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
Fitnessista to me means a fit sister!
I am so excited every day that I read your blog because you always have something new and exciting. What I would most like to see is where your career path goes. I originally missed the post about the bakery, but since I live far away, I was hoping for an online bakery/store. I like your OpenSky store, but I feel that you are not reaping the benefits of all of your followers. I already ordered the garlic and I will be placing an order soon for the Sun Warrior protein powder and it is all based on your recommendations. Good luck in whatever you choose to do.
Finessista means to mean someone who lives a healthy lifestyle with a fun, positive and adventurous attitude!
Finessista means to me someone who lives a healthy lifestyle with a fun, positive and adventurous attitude!
Happy blog birthday, G! Great giveaway… I want to win so badly!!!!
A fitnessista is a smart lady who takes her health seriously and strives to do the best she can to eat well-rounded meals, exercise consistently (and have fun while doing it!) and enjoy life.
fitnessista means to me someone who loves working out and being healthy and loves clothes and shopping 🙂
Happy Bloggy Birthday!!
To me, a fitnessista is someone that appreciates all the finer things in life – fitness, love, fun, friends, fashion, and of course, food!
being a fitnessista is about making exercise a fun part of your everyday life and loving it! (and adorable workout clothes don’t hurt either!)
A fitnessista is someone who loves moving their body and workin’ up a sweat!
A ‘fitnessista’ is, to me, someone who leads a healthy, balanced lifestyle while having fun and getting fit!
A fitnessista has vibrant energy that flows from good health — she’s sexy, vibrant, and balanced.
Happy Blogiversary, Gina!! To me, a ‘fitnessista’ is some stylish and classy who loves to stay fit and healthy at the same time! I like to think of myself as a fitnessista, but you are definitely the ultimate fitnessista!
To me fitnessista means achieving that healthy balance. You want to eat well, but have it taste good. You want to exercise consistently, but make sure it’s fun. It’s about living your best possible life.
A Fitnessista to me means feeling healthy, happy, content, and balanced in your own way!! It means knowing that not everyone is the same and our bodies are all different, so you find what is right for you! You listen to your body and give it what it needs to feel great!
Happy blogiversary! What would I love to see on the blog in the next year? More of your amazing workouts — I am loving the summer shape-up. (I think you might be the one person who’s gotten me to do burpees). Feel like I don’t waste time in the gym when I’ve got a purpose. I’d also love some more playlists to go with them.
A fitnessista to me means a fit, healthy chick who is confident and knows who she is. Love your blog!!
I think a fitnessista is a strong, sexy woman who takes her health seriously and wears killer shoes!
I too am curious to see where the next year takes you with your career.
Fitnessista to me means enjoying life by being fit, healthy and active. It’s a passion for being physically fit and in great shape. As for what I’d like to see on the blog in the next year..maybe more workouts, like the ones on your workout page? i dunno, i’m pretty content with your blog =)
Recipes and challenges like the shape up. It would be cool if you could somehow make a discussion board type thing where we could all talk about our experiences with the challenges and workouts.
To me a “fitnessista” is someone who loves to be healthy, strong, happy and handle all of lifes hurdles and troubles with a piece of mind…and maybe some fitness to! 😉
I would absolutely love to win this! I would love to see a mini fitnessista or pilot make an appearance in the next year… Just sayin! 😉
I’d like to see more music recommendations, raw recipes, and fashion? I always love your outfits!
To me, a ‘Fitnessista’ is someone who not only can rock out the workouts but can also motivate others to do the same thing. You do this better than anyone I know Gina, so Fitnessista is a perfect name for you.
As for the next year, just keep doing what you’re doing. Although I would like to see a few of your recipes printed for all of our pleasure (really want the raw macaroon, kale chips and most importantly your moonie pie recipe!!!) 🙂
Fitnessista to me means seeing your health and overall fitness as something that deserves as much time and attention as we devote to everything else in our lives. Fitnessistas find a way to make health a priority while juggling jobs, marriages, kids, friends, and everything in between!
Fitnessista is my motivation to improve my lifestyle through food intake, exercise, and mindset. 🙂
I would love to see more info about dehydrating! I’ve never done it and I think it could be really fun. More recipes would also be a plus! I’m a recipe junkie and everything I’ve made of yours has been great! LOVE the blog! Keep up the awesome work, chica 🙂
I would love to see more recipes and fun updates on your life. You have really inspired me with this blog and I read it every day to keep me on track to eating better and getting in shape. I started reading your blog about two months ago but already feel like you’re someone I can relate to and such a nice and kind person. Yesterday I tried on a size 8 dress and fit into it for the first time in like three years and it made me so so happy. I’m finally losing weight the healthy way, and fueling my body with good things. Thank you!
A fitnessista is…. someone who understands that health comes first. Someone who educates themselves about fitness and nutrition, and listens to what their body needs.
A fitnessista is a confident and sassy workout warrior!
To me a fitnessista is a cool chick passionate about living a healthy lifestyle…She does this through eating raw, clean foods and exercising. But, the key to being a Fitnessista is that she does all this in a fun way, by always mixing things up and creating/trying various recipes to make food more exciting. She incorporates various exercises to keep the body guessing. A fitnessista is a lady that makes being fit fun and stylish.
To me fitnessista means someone who is an expert in fitness and understands the role fitness plays in an individual’s life
A fitnessista is a girl who loves fitness (exercise) and is a foodie at heart. She has a healthy balance and outlook of food and fitness and enjoys her lifestyle and reaps the healthy benefits. 🙂
What I’d like to see this year in Fitnessista blog – more recipes (esp raw and vegan) and more fitness tips.
Fitnessista means being healthy and happy and doing whatever brings that balance to your life. 🙂
a fitnessista is YOU! you are upbeat, healthy and a great influence!
My interpretation of a Fitnessista is someone who has figured out what works for them health and fitness wise and who uses this knowledge to make thier life the very best that it can be. When you see one you know, they radiate a healthy energy and you’re inspired by them to make healthy changes in your own life.
Cheers to you on your anniversary!
I would love to see more info about eating raw food – maybe why you do it and what the benefits of it are…More recipes, fun workout tips, and maybe a blog on how to target specific trouble zones. I also would love to learn why you use certain ingredients or spices, and what the health benefits of them are!
A fitnessita is a woman who is powerful and strong in her own skin, a woman who treats her body respectfully!
I’d love to see some detailed “how to” spinning posts with lots of little tips & tricks to either get into spinning or improve your current spinning skills.
To be a Fitnessista is to live each day to the fullest by eating healthy and loving fitness.
To me fitnessista means embracing fitness like it’s one’s fashion. It’s a healthy living lifestyle that is all about loving yourself and loving your body! Living life to the fullest yo!
A fitnessista to me isn’t someone who phones it in everyday in the gym just to get a bikini bod, but someone who truly believes in treating their body like the fine amazing machine that it is, by working it out and feeding it right!
Happy Blogiversary! 🙂
I’d like to know more about raw eating! I think what you do as far as preparing meals for clients is SO neat! 🙂
I would love to see more easily invidualized workouts like your Summer and Winter Shape ups. Thank you Gina!
I would love to see more Indian food recipes! 🙂
I would like to see more recipes!
I would also like to learn more about your food philosophy–For example: why do you try to eat gluten free? What interested you in eating so much raw food? What sorts of things have you tried and liked? What have you tried that was no good?
I can’t believe I’ve been reading this long! (totally a ghost reader, sorry g).
A fitnessista to me is someone we all probably are, it’s taking pride in our health – nutrition, fitness, and all.
In the next year…I want to see more recipes! I love cooking up your concoctions in my own kitch! yumm.
Happy Blogiversary, Gina! I started reading in January and am hooked! Your workouts have inspired my own, and helped to demolish a serious work-out rut. I have your regimes numbered and put into a Fitness/Work-out binder that I made. Tomorrow I’m scheduled for Fitnessista Superset Work-out #1 🙂 I think a true Fitnessista looks to incorporate some activity and movement into each day. I loved that you list exercise as part of your daily routine, same as brushing your teeth. It’s part of a a lifestyle. It’s a movement. It’s a movement movement. Lol. Okay, I’m waxing poetic here, but thanks for all you do. Cheers to the next year of blogging!
fit·ness·is·ta
\?fit-n?s-?s-tä\
Part of Speech: noun
Origin: Gina
Date: 2008
1 : A person, typically a woman, who integrates style with fitness. A balance between leading a healthy lifestyle while following the latest trends – be it fashion, health, or another fad. Leads to not only looking good, but also feeling good.
Synonyms: marathoner, yogi, triathlete, cyclist
Antonyms: gym rat, steroidal bodybuilder
LOVE this 🙂
haha awesome!
I think a Fitnessista is someone who is consistently looking for ways to improve their health & fitness in a holistic way.
Happy Bloggy Birthday!!
Fitnessista to me means, someone who loves to eat right, exercise and be healthy in a hip up to date way!!
I’d love to see your recipe for the macaroons – HAHAHAHAHA!!