I know we all agree that mom deserves the very best, so this holiday season why not give her the best gift of all? The Gift of HEALTH! After all, a healthy mom is a happy mom, and when mom's happy, everyone's happy. Wether your favorite lady is just getting started on her health and fitness journey, or a seasoned pro, here a fabulous ideas that say "I LOVE you" in the most special way … [Read more...]
Five Things that Make Me Feel Empowered!
October 7, 2016 · by · 10 Comments
Happy Friday and welcome to Friday Five! As you already know I've partnered with the Sweatpink Community and Aftershockz for a wonderful campaign to help raise awareness against breast and ovarian cancers. On this first Friday of October we are sharing Five things that make us feel empowered! Woohoo! If you were to take a peak into my closet you'd quickly realize I'm a bit of a pink … [Read more...]
Fitness Friday – Strength Training Basics for Women
July 1, 2016 · by · 69 Comments
Strength training is by far the most effective way to supercharge your weight loss and maximize the returns of those many hours spent on your fitness program. I loved your enthusiastic response to my post last week where I share why I believe every woman should incorporate strength training in her workout routine and am excited about the number of you who are ready to commit to strength … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Women Should Strength Train
June 24, 2016 · by · 30 Comments
"Nice guns lady!" Living in LA where we enjoy hot weather most of the year I get comments like this quite frequently, and always from men. Truth be told there was time I wasn't so sure I liked the attention on my biceps. I felt a little embarrassed and longed for more slender arms. I felt a little too manly and I did not like that one bit. Those days are long gone though and that type of … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to FitStyle Your Life
April 1, 2016 · by · 2 Comments
We all know that exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but for too many people, exercise is still just something you do. And all too often it is something you do out of obligation... Something that feels like a burden. Exercise requires time... Exercise requires planning... Exercise requires motivation... But what if exercise and fitness simply became a way of … [Read more...]
BeFit 30 Day Fat Burn Review and Giveaway
February 26, 2016 · by · 21 Comments
Get Ready to #BeFitAllYear! Happy Friday! As promised I am back with a thorough review of the BeFit 30 Day Fat Burn Challenge. As you may recall I was invited to review the BeFit program, including a trio of nutritional products, by the Sweatpink community. The nutritional products were sent to me by BeFit to facilitate this review but all opinions are mine. Since I am not personally looking to … [Read more...]
Fitness Friday – Fast and Furious Ladder Workout
January 21, 2016 · by · 18 Comments
Are you ready for a challenge? Today's workout is going to kick your behind... So get ready to sweat! As you know one of the keys to success with any fitness plan is to change things up so you don't get bored and you keep challenging your muscles. This ladder workout is completely different from the BURST workouts you've come to enjoy with me and I know you are going to love it! The … [Read more...]
The Selfie – A Powerful Health and Fitness Tool
December 9, 2015 · by · 15 Comments
This post is sponsored by United Healthcare. All opinions are my own. The Selfie -- The art of taking a picture of oneself. An art mastered by all three of my daughters, my 8 year old included. An art I begrudgingly adopted when I became a Sweatpink ambassador this past summer. An art I've come to appreciate as a powerful tool in meeting my health and fitness goals. What is a … [Read more...]
How to Dress for Cold Weather Training
November 11, 2015 · by · 20 Comments
Follow my blog with Bloglovin It finally feels like fall here in LA! Though I thoroughly enjoy our warm sunny California days I was thrilled to have to put on an extra layer as I headed out for my morning hike. At six am the air was brisk and clean with temperatures in the low forties. I love this kind of weather! I find it invigorating and inspiring! As you may recall from a … [Read more...]
Fitness Friday – 20 Minute Bikini Body Boot Camp
October 30, 2015 · by · 17 Comments
Welcome to a very special Fitness Friday! If you have been looking for a super effective workout that you can squeeze in every day without stress you are going to LOVE today's special workout brought to you by my sister, Nathalie King, personal trainer extraordinaire and creator of the Bikini Body Boot Camp. This workout is based on the Tabata principles which, like BURST and HIIT alternates a … [Read more...]
