{create your own 5 pack}

Yes, on lobotoME.com you can get a 5 pack of our best selling note pads, but what if you want something different? Wish you could get the Fit ME to help you get into shape? Maybe you don't travel so you'd give up the Pack ME... Or maybe you just want to throw in a Bite ME or two for your Obsessive Cullen Disorder?

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Maybe Aunt Sally & Aunt Patti would love the Feed ME, but mom needs the Fit ME to motivate her to hit the gym. And your cousin loves to travel so Pack ME would be perfect... Then throw in a ME pad for yourself! Perfect!

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{ thrive + ride }

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for your support with my recent breast cancer scare... there is just no other way of saying it but Cancer SUCKS.

I've been thinking a lot about my word of the year {thrive} and figuring out how to live that word on a daily basis. It means putting green, healthy foods in my body. Reducing our exposure to toxic chemicals both in our food chain and in cleaning products, etc. Negating our overall impact on the environment. Simplifying our lives so that we can spend time on what matters most. And living each day like its my last.

One of the things I went ahead and did was sign up for a 50 mile road bike race Memorial Day Weekend, the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic that I've always wanted to do (no time like the present my friends!) It's a great race with a WICKED hard course over several 10,000 foot mountain passes. I signed up to be a part of the Livestrong Team...and am going to ride to raise money for cancer research. The Livestrong Team is helping to raise money for the Breast Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center, a place I got to become quite familiar with earlier this month, so the cause is near & dear to my heart. You can view a Team Livestrong video about the race here. I'm riding with a great group of women and we are going to start as a team and finish as a team. This seemed like one way I can {thrive} and help others thrive as well. I am hoping that many of you would be willing to help me raise money for the ride. Ten cents for every mile I ride is a $5 donation. One dollar for every mile I will ride is a $50 pledge. Here is a link to my personal fundraising page. $1000 is the minimum I hope to raise but I hope to blow the top off of that!

Thanks for your support + cheers! xoxo, jenny

{ healthy ME }

So, I've gotten a lot of questions about the BluePrint Cleanse. You have 2 options: 1) do it yourself - you'll need a juicer, a blender, their book and TIME or 2) buy a package from BluePrint Cleanse and they'll ship the juices (6 per day) to you in a cooler for ~$95/day. Pricey but a NO Brainer.

I opted for the semi-do it yourself version. They have a book with a lot of tips and recipes and you can check out their 3 day cleanse recipes in one of Vital Juice's recent daily newsletters. I used recipes from their book and newsletter and bought 1-2 green juices a day from a local organic food store juice bar (apple, kale, spinach, cucumber, parsley, lemon, ginger) on days I was super busy. I have a $6 juicer from the thrift store that works but is a b*%ch to clean if you know what I mean. So I dealt with cleaning it 3x a day but 6 seemed a bit too much. I've been eyeing this juicer. I also splurged after my current blender kicked the bucket last week and FINALLY bought a Vitamix (I bought one off of overstock (w/ a coupon code) for a GREAT price)! Since I use a blender more than our stove I figured I should stop talking about it and just buy it. Score!

Anyway, I started with a 3 day juice only cleanse (following BluePrint's guidelines) and have been doing a raw cleanse for the past week and plan to continue through this coming week - Juices, Smoothies, Salads and lots of water. After a crazy busy spring of too much gross food on the road and hospital food and way too many diet cokes, my body needed a cleanse and a jump-start to healthier eating. I feel really good, my skin is clear and I have great energy. For 2 weeks I am also doing this supplement cleanse program called ColoVada which I have done before and had great results with. There is more info about it here but it essentially is supplements and a powder detox drink combined with 10 days of clean eating and 4 days of fasting/juices only (in conjunction with colonics).

I also added in 2 colon cleansing sessions, a sauna session, a detox bath (epsom salt & apple cider vinegar), and a hot yoga class to help with ridding my body of toxins.

The first few days you may notice that you have a headache or your skin breaks out - this is normal - this is your body detoxing. I would also highly recommend not having food in your house that sounds good or appealing to you during your cleanse time-frame. If you crave icecream and its in the freezer you will have a hard time resisting - and may even try to rationalize that if you let it soften it is almost liquid. ;) (just saying). So I planned the families meals with things that I don't really like (halibut, pesto pasta, etc.).

For those of you who think there is no way I can do this or green juice looks gross, I beg you to go to your local Whole Foods or health food store and order up a green juice with the following - you will love it (my kids even gulp it down) - Apple, Spinach, Kale, Cucumber, Parsley, Lemon, Ginger. YUM. You'll want in. Trust ME.

image above via healthy, happy life.

{ fit ME }

you. will. feel. this. burn.

First, schedule in your workout in your weekly planner.
When the time arrives, warm up with this lil dance cardio routine. (It takes a bit of practice).
Next have fun toning up your arms and making them teeny tiny with this arm webisode.
Of course you need to firm the butt and thighs, and this routine (that Gwenyth Paltrow did training for Iron Man!) will do the trick. ouch.
Finish up with a little abs, and you're on your way!
Be sure to jot down your workout on your Fit ME notepad.

{If you bookmark each of those video links, you will be able to get to them easily every day for a full workout! Or you can buy Tracy Anderson's Mat Workout which is my most favorite one by far!}

{ fit ME challenge - week 5 }

Ugh. No, what I meant to say was GO! But, kind of ugh. I honestly thought that it would be EASIER by now. That I would be BOUNCING out of bed at 5AM ready to get my p90x ON! But, I have to drag myself out of bed and yesterday I just flat out turned the alarm off and went back to sleep. I missed 2 workouts last week (week) due to the little guy getting 4 molars in at once and not sleeping for 2 nights in a row. I ate chocolate the other day. A lot of it. And I just discovered that this cupcake store is a few blocks from my hotel (for an upcoming work trip to San Francsico). PEOPLE, I DO NOT have that much self-control. There WILL be cupcakes consumed.

Anyway, I'm trying to remind myself that all good things come to those who WORK at them. And I'm really hoping to get back into the workout groove at 5AM on Monday! GO! So, who's still with ME on this?

image via flickr

{ fit ME challenge - week 4 }

Live your Healthiest Year EVER! It's not too late to join us in our Fit ME Challenge. If you aren't up for p90x (and really, who the heck is?!?!), check out Jillian Michael's DVD's (1/2 hour workouts).

So, I've gone 31 days in a row working out. I've lost 3 lbs. I can do guy pushups. My jeans are way looser on me. I have way more energy. Still sore as all get out, but it's working.

And for all of you Fit ME challengers, here are a few other tips to help keep you fit, health & sane.

Keep track of your progress. But instead of focusing on the scales, track improvements in your performance (sets, reps, weights energy) and the way your clothes fit. At the end of Week 4 my weight hasn't changed much but my skinny jeans (my size 28 joe's that I could never squeeze into) fit...they aren't comfy by any means yet, but my body has definitely changed shaped already.

Excuse proof your environment. Schedule it in. I repeat, schedule it in. Everyday put some sort of fitness into your daily planner. Leave a packed gym bag in your car. Set our your running shoes and workout clothes the night before. Stock your fridge & pantry with healthy, clean foods.

Surround yourself with positive role models. Find inspiration in other women who motivate you to be your best. Workout with a buddy. Join an online fitness community. Or read blogs of fellow fit challengers.

January was AWESOME but February is going to be even BETTER! GO! ;)

image above © MikeBaird@Flickr via creative commons

{ fit ME challenge - week 3 }

So, I'll be honest here. This week I struggled to find the motivation to get up at 5am. To get going. To BRING IT. There was a huge winter storm. Snow days. Sick kids. Unpacking.

But I did workout everyday. But I wasn't as gung ho as the 1st 2 weeks UNTIL Friday night when I squeezed in the legs & back workout and did GUY PUSHUPS - 10 of them! I always have done "girl" push-ups - and certainly not anything wrong with them. But I did them and did them with good form. Then, I was like, "I can do this! It is working. I'm getting stronger!"

Next week I'm mixing things up a bit (it is supposed to be "rest" week - still workouts everyday but more yoga, etc.) But since I feel like I took it easy a bit this week, I'm going to step it up this coming week and get the energy back! Here are my workout goals for Week 4.

Monday - p90x chest & arms and Yoga class at studio (2 hours total)
Tuesday - Xstretch & Kickboxing class (2 hours total)
Wednesday - Core Synergistics (1 hour)
Thursday - Kenpo (1 hour)
Friday - Core Synergistics (1 hour)
Saturday - Legs & Arms and Yoga X (2 hours)
Sunday - X Stretch (1 hour)

How are you Fit ME challengers doing? GO!

Fit ME fitness planner & tracker pictured above available here.

{ fit ME challenge - week 2 }

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." -Anonymous

So, its week 2 of p90x. I have to tell you that although I have been really sore, I feel good. Really good. I have way more energy than normal. I've already lost 3 lbs. My arms looked more toned. I can get out of bed at 5AM with a lot less bitching & moaning then when we started. Will says he feels like he has more energy too and feels great. I hope we can keep this pace up!

Our workout plan this week:
Monday - Chest & Ab (this one is the hardest for me - pushups, chinups & pullups)
Tuesday - Plyometrics (tons of lunges, squats & jumps. Hard to walk after this one.) + ab ripperX
Wednesday - Shoulders & Arms + 1/2 on elliptical trainer
Thursday - Yoga X (this is okay, just LONG - an hour & a half) + Ab Ripper X (YogaX is Will's least favorite)
Friday - Legs & Back
Saturday - Kenpo (which is like kickboxing) - this one is my favorite! + ab ripperX
Sunday - Stretch X & hike or sledding

You can follow my daily p90x triumphs and tribulations on twitter here. Also, its not too late to join in - you don't have do p90x. Just commit to doing SOMETHING everyday. Sweat once a day peeps. It's good for you. I promise. ;)

ps - Thanks for all of your support & encouragement! I love getting emails like this first thing in the morning from my fellow p90xer's - "Week 2 – I am starting to like my 5 am workout more and more – woot woot is right! I’ll check in tonight, have to get ready for work but just wanted to check in with you to let you know that I’m on track for week 2!! xo, Jana"

{ feed ME }

This weeks meal plan: (Week 2 of p90x)
Breakfast - much the same as last week (lots of eggs & fresh fruit & green smoothies)
Lunch - much the same as last week (lots of protein salads)
Dinner - We've got a lot going on this week so we will only be having 4 dinners at home
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops with quinoa and salad (I just add pork chops, soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, 1 clove of garlic to slow cooker).
- Leftover Turkey Veggie Chili (recipe in comments section of this post)
- Grilled Salmon, Brown Rice & Edamame
- Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggie Fajitas with Lettuce Wraps

Lots of water. No bread. No wine. No diet coke. Let the fun continue!

ps - Speaking of recipes, check out this great site GirliChef and her review of LobotoME goods.

Hope you all have a great Monday! I was up and at em at 5 to do my p90x workout. I am starting to think it is the best way possible to make good on the fact that it's a fresh, new day! Bring it. Woot.

{ fit ME..... p90x questions + recipes }

Okay, I'm on day 3. And I'm not going to lie. It hurts. I hurt. I can't even do some of the things (like chin ups - which may very well be even HARDER to do than pull ups!) and these push up things where your legs are on a chair...Anyway, enough moaning. ;)

Okay, so I'm going to try to answer your questions in this post....let me know if I miss anyone's questions.

A lot of you have asked what we needed to get started....
We got the p90x set (workout videos, starter guide, nutrition guide). You might be able to find it used on ebay but they often don't come with all of the information packets which I think you need. We are doing the classic workout plan but they have 3 different options.
I also got a new pair of snazzy workout pants that I love from Victorias Secret of all places. Not necessary of course but thought it would help the motivation. It does.
I also had to get a pull up bar for the workout programs (I picked one up at Target for $20) which is less than the p90x one ($60).
We had the 3, 5 & 10 lb weights and stretch bands and yoga mats already. I'll probably have to get 20lb+ weights for Will at some point and maybe 12-15 for me.

1) Recipe requests - Posted below. But I again, I highly recommend this book - great recipes, great workouts (way happier workouts than p90x, journal writing tips, meditation tips, etc.)

2) I am not using any of the p90x supplements (bars, shakes, etc.) I am a loyal fan of Health-FX products and use their whey protein & supplements (Life FX, Cardio FX, thermo pm FX, etc.) I try not to use protein bars but occasionally make my own. I like eating "real" food.

3) I am not totally following the p90x nutrition plan. I plan to start incorporating more of their recipes into our weekly meal plans but this week used other recipes as I hadn't rec'd my p90x kit yet.

4) Did I mention it hurts? everywhere?

5) I am not counting my calories or even figuring out how to count them. And I don't keep track of every rep I do during the workouts. I'm just eating really clean and healthy. And I'm just working out as hard as I can 6 days a week. I have no aspirations of being a fitness figure competitor or body builder therefore I can only take this stuff so seriously. ;) I did track the pre-fitness test and body fat & weight just to see where I'm at at the end of each month.

6) Oh and I was wrong about the time....I thought each workout was 50 minutes but NO! Some are 20 (Ab Ripper X - which you do combined with another workout) and some are longer (Yoga X - 1 hr. 30 minutes). So I'm trying to figure out how to plan on at least 1 hr. 15 minutes in the morning...without having to get up any darn earlier.

ps - I don't recommend watching Julie & Julia (as I did last night) while you are trying hard not to want to eat things like this. Just a friendly tip. ;)
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Lentil Soup ( 2 servings) - I doubled this recipe

1 zucchini diced
1 carrot diced
1/2 onion diced
1 cup dried lentils
1 tsp curry powder
s & p to taste

Place veggies and lentils in a soup pot and cover with 4 cups water.
Bring to a boil then simmer for an hour.
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Amansala Salad with ginger seasame dressing (1 serving) I quadrupled this for Will & I for 3 salads each this week (pictured above).

1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced avocado
1 4-5 oz. piece grilled chicken
1 TBS sesame seeds

I also added 1/4 cup diced cucumber, some diced jicama and some bean spouts.

I cut everything up on Sunday and grilled 4 large pieces of chicken and chopped that up too so all I have to do is throw it together each day at lunch. (picture below)


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Ginger sesame dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 TBS low sodium soy sauce
2 gloves garlic, chopped
2 TBS honey
2 TBS peeled and minced ginger
1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Combine in blender with 2 TBS water. Process until smooth.

recipes from book: Bikini Boot Camp

{ the year of the pullup - bring it }

Bring it is the p90x motto... I like it. Bring it.

So, last year (2009) was the year of getting my act together financially - finally paying off all of our non-mortgage debt (school & car loans). This year, is the year of getting my act together fitness wise. Which is why I decided to embark on aforementioned p90x plan...

So tomorrow, Jan. 4th, the p90x challenge begins. I feel like I am in pretty good shape but I have heard this workout routine kicks everyone's A#@. I'm not going to lie - I've got some jiggle and some wiggle. ;) I've posted our Feed ME weekly meal plan above that coincides with p90x's nutrition plan (click on it to enlarge it). It is more protein oriented than normal and eliminates sugars, most carbs, all white flours and all WINE. I made a bunch of this stuff ahead of time today (lentil soup, protein pancakes, chicken for the salads, cut up veggies, etc.) I am using a bunch of recipes from this book that I love. We ate at the author's restaurant/spa when we were down in Tulum and they had amazingly delicious, healthy meals. (This book also contains yoga & exercise routines for those of you interested in a less intense fitness regime than p90x).

So, OUR plan (as I mentioned before I am completely making Will do this with ME)...is as follows. p90x 6 days a week-scheduled and tracked on the Fit ME notepad; lots of healthy, protein rich meals; no sugar (gulp); no bad carbs (white flours, pasta or bread - double gulp), limited dairy and no alcohol (triple gulp). But we are thinking ONE day a week we can have alcohol so we don't go crazy. Maybe on Sundays while watching football and NOT eating chips and dip. This is starting to sound not fun. ;) And NO, I'm not going to post a before picture, although I had contemplated it for about 3 nano seconds. But, if I look 1/2 as good as this (minus the horrid fake tan and bright shiny blue bikini) after my 3 months I will certainly post an AFTER picture.

Get up at 5:00AM. Lord help us. An hour or so before the kids wake up (in theory).
Have workout disk loaded the night before and workout stuff laid out and water bottles filled. Press play and SWEAT. The workouts are 50 minutes.
I am hoping (again in theory) to have 15 - 20 minutes after working out to do a little yoga (if I can still move) and meditate before the kids wake up. We'll see how that goes. If there is no time in the morning then I will move that yoga/meditation routine to the evenings.
Get breakfast going for the us & the kiddos while Will wakes them up (6:15ish) and Samme gets dressed for school (bus picks her up at 7am or I take her in at 7:30). Drink a mug of hot water with lemon in it. Eat EGGS, avacado, salsa, eboost, more water, yerba matte tea, etc.
Snack mid-morning - an 8-12oz green smoothie (spinach, pineapple, whey protein, ice, acai berry juice, etc.) and drink more water
Lunch - Amansala Salad or Red Lentil Soup (both recipes from this book) and water.
Afternoon Snack - a handful of almonds & a clementine and more water (NO DIET COKE HERE - note to self!) drink greenor yerba matte tea instead of diet coke.
Dinner - Protein & Salad & veggies (see meal plan above for more details) & more water (sparkling water with lime & lemon juice)
Evening Snack - 1/2 grapefruit or plain air popped popcorn (I'm sure while I crave something like a Klondike bar - I actually haven't had one of those in about 10 years but I'm sure I'll be craving them soon).
REPEAT at 5am next day.

p90x workout 5-6 days a week.
kickboxing class 1 day a week. (will replace one p90x workout with this class).
hot yoga class 1 day a week. (may replace p90x yoga with this once a week).
30 min. on elliptical 3 days a week. if i can move.
3/4 - 1 gallon of water a day.

So, who's with ME? I know I made this sound so fun!!!! And I know I had you at 5AM, no wine an no pasta! BeachBody.com should make me their next spokesperson! ;)

{ inspired ME }

This is a video from one of my friends, Pam. We first met when she came to one of our adventure racing camps in Moab, UT. She had just lost over 200lbs and wanted to gain the skills necessary to do her first adventure race. She has competed in several adventure races since then and has become a dear friend to us. Please watch her video and vote for her aha moment in this contest! The top 10 vote-getters will have their aha moments included in Mutual of Omaha's 2010 TV campaign. Isn't she amazing? You go girl!

{ fit ME }

The Fit ME notepad is in the September issue of Fitness Magazine (pg. 100) on newstands now!

{ fit ME }

So, with the new found popularity of the Fit ME notepad, I've been personally re-inspired to fill it out this week and pack it with workouts...I rotate through fitness routines quickly (slight A.D.D. tendancy in this arena) - one month I'll be all about running, the next month all about yoga, etc. Well, this month's new found LOVE of working out can be attributed to Tracy Anderson's new Mat Workout DVD...the {mat} part of it is slightly misleading as you are only on it for a floor leg & ab routine...but it burns baby! :) I have been doing it every morning from 6-7am! Seriously! In fact I like it so much that I just ordered her Cardio Dance DVD as well {although I've heard it is super technical and if you aren't coordinated in the sense of being able to pick up dance moves, you may experience slight frustration as she moves fast}. I've written about her before, and while she remains a controversial celebrity trainer, I really enjoy her workouts.

Anyway, what are you all doing to stay fit this winter?

ps. for her Mat DVD - all you need is a mat (but a carpet will do); 1-3 lb weights (she says no more than 3 lbs) and you do SO many repitions (50-100's) that you'd be crazy to try it with more than 3lb weights; and a dining room chair. That's it. Enjoy!

{ new year, new you - healthy & fit ME }

So, you want to make this the year you get FIT (for real this time)?

Step 1. Set a realistic goal. If you weigh over 250lbs you might not be able to realistically get down to 125 in one year! Perhaps instead a better goal would be to lose 5 lbs per month by eating healthier, walking to & from work everyday and going to the gym 3 days a week.

Step 2. Schedule time to exercise and find a workout buddy to help keep you motivated. Each week, schedule in some walks or runs; some gym or yoga classes or time in the morning before work to do an exercise video or show. Here's a video with a great 16 minute strength building series from The People's Chemist. Use the Fit ME notepad to plan and track your workouts.


Step 3. Plan healthy meals. There is no reason you should be eating pizza 3x a week! I don't care how busy you are. Cook up a weeks worth of chicken on Sunday night to use for quick meals (add brown rice and some steamed frozen veggies). Use the Feed ME notepad and the Check ME notepad to plan and shop for healthy foods. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, get rid of the crap. Take an hour today, and clean out your pantry, fridge and freezer of all of the junk - cookies, processed foods, etc. Wipe out the refrigerator, organize the pantry and stock up on healthy items. If there are Oreo's in your house, you WILL eat them. So throw them out!


Step 4. Take Supplements. Research different vitamins and supplements that will help you achieve optimal health. You can read about what I take each day here.
Step 5. Remember to have patience and stick with it. Set a good example for your kids by taking care of your body! You are only give one body, don't mess it up.

Step 6. Read. Add some fitness/healthy living blogs to your blogroll to help keep you inspired! Here are a few I like:
Fit Sugar
Gabby Reece's site
Fitness for Mommies
The Peoples Chemist
Womens Health & Fitness
Crazy Sexy Cancer
Hybrid Fitness (who just posted about the Fit ME pad)
Workout Mommy

Step 7. Health Checklist. Complete these tasks from Oprah's Best Life series.

What are your fitness/health goals this year?

Note: Free shipping on LobotoME goods extended until January 12th!

{ YOU can do IT }

Here are some great tips on how to make fitness & exercise a part of your everyday routine. So far this month, I've been doing good - I only missed one day but the day before I went on a 1 1/2 hour hike and 1 1/2 hour yoga class. So I figure that counts, right? :) But I haven't stepped up my running yet... 3 mile runs are not going to get ME across the finish line for the half marathon coming up in {gulp} less than 2 months. So, next week while we are back in NY visiting my grandparents I'm going to take advantage of running at sea level and RUN, RUN, RUN using my new method and new watch. I'll be taking a few days off from the blog but that doesn't mean you {or ME} can take a few days off from fitness! :)

Less than 10 days left in Fit ME month. Rock ON girls!

pps - Had a great time at recent girls weekend away - met some friends in Moab for some hiking, yoga, pool time & margaritas! It is amazing how a weekend away with great woman can re-inspire ME! And one of them is going to be a guest blogger next week....stay tuned.


ps - You still have a week left to enter the {get your yoga ON fab giveaway}!

{ drink ME }

Jen asked what water bottles I use...

For short runs I use this.

For out & about, at my desk & yoga class, I use this or this.

For long runs or hikes I use this.

And from the store or gas station I love Smartwater.

I try to avoid using plastics and you can't go wrong with any of the cool, eco-friendly sigg bottles.

ps - Only 2 days left to sign up for the {get your yoga ON giveaway}!

{ run walk run }

So, I've received lots of questions about my running routine and how I am training for my 1/2 marathon this fall. First, let ME make this clear... I am not a runner. I am a mom, a biz owner, a wife, a mt. biker, a hiker, a yogi, many, many things but I have never considered myself a runner. This past weekend I was complaining to a friend about how it has been hard to motivate to do longer runs because I JUST KNOW it will be painful. She told ME about a great running training program that she uses by Jeff Galloway. The basic premise is to take walk breaks. So say you have a 10 minute mile - you should run for 3 minutes and then walk for a minute. Then repeat for the duration of your run. The idea is that little breaks help keep you motivated and breathing and that you use different muscles while walking than running so you are going easier on your body. Brilliant! Why didn't I think of this sooner! So the plan this week is to give it a go...I had Will set up my watch to beep at those intervals and I am going to go for a LONG run this weekend. And if you are new to running or trying to get back into it why not start with a slow jog for 1 minute and then walk for a minute and repeat? Give it a GO and let ME know what you think! I'll write more on this soon! Anyone had any experience with the Jeff Galloway plan?

ps- is that not the cutest picture EVER of my little girl when she was little running through sprinklers?

pps - I run in a skirt usually - here's one of my favorites from Athleta on sale for $14.99! Score!

{ get your YOGA on giveaway }

photo credit: WholeLiving.com

Another Monday, another FAB giveaway - This week we are giving away tons of Yoga goodies! Over $300 in fact! 7 of you will win one of the following...

Grand Prize - First up is a custom yoga mat from Yogamatics and a Yoga for Athletes DVD!
You can pick from one of the many uber-cool designs (limited edition) on their site or upload your own photo or image to create your own, truly unique yoga mat! These go for $85 plus s/h. Could be yours for FREE. Here is one of my favorites and I am thinking about getting one with the LobotoME Mantra image on it! I've been testing one out for the past week and it is great...it is amazing to be able to look down at an image that is peaceful, inspirational, etc. during your practice and not just a boring mat. The mats are durable, non-slippery and no one will have one like it at your yoga class (guaranteed)!


1 Runner Up Prize: The 2nd name drawn will receive a gift certificate for a pair of Even Keel Yoga Shorts. Perfect for yoga, running & the gym! I wore a pair this past weekend for traveling, yoga, an evening run and even pj's - they are so soft & comfy! Even Keel gear is a must add to your workout gear!


4 Runner Up Prizes: To help get you into your yoga groove, I am giving away 4 Yoga For Athletes DVDs from the amazing Kimberly Fowler. Check out Kimberly's new blog at I Yoga Life too! This is my favorite at home yoga DVD and I can't wait to take a class from her in person someday! A former attorney, cancer survivor, triathlete, yoga teacher & NIKE spokesperson, her yoga video filmed inside her Venice, CA studio is great!

Runner Up Prize: One lucky commenter will receive a new copy of Hip Tranquil Chick. One of my favorite yoga books on how to live a yogi lifestyle ON & OFF the yoga mat (without moving to an ashram). Kimberly Wilson is a great yoga teacher, author, clothing & jewelry designer, blogger & more. Check out her site here.


Grand prize: Custom Yogamatics Yoga Mat & a Yoga for Athletes DVD! (Over $110)
1st Runner Up Prize: A pair of Even Keel Yoga Shorts ($40)
Runner Up Prizes: 4 Yoga for Athletes DVD by Kimberly Fowler ($24.95 each)
Runner Up Prize: 1 Hip Tranquil Chick Book by Kimberly Wilson ($16.95)

To register to win, leave ME a comment with why you need to get your Yoga ON. To get 2 additional {entries} subscribe to my FEED in the upper right hand corner of the blog (and let me know if you did are already are in the comments). I will chose the winners on Friday, August 29th at 9am MST. {note: extended one week}!

{ sweat once a day }

Love this image from Lululemon. Especially love the statement {love your failures} and {travel the world}. And the {sweat once a day} mantra fits in nicely with Fit ME month!

ps. And the winner of this week's Fit ME giveaway is....
Grand Prize...toblerone@simplemom
Runner Up Prize...workoutmommy
Email ME your mailing addresses info @ lobotoME.com and I'll get your prizes in the mail next week! Stay tuned for Monday's {get your yoga ON giveaway - it is awesome}!

And in case you need a little more inspiration this weekend check out this great post! Have a great weekend everyone and remember to SWEAT!