XL Country 100.7 KXLB Radio » Colleen at The Ridge http://xlcountry.com Tue, 21 May 2013 15:19:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Weekend Warrior – Colleen At The Ridge http://xlcountry.com/weekend-warrior-colleen-at-the-ridge/ http://xlcountry.com/weekend-warrior-colleen-at-the-ridge/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:09:57 +0000 Colleen O'Quinn http://xlcountry.com/?p=11960 I work hard during the week.  I have my job, of course...the kids, the house, the yard, etc.  Plus, I work out with super trainer, Annie twice a week.  I eat healthy, and am being pretty darn good about not having weekday cocktails

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I admit, I have been kind of frustrated the past few times I have worked out with Annie.  Not frustrated with her, but myself.  I knew I was getting stronger and in better shape, because the workouts seemed easier.  Then, all of a sudden, I felt weaker, and was having a hard

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Swear I am not lying about this.  I was getting into the shower last night, and in typical fashion, I had several children with me.  I don't remember the last time I went into a bathroom alone

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I've been working out for a while now, and feeling pretty sassy.  My trainer, Annie even told me I should eat more, because I wasn't losing any more weight

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It's happening, my body is changing!  I told you before that I have always been pretty lucky in terms of losing weight quickly (thanks to those before me!).

This time hasn't been so easy.  I hate to admit it, but i

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I have been working so hard with Annie and The Ridge Athletic Club to get back in shape

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As I told you on my last blog, it was a big day for me last week, as my favorite jeans fit again!  That gave me the courage to get on the scale.  I was a bit disappointed.  Haven't really lost any weight.

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I thought I was pretty good last week.  Went to Pilates and kickboxing at The Ridge Athletic Club.  Went for walks and bike rides, and ate healthy, low fat, low-calorie foods (except for Easter brunch).

Annie came back from a week long vacation, and I realized

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HOLY...SORE...MUSCLES!  I went to kickboxing yesterday.  I thought the class started at noon, turns out, there is a "kwik kore" class at noon, and kickboxing at 12:15.  I think the definition of "kwik kore" is "try to kill Colle

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I know it's been a few days since I blogged...it's also been a few days since I worked out, as the G.I. stomach bug runs rampant through our house.  I did make it to a Pilates class.  Before I fell apart a c

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One issue with having three young children in preschool and school is that they pick up crud from other kids.  This week, I have had two sick kids at two different times.  I am getting it.  I could feel it yesterday when I woke up

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Didn't get to go to the gym today.  We were just turning in when Matthew threw up.  I thought it might be just an upset tummy from birthday party treats, but once again, I will not take a sick child to a daycare situation, hoping other parents do the same!

Mike had to work late tonight, so the evening classes were out of question.  That is the hard part of working out for me.  Not necessar

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I was out running errands today and STARVING!  So were the kids.  They talked me into McDonalds because there are apparently RIO toys there.  I ordered them their chicken nuggets and apple dippers, and

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I love food.  I know the experts say you should eat to live, but I live to eat.  I do eat pretty healthy...fresh ingredients, lots of fruits and vegetables, fish, and no processed food.  But I love wine, bread, cheese and steak.  This is why I w

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Went for my workout today, after several days off.  Vegas was fun...too much fun!  I admit, I probably had too much to drink this weekend, but wasn't too bad with the food.  We went out for seafood, I had yogurt and granola for break

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Went to The Ridge today to meet with Annie, the super-trainer!  Once again, so happy with The Ridge for hooking me up with her.  She's sweet, funny, beautiful...and SO MEAN to me!  Actually, she has a way of getting me to push myself, without actually hurting mys

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I had a sick boy all weekend, so I didn't make it into the Ridge.  I am the Mom who won't take my sick children to a day care situation...I think it's rude.  So, I had to find ways to work out on my own.  I wi

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