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February 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment

I LOVE Fitness Gear Friday

What fitness gear did I find, hear about or use this week that I am recommending to you?

Well, I am in LOVE with these handheld water bottles for my short runs.

They are by Nathan Sports.

This is the handiest little water bottle and it fits really snug on my hand while I’m running.

It carries just enough water for my 3-4 mile runs.

 Nathan QuickShot

Moisture-wicking, adjustable Wall Mesh hand strap
Unique, adjustable hand strap eliminates the need to grip the Flask and offers alternative hand positions
10 oz. (300 mL) Flask with Race Cap
Power Stretch Mesh pocket with Velcro® closure
Incorporated, waterproof I.D./medical emergency card
Race Cap with high-flow, one-way valve opens and closes automatically and offers a quick burst of fluid
Wide collar allows for easy flask removal and replacement for cleaning
Reflective detail
Weight: 1.6 oz.

What is really cool (and something that I just discovered recently) is that you can

get a little carry pouch for the front of the bottle to carry your money, cards, phone, etc…

Another cool option that Nathan offers is called the QuickShot Plus

QuickShot Plus

Unique, adjustable hand strap elminates the need to grip the Flask and offers alternative hand positions
10 oz. (300 mL) Flask with Race Cap
Dimensional zippered pocket with internal Power Stretch Mesh pocket
Power Stretch Mesh pocket with VELCRO closure
Wide collar allows for easy flask removal and replacement for cleaning
Incorporated, waterproof ID/medical emergency card
Reflective detail
Weight: 3 oz. (.09 kg)

AND, to round out the QuickShot series is the Thermal QuickShot

Thermal QuickShot

Unique, adjustable hand strap eliminates the need to grip the Flask and offers alternative hand positions
10 oz. (300 mL) Flask with Race Cap
Insulated, zippered carrier keeps fluids cool
Dual external Power Stretch Mesh pockets
Power Stretch Mesh pocket with VELCRO closure
Weight: 3.1 oz. (.09 kg)

SO MANY GREAT OPTIONS!!

 

Have you tried any of these water bottles on your runs or walks?

Would you consider purchasing one of these?

What type of Hydration system do you use on your short runs?

Leave me a comment below and share this with other fit friends!

 

Don’t forget to read my other #FitGearFriday picks

~ 2/8/13

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Motivation Monday, Insanity Day 1 Fit Test and a BIG Confession!

February 4, 2013 By 1 Comment

~ Lazy people want much but get little,

but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied ~

Proverbs 13:4

 

This was a verse that I read this morning when I was tired, the house

was quiet after the kids left for school and I decided I wanted to

lay back down for a couple minutes (yeah right… more like 35!)

I had 0% energy.

 But, I did make time to read God’s word

and yeah, He was speaking DIRECTLY to me through the verse above.

I read it and heard, “Get your lazy rear-end up and get moving!”

I am a planner.

For the past week I have been planning to start my new workout program,

INSANITY,

today and boom… yup,

I was “tired.”

You see, there are 2 things that really get on my nerves

1) Laziness

2) Whining

And for the past couple of months, guess what… (Confession time)

I have been REALLY LAZY about working out!

Yes, I have been busy just like everyone else and probably a LOT burnt out…

But, ENOUGH EXCUSES!

Life doesn’t wait until your “ready”

I just turned 40 (cough) in January

and I am going to kick aging in the BOOTAY!

So, I got my lazy buns up,

put on my workout clothes

put in the FIT TEST DVD

WOW!

That was SOOOO incredible!

I am back on track and in the game!

NO MORE LAZINESS!!

Day 2 tomorrow :)

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Tell me:

1) What did you do today to Invest In Yourself?

2) Have you ever tried the Insanity Program?

3) Would you like to join my Insanity Challenge?

 

 

Disclaimer: I am a Beachbody Coach and do receive a small percentage of each sale on my Beachbody Coach website. However, EACH AND EVERY opinion is my own and ALWAYS will be.  :)

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Have you Tried…???

April 5, 2012 By 8 Comments

Have you Tried…??? 

Many times, we get caught up in doing the same daily routine over and over again.

Our comfort zone is, well… comfortable.

But, sometimes change is good… especially when it comes to exercise.

It is good to make your body wonder what is coming next.

That is one of the reasons why HIIT training is so beneficial.

So, since summer is almost here, I have added a couple of different ideas and ways you can get out there

and get your fit on!!

Stand-Up Paddle-boarding!!

Wow!

It was so much fun gliding through the water so quiet and peaceful.

I could see all the way to the bottom of the lake.

Also, it is a great core workout… especially when a boat goes by and you have big waves coming at you ;)

Balance…balance…balance

(PS… Yes, I am using a windsurfing board! Two uses for one board :)  )

Wake Boarding!!

This particular day I had swam for a couple of laps and went up

to our cottage to get into some dry clothes.

My (7 year old) son had been practicing and getting used to standing up on the wake-board

for a couple of weeks near shore and he was ready to go out behind the boat.

Everyone had been nagging me for weeks/months/years

to try wake-boarding and I really had no interest.

It wasn’t that I didn’t think I could do it. Heavens NO!

I can do anything I set my mind to.

The problem was that my mind was telling me

“you are a bit klutsy and a broken leg will not be a fun way to spend the rest of your summer”

So as I was in the cottage, changing into my dry and very warm clothes,

my heart finally told my mind to SHUT UP and go for it!

I thought, “my 7 year old son is about to do it,

he is scared but he is going to try and that is very brave of him.”

And so I put my swim suit back on and marched down to the water

and looked my son in the eyes and told him,

“buddy, because you are SO brave and I am SO proud of you to try wake-boarding behind the boat today,

I am going to try it too!”

(and my mind said, “did you just say that outloud?)

He had the BIGGEST smile on his face and said to me, “You can do it mama. I know you can!”

Those words made my day/year/life

(As he turned to walk away, I think he also muttered the words…

“it’s easy, so don’t worry.” Yeah, easy)

He went first and popped right up out of the water effortlessly, time after time.

He had a blast. He is a natural.

He must get that from his dad ;)

And so, as I tried to get up on that wake-board, time after time,

with GALLONS of water rushing up my nose and in my face

I FINALLY DID IT!

It was cool. It was hard. It was fun.

It was a great feeling to overcome a fear and especially, NOT GET HURT TRYING!

Entering a Race!!

I have been a runner for quite a few years now… mainly for fun and exercise.

Okay, so some may call that a jogger but… whatever ;)

This picture is actually from my second ever 5k race at an Oncology Conference in Vancouver.

I raced really hard.

All I wanted was to come in under 28 minutes and set a new PR.

I set a PR at 27.34 :) :) :)

It felt great to accomplish another goal.

PS… after I did this race at 6 am,

I walked back to my hotel,

took a shower,

walked 1/2 mile to the bus depot,

went to visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge

took the bus back to the city to the Outdoor Market,

walked around there and enjoyed a DELICIOUS lunch

(BTW… This is from my pre-Gluten Free days)

After I ate lunch and explored a bit

Oh look… I found a couple of Stand Up Paddle-boarders!

I walked about another 3 miles,

rented a bike

and rode 8.85 miles around Stanley Park.

After returning my bike, I walked a mile back to my hotel and…

COLLAPSED!

What an AWESOME day!

Vancouver is SO BEAUTIFUL!!

So… as summer approaches, get out there and try new ways to stay fit.

You never know what adventures you will find your self taking

AND… you will probably have a LOT of fun doing it too!

What different ways will you enjoy your summer

and get your Fit On???

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Ta-Da!

March 30, 2012 By 9 Comments

Yesterday was an eye opening, Ah-HA kind of day for me.

As I was reading through my tweets and checking out the different posts of the bloggers I follow, I came across one that made a significant impact on my life. It was a post by @MizFitOnline called Exercise is Not My Passion. As I read the post, it gave me goosebumps.

You see, for as long as I can remember, I have been “into” fitness and healthy nutrition.

It IS my Passion.

If I could live in a gym, I would.

If I could exercise all day/every day, I would.

I read about it, I watch videos about it, I train others how to do it and 99.9% of the time, it comes up in conversations I have with just about ANYONE… from the pastor at my church to the secretary at my kids school.

But, after I read that post (Exercise is Not My Passion by @MizFitOnline), I stopped and thought about how true her words were and how they gave clarity to my daily actions and career choices.

See, I am a type-A, Gen x, multi-tasking, entrepreneurial, think outside the box kind of girl. It isn’t unusual for me to come up with a new business idea or product I could patent, multiple times a day. It can get a little crazy up here in my head. Thank God I have a supportive husband who listens and brings me back to ground zero. :)

You see, as a Radiation Therapist (RTT) for the past 13 years, and a crazy fitness freak for my entire life, I have struggled with seeing exactly what God’s plan was for me.

“Maybe I should do this or maybe I should do that” is a VERY common phrase in my vocabulary.

I enjoy being an RTT. It gives me great satisfaction knowing that I am helping others in their fight against cancer.

I also enjoy being a fitness trainer and wellness coach. I continually strive to educate myself, obtain/maintain certifications and motivate others to live a healthy life.

And so, as I read on, MizFitOnline finishes her post by saying,

 ”My passion is helping people & promoting healthy living.”

Well, Ta-Da!!

That’s IT!

Yes, I love fitness and exercise but that is just part of the whole picture!

I have a passion for helping others live a healthier life and be the BEST that they can be!

So, as I move forward, I will combine my career as an RTT and my love of fitness and healthy nutrition. I will follow my TRUE passion, and also what I now understand to be my calling of helping others by motivating, promoting and educating a healthy living lifestyle.

A very BIG thanks and shout out goes to:

 @bonnielang for being a new friend that I have found SO much in common with. Good luck to her and her husband as they try to create a much needed webseries to help young cancer survivors. Click here for more info on that project and here for Bonnie Lang Fitness. She always has a LOT of great fitness tips and workouts to share.

@aBLYSSa  and her post about What Should I Say to the 16 Year Old You? Wow! It is a post (and video) that will stop and make you say…

Okay 16 year old me…. DON’T slather on Crisco and lay in the HOT August sun on a deck chair over aluminum foil.

It is just plain STUPID and RISKY!

And last but certainly not least, @PowerCakes and @justkeepsweating have both been motivating me to be the best I can be.

I really look forward to trying some new exercises and eating your delicious recipes.

Thanks!

QUESTION OF THE DAY!

 Do you have a dreamjob that combines your passion and career? What is it?

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Yay! It’s Official!

March 23, 2012 By 1 Comment

YAY!

Well, its official. Thanks to @FitFluential and @GotChocoMilk, I won a scholarship to the Fitness and Health Bloggers Conference this June in Denver! Yay!

It is amazing how fast your dreams can happen when you reach out to others, listen to advice and jump into the action.

I can’t wait to meet the other fantastic bloggers at the conference and learn all I can about making this website, my blog and my wellness business bigger and better than ever before.

 FitNutTip of the day…. Don’t forget to Refuel with Chocolate Milk after your workouts! I do!!

 

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How Will You Follow Your Dreams?

March 20, 2012 By 4 Comments

This is me on The Roseman Bridge in Madison County, Iowa in 2001. It was 
always a dream of mine to visit here and I was SO happy on this day.
 

“The old dreams were good dreams; they didn’t work out, but I’m glad I had them.” Clint Eastwood as Robert Kincaid in Bridges of Madison County 

This is one of my favorite quotes (and movies) of all time. It is in a frame in my office and I read it often. Especially today.

Today was a very hard day. It is the day that one of my dreams, the dream of owning my own fitness facility, is coming to an end.

But, I am SO glad I had the dream, I followed my dream and I don’t have any regrets about it at all. Plus, I had a lot of fun doing it, too.

So, does this mean that I am going to sit like a lump on a log. Of course NOT! My new plan is to continue to motivate, educate and train others in my community and online.

As anyone in my family can attest to, I have a LOT of dreams and ideas. Sometimes I probably drive them crazy. It isn’t that my family doesn’t think that I can and will accomplish all of my goals, hopes, dreams and desires. They know I will if I really put my mind to it. No, they just know that sometimes I need help with focus.

So, here is my plan to facilitate my newest “dream” of becoming a top notch fitness and wellness blogger and help make it into my new “reality.”

- Jump right in. During the past few months, I have been blogging here and there but I have not been very regular about it. My new plan is to blog at least once a day so I can stay connected with my followers.

- Attend a conference this summer that will help me better understand the social media and blogging world. One conference I plan to attend is the Fitness and Health Bloggers Conference in Denver, CO in June. The agenda looks so interesting and informative. I also hope to be one of 40 lucky recipients of the Refuel with Chocolate Milk  Scholarships to the FHBC Conference. After being laid off in January, a scholarship would surely make this conference financially possible for my family and me and also help to jump-start my blogging career.

- Connect with others through Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. I have been using a personal Facebook page for a couple of years now but I wasn’t too involved with Twitter until a couple of weeks ago. It is amazing how many fantastic resources there are and how many people you can learn from on Twitter. One of the first groups I decided to follow was @FitFluential.  Their motto is, “FitFluential is a growing family of fitness fanatics spreading a positive healthy message year-round. Fitfluential is Fitness Found.” Perfect!!

- I have even made a couple of friends/connections that I am very excited about. One person in particular is Bonnie Lang of BonnieLangFitness.com. She is an amazing blogger with a lot of great information and advice to offer. You can find more links to other blogs, websites and interesting ”stuff” on my resources page, too.

- Last but not least (and probably not last either) is that I will always continue to dream. I will update my bucket list of dreams, set goals and push hard to accomplish them. Life isn’t always easy but at least I won’t regret trying to live it to the fullest.

Do you have any dreams or goals for 2012? If so, what is your plan?

Good luck to you!

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