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The thing about being a mom is that it’s not always going to be fun.  When children are sick, it’s seriously a bummer.  And, when both are sick, it’s even more of a bummer.  Today, all my couches were in use at the same time with sleeping/napping/vegging out boys.

I just feel bad for them.  I [...]

If intensity is the key to results, then your comfort zone is your worst enemy.
Your comfort zone comes in many forms: doing exercises you are familiar with, training methods you are used to, the same time every week, pushing yourself just as far as you think you can go, or as far as you went [...]

Can I do 7 pull-ups in a row without a rest?
How many perfect push-ups can I do before complete muscle failure?
Can I lift 95 pounds in an overhead squat?
How can I keep my mind in an ultra positive state when the workouts get really hard?
These are just a few questions that I often ask myself [...]

Mid-workout energy slumps happen to even the most committed exercisers. You start out good and energized, when all of a sudden your energy plummets and you have to drag yourself through the rest of your workout. There are a lot of things that you do that can affect your energy, taking the proper steps will [...]

I love when you get diet advice that says things like “make easy swaps to cut calories, like having a salad instead of your regular fast food meal.”
How is that an easy swap?  Because you are still having lunch?  Something tells me that someone who routinely has fast food isn’t going to be satisfied by a [...]

Today, I had the amazing pleasure of running in a beautiful town with my youngest brother {Interview with an Ironman}.   Not only do we live 4 hours apart, we haven’t been on a run together in 5 years- maybe 10- can’t even remember the last time we went on a run together.  My brother, Rob, [...]

Most people view eating right and exercising as an exercise in willpower.  Many people also think that willpower is something you are born with: some have it and some don’t. 
Willpower is a mental muscle- the more you use it, the stronger it gets.  You can’t expect to just be able to resist your biggest culinary [...]

 
 
The New Year is here and although I don’t make resolutions (never have) a little motivation inspiration is always welcome. In this case, a h-o-t pair of sequin booty shorts from Urban Outfitters. The minute I saw them I knew they were coming home with me. I also knew if I wanted to wear them [...]

It’s officially 2010, which means if you are like most Americans, your resolution is to lose weight.  You will finally do it.  But what’s different about this year? What is actually going to get you to your goals when you’ve never been able to do it before?
If you want to change, you have to [...]

This post was inspired by my kids.  I usually have an “idea” of what I’d like to do with them, I offer it and then we go from there.  And, I should say that I originally planned to be outdoors, however, the rain did not allow it.  So, here is a photo post of fun [...]

Holiday time is here again, and no matter what you celebrate, you are bound to be bombarded with cookies, candies, pastries, dips and cheese. Oh, the cheese.
What’s the big deal? It’s the holidays, let’s celebrate! The problem is, most Americans gain 1-5 pounds over the holiday season and never lose it.
You can indulge, and have [...]

The Holiday Calendar!!
Christmas season is upon us and in come the requests for parties, special events, class performances, work parties, shopping, gift wrapping, and all the things that go along with the holidays.
How many of us can say, “No, I never get stressed out at during this time of year?”  I have all my ducks [...]

Have you heard of CrossFit?  Picture this: Beautiful park, two beautiful level 1 Cross Fit trainers (husband and wife) offering free workouts in the park for “all levels and all ages”.  The flyer said “a high intensity boot camp style workout” and guess who showed up?!
Yes, that’s right me.
First order of business was to prepare [...]

Eating and exercising should be fun and pleasurable, but for most people it is the cause of guilt, confusion and remorse. I firmly believe that information overload from magazines, T.V., and online sources, coupled with lack of basic knowledge of nutrition and fitness, scares people away from doing what they need to do to get [...]

Sorry to tell you this, but you’re not Jillian. (Unless you actually are Jillian Michaels reading this, in which case please leave a comment!).  Jillian Michaels is known for being “TV’s toughest trainer”. She even admits to it on her 30 Day Shred DVD, which I own and love. She’s tough, she yells, she gets [...]