WOD* - Only Got 20 mins to workout? This one's for you!

*workout of the day.
No equipment needed for this quick and effective home workout. Repeat each round x3 with minimal rest between exercises. Consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. Take 45 seconds rest between rounds.

*'AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FO' FAT' DECEMBER*

Round 1 (Warmup)

• 20 jumping jacks                                                                         Repeat this x 3 NO REST
• 20 high knees
• 20 butt kickers

Round 2 (Legs)

REPEAT X 3 WITH NO REST

• 20 full range squats
• 10 squat jumps
• 20 alt leg lunges
• 10 lunge jumps (or plyo lunge)

Round 3 (Abs/Core)

Crockpot soup of the day- Hearty potato&veg with kielbasa sausage(optional)

Today's Crockpot slow cooker recipe is my take on the traditional hearty vegetable soup.

 I'm trying out Kielbasa sausage because hey, if you don't try you'll never know. 

I made half a portion here which yields about 4 servings. For double the portion, use double the ingredients. I never measure accurately, sorry.

• 900ml vegetable broth (use two cartons for 8 servings)
• 2 celery stalks
• 1/2 white onion
• 2 baby potatoes
• 1/2 zucchini
• 1/2 cup corn
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 carrot

For the sausage, I used a very small portion and chopped into fine pieces. My guesstimate is thumbsize.

After adding the dry ingredients into the crock pot, I added the broth and sausage and added cilantro for taste (you don't have to).

Now I'm going to cover and leave on low for 6-8 hrs. You can adjust the temp if you need it in 4-6 hrs, but for my schedule, this works best!

Will update with nutritional value, pictures and a taste test, once when it's ready to serve. 
                                                         -Alex

WIN ONE MONTH OF FREE PERSONAL TRAINING

So, now is my time to give back to you guys for all of your love and support.

I'm giving not one, but TWO of you lucky ducks the awesome chance to win free personal training for the entire month of January 2015. What better way to end your December, than heading into January KNOWING you have a kick ass month ahead!

All I need from you, is a brief description of how (and why) this month of complementary training would effect YOU. Contest ends December 19th and will be drawn December 20th! (Over $200 value per person)

 Head over and like my facebook page and send me a direct message for your chance to win: www.facebook.com/msfitinfo  

Personal Transformation Pictures

A few more snap shots from my personal instagram page: @steadygettingfit

June 2014 and June 2012

I decided to document my fitness journey and progress pictures with hopes of keeping myself accountable. My online community grew quickly and I found myself swapping info, tips and tricks with some wonderful individuals. Without the encouragement, love, support and kind words from my #fitfam on this social media site,  I would not have continued my journey with such passion and pride. I'm eternally grateful. xo - Alex. 

My Personal Fitness Story

Welcome friends, both old and new.

 I'd like to start by sharing a little bit about myself and my personal fitness journey. My Passion for fitness grew after a two year(now long term) journey and lifetime battle with my weight. After having my daughter I was at my heaviest weight ever... 240lbs! I spent the majority of my teen years overweight so I was never comfortable in my own skin. After months of lethargy and complaining, I finally reached a breaking point and knew I had to change. I got my butt into gear and starting making small changes, starting with my eating habits. Slowly but surely the weight started to shed off. I had a lot more energy and I had unintentionally turned into a badass fitmom!

In April of 2013 I decided I wanted to make fitness a part of my career. So with a one year old, I knuckled down and started to study! I knew then, that both physically and mentally, I was powerful enough to overcome any obstacle thrown at me! I tracked my progress using social media and before I knew it, was encouraging thousands of people JUST LIKE ME on their own journeys. I knew I could help others feel as fantastic as I do by showing them how possible this is to achieve. I started to work at a large gym chain but unfortunately, this sales position was not for me. That is when I decided to branch out on my own and become self employed. I now train a handful of the most amazing, committed and driven ladies in the Fraser Valley area of British Columbia. My aim is to show you ladies that it is never too late to get started! We have our bad days, but that doesn't make it a bad life! Now get out there and kick today's butt!!

Me in July 2012 and October 2013

Top picture is October 2013, Bottom August 2012