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. sunshine 🙂
2. friends, family, boyfriend, doggie
3. good food, exercise and winning giveaways!
1. my dog boo boo + all animals
2. the ability to exercise as much as i want
3. good food!!: nut butter, fruits, veggies, chocolate
1. spending quality time w/ friends, family & my boyfriend
2. walking my pug & running with my german shepherd mix
3. great weather – think san diego (except i live in st louis)
What makes me happy?
1. my husband and our two kids
2. staying at home with them~the kids
3. thinking about retirement-with my husband and all we can do and see
Hope your elixir worked and you are feeling better by morning!
1) my angel baby dominic.
2) my cavalier king charles spaniel
3) reading a good book late into the night
ahhh you have a cavalier?!? i’ve been begging the pilot for one, forever 🙂
1. beautiful weather
2. friends and family
3. my health
1) My family!!
2) A beautiful day with an amazing work and healthy food!!
3) Relaxing with my boyfriend
1. My Hubby, my momma and my puppy Elle
2. Running ( and getting better at it every week!)
3. Cooking new things
4. Your blog! thanks for all the fun posts!
1. my amazing husband/best friend
2. cooking for & then eating with the people i love
3. barney butter & naturally nutty vanilla almond butter mmmm:-)
1. My family and my boyfriend, Kevin 🙂
2. My health.
3. Dancing.
I know chances are slim, but here goes!!
1. My boyfriend, My parents, and My brother
2. Sleeping in on Saturday and waking up to piping hot oatmeal topped with frozen bananas and blueberries
3. Getting into DENTAL SCHOOL!!!! Wooohooo!!
1 – My adorable husband
2 – My kitten
3 – Weekends!
I’ve wanted to win these since I started reading your blog!!
1. my boyfriend! and our furbabies 🙂
2. vacations!
3. dessert!! 😉
1. My son Noah
2. Hubba Brian
3. Mountains in Montana
1. my God, my family, and friends
2. trying new and healthy raw recipes
3. being more adventurous with vegan cooking and baking!!
1. Getting discharged from jury duty
2.Nourishing my mind and body
3. The thought of traveling the world one day
Wow – I have no chance at winning this, since I’m comment # 760ish, but here are my 3 things:
1) My 11-month-old baby girl
2) My hubby
3) Treating my body well, with exercise and nutritious food
🙂
1. Spending time with boyfriend, family, friends, and students
2. Cooking good healthy food/eating good healthy food. Good red wine.
3. Good workouts
Three things that make me happy!
1- My soon-to-be husband!
2- drinking coffee and/or chocolate 😀
3- my sweet little nieces, and of course my family!
I would lurve some macaroons too, so if I were to win, they would probably make the list 😀
There are SO many things that make me happy, I feel very blessed. But, three big ones are:
1. my Luke (bf)
2. my family
3. running
1) books
2) my toy chihuahua, Dolce Dior
3) chocolate
What a great giveaway, I am so hoping I win!!!
1- family, pets and friends
2- Zumba
3- Kauai
thanks for a sweet giveaway
1. my hubbie, dog and cat
2. sunshine and exercising
3. getting hair hilites
775 COMMENTS!!!! People love their macaroons! loool I doubt I’d win coming in dead last. Meh worth a try anyway.
1. My mommy
2. Sushi
3. Kind strangers
Yay for Feb. Being a good month!
1. New experiences with my hubby
2.Cuddling with my puppy
3. Travelling to NashviLle to visit my family
1. my COACH (not the purse, the man -you have a pilot, i have a coach!)
2. red wine and chocolate (its a necessary combo so it counts as 1)
3. sunshine!
1. My boyfriend/family
2. A lifestyle of balance!
3. Getting my hair done!
I want macaroons!
1. Jesus
2. My sweet Hubby and Kids
3. My bestie!
1. my dogs + family
2. protein cakes with peanut butter
3. travel
1. Boyfriend, pup, family, and friends
2. Fresh cookies
3. Being stress free!
1. Family
2. Rain
3. French Fries
1. maybe not running per se, but the high I get after!
2. sunshine
3. macaroons!!
1) running
2)cooking and baking
3)travel
1. running
2. iced coffees
3. good company
Three things that make me happy:
1. My awesome husband, who is always good at making me laugh and has finally agreed to drink lactaid instead of milk!
2. When you know you had a wicked workout because when you finally hit the bed that night, you have that nice ache in your muscles.
3. A big, delicious salad that I did NOT have to make myself. (Salad always tastes better when someone else does the work)
3 things that make me happy:
1. my tlvbm (who is now my fiance!)
2. running
3. eating dark chocolate
**4. my secret 4th is sleeping in….**
3 things that make me happy:
1. cooking
2. my dog
3. yoga
1. my family 2. health 3. helping clients with their speech impediments (am a Speech-Language Pathology masters student….graduating sooooon!! ahhhh)
1. My husband and 5 year old son
2. Taking long walks with my family
3. A tie between weight lifting and reading for pleasure
1) MACAROONS !
2) Jason, Basil my dachshund
3) sushi
!. My family
2. My friends
3. the outdoors!
My family, being in the kitchen doing some un-baking, and a good glass of wine 😉
1. my boyfriend’s goofiness
2. oatmeal yumminess
3. that euphoric feeling after a nice run
carbs, running, family & friends 🙂
1) napping
2) knitting
3) walking
1. Family and friends
2. Traveling
3. Baking and cooking.
1. My family and friends
2. Having moments that I truly just don’t want to end!
3. Thinking about marrying my boyfriend 🙂
1. Wine nights
2. Running
3. The ocean
1. my beautiful baby boy
2. sunshine and water
3. yoga
My husband and children!
My furry little chihuahuas,
and the beautiful gifts from God every day.
🙂