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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-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-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 »

Wardrobe Wednesday- it’s ok to be wicked

I always look forward to going Christmas tree shopping with my family. There's truly nothing i love more than roaming the lot in search of the perfect tree. We had unseasonably warm weather this year as evidenced by Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- make it your own

During our first round of boxing today, we were told to alternate left and right kicks on this particular bag. I figured I would add a little more skill to it by alternating low, medium, and high kicks on each side. Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- jump right back into your routine

Today was my first day back to the gym after 5 whole days without working out. I was out of town spending the Thanksgiving holiday with family, and my husband encouraged me to let my body just rest during our vacation. Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- Star Wars goes with everything 

Today has been a crazy day for me. I was up at 4 am and on the road with my family by 4:30 am. We drove over 200 miles to spend time with my dad's family for Thanksgiving. While I'm happy to have that opportunity, I Continue Reading »

Fitness Friday- up the difficulty level when you can’t up the weight

This is a pretty standard compound exercise using a kettle bell. You start with a sumo squat and then go straight into a high row. It's a great move that is possible to do with heavier weights. I'm using the heaviest Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- workout clothes can be (and should be) cute

I spend a ridiculous amount of time in workout clothes. Between time spent at the gym and the days I never manage to change into non-gym clothes, a good chunk of my week is spent in workout clothes. I must admit that Continue Reading »