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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1. Roasted squash
2. Harry Potter
3. Public transport
1. The Hubs & my family
2. Rhett Butler our adorable beagle
3. Enjoying a glass of wine in the evening with calories to spare!
Too cool!
1. My hubby, pups and family
2. Oatmeal
3. Cooking/baking
1. My sweet lil’ family (hubby, daughter, puppy)
2. Hiking
3. Traveling/seeing the ocean
Congrats on the great month! I’m hoping someday, my blog will take off like yours too 🙂
1) husband/friends/family/pets (ok i copied)
2) cooking great food
3) having a job i love
1. hubby, pooch & family
2. running
3. wine
1. My family
2. Running
3. Sunshine
1. My baby girl
2. Sunshine
3. A good nights sleep
1) My puppy Mocha (who isnt actually a “puppy”, but all dogs are puppies)
2) Running, dancing, kickboxing, spinning (any physical movement)
3) … it would have to be a tie between coffee and dark chocolate yummm 🙂
Happiness for me:
1) Daughters Emma and Annie
2) Hubby
3) running
My DH, kittehs, and Pilates all make me very happy!
Congrats on your AMAZING February!!!
Three things that make me happy:
1) My family, my friends, my boyfriend
2) Treating my body right through healthy eating and exercise.
3) Relaxing on a Saturday afternoon after a crazy hectic week
I sort of love everything on icanhascheezburger but I still get annoyed when things are misspelled. I guess it makes it funnier! Ha.
Three things that make me happy:
1. my family
2. art (I’m going to be broad because books/music/art/film is my love)
3. amazing weather
1. quality time with God, family, and good friends
2. a new really creative yummy snack that just explodes in your mouth
3. that post-workout feeling like a high 😉
1) my sister, family, friends & wonderful people in my life
2) baking/cooking/enjoying FOOD
3) running/yoga!
im sure the macaroons would make this list too if i was lucky enough to win 🙂
1. Summer coming up soon!
2. Sleeping in
3. My friends & family 🙂
1. stovetop banana oatmeal
2. a strong cup of tea with milk
3. snuggling!
1)family
2)running
3) frozen yogurt
1. My waitressing job (seriously, most fun I’ve ever had)
2. My parents’ rock solid, wonderful marriage
3. The fact that I look so much like my mom (mostly because she’s such an incredible person, but maybe a little bit because she’s just about the hottest, healthiest 47 yea old I’ve ever met)
I’m so happy that February was so great for you!
1. My hubby and my puppy
2. Blogs
3. A good book
1. Making people happy
2. Baking/cooking/trying new recipes
3. My 3 fur babies, plus fam and friends, obviously 🙂
1. Family and friends
2. Great food
3. Great books
1. Green monsters
2. Nailing a new yoga pose! Or those rare days when my balance is awesome and I look like a rockstar doing balance poses
3. This is weirdly specific, but it always makes me happy when I have exactly enough of an ingredient for a recipe. It just happened yesterday when I was making your sweet potato chili.
Congrats on the great month!
1. Family
2. Running
3. Fruit!
1. My sister, my best friend James, and my family
2. My favorite foods: sweet potatoes, blueberries, and broccoli
3. Singing (anywhere and everywhere!)
Love the picture; so cute!
1. Taking a road trip with the windows down, my dog in the passenger seat and great music playing on the stereo.
2. Sunshine & blue skies!
3. Completing/overcoming something you never thought you would be able to.
1. My relationship with God 🙂
2. My hubby, 2 sweet kiddos and family
3. A good sweaty workout!
1. God/faith
2. family/friends
3. sunshine
1. My family and friends
2. Running and being in the great outdoors
3. Music!
1 – my family! (of course!)
2 – Pilates and Yoga
3- Nut Butters!
3 things that make me happy:
1. My garden, home and farm (is that 3 in 1?)
2. My husband – he’s my calm at the end of each day
3. My cat, Miss Annie – love without end, she’s my best little friend
1.Running
2. My family/ friends
3. Oatmeal!!! I never go a day without it!! : )
1) Running!
2) Having a job that feeds my inner math nerd
3) The best guy on the planet
1). Feelin the love and support of my wonderful family and great boyfriend
2). Jogging on the beach with my dog
3). DANCING!!
1) Warm Breakfasts
2) Sweaty workouts
3) Warm nights
1. my husband, sons, and daughter
2. books
3. walking outside in the sunshine
1. My furbabies
2. Pandora at work
3. sexy shoes
1.) My boyfriend/my family/my friends
2.) Reading a book so good you can’t put it down
3.) Breaking a REALLY good sweat – the kind that makes you want to put on fresh pajamas because you’ve worked so hard
1. Family and Friends
2. Trader Joes…I’m seriously like a kid in a candy store there
3. chocolate with peanut butter
1) Painting
2) Breakfast
3) New Experiences!
Yay for macaroons!
1) my husband
2) running
3) that picture of the bunny!
1.) My cat Shasta – and especially how she follows me around every morning before work purring up a storm.
2.) Running outdoors and the calm it gives.
3.) Music!
1.) My grandparents, boy, dog, & cat.
2.) My wonderful friends who push me to be my best.
3.) Reading, I can’t get enough of it.
1) My wonderful dad
2) Working out in a partially empty gym/breaking a sweat which means I have accomplished something
3) A bowl of fruit and cereal
1. Prayer, meditation, and reading the Bible
2. Spending time with my family and friends
3. Sharing vegan meals with large groups of people to promote social justice!
Love, love your blog! Thanks to you I heard about & purchased chia seeds, which are now a daily addition to my diet. You motivate me to get my behind in motion and I’m a better person for that! Thank you thank you thank you!! 🙂
1. My hubby and furbabies
2. Gettin’ my ‘swoll’ on at the gym
3. Sticking to my budget!
1) My hubby Keith, my amazing 4 teenagers, my family
2) My trainer – she pushes me to the limit twice a week & keeps me motivated!
3) Running, it keeps me sane & I always try to run for a reason! 🙂
What a great giveaway! Three things that make me happy are: my beast (dog), my hubby, and shopping!
I have never heard the rabbit rabbit rabbit thing! SO cute.
Here’s my three things!
1. My man, Joel. He’s the sweetest!
2. Trying new foods
3. Checking your blog! (hello bonus points!?)
1. My hubby & daughter
2. Rollercoasters
3. Spring