: ' Strength Training'

Birthday Beginnings

Birthday Beginnings

I’m a birthday lover. Yup, I like to celebrate birthdays with friends, family, fun and of course cake. Gasp! Yesterday I celebrated my 42nd birthday and I feel truly grateful to be blessed with another year. [...]

Spring Training: My Four Times the Fun Workout

Spring Training: My Four Times the Fun Workout

I’m back … and so is springtime! I’ve been on a little bit of a running, working out, and eating right hiatus since I ran the Napa Valley Marathon three weeks ago. OK, who am I [...]

5 Small Steps Toward a Healthier Lifestyle + Chance to win $1,000 Gift Card

5 Small Steps Toward a Healthier Lifestyle + Chance to win $1,000 Gift Card

We’re 31 days into 2013 already – yes, time is moving fast. The folks at BlogFrog asked me to share 5 small steps I’m taking toward a healthier lifestyle this year and I’m excited to put [...]

Marathon Training: 3 Things I Learned Logging 16 Miles

Marathon Training: 3 Things I Learned Logging 16 Miles

I’m training for the Napa Valley Marathon on March 3 and knocked out a 16 mile run this weekend. This is my third marathon, but it’s been more than a year since I ran my last [...]

Post Holiday Workout with Miles

Post Holiday Workout with Miles

Friday Confession … I ran 14 miles last Saturday; and haven’t done a thing since. Gasp! Until yesterday when Miles and I went outside to get our workout on together. Working out with my kids is [...]

My Fitness and Food Plan for the Holidays

My Fitness and Food Plan for the Holidays

This is one of my FAVORITE times of the year but it’s also one of the most challenging when it comes to staying on track with my health and fitness goals. My 80/20 rule is more [...]

Wordless (Weight Loss) Wednesday: 3 Month Before & After Progress Pictures

Wordless (Weight Loss) Wednesday: 3 Month Before & After Progress Pictures

Three months ago I set two new goals – to lose 22 pounds and to gain strength and get firm. My deadline was December 1, centered around my trip to Jamaica to run the Reggae Half [...]

Wordless (Weight Loss) Wednesday: Ahh, Push It!

Wordless (Weight Loss) Wednesday: Ahh, Push It!

Those are 35lb weights (that would be 280 lbs) for 1 minute of quick pulses.  Bam! Me doing my best Salt-n-Pepa impression – Ahh, Push It! Hip thrust with 70 lbs for 1 minute. My face [...]

And the Countdown Begins …

And the Countdown Begins …

I’m headed to Jamaica to run in the Reggae Half Marathon in 24 days – gasp! To say I’m excited would be just be ridiculous an understatement. I. Can. Not. Wait. But, my body and my [...]

Plans for the Week: Getting Ready for Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah

Plans for the Week: Getting Ready for Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah

Happy Monday, Everyone! I’m excited for a brand new week. I’m headed to Savannah on Friday to run in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah 1/2 Marathon. Nicole, Renee, Yvette and I are doing a quick girls [...]