Fitness Cheerleader is not just another Fitness Blog – it’s a site for Mom’s just like you and I – Mom’s that just need a cheerleader to help us in finding quick and easy ways to incorporate health and fitness into our lives.
Are You A Mom Who Has Lost Weight This Year?
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6 Reasons to Learn-to-Run a 5K
It’s spring, the weather is getting nice, and you’re realizing that you’re spring and summer clothes from previous years just aren’t fitting quite right. You want to lose a few pounds but aren’t sure how. Can I make a suggestion? Why don’t you train with me to learn-to-run a 5K? 5K’s are one of the [...]
Fitness Cheerleader’s eStore
Below are some products that I’ve created to help you on your fitness journey. If you like my products, then please consider becoming and affiliate. (Affiliates earn $1.00 USD/sale). (Complete your purchase with the shopping cart in the left hand Sidebar) Fitness Cheerleader’s Walk & Tone mp3 Workout (90′s Dance Music Version) Melt the pounds [...]
How to Shred Fat Faster By Walking
How many times have you decided that you’ve completely had enough, and it’s time to lose weight? How many times have you decided to lose the weight by walking? How many times has this failed? You’ve been eating right, you’re counting calories and you’re walking, but the weight is no longer coming off. In fact [...]
Hi Running Shoes, I’m Janice (How To Return To Running)
As I returned to running I felt like a complete newbie, even though I knew what was around each corner. I knew how to dress in various kinds of weather. I knew I should stretch, eat well, get plenty of rest when training etc… But building my endurance and reintroducing myself to running was hard, but with these few tips in mind, I recently was able to train for and complete a 10 K race.
Does Not Having an Oven Makes It Easier To Maintain Your Weight?
I have a confession to make: WE DON’T HAVE AN OVEN! Yes – you read that right. Two years ago, we replaced our 35 yr old wall oven (which when we moved into our house the year before, didn’t work). We replaced it with a brand spanking new GE Profile wall oven. My hubby invited [...]
Losing Weight Isn’t Easy
I’ve been running and running and training and eating healthy and skipping junk food for 10 wks now. I’ve lost 8lbs – slowly. It has seemed painfully slow at times. Working out, eating healthy etc seems like so much work for such little return. Stepping on the scale each week after running 30k or more [...]
How To Lose the Muffin Top In 3 Weeks
How many times have you seen articles titled like that? Articles that have crazy diets and “fat-burning” exercises with the promise you WILL get SKINNY in 3 short weeks. Have you tried them? Do they work? I bet you think they don’t, so you quickly dismiss them and don’t try them. I’m going to be [...]
Why Women Can’t Lose Weight
I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed that women have a much harder time losing weight than men. Why is that? What makes us so different than the men we love?
Motivation Monday: Monday, August 30, 2010
This is my Mamavation post for Monday, August 30, 2010. Hey everyone! How was your week last week? Did your drink your water? Get your beauty sleep? And eat your 7-8 servings of fruits and veggies? My week was a really good one. I created a meal plan for our dinners this week and stuck [...]
Planning For Long Term Fitness Success
Hey gang – go grab a pencil and paper ‘cause I’m going to help you plan your fitness success. This little exercise is easy as one, two, three…
Dance Off The Fat!
Here’s hot dance mix that I’ve made for you to dance and burn some calories to – enjoy!
Friday Funny: The Next Survivor Series
Six married men will be dropped on an island with one car and 3 kids each for six weeks. Each kid will play two sports and take either music or dance classes. There is no fast food. Each man must take care of his 3 kids; keep his assigned house clean, correct all homework, complete [...]
Friday Funny: How to Get Some Cardio
Happy Friday everyone – I know it’s hard, but I hope you’re managing to get your cardio in better than this guy: Fitness Tip of The Day: When shopping, don’t search for the closest parking space. Park far away and take advantage of the walk you get.
If Jenn Can Do It, Then So Can You!
One of the most inspirational things about the fitness magazines I read are the reader stories of success. I always think “Hey! If she can do it, then so can I”. Then, I put down whatever sweet I’m eating at the moment and grab a glass of water. Because I find these articles so inspiring, [...]
What do Paula, Kara and I Have in Common?
Q. What do Paula Radcliffe, Kara Goucher and The Fitness Cheerleader have in common?
Healthy and Fun Birthday Party Ideas
One of the toughest things I’ve encountered as a parent is planning my kids’ birthday parties. Should I hire an entertainer? What should I serve? How do I keep the party healthy? Etc… With a backyard pool it doesn’t make sense for us to go anywhere for a party, so I host cooking/pool parties! Here [...]
How to Use Google Docs to Track and Display Your Weight Loss
Create a spreadsheet tool using Google Docs, that tracks your weight loss that allows your blog readers to visualize your progress.
Who Wants to Learn How to Run?
There’s an unofficial rumor that there will indeed be another 5K Fun Run at Blogher ’10! This is awesome news because I want to help you train for it!!
Motivation Monday: August 23, 2010
This is my Mamavation post for Monday, August 23, 2010. Hey everyone! How was your week? My week was pretty good – I was motivated for most of the week, but found the lack of routine on the weekend hard to overcome, which may have had something to do with the rain… Rain that we [...]
Walk and Tone mp3 Workout Giveaway!
I’ve always gotten a large amount of joy out of playing sports and being active. In fact running has been my cure for depression and I highly recommend taking a learn-to-run clinic to anyone who’s feeling blue. With how much I’ve enjoyed being active, I’ve always wanted to inspire others to be active too, as [...]
Anti Monkey Butt Powder Review and Giveaway
def – Monkey Butt: 1. Term used in the motorcycle world to define what your butt looks like after a long ride either on-road or off-road. “Man, I am suffering from some serious Monkey Butt after riding that trail all-day long” 2. A chafe recieved between the upper thighs and asscrack brought about by sweaty [...]
The Rattles “Rattle On” CD Review & Giveaway
My kids and I love to find new (appropriate) music to dance and play to. Truthfully, they just can’t get enough of it. So when I got the chance to review The Rattles “Rattle On” Cd I was excited. The CD will debute on September 25th but I have a sneak peek at one of [...]










