On various fitness apps Tuesday is the day people will post before and after pictures of their physical transformations labeled with #TransformationTuesday… hence the name of my post. As I was desperately looking for an acceptable “before” picture, hoping to participate, I became completely engrossed looking through old family photos and reminiscing of times passed. Then I ran out of time – something I have …
So I’ve been home for two weeks now from back-to-back trips. I spent one week in Maine with my best friend and another week at Hammock Beach Resort with my family. I needed to pack for two different types of travel with only two days in-between trips so the more organized I am ahead of time the better. My intent was to have this posted …
Summer has officially been in full swing for over a month now, and I don’t know about your kids, but before school was out mine were chomping at the bit, anxiously awaiting our family’s summer plans. So what are your plans for the rest of the summer? Are you planning a big trip? Spending some time at the beach? Are the kids attending a camp …
Now that the kids are out of school they are involved in many other activities which has me running around town more than ever. All of these extra activities for them means less gym time for me, so I’m doing more at-home workouts and am always open to an opportunity to stay fit. Each of them have different activities which include taking my son to …
Today is my rest day – well from the gym anyway – which really means “clean the house, do the laundry and a lot of cooking day”. I started today like every other day, with my coffee in hand, then cozy up in my favorite chair. I like to talk with God and then catch up on some of my favorite apps and social media …
Although I mix up my routine quite frequently, these are a few of my favorite core-strengthening exercises. They are definitely a bit more challenging and sure to keep you from getting bored from the traditional crunches. Hanging Knee Raises When I first started doing these I was not strong enough to support myself, putting a strain on my shoulders so I started using arm slings …
(As appeared on Pumpup, April 29, 2015) Donna has been tirelessly dedicated to a lifestyle of regular exercise and healthy eating for many years. “I wanted to look better before I turned 40, and to be healthy and happy on the inside as well,” she confirmed. “Once I started to notice positive changes, that just fueled me keep working even harder.” When …
My name is Donna, I am a forty-something year-young wife and stay-at-home mother of three children. I am a Christian and I believe I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and I don’t intend to waste that gift. I am completely passionate about my lifestyle of fitness and clean eating and that one’s body is a reflection of their lifestyle. I love to cook and workout. …
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