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
I love when you post sample workouts for us, like the summer shape up. your blog has always been a resource of information that I can trust and thats why i keep reading! plus, you’re hella funny ; )
Recently my best friend and I started doing insanity together once a week and noshing to healthy food after instead of our usual happy hour taco tuesdays, mostly because of the inspiration your blog has givien me!…fitnesista to me is healthy, fun, friendship and living!
I love when you have sample menus. And a fitnessista to me is a confidant/workout buddy/motivator that helps you stay on your healthy track (but can have some fun too – all in moderation!)
To me, a fitnessista means someone who takes her health seriously but also achieves a healthy balance in her life. A fitnessista is dedicated to maintaining a fit body and mind but is also able to make exceptions in certain situations (taking a day off from working out while on vacation, eating dessert at a birthday party, etc.) without freaking out about it.
A fitnessista is an inspiring woman who encourages a lifelong commitment to healthy living but can also provide everyday support and ideas. She is generally an awesome human being.
Congrats on your blogoversary! I look forward to your sunny posts each day and I’m really looking forward to finally tackling one of your workouts once I deliver our first child in another month or so.
You define Fitnessista to me! You’re knowledgeable about all things fitness and nutrition, extremely motivating, and an exceptional role-model with your lifestyle! I’d love to be able to do all the things you manage to do in one day!
I would like to see more 4-6 week “shape-ups!” They help me break out of my workout ruts!
Hooray for blogiversaries! Congratulations on 2 years of inspiring many others. Fitnessista, to me, means someone who uses fitness and healthy living to inspire and empower others. I love the shape-ups, recipes and witty banter,and everything else really! Keep it up!
“Fitnessista” – A young cute female that keeps in shape and does it in style!
I would love to see more workouts! I have a group of us at work doing the winter shape up and it was great! Thank you so much for all the information you put out there. It’s great!
My definition of a Fitnessista- Fun spirited hip and healthy while always in style!
I would love to see more recipe ideas and obviously the shape-ups! They definitely help motivate me to work out more often 🙂
Let’s see…a fitnessista is someone who stays fit (physically and emotionally) and does it with style. 🙂
A fitnessista is a strong woman who is in control of her health and respects her body enough to truly take care of it.
A fitnessista is the best kind of workout partner/friend you could ever have. Someone who is into health and fitness and is loving, caring and trusting like a sister!
A fitnessista is someone who is passionate about being healthy and looks good while doing it! 😉
A fitnessista knows who she is and embraces her inner strength. She works out hard and relaxes… she isn’t perfect but loves her life and her health.
A Fitnessita is a hottie who respects her body for what it can provide for her physically. This means she fuels it with only the best (some indulgences on the side) and exercises to keep it healty and hot!
I would love to see how you feed your hubby more when y’all eat together! i have a hard time feeding the hubby b/c he eats so much and my big salads with veggie burgers, etc. just don’t do it for him!
For me, a fitnessista is someone who pushes themselves to be the best they can be. As someone who has been sick for a long time and is on chemo with less than impressive energy levels, reading your blog has inspired me to go that extra mile and care about myself, not just my outward appearance, but to take care of the inside. You inspire me to treasure my body, my physical fitness and to strive to be the best me I can be. Thank you so much.
Fitnessista- a fitness inspiration who wants to share all her amazing tips for her fellow ladies 🙂
I would love to continue to see more workout plans. It’s fun to try something new and to have a solid plan.
I would love more recipes.
I would like to see more workouts, I could use some inspiration.
Fitnessista is someone that never diets but each and everyday listens to our bodies cravings and instincts and continues on the path of self awareness and health. I would like to see more raw recipes!
A fitnessista is someone that is confident in her every day clothes because she has the confidence that she is comfortable in her body–
To me, a Fitnessista is fun and active and defining healthy in a new, fun way!
Fitnessista is one who is passionate about being healthy.
I really enjoy the workouts that you post! Thank you for your lovely blog!!
I think a fitnessista is a young woman who is confident, focused on being fit, and has a lot of style in her life. But really, when I hear the word, I think about Gina – and macaroons!
A Fitnessista is someone with a love for life, health, and nutrition.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway~
A fitnessista is someone who takes care of themselves through healthy eating and exercise, and also supports like minded sistas!
To me a Fitnessista is a strong women. A women who is confident in herself, is mentally and physically strong, eats healthy ( but can still “have fun”!), enjoys working out and enjoys the she lives her life.
F-Food is for Fuel!
I-Insanity!
T- Tough!
N-New workouts!
E-Exercise!
S-Superfoods!
S-Strawbery’s
I-Indian Food
S-spirulina
T-Turnups
A- Almond Butter!
To me Fitnessista is a healthy way of looking at food and exercise
I think you should do more shape ups. I like them to break up my own workouts. More recipes, more fashion!
I love you blog so just keep doin what your doin 🙂
I looovvvee your blog and it is the only ONE I read daily!! Please keep doing more of the same…I love your recipes and creative meals and also your “shape up” plans! I also think your blog is so resourceful and informative!! My only suggestion would be to add some of your common eats to the recipe tab (for example..the cherry choc bomb, etc.). Thanks so much!!
fitnessista means to be fit because its always in style! and as “style” is always changing, so should your workouts!
More fashion!
And more focus on being mentally in a good place – not worrying, dealing with pressure and stress, etc.
Also, macaroon giveaways all the time until I win, please. They look so good – I don’t even need 2 dozen, I just want to try one, please? Please? 🙂
You’re awesome. Keep doing what you do!
I love when you post your meals. It really helps me to see healthy, but yummy!, things to eat!
Fitnessista:
Friendly
Inspiring
Truthful
Nurturing
Exciting
Supportive
Strong
Intelligent
Spicy
Tough-as-nails
Amazeballs 😀
On the blog next year, I’d LOVE to see more flavors of macaroons: coffee, green tea, savory…
And a recreation of those fabulous yucca fries we love so much at the “Wholey Land” 😉
Being a Fitnessista means to incorporate fitness & a healthy outlook into your everyday life! Next year I would just like to see more of the same! 🙂
I would love to see even more posts on how you keep your skin and hair healthy and fresh! 🙂 Also, continue with what you are already doing, as it is wonderful!
To me being a fitnessista is being proactive about your health. Taking care of your body and appreciating what your body does for you. There is so much more to your body then just how you look and a fitnessista is someone who can see beyond that.
I’d love to see recipe ideas.
A fitnessista loves to take care of themself and be healthy by staying active and fueling their body properly. They make fitness fashionable and inspire others.
To me you’re now the ideal Fitnessista–and secretly Indian! 🙂
I’d also LOVE to see more product reviews next year!
A fitnessista is any and every woman who understands the beauty of her own body through exercise and proper nutrition.
A fitnessista is someone who inspires others to achieve goals. Someone who reaches beyond themselves to serve others. Someone who cares about the whole person…physical, mental, social…etc… A fitnessista is someone who I have come to respect, admire, & appreciate. Thank you sincerely!
a fitnessista is someone committed to finding happiness not only for themselves but for others whether it be through a tough workout or baking a huge plate of vegan cookies to share 🙂
I consider a fitnessista to be someone who has created a healthy and happy environment for themselves! Someone who knows how to pound out an intense interval session at the gym and then go enjoy a happy hour with friends. Someone who has found that balance.
A fitnessista is someone who enjoys taking care of herself through fitness and healthy food without stressing to much about it! making the best decision possible whenever, but still having fun in life!!!