tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:49:25 +0000Welcome to the Brides Made Fit Blog. Written and created by me, Jennifer DiDonato. I'm a certified personal trainer for Made Fit Inc. and I train brides-to-be in Metro Detroit, Michigan and I'm here to share all of my knowledge on how to get fit and stay healthy. Watch my video blog every Wednesday at 12:00 PM EST! Thanks andhttp://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/noreply@blogger.com (csonjeow)Blogger68125©2008 Brides Made Fit LLC.BridesMadeFithttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-8500963522264976534Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:43:00 +00002009-01-13T21:44:44.844-05:00Hi everyone! It's moving day and we're really excited to share the news. It's been a tough decision trying to decide what we want to do for the future but we've come to the conclusion that in order to keep growing, we needed to make some changes.We're proud to announce our new Video Blog and Video Webcast: Made Fit TV!It can be found at www.MadeFitTV.com or www.MadeFit.TVThe reason for the changehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/YxG83-5xjd0/brides-made-fit-blog-is-moving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/YxG83-5xjd0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2009/01/brides-made-fit-blog-is-moving.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-7890595615899158023Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:21:00 +00002008-12-30T22:41:28.356-05:00videostatic stretchflexibilityReferenced Links In This Episode: www.MadeFitTV.com - www.twitter.com/jennydidonato Happy New Year to all! Not only does January 1st bring a new year, it is accompanied by the urge for people to get in shape. But jumping in too quickly into a fitness program that you haven't done in ages may do more harm than good. Starting out slow is a guaranteed way to help you pick up the pace through the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/oxF1mO2y2tI/stretching-basics-ep-29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/oxF1mO2y2tI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/12/stretching-basics-ep-29.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-6472939534855811493Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:14:00 +00002008-12-24T09:23:56.817-05:00videohealthrecipesReferenced Links:Contact me anytime - Be my twitter friend! www.Twitter.com/jennydidonatoHappy Holidays! From now until January 1st you will most likely be eating daily three times the calories your body burns in just one day. That said, we should probably cut corners where we can -- and I'm not talking about cakes!Good habits to live by during this "season of splurging" is to avoid drinking yourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/qJ_8d1VE2AY/recipe-healthy-peanut-butter-balls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/qJ_8d1VE2AY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/12/recipe-healthy-peanut-butter-balls.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-4135079821840014643Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:50:00 +00002008-12-22T17:10:13.290-05:00snow shovelingholiday workoutheart rateexercisehome workoutcreative workoutWhen winter comes rolling in, snow is sure to follow. For me, it's happening right now. In the third week of December, Detroit, and it's suburbs, were slammed with snow up to a foot deep! Good for the kiddies to get an extra day off school to study for midterms (yeah right!), but not so good for those of us who are snow-blower impaired (which would be me!)But being without a functioning http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/INOeV3yCFa0/shovel-your-calories-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/INOeV3yCFa0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/12/shovel-your-calories-away.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-6784533084765903232Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:58:00 +00002008-12-17T00:37:06.230-05:00videostrength trainingcreative workoutab rollerTired of your Ab Roller taking up space? Tired of trying to sell your Ab Roller? Tired of looking for your Ab Roller? Tired of being tired of looking for your... Alright! I know, you get it! I just thought I'd slam you one more time with some of that infomercial garbage -- because that's where you got your Ab Roller through, right? Well, if you think it's just an out-dated piece of metal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/e3Y269RpPUw/new-ways-to-use-your-ab-roller-episode.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/e3Y269RpPUw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/12/new-ways-to-use-your-ab-roller-episode.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-4541050150013846844Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:44:00 +00002008-12-09T23:40:46.667-05:00videoleg workoutWeight TrainingSo, after showing you The Really, Really Good Arm Workout two months ago, I figured that you'd want to administer the same amount of awesome-ness to other muscle groups, right? So, I'm making it a series and continuing with this week's podcast devoted to legs.For most of us, our legs are what we depend on to get us around most of the day (unless you have a really helpful assistant willing to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/bdRN1NO_NQs/really-really-good-leg-workout-episode.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/bdRN1NO_NQs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/12/really-really-good-leg-workout-episode.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-6531978087818042194Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:00:00 +00002008-12-02T22:38:18.987-05:00videonutritiongrocery shoppingThis Weeks Referenced Linkswww.askohdoctah.comwww.poledancefactory.comI may preach and live the healthy and fit lifestyle -- but that doesn't mean that it's so easy for me all the time. I'm just like you; I can't get in all of my fruits and vegetables every day. I can't stay away from non-whole grain carbohydrates all the time. And I sometimes can't eat just one portion. Now, these are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/7Scx_Kl8WHc/tips-for-healthier-grocery-shopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/7Scx_Kl8WHc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/12/tips-for-healthier-grocery-shopping.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-4154127338140979424Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +00002008-11-26T09:00:07.474-05:00videoholiday workoutTreadmillweight-lossThanksgivingChristmasFor many Americans, Thanksgiving is the official kick-off of the holiday season. It's also a big excuse for many to kick their fitness program. Well, not if I can help it!You don't have to throw away months of hard work and training just because you go overboard on one or two days. So, to ensure from the get-go that you don't get crazy with the gravy... the first thing you should do on your http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/_MMQnm94cds/holiday-pre-binge-workout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/_MMQnm94cds" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/11/holiday-pre-binge-workout.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-4309459622303801131Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +00002008-11-19T08:22:38.474-05:00videohealthweight-lossbeginnerHealth and fitness is a necessity to keep us living long, fulfilled lives. But if we need it to live, why is it so damn hard? Because we unnecessarily make it that way!!! Whether you need to lose 50 pounds or just want to get back in shape, beginners can't expect to jump in head first and see instant results. That, more likely than not, may lead to really sore muscles, injuries, malnutrition,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/8bzGCH134lE/starter-workout-for-beginners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/8bzGCH134lE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/11/starter-workout-for-beginners.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-4966574965988551715Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:18:00 +00002008-11-12T10:12:59.994-05:00videolower backstrength trainingdeadliftLower Back. Even the name sounds like it's not a priority so why the heck would you consider it? Well, you should! If you're a living being right now, your lower back is being engaged constantly -- and most-likely being mistreated. I know you don't mean to disregard your back when your slouching in your work chair, helping your buddy move, or racking too much weight at the gym... but you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/bcvpe3BRa0Q/strengthen-your-lower-back-episode-22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/bcvpe3BRa0Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/11/strengthen-your-lower-back-episode-22.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-2865401638534283683Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:36:00 +00002008-11-05T11:14:50.458-05:00videoabsexerciseAs a trainer, I am constantly asked by people how they can target their "lower abs." In actuality, there is no such thing as lower abs. Humans are programmed to store excess fat in the lower abdomen region for survival. Unfortunately, this God-given (or, evolution-given) trait is unbecoming if stored in high amounts. And the site of it tricks us into thinking all of those crunches we're doinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/pgz6tG9Fmzo/truth-about-abs-episode-21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/pgz6tG9Fmzo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/11/truth-about-abs-episode-21.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-4894908135576181558Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:50:00 +00002008-10-31T09:21:58.002-04:00Halloween candynutritionHalloween is here! And I've been sweatin' to the 80's, 90's, and "now" at the gym all week in anticipation to get my trick-or-treat on! Okay...I didn't go that overboard on the stairclimber because I don't plan on going overboard on the sweets, either. But, prepping for the possibility of eating outside of your nutrition plan is fine in moderation. And when I say moderation, I mean once a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/JG72_loRJH0/top-10-healthiest-halloween-candy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/JG72_loRJH0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/top-10-healthiest-halloween-candy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-56309464553252356Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-10-29T08:24:46.446-04:00videoPeripheral Heart Action Trainingfat-lossCardioAs the cold weather approaches, I don't blame any of you for not wanting to wake up early, scrape the frost off of your cars, and battle the cold weather through the gym parking lot. You'd also probably rather spend your gym membership on holiday shopping. And if you're planning a wedding... boy, that's one more strike against you on free time and funds! But, don't skip the workout -- make http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/zi-DSb_-Img/quick-intense-home-cardio-episode-20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/zi-DSb_-Img" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/quick-intense-home-cardio-episode-20.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-2472929267890297781Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:46:00 +00002008-10-27T14:08:12.269-04:00proteinpumpkin seedsrecipesI love this time of year! Halloween decor in the windows, trips to cider mills, and my all-time favorite... pumpkins. I love pumpkins not so much for the pie that can be made from them, but for their seeds. If I had a choice between sweet or salt, nothing tops the salted crunchiness of pumpkin seeds fresh out the oven.When I was a kid, I wolfed them down like candy all day long because I knew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/pP7FAxkcdWI/eat-pumpkin-seeds-for-protein.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/pP7FAxkcdWI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/eat-pumpkin-seeds-for-protein.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-5115014953577614870Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +00002008-10-24T07:32:48.993-04:00videodietnutritionrecipesNutrition accounts for about 75% of the results we see in a health and fitness program. If you're exercising everyday but not fueling your body with nutritious foods, your just spinning your wheels and seeing no significant changes. Plus, you're putting bad stuff into your body and aging it quicker.You are what you eat, and there's no getting around that. The key is to believe that and start http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/EsLdWWomob0/jennys-healthy-recipes-protein-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/EsLdWWomob0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/jennys-healthy-recipes-protein-pancakes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-1333274719068442021Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:12:00 +00002008-10-16T07:32:01.287-04:00videotricepsPush upsviewer mailExercise has become so ever-evolving and commercialized that sometimes we forget the basics of those tried and true techniques. You may have some ripped, long-haired dude screaming at you through the t.v. set to buy the latest piece of equipment that does the trick with only "ten minutes a day." But what ever happened to just plain 'ole push ups?As Brides Made Fit grows its audience, we're http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/bkLiBPyuOEE/jennifer-answers-viewer-questions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/bkLiBPyuOEE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/jennifer-answers-viewer-questions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-4424680912122674928Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-10-13T12:12:32.971-04:00resistance trainingLiftingtonefat-lossWeight TrainingMost women who say they want to look more toned claim that they have been working out for years and aren't seeing the results. Now, I'm not arguing the fact that they're not doing the work -- but I wouldn't put it past them that they may not doing the work to their fullest potential. So, that's where I come in for some helpful reminders.Women need to train like men -- but eat like women -- to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/sqaV9GseUME/train-like-guy-eat-like-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/sqaV9GseUME" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/train-like-guy-eat-like-girl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-3936824676719232798Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:58:00 +00002008-10-10T12:39:00.363-04:00detroitbrideweddingbridal servicesTwo days later and my finace Chris and I are still recovering from a fun night of schmoozing! We were invited to represent Brides Made Fit at an event sponsored by The Association of Bridal Consultants. That's right! We were representing the "only in-home fitness training service for brides-to-be". The Rattlesnake Club in Downtown Detroit hosted the event centered around the "eco-friendly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/S6Ig9tCFt-s/night-of-new-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/S6Ig9tCFt-s" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/night-of-new-friends.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-4312816231747551914Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-10-24T07:33:36.123-04:00videoarmsWeight TrainingbicepsIf I had a dollar for every time I saw someone spending an hour on arms at the gym... I'd have enough money for a tank of gas. So you know that's a fortune! Like I always preach, big muscle groups like your chest, back, and legs deserve most of the attention when weight-lifting because these muscle groups will burn the most calories and better your overall appearance. But, we can't just forgethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/xZJ2apJdpSU/really-really-good-arm-workout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/xZJ2apJdpSU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/really-really-good-arm-workout.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-8629849893994028310Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:27:00 +00002008-10-04T09:44:41.450-04:00breast cancer researchhealthWomenWhile watching "World News Tonight" a few nights ago I saw a news package on the latest campaign in breast cancer research. The Dr. Susan Love Foundation teamed up with the Avon Foundation to form the "Love/Avon Army of Women."The goal of this movement is to round up one million women of all ages, ethnicities, sizes, and health backgrounds for research studies on the disease. You can be anyone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/G2kO_TAuHbY/join-army-of-women-to-end-breast-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/G2kO_TAuHbY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/10/join-army-of-women-to-end-breast-cancer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-3867564200997891469Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:09:00 +00002008-10-01T08:13:06.064-04:00videoweddingshouldersWomenWeight TrainingA set of smooth, sexy, toned shoulders can be the perfect accessory to the perfect wedding dress. If you're working hard on toning other parts of your arms, toning shoulders will accentuate all the hard work you've been doing -- so don't cheat yourself!Ladies, I know this muscle group may be easy to forget. That's why I'm getting you started on the right track with a simple shoulder workout to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/CeXn1XSj_ec/sculpt-sexy-shoulders-episode-16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/CeXn1XSj_ec" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/09/sculpt-sexy-shoulders-episode-16.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-2817111664297347283Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:47:00 +00002008-09-24T02:09:53.931-04:00videobrideWeight Trainingbutt workoutExercise tends to make people place emphasis on being skinny. But as women, we should not expect to shrink our assets to the point where we lose the very accessories that men love most about us, right? I believe that there can be a happy marriage of firmness and curvaceousness.Speaking of marriage... a wedding dress should show off those healthy assets of a woman. Whether you're using your http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/PduOWcKW6bY/booty-ful-bride-workout-episode-15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/PduOWcKW6bY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/09/booty-ful-bride-workout-episode-15.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-2728183044926643661Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +00002008-09-17T11:01:21.332-04:00videopair trainingstrength trainingexerciseFor those of you lacking motivation, discipline, accountability, and focus in your exercise life, pair training may be the best option for you. Working out with a partner not only makes the time go by fast, but it can also help you challenge your workout more than by going at it solo.Having someone there to spot or support you can give you that extra "oomph" you need to get a great workout. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/SowMY-UJUdQ/pair-training-workout-episode-14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/SowMY-UJUdQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/09/pair-training-workout-episode-14.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-8166714725022249177Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:43:00 +00002008-09-16T11:12:45.845-04:00supersetstrength trainingWeight TrainingI'm not going to argue the fact that you may be too busy to stick to your regular health and fitness plan. But, unfortunately, missing a couple days here and there may slowly eat away at your commitment to exercise. And we all know that once we lose consistency in exercise, we lose consistency with our nutrition. That's a double whammy!Instead of falling off the wagon every other month, make ahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/RlNBvsPf1Kk/superset-your-workout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/RlNBvsPf1Kk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/09/superset-your-workout.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2652646968848128954.post-8255478743912314013Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:50:00 +00002008-09-10T09:36:52.270-04:00videoexerciseCore StrengthRaise your hand if you hate working your abs. Oh, me, me!! Yeah, I admit that devoting time specifically for my core muscles is not my most favorite thing to do, but I get by. How, you ask? I try to mix in different movements to avoid the typical "crunch."In case you still don't really know what your core is, it comprises of basically your entire torso (front and back) under your chest and athttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~3/r3aFOYnGHSc/take-bore-out-of-core-episode-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer DiDonato)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BridesMadeFit/~4/r3aFOYnGHSc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.bridesmadefitblog.com/2008/09/take-bore-out-of-core-episode-13.htmlen-us©2008 Brides Made Fit LLC.Jennifer DiDonatononadult