Guest Post - Run. Influence. Change the world with Run 10 Feed 10.

Hey NeverEver's,

Its Tuesday! One day closer to the weekend of course ^_^. But today is also Guest Post day. And with this one...well this one is something we can all do. The Run 10 Feed 10 is an amazing run that help give 10 meals to people that are in need.

It doesn't matter how fast you go or if you have ever run a 10k before (you all know I haven't) but we can all do it! Or we can help with the fundraising.

Read on!

Run. Influence. Change the world with Run 10 Feed 10.

Think about the last time you said, “I’m starving.” Were you (really)? Think about what it feels like to be
hungry. Think about what it feels like to run. Hungry=negative, painful empty tummy. Running=positive,
energized body. Do you do both? I don’t, but I have that choice. I also have the choice to counter the
negative (hunger) with the positive (running) by participating in Run 10 Feed 10.

What’s all the hype about? Millions (like 50 million) people or more are hungry. 17 million of those
people are children. Children! In the US, 1 in 6 American children are wondering when they will get their
next meal. Think about six kids who you know; yup, one of them might be the victim of hunger, which
may impact their growth, strength and ability to learn. NO! These children are our future. These children
may care for us when we’re old. So stand up, lace up those sneakers and help our future Americans
while we still have the power to take action! Help them get fed. Help them not worry about food.

Yes, you! That’s right join the Run 10 Feed 10 initiative with Women’s Health and the FEED Foundation
(www.thefeedfoundation.org) to fight domestic hunger. I know, you’re asking what that even means.
Well, it’s as simple as lacing up your sneakers. By running a 10k at one of the seven events throughout
the United States (or you can even sign up to run your own), you provide meals to ten people in your
community. Hunger is a global problem, but a solvable one.

Run 10 Feed 10 PSA 2013

Want to know more about the FEED Foundation? The FEED foundation is an organization started by
Lauren Bush Lauren, grand-daughter of former President George W. Bush and wife of David Lauren.  The
FEED foundation is dedicated to the mission of providing meals for people throughout the globe. Even
in America, there is a hunger problem. 1 in 5 children do not know where their next meal is coming
from.   As of 2011, the FEED foundation has provided 60 million free meals to children around the globe
through their FEED Projects which includes partnerships with companies like Target, Disney, DKNY, and
more.  Women’s Health is super proud to work with an organization like FEED.  The money you raise
goes directly to a local charity in your hometown filtered through the foundation.

I, Women’s Health and the FEED Foundation need your help. It’s as simple as registering online.

#Run10Feed10

Facts:

Register at www.run10feed10.com
Races and fun runs will occur in September and October of 2013 throughout the U.S.
The flagship event in NYC is this Saturday, September 22
Runs are open to women and men, 18+.

Not a runner? No problem, we got you. Participate today by donating to the cause.
Women's Health and their Action Heroes goal is to raise one million meals for people across the U.S.
Sounds like a hefty challenge, but we succeeded last year and hope to do so again. We're currently at
731,080 meals! According to the FEED Foundation website, $15 will provide $100 meals and $45 will
feed a family of Four for an entire month. Awesome! Can you help? How about putting those weekly
coffees on hold, skip happy hour one night or that 3pm craving and donate to a Women’s Health Action
hero here:

http://www.crowdrise.com/run10feed10boston-2013/fundraiser/actionherojaimedesim

In fact, check out this promo:

What are you waiting for? Changing the world is just a few clicks and steps away.

Xoxo,

Jaime, WH Boston Action Hero

Woman's Heath Magazine: Fusion Fest

Hey NeverEver's!!

Welcome to the beginning of a 3 day Weekend! If you have made it this far I say we should pat ourselves on the back! We made it and we are going to enjoy it!

However, I want to go back a few days...back to Wednesday! Cause well Thursday was horrible with my food poisoning, so I don't want to talk about that one ^_^.

So on Wednesday, it started out at work with an International Pot Luck Day! In which I brought some meatloaf (seriously couldn't think of anything 'American' lol). But they also had a competition that you could dress up for the 'Most Ethic'.

After consulting with my HR, making sure I could dress up and not be that particular ethnicity...I present you with my outfit!

I actually got that Yukata from an exchange student that I worked with when I was younger. It is also the same outfit that the Hubby finally 'saw' me once Halloween a long time ago ^_~. So this outfit has brought me pretty good luck.

And now it got me $150, in which I am getting my hair done with! Oh Ya! Have the appointment for tomorrow and I really can't wait!

So from being dressed up in a Yukata, different from a Kimono as it isn't AS formal and mainly used for Summer Parties, it was tiring. Hey you try walking fast with your legs in a small dress lol.

I was so ready for my after work party! The Woman's Health Magazine Fusion Fest! In which...workout attire was strongly recommended ^_^

I did oh so love the beach weather on Thursday as well. It wasn't to hot and it wasn't to cold! Perfect!

When I first walked into the Hotel there were having another party as well. That one was for Orbitz, but as soon as I saw the flag I knew where I was going to! 

The bags were the cutest things! Inside was some Vita Cocunut Water, passes to a local hair salon (so am going to try them out) and of course the latest issue of Woman's Health Magazine. 

I took this candid shot while heading to my fitness class. I just loved that there was already people milling about and talking fitness so early. It really felt like a community ^_^

So this is my 'After a KickAss Barre Class' face. I am smiling but oh so red. Gotta love being white...it really shows when you work hard...or just don't breath. Either way gets you red ^_^.

Anyways, I have never taken a Barre Class before and I was excited to try it out. In my head I was picturing tutu's, pink things, and ballet. None of it which was true.

Barre class really works your muscles without bring up your heart rate. Not to say that it isn't pumping...it just isn't pumping as much as a Zumba Class. But, I liked it. There was even a short bar just for me ^_^. We worked with bands instead of weights, which from what I understood was a change in pace. Did these leg raises and stood on our toes. I didn't know my ankles needed to be worked out but they did, and it felt good. I also liked the stretching. Felt that it did my whole body.

The class was challenging enough where there was times I couldn't do the whole set without taking a breath but easy enough where I didn't feel over-whelmed (I am looking at you first class of spin) and didn't want to come back.

My verdict of Barre Class: Take it! If you have been doing weights and doing the same thing, do something different with those muscles. You will be sore the next day...but a pleasant sore not a 'OMG I can't move' sore (really looking at you BodyPump)

After working out I really needed a tall glass of something. Happily they were passing out these babies. Now I got a regular Vita Coco in my goodie bag but they had this Peach & Mango one. It really tasted of Peaches & Mango's. Which was a happy surprise since Coconut isn't exactly my favorite fruit...like at all. 

There was a clothes vendor there called 'Strut-This'. They had all of these cute tops and bottoms that I just wanted to buy right up. However, I couldn't...it wasn't possible. So I got the one above! It fits like a dream and the color's are just awesome! 

However, the real reason I went there, besides the goodie bag, the workouts, the drinks and the clothes, is the woman above. Kit Rich. She is one of the finalists for the Woman's Health Magazine 'The Next Fitness Star'. The voting starts on June 15th.

But what I was really impressed by was the feeling of welcome that Kit projected onto everyone. I watched her talk to several other people, taking her time answering questions and giving each one individual attention. When it came my turn, well I only had a few questions but I did love the answers.

We talked about how she had body issues with how she looked for the longest time. That her family was un-healthy, her brother lost over 100 pounds (yay him). And that she never thought she would get into 'fitness'. That she just fell into it when her own Pilates teacher told her that she could be a great teacher. Which, after watching her talking with people and me, I completely agree with that teacher!

But what caught me the most was the article she wrote for Self. I remembered reading it a few months ago and how it hit me. How it touched me while reading it, and meeting her in person it felt even more real. That article about '10 Year Late Self-Expression'. I remember thinking that I could relate to how she was and wasn't what she thought she would be in that letter. If you haven't read it I would HIGHLY recommend it.

So, it is possible to not only change your own life but those around you. And if you had that chance...wouldn't you take it? That is what Kit did. And I respect her for that.

Okay NeverEver's, Hubby is about to take me out on Date Night, so I am ending this post. However, don't forget that to check out that article ^_~

What Has Been Happening!?!

Hey NeverEver's!

I am alive! Yay! Seriously have been feeling really weird lately. Especially in the stomach and wooziness. Really thinking its the penecilin that my dentist had to shoot up my tooth for my tooth infection. I am just happy that as of this Thursday I will be finished with the root canal and this tooth business! At least until I get insurance...then I am sure it will start all over again lol.

Anyways, I do have some things to update everyone on. Sit down...this might take a while ^_~



So I get to do a review of Zola! I just got the box yesterday and it came as a surprise because I had completely forgotten that I had signed up for it.

Plus it came with sunglasses! How awesome is that!!! I mean the drinks were enough and I can't wait to try them...but that the company threw in the glasses. They have my attention!

So the review of the Acai drink and the 2 coconut waters is coming soon.

I promise!

So this weekend the Hubby and I went shopping. It was not only to get things that we needed, pants...we really needed pants!, but to also get ready for the main event next month, Electric Daisy Carnavial.

We went to this really big Mall / Outlet thingy called Ontario Mills and I tell you. Just look at what I was able to burn while just walking and lugging all those bags around!

Did I mention that I got a tutu!! Which I am SO using for my next fun race ^_^

Next up is that...I got my computer back! Yup, its back from the shop and happy in my lap where it should be! 

I really can't tell you how happy it is to have my baby back with me. 

As much as the Hubby was awesome in letting me borrow is computer, and he was awesome, it just wasn't mine.

Mine is bigger...and well just mine. 

So it is with great joy that I say...Welcome Back!

This is just a public service announcement! And a Very Important One At That!

Have Fun! That is it. 

So many people have been serious lately. But even in a life change of losing weight. It is necessary to go out and have fun!

If you don't...you might be losing sight of not only the reason why you started but letting yourself stress out.

And we all know Stress isn't good for Weight Loss!

I haven't been very good at working out lately. Monday I forgot my gym bag for my lunch run, and felt super weird after work (I did take my walk though) 

And today, well I forgot my breakfast. OY! I was STARVING by the time lunch came. So no Lunch Run for me. 

But to make up for it. I wanted something heart pounding and burning! I chose the Shaun T Hip Hop Ab's. 

It was fun, heart pounding, sweat inducing, just hard enough, workout of the night! ^_^

I have been very faithful to having my Shakeology all last week and into Monday, today...well not so much, and I am feeling a difference.

It keeps me full. 

I don't have as much cravings.

I don't feel the need for coffee.

My appetite is smaller.

I cannot wait to see how I feel how by the time the bag is gone. Especially since this is everything in just the first week.


So there is just two more things. The first is that I did join with a group of people in BeachBody to do a 5 Day Slim Down. Thank you Alissa for inviting me ^_^

I am down to 204, that is 2 pounds form last week fyi. And I cannot wait to see how I come out at the end of this week.

Second is for tomorrow!

I got invited to go to Santa Monica with Woman's Health Magazine to take some Core Fusion Workout Classes with the Next Fitness Star. I am heading there after work and already signed up for Core Fusion Barre (really looking forward to that one) and Core Fusion Sport.

So if you are in the Santa Monica area...join me! You can still RSVP! And if you aren't in Santa Monica but still interested!?!? Well they are having it in other places. Just go to the bottom of the page and you can see where they are hosting them all!

Okay NeverEver's, I have to get lots of sleep tonight because I am going to wake up early to get ready for work tomorrow. It is an International Pot Luck and I gotta make sure my Surprise MeatLoaf is ready to go...plus my surprise!

Workout of the Day: Olympic Training 2

Hey NeverEver's!

So since there are so many different Olympic sports out there...and even more wonderful athletes to follow. I decided that during the Olympic season each of my workouts would have something that has been taken from these healthy people!

Here is the article Sarah Haskin's

And don't forget to cheer for you team / country for the London Olympics 2012! Of course I am full TeamUSA but I did have to cheer for TeamRussia on the Gymnastics last night. 

Okay NeverEver's so get out there and move. Try some of these moves or your old favorites. Doesn't matter the more you move the less you are sitting down!