LOVE getting these emails

I'm always so touched when I get these beautiful emails! Here are some snippets.

"Hi Lauren,

I discovered your first DVD about three or four years ago now and have been following you ever since. While I haven't consistently worked out all of this time, I learned that I LOVE kettlebells. I want to thank you for sharing your passion with the world. You are an inspiration. I have all but three of your DVD's (KB Body is my new fav!), your app, your book, and today I just ordered Be SLAM! Long overdue since I don't always want to fire up the DVD player.

You have been a reminder to me that I can improve my life by taking good care of myself. That I should do what excites me and that I need to enjoy the process of what I am doing, not just the results! Most importantly, you speak to the fact that we all have different bodies and we need to appreciate the one we are in no matter our age, size, or abilities. A thousand times thank you.

Well, I downloaded Be SLAM and immediately got to work organizing my schedule (a compulsion) which included setting up an excel spreadsheet so that I can upload it to my google calendar. You are so generous with your time and expertise, even for those of us who are remote that I wanted to give you something back.

My personal results so far? I am down from 267 lbs and not being able to do a burpee to 240 lbs and squat thrusts being one of my favorite exercises! This since getting serious this past spring (maybe April). I still have (approximately) 90 lbs to go. I can't wait to see the strength and conditioning gains I experience from Be SLAM. I'll keep you posted. Have a blessed holiday season, and again, thank you for all that you do and who you are in the world, it is a better place because of you.

Hugs and many blessings,

Chante Fields"

What Doctor's don't tell you after a C-section

I have now been through 2 C-sections since writing this blog post and thankfully I've recovered beautifully from both with the appropriate progressions. For those who are new and are just finding me. WELCOME! First let me say I did NOT want a C-section. I did everything in my power to avoid the first and even the second. I'm a kettlebell fitness strength and conditioning coach who relies on her body to share, teach, educate, and I was under the impression that having to give birth via C-section would and could destroy my body and career. Boy was I wrong! If you're feeing the same way, start by reading this article I wrote many years ago that still applies today! Many people have asked and here is part of my experience. I don't claim to be a medical expert but not only have I successfully healed my C-section, my abdominals are no longer numb, and I've successfully helped others who've had multiple C-sections (even some 20 years ago) find their core aga

Let's Talk About Butts (Butt "on" Workouts)

To lift or not to lift, that is the question. Despite the popular sayings, "Strong is the new Skinny" or "Strong is the New Sexy," there is still a large portion of the female population that will shy away from lifting solely due to their fear of bulking up or building too much muscle. I'm not going to tell you that heavy weights won't help build muscle and I'm not going to deny the fact that some women can build muscle easier than others. Let's start with the photo below. This is a nice example of the female backside that shows two different body types. The woman on the left falls in the category of an ectomorph, which generally means skinny, little muscle, and a very high metabolism. She could probably eat what she wants and stay skinny. If she committed to a butt strengthening and enhancing program, filled with exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and kettlebell swings , developing the butt on the right would still be unlike

Jeremy W said…

Thanks for sharing these recipe's. they look delicious and healthy!

January 10, 2014 at 11:03 AM

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I accidentally stumbled across your blog but I love it, bookmarkin! And I might just use this as an excuse to buy me a kettleball asap xx

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January 23, 2014 at 5:55 PM

Dan said…

Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to try these delights tonight.

February 18, 2014 at 4:27 PM

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