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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Motivation Monday- hate sit ups? Try adding planks to your workouts

It seems like many people think that doing a million sit-ups is the key to strengthening your core. I don't have the attention span to do hundreds of sit-ups, so I prefer finding other exercises that work my core Continue Reading »

Workout Wednesday- hate sit-ups? Try planking instead

It seems like many people think that doing a million sit-ups is the key to strengthening your core. I don't have the attention span to do hundreds of sit-ups, so I prefer finding other exercises that work my core more Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- feeling the burn after a new PR

I'm always trying to reach new personal records. There's something so inherently satisfying about pushing yourself to lift a little bit more each time. I love the feeling of accomplishment I get each time I set a new Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- shadow boxing is FUN

With all the boxing classes I've taken, it's always a fun treat to get to do shadow boxing. Usually we spend the majority of class time hitting either the bags, working with the focus mitts, or punching its weights. Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- throwing elbows is so satisfying

Today was my first boxing class in 3 weeks, which is a ridiculously long time when it comes to exercising. Even though I maintained my normal training levels with the exception of boxing, today's class kicked my Continue Reading »