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Feb 1, 2010
BodyRock Challenege: Week 2 — Another not so perfect week
I wanted to post this on Friday but, well, I didn’t. So instead you get an extra day of my workout randomness. If you missed the workout routine post, go back here to find it. Last Monday I was feeling very winded and wiped out during and after the workout. I was really aware of the fact that I hadn’t worked out in 4 days and I was kicking myself a bit for letting it go that long. My muscles... read more
Jan 22, 2010
BodyRock Challenge: Week 1
I’ve been doing the BodyRock Beginner’s workout for about a week now. If you missed the workout routine post, go back here to find it. Although I’m already yearning to move on to more advanced workouts, I’m going to stick with this one at least one more solid week. I didn’t get up to work out this morning because Mack decided she was STARVING at 6 am. I considered staying up... read more
Jan 15, 2010
BodyRock Challenge: The Beginner’s Workout
A good place to start is always at the beginning. Because I haven’t done any real workout out in about a year, I’ll be using the BodyRock.tv Beginner Workout series to get things going. This series is easy enough for a beginner of any level and can also be done by those who are overweight and/or advanced in age. Once I feel like this routine isn’t pushing me anymore, I’ll either... read more
Jan 14, 2010
BodyRock Challenge: Starting a whole new round of punishment
I first heard about Zuzana from BodyRock.tv about a month ago. Stefan showed me one of her workout videos which was being passed around the stock broker network in Frankfurt and I was both awed and inspired by her right then. Check her out in the video below; it’s just one of many simple yet killer workouts that she has online. After I saw my first Zuzana video, I said to Stefan: “I’m... read more
Jul 24, 2009
Fitness Friday: It’s been a long time
After 132 days away from my WiiFit, I finally got back on the balance board on Wednesday. I’m a bit sore but I’m loving the results. And I was rather shocked to see that I’ve dropped even more weight despite eating often. One of the great perks of breastfeeding. I’m now at about 125 pounds (57 kilos), which is considered underweight BMI since I’m about 5’11″. I was... read more
Mar 13, 2009
Fitness Friday: Getting back up on that horse, uh balance board
I think one of the biggest things that holds people back from working out is a lack of time. But if you go by the standard that just 15 minutes a day is enough to make an impact, don’t you think you should be able to work that little block of time in somewhere? Believe me – I have been slacking the last two and a half weeks and I’m not proud of it. I felt guilty every time I would look at... read more
Mar 6, 2009
Fitness Friday: Put a big slacker sticker on my forehead
You may have noticed I didn’t post last week. That’s because I have been neglecting my Wii. Such a sad story but I just haven’t made the time. I have been busy working on things around the house, barely even making time to blog – it just seems like there is always 1,000,003 things to be taken care of. But I’m trying to keep it all going. I have not used the Wii Fit in two... read more
Feb 20, 2009
Friday Fitness: Pour some honey on me
Did I mention that I can fit in my sexy jeans again? The ones I loved before I was pregnant? Go ahead, hate me all you want. I can certainly handle it. I’ve decided to give my exercises reports with little daily updates which I write when I’m done so I can remember what is happening. If we don’t over work ourselves outside this weekend, I may challenge Stefan to some Wii Sports…that... read more
Feb 14, 2009
Give me a W! Give me an I! Give me another I!
I have just had my eyes opened to a couple new games for the Wii…and I am dying to try them out! One is Active Life Outdoor Challenge. You get a little mat for your Wii and interact all over it. The video says it better than I can… And then I found a little something called We Cheer on their website. Yes, that’s right, you can become a cheerleader, build your own squad and go to... read more
Feb 13, 2009
Fitness Friday: Wishing for a snow day
As I look out the window from the couch where I am typing this, I’m watching huge snow flakes fall by the window. It’s been snowing for at least 30 minutes now, but it’s all melting as soon as it hits the ground. Quite unfortunate really. The one year where we’re actually getting snow in Frankfurt but it’s too warm to stick. Guess I’m just wishing for snow days like I... read more












Tiffany is an American who has been living in Germany with her husband since 2001. The two are self-proclaimed "Self-Reliant Yuppies" who are in their early-30's and bought an 1830's farmhouse several years ago, which they have been turning into a more sustainable and green dream house. Two cats, a Newfie and their 2 year old daughter enjoy the adventure with them. Tiffany enjoys cooking, rock climbing, lux-camping trying to turn her black thumbs green and taking road trips. Visit the