It's here! I'm officially renaming Friday; Fitspiration Friday. It's going to be epic! You may remember two weeks ago I posted an interview I conducted with the Tone It Up Bikini Challenge winner, Kate Bear.
I've been assaulting my Tone It Up friends again and this week I had the honour of interviewing Liz Trewhitt Schultz. Liz was actually one of the first people I followed on Twitter when I began following Tone It Up. I consider her a dear friend and she's been a huge inspiration to me throughout my whole Tone It Up journey.
You may know Liz as the TIU Bride as she very recently got married; she talks more about that below!
Enjoy!
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| Liz on her Wedding Day |
Hey Liz! Thanks so much and welcome to Camp Beach Babe!!! We'll start with the basics. How was it that you first found Tone It Up and when?
I honestly can't quite remember exactly how I came across Tone It Up, but I am about 98% positive it was while looking for workout videos on YouTube and they popped up in a sidebar suggestion. I watched a few videos and got to browsing their website. After that I was hooked!
Had you been working on your fitness before? Did Tone It Up first inspire you to get going or give you that extra kick you needed?
I used to dance in high school so fitness was always something I was aware of. After graduation and no more dancing, I got slack. I'd workout for a few weeks, then slack off. I had joined a Bootcamp Class (high intensity circuit training) in November of 2010 that I still take 4-5 nights a week. I was pretty determined at that point because I was planning a wedding and wanted to look my best, but once I bought the Tone It Up nutrition plan was when I REALLY got determined to make a change in my life! It was absolutely the extra kick I needed, especially nutrition-wise.
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| Liz during a recent race Look at those legs! |
What's your favourite Tone It Up workout and why?
I am so partial to all of the workouts from the 2011 Bikini Series! Probably my most favs are the Beach Ball, Bikini Strap, and Itty Bitty Bikini. Can you tell I really want a nice sleek core? lol Those are great for working my core, thighs, and even my arms!
Those who may not know you as well as I do won't know that you don't have a gym membership. You've shown that you can look kick-ass without going to the gym! What are your tips for people in the same boat?
Some days I really go back and forth with myself on getting a full gym membership, but they can be so expensive! I'm fortunate to have gotten into the bootcamp classes I take when that gym first started so I got a REALLY good deal on those. Like a whole lot of other people these days, I am on one super tight budget. So no matter how I've tried to work it, joining a gym is just not within my budget right now. That is one reason I love Karena & Katrina so much. They're always posting great, free workouts online that I can easily do at home or at my local park. Some even require no equipment! What equipment some workouts require, you can get for a great price either online or at Target. That works out great for me! Since then I have also found some other great trainers via YouTube with free workouts. My biggest tip is invest in a few key pieces of equipment such as some free weights and a stability ball. You can get a great, sweat busting workout just with those and using your own bodyweight! The internet is a great tool and with just a little searching you can find so much out there for free to help get you on track to where you want to be!
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| Liz as a child. Sorry girl! I had to haha! |
Do you have a favourite group fitness class?
Boot Class is definitely my favorite! I usually never stuck with classes too long because I just couldn't motivate myself to go. This class is so much fun! I really did find the perfect group of trainers and people locally to workout it. It's always fun, encouraging, and we're all rooting for each other no matter what the age or fitness level of each individual. It's awesome! :)
Congratulations on becoming Mrs Schultz! You got married this past September, did you do anything special to get in even better shape for it?
Thank you! :D Getting engaged should have made me automatically want to get in better shape and it did, but it was months before I put my foot down and said, "I am doing this!" I got engaged in spring 2010 and that November was when started bootcamp. In January I found Tone It Up and soon after bought the plan. I knew my eating habits had to change and I needed some major help in that area! So yes I began working out, but changing my eating habits was the most special change I made to make sure I was a happy, healthy, and glowing bride! Plus I had a Hawaiian honeymoon to look forward to! I wanted to make sure I looked good in that bikini!
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| Liz and her husband Wasley on their wedding day |
Have you got any advice for other brides-to-be? Fitness related or otherwise :)
Number 1. Don't freak out! haha I now know why planning a wedding can be so stressful. There were days I would be in tears over something that really wasn't that big of a deal. Number 2. Don't let emotional eating from the stress ruin your bridal fitness regime. I can't tell you how often I wanted to just down a bag of cookies and say "screw it". I kept reminding myself of the bigger picture. Number 3. If you really want to get in better shaper for your wedding, start immediately! Working out actually helped me feel a whole lot better when I was stressing over color choices, flowers, and who to invite. Just remember, at the end of it all, you are marrying your best friend. That is all that matters! :)
You've got the most incredible back!! What is your favourite move to get it looking as good as it does?
Thank you! Thank you! I think the back is one of the sexiest parts of a woman so I worked hard to show it off in my wedding dress. Rows and reverse fly! Those are my favorite moves to work those back muscles! If you are doing them right, you can really feel it working those muscles. I don't have one at home, but we do some exercises on a TRX at bootcamp and anything I have ever done on that has been great for my back. I hope to invest in one soon!
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| Liz's back. I'm officially dedicating 3 hours a day to reverse fly's. |
Like me, you're a fur-mom! What's the best part about having dogs? They keep you fit right?!
Oh gosh there is so much to love! I mean, who else makes you feel like Elvis every single time you walk through the door? I have an entourage wherever I go in my house! haha Sadly, since we've always had a fenced in back yard I have never really been a dog walker with my guys. That really has changed now, especially since my oldest one has gained some weight! We just started taking a daily walk to help him shed some pounds. :) I'm big on hiking so once the weather really starts staying warm, we'll be hiking lots of trails around the mountain I live on.
What's on Your Workout Playlist right now?
I always try to make new mixes to change it up. My favs right now are:
-Love On Top - Beyonce
- Party Rock - LMFAO
-Good Feeling - Flo Rida
-Guts - All Time Low
-Stronger - Kanye West (ALWAYS a fav running/workout song!)
-High Life - Kelley James (I've loved this one ever since K&K used it in their fall challenge videos)
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| Two of Liz's Fur Babies :) |
Living the Tone It Up Lifestyle, like we do, is about more than just working out and eating right. Tell us one of your beauty secrets!
Absolutely! I'm slowly in the transition of trying to switch as many of my products as I can over to all natural. One I have been using for awhile now is Burt's Bees Royal Jelly Eye Cream. I have extremely sensitive skin around my eyes. This is the only stuff that doesn't burn at all! I swear it has helped a lot with my dark circles too. Being a night owl, I need all the help I can get in that area! lol I've also recently started using coconut oil at night as a facial moisturizer. Sounds kind of crazy right? It is amazing! I use it all over my body as well. It smells amazing and moisturizes my skin b;etter than any regular moisturizer I've ever bought!
What is your beauty must have?
Mascara! I'm one of those won't leave the house without makeup on kind of girls, but my biggest must have is mascara. It can make anyone look awake!
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| Liz getting her hair and makeup done :) |
Are there any blogs or websites you look at (besides Tone It Up of course!) to find inspiration / new workouts to get you that little bit more motivated?
I've always been a fan of Fit Sugar. They always have really good articles concerning everything from food and workouts to the latest workout clothing or fitness fad. I also love Amanda Russell on YouTube. Like K&K, there is just something so adorable about her and she posts great workout vids. Pinterest has been GREAT for being able to "pin" workouts and recipes I come across. I also have a tumblr. You wouldn't believe all of the amazing blogs with inspiring posts on there!
What are some of your favourite healthy recipes?
I'm absolutely obsessed with this peanut butter, banana and chocolate protein shake! If I could, I would have it for every single meal of the day! It seems like most all Tone It Up girls will say this but seriously the TIU Protein Pancake is just amazing! Thre are so many variations of it on the nutrition plan. It's hard to believe you're eating something that is good for you!
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| Liz on Honeymoon! |
Anyone who's seen your TwitPics will know that you live in the most beautiful area! (Chattanooga Tennessee) What are your favourite activities to keep you active outdoors?
I'll be the first to admit that I cannot stand cold weather in the slightest way. So late fall and winter can be really hard for me to motivate myself to get outside. When the weather is nice though there is so much to do here! Disc Golf is huge in this area, though I've never played it. I love hiking and there are so many trails in this area! I plan to step it up a notch this summer and try trail running. I'm very fortunate that my parents have a pool so I love to swim almost daily in the summer. When the weather is nice, I try to get a good run in on our Riverwalk downtown. It goes across our Walking Bridge and follow the river for something crazy like 10 miles. It's beautiful and makes me really appreciate where I live.
Do you have any goals for the next few months or for 2012 in general?
My biggest goal this year is to have abs! I still have weight I want to lose, but my main focus as i work through that is to have a nice set of abs. I don't need a crazy six-pack. I'll be happy with a little 3-pack!
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| One of Liz's TwitPics. Beautiful right? |
To someone deciding whether to join our Tone It Up Team, what would you tell them?
I'd tell them to follow a few of us on twitter. Talk to us and ask questions! Everyone I have ever come across on the team is more than happy to give advice and opinions. Try the workouts on Karena & Katrina's YouTube channel. It was a few months after I found them that I bought the plan, but I am so glad I did! If you're someone like me who has a really hard time understand how you should be eating and why, then this plan will absolutely solve that problem for you! Even though they have so many people on the plan and following them, they really are there for you whenever you need help! It's like having a personal trainer and nutritionist at your fingertips 24/7! Best part, you pay that one time and you have it and all updates for life! I'm not a of gimmicky fads that you know won't work. K&K are all about simple, clean, eating and hard work. You can't get more honest than that and it works.
Favourite Fitness Related Quote?
"Fall down seven times. Stand up eight."
It always keeps me in check with the fact that I will fail at some things sometimes, but with practice, patience, and persistence I can conquer whatever it is.
Favourite Colour?
Turquoise! It reminds of the beach, which I love. :)
My wedding shoes! I wanted a pair that I could wear again and I just loved these!
Best Place You've Ever Visited?
Oahu, Hawaii! We stayed on the North Shore at Turtle Bay for our honeymoon. It was amazing! I'm already convinced I want to move there. Maybe one day! :) Happiest Memory?
Walking down the aisle to my husby. :) You can't replicate that genuine emotion when you first see each other. My Dad had to tell me to slow down. I was hustling down that aisle!
Anything Else You'd Like to Say?
Thanks so much for featuring me! I'm so honored to be on your blog. You are a huge inspiration to me and such a special Tone It Up sister!
Awwe Liz, thank you! I love you! Thank you so much for doing this ♥
You're truly beautiful and I wish you a long, happy and healthy life with your Prince Charming, Waz.
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