Tag Archives: Fitness

Early Bird Catches the Worm

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Leesa D

Being on my “I ❤BodyCombat" kick I was super pumped to go to another BodyCombat class last night. I was having another trying day listening to multiple temper tantrums from the kids and was really looking forward to the butt … Continue reading →

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BodyCombat: A Non-Violent Way To Kick Some Booty

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Leesa D

I’ll admit it, I’ve always kind of been a wimp. I’m a non-violent person. I’ve never been in a fight, which is actually kind of surprising considering how lippy I was (and sometimes still am). And even in my dreams … Continue reading →

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Names Will Always Hurt Me

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Leesa D

I recently read on a friend’s Facebook status about how she and her friend were a target of bullying due to their size. Now, being the girl who was overweight for most of her life and being the girl who … Continue reading →

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GymPact: A Monetary Motivator

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Leesa D

If you know me at all, you know I love my apps! I rarely never go anywhere without my iPhone and pretty much have an app for everything. You will also know that I love running and hitting up the … Continue reading →

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Getting Back To Business

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Leesa D

When I started this blog I wanted it to be about accountability.  I wanted to be able to share the good, the bad and the ugly.  To go through this challenge of health and fitness knowing that it wasn’t all … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Post Holiday Hangover

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Leesa D

Well this week it was time to get back at ‘er.  I didn’t expect it to be this hard.  But really, I had 10 days off where the majority of my days were spent sleeping in, eating, lazing, eating, drinking, … Continue reading →

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Losing 60 Seconds of Happiness

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Leesa D

It’s been a rough week.  I’ve tried to stay calm, smile and just not let things get to me, but this week it just didn’t happen for me.  My adorable little Mogwai turned into Gremlins and I finally lost it.  … Continue reading →

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Competing with myself

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Leesa D

Every month on the first FitCamp class of the month we do fitness assessments.  It’s a way for us to track our progress and see the improvements in our fitness level.  I’ve realized over the last few months how important … Continue reading →

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Oh, you’re just saying that…

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Leesa D

Being on a health and fitness journey means a couple things are bound to happen.  You are going to start looking and feeling better and people are going to start complimenting you.  I’ve been on the receiving end of some … Continue reading →

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I wear short shorts…

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Leesa D

I’ve been doing FitCamp twice a week since September and have been telling myself I’m going to fit in some extra workouts at home during the week as well. Every week I tell myself, ok, this week I’m going to … Continue reading →

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