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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things that make me happy 😉
1.) My family and friends
2.) My puppies
3.) eating well and exercise!
Love your blog!
1.The fact that my parents are best friends with my husbands and we dont have to be present for them to hang out!
2.My at home spa nights-(Bubble baths, Vino and a good Magazine)
3.That last mile feeling where you say to your self “I got this”
Three things that make me happy?
1.Spending time with my sisters
2.Finishing a run at the gym, knowing I went a little bit faster/longer
3.Reading magazines
Three things that make me happy:
1) Being Active
2) Learning something new and applying it
3) Live music
1) my love
2) the puppers
3) my 17th month old nephew : )
1)my family (dad and brother)
2)staying healthy and fit
3)a big veggie filled salad
things that make me happy…1) Peanut butter and bananna sammys on millet bread yum:) 2)Cooking for others 3) Blogs!!!
Three things that make me happy:
1.) my family and my precious roommates
2.) baking (cookies, cupcakes, cakes, pies)
3.) a good book and a cup of coffee
1. my puppy
2. my family and friends
3. eating healthy and exercise
1) My family/boyfriend/puppy
2) Oats
3) The St. Louis Cardinals, particularly my man Albert Pujols!! 🙂
1. my fiance Lee
2. Our pups, Tuck and Macie
3. Running- great way to catch up with friends and get fit~Good Luck on your Half!!! You will do great
1. my family and friends
2. travelling
3. celebrity gossip
1. My boyfriend 🙂
2. Starting to get back in a fitness routine
3. Food/fitness blogs and trying out everything they share!!!
1) My family & friends (obviously)
2) Being able to go to an amazing university and having a major I love, even though there are tough times
3) Being able to READ (whether they’re blogs, books, magazines, news, whatever!)
three things that make me happy:
1) my amazing family and friends
2) having an apartment in college (finally!) so I can make my own healthy meals
3) reading your blog 🙂 (I look forward to it every day!)
Things that make me happy:
1. Living with my boyfriend and our dog (just moved in!!)
2. Fresh flowers
3. The feeling after a great run
(4. Macrooonssss!)
1. My husband, kids and mom
2. My cats (especially at night when I have one who curls up and sleeps with me all night)
3. A morning where I can sleep in and curl up in bed still in my jammies and watch tv
1) the people in my life – family and friends
2) feeling healthy
3) running to great music
…can I add that winning these might bump #3 down??? 🙂
1) My fiance, family, & friends
2) My health
3) A delicious dinner and a bottle of red vino with people I love!
1) Friends/Family
2) My adorable yellow lab puppy, Maple
3) Getting to leave work at a reasonable hour and come home and relax on my couch
1. Running outside on a sunshine-y day
2. Watching the sunset with my best friends
3. Reading a fantastic book
1. My puppy/boyfriend/family
2. Setting new PRs and the way my body feels afterwards
3. Baking, especially finding fabulous recipes
1. My husband and beautiful smiling daughter 😀
2. relaxing with a nice glass of red wine and a good book
3. getting back into the healthy living routine!
1) Boyfriend, family, friends
2) Rewarding career
3) Fruit and starbucks
1) My darling husband and doggie
2) Knitting
3) Coffee
Awesome giveaway!! I would love to try these!
Happy things:
1) My family and friends
2) My dog
3) traveling
1. My fiance
2. The fact that my knee will probably be better by this weekend so I can run the Princess Half!
3. Today’s delicious Green Monster
1. My family (all 36 of my cousins – particularly the 6, 4, 2 and 3 month old ones)
2. Spring!
3. Cupcakes!
1) My family, boyfriend and friends
2) Red wine
3) Walk/running at the beach
1) family/friends
2) puppy
3) wedding planning!
Three things that make me happy:
1. My cat, Molly. I love coming home from work because she always greets me at the door and follows me around meowing at me (which I think is her way of telling me about her day!)
2. Baking. There is something about trying out a new recipe and having it work that is the biggest high. That and I don’t bake to eat…I bake to share and LOVE seeing people’s reactions to what I make.
3. The beach. I live on the beach near San Diego and I can’t imagine waking up in the morning and not being in such a beautiful place. I am VERY lucky!
1. My familyyy!
2. My health
3. My strength
1. My freedom
2. Having an amazing boyfriend
3. Hair Color
1- my cute husband
2- my friends and family
3- traveling to new places
1. my cats
2. cooking
3. zumba, i’m obsessed!
I always say “rabbit rabbit” every first of the month…it’s something my family has done for years, but I didn’t know other people did it for good luck too!
3 things that make me happy:
1. My wonderful boyfriend
2. Running – I love the complete focus it gives me
3. Dessert! 😛
1. my fiance
2. my kit-cat
3. shopping!
1. my “seksi” boyfriend 😉
2. ZUMBA!
3. shopping, spending time with my friends, and Foooood
(i guess that’s a little more than 3… oops!)
😛
1) my family
2) my friends
3) and yummy raw desserts!!!!
1. My family (including boyfriend and pets!)
2. Healthy, delicious food
3. Step aerobics class
1. My husband being cancer free for a year. Yay!!!
2. My twins! They are my loves.
3. A really good book!
1) Coming home to two crazed hyenas on crack (my Vizslas) and my 13 year old awesomest dog ever (black Lab)
2) Coming home to the greatest boyfriend that ever lived (who would have thought he would have come from Oklahoma)
3) Discovering a new restaurant or new food that I want to share with everyone. I’m kind of obsessed with food. As are all of you. So that makes me happy.
1. family- couldn’t do life without ’em
2. my cat- he has so much energy and never fails to find a way to make me smile
3. laughing – redundant? kinda, but I love to laugh 🙂
3 Things that make me happy:
1. Kitties XD
2. Iced Coffee
3. Candles
those macaroons look soooo goood, i sure i hope i get picked! also, i love that plum-colored nike zip up you’re wearing in the picture, tressss cute!!!! XD
Gooo Fitnessista XD hehehe
Three things that make me happy…
1. My family: parents, grandparents, little sister, and fiance
2. My road bike, Dexter
3. Honey peanut butter
1. Husband + Family – love them to pieces
2. Pets – Chopstick, Scout, and Joey “the Jaws” Chestnut
3. Organization
Three things that make me happy? In no particular order 🙂
1. Going for a walk in the woods with my mp3 and walking on crunchy snow
2. My hubby, walking hand in hand with him!
3. A glass of wine with the hubs after a long day.
1. yoga
2. laughing with friends and family
3. a hot cup of joe and some ‘roons!
1. Hugs from my boys
2. A great nights sleep
3. Date night!
1. How music can change my mood.
2. My kitty cat.
3. Not be allergic to nuts!