And the Moment You Have Been Waiting For…
August 20, 2009 by Karissa
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The Winner of the Hoover Platinum Cyclonic is: #98, NAD! Congrats, emailing you now!
Mix1- Heather C
2 Sanuk winners-Stephanie LaPlante, Clenna
All Nighter Dry Shampoo-Dwalline, stickybean12, heather e
Product Winners- Israel, Elkaye, Catherine, Laura C, vicky h
Congrats to everyone! And please remember there is never any limit to when you can win again, so please don’t think that because you won one of these, that you can’t win a Fitness Week prize!
I do need to mention that having a button on Myspace or Facebook doesn’t count for entries. Most of those sites are set up privately and I just don’t think it is quite fair. thanks for understanding!
I also wanted to ask you to please please please do not just copy my posts and paste them on your blog and use that as a blog entry. I don’t mind if you copy a snippet, or the part where I list what is being given away. The problem is that google can ding my page rank for there being duplicate content elsewhere on the internet. So basically if you have the same post, and 3 other people, we end up with 5 people with the exact same content and google doesn’t like that. For some reason this happened several times yesterday, if you have any questions about it, please feel free to ask me. I am not upset with anyone, I just wanted to make sure it was explained! thanks, carry on. =)
This is How We Stay Motivated for Fitness, So How Do You?
August 20, 2009 by Karissa
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How do you stay motivated? Isn’t that one of the hardest parts of staying fit and keeping healthy? If it isn’t I am so jealous! Working late, not getting enough sleep, and plain ol “not feelin it” are usually my fit enemies!
So I asked people around the web what they do to keep motivated. I got some really great answers.
Cat at Mom Blog Talk with 3 Kids and Us, says,
“One of my motivators is to keep photos on hand of my trouble spots. The reminder gives me the umph I need to get up and get moving to work on them.” and even left me a link for an example!
Amanda from Confessions of a Household Six had to say,
“The Wii Fit honestly keeps me motivated. It’s a daily dose of reality. I don’t necessarily agree with some of the weights they think are healthy (It wants DH to be 150ish and he’d be a rail), but that fat little Mii up there is motivation.”
chunkiest I could find online! and he isn't even that big!!
I love that! the little chunky butt is hilarious!
Kate at The Shopping Mama says,
“I need much more short term goals to keep me motivated. Like, Erin of the Mom Buzz being motivated to work so hard for something next year blows my mind. I need to think “I want to fit in to those jeans by next month” or “I want to lose 5 pounds by my husband’s birthday” even if my over all goal is much larger. And then I totally reward myself with something when I meet those short-term goals with a pedicure or date night or something.”
Reward yourself when you meet short term goals!
Kadi from Womb at the Insane says,
“MUSIC. I cannot possibly sit still when music is on. It is an automatic movement inducing element.”
I am so with her on this one! I love to dance, and I have an Ipod loaded with dancy tunes. Funky Grateful Deads tunes (shakedown street), The Black Keys, Soulive, My Morning Jacket, Beck, The Roots and i could really go on and on!
Kara of Through Hazel Eyes, agrees with Cat,
“Like Cat, I have a picture Rob took of me in my bikini sitting next to the computer. I can see all my trouble areas and it makes me think twice before grabbing that snack before I sit down to work on the computer.”
Louise at This is My Life Journey commented,
“I really like tropical flavored water and fresh vegetables so hubby cuts me fresh vegetables each day and after my time on the treadmill I eat my fresh veggies and drink my tropical flavored water. “
hmm, she is on to something. I use a lot of frozen berries in my water, the water tastes so good, and when you get to the end, you have a little snack too! blueberries are great for this!
Natalie at RedSox Mommy had this to say,
“Thinking of a future event helps me to be motivated. Like thinking of an upcoming vacation or a family picture. Right now I’m thinking about trying for another baby and want to lose a little weight first. So I keep thinking about holding a cuddly little bundle of baby cuteness when I feel like giving up. It keeps me going for a little bit more.”
How sweet is that? Sometimes this works for me too!
Canine Hope ResQ at Twitter tweeted this to me,
“I stay motivated for fitness by reminding myself our dogs need to know there is a world outside of the home. -We walk new places.”
You can also visit Canine Hope Rescue to find out more.
Thank you all so much for participating! I think these are all outstanding tips and tools!
One of my motivators is to find a REALISTIC photo of someone I admire and has a body I desire. Keeping that in my billfold, on the fridge, in my car, whatever, it is there! just though of this one, but you could even put it on your phone!
And when I say realistic and admire, I don’t mean Heidi Kluum. I mean we all know she is an alien to be able to pop back like that after pregnancy. I am getting more at people who have succeeded on Biggest Loser.
So we shared ours! What do you do to stay motivated when you start to slack? I would love your tips and tricks!
Honeydrop Beverages Review and 1 Day Giveaway
I love sweet drinks at times. and I don’t mind calories as much as I mind the refined sugar, or the artificial flavorings.
The makers of Honeydrop invite you to “bee alive” with their line of non-carbonated, honey-infused beverages as an alternative to the juice drinks and sweet flavored waters on the market. USDA-certified organic and OU-certified kosher, in BPA-free bottles, this is a drink one can feel good about.
Honeydrop is a lightly-flavored line of honey drinks, water blended with honey and juice or tea. David Luks, who converted to the organic lifestyle for health reasons, conceived of Honeydrop as an alternative to sodas, juice drinks and flavored waters that use refined sugar, and juices that may have no added sugar, but are very high in natural sugars and carbohydrates.
Table sugar is stripped of most nutritive value, while honey contains 2% minerals, vitamins, pollen and protein. The nutrients include B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and some amino acids. The flower nectar itself is composed mainly of sucrose and water; the bees add enzymes that create additional chemical compounds, inverting the sucrose into fructose and glucose (due to the high level of fructose, honey is three times sweeter than table sugar). The water is then evaporated to an average of 18%; honey has so little water that it rarely spoils, and edible honey has been found in the tombs of the Pharaohs!
Unlike honey, table sugar lacks a nutrient profile—that’s why sugar-laden foods are called “empty calories.” Instead of providing nutrition, they draw upon the body’s nutrients in order to be metabolized into the system. When these nutrients are all used up, metabolizing of cholesterol and fatty acid is impeded, contributing to higher cholesterol and promoting obesity. So honey or other low-glycemic sweeteners (agave syrup, maple syrup) are smarter choices for sweetening than sugar.
Forty different organic honeys were sampled before a Brazilian rainforest honey from the Amazon was chosen for the drink. To be certified organic, there must be a minimum two mile border around the flowers where the nectar is gathered, so no pesticides or herbicides can drift onto the crop. The crop, and the land on which it is grown, cannot have been sprayed with any chemicals in the prior three years.
The all-organic ingredients are blended into four flavors:
BEE GOOD-Apples & Honey Honeydrop
Apple juice, honey and water create a lovely honey-flavored apple juice drink (photo above). Nicknamed “Good,” we agree—Apples & Honey is a favorite (although Mr. Luks means that it’s good because “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”).
BEE ALIVE-Blood Oranges & Honey Honeydrop
Blood orange has a unique raspberry-orange flavor, which makes Blood Oranges & Honey the most sophisticated and charming of the flavors. For health, blood orange is high in vitamin C and the antioxidant red pigment, anthocyanin.
BEE STRONG- Blueberries & Honey Honeydrop
Nice blueberry juice flavor and the lure of antioxidants (the blueberry is one of the highest antioxidant fruits, earning it the nickname “Strong”) will make this a popular flavor.
BEE CALM-Chamomile & Honey Honeydrop
This is the most subtle of the flavors. Honey is the salient taste. We missed the apple-like flavor of chamomile. Perhaps Mr. Luks wanted to differentiate this flavor from Apples & Honey; we wouldn’t mind some tweaking here to bring out more chamomile notes. It is nicknamed “Calm” due to the calming properties of the chamomile flower (chamomile tea, made from the flower petals, is an herbal remedy for sleeping disorders, anxiety and digestion).
I really enjoyed each one. I like them really ice cold, so poured over ice in a glass would be my recommendation. The Blood Orange and Blueberry were real knockouts for me. You can really taste the sweet and tangy honey, which really makes them a special treat. Very unique!
I really felt like the Chamomile and Honey helped me relax at night. i always crave something sweet before bed.
I have a mixed case of HoneyDrop Beverages for one Prissy Green Reader!
to enter, please go check out the HoneyDrop website, and tell me a fact about the honey they use. If you are at work, turn off your speakers! =) the bees on the side are your scroll bar.
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Contest will be drawn by Random.org and subject to rules above. Contest ends at 11:59PM est, 9/1/09. Honeydrop can be purchased at Whole Foods and other specialty natural food stores, as well as select spas and yoga studios
Jones GABA Review and One Day Giveaway
Get a GABA supplement without neglecting those taste buds. Each can of Jones GABA contains 150mg of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a natural amino acid that increases the production of alpha brain waves to enhance mental focus and clarity. GABA also decreases beta brain waves, which are associated with nervousness and scattered thoughts. Jones GABA is the only beverage with the GABA ingredient in the U.S. market.
Also, Jones GABA has joined the “Fair Trade the White House” grass-roots, nonpartisan coalition. We want the First Lady to join the fair trade movement, declare the White House a “Fair Trade Home,” and encourage households across the nation to refine their buying habits toward ethical consumption. For more information, visit www.fairtradewhitehouse.com.
As experts in delicious innovation, we put natural PharmaGABA into four refreshing Jones tea and juice blended beverages: Fuji Apple, Nectarine, Lemon Honey and Grapefruit. The result is a crisp, satisfying drink that helps you focus on whatever it is that you do, from athletics to academics, from mountain biking to test taking.
Full steam ahead? Let’s say “full potential,” instead. Unlike energy drinks, which build you up to a fever pitch and then a crash, Jones GABA reduces random thoughts, allows your brain to naturally focus, and brings you the clarity you need to achieve your potential. In a nutshell, Jones GABA helps put you “in the zone.” Jones GABA relaxes the brain so it can perform at its peak. It’s the exact opposite of a triple shot of espresso, because, let’s face it, you’ve got enough energy. You just need the mental focus to put it to positive use.
In a world of hyperactivity, GABA helps those with plenty of energy feel relaxed, centered and focused. Athletes who took GABA supplements before exercising had lower blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rates. Students who took GABA before tests experienced less anxiety and stress than students not on GABA. Their test scores were higher, too.
Since the 1950s, people have successfully used GABA to restore mental calmness; to improve learning performance and memory; to improve sleep quality; to deal with situations involving high stress, extreme anxiety, phobias and fears; and to regain mental focus and concentration.
I was able to try all 4 Flavors of Jones GABA. They were all pretty good, but the best, to me was the Fuji Apple. It has a nice tang, and just lightly sweet. They are not carbonated and suggest you shake well. Absolutely more a tea influence then a juice influence, so if you like tea, I am certain you will like these Jones GABA drinks.
In short, 1 drink isn’t going to make you do your thesis in 2 hours, BUT anything that has the trials behind it, as Jones Gaba does, reserves a well respected look. Mental Clarity and Focus? yes ma’am.
I also have TWO prizes to giveaway! TWO winners will receive a mixed case of Jones GABA! To enter, head over to Jones GABA and tell me one store in your area the sells Jones! Easy, there is a little map, click it and that is it!
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Naked Juice, Review and 1 Day Giveaway
When you are working out, you always need more calories. And you need to get antioxidants to help cells repair, and to keep them from being damaged to begin with. Fruits and Vegetables are the best way to get these, but in our busy lifestyles we are running from work to an errand to home and before you realize it, you haven’t had dinner, let alone your veggie intake or the day!
It is recommended to eat at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. I think the number is way off. Servings are so small! I think 5 servings of vegetables and 3-4 of fruit. And before you all roll your eyes, think about it. When you eat veggies and fruits, you are actually NOT eating foods full of fat that contain even more calories. Plus you are getting more fiber, which aids in digestion and sweeps you out. AND it makes you feel full faster and keeps you full longer. You definitely still want to have protein, but the more lean protein you get the better.
So what does this have to do with Naked Juice? Well it is all natural 100% pure vegetable and fruit juice with absolutely nothing added…no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Naked Juice offers a wide variety of straight and blended juices, smoothies, herbals, fortifieds, and superfood juices. Each is made with a delicious combination of fresh squeezed citrus, fresh vegetable juices, selected pasteurized juice and purees to maximize juice safety and
fresh taste.
I have been feasting on their Green Machine. Green Machine Super Food, with its apple juice and pineapple juice base, has a sweet and tangy flavor. But it balances with out being to sweet with the helps of “superfood” ingredients to nourish you, including spirulina, chlorella, blue green algae, spinach, broccoli, and others.
I have also had my fair share of Protein Juice, it is Coconut, Banana and Pineapply, and fortified with 30 grams of protein. It is ridiculously tasty. They also have a Protein Juice that is Chocolate and Banana. Now I haven’t tried that one, but I knew a few of you would like to know that. =)
I have tried many of their juices, and although I try to not drink any fruit juice that doesn’t have veggies in it, I will mix them up into a shake/smoothie.
My favorite quick smoothie? Tangerine Scream with my hemp protein mix, and a dash of coconut oil (add and blend BEFORE the ice) and my Green Vibrance.
They also carry Probiotic juices, Pure Juice, and SuperFood juices, Antioxidant, and more. They are always coming up with new flavors! Some have Omega 3s added, some have probiotcs, but one common theme? Vitamins! Each bottle contains 1 pound of fruit!
This will crack you up, there is a forum for people who are addicted to Naked Juice!
Now don’t start drinking Naked juice and stop EATING your veggies, everything in moderation! You still need to eat vegetables and fruit for their fiber benefits. There is a little fiber in each juice, but most is lost when juiced.
Naked® Juice announced that it has become the first nationally-distributed brand to transition to a 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic or PET bottle. The Naked reNEWabottle™ embodies Naked Juice’s commitment to creating a more earth conscious juice.
I have FIVE coupons for a free Naked Juice! Your choice! I will send these out to one Prissy Green reader.
To enter, go to Naked Juice, and tell me what flavor you are most anxious to try.
You can get one extra entry for being an email subscriber! (top right, below header)
Contest will end 8/21 at 11:59pm EST. Open to US only.
Savasa Yoga Giveaway-1 day only!
Savasa is derived from two Sanskrit words that represent the essential nature of self and the universal force of potential.
The Savasa women’s fitness lines unique product designs exemplify its natural origins and opposing forces in its yin yang shapes, textures and lotus flower logo. Symbolizing the strength, balance, unity and harmony women try to find and fit into their everyday lives.
The hand weights above are really cool sounding, you can use them alone, or as you build strength nest them together for more weight. The Eco Weighted ball, come in 3lb, 5lb and 7lb and comes with a instructional DVD and workout.
Throughout the line you’ll find that everything was created with meeting the unique needs of women in mind.
* Complete family of coordinated-looking, custom-fit fitness products to fit women’s bodies and lifestyles.
* Convenient, unique exercise DVD’s contain multiple, quick workout options to flex with your lifestyle needs.
* Eco-friendly product alternatives to all cancer causing plastics
* Convenient product selection guides are on each package to help you easily find the products that are the right fit for you.
I have not actually had a chance to try anything from the Savasa line, but I do have 5 Prizes for 5 Readers. The items I have are 5- Eco Jump Ropes, and 5- 24oz reusable aluminum water Bottles.
The Water Bottles are very stylish, the have a yin yang type design to them. They are dual colored, green and silver, or lavender and silver. and just to let you know, they are not the ones on the site.
The Eco-Jump Ropes are really nice! They have Ball bearings provide smooth rope rotation. Customized ergonomic handles and rope lengths provide a comfortable fit. Made from phthalate free materials. They seem to be extremely durable, and the handles are comfortable.
Tips from Savasa for Finding Time for Fitness:
Use your time wisely. It’s not as hard as it seems. Here are a few time-management solutions that work wonders on any overbooked schedule.
THE TO-DO LIST > List making is one of the most effective ways to be more productive.
15-MINUTE MEALS > Try these quick and easy recipes.
KEEP MOVING > Music is an amazing motivator.
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST > Bringing together a community of women.
So again, I have 5 Jump Ropes, and 5 Reusable Water Bottles! FIVE winners will receive one of each!
To enter, please go to Savasa, or Savasa Shop on Amazon
This contest will end tomorrow, 8/20 at 11:59pmEST.
Extra Entry for being an email subscriber! (must be verified)
Acacia and Desiree Rumbaugh Review and Giveaway
I am an online shopper, online window shopper and a major researcher. I even shop Amazon DVD’s before they have hit the shelves. I don’t always buy them, but for some reason that is relaxing for me. Wishfully spending money I do not have!
The other night, about 2 weeks ago, I came across a DVD I just had to have. It is choreographed and performed by a lady by the name of Desiree Rumbaugh. She has several out, but this one spoke to me. Well actually my neck and shoulders spoke to me and said, buy me! But like any blogger, I quickly searched around and found they are sold through an amazing, new found company by the name of Acacia. I contacted them and they sent the DVD to review here and of course are giving me a chance to send THREE to Prissy Green readers. but before we get to that, let me tell you a little more about Acacia and Desiree.
Just had to share these too!
Acacia provides distinctive, nature-oriented products to enhance customer’s enjoyment of their surroundings, and to improve their appearance and well-being. We cater to customers seeking quality products that focus on physical and spiritual well-being, fitness, and natural decor.
They have the most incredible selection of FUN fitness DVD’s. They even carry Hoopnotica! Plus an assortment of belly dancing, Latin Dancing, one aptly named, “Bollywood Booty”, and even Sheva Reva-yoga dance.
Acacia also carries general fitness, pilates, yogo, martial arts DVD’s. So there really is no limitations.
Stretchy, French Terry, Cream Loungewear
And that is not even the tip of the iceberg! Apparel, jewelry and footware. This loungewear outfit must be mine. I can see me lounging, shopping and road tripping in it! Made out of stretchy, french terry and the pants are Capri!
Then countless items in their Personal Care section. Ranging from soaps to waxing strips, and soothing sounds for you to drift off to sleep.
Home and Garden section which has ourdoor decor, tableware, bed linens, furniture and lighting. I am asking for gift certificates for Christmas!
Okay so back to Desiree and her DVD titled, Yoga to the Rescue for Neck & Shoulders.
If you’ve ever been to one of Desiree Rumbaugh’s workshops or seen glimpses of one on YouTube, your first impression might be that she teaches in an incredibly challenging style. With the ability to demonstrate some of the most difficult postures and–even more amazingly–getting students to experience the same sequences.
Desirée has a well-earned reputation for deepening even the most advanced practices. She does it with a sense of humor balanced with a quest for authenticity. What is most surprising is her ability to tap into a soft heart and vulnerable spaces to access these wonderful poses. Her unique ability to draw out that bright and shining light from within every student, no matter what level of yoga experience, is her gift to the world.
All this comes from a lifetime of experience with the most extremes of emotions and situations, which have increased her compassion and strengthened her purpose of helping others. After more than twenty years of practice, including being one of the first students and certified teachers of Anusaraâs founder John Friend, Desirée continues to live her passion for yoga every day. Desiree has an astoundingly full teaching schedule, traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad–most recently in India and Asia.
**Please do not let some of that scare you if you are just starting out with yoga. The DVD I have is for beginners and beyond. I truthfully think anyone can handle it.
Take a second to view this video, it is only 45 seconds long. And then come back and tell how great she looks for 50! Holy cow!
The DVD that I have is Yoga to the Rescue for Neck & Shoulders. The neck and shoulders is exactly where I have pain everyday. I have bone spurs in my neck that cause my muscles to cramp. from this DVD I am slowly seeing that pain fade away.
The DVD has a 30 minute tutorial, that in my opinion is priceless. It taught me how to move fluidly, correctly and efficiently. I can say that I have never had a Yoga DVD instruct so beautifully. Following the tutorial, there is a 30 minute Flowing Sequence. Of course the flowing sequence is great, but I think the most beneficial aspect is the instructions. I can know strike a pose (vouge!) whenever I am starting to feel right and cramped, and alleviate that pain before it happens. This is not just stretching. This is aligning your spine, and teaching your body to move more oxygen, training your neck, back and shoulders to be stronger.
I do have THREE of these DVD’s for you special readers! To enter please tell me any item (besides the ones I have mentioned) you would like to own from Acacia!
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Tinted Moisturizers Review
So do you wear makeup if you go to the gym? What when you are running, walking or biking through the neighborhood?
I hate to admit it but I am a little Prissy, and I do wear a little make-up if I am going to be seen by most anyone other then Craig. But I have the perfect solution for you! What I wear is natural, non-clogging and has an SPF! Tinted Moisturizer. Doesn’t clog pores, doesn’t usually sweat off, and leaves me looking clean, and healthy without looking “made-up.” So here I am going to review natural tinted moisturizers! If for some miracle, I am not broken out, or I don’t have anything to hide, i may skip it, but that doesn’t happen very often at all!
So whose tinted moisturizer to I use? Well I don’t have a 100% simple answer on that, but lately it has been Josie Maran’s Tinted moisturizer in Linen. It matches my complexion perfectly, when I have a little color on my face and even when I don’t it still matches. I love this one, because I don’t have to put on a separate sunscreen, as this has a whopping SPF of 30! I think I will like it even more in the winter, as it is a little heavier then I am accustomed, but the coverage is just out of this world, just like Goldilocks, just right!
Before this I was wearing Kiss My Face tinted Moisturizer, but it only has an SPF of 8, and as we all know that isn’t quite enough, so I was layering SuperGoop! underneath, then applying Kiss My Face. I wasn’t crazy about the 2 steps, but I do like the lightness of the tinted moisturizer.
And as you have probably seen from my recipe on Make It Monday, I have made my own tinted moisturizer. Now this isn’t something you can do quite as quickly, so I do like to have one pre-made but this is a great recipe for fixes when you run out, or need more or less coverage, or maybe if you even want to get more SPF! (just use a higher SPF sunscreen) Just remember not to make more then a couple days worth at once, you never know what might start growing! and always use clean utensils!
A lot of beauty bloggers have expressed that they still need to wear a moisturizer under their tinted moisturizer, I say, that is the point of the TM! With Josie’s I simply use my toner, let it dry, and then apply. done and done! With the Kiss My Face, I do feel like I need a little umph of moisture, but since it doesn’t have that SPF power I use the SuperGoop! to give me a that extra touch of moisture.
All in all, I would rate Josie Maran’s higher then Kiss My Face, but if you are an oily girl, I would probably stick with Kiss My Face. Normal to dry? Definitely go with Josie Maran!
Oh, and for the record, I do sometimes wear Mascara too….and you know I am all about the lip balms! but I promise that is it! =)
Lucy ActiveWear Review and Giveaway
We believe in:
Performance & fashion
Innovation & style
Working out…and loving it.
lucy has a deep desire to serve both our style desires as well as your workout needs. Whether you are hitting a trail or hitting a mat to get your fitness on, lucy designers are emphatically set on making sure you get there in style.  And from my view and now experience they pass with flying colors. beautifully fashioned clothing that moves with you no against you. Actually makes me look better, which gives me even more motivation to workout!
**Okay I suddenly have a new goal. To look like them!**
I contacted lucy about being featured here on Prissy Green and was sent a funky, comfy, ‘live in them the rest of my life’ pair of Capris. The Chi-Capris are so soft, and I am quite positive that I have never had a piece of active wear that I have fallen so hard for. They fit like nothing else! Hug in the right spots and DON’T hug in all the right spots too. I really appreciated that they did not shrink when Craig threw them in the dryer too! May sound funny, but I actually feel quite sexy in these. I don’t wear mine as snug as the gal pictured, but I will if I hit my goal! Maybe even more snug!  I am quite fond of the roll waist, as it seems to make sure everything stays tucked in, and also keeps my mind on pulling my abs in during a workout. Fabrics: 56% Cotton/37% Rayon from bamboo/7% Lycra®
I have the Earthy Brown just as pictured, but Lucy carries a Deep Berry, black and Dark Palm. I am seriously considering snatching the Black ones, because they are so crazy comfy, and I NEVER find pants that fit perfect. Most Yoga pants seem to be too snug around my thighs, and well, they just are too uncomfortable. I was so happy to find these fit so well!
Lucy carries different lines for the different activities we all might be doing to stay active, Running, Yoga, Gym and Explore.
They also have different fabrics geared around working out. They are all quick to dry, stretchy, and fashionable!
*Lucy Tech, which smooth an light weight and quick to dry, and moisture wicking.
*Lucy Flex, resistant, strong and durable perfect for the outdoors. 
*Lucy Power, strong and very supportive stretch, great for yoga and the gym.
*Cool Cotton, natural cotton balance that wicks moisture away, and keeps you cool, great for yoga.
And you really need to check out their Fall Look Book, just released a couple weeks ago.
I am really hooked with this Sexy Hoodie, and well this gorgeous shirt. I am not sure I would want to sweat in it though!
I have one pair of Chi Capris to giveaway to a Prissy Green reader. To enter, please go to lucy and tell me one item (at least) that you would like to own, and where you would wear it! These pants are valued at $58. I would pay more!
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Hoop It Up With Hoopnotica and Green Your Fitness Routine! Review and Giveaway
I go to a lot of music shows and festivals, not as many as normal this year, but I know the scene. Dancing hippies, dancing frat boys, girls in heels (so funny) and then hippies in disguise, like me. And then there are always “hoopers.” They are always fun to watch, and I always end up longing for their super-smokin’ bodies.
If I dare be so bold as to say they have bodies that are even prettier to me then a dancers. Strong, flexible and thin. With loads of muscle, but pretty muscle, not bulky.
Last year I entered a contest and won a Hoopnotica Travel Hoop. I was thrilled! I have used it off and on for months now. It gives me an incredible cardio workout, as well as a gut crushing abdominal work out. Yes they are similar to Hula Hoops, and the same basic concept, but these are heavier then a Hula Hoop. The extra weight is for two reasons:
1. It helps beginners be able to keep a momentum going. And control movements
2. the weight actually helps you gain muscle tone.
The Travel Hoop that I have is 1.5 lbs. So they aren’t heavy at all, but it does make it easier, and more enjoyable then trying to hoop and the hoop ending at your feet!
Have you heard of Hoop Dance? You should see these ladies in action. It may seem silly at first, but I am telling you, it is one heck of a workout, and a lot more enjoyable then running on a treadmill! It is dancing after all!
Hooping tones the muscles of the core and the entire body while also providing an intense cardiovascular workout, burning between 400 and 600 calories an hour, all at no to low impact to your joints. Most students who practice Hoopnotica regularly notice changes in their bodies within just a few weeks.
Physical Benefits:
* Builds core strength
* Tones your entire body
* Provides an intense cardiovascular workout
* No to Low Impact
* Increases energy
* Develops balance and coordination
* Increases flexibility
Mental/Emotional Benefits:
*Clears and quiets the mind
* Reduces stress
* Improves self confidence
* Generates joy and laughter
* Improves one’s mood
* Opens up creative self expression
Seriously, look at this hot mama, and how much fun she is having! She has not let her smile fall once!
They also have instructional DVD’s that I am sad to report, I haven’t even attempted yet. But I have watched the demos of them, and they look great. Uplifting and fun!
Even celebrities are getting into it! Celebrities such as Marisa Tomei, Liv Tyler, and Beyonce are finding a slimmer, sexier, more toned versions of themselves. Even Ryan Seacrest has tried it. Now that has to be hilar!
So here is the great part! Hoopnotica wants to put you in the Hoop! One Prissy Green reader will have a change to green their routing with a “Hoop It Off Kit“, which contains, includes our Level 1 and Level 2 DVD’s as well as a Travel Hoop of their choice! This set retails for $89.99! But is actually on sale right now for $69.99!
To enter, tell me your fitness goals. You don’t have to go into too much detail, I don’t want you to tell me something you don’t feel like sharing on a blog, but give me some idea of what you are looking to gain (or lose)!
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Contest winner will be chosen my random.org and verified per the rules. Open to US only. Contest ends at 11:59PM EST, 9/5/09.
I thought I would copy this comment in the post because I think some of you may be interested!
:I LOVE Hoopnotica! Receive $5 off your http://www.hoopnotica.com web orders with this code: APJG0324
Get your hoop on when visiting DC -
http://www.hoopdancedc.com
Be Well!
Jocelyn
Hoopnotica Teacher Trainer”
