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. Sunshine and the beach
2. My daughter (60 pound red doberman)
3. Possibilities (big believer of anything can happen and that makes me extremely happy)
love your happy things! my 3 are:
1) my family
2) espn haha
3) working out and feeling good
thanks!
1. good food
2. my husband
3. my adorable puppy!
1. my boyfriend (future husband!!!) =)
2. my puppy
3. yoga
Ohh happy things!
1. My family
2. Nut butters
3. Sunshine
=)
1. March is my birthday month!
2. I saw a cardinal in the hedge next to my house this morning.
3. The Vampire Diaries comes back in 2.5 weeks (hahaha, just kidding…kind of).
1. My sistas and momma! They are my besties!
2. My furbaby.
3. Vinyasa yoga…hot hot hot!!
Love this idea!!
1. My husband
2. Sunshine
3. A great workout!
Things that make me happy: My electric blanket, oatmeal, boyfriend, running, and Survivor. 🙂
Eeeeeek, I NEED to try your ‘roons!
1. Overnight oats with raspberries
2. My husband
3. Spring is coming!
1. Family, friends, my cats and dog
2. Watching college football (Go Georgia!!)
3. Being at the beach
1. my faith in God
2. family, friends and girls (cats)
3. dancing
1. My husband, my son, and my daughter. Cutest kids EVER!
2. Zumba
3. I wore my “skinny” jeans yesterday for the first time in a LONG time, and tried on my jean shorts that I haven’t worn in like three and a half years and they FIT!!! Yay!!
1. My husband and son
2. Zumba (also!) I need zumba! It’s not a workout anymore, it is me time that I get to go and have fun. It’s like meditation 🙂
3. Traveling
I lvoe being Happy!
1. Friends/Family. duh!
2. A great run followed by an equally great Yoga sess!
3. all things girly (clothes, makeup, BOYS! etc)
1. My husband and family
2. Long runs in Central Park with good friends
3. Slipper socks!
3 Things That Make Me Happy:
1. My fiance.
2. My adorable cat Spike.
3. Sunshine!
1. My family and friends
2. My, my family’s, and my friends’ good health
3. Vacation days 🙂
1. Being healthy!
2. My Pug!
3. Lifting weights!
There are so many more things but I narrowed!!!
Gina, keepin’ up with the great shapeup workout ideas! 🙂
3 things that make me happy:
1. bikram yoga
2. having dogs (I hope one day soon!) as pet
3. cooking/baking in the kitchen!
1. Spring-like Sunshine
2. Great friends and family
3. Great food!
1.husband/son/family
2.cooking/baking
3.spin class
1. running
2. my cats
3. photography
1. my husband and kitty
2. being an aunt
3. kettle bell -lifting weights makes me feel like a bad ass 😉
1. family and friends!!
2. my pug puppy– she’s always happy to see me!
3. the stirring of spring here in the south (just beautiful!)
1. My family, boyfriend and my 4-legged child:)
2. Kickboxing classes
3. Sunshine
1. My fabulous boyfriend
2. Meeting my workout goals
3. Cookies!
1. my friends and family
2. my nikon
3. finding random money in pockets!
1. Hubby & kiddos
2. Bananas with Almond Butter
3. WATER. Seriously – I would be LOST without the taste of water. 😉
1. my 2 sons, ages 4 & 2 & my hubby
2. contributing to someone else’s happiness
3. the fact that I registered for my first ZUMBA class today! can’t wait to start. Thanks to you!
1. My fiance and mom
2. cheesy TV shows and good music to workout to @ the gym
3.spring and warm weather….I am in Nebraska and it has been a long and cold winter. It is March and we are still in the 30’s 🙁
1. 60 degree weather in February
2. running
3. camping by the water
3 things that make me happy?
1. Wine and food with family. 🙂
2. Hiking in the WA Mountains.
3. Traveling and exploring new places with loved ones.
Family and friends make everything better. 🙂
1. My husband, daughter, and puppy
2. Red wine
3. The beach
my boyfriend and best friends, my puppy, and good food! i want SO badly to try your macaroons!
1. my family
2. our new furniture that will be arriving tomorrow
3. baking!
1. My family (including my puppy =) )
2. Supportive friends
3. Runnnningggg!
1) My bf Zach, my friends, and family.
2) Puppies/dogs
3) SUNSHINE
I say Rabbit Rabbit twice on the 1st of the month….never heard that you should say it three times. haha
1. relaxing weekends w/ friends & family
2. warm sunny weather
3. sticking to fitness goals!
Fun!!
1. BF, family, and friends
2. Good health and the ability to run/ work out/ eat yummy healthy food
3. Having fun blogs like yours to read and be inspired by!
1. My hubby
2. My always snoring puppy boston terrier 🙂
3. My family and home
1. People around me (family, friends, boyfriend)
2. Where I am today (happiness, living in NYC, Job)
3. Running
1. boyfriend, family, pets, friends
2. perfect running weather
3. mimosas on the weekend 🙂
1. My husband
2. waking up to the sun
3. RUNNING!
1. Reading the “Chronicles of Narnia” at night with my husband.
2. Workouts that make me sore for days.
3. Birds singing as Spring gets closer.
It’s the little things in life.
1. Boyfriend (<3), roommate, mom, dad, sister!
2. WEEKENDS!!!
3. Girl Scout Cookies…which just arrived to my cubicle this morning! Holy Thin Mint temptation!
1. my kids (they make laugh & me smile everyday)
2. my husband (awesome partner in life)
3. my health (after watching my father & grandmother pass away last year, I want to live a renewed healthy life)
you know i want me some macaroons!!
1. my boxer pup
2. my family
3. great workouts!
Hi, Gina. I’m a newbie to your site (I got the link from Heather over at Heather Eats Almond Butter). I love your site, food ideas and your energy/zest for life and fitness, both of which are very inspiring! I am DYING to try those macaroons too!
Three things that make me happy:
1. My wonderful family, boyfriend, friends and pets! Couldn’t get through each day without them!
2. The fact that I’ve stuck with running – it’s definitely not my favorite way to exercise but I feel great afterwards – and I’m getting ready to compete in my first 10 mile race.
3. My new obsession – Stonyfield Oikos Honey Greek Yogurt with sliced bananas and cinnamon.
Thanks,
Kate