Gym Bag Monday - Lip Bon Bons

One thing I notice is my lips get very dry and chapped while working out. I have tried several products but they don't seem to work out for me. Most of them leave a gummy, sticky film and feeling on my lips.  I have finally found one product that works great during work out - younique lip bon bons.  They are vey lightly colored and scented but work great!  There are five amazing colors to choose from.  You can check the out here:

What's In My Gym Bag - CLA

Happy & Healthy Monday!  What's in my gym bag this week is CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid).  CLA, when combined with clean eating and exercise can help with weight loss and fat burning.    It helps support lean muscle development which helps kick in fat burning.

CLA is not like a thermogenic fat burner in that it is stimulant free, so if you like many people I know cannot tolerate a thermogenic fat burner, this may be just what you are looking for!  I have used several brands and prefer Nutrex CLA that I purchase off amazon.

I do also use a thermogenic fat burner and this is a great addition to it.  Thermogenic fat burners have to be cycled and CLA does not.  So when I am on my month off the thermogenic, I still take this and feel like it definitely helps keep my fat burning going.

Like always, if you have any special health conditions, always check with your physician first before starting any new supplement.

Cheers to an amazing Monday!

Two For Tuesday - Headphones - Wired or Wireless?

Happy Tuesday!  Two for Tuesday today features headphones - wired or wireless?  I have used both and at times still do depending on my mood or type of work out.  I wear Beats wireless headphones the majority of the time.  For one reason, I find people are a lot less likely to interrupt my workout when I have them on.  For some reason people don't seem to mind, at all, asking you to pull that one headphone out of your ear to chat but that is not true with the much larger wireless Beats. Since I keep myself on very short rest periods between sets, that is a HUGE plus for me!  Another plus of wireless headphones is I never catch them on a weight rack or weight stand and rip them from my ear!  Oh if I had a dollar every time I had done that with wired headphones.  Another big plus!

The upside of wired headphones is they are a lot smaller, your hair does not get totally trashed and they are not hot like the wireless set I use.  So if I am only doing cardio or something that does not involve weights I will wear wired headphones at times.

As far as my Beats - I highly recommend them.  They are awesome as far as the sound produced and the noise they cancel out and they stay put on my head during the work out.  Love love them. If you are in the market for headphones, check them out.

Cheers to a fantastic day!

What's In My Gym Bag - Coconut Hand Sanitizer

Happy Monday!  Today from my gym bag I am featuring a product I always have on hand - The Body Shop coconut hand sanitizer.  I have used several different brands and scents but this is my absolute favorite.

I really cannot think of anywhere that is dirtier or has more germs than a gym.  Everyone is handling the same equipment and let's face it, if you pay attention most people are not very sanitary!  That's why I never leave home without this.  I get the travel size so I can keep it in my gym bag and my purse.  It is an awesome product.  You can check it out at the link below:

Cheers to a fantastic Monday!

What's In My Gym Bag - Her Aminos

Happy Monday everyone! Featured today from my gym bag is NLA for Her "Her Aminos." I drink these during workout and also other times throughout the day of if I feel I need a little boost!

Her Aminos contain a comprehensive amino acid blend which helps increase endurance and helps with muscle fatigue and recovery time. 

My favorite flavor is pink lemonade. It is very refreshing while working out. It's gluten free & sugar free. If you feel you need an extra boost during workout, I highly recommend Her Aminos. 

Have a great day everyone!

What's In My Gym Bag - Protein Cookie Company

One of my absolute favorite go to snacks that I keep in my gym bag is The Protein Cookie Company protein cookies. Not only are the delicious, I love the ingredients as well. 

There are 4 flavors to choose from: chocolate chip, dark chocolate chip, peanut butter and oatmeal raisin. 

The key ingredients are: Whey Protein, Unbleached Unbromated whole wheat flour, stevia, and 72% Cocoa powder. They contain anywhere from 17-20 grams of protein in each one. 

One note: these must be refrigerated. If you are looking for a clean, yummy snack, I highly recommend these. You can check them out here:  http://theproteincookiecompany.com

Cheers! 

What's In My Gym Bag - Perricone Supplement

This week in my gym bag I am featuring my favorite multi vitamin - Perricone Skin & Total Body Supplements.  I have used these for years.  I take them twice a day when I am feeling drained or once a day the majority of the time.  (The directions call for twice a day.)

 The biggest change I see is that  I have a noticeable difference in my energy level.  I also find my hair and skin look and feel more healthy.  I have let myself run out of these on occasion only to find I am tired and my skin greatly suffers.  They are pricey but definitely worth the money!


You can check them out here:                                  

What's In My Gym Bag Monday - G-love gloves!

I know gloves are not for everyone, but for some of us, we prefer to minimize the calluses as much as possible.  I myself being one of those people, have tried many different glove brands.  I have found most brands are huge, they come up too high on the wrist, the fabric holds an odor quickly and cannot be laundered and they are not very feminine looking, just to name a few issues!  Plus I found they did little to nothing to prevent the calluses from happening.

I found the perfect solution to all these issues.  G-loves.  They come in extra small (which I need), they are machine washable, and they have tons of awesome designs!  An added benefit I found was that the palms are perfectly padded to help minimize calluses.  I have 4 pair I alternate and will never wear anything else!

Check them out here:  www.g-loves.com  They are definite game changers!

What's In My Gym Bag

I get asked a lot of questions about products I use, so I thought I would start sharing what's in my gym bag with you every Monday!  Since today is the first post I wanted to share my actual bag with you.

I am a HUGE advocate and lover of 6 pack bags and have been for several years.  They are awesome meal management bags.  I have had several and this is one of two I use now.  Well, I don't actually use the other one, I just stare at it since I won it from 6 Pack and it is autographed by Dana Linn Bailey herself!

Anywho, one of my philosophies is  "you fail to plan, you plan to fail" so I LOVE being able to carry a few meals on the go with me when I will be out and about for several hours.  The "Camille" bag that I carry allows me to take 4 snacks/meals with me on the go!  It comes with 4 snap lid containers and a sports nutrition compact.  It is kept cool by 2 gel packs that last about 8 hours or so when frozen.  (Fantastic on a plane trip.)

On top of the container section, is one large section which holds TONS of stuff.  There is also a slot for your laptop which is a really cool idea.  There are several smaller pockets inside to store your gear!

If you are looking for a meal management bag (they have purses, briefcases, you name it)  I highly recommend 6 Pack Bags.  (Not an affiliate, just a fan!)

Next week will will start exploring the contents!  Have a fantastic week everyone!