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Blurred Lines and Week In Review

Maaaaannnnnnnnn this week was CRAY CRAY!  I was really sick on Sunday which boiled over into Monday.  Work was hectic and busy with a major launch and my workouts were sporadic.  I was tired ALL WEEK so obviously I did not do my best to stay fully nourished and to get adequate sleep.  It is necessary to get the appropriate amount of sleep and ...

Featured Fitale Nancy McCaulay

FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). NM:  Hello my name is Nancy McCaulay I work for a Consulting Firm in Northern Virginia. My hobbies are Graphic Design, swimming, running, etc. FFFC:  What sparked your weight-loss transformation journey? NM:  Taking a long hard look in the ...

Fitbit Flex Review Coming Soon!

Hubby came in the house last week with a new package from Best Buy.  I peek in and lo and behold he purchased a Fitbit Flex Activity and Sleep Wristband.  He was pretty excited and since he has had a chance to use it while asleep, in the shower, at work, in the gym and even in the car he gave me some feedback which might be helpful to anyone ...

Fitbit Aria Scale

Hubby just bought a Fitbit Aria Scale for the house and to synch with his new fitbit FLEX bracelet.  I feel a review coming!!!  STAY TUNED! Femme Fitale Fit Club Motivating you to Firm, Fit and Fabulous! Follow us on Instagram @Femmefitalefitclub Have fun with us online at Facebook at www.facebook.com/FemmeFitaleFitness

Can You Run 100 Miles?

Maybe you aren't interested in earning a free gift.  Perhaps you want to see what your body can really do?  Well have I have the challenge for you.  I have challenged myself to run 100 miles in the month of August.  I have never done that before so we will see how this all works out.  I recently updated my Nike+ app and I see they now allow ...

July 22 Workout Week in Review

I am still doubling up with Sanders Optimum Fitness workouts along with my personal trainer's workouts.  I wish Monte and Heather would talk to each other because this week was tough.  I was sore ALL WEEK.  When I say sore, I am talking about abs and hamstrings.  It took a mile run just to warm up my hamstrings in my boot camp class.  OY!  ...

All I Do Is Win

Honestly - that is not true.  I do not always win or am number one in everything I do.  Sometimes I stop trying or I come in dead last.  But either way when it comes to this fitness thing I do not always feel as if I have to "win" against someone.  I typically compete with myself.  I test myself to see how far I can push a weight or how ...

Hugh Jackman Got Cut for Wolverine! Here’s How He Did It

So you want to know how Hugh Jackman got so ripped for his movie Wolverine? Well, you have two options, you can hire his extremely expensive fitness trainer Mike Ryan or you can build your own workout program based on advice from Mr. Ryan.  If you are interested in the latter, read on. Mr. Ryan really got Hugh cut for this movie. The ...

FFFC Idol – Chef Ahki

I first learned of this phenomenal person through my girl Jamila Crawford's Facebook page site.  Jamila and I went to Cedar Grove High together in Ellenwood, GA and owns EarthCandy which is ultra chic and FLY!!! She is an amazing person as well and an awesome chef to the stars and rockers alike.  She will be featured next.  Once I ...

Homemade Protein Hair Mask

I just returned from the Dominican Republic and had a ball!!!  We spent good times by the pool, on the beach, walking along the beach and playing in the water.  I totally enjoyed myself.  Unfortunately, with all of the sun time I had my skin reacted a bit and I returned home with parched, dry hair.  I used Silicon Mix almost daily while ...

What pro athletes do in the gym that you probably don’t?

It’s been three months, you’ve been hitting the gym routinely and you can’t see or feel any difference in your physique. So what you do is search the internet for some magical new workout routine that will help break this plateau; some possible workout secret that’s been posted to a blog that has somehow eluded you all these years. Stop ...

Going In A New Direction

Have you ever felt worried when you have decided to try a new running route?  Wonder if you will make it, or tucker out halfway through?  That's how I feel as I map a new route on MapMyRun based on a suggestion of one of our running partners.  I have fun 5 miles before and even found a familiar route to run but this is a NEW one.  With new ...

Come Here Workout

Woke up at the crack of dawn, dressed in the dark and made my way to Brick Bodies gym in Reisterstown, Maryland.  Walked in and waited about 5 minutes for my trainer.  Honestly - I was praying she was a no-show and I could possibly just go back home and jump in the bed.  No such luck - she finally walks out letting me know someone ...

Plank Challenge Exercises

This is one of the challenges I have on my plate this month. Try it with me by Abs For Days.

Fine China Workout

I felt good today.  I came entered the gym with energy, had about 24 oz of water to drink before we started and felt "strong".  Granted I just drove 8 hours from South Carolina the day before on an EMPTY STOMACH but still had a chance to take a nap, wake up in my own time and move at my own pace.  There is something to be said for ...

Wake Up Workout

I don't have much to say other than sleep is essential to the soul and make sure you get in your 7 or 8 hours.  I walked in the gym this morning feeling whooped.  I swear if I hadn't already paid for these sessions I probably would have stayed my butt in bed.  My SOF sisters went running the 5-mile loop at 5:00 am this morning but I ...

Kettlebell and Medicine Ball Workout

If you want to ramp up your workouts then try this amazing medicine ball and kettlebell workout. What more can I say and you are probably tired of hearing me say it but Heather worked me over on Tuesday.  The workout included a medicine ball and kettlebell. It was challenging but gave me energy.  We did a lot of leg work as you will find and it ...