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Fitness Friday-plank it out

​​ ​​  Planks are a phenomenal ab workout as long as you have good form. They're great cause they are very easy to modify to different levels and can be built on over time. In this video, the goal was to Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- stay balanced

​​ I chose this video as the representation of staying balanced as it does involve an incredible amount of balance to do this move. However, staying balanced with regards to your workouts involves more than Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday – Star Wars romper!!!!

As a major Star Wars fan, I really dig the amount of super cute Star Wars clothes that are available these days. I used to be lucky to find a cute shirt that I liked, but now the possibilities seem endless. I've had Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- first ever SUPER workout 

It's no secret that I workout A LOT.  Most weeks I try to get in at least 6 days of intensive workouts and one lower impact active rest day, although I will take a second rest day if I feel I need one. Due to a Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- flash back to high school

This dress is the very first thing I ever bought from Torrid. I went through a goth phase in high school and HAD to have this dress.  The black part is velvet and the center panel is embroidered.  This dress Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- always challenge yourself

​​ This video is of explosive jack push-ups, which is just one of the exercises from the most recent XIT workout. This move is very complex, but a great challenge to work up to. We were given the option to do a Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday -pin up girl chic

This super cute striped shirt from Torrid fashion totally reminds me of the retro pin-up model photos.  It's got a little bit of a sailor vibe to it. I love that even though it doesn't show a lot of skin, it Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- always hit it hard 

​​ While my Motivation Monday title was created with this particular video in mind, it's really my philosophy for all my works out. I always try to push myself as hard as I can to get the most out of my workouts. Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday – peek a boo bra 

We all have that top or dress that just doesn't work with any of our bras, no matter what we try. Unlike some ladies, it's a bigger risk than I'm willing to take to just go braless. It's really safer for everyone if Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- stay flexible 

​​​ ​ I've taken pilates for over 10 years now and it is an invaluable part of my weekly training. Through working on my core and flexibility, I am able to see more progress in my running and lifting with Continue Reading »