Dietetic Technology Here I come!!

Almost 10 years ago I applied for the Dietetic Program at UW-Stout, after one year into the program I decided Organic Chemistry and the thought of working in a hospital wasn't for me!!!  So I transferred into something that seemed to fit my current obsession, PARTY PLANNING.  At 18 years old that is seriously all I wanted to do, party, party, party.  I graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.  After several attempts to start a "career," I always fell back to my good old fashion bartending and beverage cart gig at Island View Dining in Waconia, MN.  This position has been a mini gold mine, but like all good things, eventually they must come to an end!  

Bartending for almost a decade was not the only thing I have done since college, I did use some of my skills to start up a Wellness Company after working for Snap Fitness doing Personal Training and Group Fitness part time for 3 years.  That is how Shape It Up Fitness started!!

For the past 2 years I have been growing Shape It Up Fitness and expanding my knowledge of exercise by doing continuing education and taking some other classes through Normandale to understand the human body.  Teaching people how to exercise and developing exercise plans for clients is an awesome and rewarding job, however as I continue to research healthy eating.....I have come to the conclusion; ABS ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN!!  Who would have thought??!!  After reading over and over again, you can not exercise away a bad diet, I decided to take my education FULL circle and once again apply for a Dietetic Technology Program.

Luck for me, I was accepted and started this past Monday!!!  

The Associates in Applied Science Degree is a 1 year full time program that will allow me to work hand in hand with a Registered Dietitian.  I myself will hopefully be an RDT ,(" in the business" this is also know as a Registered Dietitian Tech) by next August 2014!!  As I write the next chapter of my life, feel free to follow me!!  Along the way we can all make "our abs" both through exercise and by me filling you in on what I am learning!

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Happy Thursday Peeps!

Challenge Is in Full Swing, Let's make Little Changes!

Small Changes, Big Pay Offs!

The list below is just a few examples of how to make little changes in your daily life to help keep weight off over the year.  It may seem like common sense, but how often do we forget about the "little things" that add up to extra pounds.  Let get back to the basics and remember small changes are more realistic, they will be changes we stick to for life!  Skip the cheese, but eat the sandwich, grab a water, say no thanks to a pop, walk the 3 blocks to the bank instead of driving in the car.....simple changes, these are do able. Right?

Do you have examples of changes you have made?  Share with us!!  

Hey Challengers, here is a tip, start writing down everything you eat and write how you feel after.  This will get you thinking about "what you are really consuming," also writing down how you feel after will make you realize how often you are becoming "to full."  Focus on your daily intake and then think about "little changes" you could make in your daily diet.

Starting April 1st, 2013

If you haven't heard, Shape It Up Fitness is running a GET FIT for SUMMER 2013 Challenge!! The poster above explains it all!!  Join us next Monday, April 1st as we kick off the start to Spring and transition into Summer!

If you have questions, email me! and if you haven't already "Like" Shape It Up Fitness on Facebook!

1st Ever Challenge to kick off 2013

8 Week Challenge: Starting Monday, January 14th

Goals: Increase overall health and wellness

*Add More Exercise

*Increase Energy

*Tone Muscles

*Eat More Veggies, Fruits, Lean Meats

*Get motivated

*Be inspired to reach your goals

Check In on Jan. 14th:

*Measurements are taken

*Body Fat Measured 

*Weigh In

*Set Your Goals

*Before Photo (Smile)

Over the Next 8 weeks:

*Check In with Shape It Up Fitness 1 time per week for a weigh in

*Come participate in group fitness classes ($10 per class)

*Follow our Blog for work out ideas, healthy food options, motivation and fun

*Consider doing a one on one training session to push yourself

*Eat Healthy

*Exercise

*Sleep

*Relax

*Have Fun

Monday, March 11th 2013:

Join us at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. FOR A FREE CLASS!!!

Then:

*Re-evaluate Body Fat

*Body Measurements

*Final Weigh In

*After Photo Shoot!!

**Find Out the WINNER**

(everyone is a winner if you see change!!!)

RSVP Today!!

952-215-7431

megan@shapeitupfitnessmn.com

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Cyber Monday Special!

Cyber Monday is here!

Shape It Up Fitness has your printable coupon ready!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, Black Friday and a fun long weekend!

As we count down the days to Christmas, we will be starting another follow along program taking us from December 1st to New Years Eve!  Join along as we crank up the cardio, add more strength training and push ourselves harder to keep off the Holiday weight!

4 days left!

This about Sums it up! 4 days left until Thanksgiving!  Power through the work outs and push yourself into longer cardio sets!  You want Stuffing, Mash Potatoes and Pie?? Then you need to push harder now and then again and AGAIN!!  Just because it's a Holiday, find time to work out and sneak in a healthy breakfast!  Try to work out  Thanksgiving morning or take a walk with the family after dinner!  

Today's Challenge: 1 hour on the clock!

19 minutes 30 seconds of Cardio- outside or treadmill run, jog or power walk. GET YOUR HEART PUMPING!!!

2 minute warm up/slower pace

1 minute fast pace- run/jog/walk as fast as you can

30 second recovery- slower pace

1 minute fast pace- run/jog/walk as fast as you can

30 second recovery- slower pace

30 second super fast!!

1 minute second recovery- YOU SHOULD FEEL OUT OF BREATH!

**REPEAT 3 times**

Pump up the Jam!

**The following exercise routine uses, body weight, hand weights and a mat** 

15 Push ups

30 seconds Plank

15 Push Ups

30 seconds Plank

25 Jumping Jacks

15 Jump Squats

25 Jumping Jacks

15 Jump Squats

15 Side Plank w/ arm reach

(in side plank, reach top arm to ceiling, bring hand to arm pit, reach back to ceiling)

15 Side Plank Dips

15 Side Plank w/ arm reach (other side)

15 Side Plank Dips (other side)

25 alternating Lunges forward (1 on each side= 1 rep)

30 seconds high knees

25 alternating Lunges backward (1 on each side=1 rep)

30 second butt kickers

15 Biceps curls- weight weights 

15 Triceps Dips (using a step or chair)

15 Biceps Curls

15 Triceps Dips

15 Alternating Side Step Lunges (inside leg stays straight, outside leg steps out)

25 Speed Squats (FAST)

15 Curtsy Squats (just like curtsying with a dress, bring toe behind opposite toe and bend)

25 Double Leg Jumps

WATER BREAK!! *Repeat 1, 2, 3 times**