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The Fitness Zone
Workout enthusiast Jodi Rigotti discusses the latest exercise trends and reveals her secrets for success at the gym.
My diet and exercise routine is going great. I've been going to the gym pretty frequently and eating right. I had a couple carb-obsessed days (agan, good carbs such as whole wheat pastas and grains are good) but I was going a little overboard on all the w
I'm proud of myself. I did pretty good this week with both eating and exercise. I went to the gym a couple times, and it felt so great to get moving and sweating again. I didn't especially love the spin class I went to, mainly because the music didn't rea
I feel like I've been saying for months now that I've fallen off track with my diet and exercise routine. I keep saying, "I have to get back into it, I have to get back into it." But for some reason, the determination just hasn't been sticking.
But I thin
I've completely lost my fitness motivation, and I don't know how to get it back. I could sit here and name a million reasons -- ie. we moved to a new townhouse and haven't joined a new gym (and on top of that, we spend alot of our free time on house stuff
Last weekend, Dan and I moved into our first house. It's been very exciiting -- the house is multiple times bigger than the small aparment we'd been living in, and there really is something so special about owning a home! It's also been an adjustment -- s
I wasn't feeling myself there for awhile. I was eating more and working out less. For someone who likes exercise and loves nutrition, I hated that I wasn't practicing what I preached. So for starters, I dug out my old Weight Watchers material (I've done W
I hate hate hate when bad things happen to good people. I really try to see the good in this world, and I usually do, but when I hear about a human being inflicting a senseless crime on another, it temporarily crushes my whole belief in humanity. I will n
I'm hurting today. But in a very good way. Last night, my husband and I worked out together at the gym. Sometimes we get in the habit of doing this, and it can be really motivational. For example, we take turns lifting weights (sure my sets are much light
Tonight I'm going jogging with my friend Erin for the first time in quite awhile. At first I was reluctant to because I knew I was going to be slow and a bit out of shape. But she quickly reminded me that its been QUITE a while since she last jogged, so t
I'm pretty frustrated because I seem to have fallen off the fitness wagon. For a while there, things were going really strong. Dan and I were running outside a lot, and although my improvement was slow, I WAS improving. I was so proud of myself to have go
There's still quite a few days left of the Olympics, and I'm already sad for them to end! It's amazing how I've convinced myself so many times in the past that I'm too tired to go to the gym or that there's no way I can possibly go 2 more minutes on the t
Dan and I have been on this kick for awhile now that before we buy food at the supermarket, we read the label to make sure we can pronounce everything that's in that particular food. We've made some great switches after making realizations such as: Is it
I'm all about fiber. From my high-fiber breakfast cereal in the morning to my constant consumption of fruits and vegetables, I'm certainly at no loss for it. And I know that fiber serves so many important purposes, from disease prevention to weight manage
So it's offiicial. Dan and I have decided to train for a half marathon in September. A whopping 13 miles. When I think about it, I get excited and nervous all at the same time. There's no way I'd be able to run 13 miles right now, but when I started runni
Let's play jeopardy. Ok, ready?
Answer: 128
Stumped about what the question is? I'll give you another minute...Give up?
128 is the number of steps I climb each morning in order to get from the underground train to the street level on my way to work each d
When it comes to diet and nutrition, one thing I know for sure about myself is...if it's in front of me, I'm going to eat it. Which is precisely why, as I'm loading up my bags to go stay in in a house in Hudson N.Y. with a few of my friends (before headin
Since I've sworn off meat (well at least for the time being), it can sometimes be difficult to make smart mealtime choices. It's so easy to make carbs my go-to food, but even if they're the good kind, I still don't want to overload on them. And it's also
I always used to hear that running was such a freeing experience. But, unfortunately, all I found myself getting from it was stomach pains. Fortunately, something clicked in my mind a few months ago, and I decided to start working through the pain and bre
This Sunday morning (before we see the family for Mother's Day), Dan and I have our next race -- a 5-miler. I'm a little nervous because, as I've said, I only really started seriousl running a couple of months ago. And for whatever reason, running just d
I'm vacationing in Florida for a long weekend and LOVING the sunny, warm weather. Yesterday I decided to go for a run, but let me tell you...this 85 degree weather makes it VERY TOUGH to run hard and for a long time.?I ended up doing more of a walk/run, b
Dan and I ran our 5K yesterday! It was pretty cool to actually run through the Lincoln Tunnel and back again. Surreal almost. It was a great event, one which benefited the Special Olympics. Dan and I hope to do more and more of these types of charity runs
On Saturday, Dan and I are running our first 5K! We've been working really hard and our extremely excited for the race. The path is through the Lincolon Tunnel and back again (have no fear: they are not allowing cars in. Some people were traumatized when
There are about a thousand (no, scratch that - five thousand) reasons why I can't wait for Dan and I to move into a house. I love the community in which we live, but this whole one-bedroom, tiny kitchen, minimal storage thing is getting SO OLD! So in addi
Dan and I decided a couple of weeks ago that we were going to run our first 5K in April, and hopefully make it a regular thing. Starting in the spring, there are 5Ks all over the area. You can literally run one every weekend if you want. Now, for some rea
I just got back from kicking my butt at the gym. Hopefully, this will justify (at least a little bit) all the food I'm going to consume in just a few hours. It was really funny to look around at everyone at the gym, knowing they were all thinking th
My mid-afternoon snack ended up having quite the effect on the office earlier today. Who knew that a simple plate of microwaved asparagus topped with Romano cheese would send my co-workers into a state of confusion, nausea, and disgust? One person thought
I hate the fact that when I don't have enough "time" in the day, the first thing to go is exercise. The only time I never voluntarily abandoned the gym was when I had a personal trainer. After all, I couldn't just NOT show up. But now
I've always been a big fan of fitness classes because it forces me to keep going when all I really want to do is throw in the towel. But there's always the risk that I'm not going to like the music, the instructor, or the people in the class.
Dan and I met our nephew for the first time that evening, and he was more precious than we could have ever imagined. It's so magical to watch his parents interact with him; their maternal and paternal instincts have completely kicked in. Life truly is
Of course I'm so excited to meet this beautiful little boy (yep, it's a boy!), but I also know that my sister-in-law has a lot of work ahead of her. I can only imagine that being induced is a pretty scary thing. At least if labor begins naturally,
This isn't too hard of a challenge for me because I've obviously been weaning myself off for the last few months. In fact, chicken and turkey have pretty much been out of the question. I've eaten red meat from time to time though, a little bit
A few months ago, I started thinking about resolutions I wanted to make for 2008. And this year, I took a different approach. Instead of waiting until Auld Lang Syne to "start doing this" or "stop doing that", I actually put
Well Bill, I'll tell you why. Baby food is pure. Apart from some of the puddings and other dessert varieties, what you see is what you get with baby food. A jar of bananas contains...ready?...bananas! No sugar. No salt. No high fructose corn syrup. An
I feel like I'm making my body so much happier when I eat fruits and vegetables (life!) rather than a slaughtered animal (death). I can't say if this new way of eating will stay with me forever, but what I do know is that right now, I feel great.
Anyway, just this week, I was on the train on the way to work..and I sneezed. Now usually when this happens, I make a bet with myself that nobody is going to say "God Bless You." And 10 times out of 10, I'm right. I don't know what it is
Basically, I've just been out-of-control busy, both in and out of work. Fortunately, I've kept up my workout routine and have jumped back into a healthy eating regimen. I'm still off the bird (I attempted a few bites of turkey at Thanksgiving,
She called me the day after the event, and I can still hear the excitement in her voice. It turns out that she'd finished more quickly than she'd anticipated, and she even made it through the entire race without too much of a struggle. She then sa
The spin class was awesome, and the instructor was crazy. My theory when it comes to spin class instructors: the crazier, the better. For 45 minutes, she sweat like a pig, made us sweat like a pig, and we burned an insane amount of calories. I can't w
Yes, tomorrow I will be indoor rock climbing. It’s a sport that Sharon first introduced me to a couple years ago, and I’ve really come to love it. It takes place in a huge indoor rock gym filled with short walls (about 10 feet or so) or tall o
I started to limit my chicken intake over the past few months, and now I can say with confidence that it's been a good five weeks since poultry has touched my lips. The thing is, I'm not overly proud of this feat. It's not as if I've
For those of you who aren't familiar with it, Nintendo Wii is an interactive video game system that forces players to really break a sweat as they play video games. The tennis game, for example, will have you jumping, twisting, and swinging your body
Right now, she will continue to work at her current job while doing her yoga training. But after she becomes certified, who knows? Perhaps she’ll be able to teach full time at a yoga studio, sharing with others the practice she truly loves.When you
Monday it was carrot, beet, and cucumber. Delicious. Tuesday brought the same combo. Again, delectable. Yesterday, I dared to go green when I tried spinach along with carrot and apple. I was a big hesitant to take my first sip, but was I ever surprised?!
"That's it?!" I blurted out in surprise (and a little bit of disgust, too) How could this be possible? For the past two weeks, I'd been monitoring everything I ate, and even more, I'd taken my workout to the next level. As clich
Along the way, we ran into a father and his 8-year old daughter. This little girl was all geared up, and was making her way along the trail like a real trooper. We stopped to talk to them for a few minutes, and learned that the little girl has been into h
As I've prepared to go for a run the past few times, I've found myself trying to gather the necessities I'll need (house key, ID, money for water) and becoming all too discombobulated in the process. There are always too many things I feel I m
Along the way, we ran into a father and his 8-year old daughter. This little girl was all geared up, and was making her way along the trail like a real trooper. We stopped to talk to her and her father for a few minutes, and learned that the little girl h
Along the way, we ran into a father and his 8-year old daughter. This little girl was all geared up, and was making her way along the trail like a real trooper. We stopped to talk to them for a few minutes, and learned that the little girl has been into h
Along the way, we ran into a father and his 8-year old daughter. This little girl was all geared up, and was making her way along the trail like a real trooper. We stopped to talk to them for a few minutes, and learned that the little girl has been into h
Every time I get overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed like this, the same thing happens. I completely slack off on my workout routine, even though I know full well that exercising will scientifically help me feel better. I know that I can go for a
But once you get your four-legged friend out the door, it may take ten, twenty – or more – minutes of you walking him before he decides he’s ready to do his thing. Repeat this activity multiple times a day, and you’re talking serio
In a nutshell, I am very sore. But it’s a mighty good sore. Two days ago, I worked my abs, glutes, biceps, triceps – and more – in an hour-long Total Body Conditioning class. The funny thing is, I nearly left as soon as I got there. The
The program is constantly evolving. So when I joined this time, I was thrilled to see that it has placed even more emphasis on the important role that fitness plays in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In addition to each food being assigned a point value
I’ve listed some of my favorite workout songs below. Feel free to take any of these suggestions, but I also encourage you to find additional songs that mean something to you. Trust me…when you find your song, you’ll know. You will be am
I started seeing great results, and I loved the options it gave me. I was able to do this workout on the bike, the treadmill, the stair machine, or even out on a jog. But then my days started getting busier. Before long, the paper became buried in th
I believe that if you truly dedicate yourself to your cause, you will see positive changes in time. And knowing that you did it all on your own will make it so much sweeter. There is something so bad and unnatural about feeding your body unknown ingredien
We are lucky enough to live right outside of the city, so getting there is no big deal at all. We headed down to the train station and within ten minutes, we were in The Big Apple. We spent the afternoon strolling past cafes, parks, street fairs, and shop
Never AgainWhen the class ended, I was never happier to get out of there. For a full hour, I had felt awkward, ungraceful, and embarrassed. But looking back, I brought most of those feelings on myself. Everyone in the class had been focused on her own ste
Trick or Treat?A couple of months ago, I was on another hiatus from the gym – and I was angry at myself. Very angry. So I decided to splurge and treat myself to a personal training package. Thinking back now, “treat” is quite a comical w
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M E M B E R P R O F I L E
Jodi Rigotti
Treat your body like the temple it is.
I'm a happy and healthy 29-year old who values her relationships with friends and family. I ADORE dogs and am counting down the days until Dan and I get one. I'm pretty obsessed with nutrition (I'll talk your ear off any day about the wonders of juicing) and am also determined to get into the shape of my life. My new love? Running!
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