And according to RANDOM.ORG.....

The WINNERS are....................

Comment #35 - LINDSEY!!

AND comment #23 - MARCIA! (fitcrazedmamma)

Congrats ladies! Go ahead and e-mail me at bertieranger4 @ gmail dot com and send me your addressed. Lindsey will get the Total Nutrition Book by Muscle and Fitness and Marcia gets the Core Training Ball!

Thanks again SO much for entering the giveaway- and for sharing it with your friends! It really means a lot to me:) And there will always be this Friday's giveaway to enter, that you may just win.


My tip for the day, is to brush your teeth with a minty toothpaste as soon as you start to feel satisfied after EACH meal or snack. If you do this, then you will NOT overeat because-
no one likes to dirty a fresh mouth and besides food never tastes as good after you brush your teeth. This is definitely help you from "picking" at what is leftover on your plate, or your kids plates, etc.... AND you are making your teeth SO happy by doing this. And yes, this means-- keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in your purse at all times! ;) You gotta do what you gotta do.

Double Friday Fitness GIVEAWAY!

Hey Ladies! I'm SO sorry to have left you hanging for a week- and even forgetting about last Friday's giveaway--- SO much has happened, and I'm still kind of in a HUGE state of unknown, from moving our family, a new medical condition I have(I'll let you know more about this later too)... which brings me to not being able to post pictures for a while, because I think it would make me cry. Here I started this blog-- wanting to lose and get back to my "fitness" body... and now it looks like all I can do is do my best. But I didn't want to leave you all hanging- so I will keep up with the posts and updates and let you know more as time goes on. But- no need to get down-- because I'm still very excited about all of this- and will now be able to focus on YOU more:) I of course will be working out and eating intuitively and will (start) to post more of what I do, because I haven't been too good at that, have I? I'm excited for the changes you will see with this blog! But until then.... without further ado.... here are the 2 wonderful giveaway prizes this week! (to make up for last Friday)

First we have this wonderful healthy recipe book from Muscle and Fitness. I have tried tons of recipes in this book and they are all tasty and full of nutrition goodness. I'll be featuring my favorite recipe from this book tomorrow-- so that you all can get a sample of what is in the book. It also teaches you how to shop, gives you ALL the nutrition advice you would want to know--- and even has a 7 day meal plan for you! Lots and lots of good, fun info. and recipes to boot!The number 2 giveaway is a core training ball, which is a little ball that you use during your workout to help aid in getting a stronger core! It does MAKE a difference and you WILL be feeling it the minute you use it. Don't know what to do with a core training ball-- have no fear... it comes with a DVD to walk you through all the exercises and more! It also helps to throw in that extra variety into your workout!

Giveaway ends Wed. at 10:00 AM CST and winners will be announced at that time..

and as always here are the rules to enter:

1. Leave me a comment just letting me know which item giveaway you would like- #1 or #2. And then if you are drawn first then you will get the one you chose, and if you are drawn 2nd, then you will get the other one. :)
2. Put me on your side bar... and if I'm already there that counts too! = 2 entries, so leave me 2 more comments -- but it just has to be something simple like-- you are in my side bar, and then for the next one-- 2 for sidebar.
3. Blog about this giveaway and how much you enjoy my site. = 5 entries so leave me 5 separate comments like blogged about it and then just put the numbers 2,3,4,5 as your next comments.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more than welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied, about the giveaway or my blog. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry. (so leave me a separate comment for each, letting me know which one you did)

Thanks and GOOD LUCK!!

Friday Fitness Giveaway #4! (2 Winsor Pilate DVD's)

Holy COW! I can't believe my blog has already been up and running for a whole month- a MONTH! AND I still have a bunch of readers-- it is GREAT! So- a BIG THANKYOU to all of you-- this Friday Fitness Giveaway I'm giving away 2 Winsor Pilate's DVD's since it was such a HUGE hit the first time around.

I've decided to give you a beginner pilates dvd and then once you master that- you will already have the Advanced DVD to get started, no wait time until you have time to pick the next one up- because you'll already have it!

The same rules apply as always... but this time... your one required entry will be:

1. Go to lazymoms.com (click on link), and you will see 5 beauty tips to vote on... one of mine is up there-- and I'm not going to ask you to vote for mine -- I'm telling you, that you HAVE to vote for mine:) Which just happens to be:

Temporary beauty trick: To tighten legs and butt for an important event or day at the beach, rub generously with an unscented hemorrhoid cream.

Now, nothing beats or can replace diet and exercise for getting the tightest body you can get-- but why not use some help while you are working towards your best body ever! Yes it is temporary- but it works- and that way you can be more confident in your swimsuit this summer!

So- if you would like to enter- that is your first step-- then leave me a comment saying you voted for MY tip:) (and if you don't want to enter my contest- but you still want to be super nice and vote for me- then I would call you my best friend)

Then the other steps and rules for extra entries stay the same which are:
2. Put me on your side bar... and if I'm already there that counts too! = 2 entries, so leave me 2 more comments -- but it just has to be something simple like-- you are in my side bar, and then for the next one-- 2 for sidebar.
3. Blog about this giveaway and how much you enjoy my site. = 5 entries so leave me 5 separate comments like blogged about it and then just put the numbers 2,3,4,5 as your next comments.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more than welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied, about the giveaway or my blog. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry. (so leave me a separate comment for each, letting me know which one you did)

Thanks and GOODLUCK!!


ps- I have taken my progress pics and stats and those will be put up this afternoon! Stay tuned:)

Friday Fitness Giveaway in the house!!

I have decided to give away my "Weight Training for Dummies" book. Many women are intimidated by lifting weights because for years they have been told you will get big and bulky like a guy if you lift weights. And I say to that:

Uh-UH!! (snap 2 times and around and back)

Weight training is essential to helping you "shape" your body. You will see women lose tons of weight, but they end up looking like a "smaller" version of what they looked like before- but still no shape or tone or tightness. You want to CREATE your body, not just be "skinny fat".

That is where weight training comes in. You don't have to go to a gym and use fancy equipment to "weight train" You can do lots of resistance training with your own body weight at home, or using things in your house. You don't even have to BUY weights to get started... the important thing is to just start.

I started weight training when I was 16, and everything I learned at that point was from magazines (oxygen in particular). So, you don't need a personal trainer to get started.

This book is an easy and VERY helpful read to understanding weight training better.

This is the beginner book, and as you get more comfortable you can buy the more advanced books for dummies... or grab a magazine, or check out weight workouts online!

The only thing you REALLY need to make sure- is that your form is good. If you have bad form, then you won't be using the muscles you are intending to use, and you can hurt yourself. So, to get good form- I recommend "mocking" the exercise before you add weight, and make sure it feels right.

Along with this book, I will give you a 4 week beginner weight training program and I can tailor it to your needs- whether you work out at home or workout at a gym. I can also do more advanced weight training programs, if you are already passed the beginner level.

So, get out of your comfort zone and add some weights to your weekly workout routine!


As always the rules are below and the contest will close Wed. 4/29 at 10:00 AM CST.

1. To enter leave me a comment with a fitness tip in it... I want to learn from YOU too!= 1 entry, so leave me 1 comment. (this is the only required one)
2. Put me on your side bar... and if I'm already there that counts too! = 2 entries, so leave me 2 more comments -- but it just has to be something simple like-- you are in my side bar, and then for the next one-- 2 for sidebar.
3. Blog about this giveaway and how much you enjoy my site. = 5 entries so leave me 5 separate comments like blogged about it and then just put the numbers 2,3,4,5 as your next comments.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more then welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied, about the giveaway or my blog. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry. (so leave me a separate comment for each, letting me know which one you did)

Goodluck to ALL!!



And again-- if you blog about it or have me on your sidebar-- but your blog is private-- I would love an invite, because I'd love to get to know you better too! - Just send the invite to bertieranger4 at gmail dot com.

Friday Fitness Giveaway.. WHO will take it this time?

This weeks giveaway is a Resistance Band Kit from Nike!
Giveaway ends Wed. April 22nd and winner will be announced that day

I LOVE resistance bands. They are easy to do and they are small and you can do tons of different exercises with them ANYWHERE! On a plane, on a train, in the comfort of your own home while you are watching tv. They are very lightweight and easy to just throw in your suitcase to take on a vacation.

This kit comes with 3 different types of bands:
1. Long length resistance band (heavy resistance)
2. Figure 8 resistance band (medium resistance)
3. Circular resistance band (light resistance)

And my personal favorite exercise using the bands is either with the circular or figure eight. You step inside of it with both feet and you simply step side to side... and it is KILLER!! Really burns! (those are my favorite kind of exercises.. where I feel like my muscles can't breathe when I'm done)

If you don't know what to do with these things, or are intimidated by them, no worries, I'll be sending you a personalized workout with them so you know exactly what to do and what you are looking to achieve! (HINT- I'll be creating a PERSONALIZED workout program just for YOU:))

Now to enter. I don't think I was very clear on how many comments to leave for each "action" that you take. So, I'll try again to make it easier.

1. To enter leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite exercise is= 1 entry, so leave me 1 comment. (this is the only required one)
2. Put me on your side bar... and if I'm already there that counts too! = 2 entries, so leave me 2 more comments -- but it just has to be something simple like-- you are in my side bar, and then for the next one-- 2 for sidebar.
3. Blog about this giveaway and how much you enjoy my site. = 5 entries so leave me 5 separate comments like blogged about it and then just put the numbers 2,3,4,5 as your next comments.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more then welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied, about the giveaway or my blog. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry. (so leave me a separate comment for each, letting me know which one you did)

Just to let everyone know, if you didn't add your extra comments-- then I went ahead and did it for you on paper and then drew a name out of a hat. But if all the comments get done correctly, then I can use a random generator, but I would never leave anyone out, if you didn't do it right-- so don't worry if I'm still not clear:)

Until then-- WORK IT GIRL and goodluck!

ps. another post will be coming later today! I just wanted to get the giveaway started.
Also, if you have left me a comment recently, I have now replied to them in the comments section-- I really want to be interactive with everyone and let you know how much I appreciate your feedback and comments! I'm listening!:)

And one more thing-- if you blog about it or have me on your sidebar-- but your blog is private-- I would love an invite, because I'd love to get to know you better too! - Just send the invite to bertieranger4 at gmail dot com.

Heeeyyy, Hoooo--- The FIRST giveaway is HERE!

GIVEAWAY FRIDAY!

Today I'm giving away a brand new 4-set DVD collection of Winsor Pilates. It includes the above:

1. WP Ab Sculpting
2. WP Upper Body Sculpting
3. WP The Back Workout
4. WP Bun and Thigh Sculpting

I have absolutely loved my Winsor Pilates DVD's. I can put one on and it takes about 20 min. to get through and then I feel good for the day! With Pilate's I feel like a gain strength just by doing small movements here and there-- but what I love most, is how it really works on your flexibility... and I feel myself being able to reach further each time.

So, this is what is up for grabs today. I will be doing a giveaway every Friday from here on out... and reviews along the way.

Here are the entry rules:
1. Leave a comment here on what you think about my site so far and you are automatically entered!
2. Either put my fitness blog on your blog roll or sidebar and you will get 2 extra entries.
3. If you blog about this giveaway then you will get 5 extra entries.
4. If you do not have a blog- you are more then welcome to facebook, myspace, twitter, or send out an e-mail to your friends with me copied. (bertieranger4 at gmail.com) For each of these you will get 1 extra entry.

For each extra entry, you will just add another comment saying what you did and where so I can go check out your dandy work:) So, you may be walking away with leaving me 15 comments, the possibilities are ENDLESS!

I will randomly draw the winner on Wednesday, 4/15, at 10:00 am CST.

Goodluck-- and remember, the more readers I get each day, the better the giveaways will get!

Thanks!
(woot!Woot!)

ps- tune of the day chosen from Melynda's playlist! Thanks girl!