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Giveaways-and-Reviews

Self Tanner ~ Review & Giveaway ~ Come Get Tan With Me

I am always being asked what the best self tanner is and where I got it. I used to be a sun goddess, even had my own tanning bed in my bedroom!! But, just a few months ago my husband found out he had kidney cancer (he is ok now), but it really made us… [Continue Reading]

Nutri-Vet Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil ~ Review & Giveaway

My dogs mean the world to me and I will do just about anything to give them the best quality of life I can. Being that I have a Golden Retriever that is my (and my husbands) whole world we give him special attention and try to always do what is best for him. He… [Continue Reading]

Snikiddy Snacks ~ Review & Giveaway

Snikiddy ~ Yum!! That is one word to describe the amazing taste of these snacks! Snikiddy® is a brand of great tasting snacks made from simple, wholesome and real ingredients. They are a healthy snacking alternative for toddlers, kids, and adults. Snikiddy Snacks put a smile on everyone’s faces. I was excited to be able… [Continue Reading]

Green Beaver Hair & Body Care ~ Review & Giveaway

Certified Organic Hair & Body Care Biodegradable * Gluten Free * Vegan * Not Tested on Animals * Certified Organic by Ecocert * Does Not Contain Parabens Nourish your hair and skin with certified organic, wild-crafted goodness straight from Mother Nature. Green Beaver uses only the finest herbals, plant extracts and natural vitamins. What wakes… [Continue Reading]

Fitness Tips

3 Steps to Get Fitness Motivated

We all have that one friend with an enviable workout drive. Maybe she runs 3x a week or maybe she’s just a pro weightlifter who knows how to use all the machines. Even if you’re not a workout pro, the next step to getting yourself in pristine condition is to get started! Keep reading for… [Continue Reading]

Stop and Give me 20 !!

Ok.. Not really 20, but if you are sitting for hours at your desk like me and blogging, writting, surfing, promoting, etc.. then you need to take a break from time to time and get your fitness on! Even if you workout in the morning, or night… sitting for long periods of time isn’t a… [Continue Reading]

Get a Better Butt ~

From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels Thursday, July 28, 2011 The Secret to a Better Butt The gluteals — your butt muscles — are the largest and strongest muscles in the body. Their function is hip extension, or driving the upper legs backward. I cannot overstate how important it is to make sure these muscles… [Continue Reading]

How Much to Exercise Each Day

From LOSING IT! With Jillian MichaelsThursday, July 07, 2011 How Much to Exercise Each Day You may have heard the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendation of at least 150 hours of moderate physical activity each week (and that breaks down to just 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week). What’s important to understand is… [Continue Reading]

Latest Blog

Healthy Breakfast Idea’s

Breakfast can be healthy, fun and yummy! Take a look at these recipes from Women’s Health. Serves: 4 | Prep: 10min |Cook: 0min |Total: 10min 1 lb strawberries 2 cups low fat vanilla yogurt 6 tbsps muesli cereal Directions 1. Cut 1 lb strawberries into quarters and divide half among 4 glasses. 2. Divide 1 cup low… [Continue Reading]

Don’t Stall Your Metabolism

Can Eating Too Few Calories Stall Your Metabolism? Learn why cutting out too many calories can keep you from losing weight. By Krisha McCoy, MS Medically reviewed by Christine Wilmsen Craig, MD If you’re like most people who want to lose weight, you want to lose it fast. So you may be tempted to make… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Snacking 101

The Right Snacks When Calorie Counting Snacking itself is not bad — it can actually help with calorie counting as long as you make smart choices. Pick a tasty blend of protein, fat, and carbs for the best snacks. By Madeline Vann, MPH Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Believe it or… [Continue Reading]

Snacking ~ The Fun and Healthy Way

These days it is so hard to “snack” and keep it healthy and fun. I love to give myself a treat now and then but am always searching for something that won’t be a “bad” snack. Here is some great snacking info I found in Oxygen Magazine. Morning Snack: Nutrient Breakdown: Carbs (40%), Protein (30%),… [Continue Reading]

August 22nd ~ 20-40-60-80 ~ Fitness Challenge ~ Join Us

Here is the deal ~ We will call this the 20-40-60-80 Challenge. Every day you must do 20 Pushups ~ 40 Crunches ~ 60 Squats ~ 80 Jumping Jacks. You can do them all together, or spread them out in the day.. but must do them all!! I will post my update daily, and if… [Continue Reading]

Age & Weight ~ No Connection

Don’t Blame Being Overweight on Your Age If you’ve been blaming your belly fat on the fact that you’re growing older, now’s the time to stop believing that weight gain is an inevitable part of aging! Yes, as we get older our hormone balance shifts in ways that encourage weight gain. For example, testosterone and… [Continue Reading]

Aug 21st ~ 20-40-60-80 Fitness Challenge ~ Join In

August 21st (Day 3) Here is the deal ~ We will call this the 20-40-60-80 Challenge. Every day you must do 20 Pushups ~ 40 Crunches ~ 60 Squats ~ 80 Jumping Jacks. You can do them all together, or spread them out in the day.. but must do them all!! I will post my… [Continue Reading]

Aug 20th ~ 20-40-60-80 Fitness Challenge ~ Join In

August 20th ( Day 2 ) Here is the deal ~ We will call this the 20-40-60-80 Challenge. Every day you must do 20 Pushups ~ 40 Crunches ~ 60 Squats ~ 80 Jumping Jacks. You can do them all together, or spread them out in the day.. but must do them all!! I will… [Continue Reading]

Aug 19th ~ 20-40-60-80 Challenge ~ Join In

August 19th (Day 1) Here is the deal ~ We will call this the 20-40-60-80 Challenge. Every day you must do 20 Pushups ~ 40 Crunches ~ 60 Squats ~ 80 Jumping Jacks. You can do them all together, or spread them out in the day.. but must do them all!! I will post my… [Continue Reading]