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. My best friends and family
2. Yoga
3. Raw food!!
1. My hubby and kids
2. My puppers (We have three!)
3. Days when everyone in the house can sleep in 🙂
1) The fact that I’ve been mostly vegan/ high raw since labor day and I don’t feel deprived of a thing!
2) Living 9 blocks from the pacific ocean- how did I get so lucky?
3) Completing my first “long run” of 5 miles on saturday. I’m not a runner but I’m seeing that anyone can do it!
Happy Monday to you!
1. my boyfriend, and my puppy
2. coffee in the morning
3. running!
1) friends and family.
2) my work.
3) when the sun shines after the rain.
1. Seafood
2. My family
3. Good books
1. My cherub faced nephews
2. The cherry blossoms that are a blommin’ in the NW
3. this red quinoa I am eating for breakfast with banana and almond milk. Yum!
1. my boyfriend
2. the feeling i get after a hard cardio work out
3. being home! (aka not in my college town)
1. My husband and our fur-baby, Quincy- a beagle mix. 🙂
2. Cooking/baking then getting to eat!
3. Reading all the fun blog entries in my blogroll.
1. My Children
2. My Dog “Bo”
3. A healthy life
Have a great Monday:)
Three things:
1. My fur babies!
2. My job
3. Good friends
My three Happy Things:
1. Knowing and feeling that I’m loved
2. Being in community with others
3. The amazing feeling after a hardcore workout, especially a run or step-class.
I’ve always wondered what those delicious-looking macaroons taste like! And I’ve almost bought them several times at whole foods/etc just because of reading your blog! Congrats on the restaurant and all the new possibilities that life is bringing 🙂
Three things that make me happy:
1. Waking up early and getting things done (but not too terribly early)
2. Spending fun time with my buddy (fiance)
3. Morning coffee shake-killer workout routine
The three things that make me happy are my family (hubby and crazy ol’ kiddos), the ability to maintain my awesome GPA in college, and a great laugh with a friend!
1) Good, healthy food
2) Travel
3) Spending time with my fiance
1. Warm weather and melting snow!
2. My family
3. Enjoying a good book over a cup of coffee
1. My boyfriend, family, and friends
2. Running, Spinning, and Yoga
3. Oatmeal 🙂
1. My friends + family
2. Running
3. College
1. My boyfriend who is also my best friend!
2. Running
3. Nursing (i’m a nursing student and can’t wait to be a real nurse! :-))
Mmmmm…macaroons! Here’s three things that make me happy:
1. Running (keeps me sane too)
2. My niece and nephew (they’re so carefree!)
3. A good glass of vino (no explanation necessary)
1. the crunch the snow makes when i run through it
2. the shuffle button on my ipod (you never know what great song you forgot about will show up)
3. the way my husband looks at me as if he couldn’t love me anymore (but does!)
1. Friends/husband (mostly) 😉
2. Food
3. Working out (after it’s finished). 🙂
1. My family, boyfriend, friends
2. Running
3. Watching food TV
(1) my best friend is home from touring with her dance company!
(2) Bachelor finale tonight – monday night party? I think yes!
(3) New month = fresh outlook. Plus I live in northern Canada and the weather has been beyond awesome
1. My family, friends, and of course my boy 🙂
2. Starting the day with a strong workout followed by a yummmy breakfast
3. Chocolate almond milk
Hubby/family
Jamaica
The beach, going barefoot, sun
So many things make me happy! Life is good!
1. my family, boyfriend and kitties
2. trying new workouts or exercises (like Zumba on Saturday!)
3. Food and trying new foods
yum yum they look so good, I need to purchase a nice dehydrator, maybe after a couple paychecks if i can make it through the 4am wake up everyday..uhgg..
Those ‘roons look amazing!
3 things that make me happy:
1. My husband and fur babies waking me up on a Saturday morning with sneak kiss attacks!
2. Coming home after a long 8-5 to my little family, treadmill and a great, healthy dinner.
3. Long Sunday shopping extravaganzas with my best shopping partners in crime!
What a great way to start off a Monday!
1.) My huz and our doggie! 2.) yoga 3.) a big salad
1) Husband, puppy, fam, friends, life
2) Being on this journey to a healthier lifestyle & having fabulous blogs to read to help & motivate me
3) Spring is almost here 🙂
1. Heated blankets
2. Reading
3. Spinach enchiladas
1- My daughter
2- Spinach pizza (now with goat cheese!)
3- My dogs
1) my friends and their great senses of humor
2) hearing a really good song on the radio that I’d forgotten I love
3) doing the crossword puzzle in the paper (yep, I’m a dork) 🙂
1. My puppies, family and friends
2. Baking / eating cupcakes
3. A good sweaty workout 🙂
1. my family & doggy
2. foooood 🙂
3. summer days spent at the beach!
1. My boyfriend Clayton who is currently far away from me.
2. Running and eating
3. My friends and family who fully support my decisions.
1) My family (hubby and kids)
2) Running, exercising, praising God
3) Learning new things!
I am enjoying your blog. I am very new to it, and your raw outlook is intriguing. Thank you!
1. My family, especially my sister.
2. Martial arts/running/working out.
3. My puppy Bella.
If I could write 4 things, #4 would be your macaroons!!! Haha
Raya @ RayaRuns.com
1. My family who support me in everything! (Even if it’s something they roll their eyes at.)
2. Competing in pageants and not always winning, but knowing that I did the best I could after preparing myself both physically and mentally. (With HUGE inspiration from the Fitnessista ;))
3. Being in college! But also being able to stay away from the temptation to party every night by having fun WITHOUT alcohol.
1. The physical ability to workout!!
2. My family
3. The treatment program that helped me recover from my eating disorder
1. family- my wonderful boyfriend, loving mom, my sister, my kitty
2. good health- the ability to go for long runs, enjoy the great outdoors
3. art of any kind, especially music
1. Family & friends!
2. Training for a marathon and raising money at the same time!
3. Knowing that I’m TWO terms away from graduating law school and ONE term away from moving home for GOOD!!!!!
1. My nonna, who I spoke to today for the first time in 2 weeks (a long time for me!!)
2. My husband’s cooking skills, for making dinner amazing and romantic whenever he wants!
3. My new blog design! It makes me happy to see the changes I envisioned in my head come to life!
1. My puppy, Boo. He never fails to brighten my day!
2. My family, they support me and love me no matter what!
3. Being able to wake up every day and enjoy freedom in every form. (Thank you Pilot!!)
Congratulations on a great February!
Three things that make me happy:
1. Puppy kisses
2. Yoga
3. Dark chocolate!
1. Sunshine so bright that I absolutely need my sunglasses.
2. Freshly painted toes.
3. A snail-mail surprise.
1. recycling
2. the color green
3. shopping!
1. My family
2. My boyfriend
2. New York City in the fall
1. My husband
2. Vacations!!
3. Nights out with friends 😀
1. People who make me feel loved and cherished in their presence
2. Feeling proud of myself
3. being outside in the sun on a hike