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 is someone who loves to workout and live a healthy lifestyle. I would love to see more delicious recipes in the next year!
Hey Gina! Happy Birthday to the blog! I love your blog and LOVE LOVE LOVE reading everyday! I’m definitely not a true fitness girl. Fitness has definitely been a long road of learning, experimenting, and confidence building for me, but I’m progressing and I finally am feeling confident and happy, which is something I feel has been lacking in my life, and I attribute that to exercising and taking time out for me. To me, a true fitnessista is someone who is *trying* to live a healthy life, even though sometimes its hard. Its someone who gets right back on the band wagon after falling off a few times, but never gives up and knows that a healthy lifestyle is always a work in progress. Its knowing that you are beautiful on the inside, no matter what you look like on the outside, and being comfortable with our insecurities and finding joy in our strengths. Thanks for your encouragement Gina!! You are a true inspiration!
A fitnessista is someone who is passionate about living a fit, healthy, and active life! She is someone strong, determined, and still manages to live the fun, girly, side of life as well! 🙂
A Fitnessista is a woman who lives her life with health and happiness in mind. She keeps it a priority even when it is tough, but doesn’t let the guilt noose hang over her head when she indulges or skips. She keeps a balance in her life and inspires others to be active and have fun while doing it.
Happy Birthday, little bloggie!! 🙂
When I saw you were having a giveaway, I thought “I hope there’s roons involved!” Heck yesssss 😀
Being a fitnessista, to me, means living a healthy/balanced lifestyle and inspiring others to do the same
A fitnessista is a woman who nurtures her mind, body and soul while enjoying everything life has to offer. She feeds her body wholesome food but doesn’t rattle herself with guilt when she enjoys something sinful and delectable.
I would love more quick, easy and wholesome recipes absolutely!!
On your awesome blog next year, I’d like to see more restaurant reviews. I love everything you order from restaurants and ever since reading your blog, I’ve tried Baigan Bhartha (I have it everytime I eat Indian!) & as for my salads I now ask for goat cheese instead of whatever cheese it comes with. So yah, I trust your taste & would love to see more restaurant stuff!!
Happy Blogiversary!!!
A “fitnessista” is a woman who has realized that exercise and eating healthfully are FUN and lives life to the fullest 😀 Her friends envy her energy and positive outlook!
A fitnessista is someone who is fiesty about her health and fitness. Also, somone who puts some sass and attitude into thier healthy lifestyle. Love the blog!
A fitnessista is someone who enjoys living a healthy lifestyle and encourages others to follow by action. I would love more recipes:)
Thank you SO much for the opportunity and hapy blogiversary!!! You do such a great job and I enjoy reading your posts each day. In the next year I would love to see more great recipes, especially the vegan ones, food product reviews, giveaways, and possibly some vlogs! I also love when you post workout tips and videos!
To me being a fitnessista means living life to its fullest and enjoying all the small things along the way. Eating right and exercising also help!
I’m going to answer both…A fitnessista is…Gina! I think you embody all that a “fitnessista” should be–a passion for healthy eating and exercise, ambitious, inspiring, oh and stylish too!
I’d like to hear more about your successes and failures as you strive to follow your dream. I am working towards my dream, with much frustration and many failures, so it is encouraging to watch you “keep on keepin on” with such a great spirit. 🙂
A fitnessista is a woman who is passionate about being alive and healthy!
Don’t change anything about your blog….Love it!
A Fitnessista is a radiant,happy woman who nurtures herself with healthy food, an active lifestyle and an always upbeat attitude in life. Oh and she never forgets to have fun!!
Happy Blogiversary… you’re doing a great job and touching so many lives!!
Great giveaway! I’d love to continue to see you focus on more vlogs. The ones you have done so far have been enjoyable!
A fitnessita is someone who tries daily to live the healthies and most fullfilling life possible. She makes the best decisions for her life and strives to be the best person she can be and reach her goals.
A fitnessista is someone who keeps fitness fresh, fun, fabulous, and full of joy. It shouldn’t be about getting through life, it should be about getting JOY in life!!
I’m a new fitnessista follower and I am absolutely hooked! I read your blog everyday as a push of motivation to exercise and eat healthier. I would love to see more delicious recipes. I’ve been sharing your blog with my girlfriends and I’m trying to get them to join me in my quest to a healthier lifestyle! Thanks G 🙂
To me a fitnessista is someone who takes care of themselves mind, body, and soul!
A Fitnessista is a beautiful woman, inside and out (she has to think this way of herself first and it shines through to the world), active lifestyle, healthy; caring the herself and for Mother Earth. Creative in every way imaginable!
A fitnessista is a confident woman who doesn’t deprive herself and takes care of her health, body and mind through a healthy well balanced diet and regular exercise.
Congrats on your marvelous accomplishment, Gina! I love what your blog is, who you are, and what you’ve done with your blog. We all know that successful blogs take A TON of WORK! And I know you put it in. Mazel tov to you! And going forward, I would say whatever moves you….dont feel boxed in. I changed mine a from alot of recipes to more life and it makes it easier to blog,b/c it’s more from the heart, whereas recipes are not. Just do what makes you HAPPY!!! That’s what a fitnessista is 🙂
COngrats!!!!
I think a “fitnessista” is a woman who really enjoys working out and has a passion for it. Staying healthy by not only being active, but also eating healthy is extremely important to her. 🙂
A Fitnessista is someone for whom being fit is something they enjoy and do wholeheartedly.
After following your blog and changing my lifestyle, I’m pretty sure I have a big grasp on the definition of fitnessista. A fitnessista is a female who is mentally, emotionally and physically strong. Fitnessistas are females who treat thier bodies like the temples they are and live life to the fullest. Fitnessistas are inspiring, confident and spread thier wealth to the world. Thank you Gina for everything you have done for me and all the other readers!
thank you so much for being here <3
A fitnessista is a woman who cares about herself-body, soul, and mind. She treats her body with respect and knows that by working out and eating clean she is living the best life possible and looking fabulous while doing it 🙂
Congrats Gina! Love the blog – recipes, daily eats, vlogs, workouts, etc. I think of a fitnessista as someone who is healthy, happy, active and stylish. You always have such cute clothes, perhaps comment on what they are more often? And more healthy dessert recipes! I have a killer sweet tooth.
A fitnessista is someone who leads a healthy lifestyle – diet, exercise, and spirituality included.
someone who knows how to live a balanced life and enjoy themselves..enjoying health with exercise, healthy eating, treating those around them and the environment well..no fads or craziness..just loving life with balance..i feel a lil hoaky syaing all that..but i honestly believe it! =)
Congrats, Gina!!! I think a fitnessista is much like a fashionista in that you are a trend setter. However, being a fitnessista isn’t just about looking great, it’s also about feeling great When you feel great it’s hard not to look great! Confidence radiates. Being a fitnessista is about feeling strong, powerful and passing that amazing feeling onto others. Your website isn’t just fun to read… it’s inspiring others to be their absolute best on the inside and out!!!! Thank you so much for all that you do!
A fitnessista plain and simple knows her stuff!
A fitnessista is someone who not only loves fitness, but will try any type of fitness as well as listen to her body and treat it so it will perform to its best
To me, being a fitnessista means being healthy and active, but in a way that works for you – whether that means running marathons every month or just doing 10 minutes of pilates each day. It means working out to be fit, active, and happy and not only to look good 🙂
I think a fitnessista is someone who makes fitness chic! Someone who can teach a zumba class then go out for indian food and a martini! In the next year I would like to see more of your outfits!
I love this giveaway bc I drool over your macaroons all the time! Even if I don’t win, can you please just send me some? My birthday is in 2 weeks 🙂 haha!
I think being a fitnessista means you not only incorporate fitness in your life, but you also try to inspire others. I teach 5th grade and always tell my students about running or spinning, even just taking walks.
Happy Blogiversary!
A fitnessista is someone who takes care of herself: body, mind and spirit. She sets goals, achieves them and raises the bar higher. When things don’t work out, she takes that energy and puts it towards something else.
a fitnessista is someone who LOVES fitness and has a passion for it!!!
A fitnessista is someone who knows that the best way to stay chic is to stay in shape…trends come and go, but everything looks better on someone who is happy and healthy!!
In the next year, I’d love to see more recipes!! I’ve tried several of yours and I always love them!
A fitnessista is a girl who loves to exercise and then eat delicious food. No deprivation: just great workouts and even better meals!
A Fitnessista excels at making fitness and health fun, inspiring friends and promoting happiness in a healthy lifestyle!
I would like to see more recipes. I’d love it if you made more videos — you’re so very telegenic and personable!
Definition of a fitnessista: a girl or woman who keeps herself healthy (body & mind) by a combination of exercise, healthy eating, and recovery; all while being classy, stylish, and beautiful inside and out!
Another cool option in non-disposable straws are some polycarbonate ones sold on Amazon. Only a about a buck each, colorful, cheap and unbreakable so the kids can use them, too! Thanks for the idea for using re-usables. I like my polycarbonate straws.
See on the blog in the coming year??? Hmmm… KETTLEBELLS!
the glass ones are unbreakable too 🙂
A fitnessista is a rockin’ chica who makes her health and hapiness a priority and lets others know it is okay to do the same.
Awesome giveaway Gina! Just promise to keep bloggin k!? And in the next year, I’d love to see more recipes!
i promise ;D
I want to see MORE recipes in the next year- your recipes rock!!
<3
Gina~
Girl, your blog has got it going on! If there was anything more I’d hope to see, it’s those Rawesome recipes of yours. Seriously…good stuff!
Thanks for inviting us into your life via blogland!
B
Wellllll for most of my time as a reader I thought you were the fitness-sista, rather than the fitness-ista! So I was thinking you were like the badass friend who made me want to workout. But I think a fitnessista is a well dressed workout-lover. Sort of a fashionista/exercising combo. I will say you have some great workout outfits!!
A fitnessista to me has always sounded like my sistah who is super passionate about all things health and fitnesss. She’s your best friend, big sister, and role model who is always the one encouraging you to run an extra mile, “just one more set” of weights, or going deeper into your stretch. She makes the best healthy food and when times get rough, knows that sometimes there isn’t nothing that a little red wine can’t fix 😉
I would love to see more dinnertime recipes or “throw together whatever you have” recipes. Mmmm maybe even some more dessert inspirations?
Your blog is so great though, it’s the first one I read everyday!