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 …
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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 …
Move of the Week
For the past few weeks, I’ve been trying something new on my Fitness facebook page. Each Monday, I post photos and a short description of my chosen “Move of the Week.” Now that I teach three different format classes, I’m …
My Fitness Role Models
When I first made the decision to change my lifestyle 4 years ago, I didn’t do it alone. I had tons of help and inspiration at every turn. Zumba fitness classes were the kickstart I needed to push forward, but …
Pinterest Inspiration
I have a love/hate relationship with most social media platforms. I love the community connections I’m able to generate and maintain, I love discovering new fitness routines, new inspiring people to follow, and I love sharing silly photos. I don’t …
Building a Fitness Community
One of my favorite things about being a group fitness instructor is the opportunity to build a community. I started teaching group fitness in 2009, after receiving my license to teach Zumba Fitness. I’d taken the class diligently for 6 months and …
Races in 2013
How are we already 10 days into 2013?! It’s been a fun and fit New Year already — I’ve started teaching group fitness at a new facility in town (on top of the 3 other locations where I already teach) …
So You Want to do a Squat Challenge
I love a good fitness challenge. I participated in the 100 push-ups challenge in 2011 (just for fun…my initial test was 5 push-ups. Now, I do at least 30 twice a week in my PiYo classes. How strong I’ve been able to get!!), …
Fit Photo a Day Challenge Progress
Fit Photo a Day challenge for November has been so much fun. We’re 12 days in (PLENTY of time to still join the party!!) and already I’m loving the creativity of the posts. Even more, I’ve enjoyed finding new fitness/wellness …