WSU Re-cap + a Giveaway
Hi guys! Happy Monday!
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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. oatmeal in the morning
2. talking to my mom
3. Notre Dame. In general.
1. My wonderful, unbelievably patient husband
2. Long runs on cool, overcast days
3. Midday naps!
1. My sister/boyfriend/parents/brother and sister-in-law
2. Austin, TX!!
3. My little black pug, Oscar
i love this!!!!
haha ok 3 things that make me happy:
1) my family
2) my puppy
3) delicious food 😀
Hope march is even better for ya!
xo
1. feeling strong and healthy
2. traveling/ exploring
3. cooking and eating with friends!
1- My Kids
2- Excerise
3- Makeup
hmmm,narrowing it down to three things…
1. Having a DVR full of my fave shows to relax to after a busy day of school and work.
2. Dark chocolate
3. Barnes and Noble…studying or magazine and book reading, all while enjoying some tea.
Oh wow!! I have to enter!
1. My boyfriend cleaning the bathroom (happy is the understatement of the year here!)
2. Upping the weight on a ST exercise!
3. Setting distance running records!
3 things:
1) My family & pups
2) exercise
3) bbq’ng @ mi casa
1. My amazing friends
2. Running
3. Greek Yogurt
Actually, the 3 things that make me happy were pretty easy!
Tied for #1 and #2
-My husband who supports me no matter what I do
– Our two wonderful doggies (husky and Newfoundland)
#3 The outdoors in Alaska! I couldn’t live in a more beautiful place, and I never take it for granted
1. My family and friends!
2. CrossFit
3. Music
1) My orange cat, Carlos (aka Carlito Burrito)
2) Long hikes in the mountains (I live in Colorado)
3) Sleeping my FACE OFF!!
1) my family, friends & my cat 😉
2) cooking healthy yet totally delish food
3) cycling on a cool, but sunny day
Lots of things make me happy.. but most importantly
1. my family
2. my puppy Summit
3. Yoga!
1. My family.
2. My art.
3. My puppy!
These are 3 of my favorite things:
1) my husband <3
2) Running with my training partner (aka my yellow lab)
3) Red wine
1. My Hubby, Family and Friends
2. That I have the ability to run and work out every day
3. FOOD: cooking and eating!
Ohh I’m looking forward to your workouts, I recently found your site, so I’m a bit behind! And those macaroons look to die for. YUM! My list:
1. Finding a spot in my favorite, usually crowded yoga class even when I’m 10 minutes late 🙂
2. Eating cookie dough sans guilt
3. A grande skim latte from Starbucks, instant mood booster
(+fam, friends, my cute bf!)
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This one’s easy 🙂
1. Family! (all 6 of ’em!)
2. Summer vacations
3. Chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate
1- My job! (caregiver for intellectually disabled)
2- My boyfriend
3- Our first little house we share together!
1. clean sheets
2. i love you texts in the middle of the day from my fiance
3. waking up/falling asleep with a snuggly cat
family, fiance, and yoga!
Wow, clearly an awesome giveaway, Gina! Here are three things that make me smile:
1. Boyfriend, Family, Friends.
2. Good food.
3. Being outside.
1. My amazing family!
2. My handsome boyfriend 🙂
3. Food & exercise! (sorry that’s 2 in 1) 😛
1. Family, friends, & boyfriend
2. Working out and knowing that I am getting stronger.
3. Taking photos
1. family
2. running and working out in general
3. nice weather
1.) Cooking
2.) Family, friends, boyfriend <3
3.) Running!
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
THE SUNSET OR SUNRISE
AND FROZEN YOGURT WITH DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS 🙂
1) Getting to see my adorable nephew, Henry
2) Lazy Saturday mornings with my boy
3) The smell of yummy treats baking in the oven
Thanks for making me think of happy things…it’s making Monday morning a whole ton brighter 🙂
1. My loved ones (boyfriend, family, friends)
2. Harry Potter!
3. Finishing a long run
#1 – my three incredible daughters
#2 – my pug
#3 – hobbies ~ scrapbooking, reading, exercising
Three Things That Make Me Happy…..
1. My son, Fiance, and puppy Starla
2. The Feeling after a Great Workout
3. My son giving me a goodnight hug and kiss every night !
1. My family
2. Warm weather
3. Cute summer clothes
1. Nature
2. My wonderful boyfriend/family/friends
3. Living a healthy lifestyle (working out and eating right…I’ve never felt better!)
1. My family & amazing boyfriend
2. SUNSHINE
3. new makeup
3 things that make me happy:
1. Buying new underwear
2. Snuggly snow days with my boyfriend
3. the BEACH
and of course #4 would be winning delicious treats from the Fitnessista 🙂
1. Tulips
2. Early morning calm
3. Laughing at my boyfriend’s jokes
Hello! This is my first time commenting on yoru blog but it is sure not my first time reading it! 🙂 First I would just liek to say that you have truly opened up my eyes on becoming the fit and healthier me that I have long desired. So thanks for that dear!
3 things that make me thank God everyday
1. Being able to wake up everyday and add yet another day of being cancer free!
2. My Mama!(SHe is literally my strength!)
3. Being able to be healthy and run! (you dont know how good you have something until it gets takien away!)
1. The Hubs
2. A good book
3. Weekend road trips to nowhere in particular
1. My fiancee and the life we have together
2. Food: cooking it, eating it, reading about it, learning about it
3. Free time: just time doing nothing and not stressing about the constant to do list
I am from Tucson and most of my friends went to the U so I knew I would love your blog! 🙂
1. Family (nothing beats Mom and Dad)
2. My wonderful girlfriends who will always be there for me
3. Working out and growing up
Yum! Fun giveaway.
Three things:
1. My boyfriend
2. The fact that spring is coming!
3. A fresh and juicy grapefruit
1) My Family
2) A good and sweaty workout
3) Cuddling up at night with my man!
1. My lover man.
2. Seeing the sun in the early morning and evenings after months of dark winter.
3. Reality television.
1. My hub
2. Running long distances pain free
3. A week with no work obligations at night time so I can cook with my hub/friends!
1.) Being able to workout intensely
2.) My BF and all the support he gives me
3.) All the wonderful blogs I get to read everyday!
1. Family & friends
2. Pumpkin oatmeal
3. Yoga
yay! I love spreading happiness 🙂
1. my run yesterday aka a new PR for me!
2. my cat, Jinx, who comes and wakes me up every morning
3. blogs that have such a wonderful, inspirational message(like yours!)
1. My 2 sons
2. Weekends
3. My jeans fitting looser. 🙂