Earth Footwear loved meeting “digital moms” so much at the Type A Conference, they decided to create a special social media campaign with moms in mind in preparation of the Exer-Walk launch in January. I’ve been helping Earth Footwear create a cast of everyday moms to try out their Exer-Walk, their newest athletic shoe. The Exer-Walk won’t be released till January, but 10 moms have received a preview shoe straight from the factory to try out for 30 days. Hence, the Change your Body in 30 Days campaign.

Moms selected by Earth Footwear for the “Change Your Body in 30 Days” campaign will be featured on Mamavation as they test drive the new Exer-Walk. All Earth Footwear have the Kalso Negative Heel Technology which allows for you to go about your everyday life and burn 4x the fat than a normal shoe. Earth Footwear is great for moms because they can wear them and go about their day. The shoes do the work for you.

Here are our participants:

1.) Danielle Smith, @Extraordmommy
2.) Jyl Pattee, @JylMomIF
3.) Jennifer James, @mombloggersclub
4.) Kim Janocko, @craftymamaof4
5.) Fiona Bryan, @banteringblonde
6.) Shari Keating, @shash
7.) Jennifer Huffstedtler, @frelle
8.) Ali Rehan, @picklesugarplum
9.) Tamara Walker, @MomRN
10.) Karis Bellisario, @Kariscm

When you get a chance, tweet with these moms and ask them how their experiences with the new Exer-Walk have been. And make sure to join us for the 12/1 #gno party to celebrate the launch of Earth Footwear’s new Exer-Walk in January.

To start this post: let me just say the sponsors of Mamavation, Earth Footwear and EA SPORTS Active, are amazing. Thank you for your role in making a difference in the lives of moms everywhere. To have the privilege of representing this mission is incredible.

Also, sending out props to the support of the team behind Mamavation:
Leah Segedie, Chief Mom of Bookieboo
Dr. Lorretta Shughrue, Mamavation Therapist
Mary Ellen Renna, M.D., Mamavation Lead Nutritional Coach
Tracey Mallett, Mamavation Lead Exercise Coach

And, thank you to Smooth Fitness for believing in the Mamavation program enough to support us with a Treadmill donation. Amazing! I can’t wait to get started. One of my goals is to run a 5k in Spring. (How perfect is this combination).

When it was announced a week ago that I was going to be one of the next Mamavation Moms in this campaign, my slate was wiped clean. New beginnings. New chances for new choices. I made a vow to a few other mamavation moms that I would never play the victim, and neither would they. So often when you’ve been faced with tough times and tough challenges, it becomes easy to play “that card.” You have my solemn promise that we will go through this journey with our faces to the sunshine, with a positive attitude and an incredible perseverance. This you can count on.

Well, week one is almost in the books. I’ve honestly spent more time focused on myself this week than I have in months. Crazy how, when forced to recommit that time, we can suddenly find it for ourselves.

It’s been a whirlwind of a week. From getting used to exercising again daily to a near complete paradigm shift in thinking of the way I eat – my mind and body are aching. The workouts have been challenging. The meal plan has left me, at times, missing my daily dose of chocolate. But, I am constantly reminded of the fact that I am only cheating myself and all the other moms that want to change their lives – should I fall back on the “same old, same old.”

There has been such a tremendous outpouring of support from my local and new online community. It carries with it an incredible sense of responsibility to successfully fulfill the obligations of the program. One person, whom I know was a consistent voter, expressed to me that I held the ability to demonstrate to other moms out there that it “can be done.”

I wear my pedometer now almost as if it were a pager. I check it many times a day to gauge my goal. I haven’t met the 10,000 step goal as of this posting. I will conquer this feat. It would be easy for me to lie to you all and say that I’ve done it, or claim a faulty pedometer – but that wouldn’t be quite accurate. Sitting behind a desk all day, I just plain haven’t met the goal. I have high expectations for my weekend.

I am proud to say I am typing tonight with a brand spanking new (untied) pair of “Ambition” Earth Footwear on my feet. When I walked back in the door about an hour ago, the delivery box was sitting patiently waiting for me. I had to experience the “superpower” of the negative heel technology, so much so in fact, that I haven’t even accurately laced them up yet. AND, the other awesome news is that the “career” pair is so awesome looking that it will blend in nicely with any outfit I need to wear to the office. This company has it figured out. Comfort. Style. And amazing effects that will help me help myself.

As cheesy as this sounds, I am so excited to be with you here and I look forward to reconnecting with you again soon. Stay with me, our journey will be rewarding.

I did it again! I forgot to thank the amazing sponsors. This would not be possible without the support of Earth Footwear (@EarthFootwear) and EA SPORTS Active (#easactive) – Thank you so much!!

So I have almost made it through the first week. I have made some changes and still need to make other changes. But I am on my way.

I am feeling a little better although a little run down. While that may sound strange, it is because it feels strange. I am tired but underneath it I feel good. I think that I feel good because I know that I making positive changes. I know that I am changing my life.

For the first time in a long time, I feel that I have an amazing support system. UNBELIEVABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM. Part of it the Mamavation team. But the other are friends. These are people that I asked for support. I have a hard time asking people for anything, least of all for help to change my life. That’s a big favor. That’s a lot to ask.

I am completely humbled and thankful to those who said yes (no one said no, by the way). I could NEVER do this without you guys. NEVER. Can I say NEVER one more time?

My family is involved. My kids and my husband are cheering me on. That is soooo cool! Isn’t it? My six year old son is my biggest fan and the best coach. Even the baby claps for me when I finish exercising. What more could a girl want than her very own cheer squad?

Best of all, I am having fun. For the most part. I won’t lie to you and tell you that an hour of exercise each day is fun. It’s not but it’s necessary. And the rewards WILL be fun.

Keep coming back. Check on me. Motivate me. I could use it. And in turn, I will lay it all there. The ups. The downs. The good. The bad. Everything. You want to know what it’s like to change your life? Watch me do it.

A Special Thanks to Earth Footwear (@EarthFootwear) and EA Sports Active (#easactive) for sponsoring Mamavation. You guys ROCK!!

@AlyssaBecthold

Congratulations to Alyssa Becthold (@Alyssabecthold) & Stacie Connerty (@StacieinAtlanta), the Mamavation Moms! The voting was very close, and there was never a clear winner. Here the videos that inspired you to vote for them.

Alyssa Becthold (@Alyssabecthold)
@AlyssaBecthold (Alyssa Becthold)

Stacie Connerty (@StacieinAtlanta)
@StacieinAtlanta (Stacie Connerty)