TurboFire Cardio Program Week 4

turbofire progress week 4

So, I have to say I am kind of proud of myself.  I have stuck with the program for 4 weeks and lost 5lbs so far.  I am feeling stronger and more confident.  Not really confident enough to show pictures of my progress but I said I would so they will be in this post.  [...]

What do you do for at-home exercise?

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I always wonder what makes people enjoy  their exercise routine?  I can’t seem to fine one i enjoy.  I want to like exercise.  I just don’t.  So I ask YOU, what exercise programs do you enjoy Is anyone else like me, and feeling like there are eleventy billion exercise programs out there and you just don’t [...]

RadioShack’s Trade & Save Program – Hurry, ends April 28th! Plus #win a Kindle Fire #Giveaway

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Have you checked out RadioShack’s Trade & Save program yet?  Now through April 28, America’s Mobile Makeover Month by RadioShack guarantees at least $30 and up to $300 in immediate store credit when you trade in your working technology devices- mobile phones, cameras, video game consoles and more,  through this special promotion. Additional specials will appear in weekly circulars available online each [...]

Turbo Fire Week 2 Progress

Turbo Fire Intense Cardio fitness progess

I have successfully completed the first two weeks of Turbo Fire Intense Cardio Conditioning program.  I am thrilled to report that I have lost 3 pounds and 1/2 and inch off my waist.  The workouts are really fun and on my rest day I miss having a work out but I know my body needs [...]

Kendall Gelthotics Review & #Giveaway

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Now that I frequently go running (well, perky walking- but it doesn’t sound as cool, you know?) I have come to appreciate having comfortable feet and that means a good pair of shoes meant for running AND most of the time, wearing a pair of Kendall Gelthotics. The shoes are great in and of themselves but [...]

Hartford Marathon Foundation’s FitKids program

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The longer I am working at being healthier (even with my too-frequent setbacks), the more my children are getting interested in and excited about being healthier.  They not only cheer me on when I’m “running” past them doing a race, but they want to go WITH me!! At 2, 4 and 6 they are still [...]

TurboFire Intense Cardio Conditioning DVD set

Turbofire beachbody High intensity cardio fitness program

I made a 90 day commitment to the BeachBody team and I am starting the TurboFire Intense Cardio Conditioning program.   As a busy mom who also works full time, I can find many excuses to not get to the gym.  I recently lost 20 pounds  and now I need a push to drop 20 [...]

I gave my daughter some sage advice. I’m going to follow it.

Today, just like on Sunday afternoon, I took my 6 year old on the bike path with me so I could run.  I signed up for the O’Hartford race and have a month to get myself ready.  She loves to ride her bike, with one of her beloved dolls in the doll bike seat, so [...]

Weight Loss on a Budget: The Simple Diet with Dr. James Anderson, a live chat on The Motherhood

The Simple Diet

I have some exciting news- I will be co-hosting a chat on The Motherhood on Thursday, January 19 afrom 1-1:30 PM EST.  I’m very excited about this book and diet program, because it works with folks on a budget…something most of us live by!!  I just ordered my copy from Amazon and will be reading [...]

Zumba Fitness 2

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I recently discovered Zumba classes at the gym where I work out.  I have heard about this type dance aerobics for years, but have never tried it until now.  Wow, it’s a really great workout and boy did I sweat!  I find that the upbeat music and dance moves keeps me motivated throughout the entire class.  The [...]