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
A fitnessista, to me, is someone who dedicates their life to being healthy, happy, being true to yourself, always handling yourself with class and grace, and is a true inspiration and motivation to others! (i.e you 🙂 )
Keep up the excellent work, I never get sick of your blog!!! I look forward to reading it everyday!
Congratulations!! 🙂
A fitnessista is an empowered, inspired woman who approaches life with integrity and passion.
I think a fitnessita is someone is healthy and fit but still lives her life!
To me, a fitnessista is someone who strives to be the best (emotionally, physically and spiritually) that she can be. I saw that someone wanted to see more of the pilot . . . oh my, that made me giggle. Definitely more recipes – you’ve introduced me to so many new ingredients and food gadgets – I can’t thank you enough for broadening my horizons.
Mo
FITNESSISTA: A balanced, wise, strong, caring, giving woman who works hard. She takes care of herself because she knows that by doing that she has more to give others around her (her husband, children, family, friends, etc.)
Oh my goodness I would LOVE to win one of these!
For your blog, I think you should definitely continue posting awesome workouts (I also found your review of Insanity to be really helpful!) and raw recipes. Oh and I really like that you post your playlists, so definitely more of that as well! I think a Fitnessista is someone who lives a healthy and balances life but is also sassy and vibrant! =D
Fitnessista-(noun) a woman who is knowledgeable about fitness, health practices, new food exploration, and incorporates these things into her daily life. She also exudes confidence whereever she goes :0)
A fitnessista is a strong determined woman who knows how to achieve everything she wants. She is strong not only physically but mentally too.
Oh and she loves PINK!
i think a fitnessista is a strong healthy woman that takes pride in keeping her body nourished and her mind just as healthy by keeping negative body images and “fat talk” far far away 🙂 keep on blogging!
A Fitnessista is a woman who takes care herself (body and mind) and who lives her life to the fullest (an looking fab while doing so!). Happy Blogiversary Gina!
A Fitnessista works out and eats healthy for herself and her body…all while looking gorgeous, creating yummy foods, and simply ENJOYING LIFE!!
I think a fitnessista is someone who is healthy-living and fitness-minded. I would love to see more of your life, more puppy and pilot/gina pictures and more giveaways!! 😀
Fitnessista – someone who strives to be healthy and fit and looks fabulous while doing it!
A fitnessista is someone that lives a happy, balanced, healthy, active, fun and fashionable lifestyle.
Happy blogiversary! I’d love to see more awesome vegan recipes, workout ideas and zumba videos!
I would love to see more workouts, like the summer shape up! I’m loving it!!
I have been enjoying your blog for a couple of months now. I would love to see more recipes – I’m addicted to your breakfast cookie. I would also like to see more information on nutrition. For example, why do you use protein powder? What does this really do for you? I’m new to eating healthy so I have a lot to learn about nutrition. Keep up the good work!!!
I would love to see more of your delish recipes and I’d love for you to keep up the Fitnessista “shape ups.”. Seriously Gina, how awesome is it to get free training plans and support?! Love it all!
What an awesome giveaway! To me, a fitnessista is someone who strives to stay healthy and physically fit while maintaining a balance of inner peace and happiness.
You’re a perfect example! (:
I think being a Fitnessista means loving and taking care of your body and doing workouts that are not only good for you and help you to improve your health and fitness but that you LOVE!
I think a fitnessista is someone who strives to lead a healthy, balanced life while encouraging and motivating others along the way. Love your blog and all of the great insight found here.
I would like to see more recipes! i love seeing you “rawi-fy” or “vegan-ize” recipes
A fitnessista to me means, a passion for fitness and fashion. A “girly girl” who can still run the marathon. Plain and simple. Which I am proud to be! haha
There are several things I appreciate about your blog: first, that you update it a lot! I have three small kiddos and its fun to hide away at the computer for a couple of minutes and read the latest. Next, because I am very busy with kids, I’d like to see “everyday” type ideas that we can implement to improve our health, ie. small changes to make to our diets, ways we can tone while standing in line, playing with the kids, etc. It is hard for me to find the time to exercise in large chunks. I have to admit I first ran across your blog when I read a poll on-line questioning people: “is it OK to sneak food into the movies?” and your response was yes, you take popcorn sprinkled with nutritional yeast…and I thought, what kind of wacko is this lady? and I checked out your blog…I’ve been hooked ever since! BTW…what IS nutritional yeast?!?
hahah! thank you 🙂
here’s some info on it: http://fitnessista.com/2010/01/readers-request-pantry-essentials/
What a fitnessista means to me is someone who strives to be the best she can be through healthy eating and exercise!
Congrats on the 2 years! I love to see the workouts you post…I would love if there was a way you could pull those out and keep them on a separate page for browsing…kinda like Tina at Carrots and Cake has, if that makes sense. But your blog rocks, keep up the good work!!
Happy Blogiversary! I started reading your blog just in time for summer shape up, and the workouts have definitely helped me get out of my exercise rut. I would love to see more “shape ups” or just individual workouts in the future. Of course, I would also love to see your macaroon recipe or to be able to buy them online in the coming year =)
Happy Blogiversary!! I would love to see more recipes as well..I love learning new healthy recipes: ) I would also like to see more of your reviews on different things as well!
My entry: a fitnessista is a leader in health and fitness, very aware of what works and what does not work, and is happy to share what s/he knows. Are “he” fitnessistas, actually fitnessistOs?
A fitnessista is someone who knows that good health is more than just eating right and working out. It includes social, emotional, physical, and spiritual health!
Hi Gina! 🙂 Congrats on the blogiversary, you’re doing awesome! I love this blog and all the encouragement it brings <3
To me a fitnessista is someone who's not just into fitness but finds it fun and enjoyable. Like you always say, it's better to do workouts we like and can sustain. 🙂 So it's also someone who searches for a lifestyle that fits them, in terms of fitness or nutrition. Basically, finding fun in having a healthy lifestyle. It's something we all (love to) strive for.
Hmm I think your blog is pretty great but if I had to pick on thing that I'd like to see more recipes. So far the ones you've posted are simple and easy to include in every day life, and I'd love to see more of your cooking. 🙂
Thanks a lot for maintaining this blog!
Well, you are THE fitnessista. But a fitnessista, to me, is someone who relishes healthy living and physical fitness.
A Fitnessista celebrates life, health and vitality. She models good habits of mind and heart… she chooses exercises that are helpful not harmful and her healthy lifestyles makes her radiantly happy.
Lisa
Would love to see more fashion posts in the next year of the blog!
I don’t know what I could say that hasn’t already been said!
But I’ll try – to me, a fitnessista is someone who is dedicated to fitness and good nutrition but also has fun with it and balances it with the rest of her stylish, confident lifestyle!
Happy Blogiversary =).
A fitnessita is someone who has a passion for staying healthy, who isn’t afraid to try new types of fitness or foods, someone who is creative and always trying to improve themselves mentally and physically; all while looking extremely fashionable and inspiring others.
A fitnessista is obviously some one who is physically healthy, but I have also learned in the past half year (as I began reading your blog) that a fitnessista is also mentally healthy. You must love who you are no matter what, in order to be truly healthy.
Thanks for the fantastic inspiration, Gina =O))
Fitnessista is You, Gina, a warm and caring person who gives of herself by educating us and helping to make our lives better which in turns makes your life better.
More Recipes!!! I love, love, love recipes.
I always enjoy your “raw ” food experiments or recipes, Im vegan and about 75 % raw so its always fun to read and see your experiences. I would love to see more raw food recipes and anything related to strength training and weight lifting 🙂 but whatever you blog is always fun no matter what! Always makes me smile
Love your blog and happy blogiversary !
I would love to see more recipes and more workouts! Love your blog!
To me, a fitnessista is someone who strives to be as healthy as she can in both body AND mind…part of being healthy is realizing that no one is perfect and pizza, cake, or wine is OK every once is a while 🙂
I think a fitnessista is someone who’s fit and fabulous, and has that gorgeous glow from within.
a fitnessista to me is someone who takes joy out of being healthy and pushing them selves physically. the most important aspect of a fitnessista, is her ability to understand her body and what it needs, weather that be a green smoothie or a day off from working out she puts her body through the good.
A fitnessista is someone who is dedicated to healthy living through working out + healthy food and makes it look fun! 🙂
Congratulations Gina!!!!!! Your blog is seriously lovely and a highlight of my reading! 🙂
As for what a Fitnessista is – someone who understands it’s fashionable to workout. But not a disposable kind of fashionable. More like a classic Chanel suit. Always in style!
I would define a fitnessista as someone who strives to maintain a balance of physical, psychological, and spiritual health; someone who is constantly learning and challenging herself.
Happy blogiversary! Thanks for all the inspiration!
I really love all of your content as is – you’re real, fun, make killer food, and spend so much time making up workouts for your readers. Rock on sister!
I think a fitnessista is like a Renaissance woman — able to explore and enjoy all kinds of workouts, activites, and foods with dedication, enthusiasm, and curiosity.
I’d like to see more raw dessert recipes, because j’adore dessert 🙂
A fitnessista is someone who loves treating her body the best she can through fitness as well as nutrition! She is always trying to become better mentally, physically, and emotionally and has fun while doing it…and it others are inspired because of her it is just icing on the cake 🙂
Entry 1: I think a fitnessista is one who is conscious of her fitness which includes physical activity and diet. Like a fashionista who cares about their style, a fitnessista cares about their overall health. I think so many of us our fitnessistas but never knew it until your fab blog! thanks