Not doing a thankful Thursday post today…
mainly because right now I’m fried…
tired…physically (because sadly I’ll admit I have not worked out at all this week w/all the chaos going on) and mentally (because I’m tired of users and igits –yep pulling a Bobby Singer from Supernatural there!)

Instead…this is how I feel today…

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Been doing my share of this lately…

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And, now to figure out how to get $3600 more to save where we live.

Question of the day
How’s your week going?

As many of you know, I don’t often wear shoes…
even when I’m working out I’m usually barefoot!

So, getting a pair of Sadie Jane sandals was perfect.

Sadie Jane Sandals offers a unique take on affordable and effortless style where it matters most…your sole. This versatile shoe is anything but an ordinary sandal, it’s a scandal. Sadie Jane is catered to you, because you create the look!

You get to pick out the Scarf Wrap and the bottom–eitehr flat or wedge sandal to custom design your own sandals!

How cool!
right!

Then the real fun part comes, there’s like a zillion a lot of ways you can wear them.

Wear them like regular flip flops are designed…

Twist them, criss cross them, wrap them…

If you run out of ideas, they have a page with how to videos! and downloadable instructions.

These are fun, whimsical, cute and versatile!
and affordable too.

And, you can order extra scarf wraps to change the look easily without having to buy a whole pair of sandals!
Now, isn’t that awesome!?

Visit SadieJane.com to order yours now!
If you want to see if you can buy them local to you, check out the store locator
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Question of the day
Do you wear shoes? or prefer going barefoot?

*Disclaimer*
I received the above product for the purpose of review. My opinions and thoughts are my own and unbiased, honest.

Who has used the excuse they don’t have weights or cardio equipment to workout?
Well, no more excuses!
The MostFit™ Suspension Strap enables you to do your workout using your body weight and a strap (that’s also compact enough to take with you when you travel and easily hooks over a door, around a tree, or on a playground…so now you REALLY have no excuses!).

I tried mine inside by quickly throwing it over the door and getting to my workout!
There are no anchors or tricky pieces to the suspension strap.
Just place over the door, close door and you’re ready to go… (make sure your door is locked so nobody opens it and you fall on your face!)
Also, give it a tug to make sure it’s in place and doesn’t readjust on you.

You can get an overall body workout just using your body weight with the suspension strap.

Body weight training with the MostFit™ Suspension Strap will strengthen all of your major muscles while improving balance and core strength.

I personally love mine and plan on incorporating a lot more workouts using it!

About MostFit
Created by fitness guru and personal trainer Andrew Gavigan, the MostFit resistance trainer was designed to be easy to use for anyone, anytime, anywhere.
MostFit utilizes body weight to create a leaner, sculpted physique. MostFit is designed to strengthen the core, while improving balance, flexibility, and total body strength, anywhere, anytime.
Lose weight, reduce stress, and get stronger with the easy to use strap that includes foot cradles and hand straps. MostFit easily mounts to any door frame and can easily be secured onto most heavy workout machines, furniture, and stationary structures – no hooks or screws required!
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Quick video showing the Most Fit Suspension Strap over my front door and some exercises you can do using yours!

Oh and another bonus…
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You don’t have to spend hundreds of $’s on fancy set ups, straps, anchors, etc.

Because Andrew rocks, he’s offering…
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I don’t have a lot to say today…
aren’t you lucky!

Too many thoughts going through my mind to even begin and I refuse to blog a novel!

Just want to put this out there for those who believe to focus on and be reminded to stand in faith.
A LOT of people are going through A LOT
and key word there is THROUGH!
That means there’s an end, an other side
So, keep on keeping on!

So, as difficult as it is…
put up that shield and keep annihilating the enemy and his attempts to take you down.

Question of the day
What is your favorite verse or quote?

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That’s exactly what my week — last few weeks, maybe even month — has felt like…
getting slammed in every which way from every direction…
but, keep on keeping on is my motto…

Meanwhile…recap time

Sunday– Brazil Butt Lift BumBum dvd
Ballbike-30 mins

Monday — Meeting with Bea at BlueFish Sport (review and giveaway coming up this coming week!)
Bike-45 mins

Tuesday — Tabata BallBike workout

Yoga-30 mins
Brazil Butt Lift Tummy Tuck workout

Wednesday — RKS workout #5

Thursday — Brazil Butt Lift Hip/Thigh and Tummy Tuck workouts
Bike-50 mins

Friday — rest and hung out with daughters aunt, uncle and gram

Saturday — PowerYoga from Kristin McGee (it came in April’s KlutchBox
Bike-45 mins
Most-Fit Suspension Strap workout

Sunday (Mothers Day) yes technically it is Sunday right now…12:37 a.m EST!
Change of plans…doing absolutely NOTHING!
I don’t have a mother
and my daughter has stuff she has to get done so cancelled the day trip to Naples we were going to take.
So, for fun I’ll probably clean, search classifieds, check Craigslist, ride my bike and watch Supernatural
Pretty much a repeat of Saturday night

Question of the week
How was your week?
Any plans for this coming week?

Fresh Produce Clothes offers a variety of clothing pieces from infant to plus sizes.

Fresh Produce now ships to over 200 countries, so women outside the US can enjoy the colorful styles, too.
For nearly three decades, Fresh Produce has delighted women with beautiful clothing that is primarily made in the USA.

Fresh Produce Clothes offers women’s tunics in a variety of designs.

Grab your summer tops now before the official start of summer

I got the Retreat top in an upbeat bright color to throw on over my yoga clothes and head out looking not so much like I just got done working out!
It’s light, comfy and great to just throw on.

With summer, comes lots of cruises! Now you can get your cruise clothing from Fresh Produce, too.

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Disclaimer: I received the above product to review. My opinions and thoughts blogged here are honest and my own.

I can’t express enough how much fun the BallBike is!
It’s the world’s first core, cardio, strength cycle.
It’s innovative, fun and challenging.

BallBike offers a home fitness version and a commercial fitness version.
I obviously have the home fitness one!

It doesn’t take long at all to assemble and comes with the tools to do it.
I had it together and was ready to have a ball soon after UPS dropped it off!
The seat is easily adjusted to move forward (for short people like me) or back for taller people.

Not only can you use the BallBike as a bike but you can use it as a desk chair too.

For a great workout, you can do BallBike Boxing
(and yes, my resistance band bar was loose in the video…I’ve since then tightened it up more. And, yes I may or may not be slightly obsessed with Jensen Ackles of Supernatural and the Yellow Fever episode where he does an outtake of Eye of The Tiger (seen at end of video)

And, for a crazy intense Tabata workout, do it on a BallBike.

Single Synergestic 5-Star Workout

Recumbent bike elevates heart rate for a cardio workout utilizing all lower body muscles.
Stability ball strengthens core muscles including abs, back, and hips resulting in better balance, breathing, posture, and back support, plus engages more muscles to further elevate heart rate.
Resistance tubing functionally strengthens arms, chest, and shoulders,plus enhances core workout and further elevates heart rate.
Almost all of the body’s 640 muscles are engaged in a natural rhythmic motion for total body conditioning and strength.
You get core, cardio, and strength all at the same time to save you time. A one and done workout – without the discomfort of a hard bike seat, the impact of a treadmill, or the boredom of bikes, treadmills, and ellipticals.

Besides the BallBike, you’ll receive a workout video, and a nutrition plan book too.

You can easily adjust the tension using the turn knob.
It comes with a display as well that shows how long you’ve worked out, as well as speed, calories and distance.

I’ve had a ball, gotten sweaty, worked out, had fun and to put it mildly…I love this piece of equipment!

The simple yet brilliant BallBike design offers a better and more complete workout than treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes, and yet it’s reasonably priced.
MSRP $699 but check out the crazy offer below!

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You can find BallBike:
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@BallBike_FitOne on Twitter
BallBikeByFitOne on YouTube
and BallBike on Pinterest

Question of the day
Are you ready to have a ball?

*Disclaimer*
I received the product above to have a ball with and that I did, and continue to do so. The thoughts, opinions are my own and honest. The videos are mine and genuine and if you get your own BallBike you will be addicted to having a ball while working out! (just saying)

Today I bring you Nikki Tritsch as the Fitspo Friday Feature.

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Q: Have you always lived a healthy fit lifestyle?
When I was in second grade, I began competitively swimming. This lasted until I was a senior in college. I swam all year long and loved every minute of it — especially the part where I could eat anything and get away with it. Once college ended, it was all up to me to live a healthy lifestyle. I started my blog and began to recognize how the fuel I put into my body affects the way I live my life. I still swim from time to time, but now I am more focused on balancing my exercise and incorporated new workouts.

Q: What keeps you going, motivated?
I am most motivated by the way that exercise and healthy eating makes me feel. Bloggers and friends are also huge motivators to me!

Q: What is your favorite workout?
This is a HUGE decision, but I would say right now that spinning and cycling are my favorite. This is subject to change, and normally does about once a week.

Q: What are some of your goals?
Complete a marathon! I was signed up for one in May, but acquired a groin injury and had to bump down to the half. Another goal currently is to lose the 20 pounds that snuck on after graduation (oops!).

Q: What are some of your accomplishments or things you’re proud of?
I am proud of myself for graduating summa cum laude and excelling at graduate school. I am proud of myself for making it through 4 years of collegiate athletics. And I am most proud of myself for having the guts to finally start a blog!

Q: What is one random fact we should know about you?
Pretzels are my favorite food! And I’m a lefty!

Q: What words of advice would you like to leave the readers?
Never let a bad day get you down. Setbacks are to be learned from; they are not there to hinder us from reaching our goals!

It’s been awhile since I did a thankful Thursday post, so keeping it real today.
I have a lot to be thankful for…
even with all the chaos and to put it bluntly BS that’s going on, there are still thankful portions of that…

So, how about today…

Question of the day
What are YOU thankful for?

Yes, I’m posting about toast today.
Because, well now you can not only customize your toast you can pimp your toaster too!

Check out this bad boy that was made for me…
notice anything?
the LOGO!
it’s MINE!

Try one today and see for yourself.
Choose from six cool colored toasters. (Blue, Green, Red, Green,Yellow, Powder)
Currently have 25 cool toast impressions and you can pick our clipart or upload your own art to be front and center on your toaster every morning bringing you a smile.
You make it. Folks will laugh, smile, grin or curse you. GUARANTEED

They offer toasters with a huge variety of designs that are on the shelf ready to be shipped, or you can customize yours (like mine was done) with any logo, picture, etc. you have.
How cool is that!?

Nothing like starting the day with a piece of peace!

For the same price you’d pay for an average toaster you could get a fun customized one!
It does all the same things a regular toaster does (same settings, etc.)
just adds some fun and character to your toast!

And, not only do they have unique toasters but Galen (the owner), who was almost 30 yrs experience making tie dye shirts offers them here as well
Tidbit of trivia: The shirts are made in the USA (Vermont) by a person authentically arrested selling dyes on Grateful Dead Tour. These tie dye patterns and techniques were honed by him during his many years on Shakedown Street.

You can get yours online at BurntImpressions.com

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Disclaimer: I received the above product for review. My opinions and craze over my own logo and the peace sign are totally mine and honest.