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The Fit Female Club – Preparing Myself for Bathing Suit Season

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And now for this week’s sentence to finish:  “It’s bathing suit season, and to prepare, I…“

Next week’s sentence to finish: OFF next weekend (summer every other week now!!)

It’s bathing suit season, and to prepare, I…

Not going to lie to you here.  It was a very bad winter here weather wise with freezing Polar Vortex temperatures, as well as record breaking snow fall total amounts.

It was only just terrible as far as the weather was concerned, but also as far as my eating and fitness habits, as well.  Let’s just say I packed on an extra 5-7 pounds pretty easily enjoying the likes of hot chocolate from my Keurig pretty much daily at lunch time (a total guilty pleasure).

My Winter Guilty Pleasure

My Winter Guilty Pleasure

I have since lost a few of those pounds by first and foremost cutting back on the treats.  Lent found me giving up my daily hot chocolate.  And working out a bit more, but the tone still isn’t what I want and admit after having two kids, I have struggled with this even when not being overweight.  Trust me I put on my jean shorts and a t-shirt and a lovely, noticeable muffin top stared a t me back in the mirror.

Fit Female Club Logo

So, when I was recently contacted by Josh, who runs The Fit Female Club, which is part of Always Active Athletics, I was intrigued.  Even though, I have shared I am definitely not an athlete nor am a very sporty at all here, I still do love a great workout and diet regime.

I clicked through his e-mail to get the lowdown on The Fit Female Club, which has also been featured in Redbook and Shape magazines.

What is the Fit Female Club?

The Fit Female Club is an online program which will allow you to achieve the results you want! If you’ve been striving but not reaching your goals and feel like you’re in a rut, they will give you the support, accountability, information, and motivation to indeed achieve these goals.

First off everything is done through online, which for me who works at home and has a pretty hectic lifestyle running around taking care of two small kids, I loved the idea of having this all at my fingertips from the convenience of my own home.

So, what is included with the membership?

  • Member Consultation – A Short Questionnaire to fill out after you signup to better understand and meet your goals
  • Weekly Workouts – Three butt kicking , calorie smashing, total body workout exercises weekly.  Plus you take a pledge to walk for 45 minutes each week, too.
  • Monthly Nutritional Guidelines – The goal is to educate you here on making healthy choices.
  • Free eBooks – You get one, but two eBooks free on first how to lose weight and a second on how to stay on track.
  • Accountability Check-ins – Twice a month they will check in with you exclusively to make sure you are staying on track.
  • Monthly Seminar – Once a month a 15-30 minute seminar is held to discuss any pressing issue you may have that month.
  • Members Only Facebook Page – This is a support system with all the ladies that belong, as well as where the exercises and videos of the exercises can be found.
  • Unlimited Email Access to Any and All Questions – Any and all questions can be asked via e-mail, Facebook chat or even Skype, too, because success is the key here!

What does it cost?

Trial period for the first month is only $5!!!

And then after that it is only $24 a month.

Bottom Line for Me!!

I have to admit even though I was intrigued, I was still a bit skeptical, but in the last 3 weeks of trying this service out, have been very satisfied and have noticed a difference in the way my clothes are indeed fitting.  I am ultimately once again not trying to lose much in the way of pounds right now, but overall trying to tone, as well as get healthier and wiser in my dietary choices.  

So, this really has been a great help so far and would recommend the service to all, especially those who are in similar situations, as myself at home taking care of their kids and working from the home, too.  

Because, this definitely has been very convenient, as well as helpful to achieving all my goals right now and hoping that when bathing suit season now does hit here that I will be ready or least my muffin top will be less noticeable at the very least now, so that I can wear my bathing suit once again this year like last year comfortably.

Bathing Suit Season is Coming Again & Want to Enjoy It Again!!

To See More from The Fit Female Club, Take a Look at the Video Below:

Now that I shared about how I am preparing for bathing suit season, please share what you will do today, too.

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thanks Allison and not going to lie that guilty pleasure was worthy of it, when I could still hide my muffin top under bulky sweaters! 🙂

  3. @AnnaFitfunner says

    I have to say that hot chocolate looked tasty! I also am pretty sure that family pic is showing a Mommy who is pretty toned! If that is where you are after working out for three weeks, you are definitely one Fit Female!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Anna, I wish that was me working out after 3 weeks. Sadly that was me last summer, before all the tasty hot chocolate, polar vortex and snowmageddeon! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Trust me, Kristi, as I said on your blog I totally need help, too and very much know the feeling.

  6. kellylmckenzie says

    I am so impressed that you are sticking with this online program. I wonder if I'd fade away after a bit as I usually need a trainer partner to keep me accountable. Hmmm.

  7. spiritedlife says

    Sounds interesting! When I'm in the market for a change, I'll have to look this up. I normally switch up my workouts every three months or so!
    My recent post Pet Peeves that Drive Me Crazy! #AskAwayFriday with Carol {Battered Hope}

    • Janine Huldie says

      I know the feeling well, Christa and got my fingers crossed for you that this will work too 🙂

  14. Joy Christi says

    This winter was rough all around, you did great! p.s. that hot chocolate looks wonderful even now when it's over 80 degrees!
    Good luck with the online community, that is definitely a wonderful thing no matter what you're trying to achieve.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thanks Joy and you know how much I love hot chocolate now! But seriously, am hoping that this will indeed help me now 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lisa, tell me about it. I will be 37 on June 10th and am totally having a harder time now then I did a few short years ago even. Here is to us losing and shedding those winter pounds now 🙂

  16. coachdaddyblogger says

    1. You look like you could be in the Olympics in something.

    2. Today, I'll avoid soda. I'll eat sensibly, even though it's Pizza Friday.

    3. I'm about a month into an exercise/running routine. I've gained a pound, actually. But more of my shirts fit than did a month ago. I'll take that.
    My recent post Go Ask Daddy About Ad Wars, Skis That Soar and Felony Lore

    • Janine Huldie says

      Eli, once again I couldn’t love you more today and always. And so done told me that it is more the way your clothes fit then the actual number on the scale. So, I am totally going with that!! 🙂

  17. dianeroark says

    Janine,

    We are big fans of the Keurig Hot Chocolate, but it will put on a few pounds. This service sound great and I really do love the name. I think it would be very helpful to have this much accountability.

    Thanks for sharing!
    Diane Roark
    My recent post Tovolo Kitchen Products Giveaway

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, happy to share Diane and you are so right about the extra calories from the Keurig hot chocolate. So, definitely hoping that this will help me stay accountable now 🙂

  18. Joy from Yesterfood says

    Janine, I didn't know about The Fit Female Club- so glad to have the information! Thank you for a very complete and inspiring post!
    My recent post Summer Salad Roundup

  19. Pure Grace Farms says

    It's never too late, it's never too late, it's never too late…My new mantra! Looks like there's a lot of fun going on here today! Blessings…Shari
    My recent post Watermelon Lemonade: A favorite Summertime Refreshment

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thank Shari and love your mantra. Have to practice saying it now myself 🙂

  20. Billybuc says

    No way. I don't even own a swimsuit. LOL The older we get, the less likely we are to prance around with 90% of our body showing. LOL Have a great weekend, Janine.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Bill, my dad would say the same as you and must admit I am sure someday I, too, will get there, but right now, I still do own a bathing suit and hope to get back into in the next few weeks. Not going to lie, love the beac, pools and just most water activities during this time of the year. Have a wonderful weekend again, Bill!! 🙂

  21. day-with-kt.com says

    Well, I did 11.5 miles this morning plus 44 push-ups!!
    Actually I don't change much of what I do during bathing suit season – when the weather is hot I naturally tend to eat less in the evenings which is my biggest weakness in the winter (night time eating) so it all balances out OK.
    That program sounds like a great one!
    My recent post There Are Some Things I Just Don’t Get

    • Janine Huldie says

      Kim, I tend to eat less, too in the warmer months and hoping that helps out along with this program now, too 🙂

  22. realhousewife says

    I'm with Bill , Janine….we had lots of stormy weather with large hail this year…I think it hit me in the @ss!

    LOL. Just kidding….have a GREAT weekend!

  23. anothercleanslate says

    I start a boot camp on Monday and am so nervous! Good luck with the fit club!

  26. Amanda Love says

    hahaha, it's bathing suit season and to prepare I…. I don't prepare because I live in a state where there is no beach and I hate going to the pool. It's not the same. 🙂 I've neer heard of the Fit Female Club but I would love to be a bit more fit and lose a few more pounds myself. Will have to check them out.
    My recent post Discover the World with Elemental T's – Review

    • Janine Huldie says

      Guess that is the perk of living where there is no beach this time of the year. But still think I would miss it too much. That said, hope you do check out and let me know if you do 🙂

  27. tamaralikecamera says

    Your hot chocolate photo is killing me a little!
    I need something.. more for the health value. Of course I'm not 104 pounds anymore like I used to be but I do think my "norm" is not much more than that. However my exercise regime is non-existent.
    My recent post What Will Blogging Be Like In 100 Years?

    • Janine Huldie says

      Well, at least it wasn't pumpkin spice latte!! I'm not 104 lbs either anymore though, but not as far off either. Trying though as you can see to pump up my non-existent exercise regime, too 🙂

  28. basicallyb says

    The Keurig is my guilty pleasure too. I don't even like coffee but I found myself drinking it all the time & I need to cut back. I am glad that the workout is going well for you! It's frustrating trying to find one that fits & it looks like you're on your way!
    My recent post Go Figure….Skate!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thanks again and I know I don't even like coffee myself, but some of their blends were looking mighty good to me during that time, too! 🙂

  29. gigigirl says

    It's the never-ending battle of the bulge! It goes on so quickly but takes so much time and effort to get it off. Glad you are finding this program helpful, and it's great because you don't have to leave home. Just need to get into the groove and stay motivated. Keep up the good work. I'm not doing as well as you are Janine, but I'm working on it! xxoo

  30. cyndi says

    So, I don't believe for one second that you needed to lose any weight. You're as gorgeous and petite as they come! You're beautiful inside and out.
    But love that you're taking care of yourself. I hope you have a great weekend!
    My recent post How a Walk Can Lead to a Personal Philosophy

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thank you Cyndi and you know the feeling is so mutual at this point. I love you and very happy to say you are awesomesauce and then some to me!! Happy Weekend to you, too 🙂

  31. Rea Alducente says

    Is there a Fitness Male Club by any chance? Hehe. For some reasons, a lof of my male friends and colleagues are more body-conscious than I am. Which I'm perfectly fine with. hehe they could really use some help. They were actually offered a fitness program that costs around $1500! Goodness!

  32. lovingmarshall says

    I'm reading this after I splurged on chocolate chip cookies—oops! It's hard for me to turn down hot chocolate any time, but especially in the winter. I'm treating myself this summer to hot yoga twice a week, and my husband (who is in the running industry) made a running training plan for me. The hardest part about it is not feeling selfish, to admit that I need this time for myself and need to invest in myself.

    Congrats on your get fit plan, and have a great weekend!!!
    My recent post We've got some milestones going on.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Sounds like you too have a great plan and here is to be a bit selfish to take better care of ourselves. Happy Weekend to you, too Lauren 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Alison and my very good friend is a nutritionist (actually was my maid of honor) and she has told me the same thing in the past. So, I think we both totally got it right. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend 🙂

  34. Brittnei Washington says

    Aww! Look at you guys! So tanned! That does sound like a really great offer, Janine. I'm really excited for you to be doing this program and excited to hear your results after you have finished. You look great already!
    My recent post Countdown in Style- Week 24

  36. @MamaRabia says

    I definitely gained weight this winter, but no I am working on eating better and doing a little exercise and I've lost a few pounds. Someone actually told me yesterday that I looked like I'd lost weight. That made my day! I don't mind looking like I've had three kids, but I don't want to look like I'm ready to have another!
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  37. stephrufa says

    This is pretty interesting, especially since I'm home so much with the kids. I'll have to check it out.
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