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Motivation Monday- getting fancy with the jump rope

We've been using the jump rope as one of our conditioning exercises more during boxing class. I'm still not talented to do the "boxer skip" side to side jump rope, but I have been trying to up my jump rope game in Continue Reading »

Sartorial Sunday- casual but sexy date night outfits

As I've gotten older, I've found that being sexy doesn't always have to mean showing a bunch of skin. I felt super sexy in this outfit I wore out for date night with my hubby. In all honesty, the main reason my Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday-prisoner get-ups

This is a great exercise to add into your routine, because its an AMAZING workout that requires 0 equipment. All you do is put your hands behind your head while you lower into a kneeling position and then return to Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- Gigi is my BFF shirt

Between my curves and muscles, it can be very hard for me to find shirts that fit me well. I often have to size up for shirts to fit my shoulders and biceps comfortably, which means that the waists are often not as Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- my competitive nature kicks my own butt (which I’m ok with)

This was the very first time I encountered side-to-side or lateral burpees. It amazes me how many different variations of burpees exist. These are pretty touch with the side to side jumping between each burpee. I was Continue Reading »

Sartorial Sunday- fashion meets my love of fitness

Sometimes even though I've changed out of my workout clothes, I find myself in a different set of workout clothes. Not only are these clothes super comfortable, but I love the graphics and sayings that are on these Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday-getting creative as your fitness level increases

This week, my trainer and I decided that it would be fun to do plié squats with a big 45# plate instead of using dumbbells. Very quickly, however, we had to get creative. The reason we've been using dumbbells for Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday – cute workout clothes are life

I honestly probably spend more time in workout clothes than normal clothes. Since I go to the gym in the morning, I usually just change right into my activewear after I get up. And honestly unless I get SUPER sweaty Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- atomic push-ups with and without TRX bands

One of the most challenging moves from last week's new XIT workout was the TRX atomic push-ups. You put your feet into the straps which makes you engage your core to remain stable. Then you use your abs to pull up Continue Reading »

Sartorial Sunday- theater date outfit

I love dressing up for absolutely no reason at all, but I really LOVE dressing up for special occasions. My amazing hubby scored us tickets to see Love Never Dies ( the sequel to Phantom of the Opera) this weekend, Continue Reading »