I’ve been needing some incentive or something fun to get myself exercising. The past few weeks I’ve had a million of excuses like the weather is too cold, it’s snowing, my hip hurts (from that one time at Zumba), I hate exercising indoors, the lady at the gym obviously didn’t want me there with her […]
Get Fit Friday: New Year, New Fitness & Healthy Eating Goals
Getting fit and losing weight is always on my New Year’s Resolution list. I’d love for it NOT to be on there one year but I’m guessing there will always be room for improvement. At this point, I need to lose weight for my health and to feel better about myself. I’ve already taken several […]
Get Fit Friday: Drumstick Dash Race Recap #GiveHealthy
Briana and I raced in the Drumstick Dash at Broad Ripple, Indiana for our first time this year! This is our official race recap! The 2012 Drumstick Dash was held on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, November 22, 2012. This was the 10th anniversary of the race. Benefits went to a great cause, The Wheeler Mission Ministries […]
Get Fit Friday: Thanksgiving Portion Control
Want to avoid the turkey hangover this year? Try portion control (slim down your helpings) at your holiday events. Easier said than done when this once-a-year all-out grub-fest tempts you to taste and eat everything. You should, actually taste everything that you want to try but this year take each item in very small amounts. […]
Get Fit Friday: Drumstick Dash
Distance Training can be fun! After all your hard work of logged hours walking and running, celebrate with a fun run like the 2012 Drumstick Dash, taking place in Broad Ripple, Indiana on Thursday, November 22, 2012! Run the main course for 4.6 miles or even do the short course if you’re in a […]
Get Fit Friday: Pilates 101
Need a break from your grueling treadmill routines? Try pilates! Most fitness facilities offer pilates and yoga classes free or cheap for its memebers. Check with your fitness center to see if these classes are offered at your gym! Pilates benefits include: flexibility through stretching, long and lean muscles, core strengthening for overall wellbeing, breathing […]
Get Fit Friday: Halloween Food, Safety, and Activities
Stay healthy this Halloween with healthy pumpkin recipes like this one from Eating Well. Candy Safety Tips: Check all Candies received Only visit neighbors you know & trust Do not accept non-packaged foods Limit the amount of candy consumed per day Halloween Workout: Walk with your children through the neighborhood on trick-or-treat night. It’ll be […]
Get Fit Friday: New Tunes!
One easy way to get motivated again is with some NEW TUNES! Here are some songs you might want to add to your workout playlist: Some Nights (Explicit) One More Night Don’t Wake Me Up Everybody Talks Whistle Diamonds Pontoon Call Me Maybe Skyfall Good Time (Feat. Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen) Release Me […]