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.The amazing feeling I get after a workout!!
2. Cooking and EATING healthy meals!! (and sharing with my family and Boyfriend)
3. Having very excited, happy happy clients! (Im a wedding decorator)
1. my family
2. oatmeal
3. running on a beautiful sunny day with a slight breeze
1. My friends and boyfriend
2. Running
3. Warm Florida Days 🙂
1. my puppy
2. my friends
3. working with my clients ( PT) they always brighten my day!!!
1. my boyfriend/love of my life
2. My cockapoo Brooks/little love of my life
3. new running shoes;)
Hey Gina!
Just curious, what criteria are you using to determine the ‘best’ month =)
Macaroons look yummy!
highest blog traffic 🙂 wahoo!!!
1. my family and cats
2. yoga and running
3. achieving goals, both academic and personal
1.) My boyfriend/family/friends
2.) Singing & playing piano
3.) Raw vegan eats!
What a sweet deal 🙂
Three things that make me happy
1 – My HTB, James.
2 – My puppies Chloe and Samson
3 – My green goddesses every morning
Things that make me happy:
1. My husband
2. Being healthy
3. My 8 year old brother, he’s so cute!
Wow, it was hard to narrow my list down to three things. There are so many things in life that make me happy! I think I’m going to make a longer list (maybe of one hundred things that make me happy) for me to read when I’m having a bad day. Here are three random ones in no particular order:
1.) A good cup of coffee (especially when enjoyed while watching the sun rise)
2.) Falling asleep in the car late at night while my husband drives
3.) The feeling of accomplishment after pushing myself hard to finish strong on a long run
1. My 2 beautiful daughters
2. Accomplishing my goals
3. A clean house
1. Spring is coming (warm weather and sun!)
2. Dancing (especially Zumba!)
3. Friends and family – they always can make me laugh and smile
1) cooking while listening to music
2) my family and friends!
3) oatmeal 🙂
1. The three wonderful years I experienced with my dog. (Diagnosed with cancer last Friday and his health has faded so quickly that I’m now faced with the hardest decision.)
2. My boyfriend. He is my rock and is also in the military, like your pilot. I guess I should call him the corpsman? 🙂
3. My friends. They say true friends are there during life’s hardest times. I’m happy to say I’ve received so much support from more people than I expected during Tyson’s sickness. That goes to show how much of an impact one little 8lb Yorkie can make!
1. my family, kitties, boyfriend
2. cooking
3. summer
aw what a great month for you! so exciting! three things that make me happy:
1. my long distance boyfriend (9000 miles away!)
2. relaxing after a long day with guilty pleasures on tv (grey’s! amazing race!)
3. my loving family!
That’s easy…
1. My husband and my kids
2. Fresh clean sheets
3. Massages
1. My hubby. The life of my life!!
2. Being a mom – I have 2 daughters (7 months and 3 years). They make me smile everyday!
3. Running – my long Saturday am runs. I look forward to this all week. It is “me” time.
Eating healthy, my two beautiful puppies, and my daughters!
1) Canada winning hockey gold :)!
2) Tea)
3) My family and friends
1) My Hubbie & pups :o)
2) Zumba (recently addicted to it)
3) My trip to Aruba in 12 days!!! (fun in the sun)
1. My awesome family!
2. Tennis
3. My veggie garden!
1. My growing relationship with God
2. 2 year old, husband, and stepdaughter
3. Anything chocolate!
1. My lovely boyfriend
2. Picnicking on a warm sunny day w/ a good book 🙂
3. SHOPPING
1. butternut squash
2. completing a long run
3. my fantastic boyfriend
err… not in that order of course 😉
I’m grateful for my health and ability to run (when I have the willpower), my family and friends, and the joy I can get from a good meal.
Running, yoga, and the jersey shore(the south jersey part of it, which is much different than the MTV version!).
Soooo many things make me happy…
1. My family/boyfriend/friends
2. Cooking
3. Feeling accomplished after a hard days work 🙂
Those are some lip smacking macaroons! 😀
Only three!! Tough choices, bu these are the three that make me the happiest:
1) My friends and family 🙂
2) coffee
3) a great run on a beautiful day
thankful for the ability to pursue my dream, friends that make me laugh, resiliency, it’s been a rough yr (2009) but i’m still here standing strong fighting to get back…. and a lil fitnessista to keep the days entertaining =)
1. My amazing, supportive, funny boyfriend, as well as family and friends.
2. My health, that I am blessed enough to push my body to the limit and run.
3. Gainful employment in tough times.
You are super sweet for the delish give-away 🙂 Three things that make me happy: perspective, cherished memories, and my health.
I would love to win some these!
1. My husband, friends and family
2. My cats
3. Exercising outdoors
1. sunshine
2. paralell parking perfectly in a spot right outside of work
3. babies 🙂
it’s gonna be hard to narrow it down, but here it goes…
1. my awesome hubby
2. my puppies (a maltese and great dane)
3. any exercise…running, weight training, yoga, spin, pilates…
1. my family
2. my dog
3. my SoCal college
congrats on a great february!
1. family. friends. & my pug Jack
2. music
3. healthy lifestyles
1. my wonderful fiance and family
2. yoga, and the peace i feel afterwards
3. bananas with almond butter!
1. my family!
2. food – specifically chocolate and fruit (both seperately and together)
3. dancing
1. Lazy days with my hubby
2. spin class
3. a good hard laugh, the kind where you almost cry
things(baha and people! that i am happy and very grateful for
1. my son and boyfriend
2. my health
3. my education(getting my RD!)
These look AWESOME!
3 things that make me happy:
1. Teaching group fitness classes / personal training. Working for the BEST industry!
2. Running
3. Living in San Francisco – SO beautiful!
1. Warm days in the winter.
2. Workouts that leave me drenched.
3. My cute husband.
1. My dog & kitties
2. My upcoming travel plans – I’m leaving chilly Minnesota on Wednesday and going to visit my sisters in Austin, TX!
3. My husband & family!
The three things that make me the happiest are
1. My sisters
2. My dogs
3. A great, healthy meal shared with friends
1) My husband, family, and friends
2) My strong and healthy body
3) My doggie and the ocean
Oh, I hope I win….your macaroons look AMAZING:)
1. Spring weather
2. Graduating in May
3. The good health of my family
1. running races
2. my boyfriend
3. traveling
Hey girl! Happy Monday 🙂
Things that make me get the giddies:
1.) Cooking for my family, playing the “In the Kitchen” playlist with my frilly apron
2.) Sunshine! Running in it, driving in it, looking out the window at it…
3.) Farmers’ Markets…truckloads of energy, antioxidants, and good people all in one place!