TODAY IS A NEW DAY AND A CHANCE FOR A FRESH START

TODAY IS A NEW DAY AND A CHANCE FOR A FRESH START I know for a lot of people the idea of making lifestyle changes, losing weight, starting exercise, getting out of or away from unhealthy relationships etc. can be overwhelming.  The idea behind the fitness boot camp...
Making it to 15 years of marriage.

Making it to 15 years of marriage.

Making it to 15 years of marriage. As I sit on our Anniversary Day (November 30th) and ponder why Laird and I have had the good fortune to be together a total of 17 years, I realize it’s like climbing a tall mountain.  You don’t look up at the top and...
Living in the Now

Living in the Now

Living in the Now Break out your granola because I want to talk about being “present” with a small glimpse to the future.  I promise not to get too deep into the cliche’, but I must admit as each year passes this does become so much more of a focus....
ESPNW SUMMIT – Multitasking Athletes

ESPNW SUMMIT – Multitasking Athletes

ESPNW SUMMIT – Multitasking Athletes At the espnW Summit for women’s sports, we highlighted women’s sports and their contributions to society and everyone’s lives. Many of the women who attended were mothers, and many were working with kids or helping kids to be...
Trying to Find the Sweet Spot

Trying to Find the Sweet Spot

Trying to Find the Sweet Spot I go through my day to day life switching between living it, and observing myself living it.  Almost as if I am floating above myself and my thoughts and feelings from time to time.  My favorite is when I see myself over reacting or...
StandUp Paddle, A New Fun Way To Exercise

StandUp Paddle, A New Fun Way To Exercise

StandUp Paddle, A New Fun Way To Exercise I think the intimidation of doing something different or a sport that takes equipment can keep women from trying NEW activities.  I love stand up paddling because I can organize all of the equipment myself.  Even though the...
Mix Up Your Workout Routine

Mix Up Your Workout Routine

Mix Up Your Workout Routine I was in my car the other day and suddenly noticed all the Halloween decorations everywhere. At that moment it hit me how we all get shoved from one holiday and one week and one year to the next. No wonder we’re not inspired to work...
Fight The Exercise Blues

Fight The Exercise Blues

Fight The Exercise Blues I was feeling the blah’s of summer being over, days shorter, and air cooler.  Just feel a little less energetic, and I was thinking that since the challenge is over you guys must be feeling some of this yourself for the same or different...
Why all the layers?

Why all the layers?

Why all the layers? There have been songs written about it, books, and classes taught about life’s treadmill.  I oscillate back and forth between wanting to go out and work, dominate these things of the world, consume, gain more status, show how smart I am, to...
Even though I know better I still torture myself from time to time

Even though I know better I still torture myself from time to time

Even though I know better I still torture myself from time to time On my workout site I record 4 to 5 minutes exercise routine demos that people can then print out and do at home. I have been doing this for more than two years and from time to time I will look over...

DON’T FEAR THE FOOD, EAT BREAKFAST

DON’T FEAR THE FOOD, EAT BREAKFAST What is our big fear or hang up about breakfast? No time? How long does it take to throw together a scrambled egg or some oatmeal? Not hungry? Eat something light and I don’t mean a bagel with cream cheese. There are so many...

Take Control of Your Health

Take Control of Your Health By Gabby Reece In a time of feeling like everything is out of control; war, economy, strange weather, kids etc, this is THE BEST TIME to take control of your health. I know I sound like a broken CD, but in reality there really is so little...
Savor the last days of summer!

Savor the last days of summer!

Savor the last days of summer! By Gabby Reece It’s hard to imagine in all of this 100-degree weather that, yes, summer is coming to an end. I think it’s a great opportunity to charge up those body solar panels for the upcoming fall/winter season. So if...
Our Podcast with Jay Mohr

Our Podcast with Jay Mohr

Our Podcast with Jay Mohr Our Pod Cast is free on itunes Laird and I August 17th. Listen to the Full Episode To listen to an audio podcast, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to download and subscribe to podcasts.
Have Some Fun

Have Some Fun

Have Some Fun I realized something about training that is so important. Have some fun!! What a concept. I go day after day doing my “workout routine” or better yet “regimen” mindlessly grinding through it. Today, I had a pool workout where a...

Never Ending Challenges

Never Ending Challenges By Gabby Reece I think I end up starting new challenges weekly.  I have the one month challenge, the no chocolate or bread challenge, the only drink water challenge, and the list goes on and on.  What I do like about setting a clear cut goal is...
My Be Healthy Top 10 List By Gabby Reece

My Be Healthy Top 10 List By Gabby Reece

My Be Healthy Top 10 List What does your checklist look like? I started thinking about my list of areas to focus on when I’m trying to be healthy, keep stress at bay, and stay in shape. Here’s my list… Exercise. I find this to be the one medicine...
Gabby’s Train 360

Gabby’s Train 360

Gabby’s Train 360 Like Gabby’s Facebook for the latest updates on her new and improved workouts. Gabby strives to provide fitness fans with quality, functional workouts that maximize time and get you results. For health and fitness tips, articles, and more...
Why are we so surprised athletes “cheat”?

Why are we so surprised athletes “cheat”?

Why are we so surprised athletes “cheat”? Why are we so surprised athletes “cheat” when we have sent a clear message that we only care about winning? Around the world and especially in the US we really only want to talk to #1.  We want our...
10 Questions: Gabrielle Reece

10 Questions: Gabrielle Reece

10 Questions: Gabrielle Reece It’s hard not to admire – and maybe even envy – a mom who says that her favorite family activity is to take her four-year-old child for an hour-long paddle on a 12-foot surfboard through the Pacific Ocean. But would you expect anything...
Gabby Reece’s Blogs for KatieCouric.com

Gabby Reece’s Blogs for KatieCouric.com

Gabby began writing for KatieCouric.com this summer, 2012. Check out her first debut! Seeking a Healthy Balance There is so much information on nutrition and exercise that it’s almost overwhelming. Is dairy good or bad? Should I lift weights or do resistance training?...
I’m Not Trying to Fool You

I’m Not Trying to Fool You

I’m Not Trying to Fool You I’m not trying to fool you; my life and circumstances aren’t perfect Sometimes it’s easy to write a nice and neat entry and make it seem all peachy in my world.   Perfect family, perfect life, perfect ME.  I mean why do you think we have...
March of Dimes, imbornto

March of Dimes, imbornto

March of Dimes, imbornto Q&A with Gabby Reece and Doug Staples, Senior Vice President for Strategic Marketing and Communications March of Dimes March of Dimes, imbornto Gabby – Q.  Tell us about the imbornto campaign. Doug – A.  The imbornto campaign was...