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Things I’m Loving Tuesday: 8

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone has had a fantastic day! See below for a list of my most recent favorite things….

IMG_8802Men’s Nike running tights. Unlike women’s tights they are durable, a little bit more breathable, and they aren’t super low rise!! Not being super low rise, I think is the best part. No one likes feeling like their pants are falling down while they are running. Also, since they aren’t those silly low rise things, the waist band isn’t suction cup tight. Basically what I’m saying is, they are the most awesome and comfortable running tights I’ve ever worn.

salad bar

Whole Foods Salad Bar…. I think this picture speaks for itself. Everything is super fresh and delicious. Plus this salad bar has just about everything you could possibly imagine to put on your salad from chicken to pasta salads to zucchini to walnuts. The possibilities are endless!

peppermint pretzels

Glutino Gluten Free Peppermint Yogurt Covered Pretzels. It’s like a Christmas Party in my mouth. They are super yummy. One of my coworkers brought them in the other day and wow, we all devoured the bag in a matter of minutes. Another Whole Foods find.

energy boost

Adidas Energy Boost Running Shoes. I love them because they provide support and have lots of cushioning yet aren’t super heavy like some of the other running shoes I’ve had in the past. Also, as an added bonus, they stretch a lot which is great for someone whose feet (like mine) swell really badly.

That is it for this week! Anyone else in love with Whole Foods? Or have anything they are super obsessed with right now? I’d love to hear all about it! Have a great rest of your Tuesday!

Things I’m Loving Tuesday

Back again for another edition of Things I’m Loving Tuesday. This week I have 4 things to share with you…

#1Tervis water bottle. I love it because it doesn’t leak, keeps my drink cold or hot, and has a lifetime warranty. Also it is great this time a year when the pollen is in the air because the lid closes over the mouth piece.

#2 LuLu Lemon headbands. They stay in place with rubber grip (doesn’t pull your hair), aren’t too tight that they give you a headache and they come in all kinds of fun colors and patterns.

#3 Hummus and Carrots. This has quickly become a go to healthy snack for me. It is quick and easy and super delicious!
#4. Loreal Sulfate Free Shampoo and Conditioner. Love love love it! My color is staying brighter, my hair is softer, and it smells great!
That’s it for this week! Happy Tuesday Y’all!!

 

 

 

 

Thing* I’m loving Tuesday

Slightly different this Tuesday as I am only going to share a single product…

Ever wondered what that crazy color tape is that you see the professional athletes or even your everyday runner sporting? The answer to that question is KT Tape. So now you may be wondering what’s its purpose? How does it work? Why do they wear it? Should I invest in it? How do you use it? Etc. Etc. So here is the break down….

What’s its purpose?
KT tape is used to help relieve pain and provide support in a lightweight, non-restrictive manner to aches and pains. It can be used for joints, soft tissue, tendons, ligaments, as well as muscles. 

So how does it work?
It is made of a material that can be stretched in all directions. Based on how it is applied (get to that in a minute) it can provide the pain relief and support that you are looking for. 

How do you apply it?
This is the hard part I will admit but their are great video tutorials online once you have narrowed in on what your pain is. From my own experience it is beneficial to watch the video at least once before applying it then re-play it while you are actually applying it. Be sure to pay close attention to where they say stretch it and how much to stretch to achieve maximum support and pain relief. From personal experience, it usually takes 2 or 3 times to get the hang of it. Also, be sure the area you are applying the tape is free of any oils. I have had best results with using an alcohol wipe to clean the area then spraying hairspray on the area before applying the tape. Be sure to give it a good rub after applying it. This is what makes it stick to the skin. 

Who should wear it?
Anyone with aches and pains who is too active to wear a bulky wrap or brace or if it is an area (like a back or hip) that you cannot easily apply a brace or wrap. 

It’s kind of expensive, can you re-use it?
I will say this is a bit of a downfall to the product but I will also say that the cost has been worth it. Although it is not reusable, it does last several days. It can be worn in water, sand, mud, etc. The biggest issue I have had with it not lasting as long as I feel it should is when I am changing clothes and it will occasionally roll making it useless. So as long as you are careful it should get its monies worth of wear. As an aside note, it doesn’t always last quite as long on your feet. 

Be honest, does this stuff really work?
Honest opinion..YES!! It takes practice applying it though to get it to really feel the benefits. I regularly wear it on my feet and it has certainly helped. I have also worn it on my IT band and knee. I can’t think of any reason I would try anything else at this point. 

This is a picture of me sporting some black tape on my knee/IT band (& training partner Kimberly) at Thunder Road Marathon.


So have any of you ever tried it? What’d you think? 
Happy Tuesday Y’all!!



Things I’m Loving Tuesday….Week 2!

Back again with a new list of things that I am loving….

This has been my go to wine since this summer…super sweet and pretty cheap at about $8 a bottle!! 
Lululemon headband. My mom just bought me two of them recently and they are great!! They stay put well and don’t pull your hair. I have them in gray and white. I defiantly want to get a couple fun colors. 
Delicious! And even better than the fact that they taste great, they are an easy on the go snack since they peel really easily. 
Adidas Team Speed Crew Socks. I think they sometimes look a little ridiculous on but they are probably my all time favorite pair of socks (and yes I have them in pink).
That’s it for this week’s “Things I’m Loving Tuesday” 🙂

Biggest Loser

As a few of you may know, my goal in life is to be Jillian Michaels…well a nice, less dramatic Jillian to be truthful. She has become a face that people have grown to respect and recognize in the fitness and diet world. What I like most about her is all that she has done to combat our growing obesity epidemic. This is something I strive to do in my life.

A place that many recognize her is from her time working with the Biggest Loser. The Biggest Loser for those of you who don’t know is a reality TV show about a group of people who are all significantly overweight who come to a ranch to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. The winner of the show is the person who loses the greatest percentage of weight at the end.

Thanks to the Health and Wellness aspects of the Biggest Loser it has quickly become my favorite show to watch every week. I love how they challenge the participants to push their limits all in the confines of a doctors and professional trainers. Although it is not realistic for a person to devote their life 100% to losing weight like they do on the show, I think it is a great show for people to learn about healthy lifestyle changes as well as to be inspired. I also really enjoy the contestant stories, although I do think they are sugar coated a little I like that it makes it relatable for those who are watching at home. Also as a personal trainer, you do hear some of the same stories and same problems that these contestants are facing from clients. A big example of this are when the participants get in a rut with weight loss. This is something I hear all the time at my job so it is reassuring to me as a “new” trainer that it even happens to the “professional” trainers. I also like how the trainers then switch up their strategies to help the contestants. It allows me to learn and grow as a trainer and progress my clients in new ways.

If you haven’t checked out the show you should do so. I watch it every week on hulu.com .

Things I’m Loving Tuesday

Every so often I will post “Things I’m Loving Tuesday.” In this post I will include anything that at the moment I am loving. To get us started….

Moe’s is probably my favorite quick restaurants of all times. I am defiantly a frequent goer of the one near campus. My current favorite menu item is the earmuffs. This is a burrito bowl with a meat, any free topping, and guacamole. Yummy!!
Avocado is up next! This has quickly become one of my favorite snacks. It has even become one of my favorite desserts. A co-worker of mine recently suggested putting a tiny bit (less than a teaspoon) of sugar on it and she was right, it makes for a delicious dessert. 
Recently I have had the issue of my hair falling out…I had accounted it to stress and not eating quite right but turns out it could have been my shampoo/conditioner. Since switching to Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship I have not noticed nearly as much hair falling out. The great smell doesn’t suck either 🙂 
Ann Taylor Loft Curvy Flare Jeans. Best jeans ever! I now have 2 pairs of them and I’d wear them everyday if I could. They are perfect if you have a small waist and larger butt and thighs. I have never had a pair of jeans fit better. 
As surprising as it may be since I am into fitness and nutrition, I do not like water. However, add a little flavor and some bubbles and I can drink it all day! Simply Clear Black Cherry sparkling water has been a recent favorite and as an added bonus, they now have one with added calcium. 
Thats it for today! I will hopefully be back with more things I am loving in a week…