Never Sacrifice Comfort for Style - Get NOBULL Shoes!

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Are you still working towards your weight loss resolution??

I am right there with you and still on track! We can do it - I believe in YOU and I believe in ME!

Wanna know what helps me and my husband stay motivated to workout during the day...even when we are so tired? 

A GREAT PAIR OF SHOES!

A good, comfortable and supportive pair of running or shoes for working out is a must for staying motivated, protecting your feet and other body parts from hurting AND looking stylish!

But are you sick of changing your shoes every time you leave the gym? Or maybe you like to look stylish even while wearing comfortable shoes?

Then I have just the company and shoes for you! Let me introduce you to NOBULL!

NOBULL is a year old company started by two former Reebok executives – who wanted to create training shoes that can be worn in both the gym (or Crossfit Box) as well as outside the gym and still be stylish.

My husband suffers from really bad back pain so he really needs to wear a supportive shoe at all times. That is why he is loving his new ALYSSUM BASIC TRAINER shoes from NOBULL. He loves that he can look stylish while also having comfort and support for his feet!

These shoes feature a minimalist canvas upper with an athletic performance outsole. Casually handsome but unexpectedly powerful.

The outsole lug pattern was designed for multi-environment usage, allowing for an easy transition between inside and outside with the right blend of flexibility, traction and support.

The shoes did seem to run a little small but I think they are made to be snug. So, if you like it to be a little more loose, order a size bigger than normal. And don't let the traditional good looks fool you. This is a training shoe!

I love the concept of NOBULL and, as a Certified Athletic Trainer, I know how important wearing comfortable and supportive shoes is for your whole body! Never sacrifice comfort again for style - just get NOBULL shoes!

Buy It:

You can purchase all NOBULL products and shoes from the NOBULL website.

* Thank you to NoBull for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Gift Ideas from One Step Ahead

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One Step Ahead has an amazing selection of toys for your child on your list! Their mission: to save parents time, money, and frustration by bringing you the best of the vast children's market. They do the "pre-shopping" for you, researching, comparing, and testing thousands of products so you can select only the top performers.

When they can't find products that meet our high standards we create them ourselves.

Check out our favorites below:

Kettle Kid Toy Kettlebell

On Sale for $16.95

Now when you do your kettlebell workout, your child can follow along. Our .5 lb. toy kettlebell is light enough for kids to swing and lift safely, while encouraging a love of fitness. Intended for play; draws kids away from heavy adult weights, because they have one of their own. 3 1/2" in diameter x 7 1/2"H. For ages 3 years and up.

Jungle Gym Monkey Bars

on sale for $149.96

Jungle gym joy in a snap! Get all the climbing fun of metal monkey bars, at a fraction of the cost, weight, and assembly time. You can set up our sturdy, lightweight climbing dome in just 30 minutes; others take up to 2 hours assembly. Dissembles easily, too, thanks to its innovative connection system. Made of durable, UV resistant plastic. 64"L x 64"W x 42"H. For ages 3 and up. Holds 2 kids, up to 150 lbs. total.

Buy It:

You can purchase these toys and many more from the One Step Ahead website.

* Thank you to One Step Ahead for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Father's Day Gift Ideas from TomTom & Giveaway

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Looking to go beyond the traditional patterned tie or sentimental card this year? 

You’re in luck, TomTom has a unique gift for every kind of dad! Check out two of their great gift ideas for Dad this Sunday!

Help Dad With His Handicap!

The new TomTom Golfer GPS watch ($199.99) is perfect for any golfer (or wanna-be golfer). The watch comes pre-loaded with 34,000 courses—so you can find your favorite course at home, or play a round on vacation.

Sure to improve dad’s game, the unique and easy-to-read graphics clearly show accurate distances to hazards and layups, in addition to the best approach to the green. Watch dad’s game soar to the next level using the easy-to-use and stylish watch. Now available in Scuba Blue and Black.

With this watch from TomTom, your dad will:

• Know every inch of the course
• Hit the perfect approach shot
• Designed for golfers
• Play with the latest course data

Some of my favorite features is that it only takes one button to easily navigate through menus! Plus, it gives precise yardages to front, center, and back of green! And you can view unique green and hazard graphics before your shot.

And it never gets in the way of your game because it is lightweight!

LOVE this idea for the golfing dad this Father's Day!

So dad isn’t a golfer? 

Not to worry!

The TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio ($229.99) is perfect for any dad who leads an active lifestyle. It has a built-in heart rate monitor and can track heart rate in any of the five zones by measuring blood flow to the wrist when running, cycling and swimming. The watches freestyle mode makes it easy to track activities like walking the dog or landscaping the yard.

This watch features QuickGPSFix that helps your watch find your location quickly so you can get going faster and it also comes with TomTom MySports mobile app to sync your watch automatically with TomTom MySports.

And my favorite part: a Built-in Heart Rate Monitor! This helps you get accurate heart-rate information without the need for a separate chest strap. I LOVE THAT!

And with the Extra-large Display (see real-time running, cycling or swimming info at a glance) and
Ultra-Slim Design this is the perfect training partner for athletes of all sports!

Win It:

TomTom is generously offering (1) TomTom Golfer GPS watch to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) TomTom Golfer GPS Watch 
($199.99 value!!!)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

* Thank you to TomTom for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Valentine's Day Gift for the Running Man In Your Life

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Men are seriously SO HARD TO BUY FOR, especially on Valentine's Day! But I have always thought they deserve gifts on Valentine's Day too because it is a day about love and men deserve to feel loved too, right?!!!

Well, I got a great idea if you have a Running Man in Your Life: the Casio OmniSync STB1000 watch! It really is a unique watch and great for the runner or exercise enthusiast!

The Casio OmniSync STB1000 seamlessly connects with users’ smartphones via Bluetooth® v4.0 with low energy wireless technology to enable music player operation and the ability to check personal fitness data from popular mobile apps.

In addition to its fitness capabilities, the STB1000 offers an incredible battery life up to two years and a versatile, 100 meter water resistant design, along with all of the necessary functions including world time, multiple alarms, countdown timer and 12/24 hour time formats.

The STB1000 is an ideal sports watch for countless recreational runners who exercise with their iPhones. To make exercising more comfortable and enjoyable, the STB1000 allows wearers to operate their iPhone’s music player without having to physically access the device. Wearers can easily play or stop songs using the watch buttons, while also adjusting the volume or advancing a track.

The STB1000 is compatible with many fitness apps: MapMyFitness, MapMyRun, MapMyRide, MapMyWalk, MapMyHike, Runtastic, Abvio’s Runmeter, Walkmeter, and Cyclemeter, as well as Wahoo Fitness, all of which are available for download from the Apple App Store. With these apps, the watch can be used to check personal fitness data such as pace, distance, elapsed time, split times, heart rate, speed, and cadence.

Buy It: 

You can purchase Casio STB1000 for $99.95 on Casio.com.

* Thank you to Casio for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Sports Unlimited

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Sports are my life. I have always loved playing them and there really isn't a single one that I haven't played that I haven't liked! I currently play Volleyball twice a week, run, and workout at home and that means I need A LOT of active clothing and accessories to help me reach my goals, stay comfortable and stay cool!

That's where SportsUnlimited.com comes in to help me out! They have Football Equipment, Baseball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Team Uniforms and Apparel.

Sports Unlimited's mission is to excel as a global leader in the online sporting goods industry through cutting edge products and superior service.

Sports Unlimited is constantly improving and enhancing their product line. Their aim is to provide access to a large variety of quality sporting goods. From team sports gear to fan collector's gear, they are sure to have something to suit your needs.

They definitely had some great items that I have been needing and wanting and I have loved using and wearing all of them!

My favorite item is the Columbia Benton Springs Full Zip Women's Fleece Jacket!

Be youthful and exuberant in the bold Columbia Benton Springs Women's Full Zip Fleece Jacket. It is super soft and warm for cool days on the trail or chilly nights around town. 100% polyester MTR fleece is lightweight, yet so cozy.

It features two zip hand pockets, a drawcord adjustable hem and an active, close to the body fit. Can be worn under a shell for colder conditions. The casual design looks great with jeans!

I am wearing this fleece jacket right now and I love how warm, comfortable and cozy it is! I love that I can be comfortable in it inside or outside and the material is soft and thick! It is perfect for a winter here in Minnesota without being too bulky or heavy!

I also love to wear the Under Armour Women's HeatGear Alpha Long Sleeve Shirt for volleyball games or outside activities!

Super smooth and lightweight, the Under Armour Women's HeatGear Alpha Long Sleeve Shirt provides comfort and mobility during a workout. Moisture wicking properties keep sweat at bay and 4-way stretch construction with raglan sleeves provide full range of motion.

Features:

• HeatGear fabric is super light
• Moisture Transport System wicks sweat to keep you dry
• 4-way stretch construction improves mobility
• Anti-microbial technology keeps you smelling fresh
• Raglan sleeves
• Fitted design sits close to the skin without squeezing
• 90% Polyester, 10% Elastane

This shirt is so comfortable and great to wear alone or under other clothing for more warmth. It is easy to move around in and doesn't restrict me while I am playing volleyball or working out!

And to keep me going during my runs, I listen to music on my phone being held in the Nathan SonicBoom Armband

To jam out on your run, walk or hike, try on the Nathan SonicBoom Armband Carrier. The sleek design features an ergonomical design to optimize comfort and prevent friction. Easy touch window and Ant+ dongle compatible for quick access to controls. It also features a moisture wicking armband with a durable and protective polyurethane hybrid shell. Reflective hits keep you safe in low visibility.

Features:

• Hybrid of polyurethane and performance textiles for protection
• Easy touch window
• Soft ergo-armband optimizes comfort and eliminates friction
• Moisture wicking material is sweat resistant
• Reflective hits for visibility up to 1200 ft
• Fits iPhone 5, iPhone 4 and 4S

I love knowing my phone is safe and not getting wrecked or broken while I am running. It is easy to use and easy to use my phone while using it in this armband.

Buy It: 

You can purchase all these items and many more from the Sports Unilimited website.

* Thank you to Sports Unilimited for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*