For a healthy, antioxidant-rich snack, try this creamy Mango Matcha Smoothie that combines fresh fruit with matcha green tea powder. The best smoothies are the ones that are slightly sweet, super creamy, and vibrantly colored—at least in my opinion. This Mango Matcha Smoothie has all of these qualities, plus the magical ingredient of matcha green…
9 Tips for Eating More Protein + Premier Protein Giveaway {Closed}
Thank you to Premier Protein for sponsoring this post and giveaway! Disclaimer: I was sent Premier Protein bars and shakes for free to review—all opinions are my own. Over the past two months, I’ve been in “Operation: Acquire Lady Muscles,” as I’ve been following the LiveFit bodybuilding program (currently finishing up phase 2 of 3…hollerrrrr)….
December Favorites + Coffee Giveaway {Closed}
I’m rounding out the last set of favorites for this year with a handful of exciting things, including a special giveaway! From the intoxicating aroma of fresh coffee to the perfect Christmas present for my blogging needs, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for lately. I’m sharing it all below, so make sure to…
Healthy Snacks for Work + Nektar Honey Crystals Giveaway
In my dream office, I’d have an endless supply of protein bars and other healthy snacks to get me through my workdays. Unfortunately, my food supply seems to always be at an extreme low, often forcing me to either find crap elsewhere or go hungry (THE HORROR). I try to keep my office space at…
My Wedding Fitness Plan + Jack Link’s Giveaway {Closed}
So it recently occurred to me that I should probably start thinking about getting in shape for my wedding, since it’s about 9 months away. If I looked exactly how I do right now for it, I’d be perfectly happy, but I mean…why not strive for being a buff bride, am I right? To be…
Cooking Made Easy with Sun Basket + a Giveaway {Closed}
Disclaimer: I was sent Sun Basket meals for free to review; all opinions are my own. I have a love-hate relationship with cooking. It’s something I do constantly because 1. it helps me eat healthier 2. I like to try new recipes and 3. because I simply enjoy it. Then again, it’s also a lot…
My Favorite Things + Promax Protein Bars Giveaway {Closed}
Who else is excited for the 4th of July!? I’ve lived in San Diego for…what, 2 1/2 years now? And we’ve never really done much for the holiday because this city runs out of parking spots by like 10 am, I swear (one of SD’s not-so-fine qualities). So we’ve just found it much easier to…
Naked Berry Almond Nutmilk Review + Giveaway {Closed}
When I was in college, I was obsessed with Naked juices. I’d get Berry Blast constantly, and it’s still my favorite flavor. Recently, though, I had the opportunity to try out Berry Almond Nutmilk, which uses almond milk (if you couldn’t figure that out from the name). I’ve actually been trying to drink more almond…
The Real Reason I Workout + Road Runner Sports Giveaway {Closed}
My name is Katie, and it has been approximately 40 days since I worked out. To be honest, I haven’t kept up with a regular workout routine since probably early November. There have been so many road blocks that have caused this that I won’t get into, but I’m ready to snap out of it…
Fitbit Zip Fitness Tracker Review + Giveaway {Closed}
Today marks the first day of National Nutrition Month! In honor of this, I was sent the Fitbit Zip from AT&T to try out and review – oh, and giveaway! Over the past couple years, Fitbit fitness trackers have become such a popular motivation tool for people to get active, which is why I’ve always…
Fuel Your Hike with LÄRABAR + Giveaway {Closed}
The following post is sponsored by LÄRABAR. One of the ways I try to live a healthy life is to just keep it simple – with both food and fitness. I don’t want a bunch of fancy products that make all these claims when I know I can be healthier by just eating cleaner and…
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Review & Giveaway {Closed}
There are so many interesting health foods these days, and one of my new favorites is hemp seeds – more specifically, the shelled seed, aka heart. I wrote about some healthy food trends that intrigue me awhile ago, and I’m adding hemp seeds to the list. Hemp seeds are at the top of the hemp…
Sweaty Bands Review + Headband Giveaway {Closed}
Disclaimer: I was sent a Sweaty Bands headband for free to review. All opinions are my own. My name is Katie, and I friggin’ love fitness apparel. No matter how cute certain workout clothes are, though, I have standards. Let’s face it; sometimes the cute stuff isn’t the most practical. The quality clothes are when…
Skinnygirl Nutrition Bars Review & Giveaway {Closed}
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Skinnygirl. Skinnygirl Snack Swap Campaign Interesting fact: About a quarter of the average American’s daily caloric intake comes from snacking. If you’re like me, you need several snacks throughout the day to tide you over between meals. If you’re trying to be healthy, though,…
Quest Products Review + Protein Bar Giveaway! {Closed}
You guys… I think I’m becoming a protein bar junkie. Quest Nutrition sent me quite the variety pack of products recently, and I’m excited to finally share my experience with them all! First, I will start with… Quest Protein Bars I ate a protein bar for a mid-morning snack at work most days, and it…
