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 a woman who lives a healthy active lifestyle but isn’t afraid to indulge once in a while.
Happy blogiversary! A fitnessista is a woman who isn’t afraid to have fun with her food and fitness, even if her definition of “fun” isn’t the norm!
Love your blog!
I would love love LOVE more VLOGS! Perhaps a “Cooking Chronicles” series or something completely awesome like that?! I always have a hard time planning meals, especially when my boyfriend and I both work evenings, so any quick, healthy on-the-go meal suggestions would also be fab! YOU are amazing.. rewarding your readers for your blogiversary?! You deserve to be treated as well! Love what you do, girl! 🙂
I would like to see you and Tom, START thinking about having a baby 🙂
tehehe but thats just MY opinion, i dont think hes going to argue 🙂
Becka
Over the next year I would love for you to just continue on with everything you’re doing- it’s great to see day-to-day documentation of someone who loves food and who has a clean and healthy diet (with some treats thrown in!).
Happy blogiversary, Fitnessista!
Fitnessista to me means confidence, fitness, health and balanced life. Love your blog Gina and keep up the excellent work.
To me, being a Fitnessista is loving fitness because it makes you strong, beautiful and happy!! It’s your sense of “style” 😉
More recipies (especially raw recipies) would be awesome!
i lovelovelove your blog, gina!! you’re super inspiring and motivating, and such a wonderful role model for clean eating, awesome workouts, and living LIFE! i love your videos (especially the workout ones), so that would be what i would like to see in the next year! happy blogiversary!
I would love to see if your relationship with running changes. And BABIES!!!
I love your blog as it is (goes without saying!) but I really enjoy when you write up your menu plans for dinner parties. I’d love to see more details on the blog. Recipes/do-ahead prep/day-of work/etc. would be awesome to see!
Happy blogaversary! I love your blog, and you have been an inspiration to me! 🙂 To me, a fitnessista is someone who cares deeply and passionately about overall health and well-being. It is someone (like you!) who takes the time to do things to make him/herself feel, look, and be great. Congratulations on being a fitnessista and encouraging others to follow suit!
I would like to see more raw recipes that don’t involve a dehydrator. i would also love to see more workout moves of the week, because you haven’t done those in a while. They added spice to my workout!
yeah, i need to get back into doing that !
HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!! Woohoo! I love, love your blog! Your such an inspiration! To me a fitnessista is a woman who is striving for a long, healthy and happy life! In the next year I would love to see more recipes, more videos, info on losing the last 10 stubborn pounds, but mostly keep up what your doing! It’s great! 🙂
AMAZING giveaway! i’d like to see…more recipes! particularly your awesome baking concoctions :).
I hope to see you discover new things and share them with us bloggy readers.
Fitnessista means to me that you should stay true to yourself, and yourself always changes.
Happy Blogaversary!!!!! I’m a relatively new reader, BUUUUUUUT I would LOVE to see more ideas about dinner parties and such. It always looks like you have such fun ideas, and excellent food! And who doesn’t need more recipes or entertaining ideas!?
I think a fitnessista is someone devoted to having a healthy life while living it up to the fullest: a perfect combination of good food, exercise, purpose, and passion mixed with a lot of flair! Love the blog and think you are a prime example!
I’d love to see more Zumba videos! 😉
Fitnessista to me is a gal who has got balance in her life. One who’s cool, healthy, and fit! 🙂
A fitnessista is a woman who is confident in the body that God has blessed her with! She and takes care of her beautiful body by nourishing it with delicious, natural foods and keeps an active lifestyle because its good for her health, not good for her hips! This woman is undoubtedly stylish, not afraid to live outside of her comfort zone and loves to share her enthusiasm for her way of life with those around her. She is true to her roots and relishes in life’s simple pleasures…she treasures her family and her puppers as well! Lastly, a fitnessista lives life to the fullest in every possible way! Cheers to fitnessistas everywhere!
Being a fitnessista means flaunting your fitness like you’d flaunt your sense of style; being up-to-date and savvy of fitness trends, and incorporating fitness into your daily life of glamorous things that make you feel as fabulous as you truly are.
You are woman, you are fitness, you are true, you are a fitnessista!
I would love to see more videos- “how to”, zumba, training, etc. However, your blog is perfect now 🙂
A fitnessista is a connoisseur of all things healthy and fitness — she embraces all types of healthy foods, healthy activities, and healthy lifestyles. 🙂 Just like you! 🙂
I’d love to see you continue your shape-up plans…I think they’re fantastic
I’d love to see a few more workout videos (maybe a Zumba intro/) on the blog over the next year–they are fun and informative!
I’d love to see more videos of recipes! Photos are fun and helpful too, of course, but it’s always great to actually hear/see someone walk you through it. Also I can drool over your gorgeous kitchen! 🙂
I would like to see more recipes!
I’d love to see more of the thoughtful posts on health, fitness, and body image that spark such insightful conversation. I love your blog, Gina! Thanks for all you do.
Happy Blogaversary!!
To me a Fitnessista is someone who has a passion for fitness, health, and life!! Who takes care of herself, is active, sets healthy goals and most importantly has fun! 🙂
I love to see exercise demonstrations for ideas for variety in the gym and recipes are always great, too!
Happy Blogiversary!! You know – I need to look up mine. Why don’t I just know it? Weird. Btw – VERY COOL giveaway. It’s original and personal and very thoughtful! ROCK IT!
Fitnessista – A strong, independent woman who has made the choice to live a healthy, productive life. Maybe she turned it around and became a fitnessista OR she has always been a part of the ranks. Unique and willing to try anything.
That’s what it means to me anyway, you inspire me!
Hope I win … 🙂
A fitnessista is a woman who embraces exactly who she is! She takes care of herself and loves herself and body for all that it does for her! I love all the variety you have here on the blog. I love the readers request posts and your expert opinion on training and eating well. You are an indispensible resource!
Happy Blogibirthday! I think a fitnessista is a woman who is sets the path to improve her body by any means possible that improves her health and outlook on life. That means trying anything once, and being inventive, to meet the goal. Keep on inspiring us!
to me, a fitnessista is someone who is all about healthy living for the right reasons. just like clothes that fit well are always in style, so is being fit, healthy, and happy. but not to an extreme. you are such a great role model for healthy living – balance, good eats, great workouts, and some treats. but overall you do everything in moderation, and it shows! you just glow from the inside out, and im so glad i found your blog. next year – a baby friend! (i love the fur babies, but a real baby friend would be wonderful for you!)
ps. I have been wanting a glass dharma straw for awhile now. Ack. I’m so purchasing it. 😉
wait til thursday, i just found out i’m going to have a promo 🙂
I love your blog! I would like to see more workouts of the week, or just more examples of fun compound move exercises. I just recently found your blog and have really enjoyed it!
I think it would be awesome to see more raw recipes! I love trying out the amazing recipes you come up with :]
I think a fitnessista means loving yourself in your own skin. You are a healthy individual, but willing to splurge for things you feel necessary. It also means that you will work out with your best, love with all you have, and be the best person you can be! A person who is in shape, loves to be healthy and help others, but also likes to look nice and present herself in the best way!
Happy Blogaversary! 🙂
A fitnessista is someone who knows that being fit is all about balance; taking days off when you need to and having a piece of chocolate when you need to!
fitnessista means someone whose healthy lifestyle merges with one hat is also fashionable and stylish but in the best possible way!
I think a fitnessista is someone who makes working out and being healthy less of a chore, and more fun!
A fitnessista is someone who is always working out but making it something fun that you look forward to! Thanks to you Gina I started INSANITY today! Happy blogiversary, and thanks for hosting such an amazing giveaway!
A fitnessista is someone who works hard, plays hard, and strives to be fabulous inside and out! I love your blog! You are such an inspiration and reading your blog is one of the highlights of my day!
A fitnessista is someone who does her best to balance fitness, health, family & friends. Someone, who understands that she has to take care of herself first to be the best friend, wife, mother & person..Happy Blogiversay!!
Happy blogiversary!
I think of a fitnessista as someone who is fit and loves being active, eats healthy to fuel their body and feel great, and lives life to the fullest!
Fitnessista to me is a woman who is strong, confident and enjoys healthy living without worrying about what anyone else thinks of her! She chooses a healthy lifestyle for herself and doesn’t let anyone else get in the way!
I would like to see BABIES, of course!
I would like to see videos of some recipes too or step by step pictures.
A fitnessista is a fabulous woman who makes health a priority but finds plenty of time for fun, friends and family! Congrats on your blogiversary!
I would like to see more posts on entertaining the classy and healthy way!
I would love to see more of your recipes. I’ve been craving macaroons lately because I just found your blog recently and they look insane!
I would love to see more Zumba videos!
I think a fitnessista is a woman who is comfortable with her self, tries new workouts and does the best she can!