Blogiversary Giveaway
Hey guys! Thank you so much for the wonderful blogiversary wishes <3 You all make this such an awesome environment with your positive energy, comments and discussions <3 <3 <3 I have so much love, appreciation and respect for all of you.
This morning, after eating my blogiversary macaroon, I had a chocolate cherry bomb.
I thought the day might come when I would get sick of these things.. but it hasn’t happened yet. It’s too delicious for words 😉
Cool news: Open Sky added the Glass Dharma straws to my store, just for me 🙂 They know how much I love these straws and since many of you ask where I purchased them –they’ve been a fave since last fall!- I figured it would be a great addition if any of ya’ll are in the market for some.
Next, I took the puppers to the dog park for an hour to meet my friend Lauren and her two dogs, a beagle and chihuahua. The chihuahua’s name is Bosco, and he and Bella are deeply in love. They gazed into each other’s puppy eyes and I kept Viesa on the leash to abstain from eating the chihuahua out of jealousy.
She was a good girl, though 🙂
Some of today’s eats:
Vega Smoothie To-Go after my weight training sesh.
Banana with almond butter and cinnamon + chai tea
And a wrap using this horseradish mustard that reader Teresa sent to me:
My nose was burning the entire time. I loved it 🙂
So I’ve been promising ya’ll a blogiversary giveaway and thought it would be fun to give away packages that I put together myself 😀
Here’s what’s going to be in there:
-2 dozen raw macaroons (flavor of choice)
–Vegan cookies (flavor of choice)
–Fun goodies (I’ll ask the winners what kind of food and workouts they enjoy, and the package will include stuff like almond butter, bars, yoga gear, a workout or foodie shirt, stuff like that)
There will be 2 winners, randomly selected from each type of entry.
Entry 1: Leave a comment on this post either defining what a “fitnessista” means to you or describe what you would like to see on the bloggy in the next year
Entry 2: Scavenger Quiz—email your answers to fitnessista at gmail dot com (Subject: Blogiversary Giveaway)
1. What is the pilot’s real name?
2. What is my favorite kind of cheese?
3. Name one thing that I am afraid of.
4. Where did I go to culinary school?
5. Name one of my favorite types of exercise.
6. Which singer do I have a massive crush on?
7. Where did we go on our honeymoon?
8. Where does my family live?
9. Name one blog friend that I’ve hung out with in real life.
10. What’s my favorite type of protein powder?
The two lucky winners will be selected tomorrow night (6/8) at midnight EST.
Ready… set…. go!
xoxo,
Gina
To me, being a fitnessista means taking pride in my efforts for health and wellness!
a fitnessista is someone who is fit and healthy in all aspects of life – emotionally, physically, socially, etc.
oh man…so hard to describe! i feel like “fitnessista” describes a woman who loves to be fit but in a really fun way…she’s not afraid to express her love of fitness and eating well and encourages others to do the same 🙂 i would just love to see more recipes in the next year…everything i’ve tried of yours is amazing!
What I’d like to see on your blog in the next year – the same types of things that you’re doing now! I love your workouts. They give me something to look forward to and allow me to get out of my same old routine!
To me a fitnessista is a person that is in the know when it comes to exercise and fitness. They stay on top of trends within fitness and can workout anywhere and anytime because of their vast knowledge. It is also someone that knows their body well, how much it can take, and when it needs to rest. Hopefully I am on my way to becoming one. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Blogiversary!
Fitnessista to me means a strong, healthy, fashionable woman 🙂
A Fitnessista to me is someone who makes working out fun! They don’t dread excercising because they have made the routine something that they enjoy. Also, a fitnessista eats right to live life to its fullest!
Gina, you rock 🙂
Fitnessista is being able to balance healthy living, being strong (real girls lift heavy weights!), and inspire others- all while enjoying good vino & raw vegan goodies 😉
I hope to continue to see you blog the way you have been doing for two years now! Fun, blood pumping work outs, healthy eating, recipes, and great pics of the “fur children” and the pilot! Love it!
A Fitnessista is a hip, happy and healthy gal! Puts fitness and health into every aspect of her life. I love reading your site, it helps me realize what I want to put in my life, in terms of fitness. I think you do a great job with showing what you eat! It’s great to get ideas. I would like to see some more recipes.
I would love to see more recipes on your blog coming this year. as a new vegetarian it has been hard to come up with new and simple recipes to enjoy so I have consulted your site for some and many of the recipes have been amazing. I would love to see a fitnessista cookbook for real!!!
A fitnessista is one rockin’ lady- she looks good, but more importantly feels great, and it’s that confidence in her strides, lunges, crunches, and even forkfuls that encourages everyone around her to want to be better. A fitnessista has passion, patience, and persistence to just always keep improving all realms of her life for her own happiness.
Being a Fitnessista means to me.. exercising, being active, living/eating healthily for YOU! Not to impress or compete with anybody else, but knowing that you’re taking care of yourself to the best of your ability 🙂
A fitnessista is someone who enjoys being fit and works towards that on a daily basis while working towards being healthy in every day life.
Fitnessista= someone who cares about HEALTH, not (just) looks. They strive to be well rounded: eat nutritionally but indulge, exercise regularly but not obsessively (doing stuff they like and enjoying being active). It’s like a fashionista but with health and fitness (sharing new tips and workouts and healthy recipes)! Someone who is an inspiration to others for health and fitness and who helps motivate those around them to lead a healthy lifestyle. They share their goals, accomplishments, and struggles with leading a healthy, fit life.
Fitnesissta is important for me because I’ve struggled with eating and a healthy lifestyle (obsessive excercise and calorie restriction) and I’m finally finding the right balance… discovering healthy eats and fun workouts, enjoying all of it (exercise AND food) while not feeling guilty or obsessive or crazy! I love reading about everything you do and it both inspires me and keeps me motivated to take care of my body.
I think being a fitnessista describes the difference between being “skinny” and being “healthy.” It’s about letting go of the scale a little bit, and focusing on eating REAL food as opposed to fat-free, sugar-free chemically processed faux food, and being active in a way that works best for YOU! Thanks for being such a great role model of this 🙂
A woman who cares about all aspects of fitness! Inside and outside! And who cares enough about herself to stay fit! (And just for you…ends everything in izzle or izzy!)
Fitnessista means to me: I have 3 fitnessista’s. (fitness sisters). I met these ladies on a fitness website message board. We’ve been friends for over a year now although we all live in different states (TX, OH, SC, OR). But through text messages, emails (over 15,000 emails exchanged in the last year), phone calls, letters, etc, we have managed to become steadfast fitness sisters (finesssistas) working hard to keep each other on track with calories, exercise, etc. any new things we add to our diets or great finds, etc. I wouldn’t know what to do without my fitnessistas!!
A “fitnessista” is someone that loves their body and mind enough to reward it with good eats and plenty of movement!
I would love to see more yoga instruction! Little blurbs on form and different positions…
to me, a fitnessista is someone who loves being healthy, active, inspiring, and fashionable! love your blog. happy blogiversary!
Fitnessista is living life to the fullest while balancing love, life and health. I love your blog and can’t wait to see what you come up with next! I’d love a few more elliptical routines to keep me occupied…I’m a gym junkie.
What is a “fitnessista” to me? It’s a woman who not only treats herself (mind, body and soul) with respect but one who also passes that wisdom on to the women in her life. Uplifting, inspiring, encouraging and supporting these women to be the most they can be and showing them that they are so much more than they give themselves credit for.
Pretty much exactly what you do, Gina! 😉
To me being a fitnessista means living and active and healthy lifestyle with a smile on your face, loads of energy, and a confidence that rubs off on those around her 🙂
For me, a “fitnessista” is a woman who strives for balance in her life between eating, fitness, spiritual life, work and family – none at the expense of another.
A fitnessista is someone who devotes their life to healthy living, eating, speaking, thinking and being. Fitnessistas rock..and they rock hard. It means living life with a smile and some sass. I love your blog and continue to be inspired by you everyday to make better choices and look at life with a positive attitude. In the upcoming year, I’d like to see more seksiii pilot photos (only half kidding!), and more recipes of your favorite dishes. Happy Blogiversary Gina!
bahaha! more seksi pilot photos will be on the agenda 🙂 hope he doesn’t mind me pimping out his good looks 😉
Being a fitnessista means, to me at least, making a healthy lifestyle be “in”!
A fitnessista in my opinion is a woman who strives to do the best by her body by being active, eating healthy, and most importantly being knowledgeable and spicing life up with a lot of variety!
Being a fitnessista means adopting a healthy and realistic outlook on all aspects of life, whether it be one’s eating style, exercise habits, or even shopping!
I basically think the bloggy is perfect, but I’d love to see more recipes!
Love you, Gina!
Being a Fitnessista is a woman who has fun with fitness, healthy living, and a balanced diet. No extremes with eating or exercising, everything in moderation!
well thanks to the pilot who informed us that your blog title isnt like a sister “sista” but like the -ista in “fasionista”, I consider a fitnessista to be alover/appreciator of all things fitness. Thatbeing said, I think its evident from your blog that this involves so many factors such as healthy eating, mind, body and soul. It also promotes balance. One day I hope to be a “fitnessista” too!
MA
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I guess I don’t think you have to be a woman to be a fitnessista-is what Im saying.
happy blogiversary! exciting! hmmmm to me a fitnessita is someone who not only enjoys exercise and being healthy but also getting “the bang for her buck” so that balance is achievable in other aspects of life too
To me a “fitnessista” is a woman who loves to be healthy and active. A person who appreciates and has respect for her body.
Being a Fitnessista means loving and embracing my entire self through living a fit and healthy lifestyle. It means eating delicious and healthy foods and taking care of my body and doing these things not as a chore, but recognizing that I’m taking care of my whole self.
“Fitnessista” means somebody savvy about health, nutrition, and fitness who is confident in her mind and body and carries herself accordingly with positive, upbeat energy.
I love that you’re more focused on being healthy than being thin. I think it’s awesome how real you are with diet, working out and your life as a military wife. 🙂 Keep doing what you’re doing 🙂
Fitnessista is someone who is healthy on the inside AND out. Its hope. Motivation. Friendship. Its you Gina!!
fitnessista is a motivator, inspiration and a mentor to all the other fitnessistas who are working so hard to be healthy and happy.
Fitnessista = Fun, fearless, healthy, athletic, female who takes charge of any challenge thrown her way in any aspect of health. She also looks good while doing it all! =)
It means enjoying life, food, and exercise.
A Fitnessista is someone who is not just looking to lose weight, but someone who is serious about forming a healthy lifestyle through sensible nutrition and fitness..all while having fun, of course!
A Fitnessista to me, is someone who is passionate about LIVING life to the fullest. She (or he?) strives to stay healthy in many ways so she can be without aches, pains, and disease so she can be free to seek a fulfilling and happy life filled with love. Healthy must embody both mental and physical health. At least to me, that’s what it means! 🙂
A “fitnessista” is someone who is passionate about being healthy. It’s not about size or shape, but about how the body works, and about doing what will make our bodies work best. It’s about doing the exercises that make you feel your best – looking your best is a bonus! It’s about eating the things that make your body work best. It’s about respecting your body.
To me a fitnessista is someone who takes care of their body from the inside out. They’re not afraid to try something new whether it be something like maca powder or a turbo kick class (both new to me). You are a very inspiring fitnessista to me, I’ve been exposed to and tried new foods from seeing them here on this blog as well as reached out of my comfort zone with exercise- instead of endless minutes on the elliptical I’ve been doing trail interval runs, kickin bootay in the weight room, and having a blast! I am so glad its your blogiversary and I hope you keep doing this for a long time!
GIRL POWER!!!
What I would like to see on the blog in the next year – More of the same! Exercise tips, recipes, your daily life. I really love the blog and appreciate all the hard work that you put into it. Thanks, Gina!
I would LOVE to see more video demonstrations of proper form for specific weight training exercises! I often don’t know if I’m doing it right!
Woo hoo! What a fun idea!
To me, a Fitnessista is someone I strive to be everyday; she incorporates health and fitness into her daily routines- all while having fun doing it..
And my favorite part of this blog– the fun food pictures!! It inspires me to
be creative (and healthy) with my food choices. And Its always fun to see your puppies make an appearance. They are adorable! Viesa is my personal fav!
A fitnessista takes care of her body and loves eating healthy and delicious goodies.
I want to see some little finessista pilots on the blog next year!!
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It means taking what I’ve learned on the blogs and inspiring people I know in the same way to love being healthy, happy, and a powerful female.
Happy Blogiversary!
Love love love the giveaway! When I first starting reading blogs (after googling about eating and fitness) yours was one of the first ones that became a daily read.
To me Fitnessista means you are living life of passion with a balance of physical activity, savvy, and fun.
I would like to see more recipes on the blog in the next year and explanation of routines and choices. It helps me when I hear others perspectives.
Happy Blog-birthday!