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. My husband and family
2. Sunshine and warm weather(I live in MN so it has been a long winter)
3. Trying to be healthier
1) Spending quality time with my family and friends
2) Starting race training again
3) Curling up in/ under pillows and blankets on a cold day
1. Family, my love and my old little dog
2. My job (I feel so lucky to wake up and be excited to go to work!)
3. Chicago (My home town (temporarily re-located for now, but hope to move back soon))
1. My family, including my two favorite maltepoos Cody and Jack!
2. Having a strong, healthy body
3. Ice cream 🙂
1. my Mister
2. Peanut butter and banana
3. Laughing till my stomach hurts
1. MY FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND BLOGGERS!
2. RUNNING!!
3. GOOD FOOD 🙂 aka anything chocolate!
1- My husband
2- Dobby (my puppy)
3- Blogs
(1) Running
(2) Cycling
(3) Being able to do #1 and #2 without pain!
1) My daughter and hubby
2) Skiing (and working out)
3) Being with my girlfriends and family
1) Friends/Family
2) My dog
3) FOOD 😀
(1) My family, dogs and friends
(2) Running (breaking a sweat in general)
(3) Dark chocolate
1) Sunshine
2) Laughing with my amazing friends, family, and boyfriend
3) Maintaining my healthy lifestyle that I began for myself about a year and a half ago! 🙂
3 things that are making me happy right now:
1. My “Glee” station on Pandora
2. Peanut butter
3. Good coffee
=)
1 my husband and my two beautiful dogs
2 baking
3 sleeping in!
1- My husband, family and puppies!
2- My awesome university job (and my amazing students)!
3- Soy lattes
Congrats on your blog readership!
1. being with the people i love
2. finishing hard workouts
3. getting good grades on hard work!
1. My husband, doggies and family
2. Yoga
3. Running
1. My family & friends
2. My career
3. Sunshine 🙂
1. My amazing partner Jess
2. My new running skirt!
3. Larabars – esp. cashew cookie and coconut cream pie 🙂
Can’t WAIT to buy your ‘roons online through your bakery!!!
1. my family and friends
2. morning coffee
3. reading
1. Catching up with friends this weekend.
2. Spinning class tonight! Yeah!
3. Finding out I am going to be an Aunt again!
1-my fiance
2-our new doggie!
3-spring! our yard is full of life! and i get to plant the garden soon
1. Sundress weather
2. yoga
3. my family and friends!
fun giveaway! 🙂 Here are three things that make me happy!
1. family
2. my boyfriend
3. eating healthy!
1) hot sweaty yoga
2) traveling around the world
3) my family
1. Friends, Pets, and Family
2. Cooking
3. A clean house
1. my college dorm
2. new york city
3. peanut butter and co.
1. Hubby, Family, and Friends!
2. Wii!
3. Reading good books and blogs!
I have been a long-time lurker….coming out to say hi – love love love your blog!
1. The Fitnessista blog
2. Enjoying Austin’s outdoors with my friends
3. The adrenaline rush from a great workout!
1. my boyfriend and our beautiful pup jackson
2. cooking
3. sunshine
1) My kiddos, family & friends <3
2) Making healthy, delicious food & Green monsters!
3) Rocking the crap out of an amazing workout!
1. My Family
2. Warm weather/sunshine
3. Oatmeal with pumpkin and bananas
– my mama and my boyfriend (aw)
– roses/peonies/ranunculus/carnations/chrysanthemum/etc.
– going to bed early!
1. My family
2. Cooking
3. Yoga
1. Appreciating the little things…someone letting you in front of them in line at the market when you have 1 item and they have 10.
2. A phone calll from a friend when they have great news and you are the 1st person they want to shate it with.
3. Looking forward to a friday night out with girlfriends when you have worked hard all week and just want to hang out for a couple of hours with no worries:)
1. My family
2. Meditation
3. Local and organic produce!
Congrats on the page views:D
1. My loved ones
2. Spring is coming!
3. Running
Have a great day, Gina!
1. My Man
2. Long walks with friends
3. Cereal
Yay I would LOVE to win!
1. My family
2. Running
3. My friends
1. Baking up a storm in the kitch
2. Watching reality shows on the couch with my Momma
3. The sound of waves crashing on the beach
3 things that make me happy (other than reading your blog every morning) 🙂
1. My amazing mother.
2. My funny dog.
3. Teaching Jazzercise everyday. Those students make my day better.
Now this is the best…
1. My fiance, family + friends
2. Peanut butter
3. Dogs!
1. My family
2. Dreaming about my future
3. Making playlists for my long runs!
1. That Jesus died for my sins!!
2. my daughter!!
3. My husband!!
…so many awesome posts. this is going to be a tough competition!
1. my husband – who allows me to be my true self each and every day and the queen of fitness
2. gina…i am with you on this one…zumba!!! just went to a zumbathon last night (all proceeds benefitted the “hope for haiti” fund – 250 people were in attendance and we raised $1200) and got my sweat on for 2 WHOLE HOURS. it was freaking fantabulous! any form of exercise makes me happy though (spinning, running, step aerobics, pilates, kickboxing)
3. let’s see…this is a tie but tuning into glee (when oh when will you be coming back? i miss you so…especially mr. schuster & the topsy turvy cheerio’s coach sue sylvester) and trying new foods/recipes every week. variety is the spice of life.
Congrats on a successful month of Shape-Up and for the blog doing so well 🙂
1. Perfectly sunny spring days, when it’s neither too hot nor too cold.
2. Early morning workouts
3. Reading myself to sleep with a good book at bedtime.
1. My family and friends
2. Good food
3. Sleeping outside in the warm sun
🙂
1. Family
2. Being Healthy!
3. Oatmeal
1. Unconditional, true love with friends, family, and God
2. Freshly brewed coffee with milk and stevia!
3. Arrangements of baked veggies fresh out of the oven
1.) My 2 precious sons and my husband
2.) A power workout at the gym with friends
3.) Coffee in the morning