The Life in Spandex Summer Shape Up Series
The sun is shining, the beach is calling, and your swimsuit drawer is waiting to be opened! The official first day of summer is right around the corner. Think about all the exciting plans to come -...
View ArticleSummer Shape Up Series: Burned to the Core Workout
It's the third #WorkoutWednesday of the Summer Shape Up Series! Time is seriously flying! Nothing screams summer like a chiseled tummy. Unfortunately for all of us hopefuls, it's impossible to spot...
View ArticleSummer Shape Up Series: FINAL Week 4 Schedule
You made it to the final week of the Summer Shape Up Series! I am so frickin' impressed with how many of you have stayed on top of your workouts and nutrition guidelines. For those of you who joined in...
View ArticleSummer Shape Up Series: Total Body Workout
It's the final #WorkoutWednesday of the Summer Shape Up Series! You have a total of four workout days left. Make them count! I've put together a booty blasting, arm sculpting, ab toning, calorie...
View Article5 Ways to Beat Gymtimidation
I can remember the first time I ever worked out at a commercial gym. The machines looked like space ships, there was grunting, everyone seemed to know exactly what they were doing (and had the biceps...
View ArticleStaying Healthy Through Heartbreak
It was early on a Thursday morning when the words, "I think we should break up" were spoken. My palms started to sweat and I could hear my heart pound with each eternal second that passed. There it...
View ArticleStaying Healthy Through Heartbreak: Week 1
F*ck him is the first thing I thought when I woke up to the unfamiliar feeling of being alone in my bed. Through an underlying sense of loss and immobilizing sadness, I felt a motivating sense of...
View ArticleStaying Healthy Through Heartbreak: Week 2
I pulled the blankets in closer, wiped the tears from my eyes, and realized I was alone. His belongings were gone and our contact was limited to business-like conversations about items he forgot in the...
View ArticleStaying Healthy Through Heartbreak: Week 3
It hit me like a lightning bolt. I felt a tingling sensation rush through my toes, into my legs, up my spine, and into my eyes. Sprawled on my made bed, tears ran down my smiling cheeks. A moment of...
View ArticleStaying Healthy Through Heartbreak: Week 4
All I can say is... whew! I put all my heart into this series and it's been one of the most gratifying projects I've done on Life in Spandex. Hearing how so many of you can relate and find comfort in...
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