Fit Fashion Friday 3

Hey Fitness Family!!!  It's been a minute since I created a collection of some of my fashion favorites but no time like the present right?  I have been looking around and expanding my fitness game from just boot camp and running.  I continue to lift but incorporated yoga into my repertoire of fitness options. It's been a lot of fun learning ...

Very Berry Cherry Post-Workout Smoothie

And I'm back.  If you recall I introduced a new product I was planning to try for post-workout recovery from intense workouts called Isopure Aminos.  Well I am back with a delicious smoothie recipe you are SURE to love for post-workout recovery because not only is it delicious and made with Isopure Aminos, it is jam packed with antioxidants ...

Resistance Band Workout – Resistance is Futile

Learn how to get your workout on at home or on the go with lightweight resistance bands which helps add resistance to any exercise. I'm extremely excited about today's workout that I'm featuring on here today.  All of the exercises require resistance bands (except the jumping jacks) so it will help take your workout to the next level without ...

4 Effective Ways To Recover From An Intense Workout

Disclaimer:  This post is sponsored by Isopure® but all opinions and thoughts are my own. I like hitting it hard at the gym.  I am not one looking for lighter weights or a short number of reps.  My trainer increases the weights on me and pushes me to trainer harder even when I don’t think my body will hold up. [Tweet "Recover much ...

Family Fun Five +FitFamily Instagram Challenge

  Setting good examples for our children as it relates to staying healthy is extremely important.  I know we have a makeshift home gym in our basement and from the time they were babies, our children observed my husband and me working out.  As they got older they then attempted to mimic us and our workouts which really touched ...

All About Those Planks Workout

Disclaimer:  This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 via Tapinfluence.  As always all opinions are my very own and this workout was supplied by my certified personal trainer Heather Brooke Malone Wolf. You know what time it is around here – workout time.  I have had a lot of fun trying some of these FREE workout apps as ...

In The Gym with YogaByCandace

  Please introduce yourself to our readers. My name is Candace and I am the founder of YogaByCandace, a yoga lifestyle company. We lead yoga retreats worldwide (our next one is in the jungle of Costa Rica next month!), have a popular yoga youtube channel, a free app on iTunes, a discovery box program called the YBC Mantra Box, a yoga ...

5 Reasons Why Skinny Is Not All That

Let me start by saying this article is not an indictment on anyone who is naturally inclined to be skinny, slim or thin. I want to speak to the mounds of people who are striving to make their bodies look and do something it naturally can’t or won’t do – be skinny. We see it all around us, signs and messages suggesting that being ...

Let’s Get BOSU Strong – Week 4

This week is the very last week of the #bosustrong challenge that has inspired me to keep moving. Before starting the challenge, my goal was to just not pack on weight and now that we’re in the final week I plan to continue to challenge my body to do more. I couldn’t always make it outdoors to run due to busy schedules, but I still hit ...

5 Running Myths Debunked Once And For All

If you are starting a running program, let's debunk some common myths so you can be successful. Learning how to run can be overwhelming.  And for every positive article about the benefits of running, you can find another article officially declaring how it is “bad for you” in one way or another.   But are they right? Over the ...

Sober October + Yoga Challenge

Hola Femme Fitales!  Today we are embarking on a major challenge for many of us - Sober October and Yoga Pose challenge!  Before candy day hits let's ease up on the alcohol and get more flexible with our yoga practice. Who's seriously in? [Tweet "Join our #SoberOctober and #yoga challenge. Let's DO IT! #OctoberYogaSpice"] For added ...

September Snack Sack Box Unboxing

  Disclaimer: I was sent a complimentary Snack Sack Box to write an honest review. As always, all opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and recommendations are my very own. In other words, I'm going to keep it real regardless.  :-)  This post contains affiliate links. Hey Fitness Family!  You guessed it, I unboxed the September Sn...

How To Make Tea Infused Water

Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links. I love drinking water plain and at room temperature but I know that isn't everyone's cup of tea (pun intended).  I have been on a mission to get people to drink more water to stay hydrated and healthy for a while now and I amped it up once I came out with my own Infusion Water Bottles with ...

September Fit Snack Box Unboxing

I love opening up new subscription boxes every month and sharing with you.  It's like Christmas time every month.  And if you live around me then you know I also share what comes in the box.  Some of my co-workers and family members have started buying some awesome snacks just from initially taste testing it from the Fit Snack box. Disclai...

Gym Search Checklist

Getting a gym membership is a big commitment. It might not be a lot of money per month but over the course of a year it adds up, and a gym membership is really about making a commitment to your health. But the wrong gym can make this commitment overly complicated or even turn you off of exercising forever. [Tweet "Before you run out and join ...

September Love With Food Unboxing

I totally love unboxing snack boxes and this month is no different.  I typically receive complimentary boxes but with the latest Love With Food box I actually ordered it using a Groupon.  It did not disappoint.  Check it out. Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I earn a small commission if you click and subscribe to ...

Featured Fitale – LaToya Palmer

  FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). LP:  Hello, my name is Latoya and I am a disabled stay at home mother of five children and a wife. My children are ages 14, 13, 10, 23 months and three months old. Two girls and three boys :-). I love to paint and make handmade jewelry ...

Let’s Get BOSU Strong – Week 2

What's up Femme Fitales?  How's everyone feeling?  Last week we had a GREAT time with BOSU and Sweat Pink sharing how we are #BOSUStrong and this is the second week of this fitness fun.  If you missed last week's info on what #BOSUStrong is all about, you can read all about it HERE. We are now in Week 2 starting tomorrow so it's all ...

Game Day Corn and Potato Chowder – #MeatlessMondayNight

Disclaimer:  This post is sponsored by Silk in conjunction with TapInfluence.  As always, all recipes, ideas, and thoughts are uniquely my own.  This post contains affiliate links. Who's ready for some football?  I have to be honest, I'm  not but the rest of my family is so you can imagine where they are going to be each and every ...

Workout Wednesday – All About Them Planks

Hey everybody!!!!  I hope everyone reading this is doing great.  I have had a whirlwind of a week.  I resigned from my position to move into the next chapter of my career and I am ecstatic about that.  I signed up to volunteer in my childrens' schools in the classroom and the lunchroom.  THEY are super excited about that.  Well maybe my ...