mommymuscle Wichita

We've Moved

2010-08-02T11:31:00.000-07:00

Come follow us over at our new blog! Mommy-MuscleFitness.blogspot.com

For Class Info check out our new website! Mommy-MuscleFitness

Empowering moms to stay fit and healthy so they can create a healthier community for their entire families!

Meals on Wheels for New Moms!

2010-07-18T19:44:00.000-07:00

This is a great program that we are starting to reach out to other moms! Here is Rachel’s letter! Let’s help each other out!

Calling all Mommy-Muscle Moms!!!!

Remember back to what it was like when you had a newborn in the house. It is hard to do anything, but take care of your new little addition to the family. Hard to get laundry done, hard to keep up around the house, hard to get older kids dressed and ready, hard to get meals on the table.

Not everyone has family in town who are able to help. I am one of those people and I was so grateful for the people around me who reached out and brought my family dinner after Willow was born. We have an awesome opportunity to reach out and help new moms in our Mommy-Muscle Family by offering to bring someone a meal. This doesn't need to be something that makes you spend hours in the kitchen preparing. I find it's easiest for me to just double whatever I'm making my family for dinner and put half of it in a disposable pan to give away.

If you don't want to cook, stop by the store and get a rotisserie chicken and a bag of salad. Get a frozen lasagna. Stop by Papa Murphy's and pick up a pizza. Bringing anything will be a huge blessing to these families who are adjusting to new little babies being a part of their family.

Ashley Hermon has 15 month old twins and an almost 2 week old baby girl.

Sabrina Esterline has a 23 month old boy and a 1 day old baby boy.Both of these families are going to need meals starting this week!

I would like to be able to provide these awesome ladies with meals for at least a week, 2 weeks would be awesome!

Please considering helping these new moms and their families out by making them ONE meal and taking it to their house. If for some reason you can't deliver it, let me know and I'll arrange to get it to them.Email me at yarnhead2@yahoo.com, or call me at 360-589-0152 to get set up on the meal schedule.Thanks so much for showing how much you care about these families!

Rachel

Mom On A Mission : First Workout

2010-07-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

Here is Krista, our Mom On A Mission, during her first work out!

Good job Krista! Keep up the hard work!

Can't find time to workout? Go to the play ground or your back yard!

2010-07-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

Perfect exercises to do outside. Plus they target all your large mucsle group which help you burn more calories!

Check out the article in the Wichita Eagle.

Go to www.kansas.com and go to the Healthy living section. It is called Ready to Workout? Go Play. There is also a video!

Tonya

In the paper today...NO more excuses!

2010-07-06T06:28:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! Check out the Wichita Eagle today…I am in the paper giving exercises you can do at the play ground! Go to www.kansas.com/living and it is in the Healthy living section!

There are NO excuses when it comes to working out and eating healthy! Let’s take care of our health so we are here for our kids! If you start doing some of these exercises at the play ground I bet your kids will join in (if they are old enough). They will look at exercising as fun not something they HAVE to do! I love it when my 2 year old takes me through a StrollerFit class. I am so happy that I get to be a positive role model for her.

So get out there today and exercise!

Happy reading…

Tonya Wells
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com
304-5178

July Mom of the Month!

2010-07-01T17:56:00.000-07:00

Krista Hunt
Owner of Rylee and Reece Boutique (29th and Rock Rd)

Krista and Tonya have started a new adventure/journey! It is called Wichita Mom On A Mission!
If you have ever watched Losing It Will Jillian- they are basically doing a program like that but for 4 months!
***Follow her progress and learn more health tips on her blog and become a follower!
Wichita Mom on a Mission

-She has realized she needs to lead a healthier lifestyle for her and her family, lose 45 pounds, and run her first FULL marathon 10/10/10 here in Wichita!

If you would like to talk with her personally you can visit her at her store (Rylee and Reece)!

Quote from Krista about her first workout with Tonya:

"As Tonya and I were standing at the top of the hill she told me look down and know that I deserve to be on top of the world. I need to have control over my weight, my food and any negative people holding me back. As tears were running down my face I knew this journey was going to be long and tough, but it was definitely MY TIME to be on top of the world!" -Krista

-I hope you can follow us on this journey!

July Newsletter & Recipe

2010-07-01T17:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July! I love this time of year! Being outside in the pool, eating watermelon, watching fireworks, exercising outside! It is the best!

When it comes to 4th of July parties and BBQs here are a few tips:

1. Eat something healthy before you go!

2. Take something healthy so you know there is at least one thing there that is healthy!

3. Do not stick around the food- socialize away from the food!

4. Be active- swim, play tag with the kids, play Frisbee, soccer, play games, etc

5. Do not make it all about the food but more the activities!

6. Get plenty of sleep!

7. Limit your stress!

8. Have Fun and be safe!!!

HELPING OTHERS: DONATIONS FOR THE YWCA WOMEN'S CRISIS CENTER!!!

June stats: Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who donated for the month of June!!! We did awesome!

Water= 48 bottles of water

Drink Mix= 166 quarts of mix plus 190 single packets of mix

Toilet Paper= 60 rolls

The winner of the Bed Bath and Beyond gift certificate is: Lynda Jones! Congratulations!!!!!

WHAT THEY NEED IN JULY: Let's get rid of our old "baggage!"

Ziplock sandwich and freezer bags!!!

***The winner will receive a gift card from Target to get their NEW bag (or whatever you want to spend it on)!!!

Tonya will be in the Wichita Eagle this Tues, July 6th showing different exercises you can do outside on the playground! Look for it in the Health and Fitness section!

STROLLERFRIENDS EVENTS COMING UP IN JULY!

***Check out Wichita's largest mommy's group!

Click here to learn more about it! Go to Wichita StrollerFriends.

Friday, July 9th: Wet and Wild Days at the zoo

12:45pm

Thursday, July 15th Riverside Fountains 10:30am

Monday, July 19th Playdate @ College Hill Park 10am

Friday, July 30th Tanganyka Park 9:30am

*We will start Moms Night Out again in August!

An easy slow cooker recipe!!!
Slow-Cooker Chicken Cassoulet
-Cassoulet is a traditional French dish that is more like a stew. The basic ingredients include beans and meat, and it requires a long, slow cooking time.

Ingredients:
1 15 oz. navy beans, pinto beans or black-eyed peas, rinsed and well drained
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 1 small skinless boneless turkey breast cut into 4 large pieces.
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12/3 cups low-sodium chicken stock (gluten free if necessary)
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
4 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped
4 garlic cloves passed through a garlic press
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3 large carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
1/4 cup basil, chopped fine
1 tsp thyme
2 Tbsp minced parsley

Preparation:
1. spread half of the beans in the bottom of your slow-cooker pot.
2. Season poultry with pepper and sea salt. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Brown the poultry on both sides in the skillet for about 5 minutes each side. Place the browned chicken on top of the beans in the slow cooker. Top with remaining beans and the chicken stock. Use water if you don't have chicken stock.
3. Saute the onions, celery, garlic, sundried tomatoes, carrots and herbs using the same skillet. spread this mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot. cover and put on slow heat for several hours.

Tip: Serve with Ezekiel bread
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories: 261/ Protein: 24g./ Carbs: 24g/ Fat: 6g/Sodium: 553mg

Remember to watch your portion sizes during this 4th of July!!! It is very simple, calories in/calories out!!!

Items For Sale...

2010-06-24T19:54:00.001-07:00

FOR SALE:

ONE mommymuscle water bottle= $9.00
ONE StrollerFit Golf Towel= $8.00
(can hang off your stroller)

TWO Restore the Core DVDs= $20.00/each

*The first person to email me back will be able to purchase what they want!!!!

Tonya Wells
StrollerFit, Powered by mommymuscle Wichita Area
Owner/Instructor
316-304-5178
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com
www.strollerfit.com/wichita

The Wichita Prarie Fire Races are coming up!

2010-06-24T19:52:00.001-07:00

It is time to sign up!!!!! Let me know if you are and what you will be running!!! I can’t wait! I think I will be running/walking the FULL Marathon!

Happy Running! Don’t forget the Fall momsinmotion starts the beginning of August! It is coming up fast!

Tonya Wells
StrollerFit, Powered by mommymuscle Wichita Area
Owner/Instructor
316-304-5178
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com
www.strollerfit.com/wichita

"Building strong confident kids, by building strong confident moms."
From: Wichita Sports [mailto:bob@wichitasports.com] Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 11:11 PMTo: TONYA.WELLS@STROLLERFIT.COMSubject: Prairie Fire Wichita Marathon 06-20-10

Prairie Fire Wichita Marathon
Lace up those running shoes and break out the muscle cream because the Wichita Sports Commission and Via Christi Health are proud to announce a sizzling new marathon dedicated to those who yearn to conquer the burn.
Not only is there great excitement about the new course design, but also for the the FIT FOR LIFExpo and carb loading Pasta Dinner on Saturday, October 9th.
Four Great Races
If running 26.2 miles is a little intimidating don't worry, we have three other events to choose from: a half marathon, Mayor's 5K and the Fun Run & Walk!
Volunteers Needed
If you're hampered by an injury but still want to be involved, or want to help while waiting for a family member that's running we'll need plenty of volunteers to help along the course. From manning traffic at over 250 intersections to distributing water along the course we can use your help! Just contact the Sports Commission office and we'll get you on the list!
Visit www.prairiefiremarathon.com for more information.
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The start of my vacation...

2010-06-17T14:25:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone is having a fun and fit summer so far! I am off to a much needed vacation to Table Rock Lake (one of my favorite ski lakes). I think it is true when they say you finally let go and relax things will just happen. For example, we are still in the process of driving to the lake which is 6 hours away. In this time I have received a call from one of our news channels wanting me to come on the air this Monday (darn it, I won't be in town) & our newspaper (The Wichita Eagle) called an hour later wanting me to help them with an article they are writing.

WOW! And all I have done is sit in the car! I am going on vacation more often!

I tell my clients all the time about how bad stress is for their body but then I find myself getting stressed as well. It is evident that we are all going to get stressed out but it is how we handle that stress (that may or maynot effect the body). I am finding that relaxing everynow and then is what is going to work with me. That is very important- find what works for you and do it! Find that balance for yourself (and your family)! Even if you can't get away for a vacation- plan a bubble bath for youself. Have a plan, ask your hubby if he can take the kids, dogs, etc on a walk for 30 min. so you can relax. And do what you planned! Let your mind, body, and soul relax!

Have a great night!

Tonya

YWCA donations and running a Marathon!

2010-06-15T14:01:00.000-07:00

Don’t forget the YWCA is collecting 1 Ply toilet paper (Cottonelle and Scott), powder drink mix, and small bottles of water for the kids. You can bring them anytime to any class! If Megan S. is not in class I will take them and give them to her! The winner for this month will get a gift certificate to Bed Bath and Beyond!!!!!

The Wichita Prairie Fire races are only 18 weeks away! This will include the Fit For Life Expo (that StrollerFit will be at) on Saturday, Oct.9th and then the races on 10-10-10! How cool would it be to run a race on 10-10-10?!!! Especially if it is a race you have never done before! I am so excited that we are having a race that has an expo! Wichita is moving on up!!!!

If you would like to train there are only 18 more weeks till the races! So if you have any urge to run a ½ marathon or marathon let momsinmotion help you train for it and meet your goal!!! You can do it! The summer session doesn’t start till Aug.7th but if there are some of you that would like to start training now please let me know…we can start NOW! This is the perfect time! Contact me ASAP so we can get you started! If you would like to run/walk a race make sure you sign up by Aug.31st. After that the price goes up!
Check it out at: www.prairefiremarathon.com
It will be a lot of fun! I can’t wait!

In Health,

Tonya
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

Dad's Day @ StrollerFit

2010-06-14T19:57:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday was a Dad's Day at StrollerFit. A day when dad's get to come and experience what the moms do in StrollerFit classes, and Tonya does not take it easy on them!

Come back often and check the Upcoming Events section over on the right side for upcoming Dad's Days!

What to bring to StrollerFit tomorrow...

2010-06-14T19:45:00.000-07:00

Hi moms,

Don't forget our theme for the month is, "the Circus" and our number is 5. So, tomorrow to StrollerFit have your little one bring 5 things that remind them of the circus! This is a great time to talk, read, and learn all about the circus! Make it a fun activity for them! Hide things around the house and have them go on a scavenger hunt!

Stacy will be teaching class tomorrow and hopefully it doesn't so you guys can be outside at Exploration Place 9am! Don't forget there is also night StrollerFit tomorrow at 6:15pm at Exploration Place!

Have fun with the Circus theme and I will see everyone on Wednesday morning!

In Health,

Tonya

Dad's Workout Day is Today!!!

2010-06-12T04:47:00.000-07:00

Date:
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Harrison Park (park in the parking lot inside the park- Todd St.)

Description
Dad's Workout Day at StrollerFit is a great way for the WHOLE FAMILY TO WORKOUT TOGETHER! Plus, dad's if you workout with us you will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate from Lowes!!!! Happy Early Father's Day!Not only are YOU getting a workout in for the day but you and your significant other are being great role models for your kids (of any age)! We have a lot of fun with the little ones- we sing to them, play games, do preschool activities (for the older ones), and then they get play time with each other at the end of class while we do crunches and stretching! We will meet on the tennis courts at Harrison Park! Make sure to bring sunscreen, plenty of water, snacks for the little ones, your fit n fun mat, or yoga mat, and make sure you eat a light healthy breakfast!You will get a great workout in with running/walking, hills, lunges, squats, upper body, abs, & stretches!If you have any questions please let me know!

In Health,
Tonya
www.strollerfit.com/wichita
www.mommymusclewichita.blogspot.com
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

Building MommyMuscle While Pregnant

2010-06-07T18:02:00.000-07:00

I started coming to StrollerFit classes when I was 25 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. I went to class 3-4 times a week right up to the day I had my daughter. In fact, that very day I ran 5 sets of stairs and then that night my daughter appeared!

I know first hand how hard it is to not gain weight while you are pregnant. With my first pregnancy, I felt huge, I was working, I was tired and achy, and I ate more and moved less. This of course left me a good 25 pounds over weight after my son was born and then I never quite got all that weight off before I got pregnant again. I am so glad I found Tonya and her classes the 2nd time around. 2 weeks after my 2nd child was born, I weighed less and was so much stronger than I was before I got pregnant with her. It made my recovering time after giving birth so much easier and shorter than the first time around. Now, I'm not advocating dieting and trying to lose weight while you are pregnant. It just was the natural outcome of actually getting off the couch and moving 3-4 times a week and eating better. Going to StrollerFit while I was pregnant actually made me feel better physically than I did during my first pregnancy, where I was much more sedentary. I had so much more energy and my body hurt less, which was a really good thing because I had a 2 year old to chase after!

Here are a couple more moms who are so inspiring to me.

Catherine came to Tonya's MommyMuscle Sculpt and Restore the Core classes. She ended up moving away while she was pregnant and Tonya continued to train her via webcam! Here is a picture her husband took of her and their 18 month old son. Catherine is 39 weeks pregnant and doing a full side plank!!!

Sabrina is almost 35 weeks pregnant and still coming to StrollerFit classes at least 4 times a week with her 22 month old son and she has also been doing Restore the Core classes once a week!

StrollerFit is inside today (Towne West) due to the rain

2010-06-07T05:45:00.001-07:00

Oh I hope it doesn't rain all week!!! Today we are inside Towne West in front of JC Penny's! Class will start at 9am!

I will see everyone soon!

If you have any questions please let me know!

Tonya
304-5178
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

More times for the 8 week challenge...

2010-06-06T13:44:00.001-07:00

It is still not too late to sign up for the 8 week Mommymuscle Challenge starting this week and going till July 25th!!!

Here are some more dates that I will be doing the initial assessment:

Monday, June 7th 5pm at Pray-Woodman Elem. In Maize
Thursday, June 10th 10:15am after StrollerFit at Exploration Place
Thursday, June 10th 7:25pm after Power RTC at My Gym

*Please let me know if you are wanting to sign up so I can get a folder for you! If you have done this challenge before we have New Exercises!!!*

Don’t forget a new 8 week session is starting this week for mommymuscle sculpt and restore the core!!!!! If you haven’t signed up yet it is not too late!!!

In health,

Tonya Wells
StrollerFit, Powered by mommymuscle Wichita Area
Owner/Instructor
316-304-5178
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com
www.strollerfit.com/wichita

Mommymuscle sculpt and restore the core 8 week summer session starting next week!

2010-06-04T14:33:00.000-07:00

RESTORE THE CORE AND MOMMYMUSCLE CLASSES: Summer Schedule is HERE:
Starting the week of June 7th-Aug.5th

WEST SIDE: We meet every Monday!
6-6:30pm mommymuscle sculpt and 6:35-7:25pm Restore the Core
June 7th-Aug.2nd

Also Wednesday Mornings in Maize:
5:15-5:45am mommymuscle sculpt5:45-6:30am
restore the core
June 9th-Aug.4th!Located in Maize-

Maize Pray-Wood Elementary

EAST SIDE:

RYLEE AND REECE LOCATION-We meet every Tuesday!
MOMMYMUSCLE SCULPT 6:00-6:30pm
RESTORE THE CORE 6:35-7:20pm(You do not have to do both classes you can do one or the other or both)
June 8th-Aug.3rd! Sign up now- space is limited!!!

Contact Tonya at tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

MY GYM LOCATION- Power Restore the Core is HERE!!!
MOMMYMUSCLE SCULPT 6:10-6:40PM
POWER RESTORE THE CORE 6:45-7:20PM(You do not have to do both classes. You can choose one or the other or both)
June 10th-Aug.10th
Sign up now! Space is limited!

There are several ways you can participate in these classes.

#1 Buy an 8 class punch card just for Restore the Core (one time a week)
#2 Buy a 16 class punch card just for Restore the Core (twice a week)
#3 Buy a 8 class punch card for just mommymuscle sculpt (once a week)
#4 Buy a 16 class punch card for just mommymuscle sculpt (twice a week)
#5 Buy an 8 class Combo punch card for both mommymuscle sculpt and restore the core (once a week)
#6 Buy a 16 class combo punch card for both mommymuscle sculpt and restore the core (twice a week)

Restore the Core zaps low belly sag in no time. It takes saggy stomach muscles through an intense and highly specialized mat Pilates-style class. Restore the Core focuses on form and function, restoring the strength and the abdominal wall and pelvic floor by working all the muscles attached to the spine and hip. You'll retrain all core muscles (transverse and rectus abdominus, internal and external obliques) as well as inner and outer thights, back, glutes and hamstrings.
Wheather your baby is 3 months or 30 years old- this workout is perfect for moms of all ages.

Taking a 50-minute Restore the Core class will result in a noticeably slimmer midsection in just 8-10 weeks!

MOMMYMUSCLE SCULPT:
Is a 30 minute resistance training class. We work both upper and lower body while combining a little bit of cardio. We use the weighted mommymuscle bars and tubes.Resistance training is a great class to build muscle and see your body transform!

Sign up now by contacting me at tonya.wells@strollerfit.com or fb me!

Sign up for the Summer 8 Week Mommymuscle Challenge!

2010-06-04T14:18:00.000-07:00

Start Time:
Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 1:30pm
End Time:
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 1:30pm
Location:
Exploration Place

Description

Stay motivated and on track this summer with some help from the 8 week mommymuscle challenge! Learn how to create healthy habits and live a healthier life for you and your family!
What do you have to lose besides inches and pounds!!!You will have an assessment to start on your measurements, weight, body fat, visceral fat (fat around your organs), BMI, and muscle %. We will also test on different exercises! Then at the end of the 8 weeks we will see how you progressed!Each week you will get weekly homework that you are to do on your own 3x/week!

Plus weekly emails from me and your own folder with information and a way to chart your progress!It is a great way to stay motivated!!!Dates: June 6th-July 25th, 2010 (if you can't meet on the Sunday's please let me know and we will figure something out)!And it is only $35.00 for the 8 weeks!!!

To sign up contact me at tonya.wells@strollerfit.com or inbox me on fb!

Tonya

StrollerFit @ Sedgwick County Zoo

2010-06-02T12:32:00.000-07:00

StrollerFit has moved to the Zoo on Wednesdays! We'll be back at Sedgwick County Park on Wednesdays starting in August, but during June and July, come to the zoo and workout with your kids and then walk around and enjoy the animals afterwards!

Meet in the Cargill Learning Center (to the right of the main entrance) at 9am, check in inside, and we'll warm up in the courtyard! You do need a zoo membership, or pay $4 for each person over 3 years old to get in. However, there are many moms who have memberships with guest passes on them and it's first come, first served to get in free on someone else's guest pass!

Today was our first workout at the zoo and it was a hot, muggy one! But that didn't seem to stop anyone from coming out. There were 23 moms and 31 kids who showed up today! Awesome!

See ya next Wednesday at the Zoo!!

Schedule week of June 1st...

2010-05-31T20:03:00.000-07:00

I can’t believe it is already June 1st!!!! Almost officially summer time! Bathing suites, shorts, and tank top season is here! This summer I would love for everyone to focus on inner beauty before outer beauty! When we are confident in ourselves and love ourselves the rest will come! And it will come by having a plan, being consistent with healthy eating and exercise, and not being afraid to ask for support! All of you are so special and have great qualities! I want you to take this summer to CAPITALIZE on that! Make this summer about YOU because if you don’t now…when will you? Remember the word “selfish” is not a dirty word! When you do take care of yourself you are actually helping everyone else in your life! We have all heard the saying, “When momma ain’t happy, nobody is happy!” So what are you going to do for yourself this summer?????

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 1ST:

Tuesday, June 1st
9am Morning StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (if it is raining we will meet at Towne West in front of JC Penny’s)
6:15-7:05pm Night StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (back parking lot) If it is raining we will cancel class (check the blog www.mommymusclewichita.blogspot.com or call my cell 304-5178).

Wednesday, June 2nd
Make Up class for Westside mommymuscle sculpt and restore the core 5:15am in Maize
9am StrollerFit @ the Zoo (meet in the Cargill Learning Center) if it rains we will meet at Towne West.

Thursday, June 3rd
9am StrollerFit @ Exploration Place

Saturday, June 5th
8am East Meets West Race @ Exploration Place
9am StrollerFit @ Harrison Park

Sunday, June 6th
1:30-3:30pm SUMMER 8 WEEK MOMMYMUSCLE CHALLENGE ASSESSMENT! Exploration Place. It is not too late to sign up! Just email me back or sign up in class! You do not have to be a member of StrollerFit or any of my other classes to participate in the 8 week challenge!

THE WEEK OF JUNE 7TH STARTS THE SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR MOMMYMUSCLE SCULPT AND RESTORE THE CORE! Sign up now!!!

I hope everyone had a fun, healthy and safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Remember CONSISTENCY IS KEY, so I will see you sometime this week!

Tonya Wells
StrollerFit, Powered by mommymuscle Wichita Area
Owner/Instructor
316-304-5178
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com
www.strollerfit.com/wichita

"Building strong confident kids, by building strong confident moms."

minimuscle newsletter June 2010

2010-05-31T11:59:00.000-07:00

Minimuscle Newsletter
June 2010

The circus is coming to town…
Really it is June 3rd-6th Ringling Bros and Barnun and Baily Circus will be here in Wichita! Our theme for June will be the Circus! Let’s do crazy fun things this month in StrollerFit…let’s HAVE FUN!!! “The Greatest Fitness Class on Earth!”

THEME: Circus Dad’s Day Sat., June 12th
Happy Father’s Day this month

ANIMAL: Elephant Mon., June 7th Bring an Elephant to class

LETTER: “Ee” Wed., June 23rd Bring something that starts with the letter “Ee.”

COLOR: Purple Thurs., June 10th Wear Purple
NUMBER: 5 (five) Tues., June 15th Bring 5 circus things to StrollerFit

SHAPE: Star Mon., June 14th Wish upon a star with your little one.

Song:

WE LOVE PURPLE: Tune: “Three Blind Mice”
We love purple, we love purple,
Yes, we do. Yes, we do.
Purple grapes and eggplant,
Purple plums and grape juice,
Just for me, just for you.

Activity to do with your little one involving the number 5 and stars!

FIVE STARSLet your children decorate a star shape with star stickers.
Give each child a large cardboard star.
Lightly write a large number 5 in the middle of each star with a pencil.
Give your children marking pens and have them draw over your light lines, with one of the pens.
Finally, set out some star stickers and have children choose five, one to place on each point of their star.
*More songs to come throughout the month!!!

I will see everyone in class tomorrow morning...remember if it is raining we will meet at Towne West at 9am!

Tonya

Memorial Day Weekend Tips and NEW Summer 8 Week mommymuscle Challenge

2010-05-28T13:09:00.000-07:00

Memorial Weekend is here and you know what that means summer is right around the corner! Here are a few tips to watch your weight from the Boston Fitness Examinar:

*Don't drink Beer! If you want to drink have something that is clear- like Vodka soda.
*Watch your portion sizes. Don't eat chips out of a bag, put some on a plate then throw the plate away and step away from the food. Try to eat food only with a fork and don't go back for seconds.
*Do several planks a day. Turn over on your beach towel at the pool (or beach) and do plank for 1 min.!

Another great way to stay in check is to have great support! Tell your friends and family that you want to do fun outdoor activities! Play tag, frisbee, go on bike rides, walks, swim, etc. Don't stand around the food or better yet don't have the food out all the time!

Speaking of support doing the 8 week summer mommymuscle challenge is a great way to have support in your journey to a healthier life!

Get weekly support emails and homework! Be able to talk with others that are doing the same thing you are. I am always here for you and you can contact me anytime!

One mom lost 9 pounds, 4% body fat, gained 2% muscle, increased her squats and push ups by 50%, increased in core strength and shoulder flexibility!!!!! It is great to see all the fabulous results! I LOVE seeing moms get healthy!!!

If you would like to sign up for the 8 week SUMMER MOMMYMUSCLE CHALLENGE contact me through email! tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

When: June 6th-July 25th
*We will meet June 6th at Exploration Place (back of parking lot) to weigh in and do the exercises then we will meet again July 25th to reassess to see how you improved! We will also have a celebration and there will be a prize for:
*The mom who does the most push ups
*The mom who does the most squats
*The mom who runs the fastest 1/2 mile

For the 8 weeks it is only $35.00!!!

Get control of your life and sign up now!!! But you have to mentally be ready! Are you???

Looking forward to it!

Happy Memorial Day!

Tonya

Memorial Day StrollerFit Class

2010-05-27T15:04:00.000-07:00

YES, we will be having StrollerFit class on Memorial Day (Monday, May 31st) at College Hill Park at 9am! Bring your swim suits just in case the pool is open!!! We can stay and swim! Bring dads to workout and possibly swim if you like!!! This will be our LAST day to bring towels for the YWCA Women's Crisis Center!!! You can also bring them to Dad's Workout Day this Sat., May 29th at Harrison Park 9am!

If it is raining on Monday, May 31st we will NOT have class!!!

Contact me if you have any questions!

Tonya
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

Bring a dog (stuffed) to StrollerFit tomorrow!

2010-05-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

For our letter "Dd" this month we are bringing a dog (stuffed) to StrollerFit tomorrow morning at Exploration Place!

Don't forget Dad's Workout Day is this Sat., May 29th 9am at Harrison Park!!! Bring bathroom towels to donate to the YWCA Women's Crisis Center! "Wash the negative away!"

One more week and StrollerFit will be at the zoo (Wed., June 2nd 9am)!!!!!!

Night StrollerFit starts next Tuesday, June 1st 6:15pm at Exploration Place (back of parking lot)!

Bring something that is a shape of a squre tomorrow to SF!

2010-05-18T14:39:00.001-07:00

Hi Moms,

Don't forget to have your kiddos bring something that is in a shape of a square tomorrow to StrollerFit!!!!! (Wed., May 19th)

Tonya

Check out my @constantcontact newsletter

2010-05-18T14:38:00.000-07:00

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs045/1102219015702/archive/1103416177977.html

StrollerFit at the Zoo starting in 14 Days!

2010-05-17T14:11:00.000-07:00

ONLY 14 MORE DAYS TILL WE START STROLLERFIT AT THE ZOO!!!

START DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2ND, 2010
9AM MEET AT THE CARGILL LEARNING CENTER (INSIDE TO CHECK IN) WE WILL WARM UP IN THEIR COURT YARD)

If you have a zoo membership with a guest pass please let me know ASAP!!! What we are going to do is a ribbon system for guest passes. (Remember to get into the zoo for StrollerFit you either have to have a zoo membership, go in on someone’s guest pass, or pay $4 for everyone 3 years old and older).

So what is the ribbon system you ask???

For example, I have a zoo membership and one guest pass with it. So I am going to tie a blue ribbon to my stroller (and keep it on in June/July months) and then Laura (who checks our memberships or takes our money at the Cargill Learning Center) will then have a blue ribbon. The first person to show up without a zoo membership will be able to use my pass (and Laura will put the blue ribbon in her pouch and write down that that person came in on my pass). If you do have a child that is 3 years old or older you would need more than one pass.

Once you email me that you have a zoo membership with a pass I will email you back a color and give you that color of ribbon at the end of May and will give the ribbons to Laura on our first day, June 2nd. Does this make sense? So please email me so I can get all of the ribbons to everyone and hopefully this year it will be a little bit more organized!!!

So remember to go to the Cargill Learning Center (not the entrance to the zoo)!!!

Thanks,

Tonya
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

Make-Up classes from last week...

2010-05-17T14:10:00.000-07:00

Hi moms,

I wanted to update everyone on our Make-Up classes:

MONDAY MOMMYMUSCLE SCULPT & RESTORE THE CORE:
Make-Up class is this Wed., May 19th same time and place for both classes.

Mom ‘N Tot Yoga make-up class is next Wed., May 26th same time (6:30pm) and place Rylee and Reece. We will not have a babysitter for this class and this is our last class.

I hope everyone is doing well and I will see you in class!!! If you have any questions please let me know!

Tonya
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

StrollerFit Class May 15th- Inside today

2010-05-15T05:12:00.000-07:00

IT IS DAD'S WORKOUT DAY!!!! Don't forget to bring towels for the YWCA Women's Crisis Center!

We will be at TOWNE WEST today- 9am in front of JC Penny's! If it is not raining while we are there we will go outside to workout and then inside to do our core work and let the little ones play!!! I promise you will still get a GREAT WORKOUT IN!!!

See you soon-

Tonya

Mom 'N Tot Yoga tonight...

2010-05-12T14:54:00.001-07:00

So the tornado sirens have been going off here on the NW side of town. I have been watching the weather and it isn't in Wichita yet but I would hate to get stranded at Rylee and Reece with no shelter. I will keep you posted. I usually leave for class around 5:45pm so I will put an email right before then to see if we are having class tonight or not. If we do not I cannot not make up next Wed. but I can the following Wed.!

Welcome Spring...

Tonya Wells

River Run 2010

2010-05-10T18:18:00.000-07:00

Good job to all the MommyMuscle and Moms-n-Motion moms who finished the River Run this past weekend.

Lynda took some pictures and created this video!

No mommymuscle sculpt/restore the core May 10th!

2010-05-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

Due to the weather I am going to cancel class tonight Monday, May 10th! I just heard they have cancelled all the River Festival Activities as well. I would hate for us to be stranded there with tornado sirens and hail coming down on our cars. That would not be fun.

The make- up class will be Wed., May 19th at our usual time and place.

Sorry for any inconvience!

Tonya Wells

StrollerFit May 10th is Inside

2010-05-10T05:36:00.000-07:00

Due to the rain we will meet inside this morning for StrollerFit! Towne West in front of JC Penny's 9am!

There will be no play date at College Hill Park due to the weather!

See you soon,

Tonya

Really Important information regarding StrollerFit...

2010-05-07T18:32:00.001-07:00

This is a really hard email to send out right now, I have butterfly's in my stomach and am a little teared up just writing the first sentence.

As of Thursday, May 6th StrollerFit has been acquired by Baby Boot Camp (another National Franchise for Stroller Fitness). You as clients will not see much if any change this month. They will be sending you a newsletter sometime next week (through email). I had a conference call with (the old) president of StrollerFit yesterday and will have a conference call with Baby Boot Camp on Monday, May 10th. I have received an email from them with a lot of question and answers. I am excited that StrollerFit and Baby Boot Camp were able to work something out but sad that the StrollerFits name no longer exists. It has been a very rough and emotional day today. Right now it is business as usual...I am able to still advertise (for awhile) as StrollerFit , mommymuscle sculpt, and restore the core. Nothing is happening right away! They did buy the rights to all of our formats and equipment so ALL Baby Boot Camps around the country now can teach all of our formats (well their) if they would like.

What am I going to do?
-My contract with StrollerFit is up early August. So I have the decision to either sign with Baby Boot Camp (I will know more after the conference call and when I receive their big packet in the mail this week) OR start something on my own!!!!

Whatever happens WE will move forward...I am looking at this situation as an opportunity!!! I truely believe that when one door closes another one opens! If I do start something on my own- I will tell you now, I will need a lot of support!

I will keep you posted as the week goes on!

Remember the month of May we are "washing away the negative" in our lives so I am not going to focus on the negative but look at what we may gain from this!!!

I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Mother's Day and good luck to everyone running/walking in a race tomorrow at the River Run! No StrollerFit Class tomorrow! And if it is raining on Monday we will have StrollerFit inside Towne West- check my blog or call!

Tonya

Power StrollerFit @ Exploration Place

2010-05-07T11:30:00.000-07:00

On Thursdays, StrollerFit meets back at Exploration Place, but class starts at 8:45am because Thursdays are Power StrollerFit! The class is 15 minutes longer, a bit more challenging, and we always run further! It is my personal favorite workout of the week!

This last Thursday Tonya ran us for a total of 2.6 miles and led us through a great upper body workout!

See you next Thursday (at 8:45) for the next Power StrollerFit!!!!

No StrollerFit tomorrow & River Run Info.

2010-05-07T06:54:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that there will be NO STROLLERFIT CLASS TOMORROW, MAY 8TH due to the River Run activities!!!

If you are running the 10K and plan on meeting between 7:30-7:45am at Topeka and Douglas please let me know by responding back to this email! The race begins at Broadway and Douglas (where you can pick up your packets in front of the Bank of America building). The 10K race ends in front of the Broadview. After the 10K I will walk back down to the corner of Topeka and Douglas to see if anyone is there for the 2 mile run/walk! Let's make the corner of Topeka and Douglas our meeting place!

***You can pick up your packet today at the Bank of America building between 9am-6pm (downtown- Broadway and Douglas)!!!!***

Remember to plan out your morning:
1. Get plenty of sleep tonight
2. Eat the same thing you always eat in the morning
3. How are you getting to the race- driving (where are you going to park) or is somebody dropping you off???
4. If you are picking up your packet tomorrow morning- what are you going to do with it?
5. How are you getting home?

Good luck everyone- you will do GREAT!!! See you tomorrow morning!

To StrollerFit moms: If it is raining next week we will meet at Towne West inside by JC Penny's. Check my blog www.mommymusclewichita.blogspot.com or call my phone to check my voice mail to see where we are having class!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!!!

Tonya

Happy Mother's Day to all of my wonderful moms!

2010-05-06T13:19:00.000-07:00

As moms we do so much in our day...waking up early (or staying up most of the night), fixing meals and snacks, cleaning, being creative, taxi driver (on the go all the time), etc. This is our time to reflect how lucky we are to have our families in our lives! When we take a look at them we want to have them around forever...make sure you are creating a healthy family SO everyone will be around you for a LONG time!

You are an Awesome Mom!
Happy Mother's Day!

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom

Happy Mother's Day...

Tonya

StrollerFit @ Sedgwick County Park

2010-05-05T13:41:00.000-07:00

Wednesdays at 9:00am, we meet at Sedgwick County Park right by the SunRise play area! You can get there right off of 21st, take a Left onto North Shore into the park and then take your first left. We start class right on the basketball courts!

This is only for the month of May. During June and July, we will be meeting at Sedgwick County Zoo on Wednesdays!

Tonya put us through a leg/cardio workout today. Nothing like being back by Tonya's favorite hill!!!

See everybody next Wednesday!

Tomorrow we meet back at Exploration Place, but class starts at 8:45. Get ready for Power StrollerFit!!!

Pakcet Pick Up for the River Run this weekend...

2010-05-04T20:02:00.001-07:00

Thank you to one of the moms who works at Bank of America, she called me today and got me squared away!!!

IF YOU REGISTERED FOR THE RACE ON LINE YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR PACKET THIS FRIDAY, MAY 7TH AT THE BANK OF AMERICA DOWNTOWN (DOUGLAS AND BROADWAY) DURING THE DAY!!! SHE THINKS FROM 9AM-6PM (but don't quote her on that, you might want to call first). I THINK THE PACKET PICK UP IS RIGHT IN THE LOBBY!

I would go and get your packets on Friday so you do not have to worry about what to do with them on Sat. morning!!!

I will see everyone Sat. morning at the corner of Topeka and Broadway between 7:30-7:45am!

Tonya

StrollerFit @ Exploration Place

2010-05-04T13:06:00.000-07:00

Tuesdays at 9:00am, StrollerFit meets at Exploration Place in the parking lot.

Today the moms ran/jog/walked over 2 miles, did 130 pushups, plus lots, lots more!!!

See everybody next Tuesday at Exploration Place!!!

(Tomorrow we'll be at Sedgwick County Park. We'll meet by the Sunrise Playground, right off of 21st!)

MAY Mom of the Month!!!

2010-05-04T12:30:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Sarah K.! She is our special Mother's Day month, Mom of the Month!!!

Sarah is our Mom of the Month for May! CONGRATULATIONS! What a great month to be Mom of the Month will Mother's Day coming up!
Sarah deserves any recognition she can get! She has been very consistent and success for a year now! She has taken mommymuscle sculpt and restore the core (once a week) for a year and just joined momsinmotion, and now her and her daugther take Mom 'N Tot Yoga!
I want to say great job Sarah and keep up the good and hard work!!
Here is what Sarah has to say about classes:"I started mommymuscle sculpt and restore the core a year ago in an effort to get healthy. Since then I have lost over 30lbs, 15 inches and am now running 6 miles. I am more in shape now then in my 20's and have improved self confidence plus a good healthy role model for my daughter. I love coming to classes and the encouragement us moms give each other. " -Sarah
You look great Sarah!!!

StrollerFit Towels For Sale!!!

2010-05-03T14:03:00.000-07:00

Get a StrollerFit towel to attach to your key chain- hangs from your stroller for only $8.00!!! It comes in handy in the hot summer months and if you need it in an emergency with your little ones!!!

Email me if you would like one: tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

ALSO, IF YOU ARE NEW TO STROLLERFIT AND SIGN UP THE FIRST DAY THAT YOU TRY IT- YOU GET A FREE STROLLERFIT TOWEL!!!

StrollerFit @ College Hill Park

2010-05-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

This is our first full week with outside classes!!! Monday's at 9:00am, we meet at College Hill Park (304 Circle Dr) right by the pool!

The weather was perfect this morning, no wind, 65 degrees, and sunny. During class all the mom's ran/jog/walked (whatever your fitness level) 2.25 miles! Good job!!!

Tonya manages to find hills no matter where we are! The kids stayed in the strollers while Tonya kept them entertained with bubbles and the moms ran hills and did power squats!

A few biceps curls while the moms all sang 'Happy Birthday' to a StrollerFit kid who had just turned 4!

Then it was onto tricep dips

And push-ups! All fitness levels - some doing push-ups on their toes, some on their knees, and some modifying by using the wall!

Traveling lunges through the park!

Tonya leading the group in our new song of the month while doing back lunges! Singing while exercising builds cardiovascular endurance and keeps the kids entertained while the stroller isn't moving!

Finally, after the work out was finished, it was play time for the kids!

See everybody next Monday at College Hill Park!!!

NEXT SATURDAY, MAY 8TH: RIVER RUN!

2010-05-01T15:27:00.001-07:00

Due to the River Run next Sat., May 8th we will NOT HAVE STROLLERFIT at Harrison Park!!! Come out to the River Run and either run/walk with us or cheer us on! Let's all meet in one place!

***ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, MAY 3RD*** (We are NOT registering as a team) You can go to the Wichita River Festival's website and register! Go to www.wichitariverfestival.com and click on Event Registration. You can also go to Street Closings to see what streets will be closed when! There are a lot of streets going to be closed at 6am. So you might want to have somebody drop you off as close as you can to where we are going to meet! Make sure you plan it out before the morning of the race so you are not stressed out! And you know what you are going to do with your packet once you pick it up!

Packet Pick Up begins at 7am (that morning) in the court yard of the Bank Of America Finacial building at Broadway and Douglas. Go ahead and pick up your packet and meet at the corner of Topeka and Douglas in front of the Bank of America building- there are two benches right there on the corner- we will meet there at 7:30am! Make sure you plan for several things: 1. There will be a lot of people there!!! 2. Make sure you have something to do with your packet when you pick it up- give it to a family member or friend!!! 3. Allow plenty of time to stand in line at the potty!!!

There is a 10K (6.2miles) that starts at 8am, a 2 mile race (don't know what time it starts? If anyone knows the time of the 2mile please let me know so I can pass it along to everyone), and a Tot Trot (do not know the ages they have to be or the distance). It is $20.00 for adults and $12.00 for 12 years old and younger. I would not recommend pushing a stroller (it is going to be really crowded)!

Encourage your friends and family to make signs for you and our group! It is always encouraging when you see a sign for YOU!!! Make sure to wear your momsinmotion shirt or a mommymuscle or StrollerFit tank or shirt!!!

Awesome! I think that is it for now! I can't wait! I haven't done this race in years!!!

Tonya Wells
StrollerFit, Powered by mommymuscle Wichita Area
Owner/Instructor
316-304-5178
tonya.wells@strollerfit.com
www.strollerfit.com/wichita

"Building strong confident kids, by building strong confident moms."

Using my mommymuscle...

2010-04-23T15:07:00.001-07:00

Okay, today is one of those days that I am so glad I workout my mommymuscles everyday with my classes!!!! Wow, it has been a physical day...

1. 5am Up at 5am (really to go train a client but guess whos up...my 2 year old daughter was up talking in her crib)!!!
2. 5:00-5:30am While getting ready to get out the door by 5:30am...I am playing with her and getting her something to eat, drink and change her diaper and P.J.'s because of course she leaked through her diaper!!!
3. 6am-7am Workout with my client
4. 7am-9am Keep playing with my daughter (played house, blew bubbles outside, played on the swing set), dusted her room and vacuumed with her in my arms, did two loads of laundry (with her help), emptied and filled the dish washer, got her dressed, did her hair, snack, dusted and vacuumed (holding her again, okay, my arm is now getting tired) the upstairs, folded laundry, oh yeah, and I ate breakfast sometime in that two hours...(besides the banana I had before I trained)

5. 9am-9:30am Pack everything in car to take my daughter to Grandma and grandpas- had to pack up both her flat cats, snacks, milk and juice, our dog (who weighs 82lb), her baby, jacket, and all my stuff...
6. 9:30-10:30am Train another client
7. 10:30-11:30am Me TIME...got my nails done (but only had 1 hour because I had to get to another client)...
8. Noon That client cancelled so went to grandma and grandpas to pick up my daughter and dog only to find out that she only took a 20 min. nap...REALLY- she's been up since 5am (maybe earlier)!
9. 12:30pm-2:30pm Did another load of laundry (with her help), got dinner figured out, fed her lunch, played outside some more, cleaned one bathroom (and it is only 1pm??? WOW!!!), got her ready for a REAL nap...
10. 2:50pm Finally got her down...
11. 2:50pm Eat my lunch- 4 oz of lean pork chop (left overs) and a big colorful salad (yummy)
12. 3-NOW Doing computer work for StrollerFit and momsinmotion...
13. I think I hear her...time to go again and get dinner going!!!

I am so thankful that I have the energy and strength to keep up with not only my day but my daughter!!! I owe it all to exercise and eating healthy!!!

Wichita StrollerFit in the Wichita Eagle- Fun Summer Activity Guide

2010-04-23T13:12:00.000-07:00

Check out the newspaper today in the Fun Summer Activity Guide! You will find StrollerFit and StrollerFriends!!!

It is such a great way to meet new moms (and friends) and friends for your little ones!!!

Check it out:
Search for Any Activity

Searched on StrollerFit

Searched on StrollerFriends

Momsinmotion Summer Season Information!

2010-04-21T14:25:00.000-07:00

MOMSINMOTION:

Summer Season Schedule:May 1st-July 31st (11 weeks)*dates we will NOT meet: May 29th, June 19th, and July 3rd

Times: We will still meet at 10:30am in the month of May.Starting in June we will meet at 7:30am at the New Balance Store on Webb Rd.

RACES:
May 8th River Run 8am 10K, 2 mile
June 5th East Meets West 8am 5K/1K youth run
June 19th Rock and Run w/ the YMCA 7:30am 8K and 1 mile youth
July 10th Run to Cheney 7:30am 5K and 1 mile
July 24th Heel 2 Heal 8am 2 mile and .5K Kids run

PAYMENT: Yearly enrollment of $25.00 (includes a momsinmotion Dri Fit T-shirt)
Program 1= To come and be apart of the Summer Season running/walking club, get 10% off of New Balance stuff (not sale items)= $30.00/season
Program 2= Be apart of the 11 week summer season, get an 11 week program tailored for your goals and fitness level that you can follow, and get emails every week on different running topics and nutrition.= $75.00 for returning members (that did the Spring Season) it is $50.00

LOOKING INTO THE FALL SEASON…Aug.7th-Oct.9th, 2010

Some FOR SURE RACES: Dream Big at New Market Square 5K, Race For the Cure Sept.25th 5K, and the Prairie Fire Race marathon, ½ marathon, and Mayor 5K (there will be an expo on Sat. before the event called Fit For Life Expo!)
So, come and have fun while running/walking and enjoy the company of other women!!!
If you are interested contact Tonya Wells at 316-304-5178 or tonya.wells@strollerfit.com

The Spring Season has gone great!!! I am so proud of all of the ladies involved!!!

Obesity in America and Dr. Ann Louse Gittleman

2010-04-16T15:55:00.000-07:00

So, I don't know if you saw the Wichita Eagle the other day but the obesity rate of our kids is going up!!! Compared to just 30 years ago it has gone up over 10%! One in three kids has type II Diabetes! 20 % of 5 year olds are going to kindergarten overweight or obese!

Studies are also showing that kids these days just don't move!!! Do you remember when you were a kid? How much did you play outside? I know I did everyday and every night till the street lights came on and my parents had to MAKE me come in for a bath!!!

I love that in StrollerFit the kids get to see us workout and that it is fun!!! My daughter (who is 2) favorite toy is my resistant tube!!! It is so cute to watch, first of all she gets to know her colors because I have a yellow, red, blue, and green tube and we will go over the colors then she stands on it and does shoulder presses while singing her ABC's!!!! What is great, the majority of the older kids in StrollerFit do this on a daily basis. The moms (and dads) in StrollerFit are such great positive role models for their kiddos! Showing them that exercise can be fun!

Here is some of the things we learned last night at the FREE seminar by Ann Louise Gittleman!

What a great seminar last night by Ann Louise Gittleman the author of 30 books including The Fat Flush Plan (that I think EVERYONE should read) and The Fat Flush Plan For Life (that just came out)!!!! She is not only VERY knowledgeable but has experience! This is a program that I truely trust. She is REALLY trying to get rid of obesity, disease, and cancer and her research shows it!!! She talked a lot about her new program the Smoothie shakedown! I am usually not a fan of smoothie type detoxes but I believe and know that Dr. Ann has done a lot of research and tested all of her products! AND, she developed this for the busy, busy, busy person who has a lot to handle in the day and doesn't have the time to prepare as much as they should for meals. It is only meant to do for 2 weeks (unless you have a lot of weight to lose) and is meant to jump start your weight lost FAST! Here is what she had to say last night about it:

"Energy presented in liquid form can have satiating power," says recent research in the Journal of American Dietary Association. Adding fiber to low-carb foods helps suppress appetite and allows you to control what you eat.

A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that low-carb dieters lost 50% more weight by getting most of their protein from plant-based sources-compared witht hose who ate more meat. And a study at the University of California at Davis shows a 40% reduction in cosumed calories when people eat more plant foods.

The latest stats show that 67% of Americans are overweight or obese. Even 18% of teens are overweight! Most people in this country have their work cut out for them long before bikini season begins!

Dr. Ann says, "It's very exciting to discover that metabolism can be "reset" with cleaner and greener plant proteins!"

After reading the study in the New England Journal of Medicine, I desgned a brown rice/yellow pea powder ofr my book Fat Flush For Life, Last summer, a focus group took this protein for a "test drive," and a new turbo-charged Fat Flush program was born.

The Fat Flush Smoothis Shakedown is an amazingly simple but flexible program that's perfect for people with a busy lifestyle. And unlike many weight-loss programs, it's inexpensive- costing less than $15 a day including food.

Basically, you enjoy two protein-rich smoothies at two meals each day- and eat a nutiritiou dinner (or lunch if you prefer a larger meal earlier). You have a wealth of nutritious foods from which to choose, and Smoothie Shakedown recipes offer a wide variety of flavors!

You can get the book and protein powder and supplements at GreenAcres or you can order it and check it out on her website at www.annlouise.com!!!!

New Westside Restore the Core and Mommymuscle sculpt starting!

2010-04-12T19:31:00.000-07:00

Come get your workout over with in early in the morning with the new mommymuscle sculpt and restore the core class starting up!

We are going to try this for the 5 week mini session!

Where: Pray-Woodman Elem. school (in Maize)
Time: mommymuscle sculpt 5:15-5:45am
restore the core 5:45-6:30am

Contact me if you are interested! tonya.wells@strollerfit.com!!!!!!

Congratulations Blog Contest Winner!!!

2010-04-11T14:46:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Sarah Zink!!! She is our big Blog Contest Winner of 5 FREE restore the core classes!!!!!

Make sure you tell all your friends and family about the mommymuslce Wichita blog!!!

I will see very one in class this week!!!

StrollerFit Summer Schedule!

2010-04-08T15:12:00.000-07:00

We will move outside to the parks starting MAY 1ST, 2010!!!! I can't wait to be outside full time! Remember to bring lots of water in the summer heat! I will have the cold wash clothes for after class!

I will see you in class!!!

(***Directions to all the new locations are listed below the monthly schedules***)

MAY 2010

Mondays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ College Hill Park (304 Circle Dr)
6:00-6:35p - MommyMuscle Sculpt @ Pray-Wood Elementary (Maize)
6:35-7:25p - Restore the Core @ Pray-Wood Elementary (Maize)

Tuesdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (Parking lot)
6:00-6:35p- MommyMuscle Sculpt @ Rylee & Reece Boutique
6:35-7:25p - Restore the Core @ Rylee & Reece Boutique

Wednesdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Sedg. Co Park (Sunrise Playground off of 21st)

Mom-n-Tot Yoga will be offered in again in the fall!

Thursdays :

8:45-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (Power StrollerFit)
6:10-6:40p - MommyMuscle Sculpt @ MyGym
6:45-7:20p - Power Restore the Core @ MyGym

Saturdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Harrison Park (Webb & Harry)
TBD - Moms in Motion Running/Walking Club

JUNE & JULY 2010

Mondays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ College Hill Park (304 Circle Dr)
6:00-6:35p - MommyMuscle Sculpt @ Pray-Wood Elementary (Maize)
6:35-7:25p - Restore the Core @ Pray-Wood Elementary (Maize)

Tuesdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (Parking lot)
6:00-6:35p- MommyMuscle Sculpt @ Rylee & Reece Boutique
6:15-7:05p - StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (Back of Parking lot)

***Great for Working Moms & Moms w/ older kids!

6:35-7:25p - Restore the Core @ Rylee & Reece Boutique

Wednesdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Sedg. Co Zoo (Cargill Learning Center)

Mom-n-Tot Yoga will be offered in again in the fall!

Thursdays :

8:45-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (Power StrollerFit)
6:10-6:40p - MommyMuscle Sculpt @ MyGym
6:45-7:20p - Power Restore the Core @MyGym

Saturdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Harrison Park (Webb & Harry)
TBD - Moms in Motion Running/Walking Club

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2010

Mondays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ College Hill Park (304 Circle Dr)
6:00-6:35p - MommyMuscle Sculpt @ Pray-Wood Elementary (Maize)
6:35-7:25p - Restore the Core @ Pray-Wood Elementary (Maize)

Tuesdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (Parking lot)
6:00-6:35p- MommyMuscle Sculpt @ Rylee & Reece Boutique
6:15-7:05p - StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (Back of Parking lot)

***Great for Working Moms & Moms w/ older kids!

6:35-7:25p - Restore the Core @ Rylee & Reece Boutique

Wednesdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Sedg. Co Park (Sunrise Playground off 21st)

Mom-n-Tot Yoga will be offered in again in the fall!

Thursdays :

8:45-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Exploration Place (Power StrollerFit)
6:10-6:40p - MommyMuscle Sculpt @ MyGym
6:45-7:20p - Power Restore the Core @MyGym

Saturdays :

9:00-9:50a - StrollerFit @ Harrison Park (Webb & Harry)
TBD - Moms in Motion Running/Walking Club

DIRECTIONS TO THE LOCATIONS :
College Hill Park : at Blessed Sacrament Church (on Douglas), turn South on Circle Dr. Follow around to Playground & Poll. Park along street on Circle Dr or Yale

Sedg Co Zoo : Meet inside the Cargill Learning Center. You MUST have a Zoo membership or pay $4.00 for each person ages 3 and up. Some members have a guest pass as part of their membership, and these passes will be offered on a first come, first serve basis to non-members.

Harrison Park : Go East on Harry to Todd St. Go North on Todd St. Follow around until you see parking lot inside of park.

If it is raining, we will meet at Towne West Square (inside in front of JC Penny's), any day of the week! If you are not sure if we are meeting inside or outside, please call, text, email, or check facebook, etc!

October 1st, we will be back inside for the fall!!

INFO @ www.strollerfit.com/wichita
CONTACT Tonya Wells @ 316-304-5178
EMAIL tonya.wells@strollerfit.com
www.facebook.com/wichitastrollerfit

Attention Teachers!!!

2010-04-08T15:07:00.000-07:00

Come and take StrollerFit classes this summer during the months of June and July for only $50.00 (unlimited pass) not including the enrollment fee!!!
Offer Expires: July 31st, 2010

New MommyMuscle Sculpt and Restore the Core Classes!

2010-04-08T15:06:00.000-07:00

There has been some interest for an early morning class so we are going to try it out for this 5 week mini session!

WHERE: Pray-Woodman Elementry (in Maize- not on summer schedule)
TIME: 5:15-5:45am MommyMuscle Sculpt
5:45-6:30am Restore the Core
DATES: April 28th-May 25th (Wednesday mornings)

*This is a great way to get another workout in during the week!

Email Tonya @ tonya.wells@strollerfit.com if interested!! Space is limited!

Healthy and quick breakfast

2010-04-08T12:41:00.001-07:00

Check out some quick, easy, and healthy ways to eat breakfast!!! Go to http://www.sparkpeople.com/ to read the whole article!!!

Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Eat Right, Even When There's No Time
-- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer

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If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it 937 times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why? You just spent eight hours with no food or water. You’re dehydrated, your blood sugar is low and you have little energy. And now it’s time to hurry the kids off to school before the eight-hour workday. More than any other point in the day, you need nourishment. Right now.Besides, eating breakfast actually helps you lose weight. Those who skip the meal tend to snack before lunch and throughout the day, usually on unhealthy, high-calorie foods. Breakfast eaters typically cruise until lunch, while beaming with energy.So what are some breakfast ideas? Scratch that--healthy and quick ideas? Here are some of our favorites:

Prepare a casserole the night before. Pop it in the microwave when you wake up and it will be ready to go when you are.

Incorporate complex carbohydrates, such as whole wheat toast and bagels. Spread peanut butter and raisins on top of either for added flavor.

Bake bran muffins early in the week, then grab one or two each morning. Or check out a local bakery for healthy varieties.

Make waffles Sunday morning and freeze the leftovers. You can pop ‘em in the toaster for a homemade breakfast. Also, grocery stores sell frozen whole grain selections.

Have you ever tried a tortilla for breakfast? Wrap up cold turkey and cheese, grab an apple and you’re on your way.

Don’t forget cold cereal. We’re not talking about those covered with sugar, but the healthy variety. Items such as Wheaties and Cheerios are always good choices.

Whole-egg or egg white omelets with fresh or frozen veggies (carrots, broccoli, celery, peppers, onions and even black beans make great additions).

Make a shake or a smoothie. Blend fruit and yogurt and then drink it in the car. A side option is a small bag of finger foods, such as a mixture of granola and grapes

The author of The Fat Flush Plan is coming to Wichita...

2010-04-07T18:58:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have known me for awhile and have done some of my classes and challenges know that I LOVE the Fat Flush Plan! Well, the author, Ann Louise Gittleman is coming to Wichita Thursday, April 15th to speak (for free)! I am so excited!!!!! If you would like to attend it will be at the Wichita Marriott Hotel at 7pm! Call GreenAcres for reservations (but yes, it is free) 634-1088!

I have been a firm believer in Dr.Ann for about 8 years now! I feel like she is the real deal when it comes to living a healthier life! She is known as the "First Lady of Nutrition", and is the author of over 30 books (all on areas of health and nutrition)! She has been featured on The View, Dr.Phil, Good Morning America, and Extra! But aside from how famous she has become she has helped many women (and men) lose weight and be healthy!!!

I tell a lot of my clients, even if you do not want to do her plan read the first few chapters of The Fat Flush Plan! You may THINK you eat healthy oh man just wait!!!!!!!!!

She has two new weight loss programs, Smoothie Shakedown, a two-week turbo-charged weight loss plan for busy people on the go. Then Jumpstart, break the plateau to drop the final 15-20 pounds!

I hope everyone can make it next Thursday night! Call now to reserve your spot- I have facebooked her and told her we were coming and she responded and said she can't wait!!!

Also, GreenAcres is having their 16 Year Anniversary Party this Sat., April 10th at GreenAcres! It will be from 11am-3pm at their store! I will be stopping by around Noon after momsinmotion!

Have a healthy night!
Tonya

April Newsletter

2010-04-02T11:08:00.002-07:00

DAD'S WORKOUT DAY!
Saturday, April 10th, 9:00am at Towne East Square
Please bring a package of women's underwear to donate to the YWCA Crisis Center. Info on what type of underwear, see here!

Summer is fast approaching! Are you ready for swimsuit season? It will be here before you know it! Here are some classes that will be offered during the summer! I am working on the StrollerFit summer schedule still, but looking to add a night StrollerFit class for those working moms and moms with older children!

StrollerFit: We will move outside come May 1st-Oct.1st! Schedule coming soon!

Mommymuscle Sculpt and Restore the Core (and Power): MINI SESSION 5 WEEKS! Starting the week of April 26th-May 27th (ending before Memorial weekend)

Summer 8 week sessions: June 7th-Aug.5th

Mom 'N Tot: 6 week session April 7th-May 12th - this class is FULL!

*Another 6 week session will be offered after Labor Day weekend in Sept.

Summer 8 week mommymuscle Challenge: June 6th-July 25th. More details to come! We just started our Spring Challenge March 28th!

Momsinmotion Running/Walking Club: Summer Session - 10 weeks May 15th-July 24th

SIGN UP FOR THE 5 WEEK MINI MOMMYMUSCLE SCULPT AND RESTORE THE CORE SESSION NOW- CLICK HERE!

For more information on any of the classes or programs please contact me at 316-304-5178 or tonya.wells@strollerfit.com.

To get involved with any class format go to: www.strollerfit.com/wichita

Join us on facebook : www.facebook.com/wichitastrollerfit

The Easter Egg Hunt was a HUGE success!

Click here to check out the awesome video (thanks Rachel for putting it together)

***If you have photos of any class or event send them to Rachel and she will put them on photobucket (she has created an account for us)

Click here to mail pictures to Rachel

Don't get stuck in a rut! Increase your resistance and possibly see a change in your body!

Increase your strength this spring by making your tube harder and/or buying a mommymuscle bar (great to have if you are doing the mommymuscle challenge)

Red Tube= $12.00
Blue Tube= $15.00
Green Tube= $17.00
Mommymuscle bar= $40.00 (just bar) To add tube just add the price of the tube to the bar price.

***I will be putting an order in tomorrow, April 2nd!!!!

Mom of the Month

2010-04-02T11:08:00.001-07:00

Mom of the Month & Mom-preneur of the Month:

Dr. Ashley Thompson

Ashley and her daughter have been doing StrollerFit every Wednesday for almost a year! She is doing great and her daughter is so adorable! Thanks Ashley for fixing my shoulder!

Here is what she has to say about StrollerFit and her job as a Chiropractor (you can read more on my website at www.strollerfit.com/wichita):

I had seen Tonya out promoting strollerfit before I was pregnant. I always noticed she was energetic and thought it sounded like fun. 6 weeks after I had Joscelyn I decided to sign up for class. As a mother that works full time I thought it would be a good way to get a work out in without having to drop my kid off at daycare. I had no idea how great of a workout it would be. It is like bootcamp but so much fun. I lost my baby weight in 4 months plus a little extra. I know that strollerfit will continue to help me lose the extra weight that has been hanging on since college. I just wish I was able to go more often.

I am a chiropractor and am the only one in Wichita certified in family practice meaning I specialize in women and children. I am certified in the Webster technique which is a technique used to help women with breech babies. Getting adjusted during pregnancy helps most women have a lot easier labor and delivery and bounce back from childbirth alot quicker.

All strollerfit participants are welcome to a free exam and consultation.

Dr. Ashley Thompson

Drake Chiropractic

154 S. Rock Rd (across from town east)

651-0156

Eat Clean Guacamole Recipe

2010-04-02T11:08:00.000-07:00

With patio weather almost here I know a lot of people like to eat chips and dip so here is a great recipe from Eating Clean (a wonderful cookbook by Tosca Reno!

Guacamole is often overlooked as a viable Clean-Eating option since it is loaded with ingredients that make it fatty- mayonnaise or sour cream. You can enjoy this delicious and nutritious food by making a few low-fat changes and voila! guacamole is suddenly off the avoid list. Try it on breads, chicken or virtually anything else you can think of

INGREDIENTS:
3 ripe avocados
Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
1 Tbsp/15ml chopped cilantro
1/2 red or purple onion, minced well
1 clove garlic passed through a garlic press
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.

PREPARATION:
1 Cut avocados in half. Discard pit and scoop flesh into bowl. Place all ingredients in medium bowl and mix until just combined. Don't over mix.

TIP: Eating guacamole is good for your face too. Avocados are loaded with skin-enhancing nutrients.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER SERVING:
Calories: 166
Protein: 2g
Carbs: 10g
Fiber: 6g
Sugars: 1g
Fat: 14g
Sodium: 8mg

YWCA Women's Crisis Center Donations

2010-04-02T11:06:00.000-07:00

YWCA WOMEN'S CRISIS CENTER DONATIONS!

The month of March we donated 1,704 trash bags! Great job moms!

Jessica A is the winner for the most trash bags donated! She has won an awesme beach bag from Glammy Grammy - it is really cool! I want one myself!

For April :

We need women's underwear. Sizes 5,6,7, and 8. We have plenty of other sizes. Staff says please no "granny panties", thongs, or otherwise inappropriate underwear for victims of violence (sayings like "Hot Mama" and stuff like that). Packages of underwear from Target or Wal-Mart would be great. Thanks so much!

Cathy Williams, LMSW

Director of Shelter Services YWCA Women's Crisis Center

***The mom ot bring the most underwear will win a Gift Certificate to Victoria Secrets!!!!***

2nd Annual StrollerFit Easter Egg Hunt

2010-03-30T08:42:00.000-07:00

The 2010 StrollerFit Easter Egg Hunt was this last weekend and it was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who came out with your families and made this event so successful!

Enjoy the following pictures and video of the event!

(If anyone has their own pictures they would to willing to share and add to the slideshow, email them to Rachel at rlovingfoss@gmail.com Thanks!)

Upcoming Event : Step Up for SIDS

2010-03-27T13:10:00.000-07:00

Step Up for SIDS

Date : Saturday, April 17th
Time : 8:30am (5K), 9:30am (memory walk)

Location : Wichita State University, Cessna Stadium

Distance : 5K

What is Step Up for SIDS?Step Up for SIDS is a 5K & memory walk at Wichita
State University's Cessna Stadium. Individuals &
teams are invited to participate in the 5K run through
WSU campus and/or the SIDS memory walk on the
stadium track.
Bring the whole family & participate in this Fun-Raiser!
Plan to stay the whole morning & participate in games
& activities at the Children's Fair.

Upcoming Event : MommyMuscle 8 Week Challenge

2010-03-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

MommyMuscle 8 Week Challenge

Date : Sunday, March 28th - May 23rd

It's time to start the 2nd session of the MommyMuscle 8-week challenge! The first set of 8-week challenge ladies are finishing up their assessments and this is what one woman had to say :
"Not only do I feel stronger physically, I feel stronger mentally and emotionally. I had no idea how it was going to be with my husband gone during the week, but this challenge came at the perfect time. It has helped me push myself and become stronger physically. Probably without even knowing it, I began pushing myself in other areas and just became a stronger person overall. I'm not done yet!"

Other ladies have said it helped them stay motivated, held them accountable, and they pushed themselves more by doing the 8-week challenge!

One woman lost 2% body fat in 8 weeks (which is great!) and gained 2% of muscle!!! She is headed in the right direction!

Now it is your turn to get on the right track and have something to help you with your goals and to hold you accountable!!! You have nothing to lose by weight and inches!!!

FIRST ASSESSMENT : Harrison Park on Sunday, March 28th Option #1 will start at 1:30pm, Option #2 will start at 2:30pm. Meet at tennis courts.

FINAL ASSESSMENT : Harrison Park on Sunday, May 23rd Option #1 will start at 1:30pm, Option #2 will start at 2:30pm. Meet at tennis courts.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
We will measure your strength, balance, agility, flexibility, aerobic condition, possibly weight, body fat, take your body measurements, visceral fat (the fat around your organs), BMI, your % of muscle.

Then I will give you homework each week to do that will help you progress up slowly and get stronger! The key is to be consistant. You have to do the homework, get to class, go to the gym, eat healthy, set your goals, plan out your week, keep a journal, to be successful, and to stay successful!!!
This challenge will help with all of that! This is how you are going to see results! Ask any of the women who followed the instructions for the last challenge! This is your life! Take charge of it! If you don't, who will???

To not focus so much on what the scale says, we are going to have 2 options of payment this challenge! There are some people for who the scale only adds stress!

OPTIONS AND COST :
#1 : Assessing strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance/agility, and core strength. (we will be doing different exercises than in the first challenge) Plus getting homework every week and constant emails!

$25.00 for the 8 weeks

#2 : Everything included in Option #1, PLUS weighing, body fat, viseral fat, BMI, % of muscle, and body measurements.

$35 for the 8 weeks

Email Tonya at tonya.wells@strollerfit.com to sign up!

Upcoming Event : Link 4 Life Run

2010-03-26T13:16:00.000-07:00

Link 4 Life Run

Date : Saturday, April 17th
Time : 7:45am

Location : Sedgwick County Zoo

Distance : 5K, 1mi

This race is to help prevent suicide. There is an open 5K run (with chip timing and a 45 min. time limit). The 5K will start at 7:45am and is $20 to register in advance and $25 on race day. You can register at First Gear starting March 19^th-April 16^th!

Upcoming Event : Easter SunRun

2010-03-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

Easter SunRun

Date : Saturday, April 3rd

Location : Sedgwick County Park

Distance : 10K, 2mile

We are going to be able to run together as a team. To register for the race and for the MomsInMotion team this is what you'll need to do :

Get a brochure (Tonya has a bunch of them)
Fill it out
Write a check or cash ($20.00 is the team fee; save $2.00!)
And give your registration and money to Tonya by March 24th and she will turn it in!

***Do not sign up at First Gear or on line. You cannot show you are on a team that way and you will not get the discount!***

IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH RACE YOU ARE RUNNING OR WALKING TO BE ON OUR TEAM!!! So come and join in on the fun!

There are NO strollers allowed

If you have any questions please let Tonya (tonya.wells@strollerfit.com) know!

Upcoming Event : StrollerFit Easter Egg Hunt

2010-03-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

2nd Annual StrollerFit Easter Egg Hunt

Date : Sunday, March 28th

Time : 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Location : Harrison Park (meet @ tennis courts)

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1. We will be doing a WORKOUT so wear workout clothes and shoes!!!

2. I will have 13 gallon trash bags for you and your family to put their eggs in as you find them!

3. If the kids want to bring their own Easter basket that is great- we will be having an Easter Egg Hunt for just them at the end!!! Their eggs have a fun surprise in them (not exercises)!!!!

4. An extra mat or towel for your significant other if they are coming!

5. A box of 13 gallon trash bags for the YWCA Women’s Crisis Center

HOW THE EVENT WILL GO:

1. We will first warm up and we will go through the exercises that you will find in the eggs

2. Then you will have about 25-30 min. to find 270 eggs and do the exercises in the eggs as a family

3. The adults get to play a fun game (exercise related of course)

4. We will team up and count each others Easter’s Eggs and I will come around and write it down

5. Then the kids get to have their Easter Egg Hunt!!! They have special florescent eggs with a special prize inside!

6. I will announce 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place of the Easter Egg Hunt and the winner of the game we will play!!!

PRIZES;

1. 4 Free Royal Tickets

2. Gift Certificate to Imagine That Toys

3. Gift Certificate to New Balance

4. Gift Certificate to Rylee and Reece

5. My Gym Bucks

6. 4 Free passes to Pure Entertainment

7. StrollerFit Bucks and gift certificate

Hope to see everyone this Sunday at 3:30pm at Harrison Park !!!

Fit mommy's!!!!

2009-10-21T12:14:00.000-07:00

I love being around all of my fit mommy's in StrollerFit, mommymuscle sculpt, restore the core and Power restore the core!!! They are such a blessing! Seriously if I didn't have class everyday I think I would go crazy! It is nice to get out of the house with my 20 month old daughter and see other moms and exercise!

Exercise makes me feel better and even though there are days that I don't feel like exercising (like this morning since my daughter woke me up at 5:30am) I am so glad I did when I am done! And it makes my day better! Did you know that exercise helps you not be as tired and it helps relieve STRESS???!!! Sometimes it just makes me sad that not everyone in America understands that and that is why the obesity rate is 66%!!! I wonder what kind of world my daughter will grow up in since 20% of four year olds are already obesity!

That is why I do what I do! Help moms feel better about themselves and for their kids to see how fun exercise can be! Let's get America's obesity rage down so our kids don't have to grow up in a world where it is 90%!!!

Wichita StrollerFit in the Wichita Eagle today!

2009-10-13T12:04:00.001-07:00

Wichita StrollerFit was in the paper today!!! I have been waiting over a year for them to come out! They did a great job! Everyone go and pick up a newspaper or go to www.kansas.com and go to Life and then Fit for Kids! There is a video and a place where you can make a comment! It was fun having the reporter and camera man come out! They did great!

Also, pick up a Health Matters Magazine! I have an article and pictures in there about pre/postnatal exercising! You can view it on your computer at www.healthmattersmag.com and look at the Oct./Nov. issue!

New to blogging!!!

2009-10-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I am new to blogging! It is amazing how much there is to learn when it comes to social networking! I was at the StrollerFit convention this past weekend and heard about things I had no idea about! Like Flickr, Digg, Tumblr, and stumble! And there is one just for MOMS!!! Called MOMTV! I can't even figure Twitter out! And I am having my brother put the video from the newspaper on YouTube for me! I know it is really sad!