This post is sponsored by Sweaty Betty, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Fitspo friends, can I just tell you that I am beyond excited about this Sweaty Betty giveaway?!!! I wish I was eligible to win it myself, but I'm happy knowing that one of you lucky ladies (or gents!) will walk away with a $200 gift card to Sweaty Betty. [Cue the happy dance music.] I mean, how cute are these outfits? Photo sources: All images ©sweatybetty. Please visit sweatybetty.com to see more. They … [Read more...]
Rewards for Working Out: Level 3
If you've been following along with my Motivation Monday posts, this is the 3rd and final post in my series about rewarding yourself for meeting fitness goals. This week I'm listing rewards for working out that will motivate you to stay on track long-term. These are high-level rewards you can look forward to 6 months or a year out. You can find my 2 previous posts here: Rewards for Working Out: Level 1: Free or inexpensive rewards you can give yourself at the end of a successful week. Rewards … [Read more...]
Rewards for Working Out: Level 2 [Workout Motivation!]
In my last workout post I listed inexpensive daily rewards you can use to motivate yourself when you reach a small fitness goal -- such as working out 5 days out of the week. I ended up buying lottery tickets for myself, because scratch-offs are my favorite type of workout motivation. While it's good to set small goals, make sure to look further out and set monthly goals, too! This week I'm going to list a few bigger ticket items you can use as workout motivation so you'll have something … [Read more...]
Rewards for Working Out: Level 1
Do you need help reaching your fitness goals? I totally get it! I have a love/hate relationship with exercise, but sometimes a small incentive is all I need to make it to the end of my workout. Today I'm sharing a few tricks I've used in the past to stay motivated. These rewards for working out are ones you can easily incorporate into your own routine to keep your fitness goals on track! This is a 3-part series, by the way! Today's rewards are small ones you can give yourself at the end of … [Read more...]
Follow These 5 Tips to Have a Healthier Weekend
Do you find yourself in need a little extra push to get moving once Friday rolls around? Here are my top 5 tips to help you have a healthier weekend. 1. Increase Your Workout Time Most people work full time during the week and have weekends off, so that leaves extra time on the weekend for a longer workout. If you normally do 30 minutes of cardio, try 45 -- or even stretch it out to a full hour on the weekend. It's also a great time to fit in some strength training! 2. Get Plenty of … [Read more...]