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Clare Smith

Training Body & Soul

Birthday Bash Giveaway & New Full Body Video!

March 18, 2012

**Giveaway CLOSED**

It’s my birthday and I want to celebrate with you! You can win 1 of 2 prize packages!

Package 1:

– “Reshaping It All” by Candace Cameron Bure

– “The Good Wife’s Guide” by Darlene Schacht (paperback!)

– A pair of fabulous jeans from “Vault Denim“

Package 2:

– “Every Body Matters” by Gary Thomas

– Jillian Michaels’s “30 Day Shred” DVD

– 2 hair accessories from Lilla Rose

– A sample pack of all 3 flavors of Shakeology from Michelle Myers!!

To Enter:

– Leave a comment below letting me know which body part you want to shape up for the summer!

– BONUS ENTRY: Tweet, facebook, or pin the giveaway the video & leave an additional comment below letting me know you did that!

(Giveaway will close Friday, March 23rd at 9pm EST)

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♥♥♥

Clare’s Fave Full Body Workout #1 (Video at bottom!)

Here is the first video I’ve created that you can do with me! These are some of my favorite exercises and I do a workout like this multiple times in the week! You can loop this video once, twice or even three times through depending on how much time you have to exercise! (For each additional loop you do, increase the amount of weights you lose to really blast the fat!)

I didn’t explain the exercises in detail during the video to spare time, but I want to do that. So here is an outline of the exercise and some key points. (I recommend you watch the video first before doing it!)

♦ Curtsy Lunge with Shoulder Raise

Lunge back as if you were curtsying. Lift the arms into a shoulder raise. To modify, lift one arm then the other. Keep the chest lifted and core tight!

♦ 4 corner hops

Imagine a square on the ground. Jump with both feed to each corner. Land gently and use your arms to propel you up. To modify, make the square smaller.

♦ One leg lat rows/lat flyes

Stand with one leg planted firmly to the ground. Bring both arms up beside you into a row. Squeeze as you lift the arms up. Switch legs and do a lat fly. Take both arms out to the side. Gaze stays to the ground the entire time and sink into the standing leg.

♦ Skater Taps (or ski hops)

Tap side to side landing gently. Make the taps bigger to make it harder. ADVANCED: Tap and then touch the ground.

♦ Bicep Curl with Leg Extension

Do a basic bicep curl. Keep the elbows close to the body as you curl. Lift one leg and extend it as you curl. Keep the leg nice and high. Switch sides and do a hammer curl (thumbs are towards to the ceiling). Lift one leg and extend as you curl!

♦ 4 corner hops

♦Tricep Pushup with hover

Go to your knees on the ground. Place your arms in and back for a push-up. Drop down as your elbows shoot straight back. Keep the chest lifted as you move from your hips. Move directly into a hover as you straighten the arms and bend the knees. Hover them over the ground.

♦ Skater Taps

Work it sisters!!! 🙂

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Comments

  1. Darlene B says

    March 18, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    I would like to get my stomach smaller for summer ..
    I could sure use a win on this contest :0)

    Reply
  2. Shonda says

    March 18, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I want to work on my stomach! I would love package #2. Happy Birthday, Clare. LOVE your videos! I try to do them every week.

    Reply
    • Shonda says

      March 18, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      I already have Reshaping it All and the Good Wife’s Guide.

      Reply
  3. Shonda says

    March 18, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    I shared on FB: https://www.facebook.com/shonda.knowlton/posts/215636171877857.

    Reply
  4. Kristin W. says

    March 18, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Need to tighten up the tummy after 2 c-sections!!

    Reply
    • Crystal Brothers says

      March 19, 2012 at 11:14 am

      I need to work on my stomach. I’ve always carried more weight there, and having 2 kiddos w/ 2 c-sections hasn’t helped matters.

      Would love to win package #1

      Reply
  5. Kimberly says

    March 18, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    I’d like to shape up right below my bum and inner thigh area.

    Reply
  6. Kimberly says

    March 18, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I shared this post on FB.

    Reply
  7. Rachel says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    I’d love to tone my legs more for summer. I already have the 30 Day Shred and love it…I’d love to win package #1!! Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  8. Nanette says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    I am planning to target my gluts before summer. Thanks for demonstrating SUCH generosity on your birthday!!

    Reply
  9. Clara says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    lower ab area, inner thighs and triceps! Sorry – that is more than one area, its classic “lost alot of weight” toning that I am working on!

    Reply
  10. Nanette says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    I also shared your video/giveaway on FB…thank you!

    Reply
  11. Patty Cooper says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Clare – Happy Birthday! I love everything you post on Peak313! You are always so encouraging and give great tips! I’m looking at getting more definition in the bicep area. God bless you and your ministry!

    Reply
  12. Autumn says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Arms, legs, and butt!! (My son just told me I should say “gluteus maximus”, rather than butt, lol!)

    Reply
  13. Kristen Overly says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    I am so excited about getting my arms and back in better shape!

    Reply
  14. Carol says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    My stomach for sure!

    Reply
  15. Kristen Overly says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    I shared via facebook! Happy Birthday, thanks for sharing something special with US!

    Reply
  16. Mary@The Encouraging Home says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I need to tone all over, but especially my lower half.

    Happy Birthday!!

    Reply
  17. Carol says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I shared on Facebook!

    Reply
  18. Sheila Eaton says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    My hips and bottom.

    Reply
  19. Melanie Dorsey says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    upper thighs for me

    Reply
  20. Melanie Dorsey says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I shared this on fb.

    Reply
  21. Jen says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Tummy for sure!!

    Reply
  22. tracy c says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    My inner thighs and arms

    Reply
  23. Kait Bibb says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    I would LOVE to tone my abs up & thighs, so two things 🙂

    Reply
    • Kait Bibb says

      March 18, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      Pinned 🙂

      http://pinterest.com/pin/258886678549728514/

      Reply
  24. SandyN says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    I really need to shape up all over, but my first priority would be my arms.

    Reply
  25. Monica says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Working on getting my thighs in better shape for summer!

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  26. Julie says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!! 🙂 I am looking to shape my thighs up…my forever quest!

    Reply
  27. Audrey says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    My hips/thighs! I have a bridesmaid dress to fit into in one month!! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Audrey says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    I also posted this and encouraged all of my FB friends to check out your blog!

    Reply
  29. Megan says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    I have an apple body shape… so its always my tummy area!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      March 18, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      shared on facebook 🙂

      Reply
  30. Junglewife says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I’m working on shaping up my booty!

    Reply
  31. Kelly says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    I just had a baby a week ago, but I’m already dying to get back in shape. Can’t wait to do all your videos when I’m cleared with my midwife. Tummy and thighs are my trouble spots.

    Reply
  32. Jessie says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Can I work on a zone??? I’m working on the middle third of my body! Lol!

    Reply
  33. Jennifer says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Forever working on the bat wings. 🙂

    Reply
  34. Jill says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    I’m due to have munchkin #5 in early to mid September, so I would like to focus on overall strengthening and staying as fit as possible throughout the pregnancy to make getting back into my routine a little easier. I guess if I had a problem area it would be my tummy, hips, and inner thighs.

    Reply
  35. Jessie says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    I pinned your site linked to this giveaway 🙂

    http://pinterest.com/pin/123708320984422785/

    And I’m STILL working on my belly sag, bubble butt, and thighs….

    Reply
  36. Jill says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Also shared on Facebook.

    Reply
  37. Robyn says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    I want to tone my abdomen, thighs, and butt!! I’m 44 and mommy to a 15mo old toddler …need strength training to keep up with my little guy!

    Reply
  38. StacyK says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    YAY! Thanks for the giveaway AND the new video! :)) Happy Birthday!!

    I’m working on getting “my girls” in shape. Yep. There’s actually a lot of work I can do physically and nutritionally to prepare to nurse my adopted baby:)) Hopefully other body parts will tone/shrink in the process…. but my main motivation is being as ready and healthy as possible whenever we get that phone call from our adoption agency 🙂

    Reply
  39. StacyK says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Of course, I shared this on my Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/auctioneerist/posts/178206682296575

    Reply
  40. loretta says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I would be thrilled with either of these packages, please enter me.

    Reply
  41. loretta says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Shared link on Facebook, thank you

    Reply
  42. Rachel says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    My legs and bum are what I need to work on for this summer. Happy Birthday.

    Reply
  43. Jennifer says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I have lost 60+ pounds that wanted to hang around after baby #2 and am pretty happy where I am but my lower abs are the area I need to tone the most after 2 csections. I love your website!

    Reply
  44. Rachel says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I shared the link on FB for all my girlfriends.

    Reply
  45. Mary Beth says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I need my all over body part..hahaha…But my lower half, legs and butt. Thank you for the opportunity!

    Reply
  46. Thesethreekings says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I would love to focus on being smaller in the stomach and I WOULD LOVE FOR MY GLUTEUS to be smaller. I have battled with loosing weight for years, i’m often discouraged and I dont want to give up. Lord help me, I could use this win!! I’m going to Tweet and PIN this giveaway :))
    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Nicole

    Reply
  47. Dinahsoar says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Thanks…I need the motivation to tone up all over and lose about 10-15lbs. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Dinahsoar says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    I shared the video & giveaway on fb.

    Reply
  49. Mariel Augustine says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I really need to work on my core after 3 c sections&
    No real excersize for a long time. Please help!!
    Abs, booty& legs for me (:

    Reply
  50. Wendy says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Mainly my stomach and thighs!! Thanks for offering these gifts! Happy Birthday!!

    Reply
  51. Katrina says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I need help all over, but my stomach is the biggest problem after 3 c-sections. Love all your tips and videos! Thankyou

    Reply
  52. Nikki says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I am working on my legs. Happy Birthday Clare, and what a blessing you are to all of us girls who read your blog!

    Reply
  53. Katrina says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Totally shared this on facebook! I have been telling my friends about your blog for a while now!

    Reply
  54. Mariel Augustine says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Shared on fb as well (:

    Reply
  55. Tracy says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    My butt and thighs!!

    Reply
  56. Amanda C. says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    I need my stomach to be smaller!

    Reply
  57. Amanda C. says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Shared on Facebook too!

    Reply
  58. Tracy says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    And most importantly…happy birthday!! Today is my birthday too! 🙂

    Reply
  59. Judy says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    My whole core. Recovery-I need to learn how to get rid of the acid after the work out so I don’t get sick after 5 days of working out anymore.

    Reply
  60. Judy says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!! My birthday was Wednesday!

    Reply
  61. Ashley says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great day!
    I definitely need to work on my abs and thighs. I know I can get my abs more toned but have always had a problem with my legs.

    Reply
  62. Ashley says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    I shared the post on facebook too! Thanks for being an inspiration!

    Reply
  63. Debbie says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Clare, and what a blessing you are! I would like to strength my core and tone my legs. Thank you!

    Reply
  64. Danielle says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I would love to lose the stomach fat!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  65. glasaeg says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Which body part do I want to shape up – all of it of course, but I really need to focus from the waist down.

    Reply
  66. Tina says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    Happy Birthday Clare! I am working to lower my body fat overall and tone my legs.

    Reply
  67. Jessica N. says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    Ooh…my post 4 babies tummy for sure. Oldest is 12, youngest is 10 months. It needs HELP!

    Reply
  68. Jessica N. says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Shared on facebook

    Reply
  69. Jessica N. says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Tweeted it too! And Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  70. Shannon Peebles says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Happy Birthday to you! I need to work on my butt!

    Reply
  71. Caroline says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    Arms! …since I already have a routine for legs and abs 🙂
    Thanx for the chance to win! Would love to win pkg #1

    Reply
  72. Caroline says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    Oops! I so forgot that I wanted to say,
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Hope it was lovely!
    And I also posted to FB 🙂

    Reply
  73. Lisa Carol says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    I would love to get my belly in better shape. Right now, I think menopause is kicking my butt!
    🙂

    Reply
  74. glasaeg says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Repinned on pinterest and shared on facebook – so all my “girls” can take advantage of this great workout!

    Reply
  75. Rachel S. says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    I need to reshape my belly. If I can do that, the rest will follow suit I think 😉

    Reply
  76. Gala says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Happy birthday! My stomach is my trouble spot!!! Thighs are a close second. 🙂

    Reply
  77. Rachel S. says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    I would love package #1. I shared on FB.

    Reply
  78. Tammy N. says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    My legs and butt need some major toning. Just subscribed to your blog. Going to do some of these workouts to get back in shape! Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  79. Krystal says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Happy birthday!

    My problem area is my stomach….

    Reply
  80. Krystal says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    I shared on Facebook

    Reply
  81. Brenda says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    I would like to get some definition back to my abs

    Reply
  82. Heidi J says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    From the knees to the waist…need to lose the flab and get my muscles back. Gravity is taking its toll.

    Happy birthday and thank you for the video and opportunity to win prizes!

    I’m also retweeting you

    Reply
  83. Jessica says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:27 am

    Arms & Abs. Looking forward to using this workout tomorrow! 🙂

    Reply
  84. Kimberlee says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:35 am

    I want to work on my midsection–butt & gut!

    Reply
  85. Kimberlee says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:35 am

    Tweeted! @java_diva

    Reply
  86. Ollie says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:35 am

    I would like to work on my tummy area. Happy Birthday to you!

    Reply
  87. Lou Ann says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:52 am

    My arms! My whole body certainly needs toning.

    Reply
  88. Trina McDaniel says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:34 am

    I would have to say my entire mid section could stand some reduction!

    Reply
  89. Annette says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:31 am

    Happy Birthday! I’d say my mid-section…constant struggle! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  90. Emily says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:06 am

    Two babies in two years means my TUMMY is the area that needs work, but mostly I just would like to lose weight all over.

    Reply
  91. Trish says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:43 am

    All body parts need work, but my tummy bothers me the most.

    Reply
  92. AlexisMacPhee says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Upper body post baby #2!!

    Reply
  93. Angela Pridemore says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:29 am

    I want to tone my upper arms – I looked in the mirror a few weeks ago and saw my grandma’s arms – where did those come from??

    Reply
  94. Angela Pridemore says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:30 am

    Reposted give away on facebook!

    Reply
  95. Gail Parrish says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:42 am

    I need to tone everything. Currently on a diet ( lost 10 lbs so far) and need to get a workout schedule going. I could definitely benefit from this. Thanks!!!!!!

    Reply
  96. kathy says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:57 am

    I have really big calves. I would love to make them smaller.

    Reply
  97. Charlotte says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Happy birthday! Today is me and my husbands anniversary!:) Deff. need to work my abs/core!

    Reply
    • Charlotte says

      March 19, 2012 at 8:08 am

      I shared on fb and pinned the workout:)

      Reply
  98. Jan says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I need to work on more than one part of my body but mostly my abs…

    Reply
  99. Jan says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:39 am

    I shared it on fb…

    Reply
  100. Leah Ferrebee says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:41 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLARE!!!!!! Thanks for all you do and this giveaway! I would love to work out….EVERYTHING!! LOL I am loving your videos and tips! I am still going strong and losing weight each week!
    Hope you had a blessed birthday!
    Love,
    Leah

    Reply
  101. Leah Ferrebee says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:42 am

    I shared on facebook and twitter, too!

    Reply
  102. Maralee says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:01 am

    I’d love to tone my thighs and butt 🙂 I would like package #1.

    Reply
  103. Aimee says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I need to work on my tummy/core. After 2 pregnancies and 1 c-section, it’s really out of shape.

    Reply
  104. Sarah Birtch says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:08 am

    For sure my belly!! but if i could choose another it would be my arms too!! happy birthday!

    Reply
  105. Christi says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:14 am

    My stomach needs serious help! Would love to have package #2 🙂

    Reply
  106. Lyndsay says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:15 am

    Arms, I want more definition in my arms! Love your blog!!

    Reply
  107. Amy W says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:18 am

    After 3 c-sections, I’d like to tone up my abs. My upper thighs need help as well! And I LOVE your videos!!

    Reply
  108. Sarah Birtch says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:40 am

    i shared this on facebook too!! =)

    Reply
  109. Lesa B says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I would love to trim down my middle section! :0)

    Reply
  110. Stephanie says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:53 am

    My arms… especially my triceps!

    Reply
  111. Sarah says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Ok Clare, I’ve reached my “goal” weight, but still have some nagging-sagging going on. I really don’t want to lose more “pounds” but have some funky-chunky blah-ness around my pelvic bone/hip area. That extra chunk is preventing me from fitting in the pants size that the rest of my body is ready for. How do I fix that? Everyone tells me it’s never gonna go away and that it’s the product of my several births…but I don’t want to accept that! Help?

    Reply
  112. ann gardner says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:56 am

    going along with the majority of the others, getting a more toned stomach would be sweet!!

    Reply
  113. bertha says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:09 am

    thighs and butt!

    Reply
  114. Kristen says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Happy Birthday!

    Oh my tummy for sure! I had twins in October and oh my tummy needs some work!

    Reply
  115. Kristen says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Also pinned and shared on facebook!

    Reply
  116. Shannon C says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:22 am

    I want to shape up my thighs, but the whole body could use a tune up!!!

    Reply
  117. Shannon C says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I pinned it the video!

    Reply
  118. Rachel says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:28 am

    I want to shape up my upper thighs…and the love handles! 🙂

    Reply
  119. Rachel says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:30 am

    shared on facebook!!! love your great workouts and encouragement!!!!

    Reply
  120. Debbie says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:38 am

    I will be 50 next fall so I have several goals (which get harder as you get older), but predominantly abs and thighs. I’m working to run a 5K, I’ve never run a day in my life!

    Reply
  121. Heather says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Hi Clare…I have been following your blog for about 6 months now and 2 weeks ago finally got up the courage to get off the couch and get started, thank you so much for the inspiration. I have lost 7 pounds in the past 2 weeks, and I really want my tummy fat to go away by summer, thanks again and hope you have a blessed birthday!

    Reply
  122. Wendy Panton says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:44 am

    My jelly belly and thunder thighs!!! Also shared on FB x

    Reply
  123. Wendy Panton says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Happy birthday x

    Reply
  124. Becky W. says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Happy Birthday Clare!
    I am very overweight and would like to take some inches off my stomach. My goal is to have more energy and to fit into misses size clothing again instead of women’s plus size.
    Blessings, Becky

    Reply
  125. Joycelyn Connet says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I would like to trim my stomach/ core region. I would love to win package B.
    Blessings,

    Reply
  126. mariah says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:00 am

    “saddlebag” area…really need ideas on effective exercises for that area. 😀

    Reply
  127. mariah says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Put the post on FB

    Reply
  128. mariah says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:02 am

    composed new tweet with your post!

    Reply
  129. Hannah Snyder-Olson says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I have GOT to get rid of these hips!

    Reply
  130. mariah says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:04 am

    and….I also pinned the giveaway with one of the videos. 😀

    Reply
  131. Jennifer says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Happy Birthday!….would LOVE to tone up and shape the chest muscles for this summer. They sometimes just get overlooked! Thanks for entering me!

    Reply
  132. Rosy Hess says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:11 am

    After 5 kids my belly needs some MAJOR work!

    Reply
  133. Jennifer says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Just FB about the giveaway!

    Reply
  134. Julie M. says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:14 am

    I’m working on my belly – having 4 kids took its toll, and now I’ve got to get back on top of it!

    Reply
  135. Crystal Brothers says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I need to work on my stomach. I’ve always carried more weight there, but after having 2 babies by c-section, it’s out of control! Would love package #1

    Reply
  136. kimmya says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Would love to work in my flabby belly love handles and inner thighs. Thanks clare! I would live to win package 2! I posted in fb too.

    Reply
  137. Kelli says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I would love my abs/core to be toned!

    Reply
  138. Kelli says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Shared on twitter!

    Reply
  139. Melissa says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:24 am

    Flatter stomach!

    Reply
  140. Summer says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:26 am

    My belly, arms and thighs still need a good toning! Love the sound of package two and will repost your giveaway post! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  141. Ulrika says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Definitely my tummy, though it will be a slow process starting this summer since I will have a planned c-section in April. (Also have a colostomy which means I have to be careful getting my core in shape step by step.) 🙂 After a winter of pelvic joint pain I am really looking forward to lots of stroller walks with Noah and the new baby (and hopefully hubby too as much as possible). Nothing beats going for long walks during spring and summer when flowers are popping up everywhere! 🙂

    Reply
  142. Deanna Myers says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I want to get my whole body in shape… but especially my upper arms and abs…

    Reply
  143. Ivory says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Having had a baby 9 months ago I would really like to tighten up my abs but everywhere could use a lot of toning…package number 2 looks like it could help me in that. Thanks & happy happy birthday..have a great one and a blessed year. Ivory

    Reply
  144. Cynthia says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:50 am

    abs – so they fit into my jeans, not over the top! But, I really want to strengthen my upper body. And – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Reply
  145. Ivory says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:51 am

    shared on facebook…praying i can get back into the swing of my workouts…so easy for me to scrap it with a 9month old, 2 yr old and home schooling a 9 and 8 yr old….am gonna try hard to start back up…thx for encouragement.

    Reply
  146. zalyndia Powell says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Abs and thighs! Thank you for the give away. Hope
    you had a great birthday!

    Reply
  147. Michelle stein says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Happy birthday!! Well, I am pregnant, so going to target the arms and back!

    Reply
  148. Deanna Myers says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Shared on Facebook

    Reply
  149. Kristan says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    My goal is to get my heart healthy, but the visible parts I’d like to get in shape first are my tummy, thighs, and arms!

    Reply
  150. Jenny says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    My goals this summer are my thighs and back side. What two really cool packages to win. Thanks for a full workout. Can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply
  151. DebraT says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I finally got my husband to say he will take me to NYC so my goal is to be fit befor I can plan my trip and this workout will help me.

    Reply
  152. Lexie says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Happy Birthday! I am working on shaping my abs for the summer.

    Reply
  153. Devin says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    My husband and I are expecting our first baby any day now and I know that my abs (and a few other places) are not going to go right back to normal so I could definitely use the help.

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a splendid day!

    I shared the video on facebook!

    Reply
  154. Lexie says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Also, I posted this blog post to Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest! 🙂

    Reply
  155. Jaime R. says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    My stomach and legs need some work

    Reply
  156. Netty says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I would like to work on my stomach (having a baby in April!!!) and my firming up my butt!

    Thanks for the chance 🙂

    Reply
  157. janackeh says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    i would LOVE to shape up my mid section this summer

    Reply
  158. jennifer says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    I want to be FIT & FABULOUS by FORTY!!!!!!!!! I got until October so I got to get BUSY!

    Reply
  159. Sharmista Anthony says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    I want to work on my belly and my upper arms. Losing weight is great, but now I’m all flappy!

    Reply
  160. Sheila says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!
    I pray the Lord cause His face to shine upon you on this special day. I pray that all your family, friends and pour out Christ’s everlasting love on you today.

    I have a birthday coming up in a couple of days. Which brings me extremely close to 50 years old.

    I know one cannot “spot reduce” but the quads, hamstrings, triceps and latissimus region are areas that I want to tone this year.

    This new workout had me out of breath; so maybe my lungs need work too…:)

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  161. Sheila says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I share this on Facebook

    Reply
  162. Belynda says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    All body parts! Worse part is my stomach.

    Reply
  163. Laura says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    would love to slim down my upper abdomen. Would love ideas on how to do so!

    Reply
  164. Christi says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    arms/stomach, badly need this!

    Reply
  165. Sharon says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    My thighs really need to be shaped up before summer

    Reply
  166. Sharon says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    I pinned this http://pinterest.com/pin/77616793548070766/

    Reply
  167. melanie martinez says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I want to get my arms and legs more toned.

    Reply
  168. ashley says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I want to shape my legs!

    Reply
  169. Ashley says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    My arms… I’ll look super sexy in a tank! =)

    Reply
  170. Sky Collins says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I would love love love to win package 1!!!!!!!

    Reply
  171. Cassie Cowles says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    My abs and thighs! Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  172. Rox Anne Krakowski says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I would love to tone my abs for the summer – after having my daughter they just aren’t what they used to be! 🙂

    Reply
  173. Rox Anne Krakowski says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    I tweeted a link to this page 🙂

    Reply
  174. vanessa sokic says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    You know we can never be that easy on ourselves! Every part of my body could use some toning!!

    Reply
  175. Kristal says

    March 19, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I would love to lose my belly fat! I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember…but have finally started feeling the motivation to do something about it. Because of my bone structure, I know I’ll never be a size 2 (probably not even a 4 or 6), but I would LOVE to get down to an 8 or 10, to have more energy to play with my daughter, and to feel GOOD about myself again!

    Reply
    • Kristal says

      March 19, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      I tweeted the giveaway! 🙂

      Reply
  176. Selene says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    I want toned arms and abs for the summer. The tushie can always use a lil firming up too. 🙂

    Reply
  177. Christine M. says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    This is a FANTASTIC giveaway. Happy Birthday to you! We appreciate the giveaway (so therefore, Happy Birthday to us?!)

    I would really love to shape-up my thighs (ugh) and my jiggly arms (ick).

    Reply
  178. diana b says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Toning up abs for summer..

    Reply
  179. Kimberly Weaver says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Before summer I am working on toning up my arms and on my stomach area (that always seems to be a problem area!) Happy Birthday!!

    Reply
  180. Heather says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Upper arms . . . I love to sleveless tops and dresses in the summer!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      March 19, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      Oops! That should say “I love to wear sleveless tops and dresses!”

      Reply
  181. diana b says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    I shared on facebook

    Reply
  182. Kimberly Weaver says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    I pinned and tweet your website!

    Reply
  183. Liz says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    My arms and legs since my belly is growing a baby 😉
    I shared on fb too!

    Reply
  184. Leann b says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I need to work on everything

    Reply
  185. SHolt6 says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Big Blessings On Your Birthday!

    I need to work on MY WHOLE BODY!! I haven’t worked out in nearly 7 months due to a car accident.

    Reply
  186. Sheila B says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope your day is a blessed one!
    I need a total body workout. Just so frustrated and trying so hard!
    I’d love to win your birthday contest!
    Have a very blessed birthday! 🙂

    Reply
  187. Brooksie says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    I need some serious buns of steel to get ready for summer! 🙂 Love your stuff!

    Reply
  188. Emily says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    I just had my second baby and 2nd csection so need to work on my stretched out belly In a major way!!! I also had a shoulder replacement a year and a half ago which has mad working out a challenge-I’m looking forward to getting my healthy body back-physically, mentally and emotionally!!! What a great gift!

    Reply
  189. Rachel S says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Everything needs work but definitely the belly needs to go!! Needs a miracle really! Thanks

    Reply
  190. Sara S. says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    My stomach for sure! Thanks!

    Reply
  191. Colleen says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    If I can only choose one body part, it will be my perfectly round tummy area. However, the rolls above and below the round tummy all need help. Of course, these logs of legs holding up these abundant body areas also need some major reduction. The flabby arms supporting the hands that are typing this are not wanting to be left out, so please put them on my list too! Not wanting to be selfish but I so need the help. Over 60 and struggling.

    Reply
  192. Moya says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I might have to say, (most of my body!) So I had better get started………..

    Reply
  193. Charissa says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    butt-no question

    Reply
  194. Emily B says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    I need to lose some pounds, especially in the mid-section…

    Reply
  195. Ashley Fraley says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I need to shape up my flabby arms and my “pooch”

    Reply
  196. Allison says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    I need to tone up the tummy!

    Reply
  197. Elizabeth says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    I’m due with #3 in May, so this summer I would like to get EVERYTHING back in shape! Thanks for the giveaway 😉

    Reply
  198. Sherry Smith says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    I want arms like Linda Hamilton in Terminator 2.

    Reply
  199. Kylee says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I need to work on my tummy 🙂 and get my general fitness level up. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  200. Valinda says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I’m 62 years young, and trying to be the strongest Nana I can. Problem area? I guess my back “fat” bothers me most. I love the look of a sleek back and shoulders!

    Reply
  201. Valinda says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Shared on facebook!

    Reply
  202. CJ says

    March 19, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    So excited to have found your website! I want to shape up my thighs this summer. I love my calves, but I wanna tone my thigh muscles a bit more.

    Reply
  203. Leilani Johnson says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    I want to get and have been working on getting a flat stomach and toned lean legs!

    Reply
  204. Brenda S says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I want to lose the weight off my entire body so that my back will slim down. I know that I can’t just lose weight in one spot.

    Reply
  205. Brenda S says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    shared on my facebook wall……….Brenda Shepherd Schiesser

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  206. Melinda says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Tummy for sure, but I like the whole body workout idea.

    Reply
  207. Dory says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    I really really need some smaller legs…

    HAPPY BITHDAY TO YOU…HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…

    Hope your day was delightful…thank you for being so sweet and blessing one of us with a gift of fitness…(would love it if it was me – teee-heeee)

    Reply
  208. Elsa T. says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    My tummy needs some help, i had my second baby a few months back:)

    Reply
  209. Elsa T. says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I shared it on facebook!

    Reply
  210. Elsa T. says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    I tweeted it as well!

    Reply
  211. Robyn P says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Oh what DON’T I want to shape up…um….I guess my arms are in need of a shape up. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  212. Michele says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    I’d like to tighten my tummy for the summer

    Reply
  213. Natasha d says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Hmmmm — stomach, butt and back!! Oh right, only one — how about back!!

    Reply
  214. aligna says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Boy do i want to win!!! And my birthday is this weekend too:))

    Reply
    • aligna says

      March 19, 2012 at 6:24 pm

      and i want to work on my abs for sure!!

      Reply
  215. Steohanie says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    I would love to tone up my whole body. I am down to a good weight and healthy eating but things just change after 2 kids so It would be great to win one of these awesome packages. Thanks for sharing with us =D

    Reply
  216. Steohanie says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I shared this on facebook also!

    Reply
  217. Rebecca says

    March 19, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I am a homeschool mom of four and would love to get RID of my ab flab!!! :0)

    Reply
  218. Jenn says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    I would like to tone up my legs.

    Reply
  219. Chastity Ray says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    I want to shape up my tummy. After having 3 kids I’m not as fit as I would like to be.

    Reply
  220. Chrissy D says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    My stomach for sure!

    Reply
  221. Lisa says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Maybe a better question would be, What part of my body DON’T I want to shape up for this summer? I’d say belly and booty are my top areas to focus on, with arms a runner-up.

    Happy birthday!

    Reply
  222. Anna says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    I would love to shape up my triceps.

    Reply
  223. Anna says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Just tweeted the giveaway!

    Reply
  224. Natalie Heaton says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    I would like to tighten up my tummy, arms and buttocks! I just had baby #2 so…yeah…yikes! Also, I tweeted this and posted it on Facebook! Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  225. Natalie Heaton says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Also….pinned it!

    Reply
  226. Brandi Green says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    My hips, my hips, my hips… my thighs, my thighs, my thighs!!! see the trend?!?!!!

    Reply
  227. Hazel says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I need to work on my tummy!!

    Reply
  228. Alyssa says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    My boy just turned 1 this past weekend and time to tighten my abs! Or at least try 🙂

    Reply
  229. Stephanie says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Most definitely my thighs!

    Reply
  230. Michelle says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Happy Birthday! Thank you for a wonderful giveaway! Can’t wait to try your new workout. I want to tone all over but especially my abs and my arms.

    Reply
  231. christa burton walker says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I am working on a few things for this summer..one is getting some abs back after the third baby and the other is my overall health and well being. Love the inspiration from your blog Clare!

    Reply
  232. Michael Kelley II says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I’ve decided to walk at least 3mi a day from now on. I’m now 32 and need to take fitness more seriously. But my answer to this will be my abs. I don’t need a 6 pack but a flat stomach will be great!

    Reply
  233. Amy says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    I know you can’t “spot reduce” but FOR THE LOVE OF GOD what can I do about saddlebags??

    Happy birthday! And that’s awefully nice of you to give away gifts for your bday!! 🙂

    Reply
  234. Sandy trotter says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    My behind and legs!!
    My birthday is in a few weeks and I am happy to say I am getting in the best shape I have been in in years.

    Reply
  235. Laura L says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    I need to shape up my bum!!! Doing lots of squats and lunges with some results. A very hard area after having kids 🙂

    Reply
  236. Miranda White says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    I would like to work on my stomach. I also added theis to fb

    Reply
  237. Miranda price says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I would love to tune up my legs.

    Reply
  238. Joy L. says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    After 6 c-sections, I surely need to do something about body 🙂 Need to work on area between my waist and my knees, along with a total overall body toning. It’s long overdue, but I need to work on ME 🙂

    Reply
  239. Joy L. says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    Shared on Facebook 🙂

    Reply
  240. Tina says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    The same part i have wished for most of my life, my stomach. Have a great birthday!

    Reply
  241. Melanie says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:31 am

    I really need a whole body work over, but more so in the stomach area as well as legs and arms. I really need to get rid of some weight and toneup. You really make the moves look so easy! Would appreciate winning one of these packages. Hope you had a very happy birthday.

    Reply
  242. Miriam says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Just had a baby, would love my hips and stomach to be toned up!

    Reply
  243. Heidi C. says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:23 am

    So fun! What an exciting way to start the season! I am looking to shape up my heart. Due to some injuries I haven’t been able to do much exercise for the past couple of months and am just feeling out of shape in general… So I’m looking to strengthen my heart both literally and figuratively. Diligently seeking the Lord and physically running the race to get the prize of taking care of the temple that the Lord has blessed me with!

    Reply
  244. KD says

    March 20, 2012 at 5:17 am

    Happy Birthday!

    I would love to shape up these arms so that I can do the first real push up of my lifetime.

    Reply
  245. Roz says

    March 20, 2012 at 5:21 am

    Toned hips to fit into the jeans of my past

    Reply
  246. Andi Graham says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Ummm, all of it… lol. If I had to pick one it would be my stomach.

    Reply
  247. Rachel Wojnarowski says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Easy answer: ABS! 🙂 Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  248. MaryEllen says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:07 am

    My rear and thighs need help!

    Reply
  249. MaryEllen says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:09 am

    I tweeted this post!

    Reply
  250. Michelle says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Thank you for making these videos! It helps me so much to really see how an exercise is done. I really appreciate it. Due to some circumstances with my body my midwife’s recommendation is that I really need to strengthen my core. So that is my goal and looking for ways to do that. 🙂

    Reply
  251. Amy says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I really need to work on my 45 year old tummy! I have lost a few pounds recently from watching my food intake and running (I am training for my FIRST EVER 1/2 marathon race in May), but that tummy is pretty stubborn. Thank you so much for your encouragement.

    Reply
  252. Ingrid says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I would like to work on my waistline and improve core strength.

    Reply
  253. Blessed Mom says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I would love to get my whole body in shape for the summer. After 3 pregnancies in 5 years my stomach could use the most work.I

    Reply
  254. Angela says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I would love to just have a more active and healthy lifestyle for the summer! 🙂

    Happy Belated Birthday!!! Thanks for offering this wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  255. Heather says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Would love to win package #2! Baby #2 is turning 1 and mommy needs to get rid of the belly!

    Reply
  256. Andrea says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I need to get rid of this tummy…. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  257. Andrea says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I tweeted the giveaway.

    https://twitter.com/#!/andrealschultz/status/182175679884967936

    Reply
  258. Andrea says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    The tweet also pops up on my Facebook wall:

    http://www.facebook.com/andrealschultz

    Reply
  259. Courtney says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Stomach-have lost weight, but need a good shaping now

    Reply
  260. Courtney says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Stomach- shaping

    Reply
  261. Erin says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    would like to slim down my hips!

    Reply
  262. Staci says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    I need to shape up my belly!!!

    Reply
  263. Kaytie says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    I would love to shape up my arms for my strapless wedding dress I’ll be wearing in September!

    Reply
  264. Jeanne Elder says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Great giveway! I’m looking to add more muscle before the summer hits!

    Reply
  265. Jeanne Elder says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Tweeted about your birthday bash giveaway! (actually retweeted Gary Thomas’ tweet about it) 🙂

    Reply
  266. marisol Guerrero says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I need to shape up my belly!!!
    i don’t like when people ask me if i am prepnant 🙁

    Reply
  267. Kim says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    My arms want to shrink. They are showing my age. I been wanting to read every body matters.

    Reply
  268. Heidi says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I am always working on thighs and glutes. I also am an aerobics instructor and it has been fun getting your blog with new ideas.

    Reply
  269. Teresa says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    I most definitely need to work on my abs!!!

    Reply
  270. Janine says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Everything! But I’d like to work on my thighs most! Thanks for all the videos you do, and tips!

    Reply
  271. Laura says

    March 21, 2012 at 1:19 am

    Thanks for your videos!!! I would like to work on my core, after the latest baby it’s the area struggling, and I’m concerned about my back.

    Reply
  272. Janine says

    March 21, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I pinned the workout! Your hair looks really cute btw.

    Reply
  273. Denise says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    I really need to work on my butt! lol

    Reply
  274. Denise says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    I shared this on FB

    Reply
  275. Tara says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Tummy and thighs!

    Reply
  276. barb metz says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Definitely need to work on my core!

    Reply
  277. Lia says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Can I say “all of them” or do I have to pick just one? :-D. Right now I’m just working on getting into better shape in general, and losing a bunch of baby weight, but my most troubling spot is my tummy! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  278. Lia says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I pinned this on Pinterest.

    Reply
  279. Lia says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I tweeted this giveaway.

    Reply
  280. colleen says

    March 22, 2012 at 11:03 am

    I am SOOOO behind on working my BEHIND. I need a smaller “rear” view

    Reply
  281. Jessica says

    March 22, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    After three kids I need to reshape my tummy. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

    Reply
  282. Kasondra says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I would love to tone my thighs and actually wear SHORTS this summer!

    Reply
  283. Kasondra says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    I shared on Facebook

    Reply
  284. Kasondra says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    I tweeted this!

    Reply
  285. Kasondra says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    I pinned this on Pinterest

    Reply
  286. Lindsay L says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I would love to tighten my stomach and define my abs more! (Though Pilates has already got me working on that!! 🙂

    I shared on Facebook too!

    Thanks Clare 🙂 (And Happy Belated Birthday!)

    Reply
  287. Lindsay L says

    March 23, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    *An additional post* Got it.

    Try two:
    I also posted on Facebook! 😉

    Reply
  288. Catherine says

    March 23, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    OK, I’ve got no chance of winning this, but I would like to get rid of my post-baby tummy and tone up my thighs. I’d love package number 1.

    Reply
  289. Catherine says

    March 23, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Also shared on facebook.

    Reply
  290. Sarah says

    March 23, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I would like to shape up my legs for summer!

    Reply
  291. Sarah says

    March 23, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    pinned here!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/91549804895216748/

    Reply
  292. Kim Lariviere says

    September 10, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Would like to work on stomach, legs,arms and energy level.

    Reply
  293. Kristi Edwards says

    March 19, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    I would love to work on my stomach and my thighs!!!

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  294. Shannon says

    March 19, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    I want to work on my tummy and my thighs!!

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Let your complicated, challenging, nuanced situati Let your complicated, challenging, nuanced situation(s) be what forms you. Let it build you into the person God is bringing you to be. It’s not the ability to live life unscathed and perfect that creates a beautiful soul. It’s the ability to feel the heat and pain and come out more tender, authentic, and loving that makes you a person who is set apart for use. A person like this is refreshing and that person absolutely is you. #abeautifulpurpose

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I’ll keep this short because I want you to read I’ll keep this short because I want you to read the poem. We can bring our burdens many places nowadays- friends, Instagram, Facebook, text, to gym, to work, to sleep.. you get the point. But let’s make sure we bring our burdens first to Jesus. After the week.. month.. year.. many of us are having, there’s no better time to do this than now. #sweetunfailingrefuge

(I found this tucked in an old book at my family’s 100 year old farmhouse that we were selling this summer 🤍)
•My house was a mess with everyone being home to •My house was a mess with everyone being home today
• I only had ingredients for one batch of soup
• I don’t drink alcohol on Mondays
• Hubs had the sink totally apart in the middle of a project
• The kids were in and out of our deep conversation

Sometimes the quick stop to say hello turns into a therapy session with dinner and wine. Everything was stacked against me – so I thought- but the mayhem is often beauty and normalcy to the person’s life who is spinning. Sometimes “the plan” goes off track... but it’s not off track in God’s eyes.

Living life knowing that the minutes of your day are not yours but for God to use to encourage and be there for people who are hurting changes everything. It changes who you marry. It changes how you spend your money. It changes what you do with your time. Dinner portions may not be what you planned but God always finds enough to fill those who come to His table to be loved on and heard.

If I know one thing – it’s this. People are hurting right now. Some things are private and some are public. What would it look like if our homes became safe places for people to land? For our hearts to enter in the pain? For our embrace to provide the temporary relief needed? We can be people who talk about bringing the kingdom here on earth or we can be people who do what we can with the little we have to be the hands and feet of Jesus. 🤍
I’ve been on a “physical” comeback over the I’ve been on a “physical” comeback over the past few weeks. Between an insane December, Covid recovery, Ohio winters, and the mere fact I don’t have the bounce back that I used to (#thisis40) it’s been a slow go for me to get to feeling where I feel best physically. It’s been discouraging to say the least and I feel like I just turned a corner last week. 

While a lot truly was physical exhaustion, it was more of a mind game I was playing. I had to be my own #hypeman and tell myself to keep chipping away at the goal. I had to tell myself that the only way to the end was through it…no shortcuts. Just time and steady work. I often dismissed the small wins I had because I hadn’t hit the finish line. Well that thinking wasn’t helping me and one day had the “aha”that while I wasn’t yet at the goal, I was BETTER.

Each of us have something in our lives where it’s not what we want. We are on the path to achievement but it sure ain’t there yet. It can be with some of the obvious things such a health or financial goals but I see this often with people regarding relationships. The marriage, friendship, child or community in which we live falls just short of “perfection” and so we just settle instead of putting in consistent, hopeful work, which allows room for the Holy Spirit to work. 

I just want to encourage you to keep chipping away because while things may not be what you want, they can be better. In fact the way we reach what we want is not by snapping our fingers and it magically appearing but by a process or journey which involves ups and downs, straight stretches of boredom, and then finally a renewed energy as you see the end in sight.

What have you given up on achieving because it hasn’t come to fruition in the time you wanted? Remember… things can be BETTER. And that counts for something. 🤍
I was recently telling someone my journey or where I was recently telling someone my journey or where I am today in regards to what I do for a living... the crazy road I’ve travelled over the last 10 years to get me here. It’s changed a lot and if you’ve been here online with me, you have seen it! If you would have asked 18 year old Clare what she saw herself filling her days with at 40 years old, it would be about 5% of what I’m doing. Goodness...none of this was even around when I was 18!

I look back and see all the twists and turns. All these tiny moments and conversations. Many open and closed doors. Things that I thought were just random or not a big deal, but in hindsight, they were a huge deal. I appear to be a very type a “has her stuff together and a plan” type girl but the truth is, I am (was) taking everything day by day.

All I know is that everything I stepped into prepared me for the next thing. Many times I didn’t even know it! But I look back often and am like, “ohhh, God, I see what ya did there!” 

My encouragement to you is this- no matter what age you are- trust the path you are on. Let peace be your guide... not some assumed plan an “expert” or author told you. Sure- be wise with your time. Put in the work with diligence wherever your feet may have you, but be open to the nudges of where to go.

Maybe I’m crazy but living a life of faith in God is one of the most exciting and fulfilling things. I don’t know what He has for me in 5 years let alone 1...and for whatever reason, that thought alone gets me up and helps me live with a holy anticipation. I trust Him.  I live less with resistance to the unexpected now. God is indeed preparing you for what he has prepared for you. What a loving Father!
We all know this but it’s so easy to forget. Rem We all know this but it’s so easy to forget. Remember that seeds are buried and “in the dark” before anything springs forth. Our journeys in life can often feel like that. Do the daily work. Tend your “heart garden.” Time is on your side. And when it’s time...it’s time. 🤍

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬
A few years ago I was the speaker for a women’s A few years ago I was the speaker for a women’s retreat in the Chicago area. I just finished a session & a lady ran up to me asking if she could ask me a few questions. She was early 50’s, striking in appearance… fit & confident. She started telling me that she resonated with my health/fitness message & wanted some encouragement on starting “this late in life”, but as we continued talking, her demeanor changed & tears started to fill her eyes.

She told me that was she was struggling with something that had been weighing on her since she was 18…the decision to have an abortion. The tears were streaming down her face, the clear guilt she carried from it weighing heavy on every part of her beautiful stature. Not many knew about it. Her current husband did not…many friends did not. She felt it was keeping her from this life she saw that was just within reach. The more she sat in silence, the heavier the chains felt. She needed to speak and I watched the tears fall like visible chains.

We chatted a little longer, prayed & hugged, & as I walked away I couldn’t help but think of many women I’ve encountered with this same story but I would’ve never known. Walking through life seemingly fine, yet carrying a deep wound inside, questioning every bit of her worth and ability to make a difference. Heartbreaking. 

If you relate to that woman, I want you to know that you are loved & seen. Your past, as hard as it has been, has formed & shaped you into the woman you are today, & a woman that God greatly desires to use. He wants your broken, fragile heart. He will bind it up and heal it. He will walk with you in the shadows. He will lead you beside still and soul-quenching waters. There may be many words you can attach to your situation but there is one more powerful than all that I want you to keep remembering…RESTORATION. Jesus is renewing and reviving something within you that will bring light to yourself & others.

For the rest of us who may not have this as a part of our story, let’s remember that we are walking amongst those who have & that we are to be healing arms, not ones of judgement & legalism...but ones of compassion & grace. 🤍 DM me if you need prayer!
This came up on my Facebook memories and I just fe This came up on my Facebook memories and I just feel it’s always applicable! There is always something in our lives that if we could just “get our hands on” would work to our favor. We dream about what it would be like if we got that thing/person etc. We think about the 2 tweaks that need to happen for it to occur. We pray about it. Perhaps obsess over it.. sound familiar?

But we also start to resent our current lives. We stop living in what God has fully given us. We live everywhere but the here and now and alongside that dream of yours comes a side dish of anxiety and sadness. So then we get our hands in it, perhaps without God’s “OK” and then we see a mess unfold. We’ve all been there. If only we had waited. 

This is the grind of living in reality. We are pulled from living what is before us into living into a dream we have deep within. Here’s the cool thing. We don’t have to choose.. reality or dream. It’s not an either/or but both/and. We can live fully here while also giving energy to our hopes. The difference is how tightly we hold into those things and how much they get elevated in our hearts.

If you are here this morning I just want to encourage you that you aren’t alone! I truly believe with everything I am, that God works for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) I believe in His sovereign timing. I believe that the work He started in you (and everyone else in your life) will be completed. (Phil1:6) Keep praying, stay faithful to where you are now, walk in the “peace path” and hold onto Jesus. He will lead you. 🙏🏻
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