 1st of the month to celebrate. I’ve never heard of the rabbit rabbit tradition!
but to follow suit.
1.politics
2.laughter
3.my family including my pups
1. My family and my puppy 🙂
2. YOGA!
3. Quiet evenings spent at home cooking
1. my friends and family
2. being happy with my mind and body
3. making others laugh!
Yummm!
1. Going to Yoga with my sis
2. My Boxer puppies
3. Travel 🙂
1. My boyfriend
2. Backrubs
3. Sunshine and warm days
my three things:
1) my funny boyfriend
2) a good long run
3) discharging patients from the hospital!