Biggest Loser + Deals = Fun
February 4, 2009
So many people have entered my giveaway and I’m so excited to be able to giveaway something that I feel has helped me become more nutritious, and that is saying a lot. I am the queen of fast food, and going to the supermarket is hard for me because I think that the labels would never tell a lie, which is not true. Remember to enter by posting a comment on this blog if you haven’t already!
Most of you know I have a love for the Biggest Loser TV show. Last nights episode was another great one, but I really felt bad for Carla. She wanted it so badly and worked SO hard during the entire show. Where did the producers ever find Joelle? The yellow team and pink teams had it right. “Whenever Joelle opened her mouth whatever came out didn’t make sense.” She was spouting off about going to a higher intensity. What in the world was she talking about. Granted it showed her wandering the gym and never really ‘doing’ anything, but that could also be how they wanted to portray her. Either way, I’m glad that Carla can do it at home, and someone please get Joelle some help!
For working out, I’m still sore from the half this past weekend, but I have vowed that tomorrow morning I’m going to go for a short three mile jog and take it really easy. It’s hard for me to run ‘easier’ than my normal pace, and I hope to ‘learn’ how to do that during my training for my upcoming marathon. I need to realize not every mile needs to be working hard and that sometimes, just getting out there and increasing my endurance and mileage are what I need to succeed.
So today I found a whole bunch of workout stuff on Sale from a bunch of random sites. Enjoy!
Nike Women’s New Cardio Club Jacket. It’s on sale for a variety of prices for different colors, but they are all less than the listing price of $65.00. It’s Dri-FIT with a stand-up collar that looks sleek wherever you decide to wear it. The convenient full-front zip allows for easy on and off, while the side pockets allow you to carry everything you need.
Pick a color and find out the price, Get yours here!
Nike Women’s New Low Impact Long Sport Top. The Nike® women’s Perfect Fit Long Sport Top. Based on the timeless mesh sport top, this style will provide exceptional performance and comfort for hours of free weights or classes. The complete mesh body provides excellent ventilation to keep you cool. Designed for low-impact activities, this top provides comfort with light support. I also like the fact that it’s longer, because let’s be real, not everyone wants their tummy hanging out.
Normally: $36, Now: $19.97. Get yours here! (They also had these on Nordstrom.com, but only had them in an xl)
Nike Women’s Pro Layering Tee. The Nike women’s Pro Ultimate Short-Sleeve Top is ideal as a base layer. The ultra-fine Dri-FIT microfiber fabric provides moisture management, and ergonomic seaming with flat seam construction reduces friction. The Swoosh heat transfer is featured at the left chest.
Normally: $20, Now: $11.97 (they only have xs and s) Get yours here!
The North Face The North Face Women’s Velocitee Short. The Velocitee Short is lightweight and comfortable to keep you cool and has an inner pocket and are lightly lined.
Normally: $25, Now: $15 (only have l and xl) Get yours here!
REI Microfleece Earwarmers. A fine choice for fast-paced outdoor sports, this headband protects your ears while allowing your head to vent. Features a Polartec Wind Pro lightweight fleece exclusive to REI. Polartec Wind Pro fleece offers four times the wind protection of traditional fleece without compromising breathability.
Normally: $14.50, Now: $9.83 Get yours here!
Exolite Heat Earwarmers. Exolite Heat earwarmers are triple-layered to provide exceptional warmth in a lightweight, minimalist design for cold-weather athletes. Ear coverings provide two layers of wind-resistant, moisture-wicking microfleece separated by a layer of heat-retaining Thermolite® insulation. Lightweight frames minimize pressure and bulk while providing exceptional comfort; flexible frames adjust to the shape of the head for a secure fit. Anti-microbial finish combats the buildup of odor-causing bacteria; covers are removable for easy cleaning. Reflective accents increase your visibility in low light.
Normally: $28, Now: $10.83 Get yours here!
And even though I posted about these sweet things before, I’m posting again because they are the coolest things ever. Nite Tec Ear-Warmers from REI. For nighttime running and walking, these ear-warmers provide added visibility with an LED light and a design that lets you hear more clearly than conventional ear-warmers. Inside each ear-warmer cover is a Nite Ize LED red light strip that increases your visibility in low light; light strip can be set to on, flashing or off. Patented design wraps securely 180° around the back of your head; on-demand ear sleeves lock it securely in place during high activity. Nite Ize LED light strip can be removed from the cover for washing or battery replacement.
Normally: $45, Now: $15. 83 Get yours here!
So I hope that gave you enough deals to drool over! Tomorrow I’m going to post a new recipe that is delicious and a great workout that I’ve been doing that has really helped me get more toned.
xoxo
Biggest Loser + Deals = Fun
February 4, 2009
So many people have entered my giveaway and I’m so excited to be able to giveaway something that I feel has helped me become more nutritious, and that is saying a lot. I am the queen of fast food, and going to the supermarket is hard for me because I think that the labels would never tell a lie, which is not true. Remember to enter by posting a comment on this blog if you haven’t already!
Most of you know I have a love for the Biggest Loser TV show. Last nights episode was another great one, but I really felt bad for Carla. She wanted it so badly and worked SO hard during the entire show. Where did the producers ever find Joelle? The yellow team and pink teams had it right. “Whenever Joelle opened her mouth whatever came out didn’t make sense.” She was spouting off about going to a higher intensity. What in the world was she talking about. Granted it showed her wandering the gym and never really ‘doing’ anything, but that could also be how they wanted to portray her. Either way, I’m glad that Carla can do it at home, and someone please get Joelle some help!
For working out, I’m still sore from the half this past weekend, but I have vowed that tomorrow morning I’m going to go for a short three mile jog and take it really easy. It’s hard for me to run ‘easier’ than my normal pace, and I hope to ‘learn’ how to do that during my training for my upcoming marathon. I need to realize not every mile needs to be working hard and that sometimes, just getting out there and increasing my endurance and mileage are what I need to succeed.
So today I found a whole bunch of workout stuff on Sale from a bunch of random sites. Enjoy!
Nike Women’s New Cardio Club Jacket. It’s on sale for a variety of prices for different colors, but they are all less than the listing price of $65.00. It’s Dri-FIT with a stand-up collar that looks sleek wherever you decide to wear it. The convenient full-front zip allows for easy on and off, while the side pockets allow you to carry everything you need.
Pick a color and find out the price, Get yours here!
Nike Women’s New Low Impact Long Sport Top. The Nike® women’s Perfect Fit Long Sport Top. Based on the timeless mesh sport top, this style will provide exceptional performance and comfort for hours of free weights or classes. The complete mesh body provides excellent ventilation to keep you cool. Designed for low-impact activities, this top provides comfort with light support. I also like the fact that it’s longer, because let’s be real, not everyone wants their tummy hanging out.
Normally: $36, Now: $19.97. Get yours here! (They also had these on Nordstrom.com, but only had them in an xl)
Nike Women’s Pro Layering Tee. The Nike women’s Pro Ultimate Short-Sleeve Top is ideal as a base layer. The ultra-fine Dri-FIT microfiber fabric provides moisture management, and ergonomic seaming with flat seam construction reduces friction. The Swoosh heat transfer is featured at the left chest.
Normally: $20, Now: $11.97 (they only have xs and s) Get yours here!
The North Face The North Face Women’s Velocitee Short. The Velocitee Short is lightweight and comfortable to keep you cool and has an inner pocket and are lightly lined.
Normally: $25, Now: $15 (only have l and xl) Get yours here!
REI Microfleece Earwarmers. A fine choice for fast-paced outdoor sports, this headband protects your ears while allowing your head to vent. Features a Polartec Wind Pro lightweight fleece exclusive to REI. Polartec Wind Pro fleece offers four times the wind protection of traditional fleece without compromising breathability.
Normally: $14.50, Now: $9.83 Get yours here!
Exolite Heat Earwarmers. Exolite Heat earwarmers are triple-layered to provide exceptional warmth in a lightweight, minimalist design for cold-weather athletes. Ear coverings provide two layers of wind-resistant, moisture-wicking microfleece separated by a layer of heat-retaining Thermolite® insulation. Lightweight frames minimize pressure and bulk while providing exceptional comfort; flexible frames adjust to the shape of the head for a secure fit. Anti-microbial finish combats the buildup of odor-causing bacteria; covers are removable for easy cleaning. Reflective accents increase your visibility in low light.
Normally: $28, Now: $10.83 Get yours here!
And even though I posted about these sweet things before, I’m posting again because they are the coolest things ever. Nite Tec Ear-Warmers from REI. For nighttime running and walking, these ear-warmers provide added visibility with an LED light and a design that lets you hear more clearly than conventional ear-warmers. Inside each ear-warmer cover is a Nite Ize LED red light strip that increases your visibility in low light; light strip can be set to on, flashing or off. Patented design wraps securely 180° around the back of your head; on-demand ear sleeves lock it securely in place during high activity. Nite Ize LED light strip can be removed from the cover for washing or battery replacement.
Normally: $45, Now: $15. 83 Get yours here!
So I hope that gave you enough deals to drool over! Tomorrow I’m going to post a new recipe that is delicious and a great workout that I’ve been doing that has really helped me get more toned.
xoxo
NIKE HATPHONES REVIEW and what’s coming up…
November 20, 2008
I am not going to lie to you, I was very skeptical of these hatphones to begin with, but obviously that didn’t stop me from buying the purple one at the bargain price of $15.97. I didn’t really know what I would get with the hatphones as I always complain about the Nike.com site being very vague and un-descriptive and hard to understand. Normally priced at $60, I figured it had to have something special to make it that price but I honestly had no idea what to expect. Even after much researching I didn’t know if it was actually a beanie with speakers that would play my ipod, or if it was just a hat with an ipod holder.
So after ripping open the box and giving it a test run in my house which seemed to work fine. This morning I awoke to this :
FOG (not smoke!!) Perfect weather to try out my new hatphones. Even though the hatphones had already exceeded my expectations, I didn’t know how good it would stay on while I was actually working out, if I would be able to hear the speakers, it they would stay on the right place on ears. Many questioned to be answered, so my research continued.
I started off my run, and the had definitely did it’s true purpose of being hatphones. It kept my head super warm and my ears were also very warm as well. The hatphones never slid off and I didn’t have to continually keep tugging it down over my ears or forehead either. The speakers were very loud and I could easily hear my music during my entire run. The ipod holder inside my had didn’t bother me at all, I forgot my ipod was even “attached” to my head. The turn wheel is easy to use and there is even a little extra room in the hatphones for the Nike+ system.
The speaker system stayed in place and were very comfortable and didn’t bother me or feel heavy at all. I was worried the hatphones would feel cumbersome, or uncomfortable, or even become to tight on my ears but this was not the case at all. I also was worried that I wouldn’t be able to hear the music out on the main street with many cars and other things going on around me, but the music stayed consistently loud but I was still able to stay alert and hear what was going on if for some reason someone honked at me.
Please don’t judge me in these pictures! It was early and I just woke up. 
Overall the hatphones worked GREAT, exceeded all my expectations, and I would give it the following grades.
Comfort: A because it was comfortable and did what a hat is suppose to do, keep
Stay-on-ability: A- because it stayed on for almost all of my three mile run, and stayed
Coolness Factor: A+ because what is better than having your own speaker system on
Usability: B because for me, the fleece lined inside is almost a little bit to warm
Sound: B+ because some songs seemed a little louder than others, but that
Overall: A- because it is a great product, at a great price, and is super cool and
Check back in tomorrow for an update on Amp’d Abs and how sneaky I was during the class, and also a great running book review! Starting the day after Thanksgiving the RUNNERS CHRISTMAS LIST OF 26.2 things to get for your running buddies, friends and family members will be posted. There are exactly 26.2 days before Christmas the day after Thanksgiving and I’ll be busy posting EVERY DAY with great and thoughtful finds for runners, walkers, joggers, and exercise groupies would love, along with little doses of my life, which I know you all love.
**NIKE HATPHONES REVIEW and what’s coming up…
November 20, 2008
I am not going to lie to you, I was very skeptical of these hatphones to begin with, but obviously that didn’t stop me from buying the purple one at the bargain price of $15.97. I didn’t really know what I would get with the hatphones as I always complain about the Nike.com site being very vague and un-descriptive and hard to understand. Normally priced at $60, I figured it had to have something special to make it that price but I honestly had no idea what to expect. Even after much researching I didn’t know if it was actually a beanie with speakers that would play my ipod, or if it was just a hat with an ipod holder.
So after ripping open the box and giving it a test run in my house which seemed to work fine. This morning I awoke to this :
FOG (not smoke!!) Perfect weather to try out my new hatphones. Even though the hatphones had already exceeded my expectations, I didn’t know how good it would stay on while I was actually working out, if I would be able to hear the speakers, it they would stay on the right place on ears. Many questioned to be answered, so my research continued.
I started off my run, and the had definitely did it’s true purpose of being hatphones. It kept my head super warm and my ears were also very warm as well. The hatphones never slid off and I didn’t have to continually keep tugging it down over my ears or forehead either. The speakers were very loud and I could easily hear my music during my entire run. The ipod holder inside my had didn’t bother me at all, I forgot my ipod was even “attached” to my head. The turn wheel is easy to use and there is even a little extra room in the hatphones for the Nike+ system.
The speaker system stayed in place and were very comfortable and didn’t bother me or feel heavy at all. I was worried the hatphones would feel cumbersome, or uncomfortable, or even become to tight on my ears but this was not the case at all. I also was worried that I wouldn’t be able to hear the music out on the main street with many cars and other things going on around me, but the music stayed consistently loud but I was still able to stay alert and hear what was going on if for some reason someone honked at me.
Please don’t judge me in these pictures! It was early and I just woke up. Overall the hatphones worked GREAT, exceeded all my expectations, and I would give it the following grades.
Comfort: A because it was comfortable and did what a hat is suppose to do, keep
Stay-on-ability: A- because it stayed on for almost all of my three mile run, and stayed
Coolness Factor: A+ because what is better than having your own speaker system on
Usability: B because for me, the fleece lined inside is almost a little bit to warm
Sound: B+ because some songs seemed a little louder than others, but that
Overall: A- because it is a great product, at a great price, and is super cool and
Check back in tomorrow for an update on Amp’d Abs and how sneaky I was during the class, and also a great running book review! Starting the day after Thanksgiving the RUNNERS CHRISTMAS LIST OF 26.2 things to get for your running buddies, friends and family members will be posted. There are exactly 26.2 days before Christmas the day after Thanksgiving and I’ll be busy posting EVERY DAY with great and thoughtful finds for runners, walkers, joggers, and exercise groupies would love, along with little doses of my life, which I know you all love.
**Didgeridoo
November 19, 2008
Yes, you heard me right. If you watched last nights Biggest Loser episode, you know that Ed said that they would be in “didgeridoo” if they lost. What was he talking about? Oh Ed and Heba. This is a didgeridoo… So how would you all be in there?
Anyways, I was a little shocked at the outcome, and though Amy C. was my hero last week, I don’t know if she made the right decision this week. I do admire her ability to ‘forgive and forget’ so to speak with how she kept Vicki after how many times did she call her a backstabbing B? And taking a bite from the Apple? Seriously Vicki is on some type of drug, I tell you.
I will really miss Coleen on the show, and oh by the way, what happened to individual play. Amy C, the moment you fall below your own ‘blue team’ is going to throw you under the bus no questions asked. Bob even was shocked that she sent Brady home, but seriously Bob, she wants to win Biggest Loser, not allow the Blue Team to win. It’s one person who wins, not teams. Anyways, enough venting about Biggest Loser.
Amp’d Abs was really good on Monday, and I did my 20-20-20 and I really feel that it gets a lot of my muscles working and my heart rate going, which is really the key to any work out your going to be doing. I wasn’t sore after the Abs class Tuesday like I was the week before, and I feel like it’s really helping tone. I forget how many different things you can do that really work your abs, including planks, and many different ways of doing sit ups. Tonight I have Amp’d Abs again and I’ll probably do a 30 minute run and a 20 minute bike. Watching them do spin yesterday on the show made me want to get out there and get working out hardcore again.
I am going to run outside tomorrow morning for the first time since the fires happened. The smoke and ash have subsided so that means back out to pound the pavement. It’s only until something gets taken away from you that you realize how much you miss it. What a feeling it is to have that brisk morning air nip at my cheeks and cut through my clothes into my bones. To be able to be outside when no one else is around, it’s irreplaceable.
Today my hat will be delivered! It seemed like it took long enough, so I finally tracked the package this morning. I am so excited to try it out and I’ll let you know how it goes and if it really works as well as the Nike site said it would.
I also found on the Nike site that in their sale section you can purchase shirts from many of the races they’ve put on. So even if you weren’t able to get into many of their sold out races you can still get the t-shirt. Kind of cheating, but oh well, if you really want a shirt they have some cute ones. Good luck on maneuvering that site though, it’s quite the confusing and unorganized site.
I am kind of in a funky weird mood lately. I guess growing up means some things must be let go, and thought it’s hard, I know that it’s a fact of life. I think I’m realizing some peoples true colors, and though painful, I know that it’s for the best. I never thought I would be thankful to the blogging community, but I am glad that everyone is so supportive and has such good advice for so many different things. Who would have guessed it!
Stay out of the didgeridoo!
xoxo
Didgeridoo
November 19, 2008
Yes, you heard me right. If you watched last nights Biggest Loser episode, you know that Ed said that they would be in “didgeridoo” if they lost. What was he talking about? Oh Ed and Heba. This is a didgeridoo… So how would you all be in there?
Anyways, I was a little shocked at the outcome, and though Amy C. was my hero last week, I don’t know if she made the right decision this week. I do admire her ability to ‘forgive and forget’ so to speak with how she kept Vicki after how many times did she call her a backstabbing B? And taking a bite from the Apple? Seriously Vicki is on some type of drug, I tell you.
I will really miss Coleen on the show, and oh by the way, what happened to individual play. Amy C, the moment you fall below your own ‘blue team’ is going to throw you under the bus no questions asked. Bob even was shocked that she sent Brady home, but seriously Bob, she wants to win Biggest Loser, not allow the Blue Team to win. It’s one person who wins, not teams. Anyways, enough venting about Biggest Loser.
Amp’d Abs was really good on Monday, and I did my 20-20-20 and I really feel that it gets a lot of my muscles working and my heart rate going, which is really the key to any work out your going to be doing. I wasn’t sore after the Abs class Tuesday like I was the week before, and I feel like it’s really helping tone. I forget how many different things you can do that really work your abs, including planks, and many different ways of doing sit ups. Tonight I have Amp’d Abs again and I’ll probably do a 30 minute run and a 20 minute bike. Watching them do spin yesterday on the show made me want to get out there and get working out hardcore again.
I am going to run outside tomorrow morning for the first time since the fires happened. The smoke and ash have subsided so that means back out to pound the pavement. It’s only until something gets taken away from you that you realize how much you miss it. What a feeling it is to have that brisk morning air nip at my cheeks and cut through my clothes into my bones. To be able to be outside when no one else is around, it’s irreplaceable.
Today my hat will be delivered! It seemed like it took long enough, so I finally tracked the package this morning. I am so excited to try it out and I’ll let you know how it goes and if it really works as well as the Nike site said it would.
I also found on the Nike site that in their sale section you can purchase shirts from many of the races they’ve put on. So even if you weren’t able to get into many of their sold out races you can still get the t-shirt. Kind of cheating, but oh well, if you really want a shirt they have some cute ones. Good luck on maneuvering that site though, it’s quite the confusing and unorganized site.
I am kind of in a funky weird mood lately. I guess growing up means some things must be let go, and thought it’s hard, I know that it’s a fact of life. I think I’m realizing some peoples true colors, and though painful, I know that it’s for the best. I never thought I would be thankful to the blogging community, but I am glad that everyone is so supportive and has such good advice for so many different things. Who would have guessed it!
Stay out of the didgeridoo!
xoxo
Thursday Goodie Bites
September 18, 2008
So my cousins and I have this saying that something that is a small dessert like object it is called a “Goodie-bite”. We figure it’s still a goodie, even if we are limiting ourselves to just small bite. In our dutch family there are many treats we refer to as goodie bites. Today is filled with goodie bites on the Chic Runner, from fashion to a few cool tips.
First off though, I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful get well wishes. With about 10,000 mgs of Vitamin C floating through my system, 200 oz. of tea, and of course NyQuil for good nights sleep, my seal cough is slowly going away. This leads to another interesting fact though. Because of my run down state I have not ran this entire week. I realized that if I continue running, I will make myself more sick and not properly allow healing. While talking to one of my friends who knew I was sick they said, “You are either deathly ill, or healthy, there is no in between for you.” Which is unfortunately very true. So I figured I’ll run a long run on Saturday and just start fresh next week, and work hard, instead of doing three weeks of crappy training, because I would continue to be sick. We’ll see how that works out.
Yesterday after work, I was walking to my car, and it was the most beautiful Southern California running weather, and I wanted nothing more than to go to a jog. Unfortunately, I knew that this would only hinder my getting better process, so instead I endured the pain of getting my almost unibrow waxed. (Okay just kidding, it wasn’t even close to a unibrow, but I’m paranoid and it was getting beyond plucking repair. I like to think that in my diseased state, was too weak to pluck, or you can blame me for being lazy.) So next week I will be able to enjoy the fresh air and nice breezes on my evening runs and with wonderful looking brows…
Now for the goodie-bites. Lookie what I have found.
First off we have the Adidas’s Women’s Soft Touch Pants.
They come in Pink Cherry/Black combination and are simply delicious. I have a pair like these soft touch, and they are not lying about the soft touch. The pants are reversible ClimaLite® material and are suitable for running or jogging. They have mesh inserts on the face side and solid fabric on the reverse allow you to customize your protection based on weather and level of activity, which is a huge bonus. Flatlock seams for reversibility and comfort ensure a chafe-resistant time, another big plus. They have wonderful features called pockets, shocking I know. Instead of being 54.99, they are currently on sale for 19.99.
Obviously everyone knows I’m obsessed with Nordstrom, and I have an undying affection for Nike as well, so therefore this precious find screamed my name… The Nike Modern Fit Jacket.
I love this jacket for so many reasons, first off the price. It was 75.00 and now it’s 49.90. Sure it’s still pricey, but I know for the price I’m paying I’m getting a lot. It comes in two different cute but not obnoxious colors and I can feel this working for a run, on my way to the gym and even over jeans in the fall and winter months. It has a nice shape to help the fit of the jacket, not making it boxy like some workout jackets can be. Pockets again are a huge plus, and the spandex in it, means it will fit again and again, even if I decide to take some time off running. (HA!)
Next we have this little thing that Starbucks introduced called the Power Protein Plate. It basically has all my life staples in it, including cheese, an apple, a bagel, peanut butter and grapes.
Now it’s 4.95, which is a little pricey, but at the same time, it’s on the go, easy to eat and is super tasty. Just make sure the sprig of grapes is ripe, and not ‘sad’ as some websites have stated some of the plates to be filled with ‘sad grapes’. I wouldn’t want anyone to have sad grapes and blame me! The plate has 330 calories with peanut butter, 260 without which is about one-third of your daily protein intake.
Also another food tip from Eat This, Not That! (my favorite book of all time) Swaps Section.
You can eat two Mc Donald’s Egg McMuffin’s for the same amount of calories as one sesame seed bagel with cream cheese.
It may be shocking, but it’s true, and that is the exact reason why I love this book. I used to always think that a bagel with cream cheese (okay, maybe the amount of cream cheese I was putting on was a little unnecessary) was much better than eating something like a McMuffin. Wrong! That’s what the book taught me in so many different ways. It’s so helpful to keep around, I swear. So the book is not only great because not only because I am obsessed with Egg McMuffins, but because it reflects what we think is the key to successful weight loss: satisfying your cravings with smarter choices, not eliminating the foods you love altogether. So another plug for the book, I know, but I’m shamelessly a promoter for it, it’s amazing.
Hope everyone has a great weekend, and next week something big will happen at Chic… besides me giving a review of the new oatmeal at Starbucks! Get Excited!
xoxo
Thursday Goodie Bites
September 18, 2008
So my cousins and I have this saying that something that is a small dessert like object it is called a “Goodie-bite”. We figure it’s still a goodie, even if we are limiting ourselves to just small bite. In our dutch family there are many treats we refer to as goodie bites. Today is filled with goodie bites on the Chic Runner, from fashion to a few cool tips.
First off though, I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful get well wishes. With about 10,000 mgs of Vitamin C floating through my system, 200 oz. of tea, and of course NyQuil for good nights sleep, my seal cough is slowly going away. This leads to another interesting fact though. Because of my run down state I have not ran this entire week. I realized that if I continue running, I will make myself more sick and not properly allow healing. While talking to one of my friends who knew I was sick they said, “You are either deathly ill, or healthy, there is no in between for you.” Which is unfortunately very true. So I figured I’ll run a long run on Saturday and just start fresh next week, and work hard, instead of doing three weeks of crappy training, because I would continue to be sick. We’ll see how that works out.
Yesterday after work, I was walking to my car, and it was the most beautiful Southern California running weather, and I wanted nothing more than to go to a jog. Unfortunately, I knew that this would only hinder my getting better process, so instead I endured the pain of getting my almost unibrow waxed. (Okay just kidding, it wasn’t even close to a unibrow, but I’m paranoid and it was getting beyond plucking repair. I like to think that in my diseased state, was too weak to pluck, or you can blame me for being lazy.) So next week I will be able to enjoy the fresh air and nice breezes on my evening runs and with wonderful looking brows…
Now for the goodie-bites. Lookie what I have found.
First off we have the Adidas’s Women’s Soft Touch Pants.
They come in Pink Cherry/Black combination and are simply delicious. I have a pair like these soft touch, and they are not lying about the soft touch. The pants are reversible ClimaLite® material and are suitable for running or jogging. They have mesh inserts on the face side and solid fabric on the reverse allow you to customize your protection based on weather and level of activity, which is a huge bonus. Flatlock seams for reversibility and comfort ensure a chafe-resistant time, another big plus. They have wonderful features called pockets, shocking I know. Instead of being 54.99, they are currently on sale for 19.99.
Obviously everyone knows I’m obsessed with Nordstrom, and I have an undying affection for Nike as well, so therefore this precious find screamed my name… The Nike Modern Fit Jacket.
I love this jacket for so many reasons, first off the price. It was 75.00 and now it’s 49.90. Sure it’s still pricey, but I know for the price I’m paying I’m getting a lot. It comes in two different cute but not obnoxious colors and I can feel this working for a run, on my way to the gym and even over jeans in the fall and winter months. It has a nice shape to help the fit of the jacket, not making it boxy like some workout jackets can be. Pockets again are a huge plus, and the spandex in it, means it will fit again and again, even if I decide to take some time off running. (HA!)
Next we have this little thing that Starbucks introduced called the Power Protein Plate. It basically has all my life staples in it, including cheese, an apple, a bagel, peanut butter and grapes.
Now it’s 4.95, which is a little pricey, but at the same time, it’s on the go, easy to eat and is super tasty. Just make sure the sprig of grapes is ripe, and not ‘sad’ as some websites have stated some of the plates to be filled with ‘sad grapes’. I wouldn’t want anyone to have sad grapes and blame me! The plate has 330 calories with peanut butter, 260 without which is about one-third of your daily protein intake.
Also another food tip from Eat This, Not That! (my favorite book of all time) Swaps Section.
You can eat two Mc Donald’s Egg McMuffin’s for the same amount of calories as one sesame seed bagel with cream cheese.
It may be shocking, but it’s true, and that is the exact reason why I love this book. I used to always think that a bagel with cream cheese (okay, maybe the amount of cream cheese I was putting on was a little unnecessary) was much better than eating something like a McMuffin. Wrong! That’s what the book taught me in so many different ways. It’s so helpful to keep around, I swear. So the book is not only great because not only because I am obsessed with Egg McMuffins, but because it reflects what we think is the key to successful weight loss: satisfying your cravings with smarter choices, not eliminating the foods you love altogether. So another plug for the book, I know, but I’m shamelessly a promoter for it, it’s amazing.
Hope everyone has a great weekend, and next week something big will happen at Chic… besides me giving a review of the new oatmeal at Starbucks! Get Excited!
xoxo
All Things Apple…
September 11, 2008
Yesterday was a big day for the iPod community as Apple had it’s tech conference releasing information on many of it’s new products. Mostly, these conferences are super hush-hush, and this one was no different. Though I did follow the live blog of http://gizmodo.com/, which was very entertaining as well as informative, I’ve done some sleuthing on my own to find out what is key to the running community about these reinvented Apple Products and also included some pictures.
First off we have the new iPod nano, which now comes in nine amazing colors. Obviously I’m grabbing the pink one when the checkbook allows…
Talk about stopping traffic, these babies are as bright as they look and there are a couple new cool features, which includes a new curved all-aluminum body style and a glass screen. It includes the new Genius feature, which is comparable to a personal DJ by creating play lists and finding songs in your personal library that go together. (Running play list anyone?) Also it has the shake feature, which I have found to be fun on my iPhone, that shuffles your music for you. At initial thought, I think this feature would be great to shuffle, but then my mind thought about running, because of the shaking movement, does that mean your iPod will constantly be changing songs? Something to definitely look into, but I doubt Apple would make such a silly mistake as that. They look great though, and are compatible with my much loved Nike+ System as well. Starting at $149 for an 8GB isn’t too pricey, so that’s another plus.
Secondly, the released the new iPod Touch which is the one that looks like exactly like the iPhone, but isn’t a phone. Anyways, this one has a sleeker design, and also has (drum roll please) Nike+ BUILT IN! Amazing, if you ask me, but at a costly $229, that is a pretty expensive system for a ‘running iPod‘.
Unfortunately, the only iPod to have the Nike+ application built in is the newest iPod Touch, and there are no known applications for purchase or free for the old iPod Touch or iPhone, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the iPhone app sometime soon!
Both the new iTouch and iPod are also sleeker and slimmer and Steve Jobs called them the “Funniest iPods Ever.”
And about the iPhone, I love mine, it’s simply amazing and I recommend it to anyone.
Another thing that goes with iPods is obviously accessories! Accessories are what make anything happen, so Apple doesn’t fall short of amazing there as well. Apple was of course prepared and already has the new armbands available for the new iPods.
All Things Apple…
September 10, 2008
Yesterday was a big day for the iPod community as Apple had it’s tech conference releasing information on many of it’s new products. Mostly, these conferences are super hush-hush, and this one was no different. Though I did follow the live blog of http://gizmodo.com/, which was very entertaining as well as informative, I’ve done some sleuthing on my own to find out what is key to the running community about these reinvented Apple Products and also included some pictures.
First off we have the new iPod nano, which now comes in nine amazing colors. Obviously I’m grabbing the pink one when the checkbook allows…
Talk about stopping traffic, these babies are as bright as they look and there are a couple new cool features, which includes a new curved all-aluminum body style and a glass screen. It includes the new Genius feature, which is comparable to a personal DJ by creating play lists and finding songs in your personal library that go together. (Running play list anyone?) Also it has the shake feature, which I have found to be fun on my iPhone, that shuffles your music for you. At initial thought, I think this feature would be great to shuffle, but then my mind thought about running, because of the shaking movement, does that mean your iPod will constantly be changing songs? Something to definitely look into, but I doubt Apple would make such a silly mistake as that. They look great though, and are compatible with my much loved Nike+ System as well. Starting at $149 for an 8GB isn’t too pricey, so that’s another plus.
Secondly, the released the new iPod Touch which is the one that looks like exactly like the iPhone, but isn’t a phone. Anyways, this one has a sleeker design, and also has (drum roll please) Nike+ BUILT IN! Amazing, if you ask me, but at a costly $229, that is a pretty expensive system for a ‘running iPod‘.
Unfortunately, the only iPod to have the Nike+ application built in is the newest iPod Touch, and there are no known applications for purchase or free for the old iPod Touch or iPhone, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the iPhone app sometime soon!
Both the new iTouch and iPod are also sleeker and slimmer and Steve Jobs called them the “Funniest iPods Ever.”
And about the iPhone, I love mine, it’s simply amazing and I recommend it to anyone.
Another thing that goes with iPods is obviously accessories! Accessories are what make anything happen, so Apple doesn’t fall short of amazing there as well. Apple was of course prepared and already has the new armbands available for the new iPods.
