Skinny Confidential book (giveaway)
Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? So glad you liked the banana pancake recipe. It’s SO easy and so so good. We had them again today! PS I figured out to secret to get a toddler to eat anything: make it for yourself. Whatever I’m eating (salad, smoothie, veggies with hummus), she immediately wants. Sometimes it’s my way to sneaking in some veggies… I make a plate for “myself” and before you know it, it’s gone.
Today, I received an awesome package from Lauryn of Skinny Confidential. If you haven’t checked out her blog, I highly recommend it for beautiful fashion photos and lifestyle posts. She also lives here in San Diego and I creepily wish we’d run into each other somewhere. 🙂
Her book recently launched, and is packed with gorgeous photos, recipes, workouts and advice. The recipes range from kombucha spritzers, to meals and snacks, to juices, to “the raddest fake pasta on the planet.” There are also some helpful beauty, fashion and fitness tips.
Some workout moves from the book:
THREE EASY EXERCISES YOU CAN DO WHILE WATCHING “REAL HOUSEWIVES OF WHATEVER.
”Sexy Stemmers (AKA good, old-fashioned lunges): Lunges, lunges, lunges! Tone the legs fast and efficiently by standing with your feet hip-width apart and parallel. Place your hands on your waist. Step forward with one leg and lower your body by bending both knees. Take both legs to ninety degrees. Hold for a second and switch. All the pressure should be in your heels. Do three sets of twenty at least twice a week.
Cracked-Out Squats: Feet are hip-width apart and parallel. Bend the knees, making sure to keep them in line with the butt. Hands are on the hips. After you’ve done twenty squats, hold the last one down and pulse gently (down and up) for thirty seconds for three sets.
Balls to the Walls: Grab a huge exercise ball. Press your lower back into the ball while contracting your abs. Feet are hip-width apart and parallel, hands are behind your ears. Press your spine into the ball and do a sit up. Do three sets of fifteen.
I always love to see women, and fellow bloggers, achieving their dreams, so I’m really excited to spread the word about her book! If you’d like a copy, simply leave a comment below and I’ll pick a lucky winner to receive a copy. I’ll also bake some vegan chocolate chip cookies to send to the lucky lady or dude, too. 🙂
The winner will be announced in Friday Faves!
xoxo
Gina
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I would love a copy of the book. I’ve been trying to eat vegan or vegetarian a few times a week. Those cookies look delish!!
This sounds like my kind of book! 🙂 I will have to check it out, even if I don’t win! 😉
I would love to win this book!!
Those vegan chocolate chip cookies though! (The Skinny Confidential book also sounds hilarious)
I’d totally dig this book. She’s such a cool girl!
Would love to win! What an awesome package she sent you!!
YUM! The cookies look great! 🙂 The book would be AWESOME!
Her book looks really fun! I’d love a copy of it.
I read her blog daily – such a funny and down to earth gal! 🙂
I’d love to have a copy of this awesome book!
The book and the gift box look so pretty! I would love to win!
I would love a copy of the book!
I would love to win this book–what a great giveaway!
This book looks awesome!! Love what you said about seeing women achieving their dreams- I feel the same way. Women supporting women! I love when we can build each other up rather than cut each other down! xo
This book is just what I need! Looks fabulous!
ooh, looks interesting! i’d love to check it out.
cookies for the win!!! Looks like a great blog Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.
the book looks inspiring~ love the outdoorsy quality while I;m being snowed in!
Chocolate Chip cookies? Yes, please! Last night I made the Carrot Cake and Oatmeal Cookie recipe (for the minions) that was floating around pinterest this month. First time I’ve baked a cookie and used maple syrup instead of sugar. They were yum!
Sounds like an awesome book! And cookies to go with it–WOW! 🙂
Hope to win a copy of the book!
Sounds like a great book! I was just reading her hilarious entry about her puppies – glad to see someone who spoils their pups as much as I do.
What a fun goody box! Plus, cookies! Hah. Would be amazing!
Not sure which is better — the book or the cookies! 😉
I follow her blog too and would love a copy of her book!
I’d love to win a copy of the book! & some chocolate cookies 🙂
I’d love to win a copy of the book – it looks beautiful!
Thanks! The book looks like it would definitely have gorgeous photos!
I’ve never heard of her before but she sounds like someone I would enjoy reading. I would love a copy of her book! Now off to go check out her blog…
I love her blog!!
A book AND cookies?! Yes, please! 😀
I would love a copy! Also, cannot wait to try your banana pancake recipe and those cookies look delicious!
I’d love to check out her book! I’ve stopped by her blog a couple times before, and the photos and recipes are awesome!
Would love to check out Lauryn’s book. And your cookies 🙂
I’ve seen her posts around and have loved all of them! I love seeing people achieving their hopes and dreams, too – hard work pays off!
Mmmmmm coooooookkiiiiieeeesssssss
this book has been on my wish list since it came out! I would LOVE to win it 🙂
Id love to check out the book!
Love her blog and would love a copy of her book!
I would love a copy of the book!
I’m not sure whether I feel more excited about the book or the cookies! Thanks Gina 🙂
I live with meat all the time husband and little girl…
I’d love a chance to sneak the cookies and take some tips from the book.
Thanks Gina
love the excercise tips while watching tv and would love a new book 🙂
I would love the book! (And the cookies ;))
I’m a vegetarian and have been battling some health issues that have taken me away from exercising for the last two months. I am desperately trying to find my motivation and will to get back at it…this book would be a great kickstart!
I would love a new book with all the above mentioned tips!
I would love a copy of the book!
Sounds like a fun book to have on the shelf! Thanks for sharing 🙂
This book looks interesting! I would love to win a copy 🙂
I would love a copy of this book! Her blog is lovely.