Adventures in food, fitness & living a balanced life
It's a pretty special guy's birthday today.... Happy birthday, Brian! This is our last round of birthdays as an unmarried couple. I feel so lucky to get to spend the rest of my life with such an amazing guy. Just a short 2 months to go and we … [Read more...]
Last night, Brian and I tried a new-to-us workout at NIFS: Boot Camp! I am working on a project for work that required me to test out the class, and I LOVED it!! We met outside and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. The instructor, … [Read more...]
Brian and I have been completing a total body circuit 1-2 times a week for the past couple of weeks that we absolutely LOVE (as much as you can LOVE a workout ;) ) I enjoy completing this workout because by the end of it I have banged out 3 … [Read more...]
I didn't feel comfortable posting about much yesterday, so I didn't get a chance to fill you in on Monday night's Les Mills Launch event at NIFS (my new place of work!) Every quarter, Les Mills releases new workouts and music for each of the class … [Read more...]
I had been anticipating this morning's workout since Monday when I read Tina's post highlighting this upper body routine. source I was initially introduced to Tina's fabulous workout routines as a participant in Best Body Bootcamp. Tina … [Read more...]
Good morning! This morning's gym session was another great superset partner workout. These exercises really get my shoulders and biceps burning, which I LOVE! Finishing things off with some weighted incline crunches is really just the … [Read more...]
Recently, a couple of you have asked me for advice and tips on how to get the most out of a Les Mills Bodypump class. It won't take much to get more out of your Bodypump class! Here are 5 tips to get you feeling the burn and reaping all of … [Read more...]
Head on over to the NIFS Blog to check out my post with advice for "How to Dress for Running in Cold Weather"! _____________________________________________________________________________ Yesterday, I started out my morning just like every … [Read more...]
A couple of weeks ago, I taught a special group fitness class that focused on healthfully walking in high heels. The class started with all of the ladies, including myself, wearing high heels. We worked on our posture, having confidence, and … [Read more...]
Here in Indiana, it is literally freezing! Monday, it was sunny and slightly warm, but the past two days it has literally been in the 20s, slightly snowy, and very windy. All that I can think is that in a month it will be spring. I seriously … [Read more...]
I'm Tara, a 24-year-old fitness and food lover living in Indianapolis, IN.
I have a huge passion for experimenting in the kitchen, living an active life, and pursuing my dreams. As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and Les Mills Certified Body Pump Instructor, I love teaching group fitness classes and being physically active every day.
This blog follows my life and my interests in fitness, mostly healthy food, family, friends, and living a well-balanced and healthy life.
