This is a very special day for me. It was seven years ago today that I started working out every day — a decision that changed my life forever. Back then I had no expectation of success, having failed so many times before. I wish I could have seen into the future to today, to see that I could do it. That I did it! Read my weight loss story This year, I wanted to do Continue Reading
Review: NewGrip Power Pads for weight lifting
I was provided this product to review. Regardless, reviews always reflect my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links. Do you work out with weights? Strength training is a regular part of my fitness regime and I'm so glad it is. While I started this later in life, the important thing is I started. "Use it or lose it" is how your body works when it comes to muscle. Most of us are Continue Reading
Review and giveaway: Tackle your goals with The Athlete Mindset Workbook
Have you ever wanted to achieve a big goal, but found yourself intimidated, discouraged or unfocused? Maybe you know what you want, but you're unsure of how to get there...or even whether you can? I have struggled lately with some of those issues myself. That's why I was happy to find out about a new book, The Athlete Mindset Workbook, by Terry Orlick, Ph.D.; Leslie Lewis and Fatima Leite Continue Reading
Review: 5 gorgeous cosmetics from Real Purity
I received these products from Real Purity in exchange for my honest review. This post contains affiliate links. I admit it. I have a makeup obsession. Well, what self-respecting beauty blogger wouldn't, right? Used to be, I never gave much thought to the ingredients in my cosmetics and skin care items. But since I've become focused on a healthy lifestyle and started to become more aware Continue Reading
GIVEAWAY: Celebrate summer and shape up with Balance Bar!
How would you like to WIN a fantabulous box filled with 20 delicious Balance Bars, a Mason Jar Infuser for making your own flavored water, and a set of retractable ear buds? Read on to find out about this awesome giveaway, and what's new from Balance Bar. I'm so excited to help Balance Bar get the word out about their Summer Shape Up Challenge, designed to help people move more, eat healthier Continue Reading
VIDEO: Review and giveaway, FitnessMat by WellnessMats
Please see my video review, above, where I compare the FitnessMat to my yoga mat. Here's a new product, just introduced in January, that I am so glad I found out about -- FitnessMat by WellnessMats. Seriously, when I started using this I had a "Where have you been all my life?" moment. Until I worked out on this supportive mat, I didn't realize just how much my body's pressure was affecting Continue Reading