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What a year 2019 has been so far! And what a year it’s going to be. First, though, I’d like to take a minute and re-introduce myself to you. I have a ton of new people following me now. THANK YOU. My name is Courtney Blanco, and I’ve been coaching people like you for going on 6 years now, though I’ve spent the last 9 years in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor as well.  I have my Bachelor’s in Exercise Science.  I have an incredible husband, and we have two young children. I  actually started with BeachBody after ourRead More →

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2019 is here! I’m back, and here’s a new recipe. All in one run-on sentence. Not really. Thanks for clicking over! I know I said I’d have this up earlier, but #momlife. Now that mes enfants are asleep, I can blog. So 2019 is here, and I’m once again starting a program. Again. My delusions of grandeur and actually working out over Christmas-New Year week obviously were pipe dreams and didn’t happen. BUT I did not gain any weight that week, so my gains of my Week 1 attempt were not for naught. Tomorrow is my final workout for the week, and marks a completeRead More →

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Hey Madison, WI readers! Madison has been a great city for us.  There’s so much to do, and I’ve found a really awesome running community–even though I haven’t gotten to run as much as I would like to! That being said, I want to share something with you all! Saturday July 7 is the Fitchburg Festival of Speed!  There’s a 5K, a 25-mile bike ride, 1 mile run, Kids Fun Run, and free concert too!  VIP access includes unlimited food and drink (including alcohol!)  Click here to save 40% on your registration (including 40% off VIP)! I am SUPER excited to be a part ofRead More →

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It really wasn’t a “What a Birthday!” in an overly exciting way:  my daughter’s first Last Day of School took priority.  We had birthday/last day of school ice cream, went to the park.  I cleaned before heading to bed myself.  #superexciting #notreally I know I’m not THAT old–but I felt it!  I was exhausted by 9pm lol  Of course, then the kids were wired and totally awake, hanging out watching their tablets together <3 <3  When we finally called it quits (and after a wonderful chat with my dearest hubby) I fell SOUND asleep.  Waking up this morning, I think I’ve figured out why: allergies.Read More →

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Summer Body Boot Camp starts April 23! Seriously–it’s not too late! This new program I’ve been doing the last 5 weeks has been AWESOME.  I’ve lost 4 inches overall, 2 from my waist.  But some of my colleagues’ clients have had CRAZY results in the first 2 months.  Like, INSANE.  And that’s why I gave in to my FOMO and jumped on this program. SO GLAD I DID! I lost 4 inches overall, 1 of those around my waist.  In 4 weeks!  Not to mention the Strength Victories:  I can do a full side plank again;  those dumb renegade rows with a twist I canRead More →

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Fitness is a journey.  Most journeys–especially in great literature–teach the person on that journey a lesson or two.  Now, I’m most certainly not comparing myself to any great literary character, but ALL OF US are on a journey and learning along the way. What I’ve learned so far could be said more like “What I’ve Learned (Again) So Far.” I’ve learned (again) so far that Practice makes Perfect, and that Progress IS Perfection.  When we start something new, or different, we AREN’T going to be perfect at it.  Especially right away.  Even when we start something again, it’s going to take us a while toRead More →

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Yep.  I lost my battle with FOMO. I also happened to lost my battle with my “Everybody’s doing it, so I’m NOT going to do it” high school self.  Yep.  If it was popular, I didn’t like it.  Pop music.  Fashion trends.  Stuff like that. I try really hard to not be like that–to enjoy something for its value, not just because it’s popular. But sometimes old habits are hard to break.  Like, ALL old habits are hard to break.  In fact, they’re a bitch to break.  But it’s good to break the old bitches Do you ever “watch and see?”  By that, I mean doRead More →

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We *finally* have snow! It’s a sexy snow day!  Only a few inches, but more than a dusting. It finally feels like winter, and I’m super happy!! I need to get out and make a snow angel, and a snowman. Would you like pics? Comment “YES!” and I’ll post my snow angel! But let’s admit it, winter is not a sexy season, am I right? Bulky coats, heavy sweaters, comfy pajamas do a fantastic job hiding our winter fluff. And it’s easy to get fluffy–easier to stay warm in bed instead of getting to the gym (or home gym). Warm winter comfort foods aren’t exactlyRead More →

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There is a lot of hoopla out about probiotics and prebiotics.  We know they’re in yogurt.  There’s even a brand of yogurt that actively touts their probiotics (Activia).  So what’s the deal, why are probiotics so important?  And what the heck is a prebiotic?  How are they related? Probiotics (meaning “for life”) are the opposite of antibiotics (“against life”).  Our gut is naturally supposed to have a variety of Lactobacillus bacteria in it.  These good bacteria help with a myriad of things, from immune health to digestive health.  They also help with urogenital health. “Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth and/or activity of bacteriaRead More →

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Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you had a great week! Time for some honesty here.  I have done 2 of my 5 workouts so far this week.  I’m going to get my 3rd one in later this morning, but I wanted to share with you first.  Firstly, I am SORE.  Like, I haven’t been this sore in FOREVER.  Monday was Leg Day, and today Friday, I’m finally only minimally sore going up and down the stairs.  I don’t feel like I did anything crazy as far as the workout went, and weights were very light, but it was work.  More work than it should haveRead More →