Archive for January, 2010
I’d better look darn fine in a bikini by spring break or there will be HE11 to pay.
In case you missed my first post, I’m taking part in Genuine Health’s 21 day pH challenge, where I’m taking my daily dose of Greens+ extra energy and measuring my body’s pH levels three times per day. I’m also making some changes to my diet, which is notoriously…bad. Optimal pH for the human body is [...]
GGS Recipe~Thai Green Coconut Curry
Our good friends at Tropical Traditions gave us a 32oz of their Virgin Coconut Oil to experiment with, and we have been having so much fun testing recipes using it. This week we made my ultimate favorite curry dish ever! Ingredients: 1lb lean beef strips 1 tbsp thai green curry paste 1 tbsp fish sauce 300ml canned coconut [...]
Review-Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels’ knowledge of fitness training stems from years of martial arts and intense personal training. Best known as a trainer and coach on NBC’s hit TV show The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels is an amazing motivator, personal trainer and guide to nearly 15 million Biggest Loser viewers every week. Before she was a massive [...]
The Most Painful Sports Injury I Hope You Never Have
First, I’d like to apologize to my neighbors in my building. I’m sure my screams of agony at 6am this morning were both disturbing and shocking. Secondly, I’d like to apologize to the people in other buildings within a 2 block radius of where I live – apparently I screamed quite loudly. Finally, I’d like [...]
Review: Reebok EASYTONE – Brilliant butt toning for lazy girls like me
I have a dirty little secret and I’m going to share it with you. I’m lazy. Yes, I am. Lay-Z. That’s why I run. I run because I find it the most efficient way to exercise in the shortest amount of time. I know I can get away with running for one hour twice a [...]
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 [...]
Melanie’s Weekly Update
We had some very sad news this weekend with my husband’s uncle passing away unexpectedly. So my apologies, I’m late getting my usual weekly update posted. Fitness-wise, this past week was a recovery week for me. Thank goodness! Monday: I missed Monday’s run with the running group and didn’t have time to run on my [...]
Giveaway-2nd week of giveaways from Run U Mother
CLOSED! Run U Mother and Girl Get Strong New Year’s Resolution Give Away ~Week Two Thank you for all of your great entries about your resolution for week one. Don’t stop now! We still want to hear what you are doing to keep your resolution going. Week one winner is :Deanna G. with this new years [...]
Review-Vivvos Brazilian inspired under?wear
Yes, we are going there! Where? Under there…yes, I mean under your workout gear. Sian says…. When I first saw these Vivvos under?wear, I was delighted with the bright colors and on just how soft the material was. So I had to take them to the test and wear them to the gym to see [...]
Giveaway-Vivvos Under?wear
CLOSED~~Did you get a chance to see what GGS girls say about their pair of Vivvos Brazilian Inspired Under?wear? Vivvos Fashion has teamed up with the GGS girls and is giving away 1 pair of their Under?wear to a lucky GGS reader! HOW TO ENTER: To enter, just leave a comment in this post answering: With only one word, describe your underwear? Really [...]
Six Healthiest Budget Breakfast Foods
Recent studies show that eating breakfast does keep you healthy and slim. According to National Weight Control Registry, individuals who lost 30 or more pounds and kept it off for one year or longer had something in common: they all ate breakfast. The reason is that breakfast prevents our bodies and minds from crossing over into [...]
Crustless Quiche-One point weight watchers recipe
I am currently doing the Lose 10 lbs in 21 days challenge. I wanted to make it super easy for me to follow it, so I came up with this super simple recipe that I could heat, eat and GO in the morning. Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed [...]
Staying motivated and the ‘Fat Pants’
I don’t know about you, but I find this time of year a bit depressing. Christmas and all its fun and treats and parties are over, the new year has come…and past, our Vancouver weather is full of rain, rain and more rain…and the shine is starting to wear off my motivation. My energy level [...]
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 [...]
How to Lose Weight Quick
Oxygen’s Lose 10 lbs in 21 Days! No this is not some gimmick. That is not how the GGS Girls roll. This is my first of many challenges of 2010. I first read of this in in Oxygen’s Spring 2009 issue.I was thumbing through it at the library and I thought yes, I can do [...]
