Flex it Pink Blog
Busy Work Days (Recipes included!)
Preparing food takes a long time, especially if it’s healthy, right? Not necessarily! Here are some of our favorite healthy recipes that you can take to work for lunch to save you time and the headache of trying to decide what to make. 1. BurritosBurritos are some of the most...
Don't eat the candy! (We promise these sweet treats are way better.)
We love Jimmy Kimmel’s challenge- “I told my kids I ate all their Halloween Candy.” It’s comedy gold. Even though we wouldn’t really eat all of our kids’ Halloween candy in one night, it is really easy to slowly pick away at it and eat way too much over the...
Have a desk job? We're here to help!
Sitting all day at your desk job and then finding yourself not having the energy to work out because you’ve been sitting all day? We’ve been there! Sitting all day has some serious health risks attached. The American Heart Association did a study and found that the average American sits...
Stretching 101 (You don't want to miss this!)
You don’t have to be a yoga pretzel to take advantage of stretching! In fact, everyone needs to be stretching at least 10 minutes a day, whether you work out that day or not. Why You Need to Stretch There are so many benefits to stretching, including: Flexible muscles Better...
GYM Bag Essentials (Maximize Your Workout!)
Depending on your preferences with exercising, you might have a lot of different things in your gym bag! Here are 24 things that we would feel lost without and have helped us achieve our fitness goals!! 1. Hair tie The absolute most essential item on our list, a hair tie!...
The 6 Tips/Tricks of Hydration
We are always told to drink water, but how important is it really? Here are some reasons why you should reach for a nice glass of H20 immediately, preferably a cute one! 1. Mental clarity2. Clearer skin3. Muscle strength (build and repair)4. Digestion5. Joint pain6. Weight gain7. Headaches8. Energy levels9....
Our Secrets to Exercise When You Just Don't Want To
There are times when you just don’t feel like working out, even though you told yourself you need to. Motivation comes and goes, but discipline stays with you. Discipline is what gets you results. Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most. If you still...
Put Yourself First (it's LESS selfish that way!)
Do you feel yourself pulled in every direction, everyone needing something from you? That is very common for women. You feel like you need to put everyone else first, work, spouse, and children. There is a lot of pressure to make everything Pinterest-perfect, and that doesn’t leave a lot of...
The Must Have F.i.P Workout Playlist
Working out can be hard or sometimes even dull, so mix it up with a new playlist!! Nothing pumps you up better and energizes you when your jam comes on!! Here is a list of some of our favorites to add in to keep you motivated!! Get ready to feel...
Freshen Up Your Morning Routine
Have you taken a look at your morning routine? Are you running around like a chicken with its head cut off and always seem to be late, here are some great tips on how to wake up refreshed and in control of your day! Don’t worry, they are super simple...
How's it going FIP beauties?
New Years is the most popular time for making goals and resolutions, but back to school is another great time!! How are your goals going? Do you remember the goals you made in January?The weather is starting to cool down and the kids are back in school, so this is...
It's Football Season!!! Are you ready girls?
Are you ready for football season?? It’s a great way to get together with friends and family and let loose!! Only problem is those tempting high calorie dishes we all love. So we got together to share some awesome recipes that we take along with us to these gatherings and...
10 Ways To Track Your Fitness
We love to be motivated and get real-time numbers to keep us on track- with our eating, drinking, and activity. We compiled a list of 5 wearable fitness trackers and 5 of our favorite running apps to help you compare and make the best choice! No matter what you wear...
How to Maximize Your Day the FIP way....
You’re really busy, right?? We know that lifestyle all to well! Here are some of our tips on how to maximize your productivity so that you get things done like the boss you are! Keep it up beauties. 1. Create a space for getting work done! This will signal to...
8 Healthy BBQ Recipes- You will want to try immediately!
Always searching for that perfect healthy recipe to bring to your backyard BBQ? So are we so we've decided to put together our favorites all in one place for you! Here are 8 recipes that you will want to make for your next BBQ! 1. Rainbow Veggie Kabobs Look at...
How Exercising Improves our Mental Health
When was the last time you watched Legally Blonde? You probably remember this quote from Elle Woods, “Exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins makes you happy. Happy people don’t kill their husbands!” Exercise can be difficult, especially when you are starting a new routine. It can also be intimidating to...
3 Secrets To Love Your Body
Did you know that you are beautiful inside and out? We do!!!! You are gorgeous, amazing, and inspiring to everyone around you! We know how much our lives improved once we started loving ourselves more, and we want the same for you!! We are all here to support each other...
How to Make Yourself a Priority- Today!
How to Make Yourself a Priority- Today! As women, we sometimes have a hard time making ourselves a priority in our lives. We are pulled in so many directions with all the demands of life. Do you find yourself saying “I can’t….” or “I don’t have time to…” more often...
7 Summer Adventures to Have with Your Family
Hey Beauties! Are you worried that your kids are having too much screen time? July is the perfect time to get outside and have an adventure!! Kids are out of school, and you may need some ideas on how to get away from TV, video games, or phones. Get outside,...
It’s Hot! How do I Run in the Summer?
Hey Beauties! Summer is upon us, and that means a couple of different things, including summer vacation for kids (and teachers) and the heat! How do you survive the summer to keep in running shape, or begin a running regimen when it seems too hot? First Steps The first step...