Marvelous in My Monday

What is MARVELOUS in YOUR MONDAY this week??
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This weekend was a little bit of hectic with a dash of chaos on top. Despite my plans... I did not make it to the gym this weekend, but that's okay... better luck next time! =)

My Starbucks green tea got me through the weekend alive!! The TRENTA size has to be the best thing Starbucks could have ever come up with... in my opinion!

There isn't a whole lot of MARVELOUS to share, but I did get a chance to think about something I really wanted to share. I read a blog posted by Kacie at Savvy Sassy Me. She wrote a post titled Workout Burnout-Overcoming the Fitness Funk. I read through it and her post hit close to home with me. Kacie hits nails it on the head when she says,

"Being too healthy can become unhealthy."

We have all seen it or experienced it. Becoming healthy becomes an obsession and at certain points the obsession can become unhealthy. I see this happen a lot. People start "strict diets" on a Monday and before you know it is Wednesday and they have given up. The extreme restrictions become unhealthy ultimately making a person fail at his/her goal. Please read her article then consider the following...

They say it takes about 21 days to change a habit. Start small and don't try to change everything at once... this rarely works. If your plan is to eat healthy... don't do a strict salads only diet and please don't get sucked in to an "easy" fad diet. Those never work... if they did there would only be a couple... not fifty different ways to lose 30 pounds in one week!

Pick up a book, follow inspiring blogs, choose better magazines. I can't begin to tell you how much this changes my habits. I love Tosca Reno, The Eat Clean Diet, Clean Eating Magazine and Oxygen Magazine. I stand behind Oxygen Magazine and Clean Eating Magazine 100%. There really is no other method I believe in. Results will come from changing your lifestyle and eating whole foods. 100 calorie packs are not the answer. I can't even begin to tell you the countless blogs I find inspiring. I love Katie at Healthy Diva, Meg at A Dash of Meg, Jessie at Jessie Loves to Run... really the list is endless. I will create a tab with blogs I love to follow just for you to check out if you are interested.

These really are just my thoughts on a healthy lifestyle. It really is about finding balance and educating yourself on what is right and wrong. You can't believe all of the advertisements you see. It really does make me chuckle when people say they have cut out CARBS or they eat only salads and veggies. People make these decisions not based upon knowledge, but what they have heard and what is being SOLD to them. Companies will sell the idea of health whenever they can. Please make sure you understand why you are doing the things you are doing. Cutting out carbs and eating salads and veggies only is a little contradicting--- if you really understand what you are doing. ;-)

Send me your thoughts!!

Happy Monday!!

~*Attitude of Gratitude*~

I've had my Facebook account for a couple of months, but I was discouraged with the changes Facebook made.
So... One month ago today I started my Twitter account. I am so happy I did!
I've met a few amazing people and I have had the opportunity to have over 100 followers on Twitter.
I am grateful you all visit my blog and follow me through social sites! I thank  you for your support and look forward to the journey with you!
Today I hit my favorite place, Sprouts Farmers Market ! Grocery shopping just might be more exciting than shopping for shoes... Just kidding!! ;-)
While I was there I was able to pick up my goodies for the Drink More Water Giveaway!

I wrote everyone's name on papers and chose a name!

I will announce the winner at the end of my post ;-)
I was on the hunt for Larabar, Uber bars and they were sold out of my favorite, Bananas Fosters. So, I grabbed what I could for my winner! =)
Good Earth Tea in White Tea Vanilla is my favorite. Of course I grabbed the Apple Turnover and Cherry Cobbler Uber bars too... I picked up my favorite Larabar too...Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip!!!

I was reading through the latest Clean Eating Magazine and stumbled upon a clean version of pork and beans. It is cooking now! I am going to let it cook slower than the recipe calls for though. =) If you haven't picked up a copy, you should!
I also picked up two new fitness magazines over the weekend. Although I haven't had much time to read them, but as always I will let you know what I find in them! =)
Did I mention...

Jaren at Kiwi Fit Blog is the winner of this week's giveaway! ;-)

Jaren please email me/direct message me and I can get your goodies mailed out!!

Thank you to all of those that entered! I appreciate your support!
Stay tuned this week for another announcement of a new GIVEAWAYS!!

Don't forget tomorrow is Marvelous in My Monday with the Healthy Diva, Katie!!

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Favorites for Friday

My favorite post during the week is my
Favorites for Friday!
I love sharing my favorite products with you all.
I always loved when others recommended products that worked for them or that they loved.
Let's get this party started...

 

 Blonde Roast from Starbucks!! Tosca Reno posted this the other day as her "competition prep" drink. Katie at Healthy Diva Eats posted about blonde roast a day or two after. I decided I had to try it this morning... I LOVE IT!! I kept it black leaving out the sugar/Stevia.

 I found these lace tanks at Target. I love them for the gym. I don't really like anything touching my shoulders and I like the girly touch of the lace. I will probably head back and get a few more colors. I think the mint one on the right is so pretty!

This month's Clean Eating Magazine is awesome! I am so excited to try the different Summer meals in the magazine. I will be sharing with you all soon! =) The magazine is on newsstands now... grab one... you won't be disappointed... promise!

My Hello Kitty bling I love to wear on casual Friday!! Nick bought this for me years ago.. I love it. Bling. Bling!

Coffee & Chocolate Protein. I mixed chocolate protein, instant coffee granules, and coconut milk together. I loved it! Such a quick post-workout fix!

What are some of your favorite things you discovered this week?
Please share with us!