Mommy Movement Fitness

SPRING into F.I.T.ness...

2012-02-15T14:27:00.000-08:00

The March of Dimes race will take the place of Strollers In Motion on April 14th!

If you would like to help organize the Easter prize baskets or help volunteer set up the adult and kid Easter egg hunt please let me know! Thanks!

***March 14th Strollers In Motion will be held at Towne East instead of the church (Twice is Nice consignment sale will be held at the church).

***Just to prepare you: Sluggers may start renovating the soccer field before we start our outdoor schedule but they said we will still have enough room to workout it may just be on concrete instead of turf. They said they will be starting it sometime in March or April so we may not even have to worry about it!:) It will be fun to see the improvements next year!

Commit to be F.I.T. in 2012,

Tonya
www.bodybyvi.com/tonyawells
tonya@mommymovementfitness.com

No Strollers IN Motion Today (Monday, Feb.13th)

2012-02-13T05:37:00.000-08:00

Hello moms,

Due to some of the high ways being bad with accidents we are not going to have class today. I have to drive on two of the highways to get to class and would hate to keep you guys waiting!

I know today we were supposed to bring Valentine's so we will exchange them on Tues. and Wed. this week!

Thanks for understanding!

Tonya

February Mom of the Month: Sabrina E.

2012-02-01T12:15:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Sabrina E.! She is our February Mom of the Month!

Sabrina is a busy mom of three little boys three years old and under! Needless to say she has her hands pretty full during the day! She manages and plan her time to take care of herself and workout with Strollers In Motion 4x/week! You just never know what stroller she will have; single, double or triple!:)

Great job Sabrina for putting in the hard work and dedication!

See her testimony below:

Did you start MMF to lose weight?

The reason I started MMF was to lose weight after my first pregnancy three and a half years ago. Since than I have had two more little boys and have stuck with Tonya through the thick and thin. She has officially trained me through three pregnancies in the past three years, post and pre. After having my third little boy 11/22/11, I was able to return to class 5 weeks after giving birth all thanks to Tonya and her great dedication to her training.

Triple stroller today!

What class formats do you participate in?

I try to go to Strollers in Motion class 3-5 times a week depending on the season and my little guys school. I also love to go to Restore the Core classes on Thursday nights. It is a phenomenal class that ensures a flat tummy and a good work out without the kiddos.

Great big brothers!

How has MMF changed your life?

MMF has truly changed my life in so many ways. Being one of the first members of Strollers in Motion, back in 2008, I have enjoyed going to class daily and can't imagine waking up everyday and not having a place to go work out with the boys. But the biggest thing that has changed my life are truly the friendships and moms that I get to work out with daily and spend time with "on and off the field"! I have created some of the best friends ships from this group and have the best support system a mom could ask for. I can't imagine not seeing there encouraging faces daily along with hearing some of the best advice any mom could get. Staying in shape, eating healthy, and creating great friendships has lead to a very healthy lifestyle at home. I always want to be one of those moms that is able to play and run with the boys outside. Because those of you that know my three boys know they all have an over abundant amount of energy that someone needs to keep up with! Thanks to Tonya and her classes I have been and will be able to keep up with these three munchkins! Thanks Tonya for all that you do for me and the boys daily! We are blessed and thankful to have you in our life!

Cute, cute family

Favorite Pair of shoes....

Being that it is January it would usually be my Uggs, but since it has been 60 degrees out I have opted for my tennis shoes....carrying around a 18 month old and a newborn in a car seat is no cup of tea for my long lost beautiful stilettos (they will come back someday)!

Great job Sabrina and keep up the fabulous work!

Commit to be F.I.T. in 2012,

Tonya

Testimony from Challenge: Kristen!

2012-01-27T07:07:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Kristen! She is doing this 8 Week New Year F.I.T. Challenge and is being very consistent! It is great to hear from her throughout the day! I love seeing her take such good care of her health and wellness!:)

Read how she is doing:

After giving birth to my second daughter Kaley I knew I needed to do something different to get back into shape and making the time and making the commitment would be more difficult than it had in the past. Working full time and having two kids (Rhys 3 years old, Kaley 7 months) would prove to be a great challenge for me to overcome. My good friend Stacy had been talking to me about what she had been doing over the last few years. She had such amazing results over the last year it definitely inspired me.

Happy Family!

In August I signed up for Fit & Tone and CoreFusion. I then decided to sign up for Moms in Motion Running Club, while I had never ran more than 1 mile this helped me realize that taking the time for me was very important and rewarding. Running in the Jingle Bell Run was an amazing accomplishment and I love the friendships that I have made with all the amazing women I have met. I was seeing results but knew that my eating habits were not what they should be and I needed to be a little more accountable for what I was doing on a daily basis. When Tonya announced she was doing this Challenge I was ready to give it a try! I am so glad that I did! I love doing the homework with my kids (Rhys tries Kaley just laughs). I love getting the feedback and ideas for better ways to get all the nutrients my body needs.

Great couple!

The Challenge has made me focus on planning meals, finding new recipes, finding time to exercise throughout my day, and more importantly help me to challenge myself to be healthy and FIT. For me my work week is very hectic, unpredictable, and full of adventures :) My husband and I both have jobs that are very demanding and fluctuate in hours daily, thus making PLANNING very important. For me I have figured out that if I plan my menu/calender for the next week on Friday, shop on Saturday and cook/prepare whatever I can for the next week on Sunday My family can eat healthy dinners every night and by having everything ready for the week after work we can relax during dinner time. I have found a few things that have been very helpful, www.foodonthetable.com and Skinny Ms. Crockpot (via facebook) both of these website have amazing recipes. Crock pot cooking has made my life easier and my family loves it!

Beautiful children!

Teaching my girls how to eat healthy is very important to me. I love going to the grocery store and Rhys will look at all the vegetables/fruits and ask if we can try one because she has never had it before. She will also ask at meal times which dish is protein. While getting my girls to eat is challenging sometime my husband can be difficult also, but I have found if I do not buy items then he does not notice (ie: his favorite food... Chips!!!!) and by me cooking with vegetables/low sodium/ 100% whole wheat he does not notice the difference. Making small changes is very rewarding. As I continue on the Challenge I aim to full fill my triangle of cardio/healthy eating/resistance training by being consistent and keeping everything in balance.

Keep up the balance, consistency and hard work Kristen!

Commit to be F.I.T. in 2012,

Tonya

Pray For Paxten Workout

2012-01-24T12:28:00.000-08:00

The moms of Mommy Movement Fitness come together to support and lift up the Pearson Family again.

February Flyer: Heart Health Month

2012-01-21T15:00:00.000-08:00

Heart Health is one of my favorite months! There is working out to make our hearts more healthy! Valentine's Day to show our love to our family and friends! And of course our wear RED attendance contest! This is a great way to get you moving and get to class.

I can't wait to see all of you in class!

Commit to be F.I.T. in 2012,

Tonya

Our very FIRST New Year F.I.T. Challenge blogger: Jennifer A.!

2012-01-15T11:55:00.000-08:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO JENNIFER A.!

She is the very first guest blogger for the NEW 8 WEEK CHALLENGE with MommyMovement Fitness!

This challenge was limited to only 12 people (for the year 2012) and they are all doing fabulous!

JenniferA. has been consistent with learning and leading a healthier lifestyle not only for herself but her whole family! Her kids are even choosing healthier snacks on their own!!! And it hasn't even been two weeks yet! Just think what they will learn the longer Jennifer keeps teaching them and herself!

Here is Jennifer's testimony so far:

I was introduced to Tonya back in November 2011. I had multiple friends take her classes and they all looked and FELT fabulous.

I knew I needed to do something different because my workout regime was not working! I have four kiddos, Cohen age 7, Miayla age 5, Sawyer age 2, and Baby Kaia who is 7 months so time was an obstacle that I was not overcoming. Like so many, I put what I wanted and needed on the back burner. But I was tired and was tired of feeling blah, and I wanted my outside and my energy to reflect what my heart felt, happiness!

What a beautiful family!

I started the challenge because I knew it would leave a lasting impression! Unlike other challenges I had done in the past (like battle of the bulge), I felt like someone REALLY cared how I was doing 6 months from now, not just a time period. Jenny Lines had told me that it would change my life.

I already felt like just doing Tonya's core fusion one night a week had changed my life so I was all for it! One of my "after baby" goals was to bring sexy back (lol), but I knew it was not just a lose weight kind of deal, it was an in shape one. I wanted to change the way I fed my family, I wanted to change my energy level, I wanted to change the way I we perceived food, and I wanted to overcome the stereotypical "I don't have time for me" rants. I am pretty competitive and I am not gonna lie when I say I am out to prove others wrong:)

I LOVE the challenge. Don't get me wrong, it is a challenge. I thought I was going to die the first day. But Tonya spoke with me and she kindly explained that I have to do what works with my lifestyle and that I am allowed to eat a multitude of things, just make them as healthy as possible and watch portion sizes.

I didn't realize how much I ate through out the day. With Kaia nursing, I was eating all day. The problem was what I was eating and why I felt sluggish all the time. That has changed, I have a ton more energy! I have really enjoyed trying new healthy recipes and the family has loved every single one of them.

I already knew that my children learned so much from Cody and me, but I never looked at it in relation to food. What we tell them is okay to eat, they will think it is okay to eat and that is quite a big responsibility. I can count on one hand all the times I have ever bought them McDonalds, but i now realize that just because I wasn't buying them Mcdonalds, doesn't mean I was giving them the healthiest options.

I stopped drinking pop (PEPSI) in December to prepare for the challenge. I am so glad I did! I am still struggling a bit with the exercising portion of the triangle. I have liked the homework but I NEED to make time for it, just like I make time for everything else. It is all about being accountable!

I cannot tell you how many times I hear people say, "I shouldn't eat this" (but they do) or say "I don't need this" but they eat it. It is all in our power we just have to have the power to choose right.

I love the communication and knowledge that Tonya provides. I feel like she is my own personal cheerleader supporting me everyday all day. She explains what is a healthier option, she empathizes when I slip up, and she motivates me to try harder everyday. One of the happiest times in my week (next to being at church with my family) is when I am commuting to and from Core Fusion. The way I feel is indescribable, I am so energized. As the days have progressed, I have that feeling more and more and I attribute that to the challenge! I am truly blessed to be on this journey!

Great job Jennifer! Keep up the good work! You and your family will thrive from it!

Commit to be F.I.T. in 2012,

Tonya

Happy New Year: new flyers and Moms of the Month 2012

2012-01-02T15:05:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!!! Let's COMMIT TO BEING F.I.T. IN 2012!

Being F.I.T. means (forever in training)! Each day we have choices and it is up to us in 2012 to make more healthy choices than not!

Take care of yourself this year (and you will be taking care of your whole family)! Here are the flyers for 2012!

Class descriptions

Fit&Tone/CoreFusion/Train Like A Mother Bootcamp/TriAcademy & Momsinmotion

Full Schedule

SUPER SPECIALS!!!

2012 Winter Schedule

I hope you are able to come and check out a class format soon! Create a healthy habit of exercise for the whole family!

Moms of the Month

I want to say thank you to all of my moms that help me with MommyMovement Fitness!

I would not be able to do it without you!!!!

Lynda Jones: My mom helps me more than you can even imagine!

Heather Kaba: Thank you, thank you, thank you for your creativeness on the MommyMovement Fitness apparel and flyers! They are always great!

Lindsey T.: Thank you for organizing all of MommyConnection! I love the events and am so happy we are able to offer this program!

Megan S.: Thank you for organizing all of the YWCA Women's Shelter info. and material. It is a great blessing that we are able to support them!

Rachel L.: We miss you so much Rachel! But thank you so much for continuing to help me with my blog and helping with Meals In Motion! So glad we are able to help families in need and can't wait to get a website up!!!

AND TO ALL THE MOMS AND FAMILIES INVOLVED IN MOMMYMOVEMENT FITNESS! THANK YOU FOR COMING TO CLASS AND TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILIES! SO BLESSED TO KNOW EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU! THANK YOU FOR BEING INVOLVED AND CARING!

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN BEING PICKED TO BE MOM OF THE MONTH:

I look for several things when I am deciding who I want to be my Mom of the Month for MMF!

1. Consistency in coming to class

2. Commitment

3. Positive attitude

4. Involvement in MMF: donating to the YWCA/Meals In Motion/ other things we do

5. Works hard and lives a F.I.T. (forever in training) life

This year I am going to do something different: if you are chosen to be the Mom of the Month you will receive $20 in MommyMovement Money. You can use it for classes, challenges, and apparel. (not including enrollment fee or TriAcademy).

-I will be starting over when choosing a new Mom of the Month so if you have already been Mom of the Month you can be chosen again!!!

So, start coming to class and be consistent! We will start this in our Heart Healthy month: February!

COMMIT TO BE F.I.T. IN 2012,

TONYA

2012 Minimuscle Newsletter January

2011-12-31T15:04:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2012

Minimuscle newsletter

January

I can’t believe it is the New Year already! It is amazing to see all these little ones grow up and be a year older! I hope everyone had a healthy 2011 and will continue to live a healthy F.I.T. (forever in training) life in 2012! This is a great time to plan out some fun activities to do with your whole family and even find some healthy family meals! Be F.I.T. as a Family in 2012!:) Commit to be F.I.T.!

Theme: Winter All month we will be learning about the season winter.

Letter: “Ww” (again) We will be learning about the letter Ww one more month.

Number: 12 Just in time for the year 2012!!!!!!!

Animal: Pengiun

Shape: Square

Color: Silver

Songs:

This is the way…

This is the way we stretch our legs, stretch our legs, stretch our legs

This is the way we stretch our legs on this Monday (change days) morning.

*We will change to legs, arms, etc. And we will change days depending on what day it is.

Winter song

Sung to: "Frere Jacques"

It is snowing, it is snowing
Falling down, falling down.
Gently, gently floating,
Gently, gently floating,
To the ground, to the ground.

LITTLE PENQUINS
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
Little penquins black and white
On the ice, what a sight!
See them waddle, see them glide.
Watch them as they slip and slide.
Little penquins black and white
On the ice, what a sight!

Challenge Party & 8 Week New Year F.I.T. Challenge

2011-12-31T12:29:00.000-08:00

Be committed and no excuses in 2012!!! Live out your fitness/healthy goals throughout the WHOLE YEAR! What better way than to start right away!

We will be having a Challenge Party about a Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge this coming Tues., Jan.3rd!
Location: Old Scrapbook Garden (Maple and Ridge Rd)
Time: Taste the shakes @ 6:30pm
I will be speaking on Exercise and nutrition at 7pm
If you are doing the New Year F.I.T. Challenge we start at 8pm

This product through Viscalus Sciences (which means life and prosperity) is one of the best I have seen out there! It has several safe products for pregnant ladies, nursing moms, and kiddos! They are not only nutritious but will help with your workout recovery and the company believes in a lifetime of health and they help to fight kids obesity!

Come check it out this Tuesday (bring a friend or two)!!!

THE NEW YEAR F.I.T. CHALLENGE: COMMIT TO BE FIT starts this Tues., Jan.3rd!!!

If you have signed up make sure you have contacted me about assessing! I will see most of you on Tuesday night!!!

If you have done a challenge with me before make sure to bring your folder with you and wear workout clothes and bring water! If you just did the Get F.I.T. Holiday Challenge then we will not do the scale or measurements again. We will use the numbers from this weekend! The flyer with all the details is almost ready and I will email it to everyone as soon as I can plus with all the conf. call dates/times. So excited for you to start the year off right and stay committed the WHOLE year!

Way to commit to a healthier year and YOU! That is the first step- making that commitment! Make this year your NO excuse year!!!

I can't wait to see everyone on Tues., Jan.3rd!

Happy NEW YEAR!

Tonya

Setting a Great example!

2011-12-22T13:42:00.000-08:00

There is no better gift than HEALTH!!!

And when you can give it to yourself and your family there is nothing more important!

Setting a good example for your kids, family, and friends is not always an easy task but it could change someone's life! Being a role model by having your kids see you exercise or exercising with them is not only a lot of fun but also setting great habits for them!

Taylor doing squats with us during our warm up!

Then when your friends and family see how good you look (clothes fitting better), how much better you feel, how much more energy you have, etc! They will want to (eventually join in).

Skylyn doing jumping jacks at the zoo!

We had a great last workout today in Strollers In Motion while making wreaths for the our kids (we made wreaths today since we are talking about the letter Ww. Some of the kids helped glue on triangles as well. The triangles were all colors and we glued 11 of them on since that is our number this month)!

The wreaths we made today in Strollers In Motion with 11 triangles!

Just because it is close to Christmas and not quiet the New Year's yet it is still a great thing to plan out some exercise (even better if it is with the whole family)! Play games around the house, do a Strollers In Motion class (the kids love being the teacher), if it is pretty nice out go for a walk or jog! If it snows, build a snowman, shovel the drive, go sledding! All great calorie burning activities!

Building a snowman last year!

Healthy mommy role models! Christina has completed numerous half marathons and two full marathons since starting MommyMovement Fitness! She also runs 7-10 miles while pushing her 6 year old and 3 year old! Mommy Muscle!

Crunches with mom! Fit As A Family!

And our FAVORITE plate pushes!!!

Super job moms on creating a healthy and positive environment for your families! Teaching kids young to take care of themselves is one of the best gifts you will ever give them (and teach them)! When children are raised in an active home (and see their parents working out) then they are 80% more likely to be active adults themselves! Keep up the good work!

Start your 2012 off right!

Start this sentence how you want with your own word- "I want to feel ____________ in 2012"!

(i.e. healthy, fit, good, swell, etc)

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

Winter weather & 2012 SUPER SPECIALS!!!

2011-12-19T14:52:00.000-08:00

WINTER TIME IS HERE! IF YOU ARE WONDERING IF THERE IS A CANCELLATION THEN CHECK THE BLOG, FB, EMAIL AND THE NEWS CHANNELS.

JUST SO YOU KNOW, I RARELY CANCEL CLASS!!!:)

JANUARY SUPER SPECIAL (any class format): "BRING A FRIEND" MONTH

-Bring a friend to any class format and you and your friend will get 50% off (limit to one friend & does not include enrollment fee)!!!

-For Train Like A Mother Bootcamp, Core Fusion and Fit&Tone you will get 50% off Jan. 6 week session! Strollers In Motion you will receive 50% off your membership in February 2012!

Start your New Year Resolutions off with a friend!!!

FEBRUARY SUPER SPECIAL: "HEART HEALTHY ATTENDANCE" MONTH

-For the past 3 years we like to wear RED for Heart Healthy month! The heart is a very important muscle to take care of every month but the month of February is "heart awareness" month!

-Each time you wear RED to class you get an attendance point (if there is a tie we will do a drawing)! There will be a different contest for Strollers In Motion and then one for the other class formats (if there is a tie we will do a drawing)!

-The winner will receive 50% off their next month or 6 week session (not including enrollment fee)!!!

-We will NOT be ordering new RED shirts this year but if you I have some for sale from previous years. Email me if you are interested in sizes. tonya@mommymovementfitness.com.

MARCH SUPER SPECIAL: "BABY BOY" POOL

-Starting today we are going to start a pool- when will this baby boy be here???!!!
-You can email me, fb, or text me the day you think my baby will be born! (if several moms pick the same day and he is born on that day then we will have a drawing. One pick her mom).

-The winner will get a full month of Strollers In Motion for free or Fit&Tone Free OR CoreFusion free (not including enrollment fee)!!!

A couple of hints:
1. My due date is March 19th, 2012
2. I was two days early with Skylyn
3. My mom had both her kids late!

Looking forward to a great NEW YEAR!

The next 6 week session of Fit&Tone/CoreFusion will be Jan.2nd-Feb.9th!

Strollers In Motion will stay the same!

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

No time to do Christmas cards???

2011-12-03T13:25:00.000-08:00

This is a crazy and stressful time of year! Are you wondering when you will ever get your Christmas cards done? Worry no more! Heather (who does all of our MMF apparel and flyers) does an amazing job at putting Christmas cards together (see pictures below) and is very fast!

I have done my Christmas cards via email/fb for the past two years and love to donate the money I save to a chartiy and I like the idea that I am saving paper!

Check out the sample cards below and Heather's flyer!

Contact Heather if you are interested in getting your Christmas cards done! She does an amazing job!

Tonya

Mom of the Month: December 2011

2011-12-02T13:42:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to our Mom of the Month for December: Dana C.!!!!!!

Dana started with MommyMovement Fitness at the beginning of the summer and has gone full force on how living a healthier life!

She is very consistent with her exercise and if she isn't her son makes sure she is!!!

Follow in Dana's footsteps below:

Favorite pairs of shoes

What a beautiful family!

Did you start MMF to lose weight? Yes, I did start MMF to lose weight. I had never heard of MMF until a good friend of mine who was working out with MMF, had seen me walking in the park that day and introduced me to it (thank's Julia). I knew at the time I was miserable, tired, feeling moody and sluggish and over weight. I was tired of living that way and had to do something about it. I did not want to join a gym and I could never keep myself motivated to workout at home. Thank's to MMF and Tonya, I am happier and healthier than I ever have been before!

What class formats do you participate in? I started in June 2011 in the Sun-Sational You Challenge and once a week in SIM. After weighing myself every Friday and seeing results, I wanted more, so I decided to join SIM unlimited. The energy and motivation I was feeling was becoming an addiction. So this addiction now has me in my second session of both fit and tone, and core fusion classes.

Dana's adorable children

How has MMF changed your life? Wow! Where to begin? First of all, thank's again to my good friend who introduced me to MMF, to the "motivator" herself, Tonya Wells, and to all the wonderful mom's I have met along the way. I have never felt healthier and so full of life than I do today. I have lost 20 pounds since June 2011. My personality has changed dramatically. I am more often happier now than I am moody (just ask my husband). I have more energy and do not feel sluggish anymore. Thank's Tonya and MMF for all you have done for me. You truly are a Blessing! Happy Holiday's to you and your family and God Bless!

The love of my life!

-Dana-

Great job Dana! You are doing fabulous and I am so proud of you! Living a HEALTHY lifestyle is not a bad thing to be addicted to!!!!

Happy and Healthy Holidays,

Tonya My favorite pair's of shoes would have to be my running shoes. I know when I put them on, that it's time to get a move on and to burn those calories. My son know's where we are going when I put on my running shoe's, " Let's go to strollers class" as he would put it!

December Minimuscle Newsletter

2011-11-30T14:48:00.000-08:00

Minimuscle Newsletter

December 2011

I can’t believe it is almost time to say good bye to 2011! This month is packed full of fun Winter Wonderland Cheer! I hope everyone is getting all their Holiday shopping done and not stressing too much but if you are, come and exercise, it will help reduce your Holiday stress! Don’t forget our Holiday schedule starts soon. Sat., Dec.10^th is our first early day. Strollers In Motion will meet at Towne East from 8-9am. Then on Sat., Dec.31^st talk those dad’s into coming and burning some Holiday calories off for a Dad’s Day workout! Make sure to bring donations for the YWCA Women’s Crisis Center (coffee, hot tea, hot choc., etc). No class: Dec.24^th and Dec.26^th!

Theme: All things Winter Wonderland

Animal: Reindeer

Shape: Circle (snowman)

Number: 11

Letter: Ww

Color: Red, green, and white

-All month we will be discussing and learning all of the above and doing some fun crafts during class (along with our exercises)! We will also be singing some fun Christmas songs during class!

Songs:

All the fun Christmas songs: Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

Fun art project to do with your kiddos!

The A-Bottle-Able Snowmen

This charming crew came to life when a pomegranate juice bottle reminded FamilyFun crafter Kimberly Stoney of a certain frosty fellow.

Materials

squat plastic jar or bottle
scissors and craft knife (an adult's job)
battery-operated tea light
water
white glue

brush
white, black, and orange tissue paper
small black beads, sequins, or buttons
ribbon

Instructions

1. To make a snowman, wash and dry a squat plastic jar or bottle (along with the pomegranate juice bottle, we used nut and spice jars, a squeezable jelly bottle, and an 8-ounce apple juice bottle).

2. With scissors or a craft knife, cut away the container's bottom to accommodate a battery-operated tea light (an adult's job).

3. Mix water and white glue to a creamy consistency, then brush it over the jar. Attach white tissue paper scraps and brush with another layer of the diluted glue. In the same way, cover the lid with black tissue paper scraps. Let the bottle and lid dry.

4. For the eyes and mouth, glue on small black beads, sequins, or buttons. For the nose, brush glue over a cone of orange tissue paper, let it dry, then adhere it.

5. Tie on a ribbon scarf and place your man over the tea light.

Tips:

Cones made from printer paper form a cool recycled forest. Simply roll paper into cone shapes, tape to secure, and trim the bottoms as needed so that they stand level.

I will see everyone in class for this joyful month!!!

F.I.T.,

Tonya

Our New Get F.I.T. Holiday Challenge Blogger

2011-11-26T14:12:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Theresa T.! She is our new Get F.I.T Holiday Challenge Blogger. Theresa has been working on her own loing weight journey for the past 9 months and has done a great job! She did this challenge to learn more and to be held accountable during the holiday season AND to stop drinking pop!!!!

She texted me through the whole day on Thanksgiving day and has been very consistent with her workouts! She is understanding the concept of the F.I.T. triangle; healthy eating, cardio, and resistance training and finding the balance between all of them and being consistent!

Here is her story:

Well it is that wonderful time of the year! The holidays are here and the leaves have changed colors and are falling onto our yards. Christmas trees and lights will be adding beauty to our homes. The beauty of this time of year also comes along with a lot of challenges and stress. The challenges of overindulging in tasty, but not so healthy holiday treats or drinks. The stress of busier schedules, lack of sleep, buying gifts, money, etc. When I found out about this FIT Challenge I knew it was just what I needed to keep me motivated & on track with my new FIT life.

Turkey Trot 2011

I have been doing Core Fusion with Tonya since January 2011. I absolutely love it! Even though it is once a week I feel like it has reshaped my “mother of two” body. Along with Core Fusion I started using http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ to keep track of my calories in & calories out. I’ve also taken up a love of running. From January 2011 to October 2011 I lost 27 pounds. I thought for the most part I was eating pretty healthy most of the time. However, I could not kick my habit of having about 1 pop a day. I knew the Holiday FIT Challenge would be a great opportunity to drop that bad habit cold turkey. I knew that I didn’t “need” it and I also did not want to text Tonya that I had a pop.

The Challenge has been a great opportunity to become more educated and really learn things about myself. Everything is so mental. Never in my life did I think I would enjoy/love running or just working out in general. Now I get disappointed if I don’t get to go. I also never thought I would wake up early 4-5 days a week to work out. It is a choice every morning to do so, but I’ve learned after a few times of choosing sleep over working out that I was a mess the rest of the day. That is something Tonya tells us all the time. Every day we have choices to make. It’s about making better choices and if you slip up, think about why and try to improve. It’s a lifestyle/habit change, not just temporary change. Tonya has provided us with lots of articles that we review on our conference calls. I think the pop article opened my eyes the most. I’ve had 1 Pepsi this entire month but after that article I don’t have much of a desire for another one. Also, being able to text Tonya what I have eaten has been a huge advantage. I love that she gives me feedback and tells me what might be a better option. I feel like my family & I are eating more “clean & fresh” than we ever have. I’ve been trying to experiment a little more with different foods and making healthier options. I also feel like we are eating out less. When we do eat out, I try to access the menu/nutrition info beforehand and decide what is the best option. I’m spending more time cooking but I’m enjoying it because of its rewards. My son & I play a game where we list off foods that are healthy. I just find it amazing that at the age of 5 he pays attention to those things and realizes it when he eats. I’ve taught him that and it makes me a proud momma!

The homework workouts have been great as well. I can either do them at home or at the Y after my cardio warm-up. I feel like I’m getting stronger because during the many pushups we do at Core Fusion, I’m able to do all of them up on my toes. That’s a big accomplishment for me since I used to do most of them on my knees. I’ve been getting the homework in twice a week. I love improving myself and seeing the results. My food choices are not perfect all of the time, but I’ve learned moderation is key. I just feel very blessed for this opportunity and everything I have learned from Tonya. She constantly supports me and is always encouraging. Thanks for everything you do & helping us all live fuller, healthier lives!

Great job Theresa for making healthy changes and choices in your life! You are truely changing your lifestyle! So proud of you!

Tonya

Beating Holiday Weight Gain

2011-11-25T15:59:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk

The Holiday season is a hard time to watch what we eat and to find the time to workout! But I can't tell you enough how IMPORTANT it is to PLAN an exercise schedule for the season AND a plan for eating as healthy as you can and making your recipes as healthy as possible!

It will help you have more energy for this stressful time of year AND it will actually help you REDUCE your stress! When we take care of ourselves it not only benefits us but everyone in your family and those (friends) that are around you!

I am so proud of everyone that made it out for our Thanksgiving Run/walk! It was great to see you!!! Great job to those that were not able to make it but still exercised on Thanksgiving!

Turkey Trot 2011

I know it doesn't sound like much but the average American gains a little over a pound over the Holiday Season but it does add up. At that rate, a 20-year-old who weighs 130 pounds may weight 148 at age 30, 166 at age 40, 184 at age 50 and 202 at age 60. And researchers now believe you can blame it on that pumpkin pie, dressing with gravy, gingerbread cookies and eggnog.

With more than half of American adults being overweight, it's important to do what you can to avoid holiday weight gain.

Fit As A Family- mom, uncle, grandma, and kids

all working out together on Thanksgiving!

It is proven that those who exercise during the Holiday Season do not gain weight! Again, I know it is hard to always get your normal routine in but you can do things like- take a walk around the neighborhood to look at the lights, go ice skating, play fun games with your kids.

We're off

Getting plenty of sleep will help with stress and having enough energy to workout! It will also help you not overeat!

Great job moms!

Keep up the great work this Holiday Season with exercising and choosing healthy foods the majority of the time!

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas!

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

Challenge Blogger: Lacy

2011-11-13T18:24:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Lacy! She is doing amazing with living a healthy lifestyle! Even with two little ones keeping her up at night she is still doing her exercises and feeling better than ever before!!!

Lacy decided to do the Body By Vi shakes and has loved them. She likes all the nutrition in them and it is easy for her to plan them in her day.
Plus they taste goo so she thought she would give them a shot!

Read her story below:

Before our challenge

Two Weeks later and 7lbs down

I met Tonya when I started Strollers in Motion in December 2010 when my baby was 3 months old & my oldest 2 yrs old. I was only able to do the classes for a short time since we moved to Junction City. I attempted to sign up for her Swimsuit challenge in January but failed to stay committed after the first week. Over this last year I have tried to become more healthy and take care of myself better although it has been a bit of a struggle with an ALL OR NOTHING attitude! I did manage to lose all of my pregnany weight with the help of nursing and eating healthy a majority of the time. But I have been trying to find the motivation to stay active & eat well on a daily basis.

My motivators!

I have continued to stay in touch with Tonya via Facebook and receive her invites through emails. So when I saw her info on this Holiday Challenge I got very excited and knew this is what I needed to get myself healthy and fit once and for all. I started this Challenge at my prepregnancy weight which is not where I was when I got married just 6 months prior. Before children I was able to workout regularly and focus on me more easily. In taking care of my boys and my husband I some how let taking care of me sit on the back burner. If I have learned anything from Tonya its that we must take care of ourselves in order to take care of others. I decided during this challenge I would also start using the Visalus Sciences shakes because I do well with structure and I was motivated by other people's success in using these products.

Since starting this Challenge and the Vishakes I have lost 7 lbs within 2 weeks. I have also lost 2 inches off my waste and 2 inches off my hips!!!! Talk about motivation to keep going!! I have a lot more energy and feel much happier. I have enjoyed the knowledge and support that I have receieved while communicating with Tonya through daily emails about what I am eating. Did I mention that I have worked out almost every day since I started and it feels amazing! I can't believe how much better I feel! And that my clothes are fitting so much better and even becoming to big!! I am looking forward to signing up for her next Challenge already. I cant say I love the homework but once I finish it I realize it's really not that bad. It makes me happy when my children watch me eat well and/or drink my shakes and they want me to share with them. I want to continue to be a good role model for them for years to come.

It has been such a blessing to meet Tonya and learn priceless information about the importance of health. She is a true inspiration and I am glad to be a small part of her growing community of healthy women, men and children. I look forward to the day we move back to Wichita so that I can participate in more of her classes & events.

Keep going Lacy! You can do this!

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

Get F.I.T. Holiday Challenge Bloggers #2: Kelsey & Jay C.

2011-11-02T14:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Kelsey and Jay C.!!! They are our second challenge bloggers for our Get F.I.T. Holiday Challenge.

Majority of people in the challenge are doing AWESOME!!! So far (that has been reported to me) they have lost 30lb in one week!

I hope everyone made smart healthy choices during Halloween and have gotten rid of all the candy out of their house! Best thing to do so you are not tempted!

Kelsey and Jay are doing this challenge as a couple and have done great! Kelsey has lost 5lb in a week and Jay has lost 6lb in a week!!! They have been texting me what they eat (all day long), doing the Body By Vi Shakes, and doing their exercises!!! Keep up the great work you guys and so glad you have each other for support!

Here is their story:

I started Strollers in Motion in May of this year. After having my daughter, I was looking for a way to get in a good workout, without having to get a sitter, or take her to a daycare type atmosphere! So glad I started! I then joined Moms in Motion running group, and have completed two half marathons in the past two months! My husband was by my side the entire way; Sloane even joined us for the first half! I also did a session of Fit&Tone and Core Fusion. Within the last 6 months I have lost all of my baby weight and have enjoyed meeting, and hearing some very motivating stories from some amazing women! I have heard how much success they have had with the F.I.T. Challenges so that was naturally the next step;)

Doing great you guys!

Since our daughter has arrived, the chaos of our older boys’ schedules has taken over. Both boys are very active in sports! We resorted to eating out almost every evening. We got so bad that when we would ask one another what we wanted for dinner, none of us thought anything sounded good! It seems like we go through phases. When we do cook, I would say it is pretty healthy. Then something triggers us, throwing us back into eating out. For the past seven years or so, we have made small changes in the way we eat. The normal stuff really, switching to whole grains and 100% whole wheat, skim milk, and buying organic produce. I guess you could say when it is good, it is really good, and when it is bad it is really bad!

Kelsey's first half marathon!

Having fun at the lake!

I knew I wanted to do the Holiday F.I.T. Challenge, but it took some convincing for Jay to join me;) Let’s face it, I signed him up! I knew if our family was going to change our habits I needed him on board. If he learned right alongside me, I wouldn’t be the nagging wife that was depriving him of what he wanted to put in his body;) So, I went to the initial meeting by myself…in his defense he ended up having to go to work that day! The next week, we went to the assessment together. After leaving Tonya’s we felt really good, and were both really motivated! Along with doing the challenge we also decided to start the Body by Vi shakes.

I started a couple of weeks before the challenge, changing little things in my diet. I quit drinking coke, which I can honestly say I was addicted to. I started having a naked juice every morning for breakfast, and instead of going to a drive through for lunch, I fixed a sandwich. Within those two weeks I lost about 5 lbs.

When the Challenge actually started, WE jumped in with “four feet”:) We are honestly doing it together which feels great! Our boys are feeling better about the food we are eating too! We have had our Body by Vi shakes every morning, and love them! We have been planning what we want for dinner the night before, as a family, which has been key for us. We are planning lunches and snacks in advance and we have been going to the store everyday to buy only what we need. Planning? We never thought that planning would be all it would take for us to change;) We have been texting Tonya after every meal and are really listening to every tip she sends back! We are also getting organized in our daily lives as well. I finally bought a planner to keep our chaotic schedule organized, we have cleaned out our spice cabinet, and we are all doing our part to keep the house running smoother.

In the first week of the challenge we have both lost about 5 lbs and are feeling satisfied! We don’t feel like we are on a diet, which is awesome! We really feel like this can be done forever! Forever In Training, right Tonya? We leave for a vacation in a week and that will be a real test! All inclusive, all the food and alcohol we could ever want;) We have already been talking about what food options will be available and what we can choose while we are there. We are realizing that we can make good choices and still have fun! There is still a little fear that we will get caught up in all the fun, and take a couple of steps backwards, but we are preparing for the test! We are excited to see what, not only the next ten weeks are going to bring, but for our future as a HEALTHY FAMILY!

So proud of you guys! Keep it up!

Tonya

Mom of the Month: Phoebe H.

2011-11-01T16:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Phoebe H.!!! She is our November Mom of the Month for MommyMovement Fitness!

I am so thankful to have Phoebe in classes! Not only is she consistent with coming to Strollers In Motion, Fit&Tone and CoreFusion but she does so much for the community of MommyMovement Fitness. She always gives a meal for Meals in Motion, gives to the YWCA Women's Shelter and always checks up on others through fb! She is a great motivator!

Thanks Phoebe for being apart of MommyMovement Fitness!

Take a walk in Phoebe's shoes:

First of all what is your favorite pair of shoes and why?

My favorite shoes would have to be my running shoes. I definitely wear them more than any other shoes and feel ready to take on the day when I put them on. When I’m home, I actually prefer to wear no shoes at all!

Fit as a Family!

Did you start Mommy Movement Fitness to lose weight?

I started coming to Strollers in Motion in Nov. 2009 (I can’t believe it’s been two years!!) when my daughter Paige was 5 months old. I was fortunate enough to have lost all of my pregnancy weight, so I was mainly looking for a way to start exercising again. I thought I was doing pretty well since I was back in all of my old clothes, but boy was I wrong- I was so out of shape (in terms of running, strength, endurance, etc)!! I had tried working out at the gym but just couldn’t leave my kids in the daycare- it made me too nervous for a variety of reasons. I have always been pretty active, and I just didn’t want to settle for not working out or just walking. A friend told me to check out the stroller class, and I am SO grateful that I did! I knew right away that it was going to be perfect for me. Not only could I work out with my baby there (and my 3.5 yr old son, Mason, sometimes too), but I was getting a much better workout than any workout I’d ever done in a gym BY FAR! And believe me, I was in the way back of class huffing and puffing! J

Great looking family!

What Class formats do you participate in?

I started with Strollers in Motion once a week. I never missed a week and loved the flexibility of coming any day I wanted. I also started going to the then Tuesday/now Thursday night Fit & Tone and Core Fusion classes. I’ve been doing every session for I think the last 1.5 yrs. I hate to miss a class, so I always try and make it up on Mondays if I can’t be there. I have also participated in 4 of Tonya’s challenges over the past 2 years. I looked back at my first challenge info from a few months after I started MMF, and I could only do 28 modified push-ups (on knees) in one minute. At my last assessment, I did 62 push-ups on my toes in one minute! This is where I have found the most change since starting MMF. I have always been able to maintain my weight and size, but that didn’t mean I was healthy or fit. I feel so much stronger now than I ever have! Last spring, I decided that just coming to strollers in motion once I week wasn’t enough, so I changed our family schedule around so that I could come at least 3-4 days per week. I am SO glad that I did. I also tried Zumba when MMF offered it- I guess if Tonya offers it, I will try it!

Mason doing CoreFusion

How has MMF changed your life?

Oh, my goodness, where to start? I get up everyday and know that I’m starting off on the right foot when I head to class. I find that I make better food choices throughout the day when I exercise. That is one of the main reasons why I decided to cut out some other things we do so that I could come to class more. I have learned from Tonya that selfish is not a bad word. I am a much happier, healthier mom because of it. And my kids love class. Paige didn’t even miss some of the other things we used to do because she likes class so much. In the morning if I am not wearing my workout clothes, she asks in a very worried way, “no stroller class?? Why??” Mason (almost 6) doesn’t come to class much anymore, but he came with me 3-4 days per week all summer. He loves the preschool stuff that Tonya does.

The little ones love doing what we do!

My kids are learning by watching me that exercise is an essential part of a healthy life, and that is priceless for me. They can both tell me names of the exercises we do, and they try and do them themselves. I also feel that coming to the evening classes have been so important because I rarely take time just for me, and I know you all know what I’m talking about. Also, it has extended to the whole family for us; my husband is now working out on a regular basis every week, something he didn’t used to make time for.

So cute!

More than anything, I have gotten to know so many wonderful mothers in our little MMF community! I love that we hold each other accountable, and there is always someone there who truly cares and listens when we ask each other, “how are you doing?” It is a great community that helps each other and is there to support and encourage each other. November is a month for thinking about what we are thankful for; I am so thankful for Tonya and MMF.

Thanks Phoebe for being our Mom of the Month! We are so thankful to have you in class! Keep up the great work!

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

First Holiday Challenge Blogger: Kristin W.

2011-10-26T19:16:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to announce our first Get F.I.T. Holiday Challenge blogger!

I asked Kristin to blog because she did this challenge and the Snowsuit to Swimsuit Challenge last year and has kept the weight off (and more) for a year!

More importantly than keeping the weight off she has continued to live a healthier lifestyle for her and her family! She now mentally realizes this is for a life time!!!

Way to go Kristin and so glad you are doing this Holiday challenge to hold yourself accountable during the most stressful time of year: the Holiday Season!!!

Here is her story on how she has kept the weight off for a year:

What a beautiful family!

One reason (and a very important one) why I live a healthier life!

When Tonya asked me to blog about my experience with her challenges over this past year I was wondering if she had somehow read my mind! Just the other night while I was out running I started to think about my fitness goals for next year. Then I realized it's going to take some work to top 2011!

I started Strollers in Motion in October 2010. Then I signed up for Tonya's 6 week Holiday Challenge that went from Thanksgiving through the New Year. I had great success with the Holiday Challenge and started 2011 down 5 pounds! During the Holiday Challenge last year it was the accountability that really kept me going. I was consistent about texting Tonya a list of everything I put in my mouth. For me, the idea of having to tell her I ate a bunch of sweets or over indulged in something was enough to keep me away! So I started the New Year off to a great start feeling healthier and excited about the changes I was seeing in my body.

Determined to continue on my fitness journey and motived by our annual summer trip to Las Vegas, I signed up for the Snowsuit to Swimsuit challenge. This challenge really helped me learn that consistency is key!! I learned the importance of planning and discovered how it helps me make the right choices. I sat down and planned out all of my meals every week. I did the hard work and did my resistance training homework three times a week. I started training for my first half marathon. I kept gathering information about healthy food choices and fitness. What I found was the weight just kept coming off! I kept getting stronger and healthier. I was so proud of myself at the end of the 11 weeks at my final assessment when I saw how much I had improved!

I decided not to sign up for the summer challenge because I had a different challenge in mind. I wanted to see if I could do it all on my own! What I discovered was that everything I learned from the challenges has awarded me with a lifestyle change! For the next five months I was able to keep doing everything we did during the challenges without any guidance. I was truly able to see that consistency is the key to success and that by continuing to follow the things I had learned during the challenges I would be able to keep the weight off.

So here I am doing this year's Holiday Challenge and it seems like it's all come full circle! I weighed myself a few times this summer and fall just to check in, but I wasn't nearly as consistent about getting on the scale as I was during the challenges. So the true test came when I went in for my assesment for the Holiday Challenge.

I was so happy to find out that I have lost 25 pounds in the last year! I have lost 10.75 inches overall, I went from a size 10 to a size 4 and ran two half marathons!!!! Tonya has given me the support that I needed to change. She has pushed me farther than I ever thought I could go. I've run farther, eaten healthier and done way more squats and push ups than I ever thought I would do in my lifetime! One of my favorite quotes is "be the change you seek." From Tonya's challenges I have learned I am in control of my health and fitness and if something is going to change, I need to make it happen!! There are times when it's been tough to keep on track but I've always tried to pick myself up and treat each day like it's a clean slate. My year long fitness journey has shown me that the rewards of a healthy lifestyle are endless!!

Keep up the great work Kristin! So proud of you!

Tonya

Jingle Bell Run Team: MommyMovement Fitness

2011-10-25T14:40:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Ladies,

Can you believe it??? We are only 10 weeks away from Christmas!!! I LOVE Christmas, the whole Christmas season!! But before we sit down to celebrate the holidays with our friends and family, it is time to start thinking about joining our Mommy Movement Fitness team for the Jingle Bell Run! This is the first year we have a team registered, and we are looking for runners and walkers. The race this year will be held on Saturday, December 3rd at 8:30 at Exploration Place.

The BEST part about being apart of this race is dressing up for the holidays. Last year there were hundreds of runners dressed in ugly Christmas sweaters, dressed as Santa, or just simple items like fun socks or elf hats!! You do not have to dress up, BUT it is encouraged :) If you are planning on running with your kiddos in the strollers, make sure you decorate those up too!!! LeeAnn Banick has offered to make tutus for anyone wanting one as part of their costume. Just let me know if you are interested!!

To register and join with our team, you can follow the link underneath. If for some reason the link isn't working, you can go to www.arthritis.org and search for the Jingle Bell Run in Wichita, then register with our team, Mommy Movement Fitness!

https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=484637&lis=1&kntae484637=447009E01CBC4DCBA8E4097401111D8D&supId=343016151&team=4889868

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! I will be sending out more emails as it gets closer in order to get information out on where to meet before hand and answer any more questions that come up!I hope to see a lot of you out there!

Thanks,

Candice Urban

Team Captain

candice.urban@yahoo.com

648.8284

Final Day to order Winter MMF Apparel!

2011-10-20T13:21:00.000-07:00

Today is the LAST DAY to order your winter MMF apparel!!!

We will be ordering tomorrow!

Email me to sign up! If you ordered a jacket then we may have to charge $5/jacket if we don't get 12 orders in (or not order them at all)!

Thanks,

Tonya
tonya@mommymovementfitness.com

NEW MommyMovement Fitness Winter Apparel

2011-10-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

Order your new winter MommyMovement Fitness Apparel by Oct.21st!!!!!

We have everything from pants to hoodies! Take a look below and sign up in class or email me! I will have samples in class for you to try on!

The pants and jackets are the same as last year!

The short sleeves are great for inside workouts and the long sleeves, hoodies, and jackets are awesome for when we are working out outside or making that run into a building when it is cold but you don't want a big heavy coat!

The long sleeve and short sleeve shirts are the AOL Bamboo shirts that we always order! The front will say MOMMYMOVEMENTFITNESS (like our visors said this summer) and on the back will say Train Like A Mother!

See below for pictures:

I will have samples in class that you can try on! You can order on the sign up sheet in class or email me!

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

New F.I.T. Events coming up with MommyMovement Fitness

2011-10-09T15:33:00.000-07:00

HOLIDAY GET F.I.T. CHALLENGE

It is already that time of year again- the HOLIDAY SEASON!!!
Last year I had 15 people LOSE weight during the Holiday Season instead of gaining the average 3-7 pounds!!! It was awesome to see people get HEALTHY during the most stressful time of year and where I usually hear tons of excuses!
This time of year it is even more important to take care of ourselves to help reduce the stress we are already going to be under with the shopping, parties, eating, drinking, and family gatherings!!!
In these F.I.T. challenges we learn how to be Forever In Training everyday! The journey is the reward not the desination!!!
I decided to start this Holiday Challenge a little earlier- before Halloween to helpfully reduce the amount of candy people will eat! Because even those little candy bars or packs of candy will add up!
So if you want to lose weight this Holiday Season and look FABULOUS for Christmas and New Years come and join this challenge!
ONLY 6 STOPS ARE LEFT!!!
We will be meeting next Sunday, Oct.16th at Jacque's Inc Photography in Old Town from 3:30-5pm to talk more about it and to taste the Body By Vi shakes!
If you sign up for the 90 Day Body By Vi Challenge (new customer) while doing the Holiday Get F.I.T. Challenge you will get 50% off the Holiday Challenge!
I had one mom last year lose 6 pounds in 5 weeks and she was already an average weight but just wanted to keep herself on track for the Holiday Season!
Another mom on my Summer F.I.T. Challenge was in a size 12 in June and now (3 months later) is in a size 8 and her husband is actually jealous she is in such good shape!!!
Check out the f lyer above and let me know ASAP if you would like to join this challenge! Email me at: tonya@mommymovementfitness.com
F.I.T. till the end of 2011,
Tonya

MOMSINMOTION RUNNING CLUB:

4TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE

LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THE FUN EVENTS/CLASSES COMING UP! I HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN IN!!!

F.I.T. IN 2011,

TONYA

October Mom of the Month: Theresa T.

2011-10-04T19:36:00.000-07:00

WAY TO GO THERESA!!! Theresa is at every one of my CoreFusion classes and if she is not there she is making it up! She has worked so hard in living a healthier life for not only her but her family!

She has worked hard and has been consistent- Congratulations Theresa!!!

First of all what is your favorite pair of shoes and why?
My favorite pair of shoes would be my running shoes & my open toe wedges. When I put my running shoes on I know I have business to take care of. Whether I am out running, on the elliptical machine, grocery shopping or outside playing with the kids I feel empowered in them. I feel like I have accomplished a lot in these shoes and I love staying active. My wedges are the fun-loving side of me. I enjoy being taller, especially next to my 6'5" husband. They make me feel like a confident, sexy woman/wife.

Did you start Mommy Movement Fitness to lose weight?
I did join hoping that I would lose weight and tone up. I feel like I gained most of my weight after my husband and I got married in 2005. We've all heard of the "Freshman 10". I like to call my situation the "Honeymoon 20". I thought I was staying active but I guess not enough and my diet probably was not the greatest. My husband is 6'5" and very trim; however, the boy can eat. I think I was trying to keep up with him. Then 6 months after we got married, I got pregnant with our 1st child, Landon. I gained 30 pounds with my pregnancy. Being busy with working outside the home and a new mommy, I felt bad leaving to work out. So I didn't do a whole lot. I nursed so I think that helped me lose most of my pregnancy weight. Then almost 2 years after Landon, I got pregnant with Katelyn. This time was different. I worked out my entire pregnancy and only gained 20 with Kate. I lost basically all of the pregnancy weight but was still struggling with losing what I gained after we got married. I started running regularly in October 2010. I was getting frustrated because I had been running for about 3 months and didn't really feel like I was seeing results. However, I had not made too many changes with my diet. My dear friend Candice had asked me if I wanted to try out Core Fusion with her. Thank goodness I did!

Sweet!!!

What Class formats do you participate in?
I participate in Core Fusion and I'm so glad I got introduced to Tonya and this class. It truly does transform your core. I feel like I'm the strongest & trimmest I've ever been. I love the breathing technique. Not only does it work the transverse abs but it's also a great stress reliever. I notice myself doing it when I'm having an overwhelming mommy moment. I also love the class because of the great group of women I get the chance to work out with every week. Laughing is good for the heart & mind so we also take care of that during class.

My family and Candice's family!

How has MMF changed your life?
I feel like MMF has given me the motivation and confidence to stick with my new "FIT" life. Tonya has taught me that it is all about "Forever In Training". Anytime I have a question for Tonya she is always there to help. I started in January 2011 with Core Fusion and later that month I also started using myfitnesspal.com to help keep track of the calories I was taking in. I think I finally was mentally ready for this challenging journey. I started seeing results weekly and that kept me motivated. I'm proud to say that since January 2011 I have lost 27 pounds. I wish I would have kept track of the inches lost.

Theresa and her hubby!

My family & friends have been so supportive and encouraging. My husband is very proud of my hard work and happy that I'm a more confident woman. It was very frustrating for him that I was constantly making negative comments about myself. Now that I'm more confident with my weight loss and how I look and feel, he doesn't hear much of that anymore. I'm also proud that I'm passing on a healthy lifestyle for my kids. They already have the active part down, but it is my job to teach them about eating healthy. My son will say, "drinking water is healthy Mommy". Just little things like that, I feel like I'm making an impact on their lives. They also love working out and stretching with me.
I'm truly grateful for everything MMF has done for me and my family. Thanks so much Tonya!

Two of Theresa's inspirations!

So proud of you girl! Keep it up!

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

Race For The Cure 2011

2011-10-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was Mommy Movement Fitness' 4th year participating in the Race for the Cure as a team! I don't know the exact count, but it seemed to me like we had more strollers on the start line than ever! Great job to all the moms who got their kids and some husbands out of the house early on a Saturday morning to participate in such a great cause!

Race for the Cure is Tomorrow!!!

2011-09-23T14:21:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon Ladies! Tomorrow morning is RACE FOR THE CURE RACE DAY! I hope you are all ready for the Race tomorrow! Below are some things to remember for tomorrow...please be patient with us tomorrow since the times and some locations have changed from previous years!

TEAM MMF will meet at 7:45am at the start line of the race. The race itself starts at 8:15am. The start line looks to be the same location as in the past. The timed 5K will take off right before our untimed 5K so this may be more congested than in past years. Look for our T-Shirts & Strollers! I am having Tonya upload a map of the race to the blog (www.mommymovementfitness.com) so please check that out later today if you need any extra help on where to meet.
If you do NOT have your Team MMF shirt you ordered and have not scheduled with Tonya to pick it up from her TODAY, I will have them in my stroller. For those of you that do not know me, I am tall, redish brown hair, will be pushing an orange double BOB stroller w/ 2 boys in it (one is blond, one is a red head...who may or may not be wearing his cowboy hat!). I will have on my Team Shirt with a long sleeve pink tee under, black capri's and bright pink tennis shoes! Come find me at the start line!
THE KIDS RUN starts at 9:00am at the starting line (we think). This means you have 45 min to complete the race if you want to put your kids in the fun run.
The PRETTY IN PINK PARTY will start at 10:00am in the Mall. So stick around after the races and visit some booths, get some free stuff and coupons and say HI to the Mommy Movement Fitness Booth, who will be apart of the party!

Remember the Parking lot is always CRAZY, so give yourself some cushion time to find a parking spot. It's only suppose to be 68 degrees at race time so come prepared!
Can't wait to see everyone there!
Heather Kaba

We will see everyone tomorrow morning! Don't forget blankets for the kiddos in the strollers! Rememeber go at your own fitness level! This race is for walkers, joggers and runners!!! Go at your own pace and have fun!!!:)

See you at 7:45am!
Tonya

Rhea Lana Consignment Sale coming up!

2011-09-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

We will have large baby equipment, furniture, toys, books, games, DVD's, tons of baby clothes, maternity and juniors, Oh and halloween costumes.

The sale dates and times are listed on the website here:

http://www.rhealana.com/cardinal/csssaleinfo.asp?init=chc2giuf4b

I'm still in great need of volunteers. If you wouldn't mind mentioning they can shop even EARLIER with volunteering one or two shifts, and the volunteer schedule can be viewed here:

http://www.rhealana.com/cardinal/cssshiftinfo.asp?init=chc2giuf4b

Choices!!!

2011-09-20T18:32:00.000-07:00

We talk about choices a lot in MommyMovement Fitness but this blog is not just about the healthy choices that we should choose the majority of our day but about 'do we make the most out of our day???'

This blog is actually from the dad of the little girl, Paxten who we did the F.I.T. Family 5K race for. Pax was diagnosed with Leukemia and has been fighting it for several months. The family just got some not so good news the other day and it looks like little Paxten will be going to KC for a bone marrow transplant. Please keep her and the family in your prayers.

When I read this it really hit home for me and I wanted to share it with everyone!

I also wanted to let everyone know that the CW (part of channel 12) came out and filmed Fit&Tone last Monday and the segment will air tomorrow (Wed., Sept.21st) on channel 5 or 33 (CW).

Blakes words (Paxten's daddy):

Paxten's beautiful smile!:)

Choices
Everyday each one of us make choices. Do you get out of bed and make the most of your day or do you hit snooze and just try to survive the day. Do you decide to Love and fight for what you believe in no matter how hard it is or do you make excuses and give up. Do you choose to be happy or sad, fight or give up, hope things change or make them change? You have a choice on how you live your life.
So does Paxten. She always chooses to fight, smile, laugh, love, and shine! Even on the worst days with needles going in her back or "poison" running through her tubes, she manages to smile and show off her ornery personality.

Paxten and her wonderful strong mommy!

Lib makes choices too. She could choose to feel sorry for herself but she doesn't. She gets up everyday and makes the most of it. I'm not saying she doesn't cry at night, or get angry, jealous, and stressed. She does but you would never know it. She has stayed so strong for Pax and honestly for all of us.

Knowing these two make the "choice" to enjoy life and make the most of it encourages me to be the best I can be. To take advantage of opportunities, to make a difference and to enjoy life. I hope there strength and outlook is as contagious to you as it is to me.
Thank you all for encouraging and praying for our family and especially for my ladies. They mean the world to me. If your reading this, that means you have taken time out of your day to see how we are. It shows us we have love and support. We could not do this without you. Thank you so much!!!
-Blake

Thanks Blake for these wonderful words! We are praying for you and your family!

Mom of the Month for September: Beth B.

2011-09-01T12:21:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Beth B.!!! She is our new Mom of the Month for September!

Beth is pretty new to MommyMovement Fitness but man she was ready to change her lifestyle to a healthier one! If there is a day I don't see Beth and her kiddos I get worried! She works hard and stays consistent with her workouts and eating healthy!

I am so proud of you Beth! Keep up the great work! I enjoy having you and your kiddos in class everyday!

I love this picture of their family!

Favorite pair of shoes?

Well, I guess the pair of shoes I wear the most are my running shoes. I do love them- they are broken in just right! BUT, my true love is flip flops- any kind of flip flop! Dressy, beach, or everyday flip flops- I love them all. My favorite of all time were my black REEF sandals that I bought on the beach in L.A. They have since been chewed up by my dog, but I still consider them my absolute favorites!

Start MMF to lose weight?

I would love to say no, but I did want to lose weight when I started. Now it is so much more than that. I have lost weight, but I have gained so much from doing it! I have so much more confidence, my mood is better, I have more energy, my husband is working out more regularly now too and best of all, my kids are watching me do something good for myself! My three year old cheers me on while in the stroller as we are going up hills or I am doing step-ups! He is beginning to have the mind set that exercise is fun and something that we do every day! Priceless!

What Class formats do you participate in?

I started Strollers is Motion in July and immediately knew this was what was going to work for me. I have to be able to take my kids with me and I needed a group of people who were looking for me to be there to keep me accountable. I love running outside and doing all the resistance work- it shows in the tone of my muscles. I’m still a work in progress, for sure, but I can see and feel the difference it makes in my body. It feels great to be getting healthy again! I also started Body by Vi 90 day challenge on August 2^nd- I LOVE it! The shakes are so good-my kids even like to steal bites of my shakes! I am pretty good at making sure my kids get the nutrition they need, but I used to let my own nutrition slide a bit. The shakes really help me stay on top of my own health and have helped me gain control over my nutritional needs.

Hanging out with mom!

How has MMF changed your life?

Wow- MMF has changed my entire frame of mind, which is where it all begins. I look forward to exercise for the first time since college. Also, I have the outlook that this is a change for good- not just until I reach my goal weight or until my next class reunion. I am getting healthy for the rest of my life. Tonya is teaching me skills to stay healthy and strong for the long haul. Forever In Training, right? Not only am I getting in shape, I have met some of the most wonderful women and kids in this group. Being a newbie to Wichita, I shudder to think what my life would be like if Lindsey Turner had not invited me to come try it out. Our entire family is healthier because of this group. I am ashamed to admit it, but I used to throw a little fit when my husband left to go to the gym. I now encourage him to go and he goes so much more. Huh, amazing, right? My kids are what seal the deal though- they think exercise and eating healthy are THE way of life now. They are young enough that they won’t remember the unhealthy mom and dad- we are striving to be a healthy family in mind, body and spirit. Amazingly, MMF has helped me in all three! Thank you Tonya, for this life changing, and honestly lifesaving experience!

Daddy and the kiddos!

Thank you Beth and you are so welcome! It is amazing that our kids get to see us workout and be positive role models and see it does eventually rub off on our husbands (well, maybe)!!!:)

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya
www.bodybyvi.com/tonyawells

Race for the Cure Shirt Order DUE TODAY!!!!

2011-09-01T11:55:00.000-07:00

THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR RACE FOR THE CURE 'TEAM MOMMY MOVEMENT' TEES! PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED FLYERS FOR SHIRT INFORMATION AND CONFIRMATION OF SHIRT ORDERS SO FAR. PLEASE EMAIL DESIGNMOMMY@MOMMYMOVEMENTFITNESS.COM YOUR ORDERS TODAY WITH THE INFO BELOW!

NAME
FITTED OR UNISEX?
SIZE

I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO JOIN US!!! IT IS A LOT OF FUN!

THE DEADLINE TO ENTER THE RACE IS 5PM ON WED., SEPT.21ST (ONLINE REGISTRATIONS)

Correction to the Rhea Lana Consignment Sale!

2011-08-31T12:01:00.000-07:00

What exactly is the Rhea Lana Sale?

Have you heard of this consignment sale? Moms are earning AND saving hundreds of dollars by participating in this sale. Do you want to know how? They are simply shopping for their children’s clothing, toys, and baby equipment at the consignment sale while selling their children’s outgrown gently used clothing, toys, and baby equipment! See, it’s that easy!

The fastest growing consignment sale in Wichita is called Rhea Lana’s after the original founder. The Wichita owner is Amanda Tate Birdsong, a franchise owner who was raised in Derby, KS. Rhea Lana’s offers a great selection from hundreds of consignors. It is a one-stop-shopping extravaganza!!

The Wichita Rhea Lana sale will be at the Beech Activity Center from September 25^th-28^th. It is free of charge and open to the public during those days. However, the key to both making money and getting the best bargains is to become a consignor. This means you sign up to sell an unlimited amount of your children’s gently used fall/winter clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment, books, DVS’s, games, etc…The benefit to this is that you get PAID to clean out your children’s outgrown items PLUS you get to shop early before the general public and get the best pick of the merchandise that is for sale. It is very easy and all done online, NO HANDWRITING TAGS, at this sale! You can watch your sales online (they even have a smart phone App for that) and they guarantee each and every one of your items!! Consignors keep 70% of profits for the items which sell, and you can pick up anything that doesn’t sell if you don’t want it donated. CHECKS ARE READY ON PICK-UP DAY!!! Woo Hoo, no waiting weeks on your check to arrive in the mail!

Here are the FAQ’s for the Fall Event:

1. The will only take fall/winter clothes (short sleeve shirts are acceptable). In addition to Halloween costumes, shoes, toys, books, DVD, sports equipment, baby equipment, baby and household furniture.

2. You must consign a minimum of 25 items. They DO NOT limit the amount of items you can consign!

3. Rhea Lana’s charges a $9.50 consignor fee and 30% of what sells.

4. Register as a consignor at www.wichita.rhealana.com. Directions and videos are online to show you how to prepare and enter your items! In addition, Amanda will email you a consignor booklet you can print and keep at your fingertips as a reference guide.

5. You will enter your items online with a short description and price, their inventory systems allows you to track your sales online and them to GUARANTEE your items. Meaning, Rhea Lana’s will pay you for any lost item during pick up.

6. Drop off your items during the specified times on September 22^nd or 23^rd. At this time you will get a pass to shop early at their private pre-sale!

7. GO SHOPPING!!! Consignors may shop at 2:00 pm on Saturday September 24^th. If you choose to volunteer you can earn a pass to shop even earlier!

Here is one mom’s break-down of her labor and savings consigning with Rhea Lana’s:

1. Hanging clothes, pinning string tags, and pricing online for 125 items – 4 hours

2. Checking in items at the sale and putting barcode on tags – 1 ½ hours

3. Earnings for consigning 125 were 250.00 divided by 5.5 hours of labor is: $45.00 per hour!!!!!

She purchased 92 items for her kiddo’s consisting mostly of Gymboree/Children’s Place/Gap clothing. Her total cost was $415.00, which breaks down to $4.51 per item! WOW! Not to mention the convenience of one-stop-shopping!

Want to give Rhea Lana’s a try? It’s a great way to re-coop some of those back-to-school expenses or help out with your Christmas account. For our readers Rhea Lana’s has offered a consignor coupon, your $9.50 consignor fee will be waived when you print this coupon and bring it with you on Pick-Up day September 29^th. I can’t think of a better way to pad my pockets! Happy Consigning!

Rhea Lana's Consignment Sale Coming Up!

2011-08-27T18:17:00.000-07:00

What exactly is the Rhea Lana sale??

Have you heard of this sale? Do you wonder what Rhea Lana is or how to pronounce it? Do you want to know how I saved over $1100 this past spring in only one day by shopping this consignment event? I simply shop for my daughter's entire seasonal wardrobe at a consignment sale and sell my children's outgrown clothing in the process! See, it's that easy.

In northwest Arkansas the best consignment sale is called Rhea Lana after the original founder. The local NWA franchise is actually run by Rhea Lana's sister Ashley Shaver. This amazing, large consignment sale sells kids' clothing, toys, and baby equipment. Rhea Lana offers a good selection from thousands of consignors, so that it is realistic to purchase a large amount of your child's wardrobe with used clothing. If you are pregnant, you can also purchase baby furniture, jumparoos, high chairs, exersaucers, bouncy seats, etc. Since my children are no longer infants, I have pretty much stopped shopping for anything but shoes and clothing, and it is still very much worth my time and effort.

The NW Arkansas Rhea Lana sale will be at the Frisco Station Mall on Walnut in Rogers (by Hobby Lobby) from August 21-27. It is free of charge and open to the public during those days. However, the key (I think) to both making money and getting the best bargains is to become a consignor. This means you sign up to sell 15-150 of your children's gently used fall/winter items. The benefit to this is that you get paid to clean out your children's outgrown items PLUS you get to shop early before the general public and get the best pick of the clothing that is for sale! If it feels overwhelming for the first time, just try selling 25 items in the first sale to learn the routine. It really is very easy and all done online. I usually sell around 125 items and make a profit of $200-300 (and most of my items are play clothes; fancier clothing and boutique items will sell for much more). Consignors get to keep 70% of your profits for items which sell, and you can pick up anything that doesn't sell if you don't want it donated. Rhea Lana sales even guarantee they will pay for any lost items!

Here are the FAQ's for the next sale:
1. They will only take fall/winter clothes and toys, baby items, furniture, etc
2. You must consign a minimum of 15 items to a maximum of 150
3. They will take a consignor fee and 30% off your profits and give you a check for the rest on the final pick-up day
4. Go online to Rhea Lana website to get a consignment number
5. Enter your items online into their spreadsheet format (so easy)
6. Drop off your items for check in and to put on the labels between August 17-19. When you check in your items, you will get the special pass to shop early.
7. Arrive at 1:00 on Saturday, August 20, to shop at the pre-sale for consignors

During the last sale, I purchased 72 items at the pre-sale and then went back to the 1/2 price sale and bought 20 more items. My total purchases cost $415 which averages to $4.51 per item! This included two smocked dresses, 3 pairs of Stride Rite shoes, and mostly Gymboree/Children's Place/Gap clothes. I can't beat that in terms of time saved plus "one stop shopping." I would never be able to find shoes, coats, and smocked dresses for that price on any sale in a store!

Now, let's do the math for real savings. If I purchased 92 items at retail stores, even on "good" sales, I would probably spend at least $14/item on average to get that many items in the right sizes. That would total $1288. Then, let's subtract what I actually spent at the sale which was $420. That leaves a difference of $873 in SAVINGS for purchasing the same number of clothes! Better yet, let's add to that savings the profit that I earned from selling my clothing at the same event which was $250. So, my total "savings + profit" for the last sale was $1123! Pretty amazing, isn't it.

So, for those of you who think consignment shopping is just too much work, you ought to try it at least once. Here is the break-down of how much time it cost me to participate:
1) hanging old clothes and pricing them online - 3 hours (for 125 items)
2) putting on labels that I printed at home and pinning on the sales tags - 1 1/2 hours
3) checking in my items to sell at the sale - 1 1/2 hours
4) shopping at the sales - 4 hours (includes two trips)
TOTAL: 10 hours labor

If my "savings + profit" was $1123 divided by 10 hours of labor/shopping time, I just made $112 per hour for my time. Yes, I think it is worth the effort. Don't you?

Mom of the Month for August

2011-08-05T18:46:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Taffy A.!!! She is our Mom of the Month for August! This is also our blogger for our Sun-Sational F.I.T. Challenge!

She has done amazing this summer (she joined MommyMovement Fitness in May of this year)! She not only works out with her kiddos in Strollers In Motion but also does the F.I.T. challenge, Body By Vi Challenge, Fit&Tone and CoreFusion classes! I am so proud of her for making healthy choices not only for HER but for her FAMILY!!!

WAY TO GO TAFFY! Keep it up the hard work! You look amazing!

Here is Taffy's story:

What are your favorite pair of shoes?

I would have to say I have 2 favorite pairs of shoes. My tennis shoes and my flip flops. When I put my tennis shoes my 2 year old son knows exactly what and where we are going. To work out class! I love my tennis shoes because I always feel so good after I have worked out! .My flip flops are just comfortable and wish we had warm enough weather to wear them everyday of the year!
What a beautiful family!

Did you start MMF to lose weight?

Yes of course!! My husband and I are taking a trip next week with no kids and I had a lot of work to do on my body! Two kids sixteen months apart. Needless to say I never lost all of the weight before I was pregnant again. I also, graduated high school with Tonya and had heard great things about MMF. I wanted to exercise to lose weight and to feel healthier. What I loved about Stroller Fit was that I could take my kids with me!!

What formats did you use?

I started in May when Strollers In Motion was outside. Started going a couple days a week and LOVED that my kids could be with me and enjoyed the outdoors as well. Having them see my exercise also sets a good example. Hunter now will show me his push-ups and jumping jacks. They also know that they get to play at the park at the end of class. I also do the Fit&Tone and Corefusion on Monday nights and I’m on my second session of Train Like a Mother Boot Camp. I’ve had a little set back. A couple of weeks ago I hurt my back and haven’t been able to give it 100%. But that hasn’t stopped me, still continuing to eat well and do as much as my body will let me. The last 4 weeks I’ve also added the Body by Vi shakes and love them! My husband and I have a shake every morning.
Precious!!!

How has MMF changed your life?

It has changed my body already. Not just the number on the scale but by the way my clothes fit. I am stronger and I feel healthier and more energized. I want to set the example for all 3 of my kids. That this is the life style we live. All I had to do is make the time to get it done. I work part-time and have a 14 year old daughter who plays softball year round. We are out of town from April-August almost every weekend. We always took a cooler with healthy foods in it. My 2 year old doesn’t even know what a happy meal from McDonalds is. It just makes me more conscious of everything my family puts in their mouth. My husband and I love to cook together, so we make sure it is all healthy before we put it on our table for our kids. It definitely has changed the way I look.
Having fun at the lake!

So proud of you Taffy! Keep up the great work!!!

Tonya

Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge!!!

2011-07-25T21:23:00.000-07:00

Getting Healthy and Staying there with:
BODY BY VI 90 DAY CHALLENGE!!!

Last weekend as many of you know I went to Orlando!

I was there to not only take Skylyn to Walt Disney World but to learn more about the Body By Vi 90 Challenge and the 90 Challenge 2.0 (includes the whole family)!

Skylyn and Rapunzel!

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What impressed me the most when I first walked in this huge room was there were 6,000 people in this room all dancing to the fast music and they were all there for ONE REASON to get healthier!!!

The amazing part was they had just had a conference about 3 months ago and there was still 6,000 people there! They say next year it will be up to 15,000 people!

That is awesome to see since the obesity rate in America is rising so quickly!

Losing weight, staying healthy, living a F.I.T. (Forever in Training) takes hard work!!! There is no doubt about it! The Body By Vi 90 Challenge is something that I am adding to take some pressure and thinking off of us during our everyday routine!

Christina has been doing the 90 challenge for two weeks now and is seeing such a difference in her sports performance!!! She pushed a double stroller (with a 5 and 3 year old) 10.5 miles the other day and had a smoothie before she went and when she was done she had plenty of energy to then go to Strollers In Motion class!!! She said with any other smoothie she has tried she has never had this much energy! Great job Christina!!!

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I always say you have to take care of you first to be able to take care of everyone else and Visalus believes the same thing!!!
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Testimony: I did a Challenge Party on Saturday and there was a second grader there who loved the cookies and smoothie!!!

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They help you become stronger, lose weight and feel better! They have low sugar, low calories, low fat, low sodium, high fiber (which keeps you fuller longer)!

It was amazing listening to the team that invented all the products! They explained everything that went into making them. You could feel the passion when they spoke!

I did ask about the sucralose in the smoothies and the doctors said that this is a form of sugar that is used in majority of countries and there is such a small dose in each shake.

To control calories, and the impact of sugar on glucose levels, we chose to use sweeteners. Many overweight
people are diabetic, or borderline diabetic, and we did not want to have a product that they could not use. There
is a lot of misinformation out on the internet about sweeteners, and there is no ‘perfect’ sweetener that can meet
everyone’s needs. For example, xylitol and other sugar alcohols can cause diarrhea in up to 20% of the population,
so it is not an ideal sweetener to us. Stevia has only recently been approved in the U.S., but is still pending global
approvals. It can impart a bitter or licorice after taste that some people do not like. Agave has fructose, which can
impact hunger. Sugar can impact blood sugar and impact tooth health. Aspartame is a sweetener that causes
concerns for some people, as when it is heated it can degrade. We do not use those sweeteners. We use sucralose,
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6.    IT TASTES GOOD!!!
There is only one flavor, sweet cream. That way you can add fruit or any of their flavor packets in the smoothies. Let me tell you I am very picky on my protein powder! I usually only put ½ a scoop to only one scoop of protein powder so I was not getting enough nutrients but with this one I can do the full two scoops!
Now if you are not used to putting protein powder in your smoothies you might think different but I promise I have tried a lot and it is the best I have tried!

I AM EXCITED A BLESSED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!

            I have so many people say to me, I wish I could do what you do Tonya! You get to help others live healthier lives and take better care of themselves! Well, now I am letting you know of an opportunity!

What I love about the company is one of the Co-Founders has written a book about helping others and helping kids become all they can be no matter their background! He also says no man, woman, or child should be left behind. He is actually helping pay a kids way through college!!!

I see a lot of potential in Visalus Sciences and the Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge!

Some of things they offer I cannot not in my business! For example, I have the potential to help a lot more people live F.I.T. Lives and I have the potential to help you help people live F.I.T. Lives!

With my challenges I do not have the money or resources to give you a make-over or a cruise for two but by doing the 90 day challenge you have the opportunity! Visalus has given away $10,000,000 in prizes! They have been on numerous talk shows and even CNN! Celebrities and pro-athletes do the 90 day challenge!

And I have the potential to make money (and drive a black BMW) while helping others and possibly saving their lives! My mom has been promoting the Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge for 6 weeks and is about to qualify for her free BMW!!! That could be you!!!

Now don't get me wrong. I love what I do! I love working with oms, kiddos and their families but this is just an extention to my business and I am very excited about it and agree with the Body By Vi 90 day challenge and think the company is very ethical!

So if you have no interest at all no problem!!!
If this does spike your curiousity then go to my website at www.bodybyvi.com/tonyawells and watch the video. You can also email me with any questions but I would love to have you on Team F.I.T.T. (thanks Sarah and Brian for the idea of the second T). Forever In Training Together!

If you want to taste the smoothies, cookies and the energy drink, Neuro come to my next Challenge Party this Wed., July 27^th @ 8pm at my Mom's House (1124 Emerson 67212)!

You can learn about how to become a customer and/or a promoter!

Special OFFER from me: Join the 90 Day Challenge by Thursday (7/28) and get ½ off either August Fit&Tone, CoreFusion, or Train Like A Mother Bootcamp for the Fall Session (not including enrollment fee)!

Join the 90 Day Challenge and become a promoter by Thurs., 7/28 and go for that free black BMW get ½ off Strollers In Motion for the month of Aug. and Sept., 2011 and/or FREE Fit&Tone or CoreFusion for Fall I session (not including enrollment fee)!

expires at midnight on Thurs., July 28^th, 2011!

Please RSVP for the Challenge party to either my email or fb (see the event)!

F.I.T. In 2011,

Tonya

"The greatest gift you can give someone is the gift of health. As I continuously share this great product with people I know, I am impacting so many lives in such a positive way. It is my mission to share the ViSalus Vi-Pak® life changing product with everyone I come in contact with!"
- Terri Meier*
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Mom On A Mission :: On Vacation

2011-07-22T18:10:00.000-07:00

Ashley has been on vacation in Hawaii and Myrtle Beach for the past few weeks. Here are her words about trying to continue changing her lifestyle - both food and exercise - while not being at home!

(In the past 6 weeks, Ashley has lost over 8 inches! And a total of 18 inches since January 2nd! Check out her stats and updated pictures here!)

Hi-I know that it’s been awhile since I have had a chance to blog. I have been gone on and off for three weeks and while it was an absolutely blast to get away, I am SOOOOOO glad to be home. I felt very honored to be with my husband as he was selected as a member of the Chairmen Circle of his company, which means, he had a great year in sales! Thanks to his great salesmanship, we were asked to go to Hawaii and celebrate his successes, which we both felt very blessed to be a part of. Then what seemed like a minute at home, we had time to unpack, do laundry, pay a couple of bills, water plants, we took our little guy to Myrtle Beach for a week. It was a time that I will cherish forever. So fun to watch what was going through Grier’s mind as he was mindlessly digging and throwing sand over his shoulder on the beach, making sandcastles.

Working hard to change your life while on vacation is kinda rough. You don’t always have the freedom to eat exactly what you need to eat, when you need it. I found myself very aggressive in asking a lot of questions about how things were prepared. I am sure I overwhelmed the waitstaff in Hawaii with my endless questions like- how are the vegetables prepared, could you please make my omelet without using oil, to do you have gluten free toast? Most of the time they were very nice in answering my questions, the problem was- did the chef/cook staff get my requests? Most of the time, NO, so like I have said, it was a challenge to know exactly what I was eating.

Last summer, my husband and I took our son then age 2.5 to Myrtle Beach for a family vacation. We had such a great time there that we went back to the same place, same hotel and same beach this year! Thinking back a year ago, I would have never thought I would be working on what I am doing now. I would never think that I would have to be wondering, asking, questioning how food is prepared, not just for the calorie aspect of it, but if it had gluten in it. While being on vacation this summer, I learned a few things about restaurants. They mostly carry foods that contain gluten! You would think I could just avoid all foods that contain this, however, it is even found in sauces, dressing,etc. I am still learning and have lots of more information to learn. I will keep pressing on!

Exercise was a bit easier while in Hawaii- I didn’t have to worry about a 3 year-old’s schedule, just tried to arrange it around when the sun might come out! ( It rained 5 out of the 7 days we were there! ) But, in Myrtle, it was for sure more of a challenge. I didn’t want to miss out on the fun with my two boys- my hubby Sean and kiddo, Grier. I would either have to get up super early and hit the gym or do it when Grier was taking a nap.

Some days were better than others, but all in all, I was pretty happy with myself. I made the best of with what I could.

In between going on vacation, I have also been working with a physical therapist to strengthen my knee. When I went to the first initial appointment/consultation, he had me do a squat, just with my right knee. It sounded as if a firecracker was shooting off. His eyes got huge and told me to not do that anymore. I laughed and told him that was fine, but what are we going to do to fix it? He told me that we would work on strengthening my muscles around my knee to see if would help the pain and awful sound.

I am doing my best to stay positive, but in the back of my mind, I know that currently my knee is in a state of a “degenerative” condition. Ironically, the information and medical journals I have read mention that there is a connection between arthritis and a gluten intolerance in certain kinds of arthritis. . . . Makes me wonder- did the cavemen have problems with their knees? Didn’t they just eat meat and veggies?? Hmmmmm. . .

On a different note, have you tried the cookbook, Cook Yourself Thin, by Lifetime Television? It is absolutely wonderful! I can cook healthy food that my family will actually eat! I will admit, I did have to to go the store to get some of the needed spices, but once I did that, I was all set!

I hope you and your families are having a fabulous time this summer! Have a great rest of the week!

Take care!

Ashley

F.I.T. Sun-Sational YOU Challenge Bloggers: Sarah & Brian S.

2011-07-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Sarah and Brian S.! They are our first bloggers for the F.I.T. Sun-Sational You Challenge!!!

They are doing an amazing job! Not olny have they lost 20 pounds combined in three weeks but they are working out with their six children and eating healthy as a family!
Way to make the changes Sarah and Brian! So proud of you! Keep it up!

Here is their story:

Our names are Brian and Sarah Suellentrop and we have been married for almost 15 years. We have 6 healthy, beautiful children Bryant(14), Brynn(13), Brylee(11), Brayden(8), Brielle(4) and Britta(2). As you can imagine our lives are very busy running the kids around while trying to keep our work and home in order. With such a hectic schedule you can also envision we have not had the healthiest of habits when it comes to our eating and nutrition. We always thought that when things slowed down we would start taking better care of ourselves and making time to exercise and eat better.

A family member that has been a Mom on a Mission for some time now encouraged us to complete the current 90 day challenge. After much deliberation and some hesitation we decided to go for it. Reality set in and we admitted that things are never going to “slow down” for us. We also made a very important decision that has brought us much success over the first 3 weeks of this challenge. We decided that we were going to execute and complete this challenge TOGETHER.

As it turns out that decision has been pivotal in making this challenge work for us. After only three weeks we have seen numerous pounds and inches disappear. While that is great we also know that we aren’t defined by the number on the scale. We are focused on creating better habits for ourselves and more importantly for our children. Our habits of fast food and frozen meals were slowly but surely corrupting our bodies. We have taken great pride in teaching our kids right from wrong and giving them lessons about how to respect others and make good choices. However when it came to our health, we never realized that we never thought about how we were leading them down the wrong path. While they haven’t been eating as healthy as we have over the last 3 weeks, we have definitely changed things up when it comes to how we feed them.

We have had to make some sacrifices to get to where we are today but we are learning to cope with it. Things around the house may not be as neat and clean as we would like and this can sometimes lead to frustration but we know that the bigger picture is more important. Whether we are making time to cook healthier, do the challenge homework, reading our book or texting Tonya we know that these things are crucial to our success with this challenge.

We are amazed at how many excuses we have heard over the last 3 weeks when telling people about the 90 day Fitness Challenge. As you all know excuses are just that – excuses, and Tonya doesn’t tolerate them. I encourage you to let your spouse or significant other know how much it would mean for them to support you and possibly even join you in this endeavor. Don’t let them give you any excuses. Ultimately we are working hard to be healthy, sexy and more attractive for each other. It sure makes it easier to power through the homework when you look up and see the one you love struggling and you know they are struggling in part for you.

We are grateful to God for the health he gave us. We are grateful for our family member that introduced us to Tonya and the 90 day challenge (Thanks Jenny). We are grateful for Tonya and her patience and persistence with us in helping us on the journey toward regaining that health. Finally, we are grateful to each other for the support that we have on this journey.

We wish and pray that all of you could have the support of your spouse like we do. It is a truly phenomenal thing to know that after 15 years and many trials and tribulations we can face this challenge together and help each other to live a F.I.T. life. We have added another “T” in our family, F.I.T.T – Forever In Training Together!

The Whole Family!

It takes hard work and dedication and that is what Sarah and Brian are now doing! They have decided to make this a life long committment!

KEEP IT UP YOU GUYS!

Tonya

Mom of the Month for July- LeeAnn B.

2011-07-10T09:42:00.000-07:00

I am so honored to be saying Congratulations to our new Mom of the Month for MommyMovement Fitness! LeeAnn B. is dedicated to her (and her families) health and is highly motivated at each and every class she comes to (and she comes to a lot)!

LeeAnn is a first grade teacher during the school year so only gets to come to Strollers In Motion once a week but during the summer you can come to class pretty much any day and her and her daughter will be there! And on top of that she does Fit&Tone/CoreFusion once a week and the F.I.T. Challenge!

She is an amazing inspiration to many moms out there and I am always amazed at her energy!

Thank you LeeAnn for being such a great role model not only for your family but for all the families in MommyMovement Fitness!

Favorite pair of shoes and why?
My favorite pair of shoes are my running shoes. I know when I put them on that I am going for a run, which I have grown to love. They fit perfect and have helped me finish many 5K's and my first half marathon!

Lee Ann completed her FIRST 1/2 Marathon this year! In Oct. she will do her first FULL Marathon!!!

Did you start MMF to lose weight?
It was more a combination of losing weight and getting to exercise. After I had my daughter, Bryce in 2008, I wanted to start exercising again but I didn't want to leave her in a gym daycare. I wanted to spend all my time with her, so that wasn't an option. When I came across MMF it was like the best of both worlds! I got to exercise and be with my daughter!

Lee Ann and her daughter Bryce! Bryce LOVES pushing the stroller all over and doing Stroller In Motion classes! It is adorable!

What formats to you use?
During the school year, I go to Fit and Tone and Core Fusion classes once a week. Then I go to Strollers in Motion on Saturday mornings.
During the summer, I go to Strollers in Motion as many days as I can and continue to go to Fit and Tone and Core Fusion once a week. I also love to go to Moms in Motion Running Club when I can! I also have done Tonya's last 3 Challenges and have had lots of success losing weight and now maintaining my weight.

What a great looking family!

How has MMF changed your life?
I don't know where I would be without MMF. I have learned so much from Tonya on how to live a F.I.T life. I now eat healthier, exercise all the time and just love the way I look and feel. It's also been a great playgroup for Bryce. She loves going to "Stroller Class" and even has her own class at home with her stroller. I know that every day is going to be a struggle to keep this F.I.T. life, but it is worth it!

Keep up the healthy choices!

Mom of the Month- June 2011

2011-06-25T16:04:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Ashley W. She is not only MommyMovement Fitness' Mom On A Mission BUT also Mom of the Month for June! Make sure you are keeping track of Ashley's progress! Keep checking in on the blog!

She is doing amazing and is working REALLY HARD on changing her habits to healthier ones (not only for herself but for her WHOLE family)!!!:) Right now she in on vacation and still texting me what she eats and when she exercises! Now that takes dedication!

I am so proud of her! Keep it up Ashley you can do this!

Get to know Ashley more by reading below and seeing her family pics!

Favorite pair of shoes and why?

Having fun at the beach!There are two kinds of shoes I really enjoy wearing- any kind of sandals and my running shoes. I love any kind of sandal because they are so easy to put on and go! They also symbolize the word summer to me, which means school is out and I get to spend more time with my family! As for my running shoes, I feel stable and better about myself. I know that when I put on these shoes I am doing something to help better myself.

Did you start MMF to lose weight?

Yes! Of course I wanted to lose the weight, but knew I needed Ashley with her mom!to become physically stronger, so these classes have spurred me on. I knew things were wrong with me, but didn’t know where to start to find out what was going on with my body. It’s funny how things work out, because I as I started taking these classes, I learned about the other women in my classes and their health issues. I realized that I wasn’t alone with dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Disease as well as other hormone imbalance issues. In fact, a friend of mine from class introduced me to a hormone specialist in town which has been a complete godsend. Even though it’s been and probably will still be a LONG road, things are starting to look UP!

What formats do you use?

During the school year, I take Tonya’s Monday night Mommy Muscle and Restore the Core Class and on Wednesdays I do the “Butt Crack of Dawn” class at 5:15 a.m.. In the summer, I still take the Monday night classes and my son and I do Stroller Fit a couple days a week.

How has MMF changed your life?

Tremendously! It’s completely changed how I look at myself, at food and at life! Even though I know that everyday is a struggle to make good food choices, to exercise, to get the right amount of sleep, etc, I am learning that taking care of myself isn’t a bad or selfish thing! Whenever I start to get my shoes on to go to a class or to the gym, my son will ask me, “ Are you going to go x-er-cise?” I will tell him yes and he gets a big smile on his face. His big smile is a constant reminder that I am doing this not just for myself, but for my son and my family to live a healthier life!

Mom On A Mission :: Week 4

2011-06-20T08:02:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends-
I am so excited!!! I am starting to see a few small changes in my body. My hubby and I are getting ready to leave for a trip and while it is great problem to have, it has been a little stressful to find clothes and swimsuits that fit. I didn’t think I had lost enough to make a difference in my clothes, but when I went to try on a couple of my summer sundresses and my swimsuits that I was planning to take, they were too big!!!! I realize I am a ways away from my target goal, but it’s still fun to hunt for some new clothes.

On a different note, I went to the doctor this week due to my knee pain. It’s gotten very painful. She sent me to a PT and he has restricted me to walking only. No running for at least 6 weeks and “I get” to do exercises everyday in hopes of strengthening my muscles and tendons around my knee caps. : ) No lunges either. : ( So, if you happen to see me walking and not doing lunges at Mom’s in Motion, now you know why. I guess the silver lining to this is that at least it’s summertime and I am not having to do all of this while teaching school. If you are in the education industry, I am sure you understand what I am talking about. Everything happens for a reason. I have no idea whether I will hit my final weight goal or not, but I am going to do everything I can to succeed. Then, no matter what, I can honestly say that I have done all that could be done, in the circumstances that have been presented to me. Like Tonya says, it’s really not about the number, but what have I learned or done to make better lifestyle changes in my life and my family’s life. I will press on!!!!!!

So, my two new focuses for the next few weeks are going to be:
1. Figuring out how to burn calories without running- I plan to do a lot of walking, using the elliptical, and swimming, and am taking my bands and tubes with me on vacation.
2. How to eat healthier while on vacation. I am going to have to ask the restaurants how their food is prepared, and not feel like I am bothering the staff to make the food how I need it to be prepared. I don’t like being a pest- but this is something that I will just have to do if I want to keep heading in the right direction.
I hope you and your families are having a wonderful summer!
Ashley

Mom On A Mission :: Meet Ashley

2011-06-15T11:34:00.000-07:00

It is time to introduce our new Mom on A Mission, Ashley Wiltse!

Be sure to continue to check our Mom on A Mission page, as we update Ashely's measurements and stats, as well as, updated pictures, to find out how she's doing on her journey!

Here are a few words from Ashley about where she is in her life, the goals she's made, and what this opportunity means to her :

Hi! My name is Ashley Wiltse. I am 37 years old, married to a sweet guy (Sean) of almost 12 years and we have a little guy named Grier, age 3. When I am not busy chasing my little boy and/or being his taxi to activities, I am a teacher and work-full time during the school year. I was thrilled that Tonya asked me to be the next Mom on a Mission! Like many of you, we all have obstacles that we have overcome, in the process of overcoming, or feel like we are going to be overcoming that obstacle for quite awhile. Well, for me, it is a little bit of everything.

I love my family and my life. . .I just haven’t taken very good care of myself.

Perhaps some of you have been in my world, but thought that no one else could be going through the same issues! : ) Try this on for size: About 7 years ago, my husband I were trying to start a family. We have had many struggles with infertility, Polysytic Ovarian Disease, endometriosis, insulin resistance, etc. After suffering through miscarriages, surgeries, shots, drugs, IUI’s, we were finally blessed with a son, Grier! I was certain all of that dreary, depressive time of my life was over. (The way I thought I could self-soothe myself was through food!) Then, the pain got worse. Many days, it’s been difficult to just get out of bed and go to school. The pain from the endometriosis was/has been unbearable. I realized that there isn’t a food on this planet that is going to make me feel any better.

So, in January, I decided I have two choices:

Either I let all of this endometriosis beat me, or
I beat it through making some major choices in my life.

I chose option #2.

I have to tell you though, I am not a super-athlete. In fact, there are days where I might actually prefer going to the dentist instead of having to run, because it hurts my knees A LOT, but, I am hoping that through losing more weight, it will be come a bit easier on my joints so I can run longer. I have knee injuries and will probably be dealing with for a long time. Know what though? If this is all I have to contend with in life, it’s really just a drop in the bucket.

Like most of us, I am a creature of habit, so I know that I have to develop some different habits to really make good changes in my life. For the next 4 months, my 3 goals that I am focusing on are:

To spend the summer, learning to cook new healthy meals at home. I would like to discover 1-2 new meals a week and see how it works out with my family. If it’s a great recipe, then, I hope to make it again and freeze it so I will have some yummy dinners on hand when I go back to teaching in the fall.

To work on my cardiovascular endurance. I am going to enter in The Race For the Cure in honor of my mom in September. She is a 19 year survivor and I would honored to run the race to celebrate her! ( Remember, I told you all that I am not a huge fan of running, but I have to start somewhere! )

To lose 60 pounds by Labor Day.

I am excited to get started with this new journey! Thank-you Tonya for believing in me and for all of your support!

Ashley

F.I.T. Family 5K Race PIctures

2011-06-07T13:07:00.000-07:00

If you want to order you own FREE print (limit 5), like the one below, from the F.I.T. Family 5K Race, here is what you do!

1) Go to www.jacque-inc.com/viewproofs.html and click on the F.I.T. Family 5K gallery. Find the picture you want and take note of the picture #.
2) Email Heather at designmommy(AT)mommymovementfitness(DOT)com with the picture number(s) you want.
3) Heather will then email you the digital copy of your picture for you to print off at your favorite location!

If you want to see the pictures in a slideshow format, view the video below.

Mom On A Mission :: Stacy's Last Post

2011-06-06T07:22:00.000-07:00

Stacy has successfully completed her 4 month Mom On A Mission with Tonya. Here are her final words and video with her accomplishments and final thoughts on that past 4 months! She has done so well learning how to live a F.I.T. (forever in training) Life!

in Stacy's words :
June 4, 2011
Well, my one on one work with Tonya is completed and I've met my 1/2 marathon goal, got into my pre-baby jeans and lost nearly 20 pounds. Six months ago I would have never thought this would be possible. Not only do I feel like myself again, but I feel like a stronger more confident person. I believe in myself. I know that I can do anything that I set my mind to. I feel like a better role model for my kiddos. I have more energy. My spirit is stronger. This journey has been difficult, but I DID IT and it has been life changing!

I know that my journey is not over. I know that I need to continue this lifestyle. I need to remember to set time for myself and to get out there and exercise. I need to take the extra time to fix healthier foods. This isn't a temporary thing, I need to continue this for the rest of my life. Not only do I know that I need to do this for myself, but also for the most important thing in my life, my family.

I want to thank Tonya from the bottom of my heart. I also want to say thank you to my Monday night buddies for all of their support and words of encouragement. I particularly want to thank Vanessa Eberhart for being my inspiration, and last but certainly not least, I want to say thank you to my wonderful family. Without you all, I couldn't have done it.

Love,
Stacy

Strollers in Motion :: Zoo Wednesdays

2011-06-01T12:22:00.000-07:00

Strollers in Motion started it's Wednesday zoo workouts this morning. Meet inside the Cargill Learning center at 8:50 to check in. You either need a zoo membership or need to pay $4.50 per person for 3yrs and older. We do try and use the guest passes on other mom's membership to get people in for free, but that is on a first come, first serve basis!

Today was an epic first zoo workout day for Strollers in Motion! We had 23 strollers, 38 kids, 4 pregnant moms, 3 newborns, and 2 grandmas! It was so much fun!

June Minimuscle Newsletter

2011-05-31T20:47:00.001-07:00

Strollers in Motion Moves Outside

2011-05-05T18:45:00.000-07:00

Strollers in Motion has moved outside for the summer! Click the Summer Schedule icon on the left to view times and locations.

Remember to keep coats and blankets, as well as sunscreen and clip-on stroller fans in your car, you never quite know what the weather will be like. If there is a chance of rain, check back here the morning of class and the Strollers in Motion Location box will let you know if class is outside or inside!

Mom On A Mission :: Johnston's Half Marathon

2011-05-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

in Stacy's words : 5/2/2011

I feel amazing! Yesterday was my half marathon and feel like I'm on cloud nine today. I may be sore, but it is worth it. I have received so many supportive words and have friends that have been inspired and want to try for the half marathon in October. The sense of achievement is amazing. It was a challenge and there were times where I wanted to slow down, but Tonya and the fans were so wonderful. I pushed through the fatigue and pain and I feel like such a stronger person both inside and out. On race day, the atmosphere was great. Everybody there was so friendly and when they saw someone slowing down, they always seemed to have words of encouragement. I felt very welcome in the running community. I can't wait for future runs.

It makes me feel happy to know that I am setting a better example for my kiddos. Sadie was there to cheer me on. After the race yesterday, she wouldn't leave my side. She kept talking about the "marathon" and how mommy ran. I could tell she was proud and it just melted my heart. I know that my goals to live a healthier lifestyle will have major impact on kids and family. This makes me feel good.

This journey has been challenging and I know that the challenges will continue, but I know how to better handle them now. Running and excercise has become my outlet rather than eating. I'm ready for the new challenges life will bring.

I want to thank Tonya and my family from the bottom of my heart. Without you all, I couldn't and wouldn't have done this.

Mom of the Month for May: Kristin W.

2011-05-01T20:34:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Kristin!!! She is our Mom of the Month for May and deserves it! I enjoy having Kristin and her son Kaleb at Strollers In Motion every Monday! She does a great job pushing herself while having fun with her son!

Kristin also has done my last two challenges and has done an amazing job! I have to say Kristin has done everything I say related to living a healthier life and IT DOES SHOW! She doesn't just talk the talk but she walks the walk. She lost 20.5 pounds during the two challenges and looks amazing! Great job Kristin! Way to put the hard work into it!

She has also started CoreFusion! It is great to have her in this class format as well!

Good job Kristin for taking such great care of yourself so you can better take care of your family! You are a true testiment of living a F.I.T. (forever in training) life!

Read below to take a walk through Kristin's favorite shoes.

Kristin and her beautiful family! This is from the 1/2 marathon today! Her first one!

Her son and her foam roll (or his)!

Favorite Pair of Shoes and Why?
It's hard for me to pick one pair of shoes because shoe shopping is one of my favorite things! I don't know if you'd believe me if I told you how many pairs I have. A girl can never own too many! If I had to choose one I would pick a pair of snake skin, high heeled, gladiator sandals. These are my favorite shoes because I brought them on our trip to Las Vegas last year and every time I wear them they remind me of our trip. My husband, Luke, and I try to get away every year for a trip to Vegas with my best friend and her husband. This past year we were there for my 30th birthday! This is a special time each year that we can share just the two of us to relax and get away from a hectic and busy life with a 2 year old. When I wear these shoes they make me think of a time when I have fun, am carefree and can be myself!

Did you start MMF to lose weight?I signed up for Strollers in Motion this past fall because I was worried what I was going to do with an active 2 year old boy during the winter months! Mondays are my day off and we live right by Towne East so it was really convenient too. We have a babysitter that watches my son at our house so I thought it would also be a great way for him to socialize with other kids. At first Kaleb had a hard time adjusting to riding in the stroller during our workouts, but now he really likes it! On Mondays he always asks me if we can go and "play toys" with our "friends!"

Kristin and her son!

What formats do you use?Kaleb and I do Strollers in Motion every Monday. I have also participated in two of Tonya's challenges, the Holiday Challenge and the Snowsuit to Swimsuit challenge. I just finished my first six week session of Core Fusion. I really enjoyed it and will be signing up to do another session! I have also been running for the past year and will run in the Johnston's Half Marathon to complete my first half marathon race.

I love this picture!!!

How has MMF changed your life?Working with Tonya has been amazing!! I have always thought of myself as a healthy and active person. However, Tonya has pushed me beyond what I ever thought I was capable of! Since starting the Holiday Challenge I have lost 19 pounds. I have dropped two pants sizes and wear the same size jeans I used to wear in high school. I have really enjoyed both of the challenges!! I've received so much information about eating healthy and the accountability has helped me make good choices. My husband is a very picky eater so I usually have to make a different meal for myself, or adapt what I've made for my family so that it is more healthy for me. I am also much better at planning out our meals for the week.

MMF has also changed some of my husband's habits! He has been exercising more and sometimes I can convince him to come to Dad's Workout Day! He has commented himself that he is more concious of his portion sizes and that he doesn't feel as good when he eats out. He often asks me to show him some of the different workouts we do and is always impressed with how many times we do each of the exercises! Kaleb asks me now if we can "go running" with the stroller and he loves to copy me when I am stretching!

A great looking family!

It has been so great getting to know other Mom's and being inspired by them to keep trying harder. I still don't know if I'll ever catch some of them that push double and triple strollers!! But, I have become more consistent in all of my good habits and I am so happy with the results. Excercising has become and will continue to be a priority for me and my family!

Keep up the great work Kristin! You are an inspiration!

F.I.T in 2011,

Tonya

Johnston's Half Marathon

2011-05-01T19:54:00.000-07:00

Great job to all the Mommy Movement Fitness runners at the Johnston's half marathon today! 13.1 miles is an awesome accomplishment!

If you want or need help training for any distance for running, think about joining us Saturday mornings, for Mom's in Motion running club! Contact Tonya now!

Healthy Kid Weekend

2011-04-21T18:47:00.000-07:00

This last weekend was Healthy Kid's Day and Mommy Movement Fitness had it jammed packed with family-filled activities all revolving around creating healthy families and healthy kids!

First off, Saturday morning, we all gathered to show our support for March of Dimes - March for Babies. Not only did around 25 families come out to run, walk, skip, and stroll on the Mommy Movement Team, but we were able to raise over $700 for research to help with and prevent pre-mature births, birth defects, and infant health!!

Then, Sunday was our 3rd Annual Egg-ercise Hunt. A super fun event where kids and parents get to find plastic Easter eggs, each filled with different exercises, ranging from 25 squats to a 1/2 mile run! There are always a few races too, like bunny-hop sack races and bouncing ball races. And it all ends with a fun egg hunt just for the kids - their eggs are filled with treats instead of exercises though. :)

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2011-04-15T18:40:00.000-07:00

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3rd Annual Egg-ercise Hunt!!!

2011-04-08T21:00:00.000-07:00

Make sure to bring your own Easter basket!!! We will have a family Easter Egg Hunt (that involves a workout and 400 eggs), a fun grown up game, and then a kid's Easter Egg Hunt!!!

It is a lot of fun! You can go to http://www.meetup.com/ to RSVP (look under Wichita MommyConnection- if you need to be a member to RSVP)!!!

I'm crossing my fingers that it is a nice day!!! There is no rain date! Thanks to everyone who has helped out with this event!

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

Mom On A Mission :: Week 13

2011-04-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Stacy's doing great and really starting to enjoy running! Keep checking on her Mom on a Mission page to keep up with current pictures and stats!

In Stacy's words :
I never realized how much is involved with running. I really just thought that you buy comfy shoes and get out there and run. The more I get into it, the more "gear" that I want. This weekend I went and got Gu, new running pants, sports bra, a hat and now I want a Garmin, jogging stroller and treadmill. The more expensive things will just have to wait, although I feel as though I need them right now (lol!). This past Saturday Tonya and I got out and ran 8 1/2 miles. It was really hard, but I feel so great. At the beginning of this journey I would have never guessed that I could actually run more than 2 miles. I'm hooked! I'm feeling anxious about the half marathon, but I am looking forward to it. Eating is a constant challenge for me and the Diet Coke has always been an issue for me, but I can see the overall transformation in my eating habits. I'm so happy that I decided to take on this challenge. Although my time has been very limited, especially with my husband, I feel that these changes will help me for the rest of my life. I know that I'm leading a better example for my kids as well as my family. Both my friends and family have complimented my efforts and are starting to make changes for themselves as well. This makes me feel good too. I'm amazed that the changes that I felt would be nearly impossible to make are finally happening. :)

Snowsuit to Swimsuit F.I.T. Challenge Blogger- Ashley W.

2011-04-06T20:26:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Ashely W.! She is our F.I.T. blogger this week! Ashley had a slow start to texting me and emailing me what she ate but she has turned a corner and it is showing!

I have worked awhile with Ashley and so excited to see her get so excited about living a healthier lifestyle!

Remember challenge ladies, the F.I.T. challenge is not over yet!!! Keep doing your homework and stay in communication with me!

Ashley's story:

Hi there! My name is Ashley Wiltse. I am married to a wonderful hubby, Sean for almost 12 years and we have a sweet, fully energetic 3 year old boy named Grier. I work full-time, teaching 5th grade for almost 15 years. Like all of us, I am a very busy mommy, wife, teacher, etc., who has been used to putting everyone else in my life first, and myself last. Thankfully, Tonya has helped me find a balance. . .

As a school teacher, I like things organized, like to know what to expect and like to have everything planed down to the last minute of school. This is when my type “A” personality actually worked in my favor. I started to realize that if I can plan my classroom down to the nitty-gritty details, why can’t I at home? I used to come home at night after a very busy day at school, wondering what to cook for dinner. Because my hubby travels a lot ( his territory is the entire state of Kansas-except for Kansas City), I would always have our schedule for the week planned out ( appointments, haircuts, swim lessons, play-dates), but some reason didn’t think I needed to plan out meals. I was supposed to be a super mom, wife, teacher and friend and know what I was needing to do at all times, right? Wrong! No one can think on auto-pilot their entire day, and I was no exception!

Love the sunglasses!

A couple of months ago, my hubby and I were visiting about our health and the need for us to lose some weight. We want to lose the weight to be strong and healthy role models for our little boy and want to create healthier lifestyles. So, we brainstormed ideas as to how we are going to do this. His idea: eat “cookies”, you know, the ones that you have to buy from a medical office and then you eat a sensible dinner. ( While this may work for others, it wasn’t going to work for us.) My idea: continue working out with Tonya and continue doing her challenges. (I had lost some weight during the holiday challenge, so I was just planning on keeping going). After hearing of my hubby’s idea of eating cookies I found myself going into Tonya mode sayings phrases like “this isn’t just about losing the weight, it’s about creating a healthy lifestyle.” Then, I asked him what would he say when our son would see him eating his cookies and would want one? My husband just started laughing and said, “Okay, okay! I get it! I get it!”

This is when Tonya came into play! I have really appreciated her thoughts and ideas from our conference calls as well as her visiting with me during our classes. She has given me some great ideas about meal and snack planning. Having the being super-busy excuse simply isn’t going to cut it for me anymore! I now plan all our meals on Sundays, make salads for the week as well as wash and bag up fruit/nuts for snacks too. I also cook and freeze all of our meats that we will be using for the week too- grilled chicken, make ground turkey taco meat, ground turkey spaghetti sauce, etc. I can’t take any chances to not have anything healthy to eat or snack on when I need something to get me through the day, so I even bring veggies, fruit and water to leave in my fridge at school. Texting really does make me re-evaluate what I put in my mouth as well as what I drink. Water, cranwater and iced tea have become new friends of mine, even though I do miss drinking a Diet Coke every now and again.

Fun at the beach!!!

For exercise, it has been more of a challenge. I have been fighting a knee and shoulder injury, but I still take two of her class formats-”Fit and Tone/Core Fusion” on Monday nights and “Firm Your Butt Crack of Dawn” class on Wednesday mornings at 5:15 am. Even though I don’t always want to go to class after a long day, I have never regretted going to class because I always feel better and rest wonderfully at night. Tonya is great about creating individual exercise plans to help restore injuries too. Getting up at 5 am on Wednesdays forces me to get to bed early the night before and so I am continuing to work on getting more and better sleep for better weight loss. ( Last spring at one of our “butt-crack of dawn” classes, we were exercising outside and hearing roosters. How is it possible that we were up before the roosters?) On the days that I don’t have class, I either go for a walk either outside or at the gym or do a dance tape at home, sometimes minus one shoulder! Ha!

One last note-I have been reading a book called Wellness on a Shoestring. I like to read it on my Kindle while I am at the gym on the treadmill. A friend of mine introduced it to me after she heard I was trying to work hard on my weight loss goals. ( She was actually the ghost writer of the book!) One of the main points of this book is about how we must take care of ourselves before we can really take care of others. Hmmmmm- I wonder where we have heard about this before??? Ha! Ha!

Thank you Tonya for caring about my family, my health and me. I greatly appreciate your kindness,determination and for never giving up on me.

Thanks Ashley! Keep it up!

F.I.T. in 2011,

Tonya

April Mom of the Month: Lindsey T.

2011-04-04T14:28:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Lindsey T.! She is our April Mom of the Month!!!

I am so proud of Lindsey! She comes to Strollers In Motion with her kids almost everyday! She also particpates in my challenge: Snowsuit to Swimsuit F.I.T. Challenge and has done fabulous! She is doing a wonderful job living a F.I.T. life for her family (Forever In Training)!!! Keep it up Lindsey! You look great!

Lindsey and her family

Favorite Pair of Shoes and Why?

If I had to pick a pair of shoes, I'd have to go with a pair of Gap flip flops (as a past kate spade employee, kate would be horrified) I bought over a year ago and have worn any day I could get away with it over the past year. My infatuation for flip flops has been a long and developing love. I have always been more comfortable wearing as close to nothing as possible. Over the past four years, though, they became important because we traveled a lot. Living in Michigan by no family had us in an airplane at least once every other month if not more. The only thing harder than trying to get through security with one baby, all your junk, and a stroller that has to be broken down is going through with two babies, all your junk, and a double stroller that has to be broken down (some trips you could have added our two original babies - miniature long haired dachshunds - to the mix).

Lindsey's adorable kids!

Did you start Mommy Movement Fitness to lose weight?A few months before leaving Michigan, I jumped on MeetUp.com to see if there were any mom groups in the area. When I joined Wichita Mommy Connection, I had no idea that it was linked to MMF. I went to my first event, the pumpkin patch, as my husband and mom were still working on unpacking our house. While I was there, I met Tonya and a few other moms and found out a little more about MMF. I really wanted to lose weight and get back in shape but more than that, I was looking to meet some other moms in the area. Since October 2010, I have met many wonderful moms and as an added bonus, lost 24 pounds. I have lost all of my baby weight from my first pregnancy (my oldest is almost three) plus a little more!

Happy birthday Quinn!!!

What formats do you use? My rugrats and I come to at least four Strollers in Motion classes a week (with exceptions if we are traveling or have family in town). My velcro babies come with me just about everywhere because my husband's work schedule is always changing. It is great being able to be done working out by 10 in the morning and not having to save it until my kids are napping or down for the night! I also joined the Snowsuits to Swimsuits challenge this winter/spring. I am horrible about remembering to text Tonya what I have eaten for the day; however, I have stuck to it at home and knowing her support is there keeps me losing weight.

How has Mommy Movement Fitness changed your life? MMF helped make Wichita my home. We came here knowing almost no one (My aunt and uncle live here but we don't see them often. They are Westsiders and have admitted that coming to the East side where we live doesn't happen often for them.). As soon as I started coming to class, about two weeks after we moved, Wichita felt more like home. Tonya has a great group of women that come to her Strollers in Motion class and I feel lucky to now know them!

It has also been wonderful and adorable to watch my son make friends with the other kids in class. He loves coming to class and getting to run around with kids he now refers to as friends.

Lastly, I haven't felt this great in years!! I have always wished that I could lose some weight, we even bought an elliptical after my son was born; however, until I started MMF I struggled to make all the right choices to help lose that weight. My family eats a lot healthier than we used to. My son has even start eating some vegetables because they are now more available. I always have some cut and munch on them throughout the day.

Having fun at the zoo!

Have a F.I.T. week,

Tonya

tonya@mommymovementfitness.com