Mom on the Run--Woman of Steele

I signed up for a PIYO challenge pack back in July 2014. I had so many doubts about starting this program! I HATE YOGA and I've never been a fan of Pilates. I hemmed and hawed for quite a while and then just jumped into it. I FELL IN LOVE!! I absolutely love PiYo! Since starting the program in July, I have looked forward to whatever workout was on the calendar each day! It has been my stress reliever and a way to build my strength and flexibility! It has even improved my running!  I feel like I have been able to recover faster from long runs because my leg muscles have more strength and flexibility.  I love to use it after for the awesome stretch you get! I never thought I would love this program so much or look forward to it each day!  I have never found a program that makes me feel so good about myself and has started to tighten up my awful mom belly! I love this program so much that when my best friend Jill suggested we get PiYo certified, there was no hesita...

My PiYo shirt came in the mail a few days ago and I was so excited because I got to wear it to instructor training on Saturday!!!!  I have been practicing my PiYo by following the DVD program for the past few weeks. However, PiYo Live is totally different from the workout program set! It was completely awesome though!! I learned so much about how to teach it and how to follow the choreography!! Thankfully my parents are musicians and I was a dancer when I was little so I have some experience with following music and the 32 count! Luckily for you, when you come to my class, you don't have to worry about any of that!!! All you have to do is follow me and have a great time!!!  I was so glad my bestie Jill was there with me!! It was so much fun hanging out with her and learning this together! Anything is better with your bestie along!!  I have to tell you that PiYo Live is awesome!! It is full of moves that will give you energy, build your muscles, and increase your flexibili...

It was so hard to go  back to work today after having 2 weeks off!!  I can never sleep the night before I have to go back to work!!  It's ridiculous!  But somehow I managed to get up to my alarm this morning and get my workout done this morning.  It's amazing how just a morning butt-kicking workout can change your attitude and outlook for the day!  I knocked out a 1 mile speed run, Insanity Max:30 Cardio Challenge and Ab Attack, and PiYo Buns.  Love all these workouts!!  They totally make my day that much better.  My theme for the day was CONQUER!  And I CONQUERED Monday!  Because of my new found healthy lifestyle and obsession with working out and running, I never miss a workout and I always feel better afterwards, even if I didn't want to to begin with.   The one thing that I really did enjoy about going back to work was the return to my routine.  I am totally a routine person and when my schedule is messed up, it can ...

Wow!! It's been awhile!  I want to grow this blog this year.  That is one of my 2015 goals.  I dream of having lots of followers who are inspired and motivated by what I write.  As I reflect back on 2014, I am aware that I used this blog for mainly race recaps!  I would like it to be so much more than that, so I am going to take the time now to write about some of my other ventures of 2014. In July of 2014, I became a Beachbody Fitness Coach.  What does that mean?  It means I am here to help you with your fitness goals.  It does not mean that I am here to sell you Beachbody products.  Sure I would love for you to buy the awesome programs that we offer and are proven to work, but I am here more so to motivate you and keep you accountable to your fitness goals, whatever those may be.  I have found a new calling in life with Beachbody.  As many of you know, I have struggled with my weight for most of my life.  It wasn't until a ...