I debated recently whether or not I wanted to post about my one year anniversary with Crossfit because I think my take on it is a little bit unique. But then it occurred to me that I should write about it because it is unique. My Crossfit anniversary was actually in July, so about a month ago. Prior to when I began in July of 2012 I had been circuit training and doing HIIT for about three ... Continue Reading
3 steps to committing to your workout time.
Whatever your workout may be it takes COMMITMENT to git it done! Im a morning tweeter blog reader facebook poster exerciser. We've flogged that poor dead horse already & discussed why even though it works well for me it is NOT for everyone. (I also adored how one reader was moved to write a rebuttal. I love me some rebutting!) For me mornings are the perfect opportunity to ... Continue Reading
Five ways to power through workouts you hate (guest post)
5 Ways to Power Through Workouts You Hate** If you’re like many people, it’s hard to find the motivation to power through a workout once that burns begins to intensify. We all want to reap the benefits of exercise, but sometimes it’s a lot harder than it sounds in your head. Here are few pointers that may help you power through a workout you hate. 1.Turn up the music. When you’re really ... Continue Reading
Working out…not blogging about fitness.
Today Im neither writing about a new fitness trend nor cajoling others to GIT TO IT! Today Im neither fretting about giveaways & nor yammering lovingly about setting an example for our children. Today. This morning. Right now. Im bring my excuse-laden arse to the kitchen and choosing to do an exercise I love...to hate. Im lunging. Please to join me? I'll save you a ... Continue Reading
Living not blogging.
As of last night Im back here: Hmmm. I guess the pic isnt all that obvious. It's the Austin airport. And, since Ren. Man & the Tornado were unable to come to Disney with me (*cue no confetti & nothing shaped like the three of us frolicking arm in arm through the magic castle*), today Im living not blogging. Today Im hanging with my own personal princess: Today Im spending ... Continue Reading
A MizFit mini-course & Jackie Warner’s tips for the New Year.
Happy New Year from a misfit MizFit who, as we chatted about this time last year, believes NOT in resolutions. For me today is simply FRIDAY. It may be one where we START working out hard heavy and focused again (seriously. clicketh the link. Ill wait. all my beliefs are jampacked up in therre.)---but in my never ever humble opinion we can make this START (oooh she links again!) any ... Continue Reading
Personal Training with Jackie Warner (video/giveaway).
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljcBCtCdwDY As I have rhymingly yammered above---I love me some Jackie Warner. Yes, I agree that her tv show kinda plummeted in the final season (Im more about the dumbbells than the drama) but I adored how she truly cared about & unflaggingly encouraged/supported her clients. Her style reminded me so much of how I trained people when I owned my studio ... Continue Reading
What question would YOU ask Brian Peeler?
EDITED TO SAY: come on, People.  I can *see* you are reading this. delurk yourself. use a fake name. let's take advantage of Brian "Hands of Michelangelo* " Peeler's generosity. If you could ask the inimitable Peeler anything---what would it be? would you want exercise advice? behind the scenes snark? tips on how to get his patented PeelerBuilt physique? Brian Peeler is doing a ... Continue Reading