Megan Thompson

Ok seriously who knew?? I keep my sports bras for forever ok too long :). I read an article the other day that said that you should replace sports bra every 6 months!! WHAT? Obviously it matter what kind of exercise you've been doing and the intensity that you do it at but I had NO clue that they should be replaced every so often! The article also suggested to only wash them in cold water and never use anything with fabric softner in them....apparently it helps them to keep their shape! So if you find that your sports bra are sagging and bouncing it's time to toss them. Happy bra shopping :)

Withe everyone so into the fitness trend in the new year I thought it would be a good idea to go over a few of the most popular fitness trackers. There are so many out there that it becomes difficult to what they all do and which one is best for you! Some of the most popular are the jawbone up3, fitbit charge and the polar M40400 watch.

The Jawbone Up3:
This guy is brand new and being release SOON. I'm dying for one!! It tracks your heart rate all day long not just while exercising. It also assesses your sleep habits as well and it's water resistant!! I love that it syncs with running apps and my fitness pal as well.

Fitbit Charge:
This one is pretty great too! It tracks steps, distance, calories, stairs climbed and your sleep at night! It also has a feature that will display certain data from your smart phone onto it's small display. It comes with a silent alarm so you can set daily goals for yourself which I thought was pretty neat! It does sync with my fitness pal and running apps but this one is not waterproof.

Polar M400 Watch:
I LOVE this one because it's geared towards runners of course :) It has SO many great features. It tracks steps, distance, calories and pace. It supports wireless heart rate monitors and tracks sleep and it's waterproof!!

A new year is almost upon us!! That means a fresh start, resolutions and a clean slate! I have a new challenge group starting January 5th. It's a fantastic place to be with like minded people who have similar goals and can support you!! We will talk about fitness and clean eating. Lots of great recipes are shared and tips for staying on track :). All you have to do is contact me on facebook at Megan Sweeney Thompson and let me know you're interested in an upcoming challenge group!!

We all have them right? Especially this time of year when our normally long list of things to do seems unattainable. We are all trying to squeeze in an absurd amount of things every day. Who has time for fitness...for nutrition? YOU DO!! I can't tell you how many times I have been asked "how do you find the time?" or I'm told "I just have no time for that." We ALL have the same 24 hours in a day...we ALL do. Yes we all have different lives and different responsibilities but being healthy is a choice. My alarm goes off at 5:30am so I can get up and workout and take a shower before I begin a hectic day with 3 little ones. It's my choice to get up at that time. To put myself first and make ME a priority. Could I choose to stay in bed until the kids got up? Of course I could but that time is MY time and it's precious to me. I am a better mom, wife, friend and daughter because I take that time for me. So this holiday season give yourself the gift of time. Make YOU a priority and schedule your time into that hectic holiday schedule. You deserve it...your family deserves to have you at your best and healthiest. It's time for change. :)

Put this together tonight!  If you're looking for something quick to do every day between now and Christmas to keep those extra pounds off go through this twice a day! :)