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: A person who constantly strives to be their best, fitness-wise by trying new things for mind, body and spirit! I am LOVING the recipes! Not only to I love food but I LOVE when I can surprise someone, anyone with healthy good for you food. 🙂 Bring it on in the coming year and I am VERY happy to have found your blog!
I would LOVE to see more of your fabulous raw recipes! Happy blogiversary, and keep up the great work!
I think that a fitnessista is someone committed to living a healthy and active lifestyle, with an attitude!
Fun giveaway! Fitnessista means a super cool chick who is fit, fun and doesn’t give up!
omigoodness that is absolutely the most amazing giveaway prize I’ve ever seen.
I’d love to see more Indian food recipes! I love making my own Indian food and all of your recipes have turned out so delightful when I’ve made them.
A fitnessista, to me, is someone who cares about her health & happiness while keeping it fresh and staying fabulous. 🙂
awesome giveaway!! fitnessista.com is a constant reminder of how much happier life is when you make healthy & fun eating, fitness goals and good company a part of each and every day! its INSPIRATION!
Entry 1: Fitnessista to me is someone who uses fitness as a means to enhance and complement life, rather than as a means to an end (e.g. just to lost weight, or look “pretty”). This special lady (or gent!) exercises for fun and enjoys a balanced, healthy diet (includes indulgences here and there!). 🙂
Happy Blogiversary to you! I’m sure all of us posting here can agree how happy we are that you started a blog, and are still going strong with it.
-Alison
I think a Fitnessista is a good speller. Thank goodness I can add you in my favorites to find your blog each day (or multiple times a day…true story). Somehow when I spell it I add all kinds of extra syllables and letters in the mix.
Truly though I think of a Fitnessista as someone who just enjoys feeling her best and if that means eating terrific food, finding fun ways to move your body, and enjoying life…then count me in!
To me, a fitnessista is someone who takes joy in being fit and healthy, and is a constant inspiration in those ways and others.
I’d love to see more workouts and raw food recipes in the coming year.
Happy Blogiversary!
A Fitnessista is someone who makes fitness fun, and works out not to look great (although that may be a benefit!) but to be healthy and enjoy life!
I love your blog so much. Since we such similar eating habits I would love to see even more recipes. I know you post a good amount but they are always delicious so seeing more of them would make me (and my tummy) very happy.
I believe a Fitnessista is a GREAT role model for anyone! Someone who is commited to leading a healthy and fit lifestyle in addition to helping others do the same! You are a great example! 🙂
The blog is awesome, as is, but if I were to choose something I’d like to see more of in the next year, I would love to see more easy raw and/or vegetarian recipes (especially desserts!) that do not require a dehydrator (they’re so expensive and my hubby won’t buy me one, so a lot of the yummy things I’m unable to make!!) or that include an explaination of how to make it if you do not have all of the extra kitchen equipment!
To me a Fitnessista is a girl who loves fitness and embraces healthy living all the while being smart and sassy 🙂
I believe a Fitnessista is a woman who has taken control of her life and made health and well being a priority!
I’d love to see more recipes and keep the workouts coming! 🙂
A fitnessista is a regular girls who enjoys being fit and healthy, and also loves telling other about it. She walks the walk and talks the talk.
A fitnessista is a gal who loves life and strives to lead a balanced life of fitness, fun and food!
gina! i love your blog and want to say congrats! i would love to see more on how you budget for food shopping. i know you said that you spend a lot of money on food, and i do too, but i would love to see a post maybe just on grocery shopping. keep up the amazing work!
I would love to see more of your fabulous recipes! I make the sweet potato black bean chili on a regular basis! Keep them coming, Gina! 🙂
A fitnessista to me is a rockin’ cool chick who knows how to have fun with exercise, can get a little competitive at times, but ultimately knows how to balance it out with everything else in her life. I would love to see more baking experiments raw or not!
I would love to see the winter/summer shape-ups with pictures on the page/videos so its easier and quicker to jump into the challenge!
more giveaways like this one?
haha – just kidding. i would LOVE to see more of the pilot. haha – just kidding on that too (kind of :)). what i would really like to see is you continue to blog, share your lifestyle and inspire us to lead our best lives!!!!!
A fitnessista is not someone who is always the best, highest, fastest, smartest or most perfect of the bunch, but rather the woman who does the best that she personally can! Of course while giving it a little attitude. 😉
sounds like a fun give away!! i believe a fitnessista is someone who can balance exercise, healthy eating and life!! She needs to ultimately feel good about HER self:)
To me a fitnessista is someone who prioritizes healthy and fitness in their life and is proud of it!
I love your blog just the way that it is! I think a fitnessista is someone that does the types of exercises that she enjoys and lives healthy.
Happy Blogaverisary!!
The definition Fitnessista to me is a woman who takes her heatth and being fit as a #1 priority. Whether that is doing Insanity with Shaun T., boot camp or talking a walk with the puppers.
A Fitnessista is a fun, cool chick who strives to live life to the fullest and eat and be healthy!
Love your blog and would love to see more recipes!
Kim
I can’t wait to play this game! Anything for those macaroons:)
Happy blogaversiary. I love your blog, read it daily, thanks for the wonderful inspiration.
Fitnessista to me is a super cool girl that enjoy’s taking care of her body by eating healthy, exercising daily and seems to enjoy life to the fullest. Fitnessista is also a great place to be motivated.
Happy blogiversary! I would love to see more raw food recipes, especially some raw takes on indian food. Thanks!
I would love to see more fun workouts and recipes! Happy Blogiversary!
I would love to see more Indian food recipes in the next year – your eggplant curry was delicious, and I’d love to see you recreate your other favorite Indian dishes.
Being a fitnessista means living each day to the fullest and finding the perfect balance between health and fun. I would like to see more recipes….and macaroons, of course 🙂
I would love to see what other healthy living products you enjoy using/eating. I have developed a love for millet toast and maca, among other things, because of your blog. I enjoy seeing what cool, new healthy products are out there and what is worth trying. So, more of that would be really great.
Fitnessista is a strong upbeat woman who never hesitates to try different kinds of healthy food and diverse workouts (from Insanity to Shiva Rea is quite impressive) with a great sense of humour and unique phraseology!
I would love to see more Indian recipes & raw recipes, advice on portion control and more discussion about healthy foods we didn’t grow up with eg, millet bread, maca, hemp etc. I feel a little guilty about listing all this b/c i know you work so hard diligently updating, taking pics & answering comments………
I would love to see more recipes, I love the curry eggplant.
I would really love to see more of your raw and vegan recipes- especially the macaroons…they are calling my name!
Fitnessista (n): One who strives to live so that their body can flourish and carry them through a wonderful life of suprise, fun and fitness!
Happy blogiversy!!!! Keep on inspiring 🙂
More recipes! All of the recipes I have tried of yours, I have loved!!
Also … a way to order those darn macaroons! I read about them everywhere and my tummy is yerning for a taste!!
A Fitnessista rocks it! She’s smart, saavy, loves to get her sweat on and eat delicious food. She also loves shoes and cute handbags 😉
I enjoy reading your blog, you always inspire me to make healthy choices. I would love to see even more of those mouth watering recipes you make!
fitnessista: who knows how to balance between fitness and yummy food. happy blogversary to you!
A fitnessista is a woman who respects her body- she honors it by eating a balance of the foods that fuel her and by moving it in a way that makes her happy 🙂
A fitessista is someone who takes care of her health, fitness, and wellness with style, grace, and dignity. She’s a lady at all times, and encourages and applaudes her fellow fitnessistas.
A fitnessista is someone who has their heath and fitness (both mental and hysical) as their number one priority. I love the name of this site, by the way!! One of the reasons I come back again and again. You are unforgettable.
I would love to see more recipes for slow cooker meals and quick recipes! I have a packed schedule, and something fast, easy, and delicious is always good in my book!
To me, a Fitnessita is someone who embraces life, someone who is not afraid to try different fitness activities, someone who won’t give up easily, someone who leads by positive example to others.
I love your shape up workouts and definitely would love to see more in the future. I feel very committed to doing when you post them. I also like when you share the recipes or variations of things that you cook for the Pilot that may be different than what you’re eating. My husband and I typically eat different variations of a meal for dinner so I love seeing some of your ideas.
I honestly cannot put into words what a fitnessista is! So I’ll go with what I’d like to see more of- maybe some more tips on comfortable exercise apparel and also more videos of workout moves of the week! (loved those) and the video breakfast cookie tutorial was really helpful so keep the videos comin 🙂
this giveaway is amazing!!!!!