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Motivational Mondays: What Got You Moving This Wknd?!

So I did something crazy and strange this weekend…I went on a “Bar Run” with a serious running group and some friends. The run was 5 miles total, and after each mile you stop at a bar. It’s a planned and timed route, with over 50 people! At first I was very apprehensive about this: Is it safe to be drinking and running (NOT REALLY), and how taxing will this be on everyone’s body (30 degrees + most likely dehydrated of water and full of alcohol + exhausting muscles = bad combo). But, I decided to test it out even though (given the above apprehensions) I was a bit nervous.

Unfortunately I lost some footage, but here’s a brief recap of the run, which ended up being great! What got YOU moving this weekend, AND what is the craziest way you’ve worked out??


Frozen Yogurt: Fattening or Healthy?

Mmm, frozen yogurt! For Thirsty Thursdays and a fun Friday treat, I decided to Take It To the Streets and find out what one frozen yogurt store employee has to say about it:

Food Workers Step It Up

If you got my newsletter, you know I’ve had a problem with chips and ice cream the past couple of days…! So, that prompted me to ask: How do people who are surrounded by food at their jobs avoid binge eating or avoid snacking all day long??

Takin’ It To the Streets: Michigan Ave Steps It Up!

I found some guys along Michigan Ave who were Stepping It Up this AM. Step It Up when it comes to your coffee AND gift-giving!

Motivational Mondays: V-Day + Self-Love?

Happy Monday! It’s time to get motivated about love. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, whether or not you’ve got that special valentine or you’re flying solo, you’ve got to have some love for yourself! Check out why and how:

Takin’ It To the Streets: How Do I Do It? A day in the life.

Ever wonder how I find people for my “Takin’ It To the Streets” episodes? Today I take you on the road with me, showing you how I do it! (Rejections include: Parking attendant & bartender.) If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, leave me a comment below and I will definitely respond!

Thirsty Thursdays: Stepping Up Eggs for Breakfast

Step It Up in the AM with this quick and fun-in-the-mouth breakfast!

Chicago Gym-goers Step It Up in Freezing Temps!

Last night I was Takin’ It To the Streets and caught some gym-goers on their way in to and out of the gym. What’s their motivation for trecking it to the gym, when it’s 20 degrees out and 9:30PM?! Find out by watching random gym-goers share their motivation:

Stand Up Straighter In Line!

As Ludacris says (I know, I know, I’m quoting a rap artist), “Stand Up!” And as I say, “Stand Up Straighter!” Check out this quick stretch you can do to stand up straighter while in line, anywhere, at anytime:

Motivational Mondays: What Goes Down in Your Head?

Happy Monday! I was inspired by Jason Derulo’s new song for today’s Motivational Monday video – are you living life in your head, or in real life? Are you replaying past events over and over and not able to live the life you want? I totally understand! Watch this video to bring awareness to what goes down in your head.