Showing posts with label Feature Monday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Feature Monday. Show all posts

guest feature + giveaway!



It's your lucky day! We have an awesome giveaway sponsored by Dove Visibly Smooth Deoderant. They have teamed up with celeb trainer, Kacy Duke to bring you her fitness essentials, and the chance for three lucky readers to win a goody-tote bag with a Lucy® workout tank and Dove Visibly Smooth [minimizes the look and feel of underarm hair over time to help women feel stubble free for longer]. I think I'm sold.

To enter, read Kacy's essentials and leave a comment sharing one of your own. It can be food,  an item of clothing, a product, a workout, a book, and you get an extra entry if you mention HYC... just kidding. enjoy!

1] Commit to the Commitment - Creating a strong and fit body is an evolution, not a revolution! It takes time and commitment, so start exercising slowly and establish monthly goals.
2] Prepare what you Wear - Wear breathable cotton clothing while working out because it allows for easy bending, stretching and moving. If weather permits, Kacy recommends sleeveless tops to help keep cool in and out of the gym. For sleeveless ready confidence she chooses Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth anti-perspirant/deodorant, which minimizes the look and feel of underarm hair over time to help women feel stubble free for longer. It includes Dove 1/4 moisturizers to help care for delicate underarm skin while providing 24-hour odor and wetness protection.
3] Changes and Challenges - Kick the old, boring fitness routine to the curb and start to challenge yourself. Add new dance moves to your routine! Add weights to your cardio activity - Keeping your workout fresh and new will give an extra boost of motivation!
4] Location, Location, Location - No matter what time of year… find fun & unusual locations - Check out your state’s official website to find a forest preserve or lake in close driving distance where you can enjoy a challenging work out on new terrain, such as hiking or kayaking. Or keep it fresh and try something like belly dancing, ballet classes, zumba or Kacy Duke’s own Underground Groove.
5] The Clean Machine - Give your body, soul and home a makeover. Housework burns calories, so clear out the clutter and donate to those in need. It’s a fantastic way to head into the New Year!
6] Simple Steps, little rewards - Start your morning with a brisk power walk to a neighborhood café. Treat yourself to a hot cup of tea afterward, you deserve it!

friday favorites

I've decided to squeeze all my faves into one post. This week is all about being free. Summer finally made it here and I'm feeling free as a bird.
Love these Nike N7 Free runners. Love feeling like I could just run & run [hypothetically]. Love this color the most.

Love getting a just-so-happen-to workout from a day at the pool. Read this to get some great toning ideas. Fitness Magazine.


Loving glamour's segment Calorie Math and feeling free to eat what I want, just being smart about how I do it. You can have this <--- or that ---> .



Feeling free in my yoga practice. Loving my time to refocus and breathe and sweat. Build your own practice here. image: yoga journal



Loving my water sparkling + a little lemon. Makes being a water drinker way more fun. Enjoy your weekend! I hope I'm back on Monday with a tan!

feature friday: the best and the worst



This is some of the best sense I've heard yet. It's a like-duh guide to balancing your good and not-so-good eating choices. A healthy lifestyle isn’t necessarily about good vs. bad. It’s all about balancing the good, bad, & best. Shape.

feature friday: best cities for women



I'm alive! [I'm sitting outside my absent friend's apartment borrowing her wifi. Still waiting for the cable guy]. Here's a fun bit on the best cities for women from women's health.

feature monday: 5 "healthy" foods that aren't



Glamour uncovers 5 foods we may like to think are healthy choices. They also offer some great alternatives. Get the story here.

feature monday: stay slim while you eat out



These are some oh-so-doable tips to keep eating out from becoming a major stress or major splurge. Read it here. Self.

feature monday: canyon ranch spa kitchen secrets



Get the secrets that chef Scott Uehlein uses to make his famous food so delicious & healthy. Go. Fitness Magazine. I'll be whipping up these avocado quesadillas tonight. Get the recipe here.

feature monday: 4 diet rules you can bend & how



It's just more proof that, if you're smart, you can enjoy all the things you love. Read it. Women's Health.

feature monday: what you need to know about multivitamins



This is a great guide to know just what you should be taking & what you should be leery of. Go. Real Simple.

feature monday: how's your running form?



I am always a little self-conscious of my stride. This really clears things up. Learn to run like a pro here. Gotta love self.

feature monday: the busy girl's guide to eating right



This is right up my alley. Can you still eat healthy without the time to eat perfectly? I say yes! Read it here. Shape.

feature monday: 7 reasons you're still hungry



Ever wonder why you're not satisfied when you think you should be? Go. Men's Health via MSN.

feature monday: how smart is your favorite snack?



This is great. 5 New York City women share their snacks & Self's dietitian weighs in. Here. Self.

feature monday: amber carson miller's weight loss story



Hear how this real girl lost real weight. GoWomen's Health.

feature monday: walk it off



I love a good walk. Get the plan to do it right. Go. Shape.

feature monday: what's keeping you from losing weight?



Get over those excuses that are holding you back. More Shape. Read it here.