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Winter workout: Baby, it’s cold outside!

Time to change it up for the season. Here’s my winter workout strategy

Lori-6yearsonmountainWe had our first major snow dumping in Minnesota this past week (so pretty), and when I awoke this morning it was -4 degrees in St. Paul.

Brrrrrrrrrr! Winter has officially arrived. Dean Martin’s “Baby, It’s Cold Outside!” came to mind as my feet hit the hardwood floor early this morning.

Does anyone have trouble staying motivated to workout in the winter when the weather turns?

I do. And I decided a few years ago when we hit record low windchill I had to change up my workout routine for the winter. Although I absolutely love to be outside walking the lakes after a fresh snow, or hiking to the mountaintop in a magical winter white forest, that’s often not possible. MN winter is unpredictable. So, since a workout is better than no workout for this in the equation girl, I adapted and developed a new plan that works for me.

Here’s my winter workout strategy. Read more

How many spa appointments does a “centered” girl need?

The answer – at least three if she has herself in the center of the equation!

Yes, three 60-min spa appointments at Waves of Superior Spa (heavenly), two workouts in the fitness center with a view, a walk in the freshly fallen snow along Lake Superior’s shoreline, a little hot tubbing and a jacuzzi bath — all in the same day. Ha! Not to mention a little writing on my book. Read more

Last Chance Workout and a little PR

Today is our Last Chance workout before our final weigh in tomorrow, Saturday, and a fun day. We are hitting it hard with two circuits this a.m. and yes, indeed, Oberg Mountain in fresh snow, again. I am planning to kick that mountain’s _ _ _ this morning, likely with a Star Tribune reporter in tow. Read more

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