Spring Cleaning: the Closet
This is spring break week for students at the College where I work. We don’t have spring break as staff members (oh, except one day on Friday), but it still feels like spring break. With Shane on a trip to …
Author: fitwithaundra
5 Ways to Spring Forward
Spring is almost here! The coming season promises warmth, new growth, golden sunshine, longer days, and brighter colors. Here are five ways the little house on Pine is preparing for this welcome change: 1. Time to plant. Perfect time to …
Why Today Rocks
Yesterday, I had the worst migraine I’ve ever experienced. I tried to make it through the day at work. Bad idea. I ended up canceling my PiYo Strength class. Here’s the real deal: I’m spent. My migraine was most definitely …
Weekly Food Prep
I love nothing more than spending Sunday afternoon or evening prepping food for the week. The thought of setting myself up for success during the week makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. During the winter, I’ll typically shop for …
Sparkly Soul Giveaway Winner
Today is the day! After three days of gathering entries to win the red sparkly headband from Sparkly Soul, Inc., I have the lucky winner. Using this random generator, I plugged in 1-48 (since my own comment was #49) and …
Sparkly Soul Giveaway
Big announcement: I’m hosting my first giveaway on Fit for Life! The prize? A Sparkly Soul, Inc. thin red headband. These headbands are the BEST. Sparkly Soul headbands are durable, pretty, and they work! I teach a number of fitness …
George Washington Birthday Classic 10K
I ran my first race of 2013 this weekend in Alexandria, VA. Mount Vernon: home away from home. This was a 10k, which is 6.2 miles. I found this race while searching for VA or MD February races, and thought …
Training for a Marathon
Oh dear God, I’m training for a marathon. I never ever ever thought I’d say/write/think/believe that. Ever. When I started running a couple of years ago, I’d joke that I’m in ‘marathon training’ mode when I could really only cover …
Love is in the Air
In celebration of today’s mushy-gushy-lovey holiday, I’m sharing another addition of things I’m loving on right now. #1: Teaching Fitness ClassesI love, love, love teaching group fitness and spreading my love for wellness with others. At 11 classes a week, …
Spotlight workout: PiYo Strength
I’ve spent years as a Zumba Fitness nut. Everything about it–the music, the bright clothing, the high energy, the moves–intoxicated me from day one. I never thought I’d find something I love as much (or more) than teaching Zumba. Until I …