I danced from the age of three until 18, then stated teaching dance. NEVER worked out. HATED it. I believed weightlifting to be big men in gyms, not for women. No, definitely not women! I thought I dance and always will, that will provide all of the exercise I need! Then I met a wonderful
I worked really hard to gain the 50 pounds my doctor recommended I gain during my pregnancy with my twins. I had to gain as much weight as possible as quickly as possible because I was toward the end of my pregnancy, I could not maintain the weight gain my babies would desperately need in
My story is not about losing weight or getting toned. I was already in a good place. But I wanted to prove to myself and others that Moms (both working and stay at home) can really push themselves to achieve a higher level of fitness and strength despite the fact that we many times put
Over the last several years, I’ve participated in numerous marathons and triathlons. Sometime early last year, I started to really burn out both physically and mentally. I knew it was time for a break. I didn’t see the inside of a gym for a few months. Triathlon season came and went, without me even lacing
I’ve been a pretty avid exerciser for years. I did the gym thing, aerobic classes, water aerobics, weights,brisk walking. I really started in earnest when my son was born (31 years ago). I walked with the stoller and bought tapes! (yep, shows my age). I was a stay-at-home mom so that was the best way
I was never what you might call a naturally thin or fit person. Even as a kid, I much preferred reading and watching cartoons to climbing, running or jumping. I played soccer and a few other sports half heartedly but gave them up by the time I got to junior high. High school was another
I began playing soccer when I was 5 years old. I played all through high school, into college and even on a pickup league post college graduation. I played on the school, city and church teams. In the off season I played basketball and ran track. I was always an athlete; exercise made me feel
