30 For 30

30 for 30: My new commitment to health, following the Tone It Up plan. Losing my unhealthy extra 30 pounds - of weight and bad habits. 1 lb for every year of my life. 

Piloxing is...

AWESOME!!

It is not only a fantastic cardio workout, it is great toning and fine toning as well. 

Justice League Inspired Outfits

After the Avengers' movie came out, there were several pictures on Pinterest of how to put together a full outfit based on the characters' costumes. All super cute and fun.  I personally also love the Justice League so I went on a search to see if anyone had put together something similar for all those characters. Either I wasn't using the correct terms to search or no one has done it yet.  So I decided to make my own! Below are the outfits with descriptions of why I picked each item - I tried to make the outfits based not only on the costumes, but on the characters' personalities as well.  There are 8 - the "big 7" of the Justice League in the comics are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Martian Manhunter, and Aquaman.  I am, however, a huge fan of the JLU cartoon in which Hawk Girl replaced Aquaman.  So, to honor both, all 8 are represented below.

#SkinnyDipOct CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT! =D

So, many of you already saw the Skinny Dip October challenge I posted. I knew I needed to increase my tricep strength so I came up with this:

Skinny Dip October

Realized this morning that my triceps are weak and I need to build them up.  Loved the #squatsept idea so much I came up with #SkinnyDipOct! =D Hope you'll all rock it with me!

(It's on pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/79376012153658280/)

Source: Uploaded by user via Natalie on Pinterest

NO EXCUSES October

So, October is my (and quite of a few of the other TIU Sisters') NO EXCUSES month.  New month, new season, and we are all ready to rock it! (The below is information I said I'd post in my Vlog)

I am starting the month off by doing the Tone It Up Plan 7 Day Slim Down.

One Contest Ends, Another Begins

So, I recently held a contest to see who would be the lucky winner of a Tone It Up! Beach Babe DVD along with two packets of Perfect Fit Protein. There were a lot of great entries and it was SUPER SUPER hard to choose.  I really wish I could send a DVD to everyone who posted, but since I can't, the winner is Nicole Otenbaker from the TIU Community!  CONGRATS!!  Please email me at natalietonesup@gmail.com with your address so I can send you your DVD and protein!  Everyone who entered, I would love to send you one of my fav TIU approved healthy treats that helps me curve sweet tooth cravings - email me your full name and address and I will send it to you!

I enjoyed this so much that I am starting another give away right now - a free year's subscription to SELF Magazine!  This contest is a little different as it will take some creativeness on your part.  To win the subscription, email me (natalietonesup@gmail.com) your full name and mailing address, along with your favorite lean & clean, low-cal, low-fat healthy recipes for desserts (using NO chemical sweeteners - only sugar in the raw or natural stevia). It can be a tried and true recipe, or one you've just whipped up and tried for the first time to submit to this contest! I will make them all and decide whose treat is the tastiest.  The winner gets the subscription! Bonus points if you incorporate any kind of healthy protein powder (I personally prefer brown rice, but if whey makes it taste better, go for it and let me know).  It can be fruity, chocolatey, frozen, baked - whatever! As long as it is a healthy alternative to curb a sweet craving that is all that matters! Submissions must be entered by October 15th, and I will announce the winner on October 25th =D Good luck