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Cable Cross Over & Bench Dip Super-Set for Power Monday Moves!

December 2, 2013 By Kasey 1 Comment

Hey all! Hope you had a great weekend! I’ve been visiting the boy & it truly was a relaxing weekend – something we both needed for sure! We even got to decorate our little Christmas Tree which totally makes my day. Tomorrow I’ll recap the weekend but today it’s a new POWER MOVE for Monday! Before we get to that, don’t forget that today is a Cyber Monday Deal for the first ten people to order a Powercakes Tank will get a free Be True To You Bracelet! So let’s get to a new Power Move to start off our week! I often get questions about exercises to do in the gym. I am … [Read more...]

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Turkey Trot 5k & Thanksgiving Day Recap! [2013]

November 30, 2013 By Kasey 5 Comments

hey all! Have you entered the VEGA Protein Smoothie Mix Giveaway? If you haven’t done that yet, just click [here] and it will take you back a post to enter! Today I wanted to share with you a little recap of Turkey Day! Anyone else start their Thanksgiving with a Turkey Trot? This was my first year trottin’ on Thanksgiving & I’m so glad I got to do it with two of my best friends. We were bundled in our Cold Gear thanks to our friends at Under Armour!! Let me tell you, we were very thankful to have it on! It was a whopping 18 degrees outside in the morning so we layered up in … [Read more...]

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Burpee Power Press via Powercakes & Mamacakes! #POWERMONDAYMOVES

November 25, 2013 By Kasey 4 Comments

hi all! Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. Tomorrow I will share all about the weekend that happened to be full of eating out and trying new restaurants with the fam & boy. I guess we were getting out our eating out moments before we cook all week for Thanksgiving Speaking of that, I have a new soup recipe I am currently prepping for…I’ve got butternut squash roasting in the oven. Any guesses what I’m making? Not only is today a Monday, but it’s a POWER MONDAY with a new MOVE to kick of our week! Last week I got to spend some time with my mom at her work where she … [Read more...]

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TMI Thursday & Sweet/Savory Roasted Carrots!

November 21, 2013 By Kasey 4 Comments

hi all! Happy Thursday! Yet again, I am hanging at starbs before 8am with the usual crowd here. Got my early 6am spin class in along with some hamstring work. Not that spin isn’t enough of a workout – cause it is – I just like to add some strength in on the days I work my legs with spin so I don’t crush my legs like 4 days a week. If I added in “leg days” to the other days – my legs may not be too happy with me. SO it works for me! Today I did some deadlifts, hamstring curls, glute kickbacks, & bridges after class then spent a good 20 minutes on the foam roller. Today … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Discount & Powercakes Tank Tops [PREORDER] = two of my favorite things!

November 19, 2013 By Kasey 9 Comments

Good morning all! I hope you had a great night. Anyone else awake with me this morning? It’s currently 7:45 am and I am chilling at starbucks. Why am I up so early? SPIN CLASS! I am loving 6am spin. The instructor is awesome & totally gets you excited to wake up before dawn. Fact: It’s alwayssss a Action Wipes moment post spin class #sweatymess I have some time to kill before a local farm market opens up so I’m posted up in the corner starbs. I have to say….there is nothing like a starbucks between 7-8am. The energy throughout here totally wakes you up if you aren’t … [Read more...]

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Weekend Recap [10/15] & #POWERMONDAYMOVES Challenge!

November 18, 2013 By Kasey 9 Comments

Hi all! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I have to say, I took a little blog break over the weekend to spend time with the boy & his family since it’s been about a month since I saw him due to being a busy traveling girl! It’s so nice to have his support through everything I do. He lives about an hour and a half away from me and he’s finishing up grad school right now so whenever we can plan a weekend – we really try to disconnect for a little from our phones & computers – which I think is totally a part of a healthy mind! With that being said – doesn’t mean I … [Read more...]

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Throwback To Thursday: My First #WhatsBeautiful Event as a Under Armour Trainer!

October 29, 2013 By Kasey 6 Comments

Good morning all!! How are you!? I am now home sweet home after one jam packed but amazing few days. I am not going to lie, it was not easy waking up this morning (a bit confused as to what time it is still) but I’ve got a class to teach today before I can get a power nap in! Traveling can really take some energy out of you but when I recap back to my last few days, I couldn’t be more thankful for these opportunities. I wanted to kickoff my recap & throwback to last Thursday where I had such an amazing time that morning at the Under Armour #WhatsBeautiful event at a local Dick's … [Read more...]

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What’s Beautiful Event & Spirulina Hawaii Trip! All in one day? Yup!

October 23, 2013 By Kasey 10 Comments

Hi all, Happy Wednesday! Today I wanted to share with you what I’ve got coming up this week! If you didn’t know, Under Armour What’s Beautiful hosts events all around the US. Tomorrow I will be running a workout at the Dick’s Sporting Goods What’s Beautiful Event! I am SO excited to be a part of this. I will also be leading the workout on November 9th in NYC at Macy’s where anyone can come!! More info on that one soon. Tomorrow there will be around 100 people coming to this event where mamacakes & I get to put them through a “Power Hour” workout! We will be on a … [Read more...]

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Saturday Morning Spinning Sweat Sesh & Harbinger Fit Palm Grip [Winners!]

October 19, 2013 By Kasey 3 Comments

Gooooodmorning everyone! How are we on this fine Saturday? It’s been a productive one over here! Got up early to take a spinning class this morning which I haven’t taken in such a long time! I missed it. I used to go once a week in college with a group of girlfriends and I forgot how much I really enjoyed it. It’s rare that I’m home on the weekends so I took advantage of it & got up early for class then ran all of my errands, stopped by Whole Foods, ate a HUUUGE stack of powercakes to refuel the bod, & made a delish coffee latté with coconut milk all before noon! Last … [Read more...]

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Burpees, Muscle Ropes, & Mediterranean Food!

September 11, 2013 By Kasey 13 Comments

Hi all! I wanted to start off by posting one of my favorite pictures that I found on the 4th of July & take a moment to remember all of those who were effected on this day 12 years ago. [Elizabeth Panko Photography] I don’t think I’ll ever forget exactly where I was when the events of 9/11 took place. I was sitting in my 6th grade home room with so many thoughts running through my mind. Today I am thankful for my freedom, family, friends, & the love that we all share. ------------------------------------ Some recent #POWERBOWL highlights: [Stuffed squash with cottage … [Read more...]

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“Life’s Most Thrilling Roller Coaster: Ourselves.” – Jen’s Update

September 6, 2013 By Kasey 7 Comments

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! Today I am so honored that my friend Jen is stopping by the blog again. She is such an amazing writer and each story she tells, I never want it to stop. Jen is so inspirational & has openly shared her journey here. If you want to learn a little more about Jen before reading her below post, you can check out [Prepare to be inspired by Jen’s Weight Loss Journey] & [Jen’s Anniversary of Kicking a Habit While Kick Starting Her Life]. A few weeks ago, Jen ran her first half marathon. For those that don’t know, Jen challenged herself to 12 races in 12 … [Read more...]

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Powerbowl Challenge Day [Four], Shoulder Taps Exercise, & Salmon Wrap!

September 4, 2013 By Kasey 3 Comments

hi all! Today’s post is all about recent foods & fitness! Which I guess isn’t anything out of the ordinary, right? I was going to wait to post this until today, but couldn’t help myself and had to share last night on [Instagram]. Every night I crave something sweet & ever since I’ve become slightly obsessed with making FRONANA – my sweet tooth has been happy! Dessert FRONANA #POWERBOWL with some added cinnamon vanilla & hazelnut stevia (iherb.com coupon code XUG228) frozen spinach & a few spoonful's of hemp seeds this made it SUPER creamy! Blend then pop … [Read more...]

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My new $1 Waffle Maker & Pumpkin Buckwheat Waffles!

September 2, 2013 By Kasey 21 Comments

hey all! Hope you’re enjoying your day (off) today! This month I’ll mostly likely be starting all of my posts with some #POWERBOWL highlights from the day before! Although all of them caught my eye, here are few; [@thislittlechickpea & this amazing bean powerbowl] [@angiggy & her spaghetti squash powerbowl] [@fuel_for_thought definitely ate a rainbow with her powerbowl] Last night I made the boy & I simple #powerbowls for dinner with some of my [Farmers Market] finds. Roasted beets, roasted delicata squash, tomatoes, sauteed kale, avocado, fresh basil, & … [Read more...]

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#PowerbowlChallenge Day ONE & Farmers Market Lovin’

September 1, 2013 By Kasey 10 Comments

hey all! It’s DAY ONE of the #POWERBOWLCHALLENGE! Can I just say that you guys already are impressing the heck outta me? Before even going to bed last night already saw some Powerbowl posts in the Challenge Loop App! The official hashtag for this challenge is #PowerbowlChallenge so when you post to the app or website, make sure to share it on your social media so we can all see! Upload a picture or leave a comment of your own POWERBOWL creation to share with me & the other participants by downloading the iPhone app or coming to the site every day to post. I will choose the … [Read more...]

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Moving out of the past & Cinnamon Hazelnut FRONANA Recipe!

August 29, 2013 By Kasey 19 Comments

Hey all! I hope you’re having a great week. Currently I am visiting the boy for a few days & blogging from the outdoors. He’s a resident director at a college campus while finishing his Master’s so I am enjoying feeling like I’m in college again by doing computer work out in the quad. Can’t believe it’s been over a year since I graduated! Side note: before I was done typing this post, my computer died – which led me to a local coffee shop where the all of the outlets were being used for a live band. Which then led me back to his apartment. So there goes the whole … [Read more...]

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New Positive Changes To The Site – Shop Under Armour Products!

August 28, 2013 By Kasey 7 Comments

Hey all! I hope you’re having a great week. Some new positive changes, or additions, are on the site so I wanted to explain everything so it’s easy to navigate! The first addition is that you can now order Under Armour gear right through my website! If you take a look on the right sidebar, you’ll see the Under Armour Image with “Purchase Under Armour Products” – you can literally click right on that and it will take you to the UA site where you can purchase anything your heart desires! Technology blows me away sometimes. With being an Ambassador, I am working hand in hand … [Read more...]

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Under Armour Trip Recap [Part Two]

August 26, 2013 By Kasey 15 Comments

Hello everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. To continue on with my Under Armour Trip Recap, I wanted to share with you day TWO of our amazing experience. Day One was full of technology, intense workouts (still sore – thanks Chris!), laughs, ideas, shopping, & so much more. Day two started off with a calm atmosphere as myself, Electra, Tasha, & Heather met on the upper deck of our hotel to partake in what was a very grateful experience. Our day two agenda started with an 8am Yoga Sesh. Electra (my roomie) & I woke up, slowly, since our beds at the Four … [Read more...]

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Under Armour Trip Recap [Part 1]

August 24, 2013 By Kasey 23 Comments

Hello everyone! I apologize for being so delayed on my recap post of my amazing trip to Under Armour but ever since I got home, I’ve been non-stop! Thank goodness I have such amazing & patient readers For those who have been following, I recently was just sent to Under Armour Headquarters as a FitFluential finalist prize for the What’s Beautiful campaign. Myself, Electra, Tasha, & Heather all got chosen to experience this two day trip & it was something I will never, ever, forget. Thanks to my wonderful iPhone, I was able to capture the whole trip as it was happening. … [Read more...]

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California Days [FIVE] & [SIX] Recap!

August 19, 2013 By Kasey 9 Comments

Hi all! Hope you had a great weekend. I am STILL feeling my workout from Saturday! Helloooo soreness! It’s one of those hurt so good feelings since my ladies & I worked hard on Saturday. Today my to-do list is pretty epic, per usual, since I am leaving for the Under Armour Headquarters tomorrow as part of the What’s Beautiful campaign via FitFluential! Myself & three other ladies, Electra, Tasha, & Heather, were chosen to fly out for TWO DAYS of Under Armour lovin’! I can’t wait to share the experience with you all. Today I wanted to recap the final two days of my … [Read more...]

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Some things that never fail me + a surprise gift!

August 17, 2013 By Kasey 6 Comments

Hi all! Hope you had a great start to your weekend! A good workout never fails to start off my day in a positive way (That was a Dr. Seuss sentence if I ever typed one). Had an awesome Leg Day sesh with hard working ladies, Jenna & Emily! We incorporated weighted walking lunges in between sets hamstring curls. This could also be done holding dumbbells in each hand or a plate overhead. Awesome workout with these hardworking ladies great way to ‪#‎buildthatbooty‬ & get your heart rate up! While we did legs, the boys did some shoulder work! Afterwards, we stopped … [Read more...]