I just got my mail and in it... Thank you ALL! I wasn't able to go to FitBloggin 11 so some great fit people sent me a postcard so I could have a lil' taste of it til next year! Thanks to (in no particular order) @foodiemcbody who initiated the … [Read more...] about Fitbloggin postcard!
Archives for May 2011
14 ways to green your fitness & weight loss
So, you want to be green and eco-friendly as well as wanting to exercise or lose weight. Did you know that both can go hand in hand? The old thought that you have to go to a gym to get in shape doesn't apply any more. You can read the full article here … [Read more...] about 14 ways to green your fitness & weight loss
Thankful Thursday-May 26 thought & giveaway
Today's Thankful Thursday and I think this graphic says it all. What are YOU thankful for today? Post in the comments section on this post and one lucky winner is going to receive 10 intention kits ($49.95 value) emailed directly to them. … [Read more...] about Thankful Thursday-May 26 thought & giveaway
EatSmart Scale Giveaway from Bookieboo
Bookieboo.com is having a contest where you can win an EatSmart Precision Plus Bathroom Scale. Personally I want to win it! Who'd ever think I'd want to know exactly how much I weigh! But, hey I'm almost down to my normal weight, so it'd be great to finish off my story with a brand new scale showing 114-118 pounds at me when I step on it! This from Stephanie Hamm on … [Read more...] about EatSmart Scale Giveaway from Bookieboo
Wellness Wednesday- Quick wellness tips
On Wednesday's I'm going to be featuring wellness tips. As most of you know, I'm more a visual person. I think most readers would prefer images, graphics and quick info than having to scroll and scroll through paragraphs and paragraphs of text. I'll start you off with this cute graphic and then some quick tips to follow that! Now for the simple to the point easy to do … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesday- Quick wellness tips
Terrific Tuesday
I think every Tuesday I'm going to do a theme starting with a T. Today, I want you to find something in your life that is terrific. Terrific means extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed, extremely good, wonderful. I think it's terrific, that every day we get to start over... start off fresh and new! Whatever mistakes we made yesterday are behind us, we … [Read more...] about Terrific Tuesday
Motivation Monday-May 23-Dont give up
It's Motivation Monday again! If you're a frequent reader here, you know I like to keep things short and simple... Forget about mistakes of yesterday or even years past and move forward! Pick a motivating word from the image and focus on that this week. It's Monday, most people are heading off to start the work week after enjoying the weekend. Perhaps you overeat or … [Read more...] about Motivation Monday-May 23-Dont give up
Quick info on avocados
Some quick info on avocados: Avocados are the only fruit high in monounsaturated fat-which is excellent for cardiovascular health. An average avocado contains approximately 30 grams of healthy fat. The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in avocados can help you keep from craving carbs because they help stabilize fluctuating blood sugar levels. There are approximately … [Read more...] about Quick info on avocados
Fitbloggin Run at home
I missed out on going to Fitbloggin this year :( Hopefully next year I'll be there! Meanwhile, there's a Fitbloggin 5K at home for those who missed it yesterday! So, early early this morning (yep I still have a fear of running when people can see me) I was out hitting the concrete. Here's pic of me afterward, I should've taken a picture before so I would at least look a … [Read more...] about Fitbloggin Run at home
When you’re going through hard times
God certainly knows how to get a message to us when we need it. I already know this but yet applying it in the midst of major hard times is easier said than done. The last two days the devotions in Jesus Calling have been exactly what I needed to hear. While I spend time in prayer at least twice a day (morning and night) and usually talk to God throughout the day, I read my … [Read more...] about When you’re going through hard times