Melanie Takes On Genuine Health’s 21 Day pH Challenge
Today was Day One of my Genuine Health 21 day pH challenge.
What is that, you ask?
Here’s the scoop:
My husband and many members of his family, as well as many of my friends have been Greens+ fans for years. I’m a relative newcomer but am a fan of the Greens+ Extra Energy and the O3mega+ Joy. [...]
Olympic torch relay photos – up to Jan 17
Things are heating up!!!
The Winter Olympic torch has been traveling through Saskatchewan and Alberta over the last few days and here in Vancouver we’re all shaking ourselves out of our long Olympic slumber preparation and waking up to the excitement of the fact that the Olympics ARE UPON US.
There is now less than a month [...]
Fitness Product Reviews – What’s Coming
Here’s an updated list of upcoming fitness products we’ve been asked to review and links to some of our past reviews.
Want us to review your fitness-related product?
We welcome your inquiry regarding having GGS review your product!
Please note, we have limited space in our schedule available and receive many more inquiries than we can commit to.
We [...]
Mike’s New Year’s Fitness Bucket List Series
One crazy man. One New Year. One BIG resolution….
Mike’s New Year’s Fitness Bucket List Tour.
Follow Mike on his whirlwind tour all over North America in his effort to follow his fitness dreams.
Read all about it here.
8 Ways to Make a Healthy New Year’s Resolution
This is the first Monday of the New Year and some of us will be making our annual New Year’s resolution. What will yours be? For most/many, it is to lose weight or to get into shape. Here are a few helpful tips for getting you a jump start on your weight loss goal:
1. Start small. Make realistic, [...]
My Favorite Posts of 2009
I don’t know about you, but after relaxing and over indulging so much over the holiday I’m more than ready to get back to my healthy habits. I thought it would be appropriate to reflect back on some of my favorite healthy posts from the past year. It seems like a shame to let them get lost in the [...]
Working Out
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Want Great Abs for 2010 in One Move?
Maybe your New Year’s resolution is to strengthen your inner core so that it looks like Tracy Anderson or Michael Phelps. Or perhaps that was last year’s resolution. Regardless if getting a svelte middle is on your 2010 list, developing strong abdominals not only looks great but studies show that it improves posture and reduces lower back pain. [...]
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Workout video: building abs like boxers with an ab wheel
Today’s workout video comes courtesy of our twitter friend @Smashfit.
When she mentioned ‘the ab wheel’ I knew she didn’t mean some pansy shopping channel gimmick. Because if you’ve seen pictures of her abs, you know she’s the real deal.
And so is today’s exercise. This one is favored by boxers and athletes.
Take a look:A challenging exercise?
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13 tips on Finding the Right Personal Trainer for YOU!
Finding a trainer is not an easy task. Every personal trainer is different and you need to do some research to find the best possible match. I have been personal training for several years now and been through some rough client-trainer relationships and some great ones as well. Believe it or not, having a personal trainer is [...]
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Reviews
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Review-Low Fat Allegro Cheese
Who does not love cheese! Yum, they add such great flavor to everything. The GGS girls were so happy to be sent some Allegro Cheese.
The Allegro cheese that we were sent were all low in fat and packed with protein and calcium.4% White Sliced Firm cheese were gone the day we received our package. My son got [...]
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Review: Stevia Extract in the Raw
I had an opportunity to try out Stevia Extract In the Raw which is a an all-natural, zero calorie sweetener derived from the leafy green foliage of the Stevia plant grown in South American rain forests and Asian mountain valleys (now if that doesn’t sound healthy I don’t know what does).
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Review-New Balance Cross Trainers
The three GGS girls had to duke it out playing ROCK PAPER SCISSORS to see who got the review for these very cool looking New Balance shoes. AND, I won! Sorry, ladies I love my shoes so I pulled out all the tricks!
When the box came in the mail, I was not sure what they were. It [...] - More from Reviews
Giveaways on NOW
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Giveaway-Fashion with a Twist
Fashion with a Twist! Looking for workout and loungewear that is fun, sassy and unique? Look no further, Twist custom tie dyes or dyes yoga and workout apparel. The possibilities are endless, truly show your personality while out sweating! Who says fashion stops at the gym? Originating with yoga pants, Twist now has a comprehensive women’s and [...]
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Giveaway-Beebliss Yoga Wear
Beebliss is more than great yoga clothes. Beebliss is an online yoga clothing boutique providing quality, designer, high-performance women’s and men’s yoga clothing and accessories for the yoga lifestyle. Inspired by the principles of yoga, our vision is to empower positive change in ourselves, our community and in the world!
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Giveaway-2010 New Balance Cross Trainers
What girl does not need another pair of shoes! Well, you came to the right place for your chance to WIN a pair of New Balance Cross trainers that are NEW for 2010!
Yippeee..a very lucky GGS girl got the honor of ROCKING out her very own New Balance shoes..see what she says here!
HOW TO ENTER:
This contest is exclusively for [...] - More from Giveaways on NOW
Your Stories
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How I lost 134 pounds and changed my life
Yet more reinforcement that weight loss and fitness comes from eating right and working out and dedication. Fellow Vancouver girl and one of the getfitchicks, Stacey shares her inspiring story on weight loss and working out.
Congratulations Stacey, you are also the lucky recipient of Greens+ Extra Energy and a bottle of Proteins+ courtesy of [...] -
Rancho la Puerta Sunday Update – Holy Hula Hoops!
Here’s my first update from the tranquil Rancho la Puerta, Mexico, where I’ve been welcomed along with 17 other female bloggers to experience the girlfriend getaway of a lifetime. First, I need to thank fellow blogger Julie Gallaher and Roma Maxwell from the spa who organized (and graciously gifted) the trip to us.
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And now I AM fleeing the country…
My last few hours before heading off to Rancho La Puerta in Mexico. I can’t wait!
After being sick all this week, coupled with sick kids and trying to pack all the things I’ve needed to get done in a few short days, well, let’s just say it is time to recharge.
I booked my spa treatments [...] - More from Your Stories
Other Recent Articles
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How to Dine Out Series Kicks Off
I love eating all types of foods and when I’m asked what my favorite is my answer can range from Mexican to Thai to Indian to Italian to Spanish and the list goes on. It really just depends on what day you ask me. With that said, eating out in restaurants that specialize in these types [...]
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Loosen up, push the envelope and don’t be afraid to look silly
Fun is the best workout, no? Doesn’t having fun make time fly and the workout seem easy? But what about if it makes you look silly? Would you do it?
For a little fitness fun today, we’re turning to….the traffic report on Channel 12.
Yup, that’s right, the traffic report.
Because of course they….dance.
Makes no sense?
You’ll see.
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Before You Reach For That Supplement: Foods With Vitamin D
One of the websites I absolutely love is Galtime.com. Not just because I write for them (although that’s super-cool and did you read my latest article pretty please?) but because their website is chock-full of great ideas, expert advice, tips, cool contests and best of all…it’s FUN!
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Turkey and Bean Chili-5 points weight watcher recipe
I cannot wait for Spring much longer. I need some hot chili to cheer me up as this the ulimtate comfort food for me. I found this yummy recipe at Real Simple. Instead of sour cream, I add some grated Allegro Probio Lite Cheese that was sent to the GGS girls to review. It hit [...]
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Before I flee the country…my 21 day challenge update 3
Here’s my third update on how my 21 day pH challenge is going! If you aren’t sure what I’ve been doing, you can read my first post here and my second post here. Here’s a quick recap:
Genuine Health asked me to take a 21 day challenge of taking Greens+ Extra Energy and tracking my pH [...] - Archives:
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