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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Wow congrats on doing so amazing!
3 things for me are my bf & dogs, having a job that I love, the fact that spring is literally just around the corner!!
1. My sisters and my boy (and of course my parents and friends)
2. Finishing my first half marathon
3. Planning a trip to California
1. spending time with family and friends
2. volunteering at the dog shelter
3. running, spinning, and snowboarding 🙂
1. My hubby, family, and friends
2. The relationship God has given us with himself.
3. A good workout; from yoga to running.
1. My husband and dog
2. Canada winning the gold medal hockey game
3. Peanut Butter
🙂
3 things that make me happy:
1. i moved to hollywood this year and i have made great friends and i’m having the time of my life!2
2. spinning class…my teacher plays the BEST music!
3. and…. my wonderful boyfriend who i live with 🙂
My faith
My family
Friends
1.My husband, bunnies, horse and dog
2.Being able to go home and see my family
3.Vacation 🙂
Ooh, so hard to choose just three!
1. My family, friends, and boyfriend for all their love and support
2. Volleyball – beach or indoor
3. Gigantic veggie-filled meals that can be eaten in bowls
1. My mom, boyfriend, friends and my brother
2. My faith and church
3. My job-most of the time!!
Hi Gina!
Three things that make me happy are:
1. My hubby and other family
2. A really tough, sweaty workout
3. But most importantly – my faith in God
1. The sound of my husband whistling (he only does it when he’s really relaxed and happy)
2. Playing with my two crazy kitties
3. Fresh apples or pears dipped in almond butter
1. Seeing my boyfriend’s face this moring. He’s away training for work. He’s been gone for 4 weeks and we have 7 more to go. He emailed me a picture this morning and I haven’t stopped smiling yet all morning long.
2. My family.
3. A good sweat-sesh. I never leave the gym grumpy!
Wow! Thanks for your generosity!
1. Friends/Fam
2. Spin!
3. Beaches
1) my mama (& familia)
2) my framily (friends that i consider family)
3) being able to pursue a graduate degree in poetry…nothing’s better than waking up happy with your life everyday, and happy with what you’ve chosen to devote it too <3
Just wanted to say congrats on such an awesome blog!! You are such an inspiring and motivational person and it makes me happy and excited to read your blog every day:) Keep it up girl! Three things that make me happy: my hubby (he’s in the AF too!), my beautiful little boy, and skype, cuz without it I wouldn’t get to see my family near enough! Thanks for all your encouragement and advice! Its soOOOOO appreciated!!
1) Good friends
2) Wine!
3) Yoga 🙂
1. My family and friends
2. Sun!!
3. Shopping, of course
It is so hard to choose only three things that make me happy!
1. My daughter
2. Coffee/Tea
3. relaxing with a great book
1. My husband.
2. Running
3. Oatmeal!
congrats!
1. running
2. watching my credit card debt decrease and my savings increase
3. spring, which is only 20 days away!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
1. God.
2. My family.
3. My strong, healthy body that allows me to run, bike, swim, and play with my kids!
Only 3 things??? I have SO SO MANY!! Let’s see…my fiance, my job, my family, Ironman training, my students, spring is coming, my co-workers, etc….
BTW, congrats on your Popular Blog! You are so inspiring and you deserve all your happiness!
1. My boys (1 year old and 4 year old)
2. My Husband
3. My dog
1. My daughter
2. Loving myself
3. Enjoying great times with family & friends!
1. My family, friends, horses, and my dog (hard to beat that!)
2. Nut Butter
3. Being healthy enough to excercise and workout!
1. My loving family which includes the friends that have become my family
2. My health/fitness which provides me the ability to run far distances
3. Oatmeal made with cooked banana and Amazing Grass cocoa infusion in a Trader Joe’s creamy salted almond butter jar, preferably with a BIG mug of coffee 😀
I would love to win some of your macaroons, but how to choose which kind?!?!
Things that make me happy:
1) my boyfriend and our puppers, Holland (Rhodesian Ridgeback) + Maggie (Italian greyhound)
2) reading the newspaper and drinking coffee in bed with the bf on a cold but sunny weekend morning
3) hiking in the mountains, which I never get to do now that I live in OK. Just thinking about it makes me happy though!
Happy Monday!
Hi Gina! February was my first month reading your blog, and I’m HOOKED! I’m creating my own supersets and doing Saxon Sidebends like a champ. Thank you! Three things that make me happy:
1) My fiance, Dave, aka “Dinker Donker” (lol)
2) Anything pickled. Especially pickles.
3) Hugging someone who rubs your back while doing so (versus quick little pats which suggests to me that perhaps they’re uncomfortable showing affection)
1. My amazing family
2. Running (love those endorphins 😉 !)
3. Amazing bloggers
how fun! my three things are:
1. my husband and puppers too 🙂
2. baking for other people
3. hiking all day long and then finishing with a marg on a rooftop bar!
1. My husband, family and friends
2. Race PR’s
3. the fall
SO happy for you!! So many exciting things on the horizon!
1) My boyfriend, friends and family
2) My job – Booty Camp Fitness instructor and Client Experience Specialist
3) Green Monsters
Three things that make me happy:
1) My boyfriend
2) My family
3) My cats
1. my best friend (of 11 years!)
2. going on a good, sweaty, run and having time to be in the gym for as long as i want!
3. cupcakes. cupcakes. cupcakes.
P.S. Could you post some macaroon recipes? They look so delicious, i would love to make them!
1. Music
2. Blogging
3. Indian Food (going at lunch today and though of you!)
1. School! (I’m doing my masters in counseling psych)
2. Dance
3. FUR-BABIES!!!!!!!!!!
1. My 4 bikes!
2. My family
3. Dark chocolate.
Thanks for the giveaway I’ve been dying to try your roons!!
1. My two girls – ages 7 and 2
2. Moving – running, walking, yoga, lifting, or anything else that moves
3. Chocolate!
1. My family, friends, and pets
2. Being outside and running
3. Snow
🙂 Thanks Gina!!
1. my husband and our boxer pup
2. chocolate
3. the hope that Spring is right around the corner!!
Those macaroons look delish!!!!
I am dying to try some macaroons! Here’s what makes me happy:
1. My Savior, Jesus Christ
2. My family
3. Eating clean & running!
thanks for holding such a generous giveaway!! my top three things are:
1. being inside my warm cozy home when its pouring outside!
2. chocolate!!
3. my family!!!
1. My family: hubby, kids, parents
2. wine & chocolate
3. exercise
1. My husband and family!
2. My garden (which is covered with snow right now….)
3. A great cup of coffee 😀
1. My hubby and Dog
2. The fact that I am becoming fit and healthy for the first time in my life
3. Healthy food! (I never thought I would say that!)
I have done a 180 in my life and have never felt better!
1. My fiance
2. My pup, Wally
3. never having to take the CPA exam ever again!
Being home with the fam, Running along the coast, and Nut Butter.
My 3 things:
1. My morning oatmeal
2. My boyfriend and my cat (I know, that’s 2)
3. Listening to awesome music (Glee!)
3 things eh?
1. My man, and family
2. A kick-ass workout
3. a great cup of coffee