Fun Easter Activ-ities
Spring is definitely in the air and all four of the kids are so excited for the upcoming Easter Weekend! It’s Ruby’s first Easter and we can’t wait to gather…
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Happy Birthday to the Strongest, Smartest…
This is Chris hijacking Heidi’s blog! 🙂 Happy Birthday to the strongest, smartest, most insightful, and MOST beautiful woman in the world…my best friend and wife, Heidi. Here’s a little…
Happy Birthday Derek!
Today, we are wishing a very Happy Birthday to our incredible friend, my ex-husband, and the father of my first two children – Derek. Our family wouldn’t be the same…
Happy Birthday, Chris!!
Happy 36th birthday to the most amazing man alive…my one and only, and my best friend 🙂 Chris, for your birthday this year, we thought there would be nothing better…
Welcome Back Heart Attack
As many of you know, our job takes us on many adventures around the U.S., and most recently, around the world. Four of the Powell Six Pack went on these…
Are You Here on Holiday?
“Are you here on holiday?” Everybody here asks…with their dreamy New Zealand accent, I must add. This isn’t the first country (or state for that matter) that we’ve visited where…
A Picture Perfect Winter Break
With Winter Break coming to an end, I can’t help but sit back and appreciate the days these kids have had off from school. With our family’s abnormally busy life,…
My Top Ten Tips for Holiday Survival
The holidays are finally here! While I love this season more than any other, I have to admit that the multiple gatherings and parties can make it tough for even…
Day 22: I’m Thankful for Such a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day…
Day 22. I’m thankful for such a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with the people I love most. Happy Thanksgiving!!! Love, The Powell Pack
Day 21: Today (and Everyday) I am Thankful for This Little Sleeping Beauty
Day 21. Today (and everyday) I am thankful for this little sleeping beauty. I swear, her sweet little spirit was meant to be a part of our family at this…
Day 18: I’m Thankful for Love in My Arms Again
So happy to have this little baby back in my arms again. Day 18 – I am grateful.
A Powell Twist on Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and I am getting so many questions on how to enjoy this Day of Gratitude without breaking your calorie budget! Not to fear,…
Announcing…Ruby Lane Powell
We are so pleased to announce the birth of our beautiful baby girl, Ruby Lane Powell. She decided to join us on Saturday, the 16th of November at 8:20am—weighing in…
Cash’s Crash Course in Big Brother
With baby girl making her grand appearance any day now, we are trying our best to help Cash understand how his little world is about to change. We are also…
Phoenix Magazine – December 2013: In Fitness and in Health
As seen in the December 2013 Issue of Phoenix Magazine. Click either image to read the article. In Fitness and in Health – Phoenix Magazine – December 2013
Day 8: I’m Thankful for My 3 Brothers
Another day of gratitude :). Believe it or not, this is getting harder and harder to write each day. There are so many things to be grateful for, I have…
Powell Pack Top Reads
In case you didn’t know, today is National Young Reader’s Day! I so appreciate a day that celebrates something that really does give our kids such incredible building blocks for…
Day 5: Thank You for My Mom and Dad
Today, I’m grateful for more wonderful people in my life: my Mom and Dad. They may have been young when they started having kids (18 and 19 yrs old), but…
Day 1: The Month of Thanks
November is one of my favorite months. Why? Because it is the month of thanks. We should all be living in a “lifetime of thanks”, but with the normal chaos…
Halloween 2013: Making Spooktacular Memories
Halloween is such a fun time for our family…and maybe a little hectic, but so worth it! The costume choosing starts as early as the day after Halloween for the…
Cash’s Monster Craft
As soon as I saw this craft on Pinterest, I knew it would be PERFECT for our little Cashy. Not only does he love to get messy, but he also…
Ask Heidi Anything: Can My Kids Carb Cycle With Me?
So many of you want to know, “Can my kids Carb Cycle with me?” While Carb “Cycling” between high and low carb days is not something I would recommend for…
Baby Name Dilemma
Thanks to my inability to filter this mouth of mine, it is now known that the Powell Pack will be bringing a baby GIRL to this world in November ☺….
SunTimes.com: Chris Powell’s Already Working with Next ‘Extreme’ Contestants
Originally published at SunTimes.com. While fans of “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” sit back and wait for the next season, the show’s star trainer is doing anything but that. Chris Powell…
Is Happiness Closer Than You Think?
A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch…
ElizabethStreet.com: Heidi’s Guide To Injecting Workouts Into Family Movie Night
Originally posted on ElizabethStreet.com. Family movie night is always a highlight of the week, but as much as we love our ‘tube time, a bucket full of buttery popcorn and…
Natural Medicine for Our Busy Lives
We are often asked when our season ends and we will have a break. People are usually so surprised to learn that there actually are no breaks between seasons. Yup,…
Behold…the 18 Week Baby Bump!
Okay, okay. You asked. So here it is. My 18 week baby bump! Now in case you don’t know this, a baby at 18 weeks is ONLY 5 1/2 inches…
Examiner.com: ‘Extreme Weight Loss’ Heidi Powell Shares Healthy Diet Tips for Families
Originally published on Examiner.com. One word sums up Heidi Powell’s life: Busy. Sharing the spotlight on “Extreme Weight Loss” this season with her husband, Chris Powell, who recently authored “Choose…
People.com: Baby on the Way for Chris and Heidi Powell
Originally published on People.com. The Powell pack is expanding once again! Extreme Weight Loss trainer Chris, 35, and wife Heidi Powell, 31, will welcome a fourth child to the family this fall, a rep…
Summer Family Fun that will Torch the Calories!
How can we have some fun with our kiddos this summer while torching calories? It’s easier than you might think with my 3 Ws: Wheels: Get on wheels this summer!…
Peace, Love and Comfort
Today, I am especially grateful for the safety and health of my beautiful family. My heart hurts for the many affected by the unnecessary tragedies in Boston. May peace, love,…
Who REALLY Sets the Bar(bell) in Our Family
For many of you, you turn on the TV, open up a magazine or hop online and you might find me and Chris giving tips and tricks on how to…
Lunch Pails & Lipstick: Real Mom: Heidi Powell
Originally featured on Lunch Pails & Lipstick. Have you ever watched your neighbor open her mailbox because the muscles in her arm as she turns the key stop you in…
Behind Our Bedroom Door…
Rev Up the Romance
So many people ask how Chris and I keep our spark with him traveling most of the year (75 % of the time to be exact). That is SUCH a…
This Valentine’s Day, Tell Them To Take a Hike
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s the time to share something special with your special someone. It’s the season of hearts, flowers, candy and love which can make a…
Arizona Parenting: Family Fitness, Nutrition and Health
View the complete article here: Arizona Parenting January 2012
I am a trainer and transformation specialist on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss. But, first and foremost, I am a wife, a mother, and a woman. I believe in working up a sweat, crinkling your eyes when you smile, and full belly laughs. Grab your iced coffee (one pump of mocha, no sweetener please!) and join me here, where I offer tips on fitness, family & favorite recipes.
