I feel like I’m constantly learning about crazy, healthy food trends and products that exist. Most recently, I learned of “Crunchy Bean Snack”. After being contacted by Snack Out Loud, I figured I’d try them out to see what it was all about. While at first the idea kind of freaked me out – dried,…
Electric Run Recap
Or as I like to call it “The 5K of Selfies” because everyone was stopped everywhere before, during, and after to take selfies. This past Saturday night, a few friends and I ran the Electric Run – and by ran, I mean power walked because one of our teammates hadn’t completely recovered from a sprained…
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…
My Go-To Hairstyles + Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Review
Sometimes I think that if I wasn’t a healthy living blogger, I’d be a beauty blogger. Then I remember I don’t know anything about the beauty world, so I stick to what I know how to do. HOWEVER, today is an exception. I’m branching outside of my usual blogging themes of food and fitness to…
The Color Run Recap – Happiest 5K on the Planet
I finally did something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time! I ran a colorful run, more specifically, “The Happiest 5K on the Planet.” I, along with 3 of my coworkers and 2 other friends, ran The Color Run on Saturday morning, which was held at Qualcomm Stadium. Keep reading for my recap…
Breast Cancer Awareness with Skechers GOrun 3 Shoes
The following post is sponsored by Skechers. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today’s post is dedicated to supporting the fight against the disease. If you weren’t already aware, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S. While the statistics can be scary, they can also be inspiring. As of…
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,…
Aloha Run 5K Recap
We spent our Sunday morning running the Aloha Run 5K, and it went by in a flash! That’s probably because we’re such fast runners though. (And by we, I mean Matt. He friggin won 3rd in his age group of 25-29. #rockstar) It was the 2nd annual Aloha Run, and it seemed very well put…
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…
Vega Sport Protein Bar Review
Good morning and happy Friday!!! I’m here to talk about food today – so rare for this blog, I know. I was selected through a Sweat Pink campaign to review a Vega Sport product – more specifically, the Vega Sport Protein Bar. Although protein and energy bars aren’t usually found in my kitchen, having these…
Mocha Protein Shake + Collagen Sport Protein Powder Giveaway {Closed}
Today is all about protein powder. As mentioned in Monday’s P90X meal plan, I’ve been drinking protein shakes every morning for breakfast and have come to really enjoy them. It’s fun to get creative with the recipes. I’m sharing my first of what will be many protein shakes on GMHO, and I hope you find…
9 Ways to Preserve Joint Health + NeoCell Protein Powder Review
Are you part of the Joints That Crack club? Matt’s the president, and I’m an active member. (Seriously, when Matt runs, his ankle clicks about every 5 seconds. It freaks me out.) Although it can be annoying, the popping joint sounds are actually a normal problem, but make sure to see a doctor if pain…
San Diego Safari Park Half Marathon Recap
As many of you are aware, we ran the Safari Park Half Marathon yesterday, so I’m here to recap the experience. We made sure to hydrate ourselves all day Saturday, since the race was supposed to be a hot one. What’s the best way to hydrate? Play drinking games…with water. It works. We arrived at…
