I'm A FitFluential Ambassador!!

I am so excited to announce that I have been accepted as a FitFluential Ambassador!!  I have applied quite a few times and never quite met the criteria, but to my surprise a couple weeks ago I received an email acceptance letter!!  Woo hoo!   

I am also a VERY proud ambassador for

 - Fit Approach (Sweat Pink Ambassador)

 - Strong Figure

 - Girls Gone Sporty

 - This Girl Lifts

 - Energy Bits  (Journeytofit) 

Week #2 Check-In

So after my second week with my new training plan & diet, I have only lost 1 pound.  I am a tad discouraged, but I know that weight loss has its ups and downs and I just have to stick with it.  My problem is that I am impatient, and get discouraged.  I just have to keep on doing what I am doing and not waiver.

Easier said than done for me, but I can't let myself slide.  I am sure glad that I have my Friday night cheat meals to look forward to - if I didn't have that, I would be off bingeing right now (lol).

Lola my running partner

 Hopefully spring is just around the corner, and it will be nicer for going outside for runs!  I love running outside and look forward to my runs, but if I have to run on the treadmill, I can easily talk myself out of a workout.   Here's to spring coming soon!!

Who else is looking forward to spring?

I'm glad I have Energybits to help give me energy for my workouts! 

Energybits Winner Announced!

It's that time.  Time to announce the winner of the Energybits giveaway. 

I don't want to keep everyone waiting, so the winner is....

Cecil V. 

Congrats!!!

Please contact me so I can pass on your information to Jonathan at Energybits so he can get your prize out to you! 

If you didn't win, and would like to order some Energybits of your own, you can use the code Journeytofit to save 20% off of your order.  Go to www.energybits.com to be #poweredbybits.  

. I am an affiliate for EnergyBits, and I receive a small percentage of the sales revenue when a sale results from a link or savings code on my site.

An ENERGYbits Giveaway!

By now you know that I am an ENERGYbits brand ambassador, and to celebrate, I am having a giveaway!! YAY!  I love giveaways <3

Energybits are made from spirulina algae, and are full of 40 vitamins and minerals.  Yes, 40!!  Plus, they are all natural, 100% gluten free and non-GMO!.  Energybits come in little pills, and while they do have a fishy-ish smell, you just swallow them with water and there is no taste.

You could win a sample of ENERGYbits
and a carry tin just like pictured above.

They recommend taking ENERGYbits daily, either before a workout, or when you are hungry to fight the urge to snack.  To be honest, when I first tried ENERGYbits, I didn't think that I would feel any difference, but having used them for a couple of months, I can tell the difference.  I love to use them before a run or a tough weights workout :)
They aren't only good for giving you energy, they are also good for you!  They are full of antioxidants, B vitamins, protein, and so much more.  For a full listing of all Bits can do for you, check out the website www.energybits.com.

ENERGYbits are an antioxidant superfood!!

Would you like to win your own trial sample of Energy Bits? You can!!  All you have to do is comment below with what you'll use your ENERGYbits for.  A winner will be randomly drawn from all entries on January 18th and announced here on my blog.
If you can't wait, and want your own bag of Bits, use my discount code Journeytofit to save 20% off of your order!
Good Luck!!

 I am an affiliate for EnergyBits, and I receive a small percentage of the sales revenue when a sale results from a link or savings code on my site.

Winter Running & An Upcoming Giveaway Announcement

I must admit that this winter, and here the snow came early, I haven't been running outside much, and the dreadmill just doesn't feel as good as a good outdoor run.
I have been very stressed and angry lately, and been daydreaming of my fall and summer runs through the conservation area, I miss them.  Today it was mild and sunny, so I took one of the dogs, Lola, out for a run.  It was muddy, and I only used the farm lane at home, but it felt so good to run outside again.  I felt so much stress leave as I was running - now I know what has been wrong for the past weeks; I need to run. I need to run outside in order to relieve my stress.

Today's run :)

Now that I know this, I will make more of an effort to try to get out.  It's hard when you live in the country, it's not safe to run on the side of the road, and the conservation area isn't really the best in the winter (it's either knee-deep in snow, or flooded if it has been milder).  The farm lane is boring, but it is all I have that is safe in the winter, so I will take it.  Until the days get longer, I will be limited to weekends or quick runs when I get home from work.  There are coyotes, etc. that run wild down this lane, and I don't feel safe running there if it's not during the daylight.
I feel better knowing that I *need* to do this, and that it works!!

COMING SOON.....A Giveaway!!

To celebrate my recent acceptance to becoming an ENERGYbits ambassador, I am holding a giveaway for a sample of ENERGYbits!! 

I will be holding the giveaway soon, so keep watching here for the post.  :)
If you just can't wait and want to order some right away, be sure to use the code "Journeytofit" to save 20% off your order.

Today's amazing run was #poweredbybits :)

Yay! I am an ENERGYbits Brand Ambassador!

I am so excited to announce that I have been chosen to be a brand ambassador for ENERGYbits!  I have hosted a couple of giveaways for ENERGYbits, and have loved the product since I was first introduced. Now, I can help them spread the word on this great product!

IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS AND HEALTH NATURALLY

WITH ENERGYBITS®

I am constantly looking for the best information and natural products that help you stay fit and healthy, so I  am thrilled to be introducing you to  ENERGYbits® which are quickly becoming  the fuel of choice for runners, athletes  and fitness enthusiasts nationwide. ENERGYbits® high concentration of protein provide a steady stream of energy that prevents fatigue and their high concentration of antioxidants and Essential Fatty Acids (like Omega 3) reduce inflammation and muscle soreness.  Remarkably ENERGYbits® have just one ingredient, organically grown spirulina algae. Not only has spirulina algae been a favorite of Olympic athletes for decades, it is the most environmentally sustainable food in the world, has been endorsed for thirty years by the United Nations and NASA and is only ONE calorie!

 

I’m not aware of anything that offers your body and the environment the blend of benefits you get from ENERGYbits® so I am excited to be working with them.  I hope you’ll try them soon and when you do, use my promotional code JOURNEYTOFIT to get a 20% DISCOUNT!  You can only purchase them online at www.energybits.com so when you check out, just enter discount code JOURNEYTOFIT into the coupon box and your discount will immediately show up on screen. The discount works on all products.

The company explains why ENERGYbits®are so popular with runners, athletes and fitness enthusiasts:

When a handful of ENERGYbits® are swallowed 10 -15 minutes prior to a workout, race, game or run, they provide a steady flow of energy, eliminate fatigue and speed recovery, all naturally and all without digestive distress.  The reason is simple. ENERGYbits® do not contain any caffeine, sugar or chemicals yet they have the highest concentration of protein in the world (64%), all in amino acid form which are absorbed instantly to provide a steady flow of glucose. ENERGYbits® also contain 40 vitamins/minerals, natural nitric oxide to open blood vessels, antioxidants to fight free radicals, Omega 3 to reduce inflammation, iron to prevent fatigue and electrolytes to prevent dehydration. All this from just one ingredient –organic spirulina and all for just one calorie per tab.  

For more information or to buy yours, please visit:

 Website: www.energybits.com    and use the promo code "Journeytofit" to save 20%!!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/energybits

Twitter: @energybits and #poweredbybits

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/energybits

 I am an affiliate for EnergyBits, and I receive a small percentage of the sales revenue when a sale results from a link or savings code on my site.

 

The Weekly Chase #7 (Ooops, I missed a week) & The EnergyBits Winner!!

I guess I have been a bad girl.  I missed posting my weekly chase last week.  I have been crazy-busy, but kept to my workout schedule and eating plan (yay!!), but I was very lax with blogging.  Sorry about that.

I had a lot of work to do last week, but at least my "assistant"
 was very cute, even though she wasn't very helpful.

So, I am back on track, and here is my Weekly Chase #7

My goals for last week were:

Goal #1  Once again, I will aim for running 3x  this week. 
I only managed two runs this past week.

Goal #2  I promise to get on my treadmill at least once this week to get used to the old beast.
I had one run on the treadmill (not enjoyable), and one run outside in the wind and mud (it was better than when we had snow on the ground - yuk, way too early for snow)

Goal #3  I will get started again on a running plan and stick to it!!
I haven't started one yet. :(

Goal #4  This isn't fitness related, but another goal is to clean out my van before winter.  It's amazing how much stuff accumulates in your vehicles. 
My van is totally cleaned out and it really needed it!!  It's amazing what you find under the seats. 


My goals for this coming week are:

Goal #1  Keep to my diet plan & track all my food in MFP

Goal #2  Trying a new healthy and clean recipe

Goal #3  Run 3x this week and keep to my weights workouts (5x a week)

Goal #4  Keep up with my blog posts!!!



And now for the winner of the Energybits giveaway is........

Theresa from Go.Believe.Conquer  Congratulations Theresa!!  Please email me with your full mailing address and I will pass it on to Jonathan at Energybits and he will send you your prize.

"Energybits are only available at ENERGYbits.com, and Jonathan (their Brand Manager) has shared with me that he'd be happy to connect anyone with a current ambassador to share a discount on a bag of bits - you can email him at jlevitt@energybits.com"

 I am an affiliate for EnergyBits, and I receive a small percentage of the sales revenue when a sale results from a link or savings code on my site.

Energy Bits - A Review & a Giveaway!

When I was asked if I wanted to try Energybits and do a review and a giveaway, I wasn't sure what I'd think of them, but I was willing to give it a go.
I have read that algae is healthy for you, and Energybits are made from spirulina algae, but I have never tried any algae - yeah, I'm kinda whimpy and afraid that it would taste bad.  Energybits come in little pills, and while they do have a fishy-ish smell, you just swallow them with water and there is no taste.

They recommend taking Energybits daily, but because I only have a sample size to try, I waited until before I was going out for a run before taking any of the pills.  To be honest, I didn't think that I would feel any difference, and during my first run after taking them, I wasn't sure.  After my second run, I did notice that I had more energy, and when my 4 miles was up, I could have continued on - I wasn't tired!  

Would you like to win your own trial sample of Energy Bits? You can!!  All you have to do is comment below with what you'll use your Energy Bits for.  A winner will be randomly drawn from all entries on November 18th and announced here on my blog.
Good Luck!!

"ENERGYbits are only available at ENERGYbits.com, and Jonathan (their Brand Manager) has shared with me that he'd be happy to connect anyone with a current ambassador to share a discount on a bag of bits - you can email him at jlevitt@energybits.com"

I was provided a free sample from ENERGYbits in exchange for a review. I was not monetarily compensated nor required to provide a positive feedback.  The opinions expressed in this post are solely my own. 

Week 6 Fighter Diet Update & Sneak Peek

Ooops, sorry guys, I know I am a few days late with posting my weekly progress reports from my Fighter Diet challenge.  Soon it will be time to post my 7 week results!  Time is flying, and the 12 weeks of the transformation challenge will soon be up!  Yikes!!  I won't stop with the Fighter Diet though, I am going to continue on with the support of the Fighter Diet Dungeon!  The Dungeon isn't as scary as it sounds - it's a place where people who are following the Fighter Diet go to exchange ideas, ask questions, and motivate each other.  I am glad that I joined, I think it will help me continue on in my journey.

I have been busy recently :)   I was sent an  Armpocket to review ( I have been wanting one for so long!!), and also sent some Energybits to review too!  Those reviews will be coming up on here soon!! :)

So for my 6 week check-in, I lost one pound last week.  I'm not disappointed (very much), because I am still losing and with all of the weights I am lifting, and I am lifting heavy!!, I know that I am building muscle too.

So for the 6 weeks that I have been following the Fighter Diet meal plan, and doing the Fighter Diet workouts, I have lost a total of 16.5lbs!  I am very happy with this :) :)