Two Fit Girls

Ever wonder if it's possible to travel while still eating clean and healthy? The answer is mostly yes, but it's not easy! The two fit girls had to split apart this week as Nicole went on up to good ol' New Orleans for the weekend. Lauren held down the fort; quite literally, watching over Nicole's house and dog. Lauren had a whole new set of challenges she faced this week as well, the most prominent was being without Nicole for a whole 4 days (ok, maybe not, but Nicole would like to think so)!!! The week started out strong, working with Mark the Trainer on Monday and Wednesday. We got our butts kicked as usual, but we also learned a new skill....ROLLLINGGG... According to the Huffington Post, "foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release, or self-massage, that gets rid of adhesions in your muscles and connective tissue. ... Foam rolling also increases blood flow to your muscles and creates better mobility, helping with recovery and improving performance....

Finding Nemo  is great and all but this is one thing that we had to keep telling ourselves over and over this week. Just keep swimming...just keep going...don't get discouraged. And then we quite literally ended today with a swimming workout, which was so much fun! I think we both forgot how awesome of a workout swimming can actually be. Since it's so fresh in our minds...lets talk about LOCKER ROOM ETIQUETTE ... Please...ladies...be comfortable with your bodies and all... but for the love of God, use a dressing room or shower when you plan on being naked. If this was an adults only gym...maybe...but there are young children...teenagers...and adults that don't need to see your lady bits. Even the occasional quick change is OK...but we're talking about just born baby...jay-bird...birthday suit naked...walking around...talking to your friends...with your leg propped up like you're at your house...WE.CAN'T.EVEN. And according to our sources... the men's locke...