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Wardrobe Wednesday- Happy New Year!

I feel it's only fitting that my first Wardrobe Wednesday post of the New Year showcase my New Years Eve outfit. It's even more fitting considering this is my first blog post of any kind in the New Year. Due to Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- no excuses, not even holidays

Since today was Christmas,  my Monday morning boxing class was cancelled.  I know most of the people from my class just enjoyed having a day off from the gym. I, however, knew my eating wouldn't be as great Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- kettlebells kick major ass

Since Christmas and New Year's Day fall on Mondays this year (and next year), I will have to go without my regular boxing class for the next two weeks. I'm not the kind of person who can just enjoy having those days Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday-add some weights

Ducking is an important part of boxing, but can be hard to get a feeling for when working with the bags. So our trainer rigged up some resistance bands between two of the rowers, which helps us get nice and low. After Continue Reading »

Sartorial Sunday-all Star Wars all weekend

For those of you who aren't crazy Star Wars fans,  this weekend was the opening weekend for Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. I've had my tickets for months and knew I would be rocking a Star Wars themed outfit to Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- abs without doing a million crunches

I've never been a fan of doing a million crunches like some people. It's not only incredibly boring, but eventually your body gets used to the repetitive motions making it a waste,of effort. I much prefer finding Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- men’s clothes are the bomb

I'll admit that I spend a fair amount of time shopping in the men's section. There are a couple different reasons for this. I like many of the graphics that they put on men's shirts. Nerdy themed shirts are relatively Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- bosu burpees

I've always had a complicated relationship with burpees. Back in my rugby playing days, burpees were used as a form of punishment whenever someone messed up during practice. This could be anything from dropping the Continue Reading »

Sartorial Saturday- You’re never too old for Minnie

I'm one of those people who would be super into Disney even if I didn't have kids. My husband and I used to go to almost every animated movie in theaters before we ever thought of having kids. I've even been to Disney Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday-get a grip

Whenever you're lifting it's important to do everything you can to avoid potential injuries. I've noticed that many people don't tend to focus on having proper form. It's amazing the number of people in the gym who Continue Reading »