year : 2014 251 results

The Top 5 Exercises that Burn the Most Calories

[Tweet "Want to burn calories? Do these top 5 exercises to burn the most #calories. #getfit #fitfam"] So many people would love to lose body fat. Whether the goal is to burn fat to allow muscles to shine through or you are looking to lose pounds, the key to doing so is cardiovascular exercise. Cardio gets your heart rate up and burns ...

How To Shop For A Juicer

If you're in the market for a juicer, read this before you run out and purchase one. I love juicing.  I actually started juicing back in 1997 when I talked to a fellow co-worker who had the most beautiful skin around.  She told me she would make and drink fresh juice on a regular basis and that is why her skin was so clear. I was sold and ran ...

In The Gym with Raw Food Chef Nakia of Nakia’s Peace of Life

[Tweet "Read all about Raw Vegan Chef Nakia and how she got started. #rawfood #chef #vegan"] FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. NP:  I am a high energy super shining light named Nakia. My light is reflected in the love given to me, especially from my husband (Ruben) and daughter (Leana). I have come to realize and truly ...

30 Days To a Better You | Day 2

So, how did you do with the first day? Share what you did over at the challenge group page on Facebook.   Your Daily Mind Challenge Mind Coach Krista Nelson    Take a Few Minutes to Meditate  It’s easier than you think. “Meditation is the art of seeing into the nature of one’s being, it points the way from ...

30 Days to A Better You | Day 1

Good morning and welcome to day #1 of the 30 Days to a Better You Challenge. We recommend you do all of the challenges, but if you feel you have one of these areas down in your life feel free to skip it. Krista Nelson Mind Coach Boo! Scare Away Bad Feelings and Negative Vibes    Halloween daemons and the ghosts of your ...

The Negative Health Effects of Skipping a Single Meal

[Tweet "Learn why skipping meals is actually hurting your weight loss progress. #weightloss #goodhealth"] Learn the negative affects of skipping meals.  Less is more, right? Yes, if you’re talking about miles per hour when you get pulled over for speeding, but not in the realm of eating. Whether you’re a celebrity-diet fan or ...

Featured Fitale Olivia Montes

[Tweet "It's Transformation Tuesday with Olivia Montes.  #weightloss @weightlossten"] FFFC: Please introduce yourself to our readers (i.e. your name, occupation, hobbies, etc.). OM: I’m Olivia, mom to a two year old daughter and an English Bulldog, a Coast Guard wife, and blogger! I blog about motherhood and kids’ activities at ...

Meal Mondays: Confetti Fish

[Tweet "New Confetti Fish recipe #upontheblog. Fish compliments of @Sizzlefish. #bonappetit"] I had an awesome workout week and I also WON a free cooler of Sizzlefish!  Sometimes you just have to enter those Instagram contests and great things just may happen.  I went online and selected from a variety of fish options such as: Omega-3 ...

Women Who Box – Samantha Mellerson

[Tweet "Read what ignited Sam Mellerson's passion for boxing. #womenwhobox #femaleboxers #boxing"] FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. SM:  I am Samantha Mellerson. I describe myself as a wife, mother, soldier for social justice and boxer. For real, that is what it reads on my twitter profile! FFFC:  How did you get ...

I Won with WIN Sports Detergent

Disclosure:  I received 2 complimentary bottles of WIN Sports Detergent for the purposes of this review.  As always, honest opinions are all my own.  This post contains affiliate links which means if you make a purchase, I receive a small commission from your purchase. [Tweet "I won with WIN Sports Detergent. @windetergent #SweatHardSm...

Target® C9 Fall Haul 2014

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Target® C9 through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Target® C9, all opinions are my own. [Tweet "#ad Check out my latest Target® C9 Fall Haul. #fallhaul #c9attarget #alwaysbeseen @Target"] It's that time again...I NEED NEW WORKOUT CLOTHES!  I ...

Beating My Best, Jabra + Christmas List

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Jabra. While I was compensated to write a post about Jabra Sport  Pulse Wireless Earbuds, all opinions are my own [Tweet "#BeatYourBest with new earbuds+HRM in 1 @Jabra_US Sport Pulse Wireless."] Have you ever had a moment you felt would never come?  An experience where you thought you would never ...

The Key To Successful, Healthy Weight Loss

If you've been struggling with your weight then keep reading to learn the key to successful healthy weight loss. Health is Wealth! There is nothing that can be achieved in life unless you have a healthy mind and body. Everything in this world is achieved through positive thoughts. A little thought put into leading a healthy life will do no ...

How I Fit Puffs SoftPack Into My Outdoor Run

[Tweet "#ad Fit Puffs SoftPack Into Your Daily Living.  #passthepuffs #puffssoftpack @Puffs"] Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Puffs through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Puffs, all opinions are my own. Can you believe how quickly the weather has changed, at least it has here ...

Weird Workout Hacks that Actually Work

It’s not hard to find hundreds of search results for workout tips when searching the internet. That’s why I was on a mission to find quick and easy workout tips that actually work, proven by scientific studies.  Below are my findings: Talk to Yourself- While most people get bothered, and slightly scared, by others who talk to themselves ...

Women Who Box – Ashley DePaulis

  [Tweet "Read all about Boxer Ashley DePaulis and her boxing journey. #boxing #boxer @theashfitness"] FFFC:  Please introduce yourself to our readers. AD:  Hi, I’m Ashley! Owner of ASH Fitness and Fitness Strategist who helps develop fitness solutions for active people eager to ignite their inner athlete following an injury, ...

Change Things Up With Progresso Soup

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Progresso™ through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Progresso™, all opinions are my own. Lately my family has been complaining about eating the same thing over and over.  I have to say being a busy mother of 2, managing her full-time career, as ...

I Want to GoPro

Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free Have you ever seen those close up video action shots on television? Have you ever just wished you could have that type of action shot showing you crossing the finish line from your marathon or ...

Fitness Friday – Blend Blend Blender

If you have been following this blog you know we LOVE smoothies around here.  Especially green ones.  Our favorite pair of smoothie queens (Jadah and Jen) reside over at Simple Green Smoothies where they share awesome and delectable green smoothie blends they make with their blender!!  I can't say enough about the benefits of drinking your ...

Let’s Talk Chocolate Milk

[Tweet "Learn facts about chocolate milk. #buildit #fitfluential #chocolatemilk @gotchocomilk @fitfluential"] Can we talk about chocolate milk?  Who remembers drinking it at lunch time in elementary school?  Chocolate milk not only tastes great but research shows, it actually helps your body in ways I didn't even know about.  Read some ...