As I previously blogged, I was happy happy to get a new pair of Brooks Running shoes! I do need to mention that my dad has been running in Brooks Running shoes for over 40 years so this is a life long family thing here and now I'm part of it! As I mentioned before, I luv the "run happy" tissue paper that comes in the box with the shoes and all over the box design (you do … [Read more...] about Brooks Running shoes review
Fitness/Nutrition
Whole Fruit Frozen Fruit Bars vs Homemade Frozen Fruit Bars!
As much of the US is dealing with a heat wave (we're always hot in FL), I figured now was an ideal time to make some frozen fruit bars and share with everyone. But, before I do that... here's some food for thought... Instead of buying commercially made pre-packaged frozen fruit (and I use that term loosely) bars try making your own! Here's why! Mind you, I have not eaten … [Read more...] about Whole Fruit Frozen Fruit Bars vs Homemade Frozen Fruit Bars!
Review: Heavenly Hummus-original & roasted red pepper
Kathleen Tortora, who's the Founder of Heavenly Hummus has this to say: " I decided to get Heavenly Hummus to the masses, so EVERYONE can enjoy a healthy, absolutely delicious snack. I started making hummus 5 years ago because store bought hummus tasted over-processed and had a chemical taste to me. After trying dozens of recipes, I created my own special blend of healthy … [Read more...] about Review: Heavenly Hummus-original & roasted red pepper
Support-is it necessary?
Interesting word, Support... to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for. For this blog post, when I discuss support it's in reference to working out, training...that type of support! I was just over at FitnessCollaborative reading others thoughts on support. Like Rachel mentioned support is key and comes in variety of … [Read more...] about Support-is it necessary?
Fitness Friday-who are you holding accountable?
Accountability: the state of being accountable (explain, or justify something; responsible; answerable), liable, or answerable. This is just going to touch briefly on how we are accountable for our actions.... be it whether we workout or exercise or sit on the couch or glued to the keyboard doing nothing to what we eat and how much of it we eat. note: it can also make … [Read more...] about Fitness Friday-who are you holding accountable?
Wellness Wednesday-Fitness Survey
Today's Wellness Wednesday! Follows is a fitness survey I'd love for you to do by putting your answers in the comments section below. 1. Favorite time to workout? First thing in the morning and in the evening. I like to run and do yoga in the morning, ride bike in the evening. 2. Favorite place to workout? outside 3. Favorite workout … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesday-Fitness Survey
Review: Uncle Matt’s Organic Orange Juice
Naturally when you think of orange juice, you think of Florida. I've found a wonderful family run organic juice company in Florida, Uncle Matt's Organic. Matt McLean ventured into the organic juice business in 1999 with a passion for healthy living as well as a long family history of growing citrus in Florida. Uncle Matt's Organic produces the highest quality juice, using … [Read more...] about Review: Uncle Matt’s Organic Orange Juice
To-Do Tuesday–tips on using a to do list
Today's theme is To-Do Do you use a To-Do list? Or do you randomly go about the day with all the tasks you need to do running in your head, hoping you remember to do them all? I occasionally write a to-do list. I know when I do, I usually achieve more than when I don't! The to-do list can include everything from working out, running, going to the post office, making … [Read more...] about To-Do Tuesday–tips on using a to do list
Motivation Monday-what motivates you?
“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar What motivates you? I mean...really...really gets you going? What drives you? Is it a personal goal that you want to accomplish? Is it when you've hit rock bottom and have no choice but to make a change? Is it a new PR (personal record) when … [Read more...] about Motivation Monday-what motivates you?
Stumbling isn’t falling-tips to get back on track
“Stumbling is not falling.” ~Portuguese Proverb Often times when dieting (how I do not like that word....it should be a lifestyle change! but that's a whole different topic), exercising, giving up something that's bad for us and making changes we may regress a bit...but that doesn't mean you've fallen. We hear people say that they've "fallen off the wagon". Perhaps fall … [Read more...] about Stumbling isn’t falling-tips to get back on track