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 would love to see more raw desserts and workouts!
A fitnessista works to maintain a healthy balance in her life while having fun.
Happy Blogiversary! I just found your blog a month or two ago and love seeing new posts pop up in my google reader. I love reading your reviews of different foods or products. I also love finding new to me healthy recipes.
I would like to see more macaroon giveaways so I have a chance at finally trying some! 🙂 Kidding aside, some workout DVD reviews would be nice for those of us who live nowhere near a gym (or maybe that is just me?)and want to add more variety. And maybe more juicing recipes. I am big into juicing and am always looking for ways to spice up my routine. Your blog is so inspiring and I am sure it will continue to be! Thank you for all you do!
Someone who finds joy and peace in fitness and challenging their body.
I would say a true “Fitnessista” is a woman who is strong mentally and physically, who is also feminine and not afraid to be a girly girl when she wants. I think a Fitnessista loves to try yoga, go for a run, do a jukari class, kayak one day and do zumba the next. I believe she loves to be active and live life not let it pass her by!
I would love to see more recipes!
I think a fitnessista relies on keeping herself physically and emotionally “fit” in order to enjoy life and achieve her goals!
Fitnessista means pushin workouts to the limit and bein fabulous at the same time. 🙂
I’d love to see more spinoffs of the original b-fast cookie recipe!
A fitnessista to me means someone that pushes herself and encourages others. So often we get caught up on being the best that we forget that we just have to strive to be the best we can be. I just started running, and it’s really made me focus on competing against myself. As far as encouragement goes, we’re here to support each other and to be happy for each other’s achievements. Too often society tries to pit women against each other, and, to me, a fitnessista fights that notion and instead adopts one where we strive to help each other reach our goals 🙂
Gina, your blog is really amazing, and definitely part of the reason I became addicted to reading blogs and decided to start by own. Many thanks 🙂
I’d love to see more recipes! I’m slowly adapting to new ingredients (almond milk = yum!) so sometimes I don’t have everything on hand.
I would love to see more raw recipes!
A fitnessista to me is a woman who loves to exercise, stay in shape, eat healthy, and live a HAPPY life! And I absolutely LOVE your blog already… but maybe more comparison photos between what you eat and what the pilot eats? OOH, and more guest posts by the pilot!!
Fitnessista = happy.healhty.positive. For me, for my kids, for my hubbs, for everyone I love. You have to take care of yourself if you love others!!
Fitnessista means being fit and having fun. Being a Fitnessista is being “that girl” who is strong and confident.
I’d love to see more recipes with actual amounts — like when you throw dinner together and use different spices.
Happy Blogiversary!!
I would love to see a continuation of the Shape Workouts! Also, some how-to recipe videos would be fun! 🙂 I love your blog and can’t wait to see what the next year holds!
A fitnessista is any woman who pushes herself to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. I’m on my journey to being a fitnessista after being a couch potatoista my whole life. Running and yoga since September, vegetarian since November (well, pescatarian), and am a healthy girl now!
I’d love to see more workout plans, recipes (lunch planning for office jobs would be wonderful), and tips on how to save while still buying organic & fresh foods.
Being a Fitnessista to me, means taking your fitness to a whole new level and being every bit of the fabulous lady you are.. savvy and stylish, fit and strong! 🙂
I’d love for you to continue this blog as is – I love it!
A fitnessista leads a healthy lifestyle and knows how to balance fun, exercise, healthy eats and some treats as well. She’s full of love and happiness and inspires those around her to live life to the fullest! 🙂 hmm..I’m not sure what else you could feature on the blog. More shenanigans are a given soo…maybe more fashion stuff? Even if you didn’t change a thing I’d be a devoted reader, haha
A fitnessista is someone who is fit, fun, and constantly thinking of new ways to enjoy life while also being healthy — always challenging what your body can do.
I’d love to see more recipes and more of your day to day life with the pups and the pilot!
Being a Fitnessista means being confident in who you are because you take care of yourself.
I love the Summer Shape Up workouts!
To me, a fitnessista is someone who maintains a healthy lifestyle while having fun at the same time. She is smart, fun, self aware and working towards being the best person she can be. A positive attitude and open-minded attitude is a must!!
This year I’d like some more advice on making the transition to “clean”/ raw eating. I’m interested, but not quite sure how to make the change!
A fitnessista is someone who is strong (mentally and physically) but also celebrates her femininity. Keep up the good work, this is by far one of my most favorite blogs to read daily.
Fitnessista… thanks to you I think of delicious foods, fun exercise, and tons of beauty!!
I would love to see even more of YOU come out – more than your exercise and your food (both of which I love).
To me, fitnessista means a fun, snazzy way to live a healthy, happy life, incorporating nutrition in a hip, feminine way to every aspect of life.
this is the most perfect name for a blog, in my opinion. a Fitnessista is a confident woman who loves food, fun, and fashion. she’s strong and always up for a challenge (especially Insanity hehe), but knows how to chill and have a good time. most importantly, she knows how and when to listen to her body, how to train, and how to splurge. thanks for everything, G$…the perfect Fitnessista! xoxoxo
Fitnessista I think means someone who loves themselves just the way they are…and because of that love wants to either get or remain healthy!
I’ve just recently found your blog and follow it daily…I love it.
What would I love to see?…How ’bout a preggers Gina blogging her way through that fantastic journey (I have 3 kiddos of my own)! Just keep up the blogging…
Happy Blogiversary!
A Fitnessista is someone who is fit and chic at the same time; fabulous and strong.
Your blog is great, I love seeing the workouts, and recipes.
A fitnessista is someone who leads a healthy and happy lifestyle. They do what they want, when they want and have a good time doing it. 🙂
I’d also love to see more recipes!
A fitnessista to me is someone whose body is strong and eating is healthy, but not to the point where they can’t go out and have fun! No one likes those people who are gym rats because they thing that if they don’t exercise 5 hours a day, they’ll put on 100 lbs over night. You are beautiful and in a healthy way, and I can’t tell you how much your blog has changed my life!
To me, a fitnessista is someone who lives a healthy, balanced life and stays true to herself. Happy blogiversary!
Fitnessista~ a woman living life to the fullest by choosing to live life healthfully. Healthful living includes: family,love, work, food, exercise, yoga, and puppies; all while encouraging others to do the same
Happy Blogiversary! I would like to say I made a bastardization of your chocolate cherry bomb this morning, and it was hands down the best smoothie Ive ever had. Yummy. Who would’ve thought cherry mixed with chocolate, ok and greens could create something so sinfully delicious? Dang, Im getting excited just thinking about blending one tomorrow. Now for the contest entry, a fitnessista to me, is someone whose mantra is to feel good, and goes about it intelligently, healthfully, and most importantly they have fun achieving their feel good status. Im on my way to being a fitnessista, and I have to say Im happier then Ive been in a long time. It’s something about eating right, and partaking in exercise, that makes my body jump with joy. It’s quite obvious too. No, it’s not a new drug fool, Im fit! To me, that’s a fitnessista.
A fitnessista is an upbeat an energetic person who enjoys life to its fullest.
Wow-wee, this is an amazing giveaway Gina! I think a fitnessista is someone that is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and uses both fitness and eating healthfully to live a happy and balanced life.
A fitnessista is someone who incorporates living a healthy lifestyle, working out, eating well and being happy into their everyday routine – and looks damn good and stylish doing so! Looking forward to seeing the blog continue to evolve in the next year 🙂
to me, a fitnessista is someone who strives to maintain a balanaced lifestyle – complete with girls nights out AND work outs!
I’d love to see more tutorial videos for *proper* toning exercises. Those videos are so valuable! Your bloggy rocks, happy 2 year anni!!
I would love to see more recipes. I’m horrible in the kitchen and need all the tips/recipes/advice you can offer- I esp. like the vlogs.
Happy Blogiversary! Ive been following your blog for almost a year this summer! 🙂
You have definitely defined the term “fitnessista” for me.. someone who workouts, takes care of their body, enjoys life, shares health to those around them and those they love, and manages to do all of this while being fierce and fabulous 🙂
<3
I’d like to see more summer shape up type workouts! I think the weekly schedule is a fantastic idea =)
I absolutley adore the workouts you provide on the blog. They are awesome and challenging, and I always feel like I’ve got my booty handed to me once I’m finished with them (but in a good way, of course!). I’d love to see more of those, and if possible, more raw recipes! Especially raw desserts. 🙂 Happy blogiversary!
Keep doing your thang Gina, I wouldn’t change a thing!
A fitnessista to me is someone who is mentally & physically confident, challenges herself, loves life and is passionate about health & nutrition.
I think a fitnessista is someone who aims to achieve balance with fun and fitness. You do it so well!
Happy 2 years!
obtaining ultimate fitness….in style
happy blogiversary!
Hi Gina – happy Blogiversary! I would love to see more raw recipes on your blog. Your food looks so amazing and I want to try all of your recipes! Thanks for writing this blog. 🙂
HOW FUN!
To me a Fitnessista is someone who is aware and alert of the exercise and health choices she makes each day and uses these choices to fuel her happy life!
A fitnessista is someone who leads a healthy lifestyle because it makes them feel great! Healthy eating, exercise, positive people, healthy work ethic and good connections with family and friendsall promote a positive environment and a fitnessista is assertive to obtain and maintain all of these 🙂
Happy Blogiversary!
Fitnessista mean a women in charge of her fitness, health and has a zest for life!!!!