Nothing says Monday like a new Sworkit workout in the Spring into Summer Series!

I'm having so much fun creating and completing these workouts! It's so  nice to be able to squeeze in a quick 20 minute workout in the middle of a hectic day. Seriously, this app has just been a life saver, bottom line. We are all busy but there's no more excuses as to why you aren't getting in those workouts, make some time in the comfort of your own home and get at it!

This workout is very upper body and core intense. I wanted a workout that would give my legs and knees a little break, as I am running and training at the moment. I also wanted a workout that wouldn't be too loud so I could complete it once the boys were all asleep!

I have to say, out of all the workouts I've created, this one is one of the more intense for me. I did 20 minutes with a 30 second break every 5 exercises and I was exhausted afterwards!

To top it off I took the leap and created a Spotify account and listened to the "Throwback Jams - Sworkit Workout Playlist" while doing this workout. This kept me super motivated and took my mind off of the intensity of the workout while I sang some of my favorite songs! :)

I also got an email that I could get 3 months of premium Spotify for 99c so I am totally going to jump on that and have way more control of what I listen to while I'm working out! I am thinking that once you sign up for a free account they will send you that email? I hope so because it's such a great deal and I want you all to be able to have that opportunity as well!

So, what are you waiting for?!

Go grab the WORKOUT and the SPOTIFY App and get your Summer body started!

Be sure to share your progress, thoughts, before and after pics using the hashtags...

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It's that time of year! Time for us to kick it into high gear and get working on our Summer bodies! I don't know about you, but I for one slacked a bit over the Winter and even a bit during this early Spring. Who doesn't have a hectic life, right?! It was too easy to make excuses and to say "I'll just do it tomorrow."

So, I'm getting my act together and jumping on the Summer body bandwagon with a new Sworkit Workout Series I've started up! This Spring into Summer Series' goal is to get everyone motivated no matter where you are at in your fitness journey! The workouts will be intense but the great thing about Sworkit is that you can adjust your timing and your breaks, taking it at the level that you feel comfortable and confident at!

Tried out the first workout yesterday while the kiddos played int he pool

Without further ado here is the FIRST WORKOUT of the series!

Head on over to the ALL NEW website or App and download the workout and get yourself started!

I'm looking forward to the rest of the series and hope that you all will take this journey with me each week, checking back and sharing your own progress!

Be sure to share your progress, thoughts, before and after pics using the hashtags...

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Monday - Recovery day was spent catching up on things around the house and spending time with the family. I got in a quick Sworkit workout just to keep things going!

Tuesday - Was a really busy day! Oliver's last day full day of school was Thursday the 11th and it was supposed to rain that day. He had been asking to go to the Zoo for a while so I figured once he got out of school, I would take him and Charlie (I love that we live in a city where the Zoo is free admission, the kiddos just love it so much!). I packed up a lunch and we picked up Oliver and off we went! It was such a fun *but tiring* day, pushing both boys in the double stroller is no easy feat and we lasted close to 3 hours!

Later that evening I went to another Yoga Buzz event with my friend, Jess and mt Mom down at Ball Park Village. This was part of their FREE SUMMER YOGA SERIES, sponsored by Club Fitness. I've recently become a huge fan of yoga and Yoga Buzz has been my go to, not only are these events always SO WELL put together and absolutely worth the price of admissions, but this series all summer long is FREE, you just have to go register!

Wednesday - Was super hectic, I mean, what day isn't?!? So once the boys went to sleep I got in a quick 3 miles JUST before the sun set completely! Nothing like beating the sunset to get you going!!

SHOES

Thursday - This was supposed to be my Fartlek Day, however last week was insane trying to get things done for Mother's Day. I wasn't able to make it to the gym, but I DID get in a Sworkit workout while the boys took a bath!

Friday - As if Mother's Day wasn't enough, Friday was my families company BBQ that they hold every year. So I traveled all the way down to that with the boys all afternoon which completely pooped us out!

Saturday - My husband's cousin had her graduation party on Saturday which we were so happy to attend! The boys had a blast playing with their cousins *& cousin's kitten!*

Sunday - Mother's Day. We woke up and went out to my parent's house in the morning to spend the day with my Mom. My mom and I took the boys on a little walk/jog while my Dad cooked us breakfast. We hit 3 miles (I needed to get in 7). We spent the day out there and then came home in the mid afternoon. Once Andrew got home from work we cooked dinner, well HE cooked dinner and we ate together as a family. Once my food settled I went out and got in my last 4 miles. So they weren't all 7 together, but spending time with the family was most important on Sunday!

XOXO

Melissa

A while back I did a post about my favorite running accessories. You can go read it HERE. In that post I fawned over one of my favorite's, the SPIbelt, which wasn't even mine but my Mom's. I had grown very attached to this accessory to the point that I was going to be very sad to give it back. Well smash cut to a few weeks and some conversations later, I received my very own, LARGE POCKET Limited Edition SPIbelt in the mail! Seriously, I was beyond thrilled! My ridiculously large iPhone fit just fine in my Mom's standard sized belt, however with the Large Pocket belt there was so much room to spare! The beauty about these belts is that once you buckle it on you forget that it's there! When I come home from my runs I take my phone out to check my times, before I know it I'm starting my daily activities and quite a bit of time later I realize it's still on. These belts are like magic, they fit everything you can imagine all while feeling like they're not even there! Plus they don't ride up as you run, where you place them they stick the whole entire run! It's so important to keep essentials with you while you run, phones, keys, ID's and even some cash just in case, for me I won't ever choose another product over the SPIbelt and I highly encourage everyone out there to do the same! Whether you're a runner, hiker, biker or anything in between, these belts are definitely the superior choice!

I would love to see pictures of you using your SPIbelt, be sure to use the hashtag #SPIbeltStyle on Instagram and they may even feature your picture on their account!!

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**I received the belt courtesy of SPIbelt, however the opinions in this post are totally my own!**

Happy Monday, all! This past weekend was both incredibly busy and fun all at the same time! I honestly can't remember a weekend where we went at that pace. Needless to say I need me some Sworkit workouts this week to help bounce back!

Today's workout is all Squat centered! I don't know about you but I love doing squat workouts, yeah I'm probably the only crazy one out there but I'm okay with that.

Anyway, my motivation is looking towards November. We are heading to Mexico for a few nights to relax and recharge, kid free mind you! I feel as though this workout title is perfect to help get myself motivated to look awesome while sipping on drinks and laying out on the beach here in a few short months! The countdown is officially on to our days and nights spent here...

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As always please be sure to tag me and Sworkit (IG, FB, TW) in all social media posts regarding these Summer Series workouts, also using the hashtags #summerworkoutseries #nogymnoexcuse

What's your favorite Fall activity?! Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear from you all!

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Well, Monday is here again and while that may have many in a daze from weekend adventures it has me excited to share my newest workout with you all!

I don't know about you but I am completely obsessed with Pilates. I took a couple classes in college and any gym I have ever joined I have taken up the Pilates classes immediately. So today's Poolside Pilates Workout with Sworkit has got to be one of my absolute favorites to share! Be sure to click the link and check it out for yourself!

I also wanted to share a little bit of info about Sworkit, they just launched their Web App so now you can go to their website and do these workouts using your computer, instead of just your phone! This opens up a whole new realm of possibilities! Here is what the home screen looks like...

It is incredibly user friendly and makes working out that much easier! Sure, I love to use my phone but when I have the extra time and availability, I go to my computer app to do my workout, the images are larger and given the easiness it's definitely made working out SO much more convenient! On top of downloading the app on your phone, be sure to check out the Web App as well, you will NOT be disappointed!

Go DOWNLOAD THE APP and add this CUSTOM WORKOUT to your feed today!!

As always please be sure to tag me and Sworkit (IG, FB, TW) in all social media posts regarding these Summer Series workouts, also using the hashtags #summerworkoutseries #nogymnoexcuse

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So, yesterday was National Ice Cream Day and in honor of such a glorious day we are highly encouraging you all to go back to last week's post and try out the workout that will absolutely have your muscle's SCREAMING for ice cream!

I took the boys to a local ice cream shop so we could celebrate this great day and I am going to share our experience here with you all in pictures...

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So next Monday is National Ice Cream today so between today and next Monday Sworkit and I are sharing with you a workout that will make your muscles scream for ice cream!

We are so lucky to have such an incredible local ice cream joint that's been around longer than I've been alive! If you ever find yourself in the St. Louis area I would highly suggest you check out Ted Drewe's Frozen Custard. You won't regret it, in fact you may end up loving it so much that you get a little mad at me for recommending it because you're just passing through and can't have it whenever you want.

First things first, let's break down this workout...

Intense, am I right?!

I figured what better way to reward yourself for doing this advanced workout than with some ice cream afterwards?! I don't know about you but a big cup of ice cream always sounds great after a tough workout, plus since you just worked out feeling guilty shouldn't be an issue ;)

So, what are you waiting for?!?
Go DOWNLOAD THE APP and add this CUSTOM WORKOUT to your feed!!

Tune in next Monday and I'll share some pictures of me and the boys enjoying our ice cream at Ted Drewe's this past week. Let's just say we have two new ice cream lovers in the family!

As always please be sure to tag me and Sworkit (IG, FB, TW) in all social media posts regarding these Summer Series workouts, also using the hashtags #summerworkoutseries #nogymnoexcuse

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and your week is fantastic!

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Happy 4th of July, everyone!

I hope you are all having a wonderful long holiday weekend!

Around here it's raining and cold, not ideal for such a big weekend.

However, we are powering through and getting ready to have our 9th annual get together with some friends today... We call this holiday Shrimp-a-PaLooza.

Basically we just all get together, cook tons of shrimp and shoot off fireworks and celebrate America!

So to honor this day, Sworkit and I have come up with a great stretch workout for you all to do today.

This workout is all about taking it slow, stretching your muscles and keeping your body in tip top shape for the Summer!

Check out the workout below...

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Happy Fitness Friday! :)

Not only is it Friday, it's also the start of a long weekend *YAY!*

A few weeks back I challenged everyone to join in on Lauren Conrad's 30 Day Ab Challenge!

If you don't recall you can read the post HERE!

Basically, each day you were challenged to up your game a bit.

Doing it a little each day made the transition seem like absolutely nothing.

To top it off, knowing that other people are out there doing the same thing that you are is great motivation to keep up with it!

Along with other exercises (Sworkit, Running etc.), I have been making it a point to eat as healthily and clean as possible!

Ever since my Whole30 Experience (Post can be found HERE) I have been determined to keep that way of life as prominent as I can, while also cooking for a husband and two small children.

Basically, I do my best to cut out any and all bad carbs/added sugars etc. for breakfast and lunch. For dinner I usually do my best to keep carbs/added sugars etc. as low as possible, but again, cooking for a husband and two little boys, it can get a little tricky at times.

Of course when we go out I don't really pay too much attention to what everything has in it and maybe I should try harder in that, however we don't go out that often so I don't feel too guilty.

Honestly, I can tell a HUGE difference just in the eating department!

I can totally see why people say, "It's more important to worry about your diet then worry about the gym and working out later."

Food is the key my friends!

Anyway, back to the Ab Challenge.

I really enjoyed it!

It wasn't too intense or ridiculous and it was very easy to keep up with every day!

I was able to get in the quick workout here and there even with the little ones running & crawling around, again another reason I was able to complete this challenge quite easily!

Here is my Before (taken June 1st) & After (taken June 30th)

I can honestly say that I do believe having this challenge encouraged my to get my butt in gear in the working out department, however like I said before what I have been eating has had the largest impact on my overall health, wellness and weightloss!

How did you do with the challenge?! I'd love to hear all about it and even see some of your Before/Afters!! Leave a link in the comments or shoot me an email and we can chat!!

Happy Holiday Weekend, Everyone!!