Hi Readers! I’m back after my three-month hiatus… I couldn’t be happier. So what else happened to stop me from blogging (and working out) for so long? Well, As it turns out..I am pregnant! OK, so? There is such a thing as working out when you’re pregnant…it’s actually a huge thing with an enormousContinue reading “My Back Injury and Pregnancy”
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The pros and cons of reflection
We all slip into bad habits from time to time. Some more problematic than others, some done with an understanding of the consequences, and others adopted completely unconsciously. Poor habits come in so many forms. There are the actual physical things we do, such as throwing socks on the floor right next to the laundryContinue reading “The pros and cons of reflection”
Fitness Derailment: What happens when you stop working out?
Hi guys! Recovering from an injury is just so unpleasant. First of all, you’re injured and probably in pain. Secondly, many of us who receive injuries have a hard time adjusting to this new fitness-less lifestyle while we are in recovery. All the benefits that us fitness junkies rely on to maintain physical and mentalContinue reading “Fitness Derailment: What happens when you stop working out?”
Detox stretching
Hi everyone! We all know that gross feeling after a huge, very rich, meal. I personally feel nauseous, bloated, guilty, and fevered. It’s a hard price to pay for a little indulgence, and I claim it’s not worth it every time it happens. But the indulgences after the odd dinner party/birthday/holiday gathering still happen. It’s notContinue reading “Detox stretching”
Easy exercises for abdominal strengthening [VIDEO]
Good Morning readers, The other day we discussed the importance of using the core during every day exercises. Today we’re going to talk about three easy exercises to create killer abs. Be warned, you may walk away from this a changed man/woman/child/(corgi?). Right into it. The Pilates mini stability ball In this mini-routine we areContinue reading “Easy exercises for abdominal strengthening [VIDEO]”
Inner Thighs Before Breakfast (10 min Video)
Summer approacheth! Something about warmer weather always makes me feel more motivated to work out…or just move in general. As a little extra gift to myself, I am going to dedicate 10 minutes before breakfast to get my muscles going. Get into the habit of waking up a different muscle group before breakfast every day.Continue reading “Inner Thighs Before Breakfast (10 min Video)”
My Favorite Couch-Detox Strengthening Stretches
Have you ever, say, spent most of your waking hours lying on the couch watching countless episodes of a show you don’t even remember the name of? Perhaps you mustered enough motivation to make intermittent trips to the fridge and bathroom. Maybe you even took a shower! I have these days; we all have theseContinue reading “My Favorite Couch-Detox Strengthening Stretches”
How to stay motivated
Hey guys, First, the image has nothing to do with this post. I just thought my breakfast was pretty. And now… A few notes today on motivation. A motivational blog post, what a novelty …*tehe* Let me begin by saying that if you’re struggling with a project, or just generally lacking motivation in aspects of yourContinue reading “How to stay motivated”