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I am a NASM certified Athletic Trainer and Nutritionist. Entrepreneur, Baker, Athlete, Mom, Wife and a Mormon.
I created this blog to share fitness advice, workout tutorials, delicious recipes, favorite products and more...

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Snow Day = Shoveling!!!


Is it snowing where you are?! It has been snowing here since very early this morning. I LOVE snow. I love the season, and all of the fun you can have in the snow. I am an avid skier, and I am very lucky because I married my best friend who is also an avid skier. So you could say we are a little excited for this awesome snow storm. 
My hubby had to leave for work a little early and so he was not able to shovel. That was good new to me, don't tell him that. Growing up, me and my grandpa would shovel all of the time and I loved it. Now about 20 years later, I still do. I love the thinking time, the quiet time, and most of all, the AWESOME workout it gives you. If you actually put your back into it you get an amazing burn!!! So, with the snow coming down as hard as it is, I decided to give you guys a shoveling workout!!! So get on your snow coats, boots, hats, and gloves and grab your shovels.. Go have some fun!!!  






AWESOME FACT: If it is cold out side, and you are doing an activity such as shoveling, walking, running, or sledding, you body has to work a lot harder to keep you warm so you are actually burning almost double the calories you would on a warm sunny day!



ENJOY!
-whit

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

the SHREDDER

It has officially been over a week into the Sweet & Fit Holiday Challenge... How are you guys doing?! Me.. Well, I have lost 2 pounds, and I am actually starting to see my abs again. I have to admit, it feels pretty dang good to have them back. Considering I haven't had them for about 12 months. But I did give my abs up for a really good reason. So I shouldn't complain. I will post pictures when we finish the challenge on January 12. 
 So here is my update you on what I have been doing to compete in the challenge. 
I have been going to Xtend Barre classes 1-3 times a week.  I have been trying to eat pretty good. Lots of Fresh pressed juices from Mend Juicery. Fruits, veggies, and lots of meat. And most importantly, LOTS of water. I recommend someone who is looking to lose weight, or reach fitness goals to drink water, and lots of it. It helps your stomach feel full, and so you don't eat as much as usual. Gives you lots of energy, and it has so many benefits to workouts. 

Here is your next workout... Get ready to sweat, to burn and have a lot of fun. 

{the SHREDDER workout}

2 Minute Jog in place
1 Minute of Jumping Jacks
1 Minute of Forward and Backward Hops
2 Minute of Walking Lunges

{1 Minute REST}

1 Minute Right side Lunges
1 Minute Left side Lunges
2 Minutes of High Knee Runs
1 Minute Sumo Squat
1 Minute Right Leg (single leg) Dead Lift
1 Minute Left Leg (single leg) Dead Lift
1 Minute Pushups 
1 Minute Vertical Jumps

{1 Minute REST}

1 Minute AB toe touches
1 Minute Russian Twists
1 Minute Reverse Crunches
1 Minute Crunches

{1 Minute REST}

1 Minute Tuck Jumps
2 Minute Jump Rope or Jumping Jacks
1 Minute Wood Chops
2 Minute Squats w/ arm curls
2 Minute High Knees

{1 Minute REST}

1 Minute Plank
1 Minute Right Side Plank
1 Minute Left Side Plank
1 Minute Crunches
1 Minute Bicycles
1 Minute 6" AB's

{1 Minute REST}

1 Minute Jumping Jacks
1 Minute of Forward and Backward Hops
2 Minute of Walking Lunges
1 Minute Sumo Squats
1 Minute Speed Skaters

{1 Minute REST}

1 Minute Arm Curls
1 Minute Shoulder Raises
1 Minute Tricep Dips on Ground
1 Minute Pushups

{1 Minute REST}

1 Minute Tuck Jumps
2 Minute Jump Rope or Jumping Jacks
1 Minute Wood Chops
2 Minute Squats w/ arm curls
2 Minute High Knees





You're DONE! I hope you felt the burn... I know I did. 

Enjoy!!

-Whit




Monday, December 16, 2013

BODY SCULPTER

I know that you have been begging for a crazy, high intensity workout. Well I am going to give it to you. The high intensity workouts are IDEAL for someone that wants to lean and tone out FAST!  Isn't that a goal of all of ours? Well, get ready to sweat..
 
 
{BODY SCULPTER WORKOUT}
 
1 MINUTE HIGH KNEE RUNS
1 MINUTE SIDE LUNGES
30 SEC PLANK
1 MINUTE RUSSIAN TWISTS
1 MINUTE SUMO SQUATS
1 MINUTE DEAD LIFT
1 MINUTE ALTERNATING ARM CURLS
1 MINUTE PLANK
2 MINUTE SINGLE LEG DEAD LIFTS
30 SEC MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
30 SEC FROGGERS (FROG JUMPS)
1 MINUTE TOE TOUCHES (ABS)
30 SEC PLANK
30 SEC BURPEES
30 GIRL PUSHUPS
30 SEC RUSSIAN TWISTS
1 MINUTE WOOD CHOPS
1 MINUTE SUMO SQUATS
1 MINUTE SQUAT JUMPS
2 MINUTE SIDE LUNGES
30 SEC RIGHT SIDE PLANK
30 SEC LEFT SIDE PLANK
1 MINUTE FROGGERS
2 MINUTE ALTERNATING STEP BACK LUNGES
2 MINUTE HIGH KNEE RUNS
1 MINUTE SPEED SKATERS
2 MINUTE CRUNCHES
 
For amazing results, repeat the whole set 1 more time. You should feel the burn like crazy after the second set. Hope you enjoy the workout!!!
 
-whit

Get Mean, and Get Lean!!!

You ready for the Holidays?! I honestly cannot wait! I have so many fun plans with my friends and family. So I decided we better get a good couple workouts in before the holiday break. You ready?!
Well lets get to it!!!
 
{GET MEAN, AND GET LEAN!!!}
 
2 Minute Jog in place
1 Minute straight leg kicks
1 Minute walking lunges
1 Minute dips
1 Minute mountain climbers
1 Minute side lunges (30 sec on each side)
1 Minute Russian Twists
1 Minute girl pushups
{1 Minute REST}
1 Minute dead lift
2 Minute crunches
1 Minute girl pushups
30 Second high knees
1 Minute plank
1 Minute walking lunges
1 Minute hip raises
1 Minute plank knee tucks
{2 Minute REST}
2 Minute side lunges (1 minute each side)
1 Minute Russian Twists
30 Sec hops in place
2 Minute jog in place
1 Minute straight leg kicks
1 Minute jumping jacks
 
Stretches:
1 Minute hamstring stretches
1 Minute Childs Pose
 
You're DONE! Stretch out a little more, do a little more cardio and you have got yourself a great workout!!!
 
-whit
 
 


Friday, December 13, 2013

Nutrition Tip #1: Mend Juicery

A new Juicery is in town, and you need to go visit! 
Mend Juicery is now in Provo, Utah. It's located in the shops at the Riverwoods. Right by Xtend Barre and Provo Beach Resort. 
The Juicery has so many delicious flavor combinations. I wish I could have tried them all. I tried a Green Lemonade and this yummy Apple Cranberry. A really nice thing about Mend Juicery is they let you try a sample of any flavor you'd like. Whether it just be one, or all of them. I'm pretty sure if I had enough time I would have had a sip of each one. I can honestly say that ALL flavors tasted so fresh and yummy. I can not wait to go down to Provo again and get some more delicious juices. 
And I recommend you to hurry down to Provo and try them out for yourself. You will not be disappointed! 



Hope you enjoy the deliciousness!  
-whit

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Beauty Secret #1: the BEST self tanner

When I was young and naïve I LOVED the tanning beds. Now that I am an adult, mom and all knowing, (or at least I think I am) I decided I should probably be responsible and not tan in beds anymore. Just for my own health and well being. 
 So I went to the next best thing... No not the beach. (Dang it, I wish!) But the absolute BEST self tanner. I really have never been into self tanning sprays or lotions. But I was introduced to an Airbrush Spray Tan at Amara Day Spa by one of my patients. So I scheduled one. I was excited to see how I would like it. I went to the spa the day of my appointment expecting that it was just a normal spray tan, like at the tanning salon. One of those big machines you stand in, no one else in the room with you, and you get sprayed... 
Well, just FYI, it was not like at a normal tanning salon!
 I walked back into the room, and the girl that walked me back told me to strip down to whatever I feel comfortable in. She said most girls go butt naked. But do whatever you want. After telling me to strip down, she walked out of the room and told me to just yell at her when I was dressed down and ready. I acted all cool and calm. But lets be real people... I just had a BABY!!! I don't like being naked in front of my own husband right now.. And he has seen me naked countless times. So of course I don't want to get butt naked in front of a chick I don't even know!!!
Haha, not a fun surprise. But, I swallowed my pride and I did it.. For the sake of an even tan.. The things we do for beauty! Man, I sound pathetic. Honestly though, it wasn't as bad as I thought.
I mostly felt bad for her having to look at my super awesome (or not so awesome) post baby body. But she was totally cool about it all... And the tan was AWESOME! The airbrush effect makes it look so good. I totally recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good, natural looking spray tan.
I just wanted to tell you guys about my experience so you weren't surprised like I was.
 But all in all, it was a GREAT experience, and I will definitely do it again. Probably right before Christmas. You gotta look good for the holidays and all of the photos, right?!
If you are not comfortable with getting in your birthday suit in front of another chick, I have an awesome product for you!
As I was walking out of the salon, I asked if they recommended any self tanners; I have lots of fun events and parties coming up and I just want to make sure I have something for touch ups just in case I can't make it to the salon in time. They showed me this awesome self tanner, they told me it was one of their top sellers. It is called South Seas Tahitian Tan Mist, all of their employees use and love it, including the cute owner. They told me it was the perfect product to keep the tan looking fresh, and gives you an extra glow and bronzed look. So of course, I had to try it. I used it for the first time a couple of days ago, and I absolutely LOVE it. I love it so much that I went back the very next day that I used it and got me a second can. Yes, it is THAT good.
 

Me, the day after I used the Spray Mist for the first time. I love the color.
 
I linked the products website to the name of the tanner (highlighted in pink) if you would like to buy online, or you can go into Amara Day Spa (870 N 980 W Orem, UT 84057) and buy it there.
 Either way, I would just buy it and try it. I am pretty sure you will love it.
 
Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
 
-Whit

Day #3: Total Body Burn!

I don't know about you, but I am sore!!!
 Day #3 for the Challenge is going to be a crazy total body burner. I know for sure that I will be burning within the first few minutes. Blah.. Here is to getting back in shape!

35 Bicep Curls
(Stand feet shoulder width apart, arms at sides, with weights in hand, curl arms up to chest. Release slowly, and let arms down to sides again. Repeat)


35 Half Way Bicep Curls

(Stand feet shoulder width apart, arms at sides, with weights in hand, curl arms up to chest. Release slowly, and let arms down to sides again. Repeat)


50 Alternating Bicep Curls
(Stand feet shoulder width apart, alternate arms medium speed in curling motion)


100 High Knees
(Standing w/ feet shoulder width apart, in a jogging motion, bring one knee up high at a time, alternating)


100 Butt Kickers
(Start with standing feet shoulder width apart, in a jogging motion, exaggerate the foot hitting your butt)

50 Bicycles
(Sit on ground, bring arms up behind head, feet 6" off the ground. Bring shoulders to knees, alternate)


50 Russian Twists
(sit on floor, legs together, with weight or no weight, twist from side to side)


25 Pike Crunches
(lay flat on back, bring legs straight up in the air, with arms in air, crunch up and try to touch toes)

1 minute Plank w/ leg lift
(in plank position, leave both hands on ground and lift one leg up. hold for 1 min. alternate)

20 Squat Jumps
(in low squat position, arms in the air, and jump. repeat)


1 minute Plank w/ Arm and Leg Raise
(in plank position,


20 Squat Kick Out's
(start in low squat position, push up and kick out left leg. flex foot)



20 Squat Kick Out's
(start in low squat position, push up and kick out right leg. flex foot)



20 Downward Dog Kick Out's
(Start in downward dog position, kick out right leg, point toe. Bring leg back into chest. Repeat. Finish 20, and switch legs.)



50 Pilate Ball Crunches
(start with lower back on ball, hands behind head, crunch up using ab muscles. slowly lower back down to starting position)


25 Plank Hip Raises w/ pilate ball
(start with feet on ball, in plank position, crunch in your hips while you raise your hips as high as you can. hold at top, and slowly lower back down to starting position)


25 Squats
(feet shoulder width apart, bend knees, keep heels on ground, and stand back up)

20 Standing lunges
(standing in one place lunge with one leg then switch to other leg)

60 Sec wall sit
(lean against wall like you're sitting in a chair, dip lower for a better workout)

20 Weighted Sumo Squats
(with legs and feet in second position, hold out weights in front of you, squat)

25 First Position Plies


20 Frog Jumps
(get into frog position, jump up straight as high as you can. repeat)

60 Second Plank

20 Pushups (girl or normal)


Childs Pose
(stretch out)

60 Sec Left Side Plank

60 Sec Right Side Plank

20 Alternating Leg Grabs
(Start by laying flaton your back, bring feet 6 inches off ground, lift head and shoulders off ground, alternate bringing your legs up and grabbing mid calve. keep feet off ground and abs engaged)


60 Seconds 6 inches
(lay flat on back, arms by your sides, head lifted off ground a bit and feet 6 inches off ground. hold position)

25 Bent Leg Abs
(Alternate by going to center, right side and left side) 



60 Sec First position heel raises
(start in first position, plie, and raise heels like you're wearing your highest high heels)

45 Second weighted T's
(grab weights, hold them out straight, keep arms tight, hold for 45 sec)

15 Weighted Arms
(start in weighted T position, bring arms in to center)

15 Butterflies 
(starting in weighted T position, bend forward and bend elbows and bring up to a fly position)


25 Pike Crunches
(laying flat on ground, put feet in air, hands behind head and crunch up towards knees)


100 Crunches
(lay flat on ground, feet on ground, knees bent, hands behind head, crunch up)


20 V Abs
(feet in air, V position, crunch up to center, release and bend knees. repeat)



Repeat Circuit One more time. Stretch out really well afterwards.

Enjoy!!!

-whit