Healthy Life

A few months ago I told you about my goal for pull ups. Well….it’s still a work in progress! Although I love my door gym, it was starting to take it’s toll on the molding in my entrance doorway so I needed to look for an alternative. We don’t have any beams available for a permanent pullup bar, so I was stumped. I hit up my friend Google and check out what I came up with! A … [Read more...] about Still working on my pullups!

I am one of the weird ones that really enjoys working out while on vacation. Sometimes, I like to take fitness related vacations, like this one to Red Mountain Spa. Sometimes, I like to do my kettlebell workouts on the beach. Sometimes, I plan trips around running races so that I can run through the Magic Kingdom. but then sometimes, I have the best intentions but … [Read more...] about Sticking to your plan while on vacation. Or maybe not?

Here are some of the fitness apps I am currently using: Nike+ Running – Nike, Inc.: I love how it tracks my runs, my pace, my route, and even lets me keep track of how many “miles” on my shoes!Cost: Free! MyFitnessPal.com Super easy to keep track of your calories and workouts. I love the “scan” bar option —although I should truthfully eat more foods that are not … [Read more...] about Favorite fitness apps

It’s time for another edition of “One Fit Mommy“! Today’s fit mommy Grandma is Laurel, who blogs over at Super Strong Nana. She is also the owner of Bootcamp Fitness and Training and Tallahassee Kettlebells. If you live in the Tallahassee area, I strongly recommend checking out Laurel and her training programs! Laurel is a great example of how age is just a number! Just … [Read more...] about One fit Grandma!

As I have confessed many times, I am addicted to Diet Pepsi and sugar. (and I have failed at trying to kick these habits a zillion+ times so I will spare you the links to my posts where I claim that “THIS TIME it’s going to work!” sigh.) I know it’s evil.I know I need to make changes.I know……. So I bought this book:It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your … [Read more...] about It Starts with Food

As you all know, I love me some kettlebells. After going through my HKC certification, I’m very aware of the importance of proper form and instruction when it comes to kettlebells. Someday, I would love to get my RKC. (like Girl Hero, or Sistas of Strength, or Super Strong Nana!) In the meantime, I just do the best that I can with my home workouts and occasional studio … [Read more...] about Reinhardt Kettlebell System (RKS DVD review)

It’s workout Wednesday, are you ready? This was my leg workout plan. Repeat each circuit for the specified time. How often do you train your legs? Are you more of a squat person or a lunger? … [Read more...] about Workout Wednesday: Legs!

One of the biggest hurdles for me was finding the right amount of time for my workouts. In an ideal world, I could go workout and do my specified plan for my desired amount of time. After that, I would love to go for a walk or take a shower or even just sit around and relax. Let me be clear—> this is not reality for MOST (if not all?) moms. Once I let go of that ‘all or … [Read more...] about Yes, you DO have time!

Just a quick post to let you know that on-line registration for the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend opens on June 11! (if you are a Disney Vacation Club member, Annual Passholders or Disney Visa Cardholders you can register early through their respective websites starting tomorrow, June 6th!) If you are on the fence, I highly recommend this race because it is … [Read more...] about Disney Princess Half Marathon!

If there is one thing I am doing right as a parent, it’s instilling the love of exercise into my boys. They LOVE to use their muscles, practice their sprints and now the weather is finally nice, they love to ride bikes. Thanks to these awesome bikes from Strider, even my little guys can enjoy some biking now! Strider bikes are the perfect bikes for your little ones since … [Read more...] about Strider Bikes are simply awesome!