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 new husband 🙂
2. my babies that are dogs, polly and dexter
3. finishing a long run!
Congrats on all your success! You deserve it. Three things that make me happy are my dog, my boyfriend, and lazy weekends 🙂
Great GIVEAWAY!!!
1. Family and love
2. Running
3. Science
🙂 xoxoxo
My three things
1. My husband, my family and my kitties
2. the feeling I get after a good hard workout
3. new shoes!
#1…My Husband,Children and Extended Family
#2…My Faith
#3…My LOVE of excersize ( and my bodies ability to do so !!! )
1. My fiance
2. My doggy
3. Spring Break being next week!!
My sweet little boy and my hubby!
My small circle of girlfriends
Friday at 5pm!
Three things that make me happy:
1. My boyfriend, family and friends.
2. Getting in a good workout and eating healthy
3. Oats in a jar, what can I say 😉
1. my family
2. my roomie 😀
3. a healthy lifestyle!
1. Sand between my toes
2. Peanut butter banana sandwiches
3. Smell of my morning latte 🙂
Three things that make me happy are:
1. My finace
2. Friends and Family
3. Dark chocolate and wine 🙂
I know thats actually more than three but what can I say I am a very happy person!
3 things that make me happy:
1. My husband
2. my 2 babies
3. working out
I’m pretty simple. 😉
1. My family, friends, and boyfriend
2. Being fit and healthy
3. warm brownies or chocolate chip ccokies!
1) My boyfriend William 🙂
2) Breakfast after a morning work-out
3)Whole Foods 😉
**P.S. love you, Gina! Getting all my other foodie friends hooked! 🙂
1. watching the sun rise over Boston
2. running (and getting faster)
3. cooking and eating delicious food, like the amazing veggie chili that awaits me for lunch today
3 things that make me happy
1. My amazing husband, silly pups, and family
2. My health
3. Lasagna 🙂
1. My husband 🙂
2. My dog and cats
3. My little nephew (he’s the cutest!)
1. My daughters
2. Sunshine
3. Stride Green gum
You are the second person to refer to this rabbit thing…and posted at the same time so I know it wasn’t influnced. I have NEVER heard of it! What kind of luck does it bring, how funny! Side note, I used to have a bunny that looked just like that. Little bugger got into EVERYTHING!!
Things that make me happy:
of course my family, but more randomly….
1)blue skies
2)clean sheets
3)the min I know my workout is done!
Three things that make me happy:
1. My family: boyfriend, newphew, everyone else 😉 LOL
2. My iPhone.
3. Scrapbooking 🙂
Yay for macaroons!
Three things that make me happy?
1. My family
2. Warm weather
3. Healthy food!
<3
My husband and 2 angels 🙂
the sun on my face
peanut butter
Three things that make me happy:
1) An amazing kickboxing class
2) Getting to see my boyfriend (long distance blows)
3) Snuggling with my kitties…who are also far away ;(
Did you get pinched or punched for the first of the month?
1. my husband and family
2. Friends reruns
3. Exercising
1) baby kicks in my belly
2) dripping sweat after a workout (pre-baby kicks in my belly)
3) crossing a finish line under my goal (pre-baby kicks in my belly)
I’d love to try some of your macaroons, I tried my own, but they weren’t quite as tasty as I hoped, dry nuggets is what I got. 🙁
Only three!? Okay, let’s see…
1. Tea
2. Yoga
3. Finding pennies on the ground
1. My husband and baby girl!
2. Yoga: just finding my breathe and moving
3. Reading a good book
1. My parents, three (amazing) older sisters, friends, and my tennis team
2. This blog! (I LOVE getting great tips for recipes and exercises)
3. Reading magazines/books in Barnes and Noble while sipping a latte,.. heaven 🙂
1. Waking up next to my boyfriend, soul mate, and best friend 🙂
2. My little cat
3. Not wanting to Work out and then feeling great and accomplished afterwards
Things that make me happy:
1. Surprising friends with little favors
2. Seeing children learn from what I teach them
3. Meals that take hours because your friends have so much to talk about
1. Knowing I am loved by God
2. My husband and two children
3. Being on a warm sunny beach in February!!!
1. My husband!
2. Hanging out with friends
3. Working out to be able to eat freely
1. My husband and daughter!! To be able to wake up every day and see them safe and healthy gives me great strength.
2. My apartment. I am grateful to be able to have shelter and a place to call home.
3. The internet!! Because then I get to read the fitnessista’s blog each day!!!!
My three favorite things:
1. husband
2. animals
3. a REALLY hard workout 🙂
1. My husband: Adam red beard and all:)
2. My group exercise classes (Cardio box, 321 Jump, and Power pump)
3. Movie watching. Old or new movies I don’t care
-my morning coffee
-falling asleep to the sound of rain
-warm, clean laundry 🙂
1.
Ooops, computer problems. 🙂 Let’s try that again.
1. My boyfriend (aka Future Husband). He’s the one that made me realize that maybe the idea of soul mates isn’t so crazy after all
2. Books. Reading always makes me happy.
3. Sunny winter days in Michigan – they are few and far between!
1. My husband and kids
2. My Kitty (Minnie)
3. Nut Butters!!!
Thanks for the giveaway! 1. My family and friends 2. A healthy body that I can use everyday 3. Being able to help,educate, and inspire my students everyday!
1. My husband
2. My two children
3. Running marathons
1. My family and friends and partner
2. Delicious raw food
3. Riding my bike!
The three things that make me happy
1.) Oatmeal + Greek yogurt + Goji berries + Cherries + almond butter
2.) Reading your bloggy w/ a cup of hot coffee
3.) Watching movies in pajamas with my boyfriend
I like reading everyone’s lists. Great post idea.
1) My husband, son and family!
2) Losing weight and getting healthy!
3) Chocolate and strawberries!
1. my sister and our wacky sense of humor that only we understand
2. clothes and shopping
3. my new fav food obsession: goat cheese. right now i think it goes with everything
1. my husband
2. a great workout that leaves you feeling accomplished
3. a wonderful home cooked meal
1. Sunshine!!!!
2. The beach/ocean (not just in the summer, anytime; it immediately relaxes me)
3. mi familia
1. my family!- the hubby, my two pups, my furball cat(aka: the personal heater-who knew a cat could generate so much warmth by sitting on your lap!)
2. Being able to be physically active- running, spinning, etc.
3. good food!
1. Living 5 minutes away from the beautiful beaches in my town
2. The unconditional love and support I receive from my family and friends
3. A fresh stack of a new month’s fashion magazines 🙂
1. Family
2. Tennis
3. Being myself!!!
My Dog and Family:)
Yummy GREEN smoothies or Juices!
New Magazines or Blog Posts 🙂