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February 28, 2017 By Michelle

Work Out Using the Aaptiv App on your Spin Bike

Work Out Using the Aaptiv App on your Spin Bike

As many of you know, I’ve been using the Peloton app with my spin bike for a couple of years now. Friends and readers have suggested that I check out Aaptiv (formerly Skyfit). So, for a week, I abandoned my Peloton classes and started spinning with the Aaptiv app on my iPhone.

What is Aaptiv?

Aaptiv is a fitness app available on Android and Apple devices. It provides on-demand classes in an audio format, wherein an instructor coaches you through various fitness routines.

Although Aaptiv includes workouts ranging from outdoor running, treadmill, elliptical to yoga, I will focus strictly on its indoor cycling classes.

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February 18, 2017 By Michelle

Magic Pants You Need to Own Right Now

Magic Pants You Need to Own Right Now

If you have a Peloton at home or have been using the app like me, you may have heard about “Magic Pants.” What are these pants and why are they so magical?

Magic Pants are basically any pair of fun printed colorful leggings that motivate you, inspire you, and make you smile. Is there a cause close to your heart, some ’80’s nostalgia, or a favorite dog breed? I guarantee that you can find magic pants to match your style and personality. So, take those basic black leggings and stash them in the back of your closet.

And the best thing about riding at home? No judgments.

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February 11, 2017 By Michelle

Create a Photo Food Journal with the Snap It App

Create a Photo Food Journal with the Snap It App

After publishing my first Instagram Story, I had a thought. Much of my “story” that day featured photos of food and coffee. (My kids had an unexpected early dismissal, can you blame me?) My story ended before dinnertime and so did my willpower.

instagram story 1

Somehow, it has become the norm to photograph our food and share it on social media. But what if we chose to photograph each meal, snack, every glass of wine and all the times we carelessly tossed leftover food from our children’s plates into our mouths? Would we want to share these photos? Would we want people to comment?

If I took a moment before eating and paused to take a photo of my meal (whether or not I actually shared the image with anyone), would I rethink my food choices? What if I stopped counting every little calorie (and my resulting craziness that ensues) and focused instead on the visual presentation of the food before me? Would I lose weight?

I decided against bombarding everyone’s social media feeds with my photos. Could you imagine the subsequent unfollows and defriending that would occur?

And then, I discovered the newest feature of the Lose It app: Snap It. It enables users to create a photo food journal by snapping photos of their [Read more…]

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What happens when you combine a background in law and teaching? You get me. Someone who loves to research everything to its most minute and finest detail (It’s not normal). And, someone who enjoys sharing what I’ve learned with anyone who will listen.

This is the essence of my blog. I do the research so you don’t have to.

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