~*Wish*List*Wednesday*~

Hello my FABULOUS followers! I hope you are all doing well.
Happy Wednesday... half way through the work week!
I decided to post on some of my "wish list" items today and see if you guys had any feedback before I actually made the purchase =)

Nike Free Run

First on my list is this GORGEOUS pair of Nike Free Run is lime green. I have heard mixed opinions about Nike Frees. Some love them and some really don't care for them. I really like my Reebok Real Flex and these are a similar concept. I really love the color of these in person and I need a pair of green gym shoes in my life. Any thoughts??

Lululemon work out pants!

 Do any of you have any Lululemon gear? I really need some great quality, fade resistant workout clothes. I have the tops covered, but I want a few pairs of Lululemon crops and pants. What are your favorite Lululemon pants to wear?

I Work Out---Firedaughter Tee.

If you have read through my blog I have posted about my Firedaughter Clothing obsession!! This is the next tee on my wish list... I WORK OUT! Samya with Firedaughter  is awesome and I LOVE her tanks. They are super comfy in the gym and I love the fun sayings she has! I have a list of about 12-15 tanks and colors in my planner. I plan to purchase one at a time and cross them off! =) see... obsessed!

Heart rate monitor and calories burned counter.

I am looking for an affordable heart rate monitor and calories burned wrist watch. I have been doing my research, but haven't gotten too far. Do you use a heart rate monitor with a calories burned feature?

Femme Fitale Fitness gloves!!

I am torn between the leopard, solid pink, or black with pink. I need have needed gloves though...BAD! The Femme Fitale gloves were listed as one of Jaime Eason's favorite things in her gym bag. Check out the article here!

Final on my wish list is GIVEAWAYS!!

I have been working on trying to get some giveaways for my FABULOUS FOLLOWERS!! I am still working on it, but if anyone has any tips... send them my way! =)

I am curious, what other items can you not live without on your fitness journey? Is there a specific product you love and have to have. Please let me know... I love trying new things!!
I will update you all if I manage to actually get anything off of my wish list! =)

Thank you for listening and following! I appreciate your support!



Watch Your Language

I recently read an article in the Summer 2012 Bookazine (Pg. 115) on the power of words. The article talks about having a fitness mantra personal to your goals. There is also a version online at Oxygen Magazine!
I loved both of the articles!
I had just gotten my first Firedaughter shirt in the mail and I was attending my first spin class. LOVE my Firedaughter gear!

The shirt read "It's not luck. It's hard work." Pink with black writing. I was ready to go and felt great!!!

Well, I don't know if you have ever been to a spin class, but 20 minutes in I was DYING! Gasping for air, trying to keep it together, and I had already finished my ONLY bottle of water! I caught my shirt in the mirror. Although the words were backwards... I thought to myself...

"It's not luck. It's hard work."

I pushed through the rest of spin class constantly telling myself...

"It's not luck. It's hard work."

It got me through the rest of the class and numerous workouts in the past few weeks.
Self talk is an amazing thing. I never realized the impact positive mantras or sayings have on my workouts. When I am ready to give up I think... One more rep!
When I'm running (I hate cardio) I think... Push!
The positive mantras you or I can have are endless, but what pushes you? What helps YOU get through and closer to your goals?
I loved this article in the Bookazine. I have to say... it really has changed my workouts.
The article talks about creating a mantra unique for you and walks you through having POSITIVE self-talk!
Thoughts can make or break you.

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't... you're right!"

-Henry Ford

Thank you for listening!