Looking for a great gift for an active family member, a friend looking to get fit, or for yourself? I'm here to help! Here are 12 highly-rated, awesome gift ideas I've hand-selected for this year's Guide. They are all conveniently available from Amazon, who saves Christmas for me every year. See descriptions of these items, below. 1 - Wi-Fi Smart Scale. The Aria Fitbit scale syncs Continue Reading
VIDEO: Finally get fit! 5 simple secrets for sticking with exercise
It's that time of year again -- time to make resolutions for the new year! If you're like most people, losing weight and getting in shape are at the top of your wish list. We all start out our new year's resolutions with the best intentions. But inevitably, a few weeks into the new year the gyms start emptying out as people revert to their old habits. Are you serious about finally losing Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to Create a Home Workout Room on a Budget
I'm so excited to show you my favorite room in the house -- our new workout room! When I celebrated my 5th anniversary of starting my healthier lifestyle, which resulted in losing 60 pounds, I decided to give myself a present: a workout room. We converted what was the home office, the "bonus" room above the garage, into an awesome fitness space. My husband and I did all the work ourselves, and Continue Reading
Hitting the road — on a bike this time
I have changed up my workout routine, at least temporarily, and I have my husband to thank for it. He decided to fix up our old bikes, which we hadn't ridden in years, and wanted to take them with us on our beach vacation. I'm so glad he did that.When we stayed at Ocean Isle Beach, we rode every morning. It made me remember how much I'd always enjoyed bike riding in the past. But the main Continue Reading
Am I a ‘real’ runner?
Yesterday, I ran. Okay, it was less than a mile of the four miles I did (don't laugh!), but I ran it, 5 mph. Yet from the knee pain I experienced for the next two days, you would have thought I'd just completed a marathon. I do at least 20 miles a week of very fast walking (4-4.5 mph), mostly on the treadmill, and it is this routine that resulted in my 60 lb. weight loss and healthy living Continue Reading
VIDEO: Review and giveaway – PureMove Armband for iPhone by Pure Gear
Please see the video above for my review of a cool new product I found, the PureMove premium armband, and how it compares to the other armbands I've owned. PureMove is an innovative armband allowing you to wear your iPhone 5S/5 securely on your arm anytime, when you're working out, or just out and about. Here are some of the features: Moisture-wicking, antibacterial, odor-free, and washable Continue Reading
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