As you guys could imagine, I’ve been doing A LOT of research on pregnancy - especially in the amount of activity you can have and what foods to eat and avoid.  Most women that I’ve talked to have gained 50+ lbs during pregnancy. My sister (who eats a lot and doesn’t workout, but IS small […]

I feel like I’m the queen of circumstances…I wake up this morning, check my email and decide to do a small workout before my appointment later. My DVD wasn’t working - and I have no patience to figure all the kinks out so I decide to go to

Check out the new Fitness magazine coming out on August 14th! They’ve got a GREAT interview with funny lady, Kathy Griffin.  Not only does she talk about her experiences with plastic surgery, but they also discuss in length how it feels like to be living in a 47-year old body both physically and mentally.
Here are […]

Here’s your weekly dose of inspiring role models!

I think in order to be a celebrity you must:
- be very fit
- own a dog
- have a great pair of sunglasses!
Lately I’ve been walking my dog a lot more - especially since I can’t perform very intense exercises. Together we’ve been maintaining/losing weight since we go on walks that range half and hour to […]

Being a person who once had an eating disorder and being around people who are prone to getting them…I’m always aware of the thin line between being discipline and having a disorder.
Some clues include:
- thinking about your diet and workout ALL day long
- not allowing room for ‘cheat’ meals every once in a while
- obsessing […]

“The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.“ Sven Goran Eriksson
 
Fitness Motivation:
It’s amazing how many people already talk about failing….

Even before they get started!
Some have been on multiple diets -
Others yo yo’d their weight several times -
Many hate working out…
And even before they get started…
they question everything they do:
and wonder if it’s going […]

While I was at my sister’s wedding, the NPC USA show was being hosted in Las Vegas, NV! I’m not a big bodybuilding fan so much anymore (at least not the steroid using kind) but I love figure and fitness contests!

AMY Lee Martin was the overall winner!
Thanks Dave and JS Nitro Supps for sending me […]

I was surprised when I worked out to this new fitness craze last night. Not only was it a seemingly slower form of exercise, but it also incorporated a life coach while I worked out!
Eric Paskel literally talked 80% of time about living your life to the fullest - being happy and at peace -as […]

“Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.” Bo Bennett
Fitness Motivation:
I love this recipe!
I’ve always believed a Whitman has quoted that: “Nothing is achieved without Enthusiasm”
You have to be EXCITED about what you are doing.
You have to want it - love it - live it…
You have to be inspired to move…
Motivated to […]