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, … Continue reading Second Chance Sugar Challenge

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 … Continue reading Valentines No Sugar Challenge

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 … Continue reading October Challenge

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 … Continue reading 2018 Push Up Challenge

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, … Continue reading Bible Study Class on Faith & Fitness

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 … Continue reading Olympic Challenge Winners

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 … Continue reading Olympic Challenge Closing Tonight

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 … Continue reading Olympic Challenge Q & A

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 … Continue reading Not All Success Stories Are Weight Loss Stories

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 … Continue reading Olympic Challenge 2016

Holiday Tabata Workout

For those rushed times during the Holidays that you're just not going to make it to the gym, here's a workout you can do at home.  Put on your favorite Christmas music, set your timer (gymboss is the free app I use) for a 10 second rest interval and a 20 second work interval x … Continue reading Holiday Tabata Workout

Commit to Fit – 2015 Challenge

It's Challenge Time Again!! Are you ready for another FollowMeFit Challenge??  It's been a long time since our last one!!  To make it up to you (and to make it a little more interesting) I will be offering a prize to our top challenger at the end of four weeks.  So if you need a little … Continue reading Commit to Fit – 2015 Challenge

50+ Pounds!!

December 15, 2014 Today I had my final workout with my awesome trainer of 3 years, Shelley. She's been an amazing mentor in so many ways! I was able to lose 50+ lbs with her guidance and kept 50 lbs off to date. I will miss her terribly. Here's May 2011 when I started with … Continue reading 50+ Pounds!!

Fit Camp Success Story

Have you ever considered just what you have to gain from becoming fit and healthy?  Sometimes what you gain is so much more rewarding than what you lose. Read Sheila's inspiring story of what she gained on her fitness journey and ask yourself if that is something you want in your life.  Are willing to work … Continue reading Fit Camp Success Story

Ageless Inspiration

Don't let age stand in your way of being the best you can be!! Despite being 65 years young before starting a fitness program, Tilly has proven that age is just a number and that anyone can build muscles and get stronger.  In a recent fitness assessment, Tilly completed 50 push ups and scored an "Excellent" … Continue reading Ageless Inspiration

Be Inspired By a Success Story

Another Follow Me Fit client success story has just been released and posted. Be inspired to continue, start or restart your fitness journey today!  It all starts with one step.  Pick one healthy habit to add to your normal everyday life.  When it becomes second nature, add another.  It's as easy as that. Click here … Continue reading Be Inspired By a Success Story

OPERATION FIT – WEEK #6: Resistance & Building

re·sist·ance   /riˈzistəns/ - noun - The refusal to accept or comply with something.  Synonyms: strength, endurance In this week's challenge I'm asking you to refuse to accept or comply with mediocrity and just a trimmer version of the same body.   I'm asking you to settle for nothing less than the best you can be. … Continue reading OPERATION FIT – WEEK #6: Resistance & Building

OPERATION FIT – WEEK #5: Proper Portions

Have you ever uttered the phrase, "My eyes were bigger than my stomach" after not being able to eat all the food that you dished out on your plate?   If you have, then you know that controlling portions aren't easy, nor does it happen automatically.  It is something we have to teach ourselves to … Continue reading OPERATION FIT – WEEK #5: Proper Portions

Operation Fit – Week #4: Core Challenge

CORE: central, innermost, or most essential part of anything At the core of our fitness journey is the essential fact that we are not in this alone.  If we were, it would be so easy to just quit and give up at the first little bump in the road.   Well bump or no, you can't quit because this road is full … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #4: Core Challenge

Operation Fit – Week #3: Get Moving Challenge

The time has come to move your body! Hopefully by now you have settled in and made a conscience decision to live a healthier life.  You've jump started your nutrition, taken control of your mind and diet, accentuated the positive about yourself, and found the strong part of you that will not be ruled by … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #3: Get Moving Challenge