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Mamavation Mondays: The Mamavation Mom campaign 11

January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Are you ready to party with Mamavation? Our regular Mamavation Monday will be back next week at the same time, but this week we having a huge party. Mamavation Mom campaign 11 twitter party is a start of another great bootcamp for two moms, whose life will be changed forever and you just have to be there to see it all happen!

Be sure to RSVP and be there this Monday January 30th from 7-9 PM EST. Don’t forget to check out our finalists and cast your vote here.

Have you taken a few moments to get to know our finalists?
Laura (@MommyCanRun)
Tisha (@TishaMarie)
Andrea (@AndreaEmilien)
Lolo (@mybaybah)
Kristina (@Krissy_r)

We hope to see you all at the Mamavation Mom campaign 11 twitter party.During the 2-hour party we will announce the campaign moms who will enter our seven-week bootcamp, discuss healthy living, and win prizes generously offered by campaign sponsors.

Blogging carnival posts for this week will be linked up here.

 

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Mondays: The Finalists

January 21, 2012 By 228 Comments

This week is the final one before the next Mamavation bootcamp starts. I’d love for all of you to join me in wishing the best to our applicants and make sure to follow these awesome ladies on Twitter - Laura (@MommyCanRun), Marie (@nichols0907), Andrea (@AndreaEmilien), Anjanette  (@MommaYoung),  Joanna (@way2gomom), Amber (@AmberLou24),Tisha (@TishaMarie), Lolo (@mybaybah), Krista (@kristalswan), Kristina (@Krissy_r), and Jessica (@MomVantage)

Girls, YOU ROCK!!!! Every single one of you has made a commitment to changing your life for the better and because of that, you are ALL inspirations to your friends, family and the entire Sistahood! No matter who moves through as a finalist, and ultimately the next Mamavation Moms, our hope is that you will continue your journey with Mamavation and stay motivated to meet the goals you set for yourself. Accountability to Mamavation will get you to your goals with or without the bootcamp.

This week on Mamavation TV, our guests will be the finalists – to be announced Monday – so be sure to come meet these girls and get to know them. They will be talking about why they want to be the next Mamavation Mom and letting you know more than a 4 minute video can portray. This is such an amazing group that you do not want to miss this!

Be sure to RSVP for our Mamavation Boot Camp Twitter Party Launch #11 (can you believe it?) next week where the new campaign moms will be announced.

Special Guests: Mamavation Campaign Eleven Finalists

Image via speedy2 of stock.xchng

BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Mamavation.

One blogging carnival participant will receive $50 VISA gift card. To be eligible answer the following blogging carnival question in your weekly Mamavation blog post and link back to Mamavation site.

Who is your biggest inspiration when it comes to healthy lifestyle?

Also be sure to declare you disclosure with
“This post is sponsored by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway”
at the bottom of your post.

Link up your post here.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over Twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)

GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):
  1. $50 VISA Gift Card (1 winner)

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV. This week sponsored by @Mamavation. Join us! http://bit.ly/AmQVKx”(Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)
  7. Vote for Mamavation for Best Health Blog on Healthline.com (1 entry each vote)

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Monday: Misleading Labels

January 14, 2012 By 204 Comments
In an effort to fuel your body and the bodies of your family in better ways, if you are anything like me, you are looking for things that are “cage free”, “grass fed”, “organic” and “natural” at the store.  Unfortunately, those labels may not equate to better nutrition.
Food manufacturers use a number of tricks to persuade us to buy their product over a competitors…
Did you know that prime shelf spots are on your eye level?  That’s prime real estate that vendors pay extra for.  Chances are good that if you look down, you might find a similar product that is easier on your pocketbook.
Gum, candy and chocolate bars by the cash register are “impulse buy items” – calling you and your kids while we are waiting in line.
You may already be aware of these some of these tactics, but misleading labels might be a different story all together.
How often do we assume we truly understand the label on the food we are about to purchase?  How truthful are those “healthy” claims?
Our guest, Healthy Jasmine knows a great deal of information about the tricks manufacturers and retailers use to make products more appealing to us.

Jasmine’s passion for health and well being stems from her own childhood.  While her love of cooking and baking from scratch came from her own mom’s kitchen, Jasmine grew up drinking pop (soda, Cola, Coke, whatever) and hating her veggies.  In 2006, Jasmine was diagnosed with a gluten, soy, and dairy sensitivity that explained a number of symptoms: weekly migraines, digestive problems, acid-reflux and fatigue.  Freeing herself of medication and living healthy, she now makes it her mission to help others heal themselves through diet and lifestyle changes.

Jasmine now works as a Lifestyle and Wellness consultant, freelance writer at the National Pregnancy Health Examiner, and Chicago Family Health Examiner for Examiner.com.  She is the Program Coordinator and instructor for an online course that she authored, Professional Certificate in Women’s Personal Exercise Training and Wellness through Educational Fitness Solutions, Inc. She is also a Master Trainer for Healthy Moms(R) Fitness and their Social Media Director. Don’t forget to visit Healthy Jasmine’s website for great information

BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by The Chia CO.

The Chia Co produces Chia in harmony with nature, with environmental guidelines followed rigorously and farming practices applied with long-term sustainability in mind. The Chia Co products are all made from 100% natural Australian Grown Chia seed. Chia products are mild tasting and easy to include in the every day diet as they can be added to any meal. Chia is the richest plant based source of Omega 3, dietary fiber, protein and antioxidants. We refer to Chia as Nature’s Complete Superfood because it is very high in nutrition that is essential for a healthy diet including Omega 3, dietary fiber and protein as well as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It contains: 37% Dietary Fiber, 20% Omega 3 ALA, 20% Protein.

Link up your post here. Follow our sponsor on Twitter and find them on Facebook

What are your latest healthy food discoveries?

Also be sure to declare you disclosure with

“This post is sponsored by The Chia Co and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women” at the bottom of your post.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over Twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)
GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):
  1. 2 prize packs from The Chia Company (2 winners)

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV. This week sponsored by @TheChiaCompany. Join us! http://bit.ly/zHjxkL”(Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Become a fan of Healthy Jasmine on Facebook (1 entry)
  7. Follow@TheChiaCompany (1 entry)
  8. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)
  9. Vote for Mamavation for Best Health Blog on Healthline.com (1 entry each vote)

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Monday: Gluten Intolerance

January 7, 2012 By 87 Comments
Gluten intolerance  - also known as Celiac Disease – is believed to affect roughly 15% of the US population. How do you know if you are gluten intolerant? What are the warning signs and what can you do about it?
These questions show up on Twitter every couple weeks and the answers are hard to find. The fact is that some people can go on for years not realizing their gluten sensitivity. The reason why it can be confusing is because wide range of symptoms of gluten intolerance can be mistaken for so many other things.
A few months ago, our own Alysa (@inspiredRD) was diagnosed  with gluten intolerance and she was looking for answers. That is why she is the perfect guest for this week’s Mamavation TV show – Gluten Intolerance 101.
Special Guest: Alysa Bajenaru, RD (@InspiredRD) Alysa Bajenaru, RD earned her Nutritional Sciences Degree from the University of Oklahoma. After working as a clinical dietitian she transitioned to focus more on the wellness aspect of nutrition and fitness. She earned a personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and later a group fitness certification through the American Council on Exercise. Alysa joined us in the sixth Mamavation campaign and we are thrilled to have her return with her guidance and out-of-the-box approach to make balanced nutrition an inspiring experience. You can see her beautiful recipes and take on a balanced lifestyle at Inspired RD.
BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Budhi Skin Care.
The philosophy of Budhi Skincare is embodied in its name: Budhi is the Sanskrit word for intellect. We want kids to use their heads, to make responsible choices for the health of their body and to take a deeper look beyond the surface of skin. Our goal is to help restore their confidence in the knowledge that they are not alone in their struggle to manage their skin issues. Budhi Skincare products are free of chemicals, such as: parabens, sodium laurel/laureth sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, dyes and irritating essential oils such as lavender, citrus and peppermint. Why? Because your skin is the largest organ of your body and what you put on your body can be absorbed into your body. Two blogging carnival participants will each receive a Skincare and body package. To be eligible answer the following blogging carnival question in your weekly Mamavation blog post and mention Budhi Skin Care with a link back to their site.
Link up your post here. Follow our sponsor on Twitter and find them on Facebook


What do you find most challenging in skin care?

Also be sure to declare you disclosure with

“This post is sponsored by Budhi Skin Care and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women” at the bottom of your post.” 

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over Twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)
GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):
  1. 2 skincare and body packages from Budhi Skin Care (1 winners)

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV. This week sponsored by @budhiskincare. Join us! http://bit.ly/x1OWci”(Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Follow@BudhiSkincare (1 entry)
  7. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)
  8. Vote for Mamavation for Best Health Blog on Healthline.com (1 entry each vote)

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Monday: Winterize your workouts

December 31, 2011 By 33 Comments
Shorter days, longer nights, colder temps – Ughhh! For most of us the days of sunset swims and scenic bike rides are long gone. I don’t know about you, but combined with juggling family, work and the onslaught of commotion brought forth by the hectic holiday season, I found my fitness routines have been laid to rest leaving me unmotivated to workout. Well, if your new year resolution is to stick to the healthy habits and keep your routine from slipping into hibernation, let’s make few adjustments to keep us active through the snow season! This week’s Mamavation TV guest has some great tips on how to “winter-ize” your workout!

Special Guest:Melissa Paris (@Melissa Paris)
Fitness Guru and Personal Trainer at the exclusive Reebok Sports Club in NYC, Melissa Paris will share simple solutions for modifying your schedule to reflect the change in temperature!

Melissa Paris has a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Montclair State University.  She also holds a certification in personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, pre and postnatal certified, integrated flexibility training, and the TRX system.  Melissa’s knowledge of anatomy, physiology, organic chemistry and medical nutrition provides her with the tools to help anyone master their fitness and wellness goals. Melissa is best known for how she relates to people, her realistic approach to fitness, and her genuine love for making people feel good from the inside out. Her clientele includes some of the most elite entrepreneurs and CEO’s of NYC at the exclusive Reebok Sports Club.

MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV
BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by MyInfoGuardian.com.
MyInfoGuardian defends your online privacy that puts you and your family at risk. You can find out for free on their website how many sites sell your information. MyInfoGuardian will protect you through their individual and family plans by removing your information from these sites and will make sure your name stays off these and other sites.One blogging carnival participant will receive a 2-year long subscription of online privacy protection. To be eligible answer the following blogging carnival question in your weekly Mamavation blog post and mention MyInfoGuardian.com with a link back to their site.
Link up your post here. Follow our sponsor on Twitter and find them on Facebook

What is your #1 tip for adjusting your workouts to winter conditions?

Also be sure to declare you disclosure with “This post is sponsored by MyInfoGuardian and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women” at the bottom of your post.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)
GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):

  1. A 2-year long subscription from My Info Guardian (1 winner)


To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV. This week sponsored by @myinfoguardian. Join us! http://bit.ly/rRyjHk ” (Unlimited Entries for tweets)


Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Follow@MyInfoGuardian (1 entry)
  7. Like Melissa Paris Fitness (1 entry)
  8. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)
  9. Vote for Mamavation for Best Health Blog on Healthline.com (1 entry each vote)

 

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Monday: Slumber Party

December 17, 2011 By 127 Comments

What kind sorority would we be without a slumber party? And since we can’t physically get together in the same room – the second best option is to show up in pajamas to the Mamavation TV show.

It’s hard to believe this year is almost over. 2011 was an eventful year for our community – we lost a lot of pounds together and participated in numerous campaigns. Mamavation Mom bootcamps  show great results every single time. The numbers are impressive and results are real! However, Mamavation community is so much more than Mamavation Mom campaigns. There are great challenges, recepies, twitter parties, giveaways and more.

I have  lost 35 lbs with Mamavation community and went from size 16 to size 12. It took some time and several different challenges, but I would not be able to do it without the Sistahood. It is a great thing to know, that your weight is no longer your personal problem – we can tackle it one pound at a time as a community!

Well, grab your pillow and let’s chick chat. This upcoming show is all about the sistahood. We invited few sistas to share their challenges and victories of 2011 and we will definitely be talking about your ambitious plans for the next year.

MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV

BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Santa’s little helpers – @YumYucky, @EcoFoilPans, and @Mamavation. 2 blogging carnival participants will receive something out of the big holiday bag.

WHAT’S IN THE BAG?
Shakeology Prize (4 prizes): 4 individual packets of Shakeology, Supplement Facts sheet, and 30-day recipe calendar. @YumYucky (Josie) is  a Beachbody Coach and You can find Shakeology at her Beachbody shop. Shakeology is a nutrient-dense powerhouse in smoothie form with over 70 healthy ingredients to help you lose weight, increase energy, eliminate toxins, stay regular and improve your overall health – all with no artificial ingredients.” Smaller sampler quantities are available here.

Eco-Foil T-Shirt (4 prizes): These t-shirts are comfy and great for every day workouts. Don’t forget to buy some Eco-Foil pans for your next party. These disposable pans are 100% recycled and will make your holiday cleanup  an easy task. Check them out on Facebook and enter their Photo contest.

Workout DVDs from Mamavation (3 prizes): Start your New Year in high gear with new workouts. Have a variety of DVDs at your house to keep it fun and interesting. Don’t forget to vote for Mamavation for Best Health Blog of 2011. Each vote counts AND you can vote daily.

For a chance to win one of these prizes, answer the following question in your blog post and link back to the Mamavation website.

Link up your post here.

What is your biggest achievement of the year?

Also, don’t forget to include the following disclosure in your post: “I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway sponsored by YumYucky, Eco-Foil, and Mamavation and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women”.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)

GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):

  1. Special gift out of Santa’s bag (6 winners).

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV spnsrd by @ecofoil & @yumyucky.  Join us! http://bit.ly/u1fhQD”    (Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Like Eco-Foil (1 entry)
  7. Follow @YumYucky
  8. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)
  9. Vote for Mamavation for Best Health Blog on Healthline.com - you can vote daily (1 entry each vote)

 

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Mondays: Get Your Loved Ones Moving

December 11, 2011 By 84 Comments

December is a month of gift giving. But let’s think about the gift we all really want – something that cannot be measured by a dollar – great health! We put extra efforts into eating healthy and working out, but what if other important people in your life don’t make their well being a priority?

How about an uncle who tells you how proud he is of your healthy choices, but not doing a thing himself? And how about a lovingly unsupportive parent who insists that you deserve a piece of cake for all the things you’ve done? And what about a child who thinks that pizza is a balanced meal because it has meat and vegetables? How do we encourage those we love to take care of themselves?

I’ve met Pierce, our Mamavation TV guest, at the Social Media Summit in Chicago last month. He has a great sense of humor and full of creative solutions when it comes to questions of health and fitness.

Pierce

Pierce ‘Professor P’ is a private personal trainer, fitness expert, and industry consultant for over 16 years. He is also a Health & Wellness College Professor educating people on the latest fitness trends and exercise equipment.

As a former Triathlete and Dual Sport Athlete, Pierce offers his clients a functional, creative and intense cross-training workout to educate and empower them to not only get quick results but learn a ‘skill for life’. Since 1997, Pierce has worked as a Private Fitness Trainer for professional athletes, teams, celebrities and models. He specializes in athletic performance, weight loss, body sculpting and intense core training.

MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV

BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Mamavation. Two blogging carnival participants will receive $25 ViSA gift card.

Answer the following question in your blog post and link back to the Mamavation website.

Link up your post here.

How does your family support your weight loss efforts?

Also, don’t forget to include the following disclosure in your post: “I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women”.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)

GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):

  1. $25 VISA Gift Card sponsored by Mamavation (2 winners)

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV.  Join us! http://www.mamavation.com/?p=5475”(Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Like Body Fit Lab (1 entry)
  7. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)
  8. Vote for Mamavation for Best Health Blog on Healthline.com - you can vote daily (1 entry each vote)

 

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Monday: Finding the Best Deals for your Holiday Shopping

December 3, 2011 By 87 Comments

 

Is it December already?

I feel like there is not enough time in the day once the holiday season is upon us… I always end up overspending and overbuying.  Twitter and Facebook streams are full of special deals and incredible promotions… Email is overloaded with unbelievable opportunities.  Not to mention that it seems like the stores are pushing the holidays earlier and earlier every year.  The holidays should be about family and making memories but instead, for many, the shopping and spending is what can make it the most stressful time of year.

The Mamavation community wants you stay healthy- both physically and mentally- this holiday season.  That’s why this week’s guest is a professional treasure hunter – someone who helps us learn how to spend less, taking a lot of the stress out of shopping.  I, for one, cannot wait to talk with her on Monday’s Mamavation TV.


Special Guest: Melea Politis (@Freebies2Deals)
When her daughter was born, Melea decided to stay home but soon discovered how much of an impact that would have on their family finances.  She realized that with less coming in, she’d have to find a way to have less being spent, without sacrificing their lifestyle in ways she couldn’t live with.  That’s when she started using coupons and actively searching for the best deals out there.  That’s when she started to get smart about where to spend her money.  After a few weeks, Melea was amazed at how much money she was saving, just by making the effort.

“Now that I use coupons, I find it a challenge to save the most money that I can! It actually gives me a rush to walk out of a store with a full cart and pay almost nothing!”
MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV
BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Reflect It Appareal. Two blogging carnival participants will each receive a tank top OR a t-shirt. To be eligible answer the following blogging carnival question in your weekly Mamavation blog post and mention Reflect It Apparel with a link back to their site.

Link up your post here. Follow our sponsor on Twitter and find them on Facebook

When it comes to holiday shopping, how do you make sure you stick to your budget ?

Also be sure to declare you disclosure with “This post is sponsored by Reflect It Apparel and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women” at the bottom of your post.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)

GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):

  1. A tank top OR a t-shirt from Reflect It Appareal (2 winners)

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV. This week sponsored by @reflectitappare. Join us! http://bit.ly/tWD5pJ”(Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Follow @ReflectItwear (1 entry)
  7. Like Freebies 2 Deals (1 entry)
  8. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)
  9. Vote for Mamavation for Best Health Blog on Healthline.com (1 entry each vote)

 

 

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Monday: Workouts for New Moms

November 27, 2011 By 58 Comments

As women associated with this campaign we all want to do the best for our families and ourselves.  One of the best gifts any woman can give a new life is vitality that begins with lessons children learn while in the womb.  We have seen amazing efforts to work on prenatal health and fitness with recent Mamavation Moms @beeacutie2 and @mnmspecial and cheerleaders @fitcheerldr and currently pregnant @fitmomtraining.  Our fearless leader @bookieboo is also walking the walk of giving the healthiest start to her growing kiddo with her current pregnancy.  Please join this show to learn more about how moms can safely resume activity after the baby arrives.  If pregnancy is not in your future then come along to share tips with others or learn something for loved ones.

Special Guest: Patricia Friberg (@pmomma)

Patricia Friberg is the creator of the award winning Belly Beautiful Prenatal Workout and has been motivating students in her private and group fitness classes for over 15 years. She teaches a variety of formats including: Pilates, Spinning, Kickboxing, Step, BOSU, Body Pump, Circuit, Outdoor Boot Camp, and Yoga

MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV

BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Belly Beautiful Postnatal Fitness and Busy Mom Workout. Two blogging carnival participants will each receive a DVD. To be eligible answer the following blogging carnival question in your weekly Mamavation blog post and mention Belly Beautiful Postnatal Fitness and Busy Mom Workout with a link back to their site. Link up your post here.

What are you thankful for in your life?

Also be sure to declare you disclosure with “This post is sponsored by Belly Beautiful Postnatal Fitness and Busy Mom Workout and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women“” at the bottom of your post.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)

GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):

  1. DVD from Belly Beautiful Postnatal Fitness or Busy Mom Workout (2 winners)

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV. This week sponsored by @pmomma. Join us! http://bit.ly/sQLx8D” (Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (2 entries for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Follow @pmomma (1 entry)
  7. Like Belly Beautiful Workout (1 entry)
  8. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays

Mamavation Mondays: Avoid Holiday Pudge

November 20, 2011 By 53 Comments

In the U. S. and it’s territories we face Thanksgiving this week.  It is a time to focus on what you are grateful for and celebrate the good fortunes in your life.  This week’s guests are going to talk about how to avoid putting on holiday weight during all this merriment.  They are both LOVELY ladies – I can say that having met both of them at Fitbloggin’ earlier in the year.  Both walk the walk of enjoying life and not needing that to be an excuse to  expand their waistlines.

Special Guests: Josie (@YumYucky) and Emily (@skinnyemmie)

Josie is a mother to four children, ages 2-18 years-old! Her highest weight was 185 pounds and she was almost a size 14.  Her lowest weight was 147.  “I like to feed my greedy gene 10-15% of the time.  It wants cake, pizza, fresh hot rolls with butter, and other foods offensive to the perfect people”.  Her secret is balancing this “Love-of-Food Fest” with a healthy lifestyle that includes exercising on most days of the week, eating healthy foods, and drinking lots of water.  Josie defines Yum Yucky as a way of life to find balance between fitness and your greedy side.  Keep your body moving and eat well.  This may take some practice, but it’s definitely achievable if your best friends are Moderation, Discipline, Portion Control, and Commitment.

Emily is the weight loss blogger behind Skinny Emmie: a journey to get fit and live life. Since starting Skinny Emmie, she has lost over 110 pounds through workouts, clean eating, and addressing emotional issues and triggers.

After the death of her mom and rejection from The Biggest Loser, Emily took her weight loss and health into her own hands and started a complete examination of her lifestyle, food, and fitness (or lack thereof). For Emily, being “skinny” doesn’t equate to physical thinness, it is all about living a healthy, fulfilled life with balanced diet and exercise. To fulfill this mission, Emily completed her first half marathon in 2011 at over 300 pounds, raising over $2,600 for Parkinson’s Disease research. 2012 is the year of her first triathlon.

Emily resides in Lexington, KY with her husband and spoiled pup. She is on Twitter @skinnyemmie and Facebook at http://facebook.com/skinnyemmie.

MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV
Eco-foil Variety Pack

BLOGGING CARNIVAL: This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Eco-Foil. Two blogging carnival participants will each receive an Eco-foil Variety Pack (displayed above). To be eligible answer the following blogging carnival question in your weekly Mamavation blog post and mention Eco-Foil with a link back to their site. Link up your post here.

What is your plan to avoid overindulging during holiday feasts?

Also be sure to declare you disclosure with “This post is sponsored by Eco-foil and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women“” at the bottom of your post.

SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on Wednesdays over twitter. (Or later if I get swamped)

GIVEAWAYS (You must attend Mamavation TV show to win):

  1. Eco-foil Variety Pack (2 winners)

To Enter (leave a comment for entry):

  1. Hit the Linky
  2. Tweet out this message “Giveaways LIVE on #Mamavation TV. This week sponsored by @ecofoilpans. Join us! http://bit.ly/skN25U” (Unlimited Entries for tweets)

Extra Entries (leave a comment for EVERY entry):

  1. Download the Alexa tool bar, http://www.alexa.com/toolbar (this will help your Alexa rating go up and will help Mamavation too!) (1 entry)
  2. Comment on a Mamavation Monday post. (1 entry for each blog you visit)
  3. Tell a Sista this week WHY she is special on twitter using the #mamavation hashtag (1 entry)
  4. Subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog (1 entry)
  5. Follow @Gruntstyle on Twitter (1 entry)
  6. Follow@InspiredRD on Twitter (1 entry)
  7. Follow @ecofoilpans on Twitter (1 entry)
  8. Like Eco-foil on Facebook ( 1 entry)
  9. Give @Bookieboo Klout points, +Klout in Fitness, nutrition, health, social media, or parenting. (1 entry each)

Filed Under: Featured, Longterm, Mamavation Mondays, Uncategorized