Abercrombie & FITness

Making FITness a lifestyle

SALUDE! SKOAL! Kung Pai. Cheers Y’all! Toast to the fact that Spring has sprung and that Summer is near. Order up a homemade champagne cocktail and do whatever makes you happy! CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL  SUGAR CUBE BITTERS (orange) CONTREAU HOW TO MAKE IT! Place the sugar cube in the bottom of the champagne glass.  Douse the… Continue reading Mother’s Day Cheers to you!

Prepare for home facial bliss! Introducing the Trilogy Wand, a three in one in home facial spa experience. This do-it-yourself beauty wand is sure to leave your skin begging for more. The first of it's kind, The Trilogy Wand is a way to enhance or extend the life of your skin care and or beauty… Continue reading The Trilogy Wand

If my sneakers could talk they would have a smorgasbord to brag about! Mainly our. relationship. Me and my sneaks are friends. They are like my daily ride or die buddies. My sneakers are like a tribe of their own. I rely on my sneakers just like we rely on our best friends word of… Continue reading SPRING SNEAKER TALK

Ladies and gents...it's been a wild year. Abercrombie & FItness was no stranger to the bizarre twist and turns of 2021. Last January, clients (old and new) began to trickle into the gym for face to face and one on one contact. It was so nice to have some "in the flesh" folks in the… Continue reading ABERCROMBIE & FITness BEST OF 2021

Hotel BAR @ the Peak Hotel. Downtown Telluride Step into "Telluride" with big expectation! The best snow skiing, snow boarding, and or snow sports in Colorado, in my experience. Centered in small valley, Telluride is an exclusive and super unique town and mountain. It's luxurious ski options and small crowds keep the mountain traffic to… Continue reading Telluride Advocate

It had been over 15 years since Mr. Chicken Fry and I had visited Cabo San Lucas. And although CABO was not on our regularly scheduled Summer travel agenda it was a perfect place to land for the long holiday weekend. We packed our bags for some sun and family-friendly fun. Viva Los Cabos! Landing… Continue reading Sun kisses from CABO

There is sooo much to love about sunny San Diego. It's the perfect long weekend getaway. If you are looking for a family friendly holiday get away spot, Coranado Island is ready and waiting. There is something for everyone. The weather is almost always amazing making for a warm backdrop of activities. Biking, walking, jogging,… Continue reading San Diego / Coranado

THE PREP KITCHEN is my newest obsession for healthy pre-cooked meals delivered right to your front door! Did you hear me? "Healthy" gourmet meals that don't require an ounce of work. NO PREP time, NO COOK time! Unlike other meal delivery companies such as Blue Apron or Hello Fresh, The PREP KITCHEN, AKA "PK" does… Continue reading THE PREP KITCHEN

The word "too" before or after anything is what we call imbalance. Too much or too little of anything is not balanced. We can drink too much water and we might not be drinking enough. We can over-exercise and yet not exercise enough. We can shop and overspend and those who don't ever spend both… Continue reading IMBALANCE

Girlfriends, the pesky last 5-10 pounds can be so frustrating. RIGHT?!?    Why is it so hard?   Most likely it’s because vanity pounds have nothing to do with actual health.   The last 5-10 pounds are generally a personal preference! I look at vanity pounds as a personal individual ascetic.  We all have a set… Continue reading Vanity Pounds

For mature audiences only! After four or more years of listening to women discuss their hormone treatment plans, I made a calculated decision that it was now my turn. I felt an abounding need to have my very own hormone panel. As a mature 47 year old woman, I scheduled an appointment with LIFESTREAM ,… Continue reading Let’s talk about sex baby let’s talk about hormones and ME!

Introducing the NouFlex High Bar! This adaptable piece of home workout equipment caught my eye about 8 weeks ago. And like I thought, it's a compact, versatile piece of FITness equipment. The NouFlex HighBar is a resistance training system for all FITness levels. Offering different ranges in resistance, the NOUFLEX High Bar comes with three… Continue reading NouFlex High Bar and resistance bands

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Angi who from the time she was born had blonde curly eyelashes. She grew up knowing that mascara was a lifeline. For decades, Angi swabbed coats and coats of mascara on her lashes daily to compensate for the lackluster blonde lashes and eyebrows that left her… Continue reading A TALE OF TWO LASHES!

This compact piece of equipment is operational for home, gym, outdoor or hotel travel workouts. It’s light weight but sturdy for high impact high intensity interval training. My newest FITness obsession is the TerraGlide. A four wheeled wicked cool balance and core trainer. It’s core- iffic! At any time pop the wheels out lock them… Continue reading TerraGlide

It's true - the Baby Girl Teen Queen is headed to college. All my mom ears hear is that my baby girl is going to live in another state (AKA 5.5 long hours away from my arms, I mean home!) GULP! To ensure that she has all the comforts, all the cuteness and all the… Continue reading Girl Dorm Essentials

Are you ready for the EASIEST most simple family-style meal on planet earth? It's loaded with protein and there is almost no prep time. If you're into chicken get ready for finger-licking finger food. I have made it with drumsticks and or chicken thighs and both cook up flavorful and perfect every time. WHAT YOU… Continue reading Drumroll for Drumsticks

I have eagerly been anticipating the big announcement....drum roll, please. The fine folks at TerraCore have asked me to participate in a giveaway. I'm beaming with excitement to gift someone my very favorite piece of workout equipment on planet earth! GIVE AWAY DETAILS AND HOW TO ENTER - SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM From the second… Continue reading TERRACORE GIVEAWAY – AUGUST 1

Muscle Tank by Core 10 bright-colored muscle tank is the Summer vibe. It cuts in at the waist and has detailed ruching on both sides. It comes in other colors and is thin and lightweight. Breathable fabric perfect for summer sweat sessions! And these leggings are incredible. Soft, compression and can you even believe this… Continue reading Active wear

Stepping way out of my box and into poblano peppers! Y'all know that I don't necessarily "cook". It's not my true love language but something came over me yesterday and I had to have it. What started as light bar banter chit chat the night before was stuck in my head and I had to… Continue reading Stuffed Poblano Peppers – healthy home cooking

It's a funny thing to say..."but from the moment we met online we just clicked." I met Amber online through my virtual workout program. There is a very specific vibe of cheerful happiness in Amber's presence. You will see it in her pictures and I felt it from the second we connected on Zoom for… Continue reading Amber: An Ambassador of Pure Energy

Welcome to the week.   Summer is in full swing.  Thankfully, all of the excitement and hustle-bustle of graduation is behind us.  But there will be no settling down per se.  The obligation of all things freshman year of college is full steam ahead.  In fact, it reminded me of a previous post I wrote… Continue reading Healthy Obligations

How could anyone forget this smile! Sharon’s sweet smile and precious heart came to me virtually about 9 am so grateful for Angi and her work-outs! They helped me to get through a Spartan Race on June 12, 2021 that had been postponed from June of 2020. Leading up to March 2020, I lived in… Continue reading Smiling Sharon: inspiring grit

For a full look at all the Abercrombie and FITness top picks for activewear, fitness equipment, kitchen essentials, muscle recovery, supplements and sparkle click HERE! Have you heard of AIR TAGs? Apple has now made it easy and crazy affordable to find your stuff! By stuff I mean your dogs, cats, animals, bags, keys, purse,… Continue reading Prime day + Healthy Savvy Fun Finds

I have been traveling to Cancun, Mexico for the better part of 40 years. Suffice it to say I have watched it go from jungle to a bee bopping hot spot! What I have never experienced in Cancun until recently is an ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT. To tell you the truth I was terrified. To think of… Continue reading Viva La Mexico

All the way from SAN FRANCISCO, CA meet Michelle. This amazing woman came into my life last year during the pandemic. She was one of the many who choose to have the camera on during the workouts. Michelle was always bright, cheery and most engaging. Not only was she inquisitive about the exercises but I… Continue reading Strength over Skinny! – Meet Michelle

Introducing....all the way from Oregon, Suzanne H. Would you believe that Suzanne and I had a one-time day trip encounter in San Diego, California on a private boat. Neither of us really knew that one 40 min deep conversation on a random Sunday boat cruise would turn into a full-fledge friendship. BUT IT DID! Suzanne… Continue reading Suzanne H: Success Story

June marks a significant anniversary and special moment in time for Abercrombie &FITness! It was las June when I began hosting large zoom workout sessions! Over the last year I have had the privilege of training women ALL over the United States. Many of which have stayed the course and committed to the workout sessions.… Continue reading MARGIE GOSS SUCCESS STORY

I'm taken by a true story. There is nothing like a true story to sweep you off your feet and tug at your heartstrings. I don't read or watch a lot of fiction but honey I can get LOST all up in a true story. This month, it's all about true testimonials at Abercrombie and… Continue reading Samantha: Success story

Stay Golden...I just love this sleeveless tank! I found it on Amazon. It's a quality t-shirt material and it's under $20. I love the colors and the positive theme! Stay Golden! Why yes...I like a golden glow, I love the golden sunshine and CRZ Yoga biker shorts! The naked feeling high-rise biker shorts are truly… Continue reading STAY GOLDEN

The teen queen is soon to be a high school graduate and to celebrate the occasion I'm throwing a party! She wanted the party to be frilly and fun. I rented a OH MY SUGAR BAR gorgeous full 8 feet by 8 feet flower wall as a picture backdrop! It's feminine and soft for all… Continue reading GRADUATION STATION PARTY & GIFTS

This is the time of year I start forecasting my Spring and Summer workout wardrobe. Freshen it up a bit. I like to add a few new colors to the mix. This three pack of muscle tanks is a sweet deal! Choose from a variety of colors. They are light weight and super breathable. Tanks… Continue reading Set me up Spring & Summer

It’s time to level up my toothbrush game! Allow me to confess. I’m a massive over-brusher. I’m a little obsessive and tend to brush my teeth on average 5-6 times a day. It’s the first thing I do in the morning. My second brush comes just after my two hour coffee ritual. Burst brush I… Continue reading BURST

I was not a stellar stand-out superior student.  The last time my report card had a sea of A's, was in elementary school.  But before all of you brainiacs label me dumb please keep reading. I honorably held a strong A-B, with the occasional C in math, sort of report card.  And...unlike most of my… Continue reading Report Cards

It happens! I have it to.  I'm middle-aged so sue me!  My 30's seem like a complete blur! It's as if I was trapped in fast forward. Forty-five came out of no where and sucker punched me in the gut!  Two years later, I celebrated a small covid birthday which with good math puts me… Continue reading Middle Age Workout Guide

Where does pure motivation come from? The answer might surprise you! It comes from the inside. It’s what drives you to do something. Motivation is the thing that moves you to action. Inspiration comes from the outside. We are often inspired by outside influences. We might find inspiring solace in a book or catching a… Continue reading Motivation moves you

This time of year always begs for something new. Spring seems to be a time of renewal and openness to getting organized. As a fresh start to the month, I say toss out all of your old hole-ie socks! You know the ones. The pair that bug you because they have lost their strength. Stock… Continue reading Spring Time = Gym Time

This post is NOT about coffee!  It's about how to start your day! I operate under the assumption that there are two kinds of morning people, those who are graceful and collected and those who aren't!  Which one are you? Are you one of those smooth morning routine types whose morning mimics a professional pit… Continue reading Bold Beginnings

Caffeine, Coco nibs, red peppers, grapefruit, ginger, and green tea, have all been linked to weight loss. Is it true? The answer is yes, but... In day to day real life, these "superfoods" only contribute to weight loss or help speed up the metabolism a tincey tiny bit. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about… Continue reading Move more, Eat less + other rocket science-savvy

No one told SOREL started making sneakers! Coming in hot at $139 but I have to say I'm surprised they aren't $250! These shoes are the bomb. I love the look all the way around. They come in four other color combos. They are unique in that they tie under the shoe. They tie tight… Continue reading For the love of ACTIVITY! (active wear)

My spouse, my kids, my roommate, my bestie will NOT eat healthy. How are you suppose to clean up your diet when those around you eat like crap? YOU DO YOU! DO YOU BOO! No one is holding you hostage and force feeding you SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES. Those friends, family, or co-workers who choose to inhale… Continue reading But _____ won’t eat healthy with me!

I'm about to say some things about the D-word. DIET. A lot of what I'm about to harp on you already know to be true. What I hope is that maybe my direct words and approach will enlighten you when it comes to DIETING. A huge problem with RESTRICTIVE diets or dieting is this, "if… Continue reading A prediction on restriction

I'm going to keep it real and keep it in the family. And by family I mean, my tribe, my friends, my goal-getters and girl gang workout warriors here is a little something different. Today is an all inspiring post about a bad to the bone female who can't be stopped. A girl who genuinely… Continue reading Novaturient (online boutique)

First week of January in the books...How did it go? I hope you didn't do what I think you did?!?! Don't do it! Don't do it! Whatever you do...DO NOT set your pretty little self up for shame and disappointment. If you are contemplating weight loss or living a more active lifestyle for your beautiful… Continue reading Set RESOLUTION but now experiencing severe to moderate anxiety!

Happy new year everybody! We had a white Christmas from the bustling valley of Crested Butte, Colorado. A place I hadn’t been since I was 15! What hasn't changed is the darling quaint gingerbread town. Brightly painted shops, restaurants, and galleries galore! The town of Crested Butte is approximately 2.5 miles away from the ski… Continue reading Crested Butte, Colorado

How do I get by during the long cold Winter months? I buck it up and bundle up! It's the only way to survive and breathe in fresh air! I hit the pavement looking like a bloated bank robber. Hat, scarf, gloves, several under layers, a puffy coat and whatever else I can find. Id… Continue reading BUCK UP AND BUNDLE UP

YEAR END sounds so final!  And like never before this "year-end" will be a biggie.   I for one will be giving 2020 a queen-worthy, TEXAS size wave goodbye. Bring on brighter days. CHECK OUT ALL THE ABERCROMBIE & FITness APPROVED active wear, gym equipment and more! ABERCROMBIE FITness AMAZON STORE! Calendars and schedules are… Continue reading Tighter and Brighter CHRISTMAS FITness

The following low carb recipe is not only easy but it's also a low-fat Abercrombie and FITness approved recipe. While I can't take credit for this tasty warm delightful dish, I can boast that I put my own personal spin on it. It's a hybrid between bean soup and hearty chili. Speaking of hybrid -… Continue reading White Chicken Chili

Prepare now. Do your due diligence to prevent the post holiday blubber regret.   Typically the day after Thanksgiving is a shocker. You wake up feeling bloated and guilty! Reality kicks in. You suddenly realize that Christmas is four weeks away which means five weeks until New Year's Day! Honey, we need to get excited about… Continue reading HOLIDAY DUE DILIGENCE

We are a week away from Thanksgiving. A traditional holiday that fundamentally revolves around food, family and football.  Do yourself a ginormous favor and make a plan.  Heaven knows you don't want to make the same mistake you made last year.   Remember?  Remember you stuffed yourself so silly that you had to resort to… Continue reading Thanksgiving overload

I'm a sucker for vibrant stripes. I guess it's the strong 70's vibe I get when I wear it. I found this darling pull over/tunic on Amazon. This top is not bulky or thick and it easily tucks into jeans. I have been wearing it untucked with leggings or tucked in with jeans. I'm wearing… Continue reading Sweatshirt Season

2020 has been groundhog year. I'm still in shock that the whole world actually shut down for an extended period of time. There was fear of the unknown, panic, and terror of a highly contagious virus. I can't deny that all of the above and then some added to my habitual wine intake and foggy… Continue reading Wake up in the morning feeling like…

With a look of bewilderment, I tilt my head and wonder. What would it be like to have a one on one sit down with the CEO or founders of Little Debbie snack foods, Hostess or Nabisco? (just to name a few) My first question would be, "What exactly is your company mission statement?" I… Continue reading Don’t be a DING DONG

Why is Abercrombie & FItness any different from all the other on-demand or virtual fitness programs out there? Heart and Soul. I'm living, breathing and full-on sweat proof that the program works. I'm doing the workouts too. I'm following exactly the same program that I share with you. I personally write each workout. I pour… Continue reading Heart and Soul: Abercrombie & FITness

Hey Turkeys...we are entering into a season of THANKSGIVING!  Be excited with me because I have some goodies coming your way. November can be a long dud of the Fall season.  To me, it's kind of brown, rainy and grey. Thank goodness for red and orange which color up the month with beautiful falling leaves.… Continue reading Thanks-GIVE-Away

When I was a young Wonder Woman trick or treater, my parents threatened my life and forbid me to eat my hard-earned Halloween candy until I got home. No joke...I was not allowed to go home and rummage through my candy bag until my parents had thoroughly checked it for razor blades and needles!! Does… Continue reading Wonder Woman Halloween 2020

Thankful for the sporty casual look these days. Ladies, we can still be comfy casual and feminine. For instance, I spotted this funky fun tank and paired it with leggings and sneakers! Shhh don't tell but I love wearing leggings and sneakers! lol Remember you can shop ALL of the Abercrombie and FITness approved casual… Continue reading No hastle keep it casual

Remember StarKist Charlie? The blue and white fish with the glasses and red hat!? He's my main man! I have always been a huge fan of the tuna can.Is it just me or was tuna like a happening dish and kind of a big deal in the 70's and early 80's? I recall TUNA being served… Continue reading Tell Em Charlie Sent Ya

LONDON FOG COMFORTER It's time to cozy up the bedding for colder temps. Yall, I love me some hunker down under the covers weather and so does Mr. Chicken Fry. In prep for the season change, Mr. Chicken Fry purchased two comforters for every bedroom in our house and two extras for coucj snuggling. They… Continue reading Fall Spruce ups and other fun finds

I think I’m allergic to MONDAY mornings. In fact, I hear it might be going around and that it’s highly contagious.   What if we collectively petitioned the Surgeon General’s office for a leave of absence on all future Monday’s across the board until further testing of all reactions have been determined!?!?! For as long… Continue reading Mangey Monday

About this time of year, most girls are thinking about covering up in yummy cardigans and long sleeve sweaters. And while there is nothing wrong with that...keep in mind that the holiday season will be here in a jiffy. This time of year I like to forecast holiday shenningans, party dresses, off the shoulder sweaters,… Continue reading Guns and ROW-ses

Happy Birthday to my Mr. Chicken Fry. He's the most energetic, charismatic man on the planet! He planned a quick "long weekend" get away to the all too cool Lake Tahoe. It was our first time to visit the lake in its natural glory! The air was crisp.  The sunshine was strong and warm as… Continue reading Lake Tahoe

I'm no stranger to sweat.  I welcome it with open arms.  But lets face it...no one likes the stench of mildew from a laundry hamper, gym bag or teenager...capiche?!?!? As a mom of an active student athlete, I'm all too familiar with the odors that come from sweaty teenagers and adults.   To keep my… Continue reading Some Like It Sweaty

One big thrill of my field is finding fun ways to mix it up!  Taking the mundane out of exercise and make it interesting. Some call it torture I call it artistic. Utilizing the creative side of my brain is my favorite part. 10-to-1 I'm going to show you how to take a few basic exercises… Continue reading Ten to One

Do you have FOWO?  Pronounced like FOMO but sounds like FO-WHOA! FEAR OF WORKING OUT! It's a thing. I know for certain that gym environments can be intimidating.  More than ever before, thanks to the pandemic, people are freaked out. Germ awareness only heightens the fear and skewing self awareness. The gym machines, the sweaty… Continue reading FOWO

From the second I laid eyes on Terra Core it was love at first sight.  Almost like a supernatural connection of fast friends.  Since the official introduction on Friday, it's been hard to keep my hands, feet, and quite honestly all other major body parts away from it.  We have become inseparable which is why it's high… Continue reading Terra Core it up!

Unfortunately the answer is, "no, no it isn't." If you are determined to lose weight, I'm proud of you.  This is a great place to be and a good place to start but this it isn't enough to get you to the goal line. ****If you are here about the FREE GIVEAWAY, scorll down to… Continue reading Is determination enough? (give away)

Never have we experienced times such as these.  The whole world has been cattyampus since March. As we gradually take baby steps toward a new normal, never has there been a better time to start a routine.  "Anything is a hassle before it becomes a habit" ~ Angi Abercrombie  Girl it's time to climb!  Climb… Continue reading Routine or Rut – you choose!

I might have taken my cross training a little to lightly.  Cross training as in bouncing between food and wine.  I had a small scale melt down Friday and let it all go.  BLAME IT ON Post VACA blues! SIGH! To get my mood and mind right I seek FITness inspiration via retail therapy. Therefore… Continue reading Random Restocks Plus Some

The title of this post was originally..."Bahamas...know before you go!" It was mainly going to be a tell all of the tales on how to get to the Bahamas! SKIRT!!! But...after three hours of landing in Spanish Wells, a small island next to Eleuthera, the Prime Minister announced that all US flights to the Bahamas… Continue reading But we just got here!

A growling tummy is a marvelous manifestation of a healthy appetite.     Dear girlfriend a hefty appetite is what we are after.  A high functioning metabolism is a beautiful thing! August is breathing down our neck.  It's practically here but no need to panic because you're on a role! You have been grinding out the weekly workouts… Continue reading But I’m still hungry?!?

No one, I mean not one single person is getting a chiseled mid section with just ten minutes of ab work!  Any person on the planet with hard-core ripped abs will tell you that they didn't earn their tight abs by simply doing 10 minutes of ab exercises a day!  I hate to bust your… Continue reading 10 min my abs?!?!?

Why live a healthy lifestyle anyway?  What's in it for me you might ask. Don't you want to feel better? Why lose the the weight...BECAUSE.... You've tried to lose weight before without proper encouragement and training but  you have been unsuccessful. You've tried to moderate and portion control. You've tried all the fad diets and… Continue reading Why lose weight anyway?

 The scorching Texas temperature is a ceaseless reminder.  Texans keep fingers crossed that the extreme heat will plateau then quickly nose dive back down into the mid 90's. Speaking of plateaus, I want to address this real phenomenon that can happen to anyone.  Perhaps you are one of many who hit the weights hard during… Continue reading Push past the plateau

Hi, My name is Angi and I WAS a scale -a-hlolic! I weighed myself as much as 8 times a day or more!  Naturally, I hid this nasty little addiction from my husband and friends. After all, why did they need to know that a 5 to 7 pound flux on the scale was driving… Continue reading Scale-A-Non

The heat is still sweltering hot and I thought y'all could use another cool summer meal. This one will take you through the Texas September warm weather and is a Labor Day weekend hit. Yesterday I concocted another version of my original LITE CHICKEN SALAD. Like my infamous lite chicken salad, this too is bold… Continue reading CHIPOLTE CHICKEN SALAD

Besides sitting in the sun, my only enjoyment during my 3 week long covid19 quarantine was combing the internet.  I checked on everything from summer sundresses to dumbbells. They say that the mind is a super powerful tool.  In which case I kept my mind laser focused on inspiring FITness and travel essentials. My mantra… Continue reading Summer (travel) essentials

  TRINA TURK ROMPERThis romper is made out of bathing suit material!  It's so light weight and soft. The floral. tropical pattern is bright and made me feel like vaca vibes.   I will be wearing this with a pair of flip flops or wedges to dinner but it could easily be a slip on cover up!… Continue reading PRIME WARDROBE try on session

I want to get right to business.  I swoon for smart soft active wear.  Hello I practically live in it year around.  More so, I enjoy stretching my dollars and therefore don't mind hunting and pecking for a deal. Y'all me and my family are no strangers to the all heavenly Lululemon.  It's hard not… Continue reading Active wear comparison

It's been exactly 15 days since I tested positive for COVID-19.  That's 15 days of full blown boredom browsing!  I found myself surfing the internet from the confines of my media recliner. There was nothing to do but BROWSE and BUY! Why not make good use of the down time and give my active wear… Continue reading Boredom breeds browsing

Are we going anywhere for Summer vacation?  A million dollar question that millions of Americans are asking themselves.  Like you, we too are are itching for a get away.  Not to mention that we have been quarantined for what seems like two decades now. Where are you headed?  Perhaps a low-key private Bahamian bungalow beach house?… Continue reading Pandemic Vaca FIT or FAT?

Have you ever tried to change a bad habit? Smoking, drinking, weight loss, diet, relationships, foul mouth, speeding, drug addiction, over use of technology, hairspray, eye liner, or bangs!?!? It's not the easiest thing to do.  It takes a whole lot of stamina and determination sprinkled with spoon fulls of CHANGE! Often times, we go… Continue reading Slow your ROLL!

I have never said it was easy. I know...trust me...I know how nerve racking it is navigating a new healthy eating regimen.  There is so much buzz and opinion circulating about what's healthy and what   you should and should not eat for weight loss. You make your mind up then what?  If this isn't… Continue reading Fooling you health foods 15 to be exact

What's in your tool belt?  Don't look at me like I'm crazy. You have a tool belt too. we all do. When I met the infamous Mr. Chicken Fry he was a charismatic 34-year-old bachelor with a tool CUP!  YES, A CUP!   He literally had a plastic red drinking cup tucked away in a… Continue reading What’s in your TOOL BELT

Well Sh*t y'all... It got me! As if I hadn't already been having a helluva week, last Thursday I tested positive for Covid-19.   I know you have questions and I plan to address all of them.  But to do that it's also important to explain the lead up.  Sunday, June 14th It was scorching… Continue reading Code Covid-19

Do you feel that? It seems to me that there is a certain electricity in the air.  Or could it be that it's just the sense a heightened awareness of germs.  Everywhere you look you can spot a Purell pump, a table with GIN grade sanitizer and a jumbo box of latex gloves. I'm a… Continue reading Keep Calm Stay Cool

Just when you think it's safe to to chill and relax into June... Father's Day sneaks in.  I will not be caught off guard this year! My Mr. Chicken Fry officially became a daddy at 41 years young!  When I look back now, I always knew he would be a good cool dad.  But this… Continue reading FIT & FUNNY Father’s Day Gifts xws

Over eating is a tough touchy subject. It's uncomfortable. Exposing an area of weakness is unnatural and therefore awkward. Unfortunately, over eating exposes itself.  It's hard to hide. It's hard to hide because over eating causes multiple internal and external issues including a morphed soft blob of a body further leading to mental and physical struggles.… Continue reading Over Eatery

Hello beautiful you! I'm Angi Abercrombie, a FITness professional and certified personal trainer with over 22 years experience in the industry.  I own a boutique personal training studio in Coppell, TX. I beyond pumped to bring you the best of the best workouts from the comfort of your home.  Let's rock this thing! ZOOM? FROM YOUR… Continue reading Abercrombie & FITness virtual ZOOM

You wanted it, now you got it. You want it, baby you got it!!! Lately I have been asked a lot about home exercise equipment.  My advice is always simple..."FITness doesn't have to be fancy." Ladies and gentleman you can get a FITastic workout in with minimal equipment. In terms of home workout, I'm a… Continue reading Just Bust a Move

It's Friday which in home sheltering/quarantine mode doesn't mean as much as it once did!  But I still like the sound of it!   The world slowed down a little bit.  We're not all out running and gunning living life "balls to the wall" but it sure isn't going to slow my roll on the FITness… Continue reading Balls to the wall

In girl world, pantry lines are a serious crime. Any sign of a crease or hint of an undergarment outline is taboo.  Almost an unforgiving forbidden felony in this modern decade!   Last year, panty lines, was a hot topic and most frequently asked question: What kind of panties do you wear when you workout?… Continue reading PANTY TALK

It's almost Summer and I couldn't be more excited.   We Abercrombie's spend the majority of the Summer, (next three months)  in our backyard.  We hang in the swimming pool, lay in the sun and or sit outside as much as we can! In Texas, it get's hot in a hurry therefore a backyard umbrella… Continue reading Summer Time 101

Hello fellow workout warriors!  How is everyone holding up? I have been hunting for some new fresh active wear and landed on a few items too good not to share! ON WOMENS's CLOUD FLYER CROSS TRAINER I have been dying to get my feet in a pair of the newest rage in cross trainers.  A… Continue reading The FITting Room: Active wear

Approximately six weeks ago I received a call from my beloved friend and soul sister, Cassie at Hi Sugarplum.Little did I know she was about to brighten my day with more than just her sparkling personality. She was calling to see if I would train and host a LIVE Saturday workout for she and her… Continue reading A sincere Sugarplum thank you

In light of my upcoming (47th) birthday I want to gift you with a passing of the torch so to speak.  I'm gifting you with my favorite timed workout in the whole wide world.  I'm passing the tabata torch to you! For those of you who are new to TABATA, here is a tutorial of… Continue reading TABATA BING TABATA BOOM BIRTHDAY

I begged, I pleaded and then out of desperation I used the o'l Mother's Day is coming guilt trip! What do you know, it finally worked and I got the teen queen to partner up with me for an ABTASTIC core workout!!!  (WORKTOUT VIDEO featured at the bottom of this post) She's sporting some new vibrant… Continue reading Mother daughter partner workout

To YOU! SALUDE! SKOAL! Kung Pai. Cheers Y'all! It's FRIDAY! Toast to the fact that you have made it through another week and that TARGET is having a sale! That you made it through the weeks on end of home sheltering. That you can see the light at the end of the tunnel because we… Continue reading What do women/ MOM’s want?

Hello and welcome to another Wednesday!  Before COVID-19 quarantine I was working on this blog post about inspiration.   I never fully finished it because I think in the wake of the virus I became UNINSPIRED! Now that time and people are slowly turning the corner I think there is much hope and inspiration to… Continue reading Intimidation can become inspiration

Hello and happy Monday!  Welcome to another Amazon prime wardrobe active wear try on session. I had been feeling a little out of sorts and pining for a style refresh but then COVID-19 came and destroyed my shopping dreams. Quarantine caused a cataclysmic hault on what I thought was going to be a closet overhaul.… Continue reading Amazon Active Wear

Strange times call for strange desperate purchases.  Please note that the following list of Amazon goodies are all in stock and get greater with need /desperation! So start from the bottom up! Nobody wants their nail girl back more than I do but until then I need one of these.  Sure I have clippers and… Continue reading Strange times call for strange things

This covid-29 quaranine has forced even the most uncreative creatures to think outside of the box. However, this little diddy is nothing new.To see the full list of the ABERCROMBIE AND FITNESS APPROVED FITness goodies check out my new AMAZON STORE FRONT HERE Abercrombie and FITness Amazon Storefront  My Amazon site is updated frequently so check… Continue reading Side walk chalk not just for kids

Hey y'all and Happy Monday. In a recent live IG workout with my best girl Cassie at HiSugarplum there was a comment about wrist pain and or wrist discomfort due to certain workout positions. This is a such a common ailment and high on the complaint spectrum in the gym yet a topic I had never… Continue reading Wrist Mania

Hello Yall.  I have been a cleaning machine!  It's never ending over here but between virtual workouts and cleaning...I'm keeping super dee duper busy doing all of the spring cleaning projects.  Like the OVEN! Every bone in body is cringing at the sight of this photo.  I really can't believe that I'm even revealing the… Continue reading I PLAY A CLEAN GAME

Remember when most American's worked all week just to get to the weekend?  (sigh) As a FITness instructor, a main stay question / gym topic has always been "the weekend" like "what did you do this weekend?" or "what are your plans for the coming weekend?" Of course the answers always varied.  Some people had… Continue reading Working for the weekend

My eyes and nose are watering like crazy as I write this yummy post.  If you follow my exact instructions you too will soon catch my drift.  If you enjoy spicy, mouth watering,  make your head perspire, kind of dishes, then this your meal ticket. This is true comfort food to fill your belly and… Continue reading Asian Style Spicy Soup

The world is in March madness. This VIRUS is trying to close exercise!  HUH NO, over my dead body. Big box gyms have been ordered for a (TEMPORARY) shut down and while I understand it will help cut down on the spread of the virus, PEOPLE NEED THEIR EXERCISE. As of right now Abercrombie and… Continue reading March Madness got you bugging?

Just because you can't physically get to me doesn't mean you can get lean!!! Are you panicked? Scared? Bored out of your mind? Do you feel landlocked? Are you running out of ideas for the kids? Now is the time to exercise. Get the blood flowing and oxygen to the brain. Crush come calories and… Continue reading The low down on lock down

Bring on SPRING! Bring on the itchy watery eyes, sneezing and snotty nose if it means warmer sunny days are ahead!  I'll be happy to endure all that Spring brings if the hope and promise of Summer is ahead. Are you in the spring cleaning groove?  Are you working on cleaning up your diet?  … Continue reading FITting room: SPRING TIME EDITION

 Abercrombie and FITness celebrates TEN FITastic years! This equals an exorbitant amount of Muscles and Mascara!  From the burbs to online coaching, I have officially fulfilled 10 full years in business.  To be a small business owner has been a dream come true.  My little slice of the pie as a professional FITness instructor has… Continue reading TEN FITastic YEARS

Yesterday was another dreary cold day in Texas.  I chose to break out of the funk and go for some serious. retail therapy.  I know it's odd but I found my self wandering aimlessly in Southlake Town Center.  OH look, ATHLETA. has a sale.  I popped into a sea of racks leggings and folded sports… Continue reading FITting room: Athleta Edition

Not ALL vacations are hotel worthy. The travel industry turned upside down when VRBO and Air B&B came on the scene. These agencies bonded travelers to easy online access to RENTAL properties all across the globe. There has been a massive uptick in vacation home rentals for travelers here and abroad.  The high demand for… Continue reading The Art of Stocking Up

Where are all of my "side line warriors?" Where are all of the moms and dads, parents, grand parent, aunts, uncles or undying fans of an active child or teen?  I'm preaching to the coaches and friends of friends on the side lines. If you spend countless hours, weekends and week nights cheering or coaching… Continue reading Side Lines

URGHH...It's still FEBRUARY!  I dont know about you but I have a very hard time finding inspiration and motivation in the blah ho hum Winter months.  It's grey, cold and wet and I miss the sunshine. Unfortunatly I can't just crawl under the covers with a delicious book or Netflix marathon for the month.  So… Continue reading Inspiration Invitation

    Football fanatics beware…SUPERBOWL 54 is hear. This is  by far my favorite instant replay time of the year when I gingerly remind Mr. Chicken Fry that he is OLDER than the Super Bowl.  An ANNUAL sweet little fun fact that I sarcastically deliever with a whisper. Yall, I knowingly married a man who was… Continue reading Bowl Time

Sweater weather in Texas is a fickle beast.  There are months of agonizing cold dreery wet days and blistering brisk winds with sunny skies.  By my calculation as a native Texan, we have approximately 7.5 months of what I call tentative "sweater weather". As an active woman, keeping up with the constant temperature swings is… Continue reading Wednesday Rewind – wine – wind down

From workout wear to date night Amazon has it going on!  As an active wear enthusiast I  value searching for quality active wear.  I want cute clothes that that will have at least a two year life span in my closet and priced as such.  The key word is QUALITY. Like this V neck pull… Continue reading Keeping it cazz-u-all: Try on session

Hello lovelies, In the sweet spirit of fast approaching February I think we should talk about about LOVE! Self love! Roses are RED, Violets are BLUE...February is the month to sprinkle much LOVE on precious special YOU! Girls, it's perfectly acceptable to shower yourself with gratitude and Botox! Lol This is what I call self… Continue reading Love Yourself – Amazon Goodies

You can take the girl out of her leggings or sweats but you dang sure better have a pair of her best  jeans near by! I love jeans and tees.  The only problem is, I HATE to shop.  Earlier this week, I put my big girl panties on and hit the FITing room. In a… Continue reading The Fitting room: Jeans edition

Hello fellow friends.  Welcome to my FAB FIVE FITness gadgets! Introducing the GoBe 2  (click the highlighted link for direct access) Prepare to be amazed!  This Abercrombie and FITness approved go go gadget will really wow you with ALL of the things it can do! What's more, it's on Amazon for under $200.  The price is… Continue reading FAB 5 FITness GADGETS

Take seat! Grab a hot tea, cup of coffee or glass of wine and nestle in by the fire for my Telluride tell all.  It's going to be a senic treat I assure you. Not to mention home of the Coors Light blue mountains...the only beer Mr. Chicken FRY DRINKS!! (we should own stock) The… Continue reading Take me back to Telluride

Have you ever suffered from severe shin pain, shin swelling and/or shin bruising from snow skiing? GIRL I feel ya! Shin Bang  has been a real problem for me for way too many years. HOWever, with a few quick affordable tips, shin bang can be corrected and managed for life!  FOREVER!  THE END, bye bye… Continue reading Bye Bye Shin Bang

Walking in a winter wonderland is one thing.  Snow skiing on a wintery mountainside is another! Please read, follow and shop along my small  "SNOW WOE" tale with a happy ending. ***IF YOU ARE ONLY HERE for the designer shoe sale and shopping links, scroll down!!  (also see Amazon hot deals) Have you ever heard… Continue reading Shin Bang

Does your holiday spread need a little dolling up?  Are you tired of the same-ole same -ole casseroles and traditional dishes? There is not anything particulary fufu or uber special about the following recipe other than it's spicy and EASY like Sunday morning to make!  It's also happens to be an ABERCROMBIE AND FITNESS approved… Continue reading Abercrombie & FITness: Spicy Corn

Do these goggles make my butt look big? Lol Where are all of my active snow sport fans? Any ski bums, snow bunnies, or snow boarders in the house?  And forgive me, but what is the proper terminology? Do I just say boarders?? Do I even need to add snow to the front of boarders?… Continue reading The FITting room: Ski Season

O CHRISTmas tree O CHRISTmas tree... Another Abercrombie confessional... This year, dear friends, I just didn't have the heart for it. I'm a big FAT NO on nostalgia this year...so sue me! I just have not been feeling it.  Therefore, I couldn't fake it. GRIEF IS __________. (fill in the blank) Okay...so for 21 years… Continue reading Nostalgia Lost

YEAR END sounds so final!  And this year end will be a biggie.  We roll over into a whole new decade.  2020 is on the horizon and like it or not it's coming for us all!   (for the santa secret reveal scroll to the bottom of this post) Gift ideas for the man in… Continue reading Gifting and planning!

Have you come out of your food coma? Wake up friends..it's CHRISTMAS SPIRIT TIME!  Time to lace up your sneakers and get a move on!  I can feel the frenzie already? When I was growing up we called our sneakers,"TENNIS SHOES."  However, in 1887, the word SNEAKER was already in use because The Boston Journal… Continue reading SNEAKERS

HAPPY FRIDAY YALL! Maybe... I'm the last one to know...but have y'all heard of Amazon prime WARDROBE?  This is what I'm talking about!!!! Amazon prime wardrobe allows you to choose up to 10 or more items to "try" TRY ON before you pay.  NO CHARGES UNTIL you make your selections!  Only pay for the items… Continue reading The FITting Room: Amazon try on session

This post is dedicated to my loving father in law, Don Abercrombie, the man who taught me how to prepare and oven roast the most flavorful lip smacking turkey in town.  Thank you Don! People flip out at the mere thought of preparing and cooking the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey! I use to be one… Continue reading Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bird: Abercrombie FITness Approved

Amazon...where have you been all of our lives!!  An online soup to nuts store with delivery and easy to use access!  I love it and I genuinely love all of the below featured products. I wanted to share a few of my latest and greatest FIT finds.  Everything from active wear...click here... to toothpaste. Supplements… Continue reading Amazon FIT Finds

I have been on an active wear search.  While I love and appreciate everything Lululemon has done for women's athletic apparel...the prices are often a little rich for my budget. Scroll down for the surprise party announcement coming November 18th Just in time for holiday shopping and gift season...here are some FIT and fab pieces… Continue reading The FITting room: Active Wear

I would like to begin today with a cooking confession:  I have never ever made a meat loaf or a meat ball.  To be more transparent about my less than cooking practices, I have also never cooked a lot of things!  I'm not the interested maker of dishes such as Chateau Brion and Lasagna.  But… Continue reading Turkey Balls: Abercrombie&FITness Approved

Are you up for some dynamic dinner  or table conversation? Have you ever wondered what exactly it is about someone that you really really adore or really really can't stand or that you can't quite figure out?  Well who knew that the answer could lie in a simple dinner topic.  All you need to do… Continue reading JUST BEET IT!

There is an unurmountable amount of voices in modern culture. So many people talking and sharing.  By my calculations this is "A LOTTA" lot of voices floating around in your sphere. This is the decade we are living in...everyone has someone to influence or to be influenced by. I have a lot of outside influence...it's… Continue reading Voices Carry

You have kicked the unhealthy habit(s) to the curb! You hit a stride and found a comfortable routine.  You know the drill and you are keeping to your uncompromising promise to exercise at least twice a week.  Food choices, by comparison, are lights out better than ever.  Gone are the days of binge eating or… Continue reading Now what?

We had a wonderful whirl wind weekend in San Diego. It's taken me a week to re-center and get back to reality. I was on a patriotic high due to our great nation and those who dedicate their lives and careers serving the United States of America. As I mentioned, Mr. Chicken Fry received a gracious… Continue reading Once in a life time

It's time!  I know it's been a while since I did a try on session but hey...I'm here now! The weather is slowly starting to cool down. Which means, our skin tone changes and we make adjustments to our wardrobe! Hello leggings and capri's! Tis the season for a Lululemon haul! Ladies ...I'm not a… Continue reading The FITting Room: transition time!

Today it's wheels up! pic by wanderapolis Another Abercrombie adventure with my main squeeze Mr. Chicken Fry. We are off to sunny San Diego, California for what I deem a once in a life time opportunity. Now, please know upfront that I'm a red blooded patirotic nerd so when Mr. Chicken Fry told me that… Continue reading Travel Babble

Recently, one of Mr. Chicken Fry's buddies dropped a folded crisp $100 dollar bill in our front yard/ drive way area. The blueish green Ben Franklin was dropped on an old school handshake exchange but neither of the guys realized that the money NEVER made hand to hand contact. In any case, the next afternoon,… Continue reading Money matters

The year ended and began with a giant annoyance. Instead of harboring my irritation, I made several very public announcements via social media.  I was fit to be tied and expressed my bad /sad attitude toward the higher ups at Albertsons for making a HUGE mistake.  Nothing upsets me more than a slight disruption in… Continue reading And then there was delivery…

Give yourself some space! Meet GYM! Over three decades ago "the gym became my go to Happy Space. Kind of like a happy place! It was in the gym where I found a sense of refuge from the day.  The gym seemed to be a place where I could battle past all that had been… Continue reading Happy Space

Grief is a sneaky little sucker. It comes packing a rainbow of emotions ranging from neon bright to the darkest of dark. Grief is terribly uncomfortable. Any person who has experienced true grief I believe would agree and testify that it's a bizarre chain reaction experience.  Grief is weird because it gets all balled up… Continue reading Good GRIEF

Happy Birthday to my baby girl! SEVENTEEN years old today, which will forever be dualy distinguished as "Twenty August Sixth," I labored for fourteen hours before giving birth to Presley Tene't Abercrombie. On August 26th...three and half weeks early the Lord blessed us with a miniture sized human weighing in at a whopping five pounds… Continue reading Seven-teen

What's your take on Cannabis/ CBD? Is CBD shameful serum or the future of natural healing?  Is it just hippie voodoo or is cannabis the ticket to human health? Can it "change the future outcome" of our well being? Click this link for a direct click to the product I'm taking.   Whether we like… Continue reading CANNABIS – CBD

I know that so many of you have been on the edge of your seat eagerly anticipating  my giveaway announcement.   I mean there is nothing like a fresh new month and the hope of winning.   Without further ado, the lucky winner is... Aubrey Garcia! At this point, I'm not sure if Aubrey, who… Continue reading Announcement

Unfortunately the answer is, "no, no it isn't." If you are determined to lose weight, I'm proud of you.  This is a great place to be and a good place to start but this it isn't enough to get you to the goal line. ****If you are here about the FREE GIVEAWAY, scorll down to… Continue reading Is determination enough?

Don't let Summer 2019 ride off into the sunset until you have experienced some pineapple cole slaw.  If you're a foodie who enjoys fresh homemade Summer, low fat recipes, prepare to fall deeply in love! Introducing the yummiest cole slaw ever made! I hate to even call it a cole slaw because this zesty dish… Continue reading Pineapple (skinny) cole slaw

Who knew that my last minute $7 Target T-shirt purchase would carry me through the Summer?!? What a needle in the hat stack find!   Who knew that this T-shirt would define my Summer and wardrobe. I paired this sleeveless crew neck tee with Roxy shorts, denim cut offs, white skinny jeans or cotton chino… Continue reading All Good Vibes in Alabama

I can't think of a better time to workout than on a planned vacation!  I mean it! I mean why not?  Why not? Vacation is all about the "ME" time or the "US" quality time or the good old fashioned "family time" right?  Vacation is also about relaxing and spending that time in a place… Continue reading FIT vacation: The Workouts

The vacation scene on Grand Cayman is highly underrated. Yall it's a straight-up playground for ambitious ocean lovers and vacationers alike. My only question is what took me so long? Grand Cayman has options galore.  Activities out the wazoo, such as water sports, colorful art, scenic ocean life, dining, wining or of course rest and… Continue reading Hangin in the Caymans

Traveling with friends can be risky move! It's only my opinion but I think it takes a special kind of chemistry to travel with friends, and all of the little ones and teenagers in tow! But, thanks to Mr. Chicken Fry and his 27 year friendship with these guys...our family vacation hit the MARK! Once upon… Continue reading Have friends will travel

Redundant is such a fun word to say.  My lips like the way it rolls off of the tongue and bounces around ending with a sharp T. I also very much appreciate the meaning. Enough is enough! Superfluous banter is overrated! Unless you are a mother, parent, educator, coach, or personal trainer! This is my… Continue reading Redundancy

Good Monday morning folks and a BIG Texas size shout out to all of the dapper dads out there...I hope you had a sweet Father's Day. Warning: this post is full of boastful braggadocios compliments...more like a love fest and less FITness fest today!    See this guy?  That's my dada, my dad, my father,… Continue reading Daddy’s Girl

Hello my name is Stephanie and I’m an Netflix Binge-aholic….   Seriously ya’ll, it’s a problem.  Oh, it started off innocently enough several years ago, but has definitely grown to something larger.  I kept hearing everyone talking about some zombie show called “The Walking Dead”.  Zombies? Cool….  Blood and Guts?... Even better!    (For the record, I am a… Continue reading Netflix Binge: by Stephanie

Another Summer adventure awaits! The Abercrombie's are traveling abroad and bound for the Caymans. I'm so humbled and beyond grateful for the opportunity to jet set and visit new countries. Traveling is one of my greatest passions.  I take it very seriously and never with out a ton of gratitude. Mr. Chicken Fry has skillfully… Continue reading Abercrombies Abroad

NOWELL hear this...I have some sizzling scoop about red heads!     Are you aware that red heads have a much HIGHER pain tolerance than blondes or brunettes? This is apparently a real thing and from my experience as a personal FITness trainer it's not far fetched. Meet Stephanie Nowell. Stephanie is a bomb shell… Continue reading Red hot red head: Abercrombie Client Testimonial

In 1973, an all American shoe trend was on the brink of explosion.  A wildly popular and unique take on sandals swept the nation for over a decade.  It was an obscure marriage of rubbery tubing and soft foam creating one of the worlds softest sandals! People of all ages and races flocked to the… Continue reading Tiddie taboo shoe review

What is with all of this high rise nonsense? The 80's called and they are demanding all denim high-rise jeans and shorts back! Take it from me, someone who survived the high rise nonsense, it isn't all its cracked up to be! In the mid 80's, I was an awkward teen with big, chemically infused… Continue reading High & Waisted

Don't blow it! Hands up for the three day weekend! If you are currently in a "slim down" phase or FITness journey do not blow your progress! Long holiday weekends do not have to be your demise! There are plenty of ways to enjoy the backyard barbecues and poolside or lakeside gatherings without packing on… Continue reading Long weekends

One half of the moms are up tight and panic stricken while the other half is tickled pink.  Summer is here and there is nothing you can do about it. On the spectrum, there are two kinds of Summer moms.  Those who breath a heavy sigh of relief that the strict school calendar and end… Continue reading Summer 2019 is here!

It's not our fault. I blame the microwave epidemic.  The microwave oven shined its face upon our homes and forever changed kitchens, college dorm rooms, office lunch spaces and the trajectory of popcorn. I believe that the microwave unknowingly cultivated an "we want it right now" attitude that has been impossible to shake. What came… Continue reading I want it all…right now!

This was not my first fist fight with the edamame.   Fortunately, I have years of experience scortching one of my favorite green soy bean snacks. By scorthcing I infatically mean burning the food past the point of edible. But yes, oops I did it again...so sue me! Years ago, while hosting one of my infamous… Continue reading Opps..I burned it again!

Hello and Happy Tuesday friends. Last week, what appeared to be an early birthday package arrived on my doorstep.  The contents of the large plastic envelop were too good not to share with all of my FITness fanatics, moms, yogi's, BFF's and workout warrior gal pals!  It was none other than a package full of WORKOUT… Continue reading The FITting room: Zyia Active Edition

I'm a pizzazz kind of girl.  I add a little extra extra to almost everything.  From outfits to  meals, I like to jazz life up with a hint of sparkle, spice, a dash of sweet and all that is in bewteen. Last weekend I had a classic case of the munchies.  I was jonesing for… Continue reading Pep up the popcorn pep up the popcorn

Sisters and brothers of the universe, what you are about to read is a necessary short story.  It's partly mental health based with a whole lotta be true to yourself vibes sprinkled in. I would like to go on record right off the bat with yet another confession. What I'm about to share is quite… Continue reading Making Change

The difference between you and me could be our opinion on a VALUE MEAL! If you think that $2 , two for one tacos at Jack in the Box is a value meal, just stop right here! Does this qualify as a value to you? I mean look at the grease!?!?  Is that even real… Continue reading Value Meal

The push up is one of many age-old classic exercises that will never go out of style.  It is an introductory move and often used as a base line to test ones level of strength. When I first started my own FITness journey, back when I was skinny/fat, Are you a slave to the scale??  I could… Continue reading evolution of a push up

Navigating a new healthy eating regimen can be difficult.  There is a ton of tom foolery in marketing "healthy foods."  These healthy spin tactics are designed to keep a fat rat on the wheel spinning into a  never ending frenzy. I want to move you off of the wheel and away from the maddening maze… Continue reading Foolish Foods

One morning last week I woke up mad.  Y'all, I was seriously angry, like hotter than a match mad, AT MY HUSBAND! (aka Mr. Chicken Fry) I had a dream.  In this dream, things between us weren't going so well.  I was very upset. In actuality, I was in our bed in what I call… Continue reading In your dreams

Ladies... This is the year of the swimsuit!  No matter what style you prefer the odds are it is in style or back in style.  The looks range from 1940 pin-up girls to bo ho 70's hipsters.  You can cover it all up in a high-rise bottom or show it off in a skimpy little… Continue reading The FITting Room: swimsuit edition

      Ha...made you look! Happy April 1st/fools day yall! No way I'm quitting...I'm just warming up and revving my engine for the Summer heat wave. I get super stoked about the Summer time.  I love the hot air and the long days.  I enjoy wading in the pool on a raft and reading… Continue reading I QUIT

Warning....some of the content in this post is of a medical graphic nature.   My previous post, It's NOT a Muscle, was so well received by all of my loyal friends and followers. Thank you, I was blown away by your generous outpouring of love, support and concern for my lipoma. Thank you all so much.… Continue reading It’s not a muscle Part 2

Spring break 2019 came just in time for a gargantuan blizzard.  The entire state of Colorado was crowned with an enormous amount of fluffy white snow. In less than 24 hours, the sweet town of Breckenridge was bombarded with 24 inches of fresh powder and man was it blissful. In fact most Colorado resorts and… Continue reading Wanderlust

Beach and ocean lovers of the world, may I have your attention please. Travel vicariously for a minute with me to a small chain of islands South of the Bahamas, aka the Exuma Cay's (pronounced keys) or the Exumas. Prepared to be water WOWED! The Exuma's offer the most scenic ocean topography in the WORLD… Continue reading The Exumas

Muscle pain or strains putting a cramp in your style? ME TOO! Muscle injuries and sore muscles are a real pain in the neck! I cringe and hesitate to admit this but the older I get the more aches and pains I have. For instance, last week I woke up, stepped out of bed and… Continue reading Time Out – Injury 101

In my private training studio we do a lot of sweating, heavy lifting and jibber jabbing.  We discuss news, parenting, tell funny jokes, critique hollywood celebrities and break down books and movies.  (click above for my 12 week red carpet ready workout challenge) We talk about all of the female things from shoes to pubes.  We… Continue reading Unlisted

Spring break, in our neck of the woods, is less than three weeks away. Over here, I have been busy GEAR-ing up for another Abercrombie rocky mountain adventure.  We are creatures of habit and when it works well why mess up a good thing. I'm beyond eager to  be back in Breckenridge for another successful "work… Continue reading The FIT-ting room: Ski Edition

Who's ready for SPRING? I'm already channeling warmer weather,  flip-flops and tan lines. Winter is sooo hard! I become calloused for motivation.  Getting out of bed for work on the cold, rainy, dismal winter days is worse than domestic manual labor. I literally have to pep talk myself to toss back the covers and wake… Continue reading Winter WINE-ing

This wasn't exactly an ideal hallmark for an impressionable female teenager. "Well - Rounded" really? The picture above would sure speak to a well rounded head of hairsprayed hair that's for  certain.  But like hairstyles, trends change. Let's remember that I was a prodigy of the 70's, when hippie chic "skinny" girls graced the Copper Tone… Continue reading Well-Rounded

Football fanatics beware...SUPERBOWL 53 is near. This is always my favorite instant replay time of the year when I softly remind Mr. Chicken Fry that he is OLDER than the Super Bowl.  An ANNUAL sweet little fun fact that I sarcastically deliever with a whisper. I knowingly married a man who was actually alive on the… Continue reading SUPERBOWL

How is everyone doing this last day in January.  Can you believe it's almost FEBRUARY? Last year I was challenged by a friend and workout warrior to participate in a "one word for the year" challenge.  With fierce eagerness, I tackled this word like I had a tiger in my tank.  I fell in love… Continue reading EXIT

Some of yall need a remodel.  You need a touch of some self improvement to match your wall to wall swag  going on at home.  When the term REMODEL comes to mind, immediate anxiety washes over me while an array of adjectives dance around in my head!  First thought is total topsy-turviness. Because is there ever… Continue reading Remodel

After a full Christmas eve and Christmas morning, me, Mr, Chicken Fry and the teen queen didn't exactly settle in for a long Winter's nap.  Nope, instead we attempted to kill ourselves so we could hurry up and get somewhere we could rest!  lol  Instead of cozy nestling by firelight and gazing at our Christmas… Continue reading Florida ramblings

The following recipe is not only easy but it's also a low-fat Abercrombie and FITness approved recipe. While I can't take credit for this tasty warm delightful dish, I can boast that I put my