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Ok guys, it’s that time again!
I still have 30 The Simply Bars to giveaway!! Yay!
10 are up for grabs now!
How to Play:
1. Comment on this post! Let me know what keeps you motivated to exercise and eat right? Any tips or tricks you care to share with the rest of us?
Eg: I read somewhere that jumping up and down in front of the mirror naked is a good motivator to hit the gym! I’ve tried it. It works! LOL!
OR
If if you don’t have a special tip or trick and you just remind yourself how great exercising and eating right makes you feel - post that! Sometimes that is the greatest motivator of all!
2. If you have a blog mention the contest in a post and link back!! I know lots of peeps forget this step so I just want to remind you that you aren’t eligible unless all steps are completed! If you don’t have a blog – no worries just post your comment!
This contest is open to everyone – worldwide!
Contest closes March 4th at 5pm!
Good Luck Everyone!
Filed under: Contests, Food, Misc. | Tags: Banana, Chocolate Soy, contest, giveaway, Plants, smoothie, Strawberries
Good Morning All!
Today is an early start at work for me! I love the early shift 7:30-4:00! It almost feels like a half day, because when I get home so early I feel like I have all the time in the world!
Anyway, there are a few things happening today. First I need to post about my smoothie this morning (coming up in 2 seconds) and second I need to announce the 3rd strawberry shortstuff Giveaway (mid afternoon). So make sure you check back to get the details!
On to this morning’s smoothie! The theme on this one is NO BULKING! Today I didn’t use any Yogurt, Cottage Cheese or Pumpkin to bulk this mixture up. I stuck to the basics: Banana, Strawberries, Spinach, Kale, Chocolate Soy Beverage.
Of course this mixture isn’t as pretty as my previous smoothies because the Chocolate Soy makes the colour a little dull!
Taste wise, this combination was a little more natural. I could really taste the strawberries which were a little bit bitter. I could also really taste the banana. It was the consistency of a regular smoothie while my previous concoctions were really more like shakes! I haven’t decided which I like better and I might just decided to like them equally and switch it up when I feel like it!
Now, on a totally unrelated note, I just wanted to brag about how great my plants are doing! I usually kill any plants I get within a few weeks. But I have 3 plants that I bought back in November and they are doing so well. I didn’t even know this one would bloom but it certainly has.
And look how GREEN and HEALTHY the leaves look! I’m so proud of my little plant, and of myself for not killing it!
Just wanted to share!
Remember ….
STAY TUNED! CONTEST DETAILS THIS AFTERNOON!
Filed under: Food | Tags: Dinner, Homemade Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Recipe, Tomato Sauce Recipe
Good Evening Everyone!
I don’t have a ton of time tonight but I want to show you what I made for dinner! I’m just going to post pictures and will post the details on the Recipe Page this weekend! Oh yes – the recipe page will be up this weekend!
Lots of pics to get through so here we go:
Ta – Daaaa!
This was dinner tonight! Pasta topped with Homemade Tomato Sauce, topped with Feta! Delicious!
Filed under: Fitness, Food | Tags: Banana, Elliptical, Green Smoothie, HRM, Rink, smoothie, Strawberries, Weights
Good Morning!
Last night I logged another 30 minutes of elliptical and did a short session of weights! I hopped of and caught the second part of TBL! I love this show! Anyway, last night the bf made pork chops and perogies. I also added spinach to my plate. I have the pictures at home. I’ll do a quick picture post tonight when I get home.
On to today…
Another Green Smoothie …
AH – MAZING!
- 1/2 Cup Yogurt - 3/4 Banana, 1/4 Strawberry
- 1/4 Cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 Cup Organics Vanilla Soy Beverage
- Large Handful of Spinach
- Small Handful of Kale
- 1 Banana
- 5 or so Strawberries
This combination of ingredients tasted like Strawberry - Banana Yogurt! My favorite kind! I think I will call this one “Banana- Strawberry Shortstuff Smoothie”.
I was running a bit late today so the entire mixture went in my Blender Bottle (actually a gift I gave the boyfriend that I have since taken over)!
I actually just finished the last few sips! I want MORE!
Tonight I plan on heading over to the rink for a few hours! I’m so excited! I hope it doesn’t get too cold between now and then.
Thanks everyone for your helpful comments about HRMs. If you want to let me know what HRM you use, scroll to my last post - and thanks in advance!
Hi Again!
I’m looking for a little help here! I want to buy a HRM but I don’t know which one to get or what I should be looking for. Knowing all of you fit people out there probably have lots of experience and knowledge in this area I was wondering if you would share!?!?!
What models are you using? Which one do you suggest? Drop a comment below and let me know if you don’t mind!
I’d love to hear your opinions!
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Good Afternoon Everyone!
I have only one word to describe today’s smoothie! PERFECT!
I have perfected the art of the Green Smoothie, and this is the winning recipe! I will for sure be posting this one on the recipe page (coming soon)!
This tasted much like yesterday’s mix but wasn’t quite as thick! PURE BANANA!!! YUMMY! I lightened up on the yogurt and pumpkin and added a splash more Soy Beverage along with some Cottage Cheese to bulk it up!!
I have decided to name this on “The Incredible Hulk”.
I have more hanging out in the fridge waiting for 3:00 pm or so!
Did anyone try a smoothie recipe today they would like to share? I’d love to get some new ideas!
Filed under: Fitness, Food | Tags: Cottage Cheese, Elliptical, Hummus, The Biggest Loser, Weights
Hey Everyone!
Tonight when I got home I logged 30 minutes on the Elliptical – which I haven’t done in a week or so because I’ve been running or skating instead – and 10 minutes of weights! While I worked out I watched “X-Weighted”.
I hopped off, took a quick shower and prepared dinner to eat in front of ”The Biggest Loser”. Who eats while the watch weight loss shows? – a little backwards. Oh well!
I didn’t want anything heavy and I couldn’t decide on what to have, so I had a bit of everything:
On the Menu:
- Hummus
- Cottage Cheese
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Cherry Tomato
- Strawberries
- Apple Slices
- 1/4 Whole Wheat Tortilla
This dinner had a lot of variety! It was a perfect choice for someone who couldn’t make a choice! I felt full and satisfied when I was finished!
I didn’t feel the same way about TBL tonight. I guess I’ve been spoiled with the 2 hour episodes. I’m excited to tune in tomorrow night for Part 2!
Hope you all had a great night! See you in the morning.
For those of you trying smoothies tomorrow, good luck!
Let me know how they go!
Filed under: Food | Tags: Banana, Blender Bottle, Green Smoothie, Kale, Pumpkin, smoothie, Spinach
Hello Everyone!
Sorry for the late post today! I have been a busy bee working on some stuff for the site – you’ll see it soon!
This morning I whipped up a Green Smoothie – Inspired by Oh She Glows Green Monsters!
What went in ….
Pumpkin, Banana Yogurt, PC Organics Vanilla Soy Beverage, Banana, Spinach and Kale – for the 1st time EVER!
Ok, so this smoothie was SUPER THICK! I think I was so nervous that the Kale would make it taste yucky I over compensated with Yogurt and Pumpkin. Next time I will either lighten up on those two items or add more Soy Beverage! I can’t complain about the taste though! Pure Banana! FANTASTIC!
This recipe made so much that I brought some to work! I’m saving it for my afternoon snack. Don’t worry - I packed it in a Blender Bottle so I’ll be able to mix it properly! Can’t wait!
Sorry the last picture is a little blurry – I took a few but this is the only one that showed up on my camera – weird.
Don’t forget to vote for the strawberry shortstuff gear you would most like to win! Scroll Down!
Filed under: Blog Stuff | Tags: contest, giveaway, grocery tote, hoody, strawberry shortstuff, strawberry shortstuff merchandise, tee, vote
Of course I’m still without pictures and I know that sucks but while you’re here you should check out the pages I have added to the blog!
“In The News”highlights where the blog has been featured on the web!
“Shop” is your opportunity to browse through a few of the strawberry shortstuff items available to purchase! The quality is fantastic! More stuff is available by clicking the link at the top of the page! Check it out!
Would anyone be interested in a strawberry shortstuff merchandise contest/giveaway!?!?! Could you use a new Organic Workout Tee or Eco Friendly Grocery Tote?
Let Me Know – Vote Below!
I need your feedback on this one! Let me know!
Filed under: Blog Stuff | Tags: 90's, fluorescent, hyper colour, pics, smoothie
Good Morning!
I’m so lame! Today I forgot the cable for my camera and because I had forgot my memory card here at work on Saturday I have no way to upload my pictures. boo! I’m sorry! I will have to post pics when I go home tonight!
I’ll give you a hint though – my smoothie is reminiscent of the 90′s – fluorescent! Does anyone remember Hyper Colour?!?!
See you soon!
