May 14, 2013 3

Busy Bee.

By in Fitness, Life, New Orleans, Pure Barre, Running, Tone It Up, Weight Loss, Yoga

Phew. How is it not Friday?! I guess because I never really got a weekend, I’m in desperate need for a break. Luckily, tonight I will get some quality time with a good friend of mine who has been traveling a lot. Cannot wait for girls night!!

So what’s new?

Well, I pretty much killed my 60 minute run on Saturday.

Garmin 60 minute run Busy Bee.

I really surprised myself with my pace. It felt so amazing and I felt accomplished. Nothing like an amazing run :)

My theory for this whole me getting faster is a bit complex and since I haven’t had the time to fully research it now, I’ll just share my theory and provide the support for y’all at a later date! So yea, my theory: speed work with Heather, the weight I’ve been losing through the Tone It Up Bikini Series and these beauties … 

Newton Running Shoes Gravity Busy Bee.

I’m not exaggerating when I say I shaved between 5-10 seconds on my runs since I’ve started wearing these Newtons. I swear they were made for me. I feel like I’m flying when I run and I love it!!

So, I mentioned above about the weight I’ve been losing throughout the Tone It Up Bikini Series … y’all, I am down SIX pounds since starting!! I feel amazing and am starting to see the difference in my body. I haven’t been at weight I am right now in over a year, am proud of how far I’ve come, and am motivated to keep pushing these next few weeks to reach my goals!! I have about 5-7 more pounds I would like to lose and with 6 more weeks left in the Bikini Series, my goals are within reach!!

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Why do I think I’ve been so successful? It’s all of the support from the Tone It Up community (via Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) and my Tone It Up partner, Heather. These girls are filled with passion and motivation. Everyone pushes everyone else to be their best. It’s quite amazing <3

Oh! And one more thing I wanted to share … look who got a little haircut.

Sydney Hair Cut Busy Bee.

… and by haircut, I mean shaved. Sydney’s new look has given her such a burst of energy (did not know that was even possible, so friend’s watch out) and a lot more spunk. Think I’m making this up?! Nope, I have proof!!

Camp Bow Wow Busy Bee.

I think she likes this new rat look. Hehe.

Before I go, here is my workout schedule for the week. I love sharing it because it holds me accountable, and while I don’t do or get in everything exactly as planned, I still get ‘er done as best as I can and as much as my body can handle!

Monday: Speedwork & Bikini Sculpt by Tone It Up (via Beach Babe DVD). 

Tuesday: 45 minute run, Pure Barre & Power Yoga (yes, it’s a lot, but I woke up anxious and exercise is my drug of choice)

Wednesday: Tone It Up’s Tuesday routine & Running Club

Thursday: Power Yoga & Pure Barre

Friday: Hour Blast & Pure Barre

Saturday: Long Run, Tone It Up Sunkissed Abs & Love Your Booty

Sunday: Slow Walk with Sydney & Yoga For Runners

What have you been up to lately?

What are your workouts like this week?

Do you increase the amount you exercise when you stress?

Xoxo.

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May 9, 2013 2

I Will.

By in Fitness, Life, New Orleans

This post is sponsored by Under Armour through FitFluential. All opinions are my own.

Reason number 1238197 million I feel so lucky and blessed to be a FitFluential Ambassador is that as a FitFluential Ambassador I have selected to participate in the Under Armour What’s Beautiful 3.0 campaign. I am a HUGE fan of everything What’s Beautiful is about.

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Here is what Under Armour has to say:

Together we’re redefining the female athlete by setting epic goals and pushing past where we’ve ever been and where we thought we could go. 

We’ll continuously post challenges for you. But that’s just the beginning. Show us your journey. Show us what makes your story the one that stands out from the rest. If you meet your goal, set a new one. Make it even bigger. Prove to everyone, and yourself, that you have more than what it takes.”

Who wouldn’t want to be involved in something so empowering?! 

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Not only that, but there are some pretty sweet prizes!!

Every week we’ll give away Under Armour Swag Bags full of gear to women who are seriously getting it. We’ll also feature profiles on our home page and in the “Top Performers” section of women who are really setting an example for all of us.

After 8 weeks, we’ll announce the 10 finalists who’ve documented the most impressive, motivated, monumental stories.

Winners will be announced mid-July.”    

Um, yea, even if I weren’t part of the What’s Beautiful campaign, I’d take part in this. There is something about women supporting, inspiring and pushing each other to be their best that is so touching. I love it!

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You want to sign-up don’t you?! I knew it! Sign-up here and create a goal for yourself!! Once you are all set up, follow me and let’s support and motivate each other!!

Under Armour Goal I Will.

I have a deadline to finish my Personal Training Certification, so of course I made that my goal, but I wanted something bigger. Life has been a whirlwind for me lately and I’m not exactly dealing with everything as I should. I want to be healthy inside and out and in order to do that, I need some self-love.

I have also set up a team, Stronger Together, with the goal of many women practicing self-love, both mentally and physically, daily. It is so important to be healthy inside and out, and I know I’m not the only woman going through something right now, so why not help and support each other to get there?! You can sign up for Team Stronger Together here. Let’s show ourselves and everyone around us some love!!

Are you going to sign up for What’s Beautiful?

What is your goal?

Xoxo.

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