Please don't stop the music

This is true for the most part-- but today I felt that I needed that EXTRA bit of strength to push me through my workout.

This is when I have to whip out one of my 3 (and 4 when I'm pregnant)back-up plans for motivation, when my workout/desire just isn't motivating enough. And sometimes this happens a little more often when I'm 7 months pregnant then when I'm not pregnant....

Here is what I do to get myself out of that "rut" when I'm already in the gym:

1. MUSIC- I have a handful of backup songs to get me through those last intense 5-10 min. in the gym. Sometimes I have to listen to these songs the whole 30 min. of cardio..... but I have them on back-up for when I REALLY need that push to keep going and NOT give up!

2. I imagine I'm running in a race, or lifting for a champion title, and if I quit now- I will not make it- and if I just do that one last rep, or that one last quarter mile- then I will have conquered the WORLD!!

3. When I was competing I would remind myself that there were other girls out there who were competing for the same title and working just as hard as I was, and if I quit and they didn't- then they would be that much further ahead of me and I wasn't about to let that happen!!

4. (when I'm in my 3rd trimester) I walk into that gym feeling empowered! Like, LOOK AT ME! Yeah- I'm preggers and proud and I'm still able to 10 push-ups and lift with the best of them (ok, not really) BUT I do feel proud that I'm still in there doing whatever I can. So, when I feel like ending my workout early when I'm ready to pop this kid out... I just think about how strong I am and that I can do this and I'm not going to let my pregnant body quit because "I just don't feel like it" Now- pain- yes, I would stop- but just because I lack the desire--- ain't NO way!:)

So, while YES- desire (along with work) gets us motivated and gets us there in the long haul.... we need a back up plan for when the desire just isn't there in that moment and to get it re-kick started.

What do you do when you feel like just giving up?? What are your secrets??
(this is where you ALL share your comments so that others can try your secrets;))

2 fun new exercises to do WHILE pregnant or while not.....

Here is a new video post as promised! I haven't been able to do one since moving and I'm afraid picking a location in my apartment with good lighting was difficult, so you'll have to forgive the darkness- and I hope you can still see me! Also take into account I'm 7 months pregnant... so I may look awkward:) LOL!

I also messed up with the music- next time I'll probably just forgo the music, but I wanted to try it out and see what it was like. I hope you can at least hear me well enough to get the gist of the exercises. I'm doing the plank with a bear crawl back and forth and then a body weight exercise for your shoulders. You can do all of this in the safety and comfort of your own home!:) (you'll also want to pause the music on the right to make sure you can hear me)

Let me know what you think and as always


HAVE FUN AND HAPPY TRAINING!

Work IT!

Jump it out ladies... JUMP IT OUT!! (video)

I feel bad I have not had the chance to upload video's lately. I thought I better cease the opportunity while I had a quick moment-- (hence my outfit) and JUST DO IT! I call this one.... Jumping it OUT!

Now GET jumping:)

Double Friday Fitness GIVEAWAY!

Hey Ladies! I'm SO sorry to have left you hanging for a week- and even forgetting about last Friday's giveaway--- SO much has happened, and I'm still kind of in a HUGE state of unknown, from moving our family, a new medical condition I have(I'll let you know more about this later too)... which brings me to not being able to post pictures for a while, because I think it would make me cry. Here I started this blog-- wanting to lose and get back to my "fitness" body... and now it looks like all I can do is do my best. But I didn't want to leave you all hanging- so I will keep up with the posts and updates and let you know more as time goes on. But- no need to get down-- because I'm still very excited about all of this- and will now be able to focus on YOU more:) I of course will be working out and eating intuitively and will (start) to post more of what I do, because I haven't been too good at that, have I? I'm excited for the changes you will see with this blog! But until then.... without further ado.... here are the 2 wonderful giveaway prizes this week! (to make up for last Friday)

First we have this wonderful healthy recipe book from Muscle and Fitness. I have tried tons of recipes in this book and they are all tasty and full of nutrition goodness. I'll be featuring my favorite recipe from this book tomorrow-- so that you all can get a sample of what is in the book. It also teaches you how to shop, gives you ALL the nutrition advice you would want to know--- and even has a 7 day meal plan for you! Lots and lots of good, fun info. and recipes to boot!The number 2 giveaway is a core training ball, which is a little ball that you use during your workout to help aid in getting a stronger core! It does MAKE a difference and you WILL be feeling it the minute you use it. Don't know what to do with a core training ball-- have no fear... it comes with a DVD to walk you through all the exercises and more! It also helps to throw in that extra variety into your workout!

Giveaway ends Wed. at 10:00 AM CST and winners will be announced at that time..

and as always here are the rules to enter:

1. Leave me a comment just letting me know which item giveaway you would like- #1 or #2. And then if you are drawn first then you will get the one you chose, and if you are drawn 2nd, then you will get the other one. :)
2. Put me on your side bar... and if I'm already there that counts too! = 2 entries, so leave me 2 more comments -- but it just has to be something simple like-- you are in my side bar, and then for the next one-- 2 for sidebar.
3. Blog about this giveaway and how much you enjoy my site. = 5 entries so leave me 5 separate comments like blogged about it and then just put the numbers 2,3,4,5 as your next comments.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more than welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied, about the giveaway or my blog. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry. (so leave me a separate comment for each, letting me know which one you did)

Thanks and GOOD LUCK!!

Get ready to PLLYYYOO-- with video!

Hey ladies!!! Well here it is-- an almost 10 minute video for you! Usually I have to cram everything I know into 1 min. and a half, but I now have a new memory card that allows me to video tape for 3 hours! YEAH-- aren't you EXCITED!! A possibility of seeing me on video for 3 hours?? Just kidding- well, not about the for real 3 hours part.

Anyways-- I'm excited for this video- again, it isn't perfect, but instead of doing a 2nd "take" I was like- that was freakin' 8 min. long- I can't do that again! I'm just posting it-- even if Ethan does walk in the room in the end and shuts off my camera! LOL! So, I hope you are able to at least get some exercise ideas out of it and below the video I have typed the exercises I do and what you can do with this functional/plyo training workout.

Plyo/Functional Training Workout

1. football hustle/drop and do push-ups
2. shuttle run/mountain climbers
3. in-n-out squats/jump in place
4. alternating front and back kicks
5. crunches/supermans
6. skiing/run high knees
7. switch lunge/jumping jacks

Now you can either do each exercise for 30 seconds and make each "number" a minute long, and then move onto the next number- or you can repeat the same number making it a total of 2 minutes long. Then either repeat the WHOLE thing one more time- or you can do it later that night- but this is perfect to do while your kids are taking their naps. Or before they wake up and right after they go to bed for the night.

Functional and plyometric training are good for switching things up, and giving your muscles that extra push- they also work your core muscles-- and you don't need any equipment (for these exercises at least) And you can count it as cardio! Who doesn't like that?! And yes- you will be sore the next day. But don't forget you get out of it what you put into it.

So do your BEST! And next time, turn your best into a little better!

Progress pics... TAKE TWO!

And here we go! I started the blog in early April and took my first "before" pictures on April 4th. I contemplated maybe waiting til' May 4th, and then put up "1 month" pictures- but today is close enough, and I might as well get it over with.

I couldn't really see a huge difference this time around- like I could the 1st time around... but then my hubby came in while I was rearranging my collage and he was like, I like the bottom row better.... (which happens to be TODAY'S pictures!) Man- I wonder what I would have done if he had said he liked the top row better?? Either way- it was enough for me to know- that even though it is slight, there is a little bit of a difference- and my measurements showed that too! What do you think??


Here are my measurements as well( I'll compare them with first row April 4, 2nd row April 15, and last row today!)


(April 4, 2009).....(April 15, 2009).......(May 1, 2009)
weight: 154............... 150.........................147.5
neck: 12 1/2 in........ 12 1/2 in....................12.5 in.
wrist: 6 1/2 in. ......... 6 1/2 in....................6 1/2 in.
hips: 41 in. ................40.75 in..................40.5 in.
waist: 27 1/2 in. ....... 27 in.........................26.5 in.
belly button: 29 1/2 in. .......29 1/4 in............28 3/4 in.
bust: 33 in. ......... 33 in...........................33 in. (I'm not losing in my boobs because there is already nothing there:)
calves: 15 1/2 in. ...........15 1/4 in...............15 1/4 in.
biceps: 12 in. ..............11 3/4 in...................11.5 in.
thighs: 22 in. ........... 21 1/2 in......................21 in.

So in just under 4 weeks- I have lost a total of 4 inches and 6.5 pounds.

I'm pretty happy with the results because- I'm not going to lie- my eating has been what most people would say is CRAZY! But- I have only eaten while hungry, and stopped when I was full-- so I didn't over eat once- I just didn't eat clean. Intuitive eating will be in a post coming up later this week-- along with a post on how to lose the belly fat-- that seems to be the biggest request from my readers-- and I will attack it for you:) I will also be back with my May attack plan and goals and an evaluation of how well I did in April, so that I can see what needs work and where I'm golden. (as I didn't make it to the gym as much as I had planned either)

Now it is time for you to make YOUR May goals too! Summer will be here before you EVEN know it! Let me know what your goal is so that I can help you stay accountable!

Friday Fitness Giveaway #4! (2 Winsor Pilate DVD's)

Holy COW! I can't believe my blog has already been up and running for a whole month- a MONTH! AND I still have a bunch of readers-- it is GREAT! So- a BIG THANKYOU to all of you-- this Friday Fitness Giveaway I'm giving away 2 Winsor Pilate's DVD's since it was such a HUGE hit the first time around.

I've decided to give you a beginner pilates dvd and then once you master that- you will already have the Advanced DVD to get started, no wait time until you have time to pick the next one up- because you'll already have it!

The same rules apply as always... but this time... your one required entry will be:

1. Go to lazymoms.com (click on link), and you will see 5 beauty tips to vote on... one of mine is up there-- and I'm not going to ask you to vote for mine -- I'm telling you, that you HAVE to vote for mine:) Which just happens to be:

Temporary beauty trick: To tighten legs and butt for an important event or day at the beach, rub generously with an unscented hemorrhoid cream.

Now, nothing beats or can replace diet and exercise for getting the tightest body you can get-- but why not use some help while you are working towards your best body ever! Yes it is temporary- but it works- and that way you can be more confident in your swimsuit this summer!

So- if you would like to enter- that is your first step-- then leave me a comment saying you voted for MY tip:) (and if you don't want to enter my contest- but you still want to be super nice and vote for me- then I would call you my best friend)

Then the other steps and rules for extra entries stay the same which are:
2. Put me on your side bar... and if I'm already there that counts too! = 2 entries, so leave me 2 more comments -- but it just has to be something simple like-- you are in my side bar, and then for the next one-- 2 for sidebar.
3. Blog about this giveaway and how much you enjoy my site. = 5 entries so leave me 5 separate comments like blogged about it and then just put the numbers 2,3,4,5 as your next comments.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more than welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied, about the giveaway or my blog. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry. (so leave me a separate comment for each, letting me know which one you did)

Thanks and GOODLUCK!!


ps- I have taken my progress pics and stats and those will be put up this afternoon! Stay tuned:)

What does your scale say to YOU??

I don't know about you- but my scale ALWAYS says the same thing no matter what! That is why I abhor the scale-- I literally HATE it... and I know that is a strong word-- but I HATE it! This is what MY scale says to me-- if I go up a few pounds it tells me "EAT!" Why bother trying to get smaller- because you never will- so EAT! You are wasting your time-- EAT!!!

Then if I go down a few pounds it tells me "EAT!!" Reward yourself for your hard work and go eat! You can afford a few extra THOUSAND calories- you lost some weight! EAT!!!

Does your scale do this to you too? It seems as though I self sabotage myself when I jump on the scale- no matter what the reading. So- I try really hard not to get on the scale- accept on my "appointed days" and just remember it takes time to get to where you want to be. Measurements are a much safer bet then the scale any day! And I wouldn't try taking my measurements daily-- so why weigh daily?

So- my tip to you- is if the scale seems to "talk" to you too and tell you to EAT!!, then hide it and only get on it once every 2 weeks. Go by the way you feel, the way your clothes feel, the way you look in the mirror naked, and measurements... don't let your scale tell you what to do!

And so that my hubby doesn't think I'm going crazy and that the scale only talks to me--- please let me know what your scale says to you, so that he understands it is a woman thing and not just another quirk of mine:)

Me! ME! Choose Me!!

The WINNER of the Fitness Friday Giveaway IS:

comment #8 - CHERYL!

YEAH!!! I'm so excited for you! I'll be getting the book out to you asap. Send me your address to bertieranger4 @ gmail.com and also don't forget to let me know what you would like to achieve over the next 4 weeks- so I can create your workout program! It is going to be FUN!

Now onto a few other things! I am going to need your comments for this-- your feedback is motivation for me, and when I don't get comments I feel like maybe nobody is really "reading" this. (even though I know you are-- but the more interactive my blog is, the more fun it will be for everybody:))

Ok:

1. Ever since my "80's" picture post, I thought about possibly doing a video every Saturday with me all decked out in 80's workout wear - and pumping to 80's music, and having a mini-workout for you-- where it will be longer then just a minute and a half snippet- it may be 5-10 min. long. But, you could workout right along with me, or just laugh at how ridiculous I look (because that is an ab workout) So- either way... you WILL be working out. I need yeah or nay's on this! I won't be hurt if you say no:)

2. If you have won a fitness giveaway- you are more then welcome to still participate in more giveaways. What kind of giveaways are you looking for? It seems as though I have gotten the most comments for the Pilate videos. Let me know what you want- and I'll give it to you (as long as it is fitness related:))

3. I can't believe in just 2 days- I'm taking pictures again... why do I get so scared I'm not going to see any results-- even though I feel great?? Has anyone else out there started their own "fitness" blog-- of your journey?? I WANT TO KNOW:)(and I'll link you)

And last but not least-- thanks for the motivation! Knowing that I have to post pictures every 2 weeks-- because there will be people "waiting" to see them and seeing that I'm that much closer to competing-- really keeps me focused and strong! So - THANKYOU!

I'm sorry for the lack of posts over the last few days- time seems to have gotten away from me-- but that excuse is about as bad as your excuse not to work out-- so no more days without posts! :) YEAH to resolutions!!

More to come..... until then- please leave me a comment regarding the above questions.

Ya'll are the BEST!!

Friday Fitness Giveaway in the house!!

I have decided to give away my "Weight Training for Dummies" book. Many women are intimidated by lifting weights because for years they have been told you will get big and bulky like a guy if you lift weights. And I say to that:

Uh-UH!! (snap 2 times and around and back)

Weight training is essential to helping you "shape" your body. You will see women lose tons of weight, but they end up looking like a "smaller" version of what they looked like before- but still no shape or tone or tightness. You want to CREATE your body, not just be "skinny fat".

That is where weight training comes in. You don't have to go to a gym and use fancy equipment to "weight train" You can do lots of resistance training with your own body weight at home, or using things in your house. You don't even have to BUY weights to get started... the important thing is to just start.

I started weight training when I was 16, and everything I learned at that point was from magazines (oxygen in particular). So, you don't need a personal trainer to get started.

This book is an easy and VERY helpful read to understanding weight training better.

This is the beginner book, and as you get more comfortable you can buy the more advanced books for dummies... or grab a magazine, or check out weight workouts online!

The only thing you REALLY need to make sure- is that your form is good. If you have bad form, then you won't be using the muscles you are intending to use, and you can hurt yourself. So, to get good form- I recommend "mocking" the exercise before you add weight, and make sure it feels right.

Along with this book, I will give you a 4 week beginner weight training program and I can tailor it to your needs- whether you work out at home or workout at a gym. I can also do more advanced weight training programs, if you are already passed the beginner level.

So, get out of your comfort zone and add some weights to your weekly workout routine!


As always the rules are below and the contest will close Wed. 4/29 at 10:00 AM CST.

1. To enter leave me a comment with a fitness tip in it... I want to learn from YOU too!= 1 entry, so leave me 1 comment. (this is the only required one)
2. Put me on your side bar... and if I'm already there that counts too! = 2 entries, so leave me 2 more comments -- but it just has to be something simple like-- you are in my side bar, and then for the next one-- 2 for sidebar.
3. Blog about this giveaway and how much you enjoy my site. = 5 entries so leave me 5 separate comments like blogged about it and then just put the numbers 2,3,4,5 as your next comments.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more then welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied, about the giveaway or my blog. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry. (so leave me a separate comment for each, letting me know which one you did)

Goodluck to ALL!!



And again-- if you blog about it or have me on your sidebar-- but your blog is private-- I would love an invite, because I'd love to get to know you better too! - Just send the invite to bertieranger4 at gmail dot com.

Let's do a little ssstttrrrreeetttttcccchhhiiinnngggg!

Yesterday I made this video and I tried to have my husband edit it and cut the beginning and ending, so that you don't see me walking to and from the camera... but when he did, it then some how set my words to go early, and so it looks like my mouth is just running behind. So you get the whole deal!

I decided to add a little stretch in their that you don't have to sit down for and that I do quite frequently (when I remember). It helps to loosen up my hamstrings. It also gives me a little energy after I'm done because it gets my blood flowing through my body again.

Now I'm still new to the whole making a video thing.. and I messed up in a few places, but I'm impatient and after 4 takes, I was like-- I'm JUST going to put it on there! And I want ya'll to get to know ME(shortcomings and all:))- and relate to me, and know that I'm someone who is working just as hard as you, and that it takes work to get from one place to another. And that as long as you do your best and stay consistent then you will get the body you want!

It is best to stretch after warming up for 5 min. or so. But you can also take a warm shower and your muscles will be more stretchable then too.

So- enjoy my stretch for the day! It is a beginning sequence I learned from yoga.
Try to do it 3 times a day holding for 20-30 seconds each.

Where are you the least flexible and would like me to show you an easy stretch for?

HAPPY STRETCHING!

Friday Fitness Giveaway.. WHO will take it this time?

This weeks giveaway is a Resistance Band Kit from Nike!
Giveaway ends Wed. April 22nd and winner will be announced that day

I LOVE resistance bands. They are easy to do and they are small and you can do tons of different exercises with them ANYWHERE! On a plane, on a train, in the comfort of your own home while you are watching tv. They are very lightweight and easy to just throw in your suitcase to take on a vacation.

This kit comes with 3 different types of bands:
1. Long length resistance band (heavy resistance)
2. Figure 8 resistance band (medium resistance)
3. Circular resistance band (light resistance)

And my personal favorite exercise using the bands is either with the circular or figure eight. You step inside of it with both feet and you simply step side to side... and it is KILLER!! Really burns! (those are my favorite kind of exercises.. where I feel like my muscles can't breathe when I'm done)

If you don't know what to do with these things, or are intimidated by them, no worries, I'll be sending you a personalized workout with them so you know exactly what to do and what you are looking to achieve! (HINT- I'll be creating a PERSONALIZED workout program just for YOU:))

Now to enter. I don't think I was very clear on how many comments to leave for each "action" that you take. So, I'll try again to make it easier.

1. To enter leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite exercise is= 1 entry, so leave me 1 comment. (this is the only required one)
2. Put me on your side bar... and if I'm already there that counts too! = 2 entries, so leave me 2 more comments -- but it just has to be something simple like-- you are in my side bar, and then for the next one-- 2 for sidebar.
3. Blog about this giveaway and how much you enjoy my site. = 5 entries so leave me 5 separate comments like blogged about it and then just put the numbers 2,3,4,5 as your next comments.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more then welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied, about the giveaway or my blog. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry. (so leave me a separate comment for each, letting me know which one you did)

Just to let everyone know, if you didn't add your extra comments-- then I went ahead and did it for you on paper and then drew a name out of a hat. But if all the comments get done correctly, then I can use a random generator, but I would never leave anyone out, if you didn't do it right-- so don't worry if I'm still not clear:)

Until then-- WORK IT GIRL and goodluck!

ps. another post will be coming later today! I just wanted to get the giveaway started.
Also, if you have left me a comment recently, I have now replied to them in the comments section-- I really want to be interactive with everyone and let you know how much I appreciate your feedback and comments! I'm listening!:)

And one more thing-- if you blog about it or have me on your sidebar-- but your blog is private-- I would love an invite, because I'd love to get to know you better too! - Just send the invite to bertieranger4 at gmail dot com.

Heeeyyy, Hoooo--- The FIRST giveaway is HERE!

GIVEAWAY FRIDAY!

Today I'm giving away a brand new 4-set DVD collection of Winsor Pilates. It includes the above:

1. WP Ab Sculpting
2. WP Upper Body Sculpting
3. WP The Back Workout
4. WP Bun and Thigh Sculpting

I have absolutely loved my Winsor Pilates DVD's. I can put one on and it takes about 20 min. to get through and then I feel good for the day! With Pilate's I feel like a gain strength just by doing small movements here and there-- but what I love most, is how it really works on your flexibility... and I feel myself being able to reach further each time.

So, this is what is up for grabs today. I will be doing a giveaway every Friday from here on out... and reviews along the way.

Here are the entry rules:
1. Leave a comment here on what you think about my site so far and you are automatically entered!
2. Either put my fitness blog on your blog roll or sidebar and you will get 2 extra entries.
3. If you blog about this giveaway then you will get 5 extra entries.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more then welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry.

For each extra entry, you will just add another comment saying what you did and where so I can go check out your dandy work:) So, you may be walking away with leaving me 15 comments, the possibilities are ENDLESS!

I will randomly draw the winner on Wednesday, 4/15, at 10:00 am CST.

Goodluck-- and remember, the more readers I get each day, the better the giveaways will get!

Thanks!
(woot!Woot!)

ps- tune of the day chosen from Melynda's playlist! Thanks girl!

Video TEST!

I will be adding video clips on here periodically... from tips, to some fun exercises, to funny gym stories, reviews... you NAME it. Let me know what you think... if you like it or if you would just prefer to read articles. Should I do them daily, once a week, a couple times a week, etc....

Also- I will be reviewing some fitness products from supplements, to videos, to fitness clothes lines, etc.... Some I will be able to give away, others will just be reviewed-- however, the more daily readers I have = the more actual giveaways I get from different companies (and all will be fitness related!) And I will review them honestly and let you know if it really will aid you in losing weight, or if it is just a waste of money .... so, get my blog name OUT there, and the better the giveaways will be-- this week it will be a set of Winsor Pilate DVD's. I will start out with Friday as review and giveaway day and see how it goes-- it will be a reward for you and your HARD work!! Who doesn't like to be rewarded??:) Also... let me know if there is a video or product or diet you have been wanting to try, but just don't want to "buy" into it until you know from someone personally if it works, and I'll see what I can do!

Until then, here is my test video:


and don't forget to let me know what you think-- and answer my questions above in comments! I'd love to hear from anyone and everyone, whether I know you or not- because without YOU, I'm not as motivated:)

Wed. workout: OFF DAY! weight/cardio circuit again tomorrow!!

Music... music and then MORE Music!

How fun does it look like these people are having?? (And this really is the effect of listening to some really good tunes)

I love jamming to some great music during my workouts-- and it will vary from workout to workout and weather I'm doing cardio, or HIIT, or lifting weights, or stretching.

On my sidebar I have been posting a tune a day, and I would love to have your input on the songs you listen to, and who knows, maybe it will be the tune of the day VERY soon!

As much as I love music, there are other times, that I love just to clear my head and "think" to myself. And enjoy just being with myself and the road (ok... maybe it is really because I'm scared someone might be running up behind me to get me) but I still enjoy that time when I can think clearly and have my mind be open!

Tuesday Cardio: running outside... alternating 75 paces running 75 paces walking for 20 min..... you will all learn pretty quickly I'm the WORST runner in the WORLD... yes- worse then you! I don't care how bad or slow you think you are.... I'm worse! I've had many people ask me to go running with them and I will gladly admit how terrible I am, and how they REALLY don't want to go there-- to which they reply-- I'm not that fast, and I stop like every 2 minutes to walk-- you'll do great!... and needless to say-- I'm NEVER invited back...because I'm REALLY that bad!! (at running)... but I still attempt it, because it kicks my butt!

Have a great day everyone- and give me your favorite tunes to jam to!



ps- video is coming!!!!

And here we GO!

WELCOME TO FIT N' FUN AND THEN SOME!

Hi! My name is Bertie Ranger and this blog is going to be all about my comeback to the fitness scene. I invite you guys to give me any feedback you may have for me about what you want to see on my blog, what you want from me, and questions you might have and you would like me to answer. The journey is always so much more exciting when you have people rooting you on!

I will be posting videos, workout routines, nutrition advice, daily fitness tips, you name it and I'm bringing it all here to my blog!

I decided to go ahead and add "then some" because I will also be going off topic with fashion and beauty tips-- entertainment.. but for the most part, fitness.

I need your motivation as much as you "think" you need mine!!

So who is ready to get this PARTY started?? Give me a shout out so I know that I'm loved -- and to be more to the point... leave me a comment so we can both help each other out.

Remember- I want to hear what you want to see from me and this blog- and I'll give it to you! It is all about my FANS! (I'm SO diva right now;)) (kidding, in case you don't know my personality)

Look forward to my story and after and before pics... Am I really going to post the pics?? EEEEEKKK... I guess so!