Mamavation Monday: Workout with Weights

How tough are you? I am a chicken when it comes to any kind of competitions or even training – I pase myself to make sure I can make it to the end of the course. Do you ever feel like you don’t have what it takes to complete the task? If you went through a Mamavation Mom bootcamp, finished 2 week challenge or ran a race, you are tougher than you might think and I am giving you virtual standing ovation.

We often don’t give ourselves enough credit for tackling every day problems – family crisys, last minute homework assignment your son forgot to metion, fundraisers, and endless doctor appointments.  We are “do-it-all-moms” and we are tough as a rock. Don’t you ever forget that. Next time, you feel like walking away, think “I am tougher than this.”

Speaking of toughness, take a look at Mamavation Moms: they just completed dreaded week 3 and here is what they have to say:

Tina (@Madhattermom): I see your Hell Week and raise you a middle finger! That’s pretty much the attitude I have taken about this whole “Hell Week” thing. Sure, in the back of my mind I know that it’s probably coming for me, kind of like the boogeyman in all those scary movies I’ve watched, but it’s not going to stop me. Read more about Tina’s week

Rachel (@Rachhab): This week was a rough and long one for me. The kids going back to school, trying to get into a new routine and everything else left me feeling very overwhelmed, and at times very emotional.  I could have easily given up this week.  The reason why I didn’t quit is because I have people depending on me, watching me and most of all supporting me!  Read more about Rachel’s week

This week on Mamavation TV we will be talking about workouts with weights

Special Guest:Melissa Paris (@Melissa Paris) Fitness Guru and Personal Trainer at the exclusive Reebok Sports Club in NYC, Melissa Paris will share simple solutions on how to include strength training in our workout activities. Melissa Paris has a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Montclair State University. She also holds a certification in personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, pre and postnatal certified, integrated flexibility training, and the TRX system. Melissa’s knowledge of anatomy, physiology, organic chemistry and medical nutrition provides her with the tools to help anyone master their fitness and wellness goals. Melissa is best known for how she relates to people, her realistic approach to fitness, and her genuine love for making people feel good from the inside out. Her clientele includes some of the most elite entrepreneurs and CEO’s of NYC at the exclusive Reebok Sports Club.

MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV

BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Beanitos. 2 blogging carnivals participants will each receive a case of Beanitos Chips.

Beanitos are loaded with non-GMO vegetable fiber (20% of the daily value in just 10 chips, that’s 5 grams!), 4 grams of complete protein and are rich in Essential ALA Omega 3s (600mg in Pinto Bean and Flax) all which are packed into one great tasting serving!

Beanitos are always free of corn, wheat, soy, potato, trans fat, cholesterol and are verified non-GMO, gluten free, lab tested and certified low glycemic & kosher!

Be sure to include the following disclosure “This post is sponsored by Beanitos and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention &weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway” at the bottom of your post.” Link up your post here.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over twitter. (Or later if I get swamped).

GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):

1. A case of Beanitos chips  (2 winner)

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

1. Hit the Linky
2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV. This week spnsrd by @beanitos. Join us 4 strength workout chat w @Melissa Paris! http://bit.ly/RV2aZZ” (Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
6. Follow@Beanitos (1 entry)
7. Like Melissa Paris Fitness on Facebook(1 entry)
8. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)