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 can makes balancing sufficient amounts of exercise, proper nutrition, and small foodie indulgences fun, enjoyable, and exciting!
p.s. when you update us on your insanity progress can you include the differences in body fat %, measurements, and how you feel etc.? thanks gina. you’re a huge inspiration!
sure i’ll post all of that info at the end of my last month. i have 4 weeks left, since i repeated month one
A fitnessista goes above and beyond the norm of an “in-shape sista”. She embodies health and nutrient intellegence. She lives the healthiest lifestyle possible while her fun and outgoing personality shine bright. Happy Blogiversary! Would love to see more recipes in the upcoming year.
Hi Gina, love the blog. I would like to see some menu planning ideas to go along with everything else you already do. Just something simple to help people like me make better choices.
Congrats Gina!!! A fitnessita is someone who knows fitness means more than what you weigh and what size you wear. She works out as much for how it make her feel as how it makes her look! Thank you for inspiring fitnessistas all over the country!
I would love to see more videos on your site! i lurk around a ton of blogs but i love how you make it so easy for the readers to relate to you and feel kinda like having you as a confidant and friend. love you and your blog!
A fitnessista is a woman who fuels her body with healthy nutritious eats (and of course treats), and exercises to keep her body healthy and to keep doing all the amazing things our bodies can do. I would love to see the recipe for those AMAZING macaroons 🙂 I know, I know…it’s top secret 🙁
FITNESSISTA: -noun 1. a strong female 2. inspiring others to be their best in health, fitness and mind. 3. wicked fun and trendylicious. 4. sometimes goes by pseudo name Gina – See Also: the pilot’s chica
What a fun giveaway! I think a fitnessista is someone who truly enjoys working out and doesn’t just do it to lose weight. I think she’s also someone who is knowledgeable about both fitness and health.
I love seeing healthy recipes (especially healthy treats!) and work-out tips/moves so more of that would be great. Thanks so much!
Such a fun giveaway! 🙂 I’m going to comment on what I want to see in the next year. I love when you post about strength training because I feel like women are resistant to it. I’m still new to it and love your informational posts!
i love your blog! i’d also love to see more recipes and fun ideas for dinner parties and entertaining!
I love to see more videos!! They’re always so much fun!
A fitnessista is someone who strives for fitness and understands her body…working it out in different ways and making each day an adventure. She also happens to devour some pretty rockin’ eats! 🙂
I just discovered your blog a few weeks ago and I LOVE IT!!! I would like to continue seeing healthy recipes and treats…the easier the better.
a fitnessista is someone who makes fitness look fun and fabulous. she’s the type of girl who will make others want to be as eager and happy about fitness.
as for what i’d like to see on the blog, definitely more recipes. i absolutely love your food, even the very simple things.
I’d love to see some more recipes! And to me a fitnessista is someone who strives to maintain a healthy balance. Gaining strength through exercise but allowing room for indulgences too.
Hi Gina, I absolutely love your blog and have been reading (lurking?) for more than a year now. I would love to see more of your “musings” on eating trends and exercise programs (like when you responded to different types of diets last summer, I think). You are so knowledgeable and have really opened up my eyes about healthy eating and exercise (and just plain loving life).
Happy Bloggy Birthday! What an awesome giveaway!
I must be honest about what I want to see on the bloggy in the next year…a pequeno Fitnessista or Pilot!
Happy Blogiversary!! To me Fitnessista = Fun, Fresh, Fit and fabulous!! I think you should make your own workout video’s!…and who knows…you could be the next Jillian Michaels! <3 and congrats!
LOVE your blog- first time commenting! Hope I win the giveaway! Never won anything b4… fingers crossed! 😀
A fitnessista is someone who makes healthy living not just something she does–but someone she is! Like you:-). Please know that you’ve inspired me to become a healthier and happier woman. I would love to see more recipes on your blog in the next year! Thanks for this amazing giveaway!
Happy Blogiaversary,Fitnessista! I would love to see more raw recipes on the bloggy next year!
Hey!! Congrats on the two years!!! I’d love to see more recipes, but really your blog is awesome no matter what’s on it =)
I love the blog… but I would love to see more recipes to go along with the awesome workouts! Congrats on the anniversary!
Such a fabulous giveaway (as always!)
I’ve really come to LOVE reading the fitnessista over the past few months since I’m a relatively new reader. What I would like to see in the upcoming year: I’d really like to learn more about raw ‘cooking’ and how it can be easy/accessible even during the most busiest times, or on the go type lifestyles. Don’t change too much – it’s great!
Happy Blogiversary!
the fitnessista is someone who is dedicated to balancing a healthy life style and fun, and is also great at helping others do the same. I would love some more spin workout ideas because i love the ones you already have up! thanks for the awesome giveaway and happy blog bday!
A fitnessista is an amazing woman that is sometimes fiesty, likes her food as healthy as possible with the occasional indulgences, and is a macaroon baking machine. It would be awesome for the next year to post more recipes and any step aerobics routines that you think are amazing.
A fitnessista is a well-balanced eater with a fun and active lifestyle, a little sass, a lot of class, and a positive self image!
to me a fitnessista is someone who makes working out stylish and fun, but hardcore all at the same time! and she’s super cute, just like you! <3 love the bloggie!
A fitnessista is someone who lives and breathes health. She is active, healthy, and empowered. In the next year I would like to see recipes, recipes, recipes! Especially for baked goods!
A fitnessista is a woman who creates a healthy life for herself without being a slave to the latest trends or articles regarding exercise and nutrition. She enjoys her HEALTHY food and stays active with workouts or sports she enjoys!
Hi Gina,
A fitnessista is definitely a health nut along with being a diva in the gym/home. I would def consider myself a fitnessista, I workout along with making sure that I’m a cutie! A fitnessista views working out a fun, fashionable, and healthy.
Happy blogaversary!!! I would love to see more delish recipes and definitely keep the Fitnessista shape-ups coming. Gina I can’t afford a personal trainer of my own and it is so generous of you to take the time to put these together for your adoring audience. Love it!
I would like to see more spin class routines to do by yourself. I found the one you posted a little while ago super awesome!
oh my goodness, ive always wanted those glass straws!
and i would love to see more posts from pilot..someoneee may have a teensy bit of a crush 😉
keep on bloggin, ms fitnessista!
In the next year, I’d like to see more giveaways! Peanut butter, chocolate, and granola are all good with me. 😉
I would like to see pictures of what is in your pantry, fridge and freezer. Other than that I think your blog is just perfect – keep up the good work!! Thanks for motivating me to add more veggies to my meals too!
to me, fitnessista is someone who is a stand for everyone to have health and well being with style!
Happy Blogiversary! I love your web site, keep up the good work. You help give motivation to everyone. I would love to see more recipes.
to me, a fitnessista is someone who lives their life but still makes the time to be healthy and strong.
she realizes that crap happens and sometimes you fall down and sometimes your fitness goals arent met, but she gets backs up and tries again
Love your blog, Gina! I would love to see more recipes! A fitnessista is someone who is healthy before everything else, who loves to exercise, eat healthy, and yet still have fun treats.
a fitnessista is someone who lives healthy, is honest,and an inspiring person…..aka as Gina (YOU!) your amazing gina =)
To me, a Fitnessista is someone who eats well, takes care of their body and mind and looks damn good doing it!
Another great giveaway! A Fitnessista to me is someone who loves working out and staying fit, but also looks good while doing it. I would love to see more inside your kitchen, and also how you manage to eat well at restaurants or on vacations.
A fitnessista to me is someone who loves working out, but doesn’t obsess. Someone who is passionate about eating well, but also enjoys life’s yummy treats. You are inspiring! Happy Birthday.
happy birthday to your little bloggy! i really enjoy reading. it is so informative, inspirational, and FUN. i’ve been contemplating a career change lately, and your blog has helped inspire me to return to my fitness roots and passion and start personal training again. thank you so much for the time and effort you put into creating such a great blog.
I would love to see those macaroons for sale – they look so delicious that your pics make me go hunt down a cookie! I’d also love it if you shared more Indian food Wednesday recipes so I can make more at home! Thanks for your blog, I love it!
Hmmm… a fitnessista is someone who’s sassy, smart, and really fun! Someone who loves to make exercising fun, and eating right just a part of life!
I’m a lurker, and want to wish you a happy Blogiversary! Very cool!
an exercise fanatic, expert, or enthusiast AKA. Jessica Biel, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon
a fitnessista is someone who understands the beauty of keeping mind, body and soul happy and healthy. It’s always in style to be in doing what’s best for yourself and making sure you are living each day to the fullest.
Hello Fitnessista! You could feature an individual on your blog who is following one of your exercise shape-up programs and your healthy eating tips to become more healthy. The individual could send you pictures and/or measurements so that you and your readers can follow his/her progress.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
Take care!