WSU Re-cap + a Giveaway
Hi guys! Happy Monday!
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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. friends, family, boyfriend
2. Penn State football
3. Trader Joes
1) Friends and Family
2) Music
3) Yoga
1. Friends and Family
2. The Internet
4. mustard
1. My wonderful boyfriend
2. My dog and 2 cats
3. My health!
1. My two kitties, Clack and Zooey
2. A clean house
3. A call from an old friend
1. Laughter. I love making people laugh and just laughing in general. Knowing I can do that brings a constant smile to my face.
2. My friends and family. Without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
3. Food. I LOVE trying new things. I would LOVE to try your macaroons. I am forever drooling over the pictures.
1) Running
2) A glass of red wine after a hard day at work
3) Boyfriend, family, nephews and friends!!
You know, I’ve NEVER heard of doing that on the first of the month! 🙂
1. Receiving big bear hugs from my boyfriend.
2. Waiting in lines for roller coasters 3,2,1…AHHH!
3. The smell of baked goods ready to come out of the oven.
1. My Horse Abbey
2. Anything involving chocolate, peanut butter, bananas and my mouth
3. Cardio, Strength Training and doing yoga
1. coffee
2. Friday
3. snuggling with my bf!
three things that make me happy are
– family, boyfriend, and friends
– red velvet cupcakes
– iced coffee
1. coffeeeeeee
2. your inspiring blog!!!
3. shoe shopping 🙂
1. Family
2. Hiking
3. Kale
Three things that make me happy
1. Coming home to my loving & considerate boyfriend every day
2. Long walks, the better for reflecting on life
3. hot cup(s) of coffee
1. The love of my great family and friends.
2. A KU basketball win.
3. Music.
Yay! I have never had a macaroon, but I would LOVE to try some of yours!!! The pics always look so delish!
Three things that make me happy:
1) Spending time with my husband, family and friends.
2) Hearing kids giggle so hard they can’t stop (it’s contagious!)
3) Feeling my body in motion, my muscles working hard, and my lungs filling with air! Ah-ma-zing!
1. My mom
2. Spinning
3. Starbucks!
1. Laughing with people that I love.
2. Finishing a great book.
3. Accomplishing something that I can feel proud of.
Three things that make me happy:
1. Powering through a hard workout to heel the rush of accomplishment
2. Giving and getting hand-written notes
3. Creating a successfully delicious new recipe
Your macaroons look so delicious!!!
1. Wine 🙂
2. My dog, Kailani
3. Internet
My three things!!
1. The Episcopal community
2. A good workout!
3. Following my favorite blogs 😀 Love ya!
1) My fiance
2) My dog
3) cheese 🙂
1)my loved ones
2)working out
3)good veggie eats
1) My boyfriend
2) My family
3) Food blogs, like this one!
The color aqua
starting the day fresh
A smile on my husband’s face
1. The Hubs and puppies (our family for now)
2. Runs
3. Sunshine!
Friends, Family, Exercise, Zumba, my puppies Jack and Lucy. Dessert! Yum!
1. My… forester? Mycologist? Ha, maybe I should just call him my man.
2. Sunshine
3. Peanut butter.
1. My family, friends, and pets
2. Good food
3. Being successful
1)my family, its large and in charge.
2)good food, how can good food not make one happy
3)A good nights sleep, simple
1) My son, bf, family and friends
2) sunshine and birds singing
3) exercise
I hope i win!! hehe macaroons look freakin fantastic!!
1. my husband!
2. my first graders
3. hot tea
1.My friends
2. Sushi
3. Swimming
1) Seeing the magnolia trees start to bloom in the Spring
2) Boosted energy from a good workout
3) Laughing with my husband
1. Traveling
2. Good Food
3. Time spent with my husband 🙂
1. Working out
2. Getting a haircut
3. Flowers
The laughter of my husband and kids.
The beach, any beach
When God even answers prayers and show that He even cares about the little things.
1. Any time spent with friends and family
2. Music
3. Mani/Pedi or any self grooming
1. My love, my family, my friends and laughing with them all
2. Baking/eating
3. Walking outside on nice days
1. hubby and daughter and family
2. working out
3. your blog….luvs it!!!!!
1. My husband/puppies/family
2. Running/hiking/snowshoeing on a sunny day
3. My couch with a cup of tea and a book
Three things that make me happy
1. The hubs
2. The color PINK!
3. Dancing around to awesome jams
Things that make me happy:
1. Awesome boyfriend =O))
2. All my pets: cats, dog, cows
3. Finishing a great workout!
macaroons!
Three things:
1)lots of chocolate
2)day dreaming about living in Hawaii
3)running
Three things that make me happy:
1. A glass of wine at the end of the day.
2. Fitting into old jeans (not yet happened but hopefully soon)
3. Making it through a really tough workout when I literally thought, “There is no way I can finish this whole hour of spin class with this crazy instructor.” But then I did it!
1. Family and friends
2. Playing sports
3. Shopping for myself & others 🙂
1) freinds and ma famille
2) yoga
3) gorgeous weather, fun things outdoors, trying new (fun) things!
1. my family / returning home to california to see my family (+BRILLIANT WEATHER!)
2. a clear blue sky
3. almond butter banana/cinnamon sandwiches!
1) Family
2) Farmers Market
3) Sleeping
1. My husband
2. Our kids
3. Running
Thanks for the chance!! 🙂