WWE "Diva" ARIANE ANDREW Reveals her Gym Tip and Nutritional Tricks to Stay Fit while Enjoying the Holiday

She’s a diva, she’s an advocate, a lover and a role model. Even with all that going for her, Ariane Andrew indulges now & again and has easily achievable advice for how your we can enjoy all the holiday season has to offer and still look great for New Year’s Eve (and beyond).

5 Fun Ways To Get More Fruit And Vegetables In Your Life

All of us know the benefits of eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. The nutrition and the fiber are essential for keeping our bodies healthy and running smoothly. But most of us struggle to get enough of these superfoods inside us. After much pondering, we’ve come up with the five most fun ways to get those yummy goodies into our diets and onto our plates:

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Gym Bag Beauty Essentials

Spring has sprung and it suddenly hits us that bikini season is around the corner. Although we all know we feel better after a gym session, let’s face it – finding time to work out is HARD. That being said, a great starting point is to prep your gym bag with all the essentials. Keep your gym bag stocked and ready to go with the below necessities!

Healthy Living On-the-Go Gets a Boost with Wojo Nutrition

Whether your are training for a marathon, hitting the gym or just need to give your immune system a boost, Wojo Nutrition is a must-have for an active lifestyle.  Have you heard of them? They have launched the FIRST line of single serving liquid supplements that can be added to any drink and fits the different needs of one day (ie energy, calm, focus, mood and sun). {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Get Fit with Flex It Pink!

Meet Elisha Villanueva and Anna Snyder -  inspiring mothers, entrepreneurs, fitness gurus and founders of the online fitness website Flex It Pink!  They’ve got an arsenal of simple yet effective exercises to whip us into shape for summer! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Eliminate Chlorine Odor and Irritation with SwimSpray!

With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, outdoor pool season is just beginning. Now there's no need to smell like chlorine after getting out of the pool. Used after swimming, SwimSpray is one of the only products available today to neutralize and eliminate chlorine odor and irritation from hair and skin. Invented by a swimmer, SwimSpray is a 100% natural Vitamin C-based technology. SwimSpray solves the problem that chlorine leaves behind - strong chlorine odor; dry, itchy, and irritated skin; bleached, straw-like hair, etc. So now you can leave the chorine smell where it belongs - poolside. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Getting In Shape with Road Runner Sports (Sponsored Post)

I wish I could say that I love running. I know it is great for you, but ehhhh. Now that I'm focused on losing weight and being healthier, I'm really trying to give it a shot and become a runner {like my dad}, so I knew that I had to JUMP on the opportunity to become an Ambassador for Road Runner Sports!

Burn 880 Calories an Hour with FXP Fitness Hula Hoop!

Warmer weather is on the way and women everywhere are thinking about this year’s swimsuits—and this year’s fitness routine. But how do you keep fitness fun and interesting while guaranteeing that bikini bod? {Product sent for review/feature consideration}

Post-Baby Body Getting You Down? Top Tips For Boosting Your Confidence

If you feel uncomfortable in your skin after giving birth, you are certainly not alone. A good proportion of women find it difficult to adjust to their post-baby body. The most frequent issues include extra weight, especially around the tummy and thighs, and breasts that have lost their bounce.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Premier Protein!

With Cinco de Mayo parties coming up, it is easy to get side tracked from your diet with all the greasy food and cocktails. Premier Protein has created a delicious and healthy new Cinco de Mayo inspired shake recipe that will keep your diet on track, while giving you the good energy you need to stay fueled throughout the day.

Add Some Protein To Jumpstart A Fitness Routine Without the Mess!

Need to pack a little extra punch to your fitness routine? Maybe it needs a bit of a #ShakeUp? The Rubbermaid Shaker Bottle makes fitting a protein supplement {or a smoothie!} into a workout schedule tasty, easy, and tidy. The Shaker Bottle can help take fitness to the next level by making adequate protein intake simple and attainable. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Keep On Track with Your Goals this Blue Monday!

Many of us have fallen victim to the wrath of winter and already have let our cold weather blues bust our goals for the New Year. The first ever Blue Monday – January 24, 2005 – was established as a marketing idea for a travel company to boost sales during the winter. Psychologist Cliff Arnall produced a formula based on factors such as weather conditions, debt level, time since Christmas, time since giving up on our New Year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and feeling of a need to take action. Some argue that there’s no such thing, but there’s no doubt that this is a tough time of year and - this year’s Blue Monday - January 26 - is a great time to talk about the things that get us down and how to get back on track.

All About Avocados: Yummy Breakfast & Brunch Ideas

The USDA states 44% of Americans eat breakfast every day. This means over half of the American population skips the most important meal of the day! According to a recent study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health, “Skipping breakfast may lead to one or more risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which may in turn lead to a heart attack over time.”

So, if you’re just looking for new tips to jump start your day and boost your metabolism, author and host of Pati’s Mexican Table, Chef Pati Jinich, will be showcasing unique quick and easy recipe ideas for spring time breakfasts with a very special ingredient: Avocados! From eggs and pancakes, to parfaits and smoothies, fresh avocados from Mexico can be incorporated into any of your morning go-to meals. They’re an extremely versatile fruit that adds creamy, rich texture and nearly 20 good-for you nutrients taking your morning favorites to the next level.

I had the opportunity to ask Chef Pati a few questions and she was kind enough to answer them via video! {You'll hear someone else ask her the questions that I submitted}

Sneak Peek of May 2014 Fitness Magazine! (Featuring Cover Girl, Serena Williams)

FITNESS MAGAZINE MAY 2014 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS

Serena Williams Reveals Her Softer Side, Pros and Cons of Activity Trackers,

5 Foods for Flat Abs, Benefits of Carbs and More!

Tia Mowry is on the Cover of Women's Running Magazine

I've been a fan of Tia and Tamera Mowry since their Sister Sister days, despite the annoying taunting I used to receive due to our shared curly girl hair do's when I was younger. It's been really nice to see both of their careers progress as well as their personal lives - I've been able to grow with them and now they both are wives and mothers just like me, so that makes them even more relatable. Tia looks fantastic as the cover women on the latest edition on Women's Running Magazine and her interview inside is very insightful....

Stay Hydrated Fashionably with Rive! (New Year, New You!)

I STRUGGLE with drinking as much water as I should, so doing a better job at staying hydrated is more of an all-the-time goal than a New Year's Resolution for me. One of the reasons getting proper hydration is something I'm trying to achieve, is that it is a critical part of health, fitness, and weight loss - which are really my ultimate goals. And I'm not alone: Over 50% of Americans make New Year's Resolutions and of that number, 40% deal with weight loss. You do the math. Rivé water bottles can serve as the first step in motivating. {Product provided for review}

5 Tips for Busy Moms to a Healthier & More Balanced You in 2014

It’s almost the New Year, and Urban Halo is ready to help you look trendy and stylish while running around doing your daily mommy duties. Moms have so much to juggle. Whether we're running to the grocery store to replenish the peanut butter, dropping off our littles at day-care, fitting in a Pilates class, or whipping up a tasty dinner for the family, finding balance amidst the chaos can be a challenge. With a new year comes new resolutions and a chance to take control of our schedules, set limits, and compromise to create a more stress-free (and fun!) lifestyle. Whether you are at the gym trying to run off those holiday cookies or running the little guy to hockey practice your Halo goes everywhere you go. Urban Halo offers trendy one-of-a kind prints, patterns and solids to fit your every day style with no slip, no sweat, and no headache! {Product sent for consideration}

My Journey To A Better Me: (Not So) Extreme Measures with Bodies byDesign Atlanta

I previously opened up about my struggles to loose weight and my body image issues, and while I share updates fairly regularly on Instagram, it's been a while since I've given any sort of updates here, so here goes...

Since I wrote that initial post in late March, I lost seven pounds and then promptly gained it right back, then lost 10 and gained it right back after I sprained my ankle in early August. I'm happy to say that I'm now 12 lbs down and have kept it off for well over a month now! It's a small victory in the grand scheme of things {really a mere drop in the bucket in relation to the amount I'd ultimately like to shed}, but it's a victory nonetheless.

Beat the Heat and Stay Fit with 5 Nutrition Tips from Amanda Skrip (Getting My Yummy Mummy On Series)

(photo via amandaskrip.com)

Amanda Skrip is a natural foods educator, chef, health coach, and wellness expert.  She received her culinary training at the Natural Gourmet Institute and continued her nutrition education at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Amanda works with a variety of clients to create small shifts that have a big impact on health, weight and energy and teaches public cooking classes at Whole Foods Market in Chicago. She has been featured in DailyCandy, Vital Juice, Mindful Metropolis and has appeared on I Am Healthy Radio and NBC Chicago (and now Mama Fashionista, lol). 

Top 8 Tips from Kimberly Snyder-Getting My Yummy Mummy On Series

(In the on going "Getting My Yummy Mummy On" series, I will share not only my personal experiences on my journey to weight loss and fitness, but also tips and tricks I discover along the way. In this installment, I'll be sharing some tips from celebrity nutritionist and author of The Beauty Detox Solution, Kimberly Snyder. She loves to give beat the bloat eating tips that I have found super helpful, so I wanted to share them with you lovelies (especially with all those summer time barbecues on the horizon.)! For more nutrition tips, please check out her site: http://www.kimberlysnyder.net/blog/ )

Kimberly Snyder (photo via kimberlysnyder.net)