Motivation & Fit Gifts

This pic is an actual Facebook post from a Cyber Camper (creds: Michelle LC) that had just worked out in my early morning session. Her comment read "I get up at five every morning. This morning was a bit rough because it was so rainy and thundering! But after about 10 minutes of self talk I …

How Do Fit Pros Lose Weight?

With so many weight loss diets floating around out there it can become overwhelmingly confusing to know which one is the best for you. I decided to cut through all the fancy named diets and fads and just ask some colleagues what they do. I simply posted the following question to a forum made up …

October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

When cancer hits your family... You pray. You cry. You cling to those you love. You hope. You put your faith in your Jesus like never before and you trust His sovereignty knowing His will is not always your will. And you long to hear the words my sister heard today, "cancer free"! And then …

News Update on the 40 Day Challenge

Sorry to interrupt your week again! This will be the last blog post about the challenge I promise 😁. This news is for those of you who want to do the Faith & Fitness Challenge but you’re not on Facebook so you didn’t think you could. Just get that idea right out of your head! …

40 Day Faith & Fitness Challenge

Anybody up for a 40 Day Faith & Fitness Challenge?? Here are the deets… A 40 day Bible study through the First5 phone app (The Answers to Your Deepest Longings by Lisa TerKeurst and the Proverbs 31 Ministries Team) https://first5.org/A 40 day fast of something (or things) that will improve your level of fitness or …

September 2020: Self Control

The very thought of Aunt Clara being in charge of this crazy mixed up year just makes me laugh!! Who else grew up watching this show?  As a young adolescent I thought I had hit the jackpot when our cable system finally got the TBS station and we had something more to watch than the …

August 2020: Life Changes

Life Changes I can't believe August is already here!! What happened to getting fit for summer, losing a few pounds before the heat set in, cookouts with extended family & friends, or even a normal vacation? I seemed to have missed a few normal summer things this year. We rang in 2020 in January with …

July – Wedding Bells & Dumbbells

Wedding Bells My only daughter, Sidney, is getting married this month!!! We are beyond excited and so very happy for her!! In preparation for this event (which is totally happening in the middle of a global pandemic), I have carefully scheduled a mental breakdown during the first two weeks of July. I will try my …

May Cyber Boot Camp

If you haven't joined us... You are missing out!!  We have had some great mornings together with our crew!!  We might not be meeting in person but we are meeting and getting it done by crushing some workouts -- all from the privacy and comfort of our own homes!!   All you need to join …

Cyber Boot Camp

Register to recieve invitation links: http://tiny.cc/FMFonline As you know, I am 100% committed to helping you reach your fitness goals, no matter what!  And to that end … cue the drumroll … I’ve got exciting news to share with you!  As a way of adjusting to our new norm of social distancing, I'm rolling out …

Second Chance Sugar Challenge

So a group of us just finished our Valentine's No Sugar Challenge that ended yesterday.  I'm not gonna lie.  It wasn't easy cheesy and it wasn't Great Great Chocolate Cake .. literally  - no cake of any kind was involved!  Some challengers made it through without one slip, others started over a couple of times, …

Valentines No Sugar Challenge

Are you up for a quick 13 day challenge??The rules are simple ... no added sugar for 13 days (Feb 1-13). Here are the specifics... I will allow up to a teaspoon of sugar / sweetener per day to help you get down your coffee, oatmeal, etc You do not have to count the natural …

October Challenge

Traditionally every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month I challenge my clients and Boot Campers to up their game on our October Wednesday Workouts in honor or memory of a Pink Warrior in their life. As I was preparing for our first workout challenge this week, I felt like I needed to issue out a …

2018 Push Up Challenge

Enter this FollowMeFit challenge for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.  You have 100 days to complete 2018 push ups.  Are you up for the challenge??? Details: Complete 2018 push ups during 2018 Start date: January 3, 2018 Finish date: April 13, 2018 to be eligible for the drawing Preferred push up …

Bible Study Class on Faith & Fitness

A Journey in Faith and Fitness is a 10-week, ladies-only Bible study class designed to help us prioritize putting God first even in our pursuit of fitness.  Starts March 1, 2017 at 6pm at the Family Life Center. We will explore topics such as our bodies being a temple as well as God’s handiwork, self-image, over-indulgence, …

Olympic Challenge Winners

Thanks to all who participated in our Olympic Challenge!!! It was a huge success with over 180 medals earned during the competition (not counting those who missed the deadline).  If it inspired you to do some activities out of your comfort zone this summer then my goal was accomplished.  And the winners are...  Gold Medal …

Olympic Challenge Closing Tonight

Today is the last day to get your challenge work done to earn your medals!!!  So if you've been putting off those last 2 miles, you better get off the couch and lace up your shoes.  It's a beautiful afternoon for a run!!!  After mid-night tonight, events won't count toward the challenge. (aka: you can't …

Olympic Challenge Q & A

Here are a few questions I have received about the challenge: Q:  If I don't add sugar, does it count as no added sugar?  For example: Is it okay to eat ice cream as long as I don't add sugar (aka sprinkles) on top? A:  "No added sugar" means you don't have to count sugar …

Not All Success Stories Are Weight Loss Stories

“Put your headphones in, act like you know what you’re doing, and no one will question it.” That’s what Shelley (I just call her Mom) told me when I wanted to start using the weight room. I had been working out with her for a few years (mostly cardio and light weights), but I was …

Olympic Challenge 2016

Here is the challenge you have been waiting for that will help you find your inner athlete and Olympic spirit!! All you have to do is to complete as many events as you can to earn gold medals.  The person with the most gold medals wins.  It's really that simple 🙂 Grand Prize:  a free one on …