Laura Lohr

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30 Bloggers, 30 Recipes, 30 Days, 30 Little Calories #silkalmond

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Silk 30 Bloggers 30 Recipes

Growing up, we drank so much milk, we really should have had our own milking cow. I remember as a kid, having an enormous glass of milk with dinner, milk with cereal and often, a glass of milk when I got home from school. By the time I reached college, however, I stopped drinking so much milk because it seemed like every single time I had a tall glass of milk, I would have horrendous repercussions (from stomach aches to a gassy gut—oh, the joy!) Even the occasional dairy creamer in my coffee has caused me some discomfort.

Over the years, I have tried many dairy substitutes, including soy milk. After doing some research, I began to steer away from soy milk in favor of almond milk.

Enter Silk Almond Milk.

I have been purchasing almond milk since I first discovered it from a health conscious friend a few years ago and discovered I could have my “dairy” without suffering the ill effects of cow’s milk. I love to add a dash of chocolate or vanilla almond milk to my morning coffee, or use plain almond milk to cook and bake with. I have replaced the cow’s milk in my smoothies with almond milk. Scrambled eggs? Morning cereal? No problem. I like the

Recently, Silk Pure Almond Milk enlisted the help of 30 health and fitness bloggers to share their favorite Silk recipes on Facebook. The result is absolutely and deliciously wonderful! I love, love smoothies and am always looking for more recipes. There is a Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie, a Key Lime Pie Smoothie, or a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie, a Long and Lean Smoothie to name a few. The Vegan Almondmilk Broccoli & Sage Risotto is on my list of things to try next. Deliciousness! Go ye to the Facebook page and see the yummy recipes for yourself!

Silk Almond Milk is only 30 calories per serving.

Join the conversation on Twitter: #SilkAlmond

You can check out all the recipes on the Silk Facebook Page and find the recipes here https://www.facebook.com/SilkUS/app_574751085884802.

Check out the Silk Almond Milk website: http://silk.com/

Silk Almond Milk

Disclaimer: FitFluential LLC compensated me for this Campaign. All opinions are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I honestly love Silk Almond Milk and it can always be found in our fridge.

Breakfast is Served #belVita

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belVita Breakfast

In the month of January, Allison and I got to try the belVita Breakfast Biscuits. They come in individually wrapped packages that are easy to take on the go, which we have taken advantage of many times! Life is busy in the mornings, with getting my little angel ready for school and trying to grab a healthy bite of something for myself.

We received a box of every flavor of the belVita breakfast biscuits to try. My favorite was the chocolate, while Allie’s favorite was the apple cinnamon. I felt good about giving them to Allie, as they contain no high fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenated oils and nor artificial flavors or sweeteners. We liked to eat them with a helping of fresh berries, like strawberries or blueberries and a serving of Greek yogurt—our favorite Greek yogurt? Vanilla and honey. Although, I have to admit, I like to dunk them in my morning coffee.

Each package of belVita breakfast biscuits contains 4 biscuits and provide nutritious sustained energy. There are currently five delicious flavors, including chocolate, golden oat, apple cinnamon, blueberry and cinnamon brown sugar. These crunchy and lightly sweet biscuits, with a piece of fruit and a serving of fat-free or low fat dairy are a great way to start the day off with a balanced breakfast.

The sustained energy in our belVita Breakfast Biscuits comes from a combination of specially selected ingredients and a carefully controlled baking process that helps preserve the integrity of the grain. This means the carbohydrates from the grain are slowly released in your body, providing nutritious, long-lasting energy to help fuel your body throughout the morning.

belVita

Disclaimer: I am a FitFluential Ambassador, and I sent belVita breakfast biscuits to sample in exchange for my honest review. FitFluential LLC compensated me for this Campaign. All opinions are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I honestly love the belVita breakfast biscuits and eat them for breakfast nearly every morning.

Gadget Girl Achieves Resolutions With Polar FT40 HR Monitor #Fitfluential

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Polar HR 1

Getting back in shape is tough after months and months of inactivity. I cannot measure my workouts the same way I did previously because I cannot perform the same way I did previously. When I was offered an opportunity to review the Polar Heart Rate Monitor, I jumped at the chance. With the heart rate monitor, I can calculate my exerted effort and use it to guide my training.

Polar HR 4

The Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor is so comfortable. I have experienced chafing when wearing various gadgets through my years of running, but not with the heart rate monitor. The sensor band fits nicely around my rib cage. This little gem conformed to my body shape and I hardly noticed I was wearing it. The band is It stayed in place, no matter my activity or intensity. The monitor is comfortable and light weight. Love!

Polar HR 2

The heart monitor is easy to use and the display is large enough that I don’t have to squint to read it while I’m exercising. You can set heart-rate based target zones and set an alarm to let you know when your target is reached. This is extremely helpful with my training and helping me find the right intensity. I will be back in shape before I know it!

Polar HR 3

My FAVORITE feature, however, is the calorie counter. I was able to put my personal information into the Polar FT40, including my age and weight, and the monitor tracks my calories burned. As I am trying to get back into tracking my activity and my calories consumed, it is helpful to see for myself how many calories I burn. I love watching the calories tick away as I crank up the intensity of my workout and imagine myself reaching my New Year’s Resolutions.

If you are looking for a way to step your workouts an help meet your New Year’s resolutions, the Polar FT40 is a sure way to help you meet your goals. You can find the Polar FT40 for women HERE.

Connect with Polar:

PolarUSA.com
Polar on Facebook
Polar on Twitter

Disclaimer: I am a FitFluential Ambassador, and I was offered a Polar FT40 Heart Rate Monitor in exchange for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I honestly love the Polar HT40 and enjoyed using it.

The Day I Became a Baywatch Babe #Fitzeefoods #SDMNOFitness

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Okay, so the title is a little very misleading. I have to admit, nonetheless, I did have a date workout session with one of the stars on Baywatch, Jeremy Jackson (a.k.a. Hobie Buchannon—Hobie is all grown up!). Well, me and ten or so of my blogging friends worked out, that is. Jeremy Jackson kicked our butts with an hour long boot camp class.

Bootcamp with Jeremy Jackson and Fitzee

There were two things I learned at the boot camp class:

1. Jeremy Jackson is very easy on the eyes and is a super nice guy.

2. He has been studying medieval torture because my body ached for three days after.

3. Working out with awesome women and a hot fitness instructor is something I could totally get used.

—Okay, three things I learned.

The boot camp class was a total blast. The fabulous DJ Pickel kept us motivated with an awesome mix of music. There was two pregnant women there that were whooping butt on everyone else. Bad asses, the both of them. I laughed. I huffed. I puffed. I learned how to do a real push-up. I hung out with awesome women. I worked up an appetite.

The event was put together by my friend Angela, one of the co-founders of San Diego Mom’s Night Out. It was great to get together with other moms and get our sweat on. After our butt-kicking, the good people from Fitzee Foods prepared their wholesome and delicious meals and made us fresh juice from the juicer. All of us girls got to chit-chat and enjoy some healthy food and beverage. LOVE LOVE LOVE the mom’s night out!

I had no idea that Fitzee Foods existed before this. They have so many fabulous offerings, including FREE fitness classes and various events on different days. They have professionals to help with your nutritional questions. What I love is that FITzee Foods makes and prepares meals daily from local, organic and all natural products. Right up my alley.

Look Better Naked gave each of us $120 gift card to be used for their fitness and detox/health services. I am having a difficult time deciding what services I want to spend my gift card on. I am leaning toward the detoxification services.

I grabbed a lasagna and the chicken enchiladas to take home to share with Mr. Bear and Allie. They both enjoyed a little of both meals. Delicious!

Fitzee Foods

Connect with these awesome people:

Look Better Naked:
Website: http://lookbetternakedmanagement.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Look-Better-Naked-Health-Management/326189940795349

FITzee Foods:
Website: http://www.fitzeefoods.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fitzeefoods
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fitzeefoods

Juicing Vegetables, Drew Canole
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VegetableJuicing

Disclaimer: I was offered an incredible evening of a bootcamp workout, dinner with Fitzee and a gift card to Look Better Naked in exchange for my honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I honestly love had a blast.

Photos courtesy of San Diego Mom’s Night Out

My New Running Shoes and the Mezamashii Run Project #Mizuno

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It took me a while, but running is becoming a routine in my life again. Since we bought our treadmill at the beginning of summer, I have been spending a lot more than I have in a long time. Quitting our gym was the best decision we could have made for ourselves. I am slowly rebuilding my endurance and starting to gain speed. I have been running with the same brand ( ShoeAdviser ) and style of running shoes for about 4 years now. If there is anything I LOVE about running, it is the accessories, the gadgets, the sports attire, the socks and the shoes.

Running is not an expensive sport. All you need is a pair of running shoes and away you go. I know more than a lot of people, however, that being fitted properly for running shoes can prevent injuries and improve performance. After having recurrent shin splints, plantar fasciitis, non-distinct knee pain from IT band syndrome, back pain, Achilles Tendonitis, blisters, and everything else under the sun—believe me! The proper shoes are key to preventing injury!

I was invited by Mizuno to join the Mezamashii Run Project and I had the opportunity to try a pair of Mizuno running shoes. I called the Mizuno people to order some new running shoes. The customer service representative was instrumental in my choice of shoes. I told him I had a high arch, I need a lot of support and tend to pronate, which shoes should I choose? He took his time and answered all my questions and helped me find the right shoes for me. I impatiently waited for them to arrive. The first day I tried them, I was nervous. I have had bad experiences in the past with choosing the right shoes and that resulted in some very serious injury that has taken me out of training seasons and side-lined me for long stretches. As soon as I slipped them on my feet, it was like heaven. It was just the right amount of cushion, just the right amount of arch support and just the right fit.

How did they work? In a word? Fabulous!

I took it easy the first day out. I hopped on the treadmill and did a combination of running, jogging and walking. I felt great! I had no complaints from my feet, my ankles, my knees, my hips, or any of the common 87,000 injuries I have encountered in the past. Thinking it might be a fluke, I wore them again the next day and did my normal interval running—bracing myself for issues. To my great joy and relief, I felt amazing after my run. Rinse, lather, repeat the next several days, I actually noticed the nagging knee pain I have been having over the past several months was completely gone!

Here are my new shoes:

Miami

…or, you could shop for yourself HERE!

Join the Mezamashii Run Project at Mizuno. Sign up for their campaign and you may be chosen to try out a new pair of Mizuno’s for yourself!

Disclaimer: I am a FitFluential Ambassador, and I was offered a pair of running shoes as part of participation with Mizuno’s Mezamashii Run Project. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I honestly love these shoes like crazy!

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