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Pilates and Water Retention

Christine Binnendyk — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:52:17 +0000

Fluid retention can affect your entire body, or localized spots like hands, feet or legs. Confession

Spring 2013 Barre Fit Schedule

Christine Binnendyk — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:09:31 +0000

Water-ski pose is a killer, asking your thighs to lengthen as they work. No worries, we’ll s

A boring post

EMILY — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:25:39 +0000

WORKOUT

My time to work out today was very limited so I chose to do this workout..
17 Minutes of HIIT
This is pretty much a no excuses kind of workout. You can always find the extra 17 minutes in your day & it’s great because you can adjust the intensity based off of your own abilities.

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For breakfast I tried out a new smoothie. It was delicious & literally took me two minutes to make. I did accidentally smooth some of a wooden spoon into it.. I never found the missing chunk but I would say you can skip that part if you would like.

Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie

My food photography skills are awful so I do apologize.

5 bananas
1 c. water
2 c. spinach
1 handful of blueberries
6 dates

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I bought a Groupon for 5 Barre Fit Classes. “Combining elements of Pilates and ballet, barre fit classes tone physiques with a variety of exercises and workout regimens”. A friend of a friend suggested this class because she said that she has never had her butt or thighs be firmer in her life. Duh, who wouldn’t want that! Nice firm boooty comin right uP!

Coming soon: Nike Studio Wrap Shoes

Christine Binnendyk — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 04:23:19 +0000

My extra-muscular calves may not need the ballet ribbons… What can I say, since my work wardro

2013...New Year, New Workout, New You -- Try It before you Buy It classes

Christine Binnendyk — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:53:01 +0000

Have you been doing the same workout for forever? How’s that working for you? 2013 deserves

There is always a good day around the corner....

skinnycat64 — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:04:37 +0000

What a great day today! I am back!! The headache and general malaise is gone… I felt back to normal today- almost euphoric again to be back in my clean eating zone. Not to sound cliched, but YOU DO FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU EAT BETTER! It’s true!! I guess I just had to live it both ways to finally believe it!!!

The scales were down a pound when I got on them this morning, so I am back to within one pound of my pre-cruise weight. Whew- the cheat is almost behind me. Just clear sailing for a while with no big events or trips planned.

I rethought my goal weight yesterday, and I am thinking it might be possible to hit it in August. THAT WOULD BE FANTASTIC!!! But if I don’t, that’s okay too. Because, it is less about the actual weight now for me than it is about the shape of my body. I want to develop a toned look. I have an idea of what that will look like, and what size I might be in clothing. I still want to lose two clothing sizes. I love this gym work, and I love what it is doing to my arms, and my legs. I am starting to feel pride for maybe the first time ever…

So, tonight I went to the Barre Fit class. I shared a bar with my new gym friend Lee. We haven’t known each other very long, but it is so much more fun to have a gym buddy. We keep up with each other, and attend some of the same classes. The class was an outstanding workout. It is hard, but not so hard that you can’t keep up. It makes you feel graceful and strong. And sweaty and exhausted. As I worked out, I thought about how each movement was bringing me closer to the goal. It seems in the past I went through the motions because that was what you were “supposed to do”. Now, it is just good fun knowing that pushing harder is what is making the changes in my body.

I love reading everyone’s blogs. We are all sharing many of the same emotional ups and downs on the journey… We have days when we are ready to throw in the towel, but eventually, we have those days that make us feel strong and proud and we know that we are winners!!!! The feeling on those good days is better than any other reward. It is pride in knowing that you and only you did it!!! And when you feel that feeling it is addicting! It makes you believe that you can do anything….

Summer 2012 Barre Fit Schedule

Christine Binnendyk — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:26:16 +0000

Turnout Plies work the front-line and side-lines of the body, toning your thighs and creating a visu

June Barre Fit Schedule

Christine Binnendyk — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:10:53 +0000

Working the Back-line of your body — calves, hamstrings, glutes and the back of your torso

Barre Fit FAQs

Christine Binnendyk — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:44:14 +0000

Similar to a squat, but so much more graceful, plies recruit every muscle in your lower body, making

Barre Fit

jessicaberglund — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:45:22 +0000

Today I worked out at 11am instead of going in the evening. A nice change! I went to a Barre Fit class and it was amazing. This was a class that mixed classic pilates moves with ballet elements that lift and tone you muscles. It was super intense and felt so great!

When I got home I made myself a Green Monster Spinach Smoothie, which is supposed to be really good for you and your body while trying to get in shape. Recipe can be found on this blog! It looks a little scary, being that green and all, but it was actually really tasty!

Oh and btw, Colorado having 300+ days of sunshine is seriously no joke! It is absolutely amazing outside today! Time to go outside and enjoy it!

Bluebird

Not one cloud in the sky!