Here we are at the end of 2012. It was a pretty good year but I’m looking to a far more successful one in 2013. Glenneth had a post about 12 things she wanted to accomplish in 2012 and updated it here. I’m going to take her lead and do a 13 in 2013. This will be a mix of personal and business goals. I don’t share much stuff outside of my weight loss/fitness world but a lot … [Read more...]
Curves Fitness Center Offer
Here is a sweet Curves deal. Curves Free Consultation You’re just three quick steps away from burning more fat than diet alone! This year, be the star in your own Success Story. Every day, women who thought they couldn’t get fit find out that they can at Curves. Burn up to 500 calories with our 30-minute workout, which combines strength training and cardio for a workout that works your … [Read more...]
Oakley Winner, Holidays & More
Got a mix of things to post about today. The winner of the Oakley sunglasses is Glenneth of Let’s Talk and Walk. Way to go, Glenneth. I have emailed you. #1 came up on random.org and your comment was the first one. Again, I do have the random.org image if necessary (it’s so odd how it messes up the blog post when I add it). Next up….how was your holiday? We had a great … [Read more...]
Family Time
Lost one pound this week. Yea! Like I mentioned last week, my jeans are starting to fall off. Mom bought me two belts this weekend. And this week I was able to wear 3 shirts that were too tight to wear a few short months ago. Things are happening and I love it. Here are this weeks stats: Current weight: 248 Previous weight: 249 Starting weight: 252 Goal weight: 150-175 Monday is supposed to … [Read more...]
Top 10 Workout Songs in December 2012
The Top 10 workout songs for December are here. Chris from Run Hundred says, “Closing out the year is an eclectic bunch of tracks, which ought to help you polish off December in style. Present here is the latest of the Usher/Ludacris hits that began with 2004′s “Yeah!” Also, collaborating this month are Irish rockers The Script and Will.I.Am from Black Eyed Peas. Further mixing … [Read more...]
5 Fat Burning Outdoor Activities
5 Fat Burning Outdoor Activities Here are some fun outdoor activities that will raise your heart rate and help you build endurance and muscles. And burn fat! These are also great activities for family and friends to do together. Tell me your favorite outdoor activities! 1) Swimming is one of the top fun exercises you can do outdoors. Swimming works many aspects of your body: your lungs, … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: It Starts With Food
I was sent a free copy of the book It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways. I had heard great things about it but didn’t really know what it was all about. Sounded intriguing. There is a section on what they call “science-y stuff” which really doesn’t appeal to me. To be honest it overwhelms me. But there are some great tips … [Read more...]
Last Minute Healthy Holiday Recipes
Healthy Holiday Recipes Here are some last minute healthy holiday recipes that I wanted to share with you. Most are from my fellow FitFluential friends. And some I have found on Pinterest and other places onlin They are all so amazing when it comes to healthy holiday cooking and baking. I love how creative they get! If you have any recipes to add, feel free to link up in the comments. We can … [Read more...]
Best Body Bootcamp Winners
It’s now time to announce the two winners of the Best Body Bootcamp entries. Thank you for understanding why I chose not to post on Saturday. I appreciate your patience. I have sent an email to the winners and wanted to share it here on the blog as well. I’m looking forward to my 4th round of bootcamp with Tina. She is plain awesome. You won’t be disappointed if you join … [Read more...]
Just Do Something
Another workout week down. Finished up Best Body Bootcamp this week but I didn’t keep up too well with the Holiday Bootie Buster challenge when it came to the workout of the week, fruit and veggie goals and mostly keeping points. I should know better than to do more than one challenge at a time. But these other groups keep me accountable so that’s why I do it. This was a pretty … [Read more...]
2012 Health and Fitness Gift Guide
I know there are a ton of healthy living/fitness/weight loss gift guides around the blogosphere lately. I wanted to share some of my gift suggestions just in case you still have a few peeps on your wish list and don’t have a clue what to get them, this list might help. I have my own wishlist full of health and fitness goodies that I’ll post about sometime. I also keep wish list … [Read more...]
6 to 5
So you’re probably wondering what the title of this post means. And what it means is that I am changing my workout goal to 5 days a week instead of 6. I’m not sure what is going on but I’m struggling with the workout passion. I kind of feel a bit stressed about having to workout 6 days a week. I want to put in 5 really good days and take the other 2 days to rest. If there … [Read more...]
