Jenn, Author at Fit Bottomed Girls https://fitbottomedgirls.com/author/jenn-walters/ Health + fitness that's feminist AF Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:26:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 122404920 10 Questions With Wine Expert Karen MacNeil https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2022/11/10-questions-with-wine-expert-karen-macneil/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:20 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315680 Wine expert Karen MacNeil says that: “A life with wine is so much richer and more delicious than a life without it!” And, we couldn’t agree more. Life IS better with wine (in moderation, obviously). And, to help you love what’s in your glass even more, we asked Karen 10 of our burning vino-related questions. As the author of The Wine Bible (which, just had its third edition released and is considered the bestselling wine book in America, with more than 800,000 copies in print), she quite literally wrote the book on wine. 10 Questions With Wine Expert Karen MacNeil…

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]]> 315680 The Best Wines I’ve Drank (Lately) https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2022/03/the-best-wines-ive-drank-lately/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2022/03/the-best-wines-ive-drank-lately/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:00:23 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315579 What has wine done for me lately? via GIPHY A whole heck of a lot! Since getting my WSET-2 from American Wine School, I’ve started working a few hours a week at Underdog Wine Co. in Kansas City, Mo. (p.s. it was recently named one of the best 50 wine shops in the U.S. by Wine Enthusiast!) and have been doing some freelance writing for SOMM TV Online Magazine (which, if you like wine or food, it’s a must-get streaming service!). It’s been AWESOME. And, here on FBG, I’ve also been sent some new wines to try — and let…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2022/03/the-best-wines-ive-drank-lately/feed/ 4 315579 Why Athletes Need Pilates Mat Training https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2022/01/why-athletes-need-pilates-mat-training/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2022/01/why-athletes-need-pilates-mat-training/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:00:40 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315547 One of our favorite fitness experts is Sean Vigue (remember the awesome workouts he’s done for us?). And, guess what?! He has a new book out! Pilates for Athletes helps everyday people (no matter their sport or activity they love to do) reach their highest physical and mental levels and improve their conditioning, control, endurance, and more — all through Pilates. Sean Vigue has taught thousands of classes around the world and has appeared in more than 2,000 health and fitness videos. He’s positive, he knows his stuff, and his workouts are FUN. Basically, he’s the best! And, we’re super…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/11/pairing-wine-with-mood/feed/ 4 315421 How to Create the Perfect Full-Body Workout https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/09/how-to-create-the-perfect-full-body-workout/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/09/how-to-create-the-perfect-full-body-workout/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:00:25 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315454 Do a search for “full-body workout” on the interwebs and you will get A LOT of suggestions. Many of them require equipment … or complicated rep schemes … or lots of time. And, I don’t know about you, but the one thing I don’t need in my life is another cumbersome thing to do or figure out. I just want to pop on some fun tunes (which, here are some good workout playlists suggestions if you need ’em!), move my body, and happily get my sweat on. Who feels me? So, in times like these, I follow a very simple…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/09/how-to-create-the-perfect-full-body-workout/feed/ 13 315454 Ultimate Home Gym Playlist https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/07/ultimate-home-gym-playlist/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/07/ultimate-home-gym-playlist/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:00:47 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315309 Looking for the ultimate home gym playlist? Oh, FBGs, we have GOT it for you! Ever since we created our garage gym (AKA, the Barn Box), I’ve been crafting the perfect home gym playlist. The track list is a little bit funky, a lot 90s, a bit grungy, occasionally hipster, and a whole lot of booty-bopping fun. With a little more than two hours of high-energy tunes, this playlist pairs well with just about any workout you’re doing — be it heavy weight-lifting, cardio, HIIT … anything! Heck, turn it on and dance your heart out. THAT could be your…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/07/ultimate-home-gym-playlist/feed/ 8 315309 Review: Fast, Fresh, and Fit Food with Factor https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/review-fast-fresh-and-fit-food-with-factor/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/review-fast-fresh-and-fit-food-with-factor/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:00:21 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315012 To say I’m “busy” is the understatement of the year. With a very energetic and creative six-year-old plus twin toddlers plus my business plus my ongoing wine studies, I have a lot on my plate. And, while my proverbial life plate is quite full (and I think A LOT of you can understand that!), the actual plates that I eat meals off of can be rather, well, lacking some days. My husband and I do our best to meal plan and cook as much as we can, but our hands are literally full most evenings and it is a challenge.…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/review-fast-fresh-and-fit-food-with-factor/feed/ 8 315012 My Toddler Had a Breath Holding Spell and It Was Scary AF https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/my-toddler-had-a-breath-holding-spell/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/my-toddler-had-a-breath-holding-spell/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:00:17 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315033 There’s a lot of on-the-job learning when you’re a parent of a toddler. (Or, in my case, two toddlers!) Over time you learn how to find the perfect sippy cup, buy clothes they’ll actually wear, coerce them to leave the house on time, diffuse tantrums —  you know, normal everyday stuff. But, as I recently learned, you also become an expert in certain areas you DID NOT SEE COMING. Take, for example, a typical Wednesday evening with family. We had my parents over for dinner, all the kids were happily playing, and out of nowhere one of my twin daughters…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/my-toddler-had-a-breath-holding-spell/feed/ 16 315033 A Birthday Gift for You! (And a Fun Celebration Playlist) https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/05/a-birthday-gift-for-you-and-a-fun-celebration-playlist/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/05/a-birthday-gift-for-you-and-a-fun-celebration-playlist/#comments Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=314992 Hey, all! We are turning 13 this week! Meaning, we’ve gone from a preteen blog, to a full teenager. Yeowers. And, just like any good teen, we are ready to party — the best way we know how. With free stuff. And an amazing hour-long high-energy workout playlist that brings the fun party vibes to your next sweat sesh. First, let’s get to the freebie for you! After all, we wouldn’t be here without all you amazing peeps … That’s right; we’re partnering with 99 Walks to give you a free month on their website when you use code “FBG”!…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/05/a-birthday-gift-for-you-and-a-fun-celebration-playlist/feed/ 5 314992 The Secret to Cleaner and Fresher Air at Home https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/05/the-secret-to-cleaner-and-fresher-air-at-home/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/05/the-secret-to-cleaner-and-fresher-air-at-home/#respond Tue, 04 May 2021 11:00:27 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=314972 We are an official ambassador for Clarifion. Clarifion provided us with product samples for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for our time. As always, all opinions expressed are our own. Has anyone else noticed that allergies are worse than ever?! I certainly have. I can’t remember a spring where I spent more time sneezing and rubbing my eyes than this one. My poor kiddos have been sneezing up a storm, too. It’s been crazy! So, when Clarifion — a Negative Ion Generator that uses negative ions to attract and eliminate airborne pollutants, bacteria, viruses, dust, allergens,…

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