A Beginning Runner: Month Two #weARErunningfromzombies

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So I am running high on endorphins right now – I am in love with running! Lets hope this love continues, since April was month two of running. And during April I had to deal with an “injury” of sorts. While playing with my youngest, I did something funky to my back that caused my… [Continue Reading]

A Beginning Runner: The Beginnning and First Month

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Back in January, if you asked me if I run, I’d scoff and say I couldn’t. I tried in the past, but I’d get shin splints and it just seemed impossible to move forward “quickly” for any length of time. But then I found my motivation. I am always better when I have a “bigger”… [Continue Reading]

Running Shoes Make a Difference! Brooks Running Shoes

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So I started running to prep for my Zombie 5k in November. I started off by wearing my Adidas, which I thought were a running shoe. But unfortunately, I developed shin splints with them. Ouch! So I went to Dicks Sporting Goods and started trying on running shoes. The first pair I tried on, I… [Continue Reading]

Run For Your Lives: Zombie 5K

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Need some motivation to run? Check our RunForYourLives.com. It’s a 5k race (3.1 miles), with obstacles (think Tough Mudder), while you are given flags (like Flag Football) and then chased by Zombies trying to steal your health (think Resident Evil). I mean, seriously, I was never into running. The whole Mom Buff thing is about… [Continue Reading]

Snacking Means Diet Success – 10 Snacking Ideas

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As many people trudge through their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get healthy, remember the importance of eating every 3  hours, more or less. Those mini meals will help keep your metabolism running and keep your body from thinking it’s starving. When your body thinks it’s “starving”, your metabolism will slow and you’ll… [Continue Reading]

Thumbs Up Jacket – Coupon Code for 4allbyJoFit

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The Thumbs-Up Jacket by 4allbyJoFit is the coolest jacket ever! I am absolutely in love with it. Here is the buzz: The Thumbs-Up Jacket is a long sleeve jacket that is slightly heavier than the Jo-Wind Shirt. The fabric is different in that the Thumbs-Up Jacket is 87% Polyester and 13% Spandex Heavyweight Jersey. Meanwhile… [Continue Reading]

The Mom Buff: Getting Bikini Ready & March Photos

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The weather is BEAUTIFUL here in the south. Without a doubt, it’s turned into Bikini Weather already! But, like most moms, my body has been through A LOT after giving birth to two boys. One of the biggest reasons I started this journey of  The Mom Buff was to perk up my butt and decrease… [Continue Reading]

Fitness Apparel 4 All! Go #team4all

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Back in December I buzzed about my fitness inspiration, as part of a submission to become part of Team4all. Team4all is a team of women with different fitness backgrounds, whether they are marathon runners, tennis fanatics, knowledgable about nutrition, or simply want to become more fit. The one thing they have in common is a… [Continue Reading]

The Mom Buff: January Photos

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Okay, so I loving the new gym. The equipment rocks and I started doing cardio again, since I am in love with Zumba. I am still getting a feel for the new equipment, so I feel like I haven’t made some gains as I try to get used to things again. I know, Dumb Bells… [Continue Reading]

The Mom Buff: Eat More Often – You’re Starving Yourself!

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I was reading a magazine the other day and it stated that most women are starving themselves, thus slowing down their metabolism, causing their bodies to eat away at muscle and store fat. If you eat the proper foods throughout the day (6 times is optimal), your body won’t think its going to starve, will… [Continue Reading]

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