guess what today is?
hello, hello!
i am in a much better mood today. i guess i was able to shake that case of the monday blues with a nice NINE hours of sleep. that’s right.. i went to bed at 9:30 last night! that is pretty unheard of for me. i actually woke up naturally art 6:40 AM. who am i?
thanks for all the cheerful comments on my last post! you guys sure know how to put a smile on my face.
WELL.. i had eluded to big things for meals & moves today.. and here we are, it is today!
i guess that there are not big things happening.. but today happens to be a mile stone.
a few things before i talk about that..
- i created a fan page on facebook for meals & moves! CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
- i redesigned the blog! if you are in google reader, click out and take a look. let me know if you like it, hate it, whatevs. i want to know your opinion :)
okay.. onto the milestone.
check it:
so yeah! hooray for today!!
since the video was on the longer side, i will go ahead and quickly tell you all about my meals & moves for today!
meal 1: mighty maple chocolate protein oats @ 8:30 AM
1/3 cup oats, 1 serving chocolate protein powder, 1 TB mighty maple peanut butter.
330 calories, 11g fat, 27g carbs, 33g protein
guess what? this bowl kept me full for 5 hours! gotta love the staying power of healthy fats mixed with quality protein.
meal 2: chicken wrap & veggies @ 1:30 PM
new product alert! i found some new wraps at the store the other day. tumaro’s garden vegetable gourmet tortillas. each wrap has 100 calories, 12g carbs, 7g protein, 8g fiber and 2g fat. awesome, right? they are also super tasty!
i filled it with 3 oz baked chicken mixed with 1/4 cup of trader joe’s smoky peach salsa and stuffed the wrap with sprouts, spring lettuce mix and the chicken/salsa combo.
i had some sliced cucumber chips and red pepper strips on the side for added veggie action.
lunch totals: 265 calories, 4g fat, 25g carbs, 32g protein
i was on the go and so was my snack.
meal 3: blueberry bliss luna bar @ 4:30 PM
not my favorite flavor, i just decided. last time i had it i was thinking it was a favorite.. but this time around it was way too sweet. i blame the frosting on the bottom. ick.
upper body workout!
and it was a stellar one.
deets: (for the record, i am pretty excited that the bullet points on this new theme has stars for bullets!)
- warm up=0.5 mile / 7.0 MPH / 1.0 incline on treadmill
BACK
| move | reps | weight |
| seated cable row | 12 @ 10@ 8 @ 6 @ 12 @ |
30# 40# 50# 60# 40# |
| standing cable row | 12 @ | 50# |
*i did 25 bench tuck crunches between the first four sets for a total of 100 reps.
for my triceps, biceps and shoulder exercises, i did them standing on the flat side of the bosu ball. this really engaged my core and created a more intense workout!
TRICEPS
| move | reps | weight |
| straight bar cable pushdowns on bosu ball |
12 @ 10 @ 8 @ 6 @ 12 @ |
35# 40# 45# 50# 40# |
| overhead cable extension | 12 @ | 40# |
*i did 30 seconds of butt kicks between the first four sets for a total of 2 minutes.
BICEPS
| move | reps | weight |
| straight bar cable curls on bosu ball |
12 @ 10 @ 8 @ 6 @ 12 @ |
25# 30# 35# 40# 30# |
| dumbbell hammer curls | 12 @ | 12# (each hand) |
*i did 30 seconds of high knees between the first four sets for a total of 2 minutes.
SHOULDERS
| move | reps | weight |
| straight bar cable upright rows on bosu ball |
12 @ 10 @ 8 @ 6 @ 12 @ |
25# 30# 35# 40# 30# |
| dumbbell side raises | 12 @ | 7.5# (each hand) |
*i did 30 seconds of running in place between the first four sets for a total of 2 minutes.
CHEST
| move | reps | weight |
| incline dumbbell chest press | 12 @ 10 @ 8 @ 6 @ 12 @ |
17.5# (each hand) 20# (each hand) 22.5# (each hand) 25# (each hand) 20# (each hand) |
| incline dumbbell flies | 12 @ | 10# (each hand) |
*i did 30 elbow to knee crunches on bosu ball (15 each side) between the first four sets for a total of 120 reps.
i did a few extra things for fun:
- 20 bench dips @ body weight
- 20 dumbbell rows (10 each side) @ 17.5#
- 1 mile on elliptical (ranging between 7.0 – 9.0 MPH) resistance level 10
- 5 minutes of stretching
total time: 1 hour, ave HR: 140, max HR: 166, calories burned: 404
well, you saw meal 4 in the video! so we don’t need to review that..and i am about to have meal 5.. not sure what yet!
and again.. THANK YOU FOR READING! you guys are the bestestestest ever.
i forgot to mention.. giveaway winner will be announced on FRIDAY, APRIL 23 in my flashback post.
WELL.. what are you waiting for?? you want to win this loot?
get those entries in!!!
for those of you who skipped the video.. this is a giveaway post. because today is a big, big day for my blog! entry rules and requirements are in the video!
(no questions today!)
xo. janetha b.
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Could it be that I am the first comment w/ the new layout???! BTW this is my FAVE WP layout b/c the type face is big and very clear. I can read it better and it seems wayyyy less squished. GREAT job, Janetha! And too sweet b/c of a frosting bottom, i am all over that :) nothing is too sweet for me.
xo
Some of my favorite things include white chocolate macadamia luna bars, sweet leaf tea, vanilla chobani, kashi 7 grain puffs, and so much more! Would love to try more flavors of kombucha.
Congratulations! I will not say the b-word but I am so glad that you have been blogging a year and I only wish I had found you sooner! And happy birthday to Sophie!
I love Oxygen magazine too, and Tropical Twist Trident is MAJOR. I’d give both those things away too, along with a big fatty jar of almond butter (TJ’s crunchy almond w/flaxseeds!).
I read your blog for the great training tips, clean eating ideas and your quirky fun personality.
Love it!!!
Haha. I hate the word blogiversary too. Or however they spell it. Ugh. But CONGRATS on the one year mark! I LOVE your blog. It’s actually the only food blog I regularly read. I’ve learned a ton about how to balance meals and get more protein in my diet for strength training purposes.
I liked the video post! I especially liked seeing your favorite things. Peanut butter and maple together sounds like the best thing ever. I love that combo but I’ve never seen that product before. Now I’m going to have to hunt it down… unless I win?!?!
My favorite things? Hmmm. I was actually going to do a similar giveaway on Thursday (my birthday!), so I’m still thinking up what I will include. But my favorite things right now include greek yogurt, Oxygen and Fitness magazines, almond butter! :)
I love so many things going on here – the redesign, the video and the elephant hoodie! HAPPY ONE YEAR! Some of MY favorite things are also my Blender bottle and Oxygen AND Kombucha.
For my giveaway, I already did use some of my favorite things actually – scarves, coffee, chocolate, shopping money… Ha.
Hi, Janetha!
Hmm what would I give away? I am loving Vita Tops right now, a Lululemon water bottle – I get so much use out of that baby everyday – Maple Nut Cliff Bars are a must (maple, yum), Tazo Refresh Tea and my favorite peanut (totally wrote beanut) butter Maranatha (Creamy with Salt).
I read your blog because you inspire me to hit the gym a little harder each time I go, and your eats (I get major food envy of your greek yogurt messes).
Loved the video! Happy one year of blogging! And happy birthday to Sophie!
If I were to do a giveaway of my favorite items I would include: Clif Banana Nut Bread Bars, Annie’s Deluxe Shells and Cheese, SmartWool socks (yep I have a love affair with them), Honest Tea, Green and Black Mint Dark Chocolate, and an Alternative Baking Company Cookie.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Ahhhh I LOVE YOU!!!! Okay first off, I did NOT expect you to sound/look/be like the way you are!! It’s funny how we (or I) have an idea of what you are like and then see the video and it’s SO not the same at all.
You are beautiful and cute to boot!
Hmmm favorite things? Millet Bread!!! I would have to send it in a cooler or something haha.
AND I read your blog because you brighten my day. You are one of the nicest and most selfless persons I’ve ever met. You have a heart the size of Mount Everest and it shows through in every one of your posts. I consider you a great friend and I would be SO delighted to meet you in person on day.
hi!! i love this post!! i would giveaway dark choc. dreams, barney butter, biochem whey, peppermint tea, and greek yogurt!!! and siggi’s icelandic yogurt with natures path flax cereal!!! yummm i sure hope i win i cant find mighty maple anywhere!
second entry:: um you’re my fav blog and i always look forward to it. you helped me learn about BFL and i am now on week #4… still waiting for my pants to get looser but i am always inspired by your posts and your healthy disposition. you rock happy ONE YEAR mark! :)
ok first of all, you have a bit of an accent and it’s super adorable!
now for the more relevant comments:
congrats on one year of blogging!
i love reading your blog – i look forward to your posts! you’ve definitely helped inspire my own food/exercise goals, and your success with bfl has made me do a ton of internet research about HIIT (what did i do before?!) and balancing protein and carbs. even as a vegan i’m much more conscious of trying to get those ratios closer to that 40/40/20 ratio. …your cutie pie dogs also play a role :)
and my giveaway would include: kombucha, nutritional yeast because i add it to eeeverything and it’s delicious, coconut water, a chocolate brownie clif bar, mesquite or thai peanut primal strips, sunbutter and dates (to be eaten together, of course), and my all time favorite protein powder from trueprotein (http://www.trueprotein.com/Product_Details.aspx?cid=22&pid=6816).
Happy One Year Blog Birthday!!! Congrats on everything… the blog, getting in shape and the engagement.
If I was to do a bag of my favorite things, it would have to include: white chocolate macademia nut luna bar, pg tips english tea, thomas’ lite whole grain english muffins (for the nooks and crannies), white chocolate wonderful peanut butter, chobani yogurt and kashi honey cereal.
And… my fav thing about your blog is how motivational you are to set a plan and really stick with it… but you don’t deprive yourself and still indulge in the good stuff :)
If I had a giveaway it would be all things Trader Joe’s and a batch of cookies. :) Maybe I should do that… if I still blogged. I’m working on it. How fun that you started the blog on Sofi’s 3rd bday… but that is when she turned 22… your favorite #! My favorite part of the video was learning that Marshall chews a pack a day! And seeing/hearing you! People have told me I have a Utah accent, too. Seeing how we are sisters and sound like each other, I guess that is true. Love you! Happy Blogging!
One of my favorite things: Kind Bars
If I was doing a faves giveaway: Kind bar of some sort (I like them alllll), Chocolate Peppermint Luna bar, Carrot Cake Clif bar, White Chocolate Wonderful PB, Crunchmaster multigrain crackers, packet of tangerine Emergen-C powder, Spry gum, Lush soap bar (probably Honey I Washed the Kids) and Starbucks vanilla rooibos tea
fave things–newman’s own hermits, kay’s naturals protein cookie bites, larabars in cinnamon roll, roasted and salted pumpkin seeds, kashi golean!
your blog always gives me great workout ideas!
I enjoy reading your blog for food ideas and just to find out what’s going on with you. Which totally sounds creepy since we don’t know each other, but as bloggers (and blog readers…) it happens :).
Holla! What a super duper new layout! Loove.
I have so many favorite things…hmm…I think in my giveaway I would want there to be glass straws for sure! I use mine every day, they are so much better for the environment and that’s why everyone should have one :) And Organic Mountain Wraps. Love them too.
I have learned so much from your blog Janetha it is not even funny. I love all your MEALS posts, your pictures, your opinions and now that I’ve started making exercise a priority in my life, your MOVES are where I will be looking for my inspiration.
HAPPY 1 YEAR!! ✭
I love your new blog layout and your video post! My fave things include Quaker oatmeal, Fuze slenderize, Chobani greek yogurt, Eating Well magazine, and Clif bars. The list could go on, but I’ll stop at that ;-).
Sparkly new page lady!! Looks hot ;-)
And I know you don’t like blogiversary, but what about Blogirthday?? I like that one better. So happy blogirthday!! And if you hate that word too, just pretend I didn’t say that.
If I was doing a giveaway, then I would definitely include Justin’s maple almond butter, coupons for Chobani, and some cocoa powder since I LOVE hot chocolate!!
And now for my second comment…I LOVE your blog because you’re REAL and I love your delicious looking meals. Oh and of course your awesome workouts. Girl you rock!
LOVE the layout Janetha!! and pretty cool give away, i wish we could get Oxygen magazine & Luna bars in the UK! :(
hmm, i would have to include, mary’s gone crackers, maca powder, chocolate amazing grass superfood, sea salted dark chocolate and some of my homemade granola bars. love your video post!
Congrats on one year! I love the new look, too. I also love Oxygen and white chocolate macadamia clif bars…yum yum! I love your blog for you positive attitude. :)
I would probably also give away a magazine – I love Oxygen, but I REALLY love Fitness RX. It’s fantastic and is basically Oxygen but featuring information on health and fitness research (with references and all!).
I would also give away Luna bars, but we don’t have fun flavours like Peppermint in Canada :(
I would definitely also give away mighty maple – I love how it’s grainy. Mmmm.
Finally, I’d give away Primal Strips (I’m veg) in the Thai Peanut flavour. Yum!
I read your blog because you inspire me to keep up with my healthy eating plan. Every morning I check my google reader and I’m always so happy when I see “meals & moves” in bold :)
I say blog birthday :) Happy Blog birthday! Cute cute video! I never look that good after the gym :) I just finished working out an am having my liquid protein and carbs as well. Deliciousness. I’ve never read Oxygen. What a fun package. I want it all ;) I’m a gum addict too- don’t tell anyone ;) Saw your BAoK to Lauren (bucks card for her birthday)- so sweet! you are the BAoK queen :)
oh- I forgot to list a few of my favorite things- Jay Robb <3 egg white protein, almond milk, quaker rice puff cereal (so good to put into protein shakes).
And I read your blog because you give me lots of great ideas for eats (ex- protein coffee cake!!), you’re hilarious, I love your pups, and you inspire me to get stronger :)
Oooh yay! Happy 1 year! If I were to have a giveaway of my favorite things, OATS would definitely be in there. Is that boring?? Alright, cashews, too! :)
I LOOOOOVE your blog. I did BFL for awhile but I didn’t stick to it because I was never really sure what to eat. Seeing how you eat makes me want to try it again!
If I was to do a giveaway, I would definitely put in a HUGE jar of Almond Butter and some serious greek yogurt. Those are definitely my favorite foods.
Oh and I read your blog for the recipes and the awesome ideas for exercise moves!
I have to run out the door for work, but you better believe I will be stopping back to watch the video!!!! I love Favorite things giveaways. Especially your favorite things! :)
Love you girl. and thank you again for the b-day card!!!! :)
Awesome new layout! And, I love the video post! Keep them coming. :) I might add some video posts to do some reviews on products – so much easier!
I looove your blog! I read because you have similar goal mindset as I do (though way more motivated, but you motivate me so that works out well!) and you are so much fun! AND drama free, that’s always a plus in a person :)
I’lll continue in another response so I get two!
Ok, if I were to do a giveaway of my favorite things, included in the bag would be: almond butter, I can’t go a day without the stuff. Plain gu. my favorite. Some homemade granola, I love that stuff. ummm can’t think of anything else right now. Don’t let that effect my winning!
Congrats on the year!!! I remember when you first commented on my blog :)
I just discovered that Trident too, and let’s just say, I think I have an addiction… my favorite thing that I’d have to give away though? PB&Co dark chocolate dreams peanut butter. It’s my crack. Oh, and jay robb chocolate protein powder.
What a cool video! I hate recording myself, I think I sound funny. haha! I love Kombucha and the PERFECT FOODS Bars. they are awesome! I would totally do a giveaway for those. It would be hard to share though, haha!
Your blog was one of the first blogs I read in the Food/Fitness blog world. I got hooked from the begining because you were so genuine and I knew that the blog was about sharing the joys in life. It truly is in an inspiration. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t read it. Your HIIT workouts are killer and your apple cinnamon protein coffee cake rocked. My husband at the whole batch in 1 day. I was pissed, I only got one piece. haha! Your family is precious and I love seeing the love you all share. Thanks for all your kind words and motivation. Love the new blog look too!
Cheers,
LC
I love, love, love the new blog layout! It’s so bright and interesting. :D
I love the new look! I recently changed my blog look too, it makes me want to post all the time. HA! One of my favourite things is my Chocolate Amazing Grass and if I have a giveaway and if I was able to get it without having to drive to a bigger city (Toronto has it at Whole Foods) I would do that for sure!! I would also give away my favourite magazine, Runner’s World Magazine or Clean Eating.
One thing (out of the many) that I have learned from your blog would be the Apple Protein Coffee Cake! I love that recipe SO much!! Thank you for posting it!!!! Happy 1 year anniversary (I won’t say the word you don’t like!). Have a great day!
i read your blog because you are fun, informative and one of the sweetest people i know. nuff’ said right thurre.
Congrats! I think the b-word sounds something like Rachael Ray would say after “yum-o” and “delish” or something, so congrats!
My favorite things would be coupons for Amy’s Frozen Meals (too many good ones to name, but I am partial to the pesto pizza. And tortellini. And lasagna…), Larabars, Eden Organic Kukicha tea, sugarless gum, Newman’s Own Dark Chocolate and avocados. Random, but whatever!
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY! ironically, mine might not be too far off and i perhaps may be giving away a bunch of my favorite things which may or may not include nut butter, larabars, magazines and some other random stuff (i can’t give away too much here :).
love ya!
Congrats on the blog’s birthday! I read your blog because a) you are really nice b) I love how detailed your workouts are!
OOOOOO Happy blogiversary!!!! I love reading your blog every day!!!
xoxo
Ali
My favourite thing is my iPhone and if I could afford to I’d probably have that as a giveaway! And I’d add in an iTunes so that the winner could get all the awesome running applications: GPS Lite, Run Keeper, etc.
Favorite things: shaker bottle, GUM (I chew a pack a day too, no worries), almond butter, Cliff z Bars, and hand sanitizer-I am a serious germaphob.
I read your blog because it cracks me up and I like your food. Best thing I have gotten from your blog: HIIT treadmill workout. Honestly, I could hug you for it!
I joined the facebook page, LOVE the new layout (did you do it yourself?? i need to do my own!) and HAPPY 1st Blog-birthday!
You are too cute!
And I loooove that bar… too bad you didn’t like it that much :/
Entry giveaway #1
My favorite things!
Looseleaf organic green tea (with a steeper!) & Classic glo bar & Maranatha raw almond butter & Women’s health mag & Spry gum & home made granola & amazing grass!!
xo
K
Love the new layout!
If I did a giveaway with my favorite things it would be Orbitz wintermint gum (I too chew a pack a day), Honey Graham Z-Bars, a bag of sweet mini peppers (I wonder if those would ship well?), a jump rope, and Michael Pollan’s Food Rules.
Entry #2-
Why I love your blog?
You are ADORABLE, your meals are delish, your moves are hardcore, and you are pretty much one of the coolest people I “know”. And I have considered crashing your wedding. Because I just think it will be so darn cool. :)
Love youuuu
Happy one year birthday to your blooggg! :D If I had a giveaway I’d giveaway some Mighty Maple as well, and Justin’s Almond Butter! Probably some green tea and Larabars as well!
Aaaaaand my favorite thing about your blog/what I’ve learned is macros and refueling!
Thanks Janetha!!
My favorite things include Luna protein cookie dough, Lipton lemon green tea, chocolate brownie Z bar, Orbit sweet mint gum :)
Hmmm favorite things? Any peanut butter, EGG WHITES, OATSS!!!
AND I read your blog because youre super cute and so motivating for me to get in the gym!
I read your blog cuz I always get so many good ideas, recipes, etc here, also awesome workout ideas ;)
I couldn’t watch the video because the firewall at my office has it blocked. Either way though you new layout looks amazing!
Hey girl – totally guessed the blog birthday. Loving the new layout and your picture. I have not had a luna bar in ages. That one looks delish! Let’s see, my favorite thing…I am a HUGE gum addict and my current favorite flavor is Wrigley’s 5 – Lush. YUM.
The new layout is awesome Janetha!! Looks great. :) Do you use EAS protein powder? I can’t remember..
I love reading your blog because it’s always fun and fresh. You seem to have a zest for life that is so refreshing.
Happy blogaversary! I’d definitely include DARK CHOCOLATE, LARABARS, PEANUT BUTTER, CEREAL and, if price was no object, a GARMIN :) Awesome giveaway idea!
such a cute video :) and congrats on 1 year!!!
My favorite things to giveaway would be:
white chocolate wonderful pb (I can’t find mighty maple!)
TJ’s trail mixes
tropical fruit, pb&j, and apple pie larabars
my spork utensil I use at lunch every day
good, locally roasted coffee
some of my favorite books/movies
I love reading your blog because you always have so many fun pictures, not just food related ones!!
oh, and I read and LOVE your blog for SO many reasons:
1. I met you in real life and you’re exactly the same on the blog :) Totally funny and sweet!
2. You are so committed to getting in activity, and that inspires me!
3. You created oatgurt :)
Janetha – love the new format!
1st entry – my favorite things are greek yogurt, almond milk and Beverly International Ultimate Muscle Protein.
2nd comment – one thing I have learned from your blog is to incorporate more fat into my diet. I was really lacking in that area and you showed me that it is OK to eat peanut butter! :)
I can’t look at the video at work but I am guessing from the comments that it’s your blog birthday. Guess what? I share a birthday with your blog!
Happy 1 Year!!! I LOVE your blog and wish I had found it earlier!
I can’t watch the video because I’m at work and my computer won’t let me…booo
Your blog has helped me learn a lot about protein and carb ratios. I’m on the P90X program and it’s one thing I struggle with. You show that it’s possible to eat delicious things and not just stuff your face with chicken lol I just find this blog really motivation and helpful, I read it EVERY day!
If i had to put together a giveaway it would include sushi, chocolate amazing grass, dark chocolate, sun warrior protein chocolate of course, and chobani yogurt. Yep those are my obssessions in a nut shell! :)
Loved your video!! I have learned to really love GREEK yogurt (thanks to you). I would have to say that is one of my favorite things. I also love DARK chocolate. Congrats on one year. Hope there’s many more to come!!
If I had a give away… I’d give away orbit spearmint gum, skippy natural PB, tj’s chocolate or cookies, and a tj’s cinnamon raisin bagel! LOL
also.. I love reading your blog because you have such a healthy mindset around food and exercise. Even though you are on a “diet” its not obnoxious or unhealthy! Thats why I <3 you.. you're a good rolemodel!
Wooo hooo one year! Congrats, <3 the blog!
My blob giveaway ( read fav. things) would include greek yogurt(coupons) Kashi golean cereal, i love peanut butter's cinnamon raisin pb, lindt touch of sea salt dark chocolate, and lunas chocolate raspberry!
And I really want to say I’ve learned a lot from the blog, and have a tried a bunch of varieties. Thanks to meals & moves i use whey protein in my oats:) Something I actually just learned from you is that the liquid carbs, fats, and proteins are the best recovery ‘meal’ as it gets into your system faster.
Have a great day!
Definitely would give away some Barney Butter!! So good!! :)
I read your blog because you’re so freakin’ cute and I love to read what you have to say!!
Happy One Year!
Some of my favorite things –
Peanut Butter
Greek Yogurt
Create your own Granola
Yummmm!
I follow your blog because you’re so motivated and inspirational!
You make things easy to understand and have great information. . .
I look forward to reading everyday! Thanks so much! :D
Can I just say how funny it was that you talked about weed?? Hahaha. No worries, I was a stoner too…
Some of my favorite things – Spirutein protein powder, roasted garbanzo beans, almond butter, english muffins, Luna protein bars, Clif Bars and Kombucha (of course!).
I had a “my favorite things” giveaway, I would include- cinnamon raisin swirl peanut butter, Fage yogurt, Kashi GoLean Crunch, a pair of Nike tempo shorts, and Extra Polar Ice gum! :0)
And I follow your blog because:
1. I love your attitude
2. I <3 your dogs
3. You remind me how important weight training is (in addition to cardio)
4. You come up with awesome (healthy and high protein) recipes!
Happy 1 year! :)
congratulations!!!
My favorite things would include:
– peanut butter
– PURE bars
– peppermint tea
– dark chocolate
yay janetha b.! I love, love, love the new layout and header! You are so computer savvy! ;)
2nd post!!!
i love reading you blog because it gives me motivation to work out and eat right. it’s always nice to know that someone else is fighting the good fight with you! it is such a struggle for me to hit the gym after work each day, but knowing that there are othe people doing the exact same thing makes it a little easier!
i also love looking at all of the recipes you post. your protein pancakes are one of my favorite!
Love the new look! Happy 1-year of blogging! :)
My favourite things would include:
-Dark Chocolate Dreams Peanut Butter
-Mints
-Larabars
-granola
I love learning new ways to include more protein from Meals and Moves! your recipes rock too :)
I really like the new layout!
YAYAYA ( I wont wish you a happy blogoversery b/c you hate that word, so I never said it, K?) omg what an amazing make over!! I love the blog and the header and that KILLER pic of you !!
so excited for this giveaway! I love your bag of trix and I have wanted to try the tera’s whey for SO LONG!! ahh I hope i win :)
I also still need to get the ‘gums’ for the post workout smoothies, it really does make a HUGE difference, doesnt it?
love you and love the blog, so happy for you!!!
1. love the new layout! change is always fun!
2. happy 1 year!!
3. hmmm, id have justins maple almond nut butter, bsn lean dessert banana cream pudding pp, peanut butter and jelly larabars, cinnamon raison swirl peanut buter, and some honey nut cheerios (Seriously, love the stuff!)
and the reason I follow your blog is…YOU! not your workouts, though they are great and fun, not your meals, though they always look delicious–but just you. your attitude, your “funness”, your motivation, your support!
Congrats on your one year. I have been reading for a little bit when I found you through another blog. I love the tips you are giving because I’m working toward a more healthy me.
If I were to do a giveaway of my favorite things I would have to include gum as well. Like you said, it helps keep me from tasting everything I’m cooking.
Love the new layout. I forgot to mention that last night when I commented. I was close to comatose stage again because I was up way later than I should have been. I’d be shocked if what I said even made sense. :)
Some of my favorite things are Better N’ Peanut Butter, Wheat Bran, Luna bars, Larabars, Reusable bags, Oikos and granola.
Happy one year _________. I couldn’t do it. HAHAHA! I was going to just to get you all worked up. How about if I just say that I’m happy to have found your blog instead. I follow it like a foodie and fitness bible. Not even kidding.
Okay, second entry here. The reason I follow your blog is because I love the motivation you give me. I’m sort of new to running and lifting and clean eating, so I’m always looking for recipes, workouts, etc.
I would first like to start and say that I love reading your blog. Some of my favorite things are apples with laughing cow light original cheese. I honestly don’t go a day without eating one. My other favorite food that I can’t go a day without is oatmeal. I make it everyday for breakfast and put a variety of different things in it, such as chocolate carnation instant breakfast, pecans, walnuts, PB2, and other assorted things. However, chocolate is by far my favorite. :)
Congrats on one year! I didn’t notice your accent on your workout video from last week, but I definitely heard it here – it’s so cute!
Some of my favorite things would be – Trader Joe’s flax seed chips (seriously good and 6g of protein!), Kashi GoLean, any kind of cashew butter, and Trader Joe’s 100 calorie dark chocolate bars!
Why I read your blog – because I get so many great ideas from it! From recipes to protein powder recommendations to workouts – I’ve learned so much from you!
I love reading your blog for several reasons. First, as I was looking up new ideas for food, your blog kept repeatedly coming up. It caught my attention and I have read it ever since then. It’s also very relate-able and neat to see what other people out there are eating. Congratulations on your one year.
I read your blog because you inspire me to keep up with my healthy eating plan.i also love looking at all of the recipes you post.
Some of my favorite things are Larabars in Apple Pie and Banana bread flavors, unsweetened chocolate almond breeze, frozen cherries, and plain Oikos!
I learned from your blog that waiting an hour after cardio to eat burns more calories. I don’t do it all the time, but it makes me feel better about my hour long drive from the gym at work to my house.
I chew a pack of Trident a day too!! I cycle between bubble gum, watermelon, blueberry and tropical – yum! It would def be something I’d include in a giveaway.
My fav thing is sweet potato with cayenne/cinnamon/PB, so I’m make up a little basket with all the ingredients to make that tasty delight – with Teddie’s PB w/flax… drool.
I have learned sooo many things from your blog – protein pancakes, the delights of ground turkey, protein oats, the gums, how to cook egg whites in the microwave, the polar f7, etc., etc. – jeez how did I survive before becoming a reader?! :) I keep reading because I find you delightful, you always have great meals and moves and always keep things interesting – you’re my fav blogger, hands down!
The new layout looks great!
Some of my favorite things are, barenaked granola and granola bars, oolong tea, Trident layers gum, Trader Joes trail mix.
Yay! Happy one year of blogging! I’m obsessed with your blog because I realized there’s another person out there who eats super similar to how I do! When I thought you didn’t update your blog last night (i couldn’t find you on my google reader for a hot sec) I got really upset. Okay..onto what I would include in my giveaway….
ON Chocolate Whey Protein
a Blender Bottle! (just bought my boyfriend & I one & we love them!)
PB2…cannot live without this stuff! And ya…it’s on backorder and I’ve been waiting over a month :(
Your blog is amazinggg. I think I’ve made at least 5 recipes since I started reading it. My fav was the ‘turkey muffins’..oh and can’t forget the protein cakes! They’re like my go to ‘dessert.’
I’ve vowed to eat cleaner this year and thank goodness for your blog b/c you have the most amazing ideas chock full of protein..which i <3!
Happy Blog Birthday! My favorite things are fresh fruit, peanut butter, triathlon training, and most importantly resting from triathlon training!
Cheers to you Moves&Meals…for tracking each bite, each lift, each crunch and the occasional munch! Lift your Protein Shake high…and clank that glass for Janetha- the girl behind it all! You are awesome Girl… I too love Oxygen- it took me one week in Cabo to read the whole thing- HOLY Information! I don’t always buy it because it is a little pricey….but what a treat if I win this giveaway! I may just subscribe after-all! I am dying to try the maple peanut butter….because it is my second food group- and how delicious would that be on a protein pancake? YUM! Pick me, I’m dying to try it all! Congrats & Cheers :)
Congrats, babe! We love you. Happy 1 YEAR!
I’m loving your faves. I’ve never gotten to try the Mighty Maple!
Some of my faves areeee Chocolate Vitatops, BSN Lean Dessery Protein (Banana Nut), my bella blender, and sweet potatoes!
Happy Birthday blog!!! I read you blog b/c of YOU (and Randy and Pennny). ;-) You are so sweet, positive and simply adorable.
If I was going to do a giveaway of my fav things it would include raw honey, Yogi Super Anti-Oxidant Green Tea, Gypsy Raspberry Earl Grey Tea, and Maple Nut Cliff bars. (I LOVE LOVE LOVE anything maple too!)
LOVE the video post !! :) Congradulations on your one year !! I love reading your blog bc you have some really great topics and I find your writting style entertaining. Plus you’re always so warm and welcoming to all sorts of people, not just peeps that are just like you ;)
Some of my favorite things: banana soft serve, fresh crisp veggies, GARLIC…
Congrats on making one year! My favorite thing at the moment is eating clean…since reading blogs I have discovered many fun things.
my faves: oatmeal raisin luna bars and cherry almond luna protien bars. ON mocha capucchino and vanilla ice cream whey. egg beaters! my trainer (but he’d be hard to mail!). coconut water. Glo bars. Raw almond butter. Yum! :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE the new look! It looks awesome! Your picture is super hot and inspiring too. Ha.
I can’t watch the video on this computer so I’ll have to come back and try to win all those goodies but just wanted to say….everything looks awesome :)
i read because your transformation shows what hard work and dedication can do. I am in the same boat. I worked hard to transform myself and am currently trying to work to get back to where i was. I handled a very stressful period of my life badly – mostly by binging and gained 10 lbs despite training for a half marathon! d’oh! i’m still struggling, but its people like you make me know change is possible.
Congrats on one year!
My favorite things are garlic, pomegranate balsamic vinegar, and nutella.
I love your blog because it is inspirational and has great information.
I read your blog because it’s full of great stuff. I have learned some a lot from reading, including workouts and fun food:).
Congratulations!!! I think that you are totally awesome and adorable. Not to mention that you are a total inspiration with your kick ass workouts. I have an ubber big sweet tooth (thanks mom) and so the things that I would give away would probably all be chocolate and sugar related. Although, I do have some strange eating habits that I’m not sure someone would want to win…I LOVE and have loved since I was a toddler eating raw oatmeal!!! Although, lately I’ve been combining raw oatmeal and peanut butter which makes a totally awesome snack! Thanks for making such an awesome blog and always giving up great eating/working out ideas. Keep up the good work!
Your wrap sounds delicious! I love the Trader Joe’s mango peach salsa. I must try this!
I always find your blog so inspiring. Honestly, I don’t know how you do it. Posts this good take a lot of time. Great work! I like the new format for sure. The design is simple and easy to remember. If I saw your logo somewhere else, I would immediately associate; Meals & Moves! :)
!!!!Congrats on one year of blogging Janetha!!!!
My girls love the Shredded Oats topped with peanut butter :-) (Mommy does too ;-) Oxygen is my bible too! Will have to try the Trident gum – right now I am addicted to Stride Nonstop Mint. Love the Chocolate Mint Luna – even BETTER than Girl Scout cookies IMHO
I love your blog because our outlooks on meals & moves ;-) are very similar and I ALWAYS get great ideas from your blog (and really enjoy reading about YOU and your life!)
Hmmm, my “dream” giveaway list would include:
1. BSN Lean Dessert Vanilla flavor
2. Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla
3. Luna Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter
4. Barney Butter, creamy
5. La Croix sparkling water (it’s sodium free!)
6. My beaded jump rope
7. Polar F6 heart rate monitor
8. Blender bottle
9. Powdered Glutamine
10. Guittard bittersweet chocolate chips
PS – And I am lovin’ the new look of meals & moves!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I read your blog everyday. I met you through BFL Tracker and I have been hooked ever since. You always give me great ideas of new things I can add to my clean eating. You make it look so easy and I have learned a lot from you about the choices that I make. Love love love your blog! Here’s to many more great years of meals and moves.
Happy Birthday to your blog and Sophie!!!! Love the new look BTW. And love the video…ah, you should be on TV.
That Luna bar looks good- the more frosting on bars, the better! (ha- who am I kidding… I just want straight-up frosting). The wraps look great too- have you ever tried Joseph’s lavash wraps? 100 cals and amazing stats. Oh, and I am with Marshall on the pack-a-day gum habit.
So…if I was doing a giveaway of my favourite things, it would include:
– Bear Naked fruit and nut granola
– a can of the Moroccan salmon salad I eat all the time
– vanilla coconut protein bar
– PBJ Larabar
– silicon muffin tray :)
I love the new layout! Happy birthday to the blog!
Oxygen is the best mag out there for women by far. Very inspiring!
Gum gives me bad jaw pain :(
I love your blog because I relate to you better than most other healthy living bloggers out there. YOU ROCK!
p.s. Insanity is kicking my ass!
OH! I read because 1) I think you look like such a fun person to hang out with… I love how you write, eat, cook, bake and the cool stuff you do. Plus your personality comes shining through and every post is like catching up with a friend, 2) I have learned about HIIT, BFL, how to calculate food balances, and…cottage cheese/chickpea/ranch salad!
Your blog is one of my favourites…I love all your posts and wish we could hang out one day. Even though you don’t like sweet cottage cheese, I heart ya anyway.
Some of my favorite things are Greek yogurt with pineapple, EAS protein powder from costco mixed all kinds of fun ways and the smores Luna bar! I also love pretty much anything I can get at Trader Joe’s!
I really like your new layout too!
Congrats on your one year love! I hope you will stick around for years and years to come. The new look is badass. Love it. And the picture is awesome. I need to update my blog ASAP, but it keeps getting pushed back.
I can’t watch the vid at work, so I’ll have to come back to enter.
Have a greeeat day!
CONGRATS MY LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!!
that picture on the right is AMAZING. you are so smokinnnnn! i love it!
Happy one year, Janetha! :)
One of my very favorite things are larabars and I cannot wait to try the new brownie and cookie dough flavors. I think my favorite foodie things bag would have to contain larabars.
yay! what a fun video and giveaway! you are the cutest! if i were going to have one, i would probably have to include some dark chocolate dreams peanut butter, dried banana (from my dehydrator!), and… maybe a novel? I read a lot!
Congrats on 1 year, yay!
That luna bar actually looks amazing and I love super sweet ones so I will have to give it a try!
1- Like the new layout and header!
2- Happy Birthday meals and moves!
3- If I had a fav giveaway it would have to include: Kashi GoLean Honey Almond Flax, Peanut Butter, Pink Lady Apples, Cashews, Peppermint Stick Luna bar, and if we’re talking fantasy giveaway -a MacBook Pro- I LOVE MINE!!!
~Christie
even though i’d love to win your giveaway, i’m not just writing this so that i can. your blog has become a serious contender for my favorite (out of over 100 in my reader!) because it’s always such a pleasure to read (every post!),and i LOVE seeing your moves. so here’s my ode to Meals and Moves ;) beyond the fact that your bfl and jamaican me crazy challenges are super fun to watch unfold (your willpower is admirable and inspiring!), i love seeing how you change up your exercise routines and adapt them to your mood, results, etc. i feel like you have such a great mix of nutrition, exercise and personal life- your blog is compelling and new and i really do feel like i “know” you. i love the flashback fridays and the little slices of marshall, family, and friends, as well as your sense of humor. in short, i love your blog, and feel that’s it’s a constant source of ideas and inspiration. so yay!
great new layout – i gotta learn me some tricks!
my favorite things are nymag (just so good), tomato sauce (weird i know, i eat it on everything!), dark chocolate, raisins and soy sauce. oh and plain yogurt, because it’s just so delicious.
linked back to you in mah blog post…. i titled it the 1 year anniversary, so blog-iversary it ain’t.
i enjoy reading your blog because you inspire me – i even ordered body for life and am in the middle of it, looking forward to starting the challenge!
you also respond to my emails (very quickly, might i add)with enthusiasm and knowledge, and i love the fact that you are genuinely into exercise. plus, your new pic is samoking! maybe when i’m done with my 12 weeks, we can be twins! except i’m a brunette. but still.
I would include TEA, and gum (spearmint flavor!), dark chocolate dreams, Kashi Autumn wheat cereal!
Congrats on one year Janetha- you ROCK!!!
If I had a give away of my favorite things it would include: Goldfish (the crackers..not the fish :)), Starbucks coffee– love it, Apples, Greek Yogurt (Chobani brand- any flavor) & Garlic hummus! <–haha so random :)
Congrats again!! :)
I LOVE your blog- & I have learned alot! Your workouts are some of my FAVORITE & I use @ least 2 a week of your treadmill intervals. I think it’s great how you can just create them!! Also, I love your recipes- I have tried a few & all have turned out delicious!
And, of coures YOU are the reason I read it- you have such knowledge about health & fitness and your funny :)
Thanks for all of your hard work on your blog!!!! :)
your blog offers so many ideas and just general inspiration+ plus you’re funny and real!
my fav things include: maple nut clif bar, chia seeds, peanut butter puffins, and dark chocolate!
Congrats on the new blog layout, and your one year!!
My favorite things…echoing you, Oxygen magazine, everything about it is great! I also love Saucony running shoes, Nike tempo shorts, my Garmin 305, Trader Joes Raw Almond butter, fresh coconut, all berries, apples, spinach, avocados, and my IPOD shuffle.
I have only been reading your blog for about 2 months, but found it through some of the other fabulous blogs I read everyday. I keep reading your blog because you have a real passion for working out and a healthy lifestyle, you crack me up, and I love that you aren’t afraid to put the nutritional stats of your day out there. You are inspiring, thanks for all the time you take to share your life with us!
If I did a giveaway I would include fun Canadian things like Maple Syrup! And some British Columbia fruit leather and my fave coconut butter!
I like to read your blog for the structured workouts!!
Congratulations on the anniversary! The things that I love most about your blog are your very positive attitude and genius inventions of protein packed recipes. I adore your apple cinnamon protein coffee cake recipe; I have made it 4 times since you posted it. :P
I don’t write a blog but I guess if I did I would giveaway a box of Kashi Honey Sunshine, Mother’s peanut butter bumpers (cereal addict) and P.B. & Co. Cinnamon Raisin swirl.
weeee! congrats on the one year mark :]
i have a soft spot for barbara’s bakery products, ‘specially puffins!
your blog has completely inspired me to start strength training seriously! thank you much :]
Some of my favorite things are Chobani, Amy’s meals, and Cliff bars. Great Giveaway! and congrats on your milestone!
Happy Blog aniversary (<– 2 separate words!)!!!
My husband watched the video and geeked out when he saw the cereal because apparently it's his favorite thing ever.
I like your new layout. :)
Cool how in your video the light changes!
If I had a giveaway of one of my favorite things, it would probably be Kashi granola bars. I’m addicted to the pumpkin spice one. I like them because they are not too sweet, all natural, and very affordable.
You’ve shared a lot of great recipes on your blog, which I love. I make the protein cake and protein pancakes now. I tried to make a waffle out of the protein cake and it kind of exploded in the waffle iron (lol), but it was still tasty. :)
Happy 1 Year Anniversary! If I was having a ‘Favorite Things’ giveaway, I would have to include Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze and Naturally Nutty Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter.
I’ve learned about HIIT from your blog and I’ve been doing your ‘go-to 20 min’ recently. I can’t go quite as fast as you yet but I’m working my way up!
I linked your giveaway on my blog post!
Happy one year blogday! I just recently started reading your blog and I’m loving it :) Great work. Your giveaway looks AWESOME!!
I just found your blog, but I am loving it! I have learned so much I especially love your meal ideas. If I were to do a giveaway I would have to include: BFL cookbook, PB2 chocolate, weight lifting gloves, greek yogurt, and a pair of Nike dry-fit capris or pants (they are seriously the BEST).
Love your blog! Keep it up!
my favorite things right now are the nuts of chocolate luna bars, the cranberry slenderize drink, the unsalted peanut butter filled pretzels from tjs, anddd dried fruit!
second entry:: i read your blog because you are so down to earth and real. you blog because you love it and you can tell. i have cooked many of your recipes and love them. my favorite thing ever from you is greek yogurt in my cereal and oatmeal.
Yay! Love the video post and love the new blog look! How about Blog Birthday…is that ok? Oh, and Happy Birthday, Sophie!
If I did a giveaway of my favorite stuff it would probably look a lot like yours…so I HAVE to win! :) Ok, except mine might be Women’s Fitness, Justin’s Maple Almond Butter, and an added bottle of wine ;)
For my second entry…I read your blog because I adore YOU. You really do inspire me with your workouts, and, even though I don’t come CLOSE to your strength or endurance, I always get inspired here :)
I love the new layout!! And I love the picture of you on the side!
What an awesome giveaway!
Id include: greek yogurt, Vitamin water 0, stevia, PB of course, and peanut butter puffins!
I love reading your blog because Ive learned that its totally okay to go into the gym and work out with all the men, and I usually will google your workouts, get an idea of what they look like, then go try them out myself! Its been so helpful to read about how important protein is as well, since I used to eat hardly none, now Ive been loading up and feel AMAZING, so much more energy and I stay full forever!
I read your blog because you’re NORMAL! And that’s a GREAT thing! You live a healthy life that I can relate to and don’t feel intimidated by!
Thank you for such a fabulous year!
Whoops forgot what I’d giveaway…
Banana Nut Vitas, Chobani Vanilla, Cinnamon, and apples (yup – fresh produce in this giveaway!)
And the Glee Soundtrack!
OK love that you say “oops my ring is too big” (boo fricken hoo!) and that I thought you were sitting on a step ladder. And that I also love your voice (as you say you’ve loved mine. awwww <3) And that only YOU can rock a video for 7:48 as I generally as a rule do not watch anything over about 2 minutes due to blog ADD and life ADD. I will NOT wish you a blogersary as you hate that word, but how about happy Blirthday??? So cheesy I know.
A few of my favorite things? (I wanted to sing a la Mary Poppins right then): My own OMG OMG OMG hazelnut butter, Oxygen mag, Muscle & Fitness, KIND bars-= most of them. Peanut flour- dark roasted 12% fat NOMMMMMMMMMMMMM, Eclipse gum (seriously run, don't walk and try some..you might have to defect from Trident- it lasts and lasts and lasts), um single serving Justin nut butters, Kettle bells (but hell not I'd never ship them to a reader- they can come and get them!), rump rope, Vitamix (hell no! Not giving one away, you just asked for favorites)
Second entry: I’ve learned about BFL. I don’t do it, but I totally try to get the “pie” on Lance baby’s site to be kinda even- like 1/3 for each macro and that’s sorta loosely BFL. And I don’t do the BFL moves b/c I’d have to cut back on my training and I’d gain weight. But I do it loosely thanks to you. This post is going to be amazing for your ego!! But you totes deserve it.
PS I can’t believe your blog is only 1 . You are so ridic. popular already!
I loved the video!!! I would say if I did a favorite things giveaway I would include various bars that I love, because I have one bar a day usually for the ease and yumminess. Your giveaway looks great! I have been wanting to try that PB.
Also, I love your blog because your personality shines through and you make things fun to read. But you also include great meal ideas, awesome workouts, and other interesting topics. Basically, you rock. :D
PS – LOVE the new setup!
Third entry: I tweeted- I figured that counts. I won’t have another post up for a few days, not sure. Doesn’t matter. I would have wanted to tweet it anyway b/c it really is a great giveaway.
Oh and this is not an entry, but just stating the obvious, that I read your blog because I love your personality and your spirit.
Alright Janetha B, I want in on the giveaway action!
If I were to create a giveaway of my favorite thing I would include the following:
1. Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Hummus (mmmmm!)
2. Giftcard to Sbux for a soy chai latte!
3. Ghirardelli Espresso Escape dark choclate
4. Chobani 0% PLAIN Greek Yogurt
I would include SALSA, Seasonings and spices, mustard, Goldseal tuna, BioX power whey isolate, GUM, magazines, movies, protein samples and amazing grass super foods!
I read your blog because you seem like such a cool, down-to-earth chick who I could truly see myself being friends with. You are positive and funny!
I learned about BFL from you!!!! : )
I’m just really starting the routine and being a vegetarian its a bit difficult but with your workout routines and MamaPea’s eats… I think I’ll be successful! : )
Happy 1 year Janetha!!
Great video! I was pronouncing your name wrong! Well in my head since I have never said your name out loud!
I would include medjool dates because they are like crack!
I read your blog because you are witty and funny! I also read because I have an eating disorder and its good for me to see people eating normal every day foods in a balanced way! I get lots of ideas on foods to take to work from you!
But…
Please don’t hate me….
I only eat cottage cheese with sweet things and hate it savoury! ;)
First of all i LOVE the new layout!! The barbells and plate at the top are so cute!
Second of all – CONGRATS on your one year anniversary! So exciting! You’ve accomplished so much over the past year!
Third of all – holy cow. I want to win this contest!!
#1. My favorite things/things I would give away: trader joes non fat greek yogurt, lara bars, peanut butter puffins, almond butter (can’t choose a brand I love them all), lindt dark chocolate bar with sea salt
#2. I read your blog for a number of reasons! You are so entertaining to read, I love to get workout ideas from you, you have a great deal of knowledge about working out and eating right, and you have AWESOME recipes that I try and recreate (hello oats + yogurt – who knew?!?!)
#3. I will link back in a blog post tonight! I’ll post that comment separately.
You are stellar girl! Keep going!
Happy ANNIversary Janetha! You are so adorbs! I loved hearing your thoughts on your favorite things.
It’s so funny because I was actually thinking of doing a favorite things giveaway soon! So here’s what I would include: TJ’s almond butter, a mix of groovy jams, a book by roald dahl, cinnamon, palmer’s cocoa butter hand cream, and a lindt dark chocolate sea salt bar!
I read your blog because of how “real” you are. You are 95% positivity, but with a 5% dose of reality which I can absolutely relate to! Keep keepin’ it real girl! You are gawrgess, inside and out!
Yay congrats on a year with meals and moves! In my givaway I would include: fav snacks, a handmade badge, some sort of health equipment more treats and almond butter!
I posted x
http://www.saladandsequins.com/2010/04/london-lovin.html
a few of my favorite things: tj’s greek yogurt (super cheap… they really need to build a store in Utah for you!), feta cheese, and those mini peppers from costco, which clearly have crack in them or something because I can’t stop eating them.
and i LOVE your blog for so many reasons, mostly your spunky-ness, your healthy recipes featuring loads of lean proteins, and your all around cheerfulness!
congrats on a year and keep up the good work!
Yayyy congrats on the 1 year!!!!!!!!!!! I love the way you balance good food and fun! My favorite things are greek yogurt, protein powder, and peanut butter so those would probably be in my give away :)
Happy Anniversary!!!! I totally guessed it BEFORE you said it because I think I was like the only commenter at first LOL – YEAH!!!!
I think you don’t like the ****iversary b/c you don’t love the word b*** :D
You are such a doll and I LOVE the new layout ~ the pick of you is GREAT!!!
Oh and the exact reason you don’t like the Luna bar is the only reason I buy certain ones like that :D
I used to LOVE Trident, but, check out the Wrigley’s 5 (FIVE) – it’s even better!
I don’t need to win the giveaway…but, I couldn’t not leave a comment :)
My favorite thing in there ~ Oxygen….
I read your blog because I Love ya and congrats ~ xoxo!
Happy one year!!!! You are adorable! :) Thanks so much for having this giveaway!
#1.) If I had a giveaway I would most definitely include Teddi’s chunky natural peanut butter, Arnold’s sandwhich thins, Chobani strawberry greek yogurt, and Bob Red Mill’s oat bran. Yummy!
2.) I read your blog because you have an AMAZING body and right now I am in the process of getting in shape to look half as good as you! :) I love the Body For Life plan and I try to keep as close to it as much as I can, and i love to know how you follow it and how I can improve my own routine. I love getting food combination ideas from you as well! You are one of my favorite bloggers and are the first one I read each day.
Linked back to your post!
http://aibetsu.blogspot.com/2010/04/janetha-over-at-meals-and-moves-is.html
People are saying you have an accent. I dont think so (probably cause I have one too), but you do talk a little different on the camera. Anyways… some of my favorite things are chocolate protein/banana/peanut butter shakes (but I don’t know how I would give that away!), this thick exercise band I have that you can do the BEST butt exercises with (I’ll show you next time you’re over), Nature’s Path Optimum blueberry cinnamon cereal, Contigo water bottles, and …hmm…I don’t know what else. I’ve never read that magazine, I’m gonna have to pick one up.
wow, what a great video! i absolutely loved watching the whole thing (i usually tune out of most videos after a couple of minutes, so that’s saying something!), and happy happy blogaversary!!
if i held a giveaway of my favorite things, i would have to include greek yogurt (although it is perishable… booo), a yoga mat, and kashi golean cereal!
love love love the redesign!
Happy one year with the blog!
Love the giveaway. Oxygen magazine is radical. Purple is the best color, I’m convinced people who love purple are more awesome than most!
Mighty Maple! so right, so delicious. hahaha
My favorite thing is….Jay Robb Protein Powder. I love the pina colada whey protein.
I love your blog, I’ve learned so much and I love the moves you post. I try ’em out all the time. You inspired me to try Body for Life!
the best best thing i’ve learned from your blog is definitely BFL. i had no idea it existed, but now i incorporate the cardio workout into my routine and i love it! thank you for sharing all of your workouts and i loved the individual exercise videos you did in a recent post — very helpful!
Happy One Year Anniversary of having a ROCKSTAR food blog!! :)
A giveaway of my favorite things would include: luna bars (specifically dulce de leche & white chocolate macadamia!), PB2, vitatops, a Jillian Michaels DVD, green tea, and a packet of jay robb’s vanilla protein powder.
I read your blog for your creative recipes, your awesome knowlege of fitness, BFL tips and tricks, Randy and Penny pics!!, and to support you in all that you do!! :)
3rd Entry Linked to ya in my blog!
http://www.girl-heroes.com/2010/04/21/rc-reduced-calorie-chili-relleno-casserole/
Love the video! Happy Birthday to your blog! :)
I just started reading Oxygen and absolutely love it! It’s definitely one of my favorite things (and I don’t understand how I didn’t discover it sooner!). Some of my other favorite things: Chobani Greek yogurt (love the pineapple as a treat/dessert), Green & Black’s Dark chocolate, assortment of green teas.
Congrats on making it to the one year mark! I’m totally digging your bag o tricks:)
Why do I read your blog? I LOVE your posts. And I love seeing your meals and moves. And I learned about BFL from you (which I don’t follow but find very interesting). You also make me more aware to incorporate more protein into my diet. Simply put, I read your blog because I love it! :)
Wow!! LOVE the video and was sad I couldn’t see your darling face better!
I just read ALL the comments – only something a silly mom would do! I am so proud of your documentation of your life for this past year and I am so honored to be a part of it too!! You are really a huge inspiration for me to continue eating clean and staying healthy!!
I feel like I have made a few new friends because of Meals and Moves – oh by the way the new design is growing on me too :)
If I did a giveaway I would include an awesome contigo water bottle, greek yogurt, fresh peaches, almond breeze and a jug of cinnamon (maybe you could be the winner)!!!
You’re the best and I love you to the moon and back xoxoxox!
Hey girlie! You are so adorable in your video! lol happy 1 year of blogging :) I totally want the kombucha, you got me hooked on it, girl! ;)
Mmm, if I gave away my fave things, it’s probably include pb& co. dark chocolate dreams pb and kombucha. OH and vitatops!!
And I read your blog cause you are freakin awesome! (When I’m not injured and super bitter, lol) I love reading about your hardcore workouts. You also have awesome product reviews and fun eats, but most of all you’re just a cool and positive girl!
Happy one year of blogging anniversary Janetha! Awesome :)
One of my favorite things is MaraNatha crunchy almond butter — I would include that in a “favorite things” give away along with some burt’s bees conditioner, jasmine tulsi tea, and something duck-themed because I love ducks!
And I read your blog because I love the BFL meal ideas and BFL concept! It’s nice to see the ratios and to learn how you incorporate protein into all your meals. Oh and also because you are super sweet and fun!
Congrats on 1 year!
In my giveaway i would have: TJs almond butter with flaxseeds; luna bars; oatmeal; and some good dark chocolate :)
I love your blog and am so happy that you introduced me to BFL. I have been following the plan for about 4 weeks now and I LOVE IT!!! So, big THANK YOU!
omgggg mighty maple is def one of my favorite things. so is oxygen mag.
but okay, my latest obsession is oat bran with dark chocolate dreams and white chocolate wonderful peanut butter on top. i couldn’t do a giveaway with the already made dish, but i could give away both of the flavors!
AND i read your blog for the awesome fitness tips! i’m doing a body for life-esque thing because of you!
<3
Yup! That funny heart symbol totally sums it up. LOVE YA JB!!!!! I've told you before that you're the first and only blog I ever added to my Google Reader after reading the first time. I was immediately hooked! I can't really tell you why I read anymore other than the fact I consider you a friend, and I love hearing about what you're up to! The stellar moves and meals along with the cute puppy pictures don't hurt though ;)
Congrats on the blog!! I love your blog and just discovered it about 2 weeks ago. I have been doing ur workouts..killer by the way! and i just got Body for Life, you are an inspiration!
My fav things:
1. shape magazine
2. kashi maple oatmeal
3. chobani plain greek yogurt
4. zumba
5. reading blogs
Oh, and if international shipping and food going moldy wasn’t an issue – I’d give away pita bread, homemade hummus and breakfast cookies :)
Seriously Janetha …… I love you more than words! I haven’t seen you in so long….years to be exact, but watching your video blog just made me miss you even more than I already do! I want you to know, that ever since reading your first entry just over a month ago, I follow your blog EVERY SINGLE day. Thanks to you, I have learned amazing recipes to help me along my new journey in getting healthy and fit. You have also taught me to NOT be afriad of free weights (which I have been terrified of forever)….I absolutely love them now. I have checked out all of your moves in order to try them out when I hit the gym, my protien shakes have gone from bland to spectacular, and my results are starting to shine through. I look up to you. Not only for this aspect of your life, but for everything. You have become such an inspiration to me, and for this….I will be forever grateful.
I love you Janetha <3 Thank you for helping me along this new found road. You'll never know how much I appreciate you.
Congrats on the 1 year!
I would include Trader Joe’s 0% and 2% Greek Yogurt, Teavana’s Peach Tranquility tea, PB 2, cinnamon, Stevia Vanilla drops and and coconut.
holy blog makeover, J! It’s fab! especially because you feature your hot bod smack dab on the front and you know how much I love lookin’ atchu. Unfortunately, I’m in the lib so I can’t check the vid, but you bet your bottom dollar it’s numero uno on my to do list when I get back!!! Then I’ll hit ya back up to enter this bomb ass giveaway. “See ya” later, hot mama!
Congrats on a wonderful year!! and love the new layout :) rockin picture! i love purple too ;) some of my favorite things… tj’s almond butter with flax, greek yogurt and pure bars come to mind first!
hummus, how could i forget hummus? i’ve been loving the protein powder usage and meal ideas!
One year! That’s so exciting. I love your blog for the inspiration to get *lifting* all the time- I want to get jacked like you! My fave things to give away would definitely be some cinnamon raisin PB from PB & Co. And some chocolate, obvs.
How exciting for you! Loved the vlog you added! My giveaway would include chobani greek yogurt, chocolate cherrios, cliff maple bars, cosmopolitan magazine, andddd gerbera daisies! Don”t know how well that stuff would ship but oh well haha.
Happy one-year!!
My favorite things: Krema peanut butter (only ingredient is peanuts!), Kix (yes, the kids’ cereal), gingerbread cookie tea and unsweetened organic soymilk from Westsoy.
oh! and I read your blog mostly to get ideas for new moves. I get into gym ruts too easily.
could you be anyyy more adorable? uhhhh i wish i looked that put together when i return from the gym. i look like a soaked rat. no lie.
i adore that elephant hoodie you’re wearing.
loooove the new layout. yayyy! congrats! happy one year to meals and moves!
my favorite new bloggie food that i love love love (and brendan now love love loves as well) is oats in the morn with a dollop of pb. and to think i used to hate oatmeal. wth was i thinking?
loves!! <3
I love Shredded Spoonfuls! They taste like Life cereal :) I am a Mighty MAple fan too but I can’t find it here anymore! :( Oxygen mag is one of my faves as well. I would probably give away an Oxygen subscription.
I read your blog for the great info on nutrition and fitness of course! I learned about the wonders of Xantham Gum from Meals and Moves!
Great job on your 1st video!!
My favorite things—Raw Revolution bars, Cliff Bars, Peppermint tea!
I read your blog bc u are a fun writer and I love the work outs!
….happy blogaversary….
(or however you spell it..)
bahahahahahahaha i couldn’t help myself i’m sorry hahahahaha don’t hate me ;)
hmmm well my favorite things are peanut butter, almond butter, trader joes & whole foods…so my giveaway would be comprised of 2 gift certificates and a buncha nut butters :)
Janetha,
I’ve been a faithful reader for some time now- I just love your blog! Congrats on one year. Looking forward to reading more to come!
My favorite things would need to include a Women’s Health Mag, Peanut Butter Puffins, green tea and dark chocolate (obviously) :)
i found out about your blog through someone else who made yoatgurt and linked to your blog..ive been hooked ever since!
i must say, i made yoatgurt for the first time this past weekend and it was INCREDIBLE! ahh sooo good, i will definitely be making this more often!
And here is post #2:
I read your blog because it combines all things about my favorite healthy living blogs: Good writing with personality, recipe ideas and workout ideas.
Oh boy, those lunch wraps look delicious, and they are so nutritious (hello poet)!
If I had a giveaway, I would include Luna Bars (duh!), Stride Sweet Peppermint gum, Forever 21 accessories, a Starbucks giftcard, In Defense of Food (by Michael Pollan), and some love (:
Have a lovely week!
From reading your blog, I’ve learned about the importance of protein after workouts! I actually never thought too much about it, but the balance of carbs/proteins and how much they can have an impact on your body before and after workouts, has opened up my mind. Oh, and that you need those healthy fats in there too! One more thing… cookie pizza’s are delicous!
My favorite thing(s)?
So hard to choose…but, I will go with COCONUT BUTTER. I actually started making it myself once I read that I COULD, and…I don’t know how I lived without it!
After that it would be Spiru-tein. Some say it’s gross, I say it’s YUM. Especially the Cookies n cream flavor!
Happy 1 year blogging!!! I think I would have to giveaway some Kind Bars (added bonus you can find them at starbucks). I would also have to throw in a travel coffee mug, not only are they great for coffee but I throw my green monsters into them in the morning and they stay nice and cold if I get distracted and do not have time to finish it right away. Lastly I would throw in some Natures Path Cereals, they are my new cereal addiction.
I read your blog because I find you inspirational and I love your enthusiasm for working out and eating well. I also love some of your ideas for meals!!!
woohoo!!! Look at all these entries! This is a testament to how wonderful your blog is!! Congratulations on your incredible achievement Janetha!!
My favorite things would totally include that box of shredded spoonfulls. hahahah It would also include a jar of Food for Thought strawberry basil jam. On top of that…dark chocolate, dark chocolate covered fruit, and Japanese milk candy!
For entry 2, I read your blog because 1) you made BEAUTIFUL delicious looking small meals that I can see myself making at home yet tasty enough to want to order it off a restaurant menu (i.e. your wrap!) 2) Your upbeat, engaging personality shines through your writing. 3) Random pieces of knowledge that i pick up from your blog entries! hahaha
Just started reading a few weeks ago, but glad I found your blog! A few of my favorite things are: Annie’s Honey Bunnies cereal, Amy’s Organic cheddar cheese burritos, Zee bars chocolate chip (Clif bar for kids), Newsmans Own chocolate chip cookies…I have a sweet tooth! I just picked up the latest issue of Oxygen (I subscribe to Women’s Health) to see what you love about it. Plus, I have a vacation coming up in about 5 weeks, I need get rid of the gut! Great job with the blog, you’re keeping me motivated!
Awwh, one year! Awesome awesome! LOL
“one year.. whatever”. LOL
favorite things: i would include dried mangoes – omgz, sooo addicting. um, i would also include chocolate, haha, because i love chocolate. and mmm cereal! a box of cereal like you did, but humm.. which one. oh which one…. reese puffs!!!! SO GOOD!
hahah
ooh second entry, lol. um, i read your blog, because it is so interesting, and fun! i love the food that you eat! it gives me ideas!
Aw.. loved the video! :) One of my favourite things is a delcious FROZEN banana. I don’t know why, but it just taste so much better when added to cereals n’ such! Since I can’t send a banana in a package for a giveaway, I’d include my favourite peanut butter! It’s the same brand as yours, but is the white chocolate wonderful kind. I’ve never tried the mighty maple one, they don’t have it available here, so maybe I’ll get my chance with your giveaway :)
I’ve learned sooo many things from your blog! I love how real you are! I often steal workouts, mainly HIIT, from your page! Keep the workouts coming :)
Wooo congrats! This is a great giveaway! Love it!
My favorite things include: oxygen mag/shape mag, cashew cookie larabars, mighty maple oats!, and coffee! Gosh thats a weird combo :)
I read your blog for meals and moves…. seriously :) I also read now because I love hearing news about your wedding planning!
My favorite things are Chocolove Orange Peel in Dark Chocolate and Trader Joe’s trail mix. Oh so delicious and things I would probably include in a giveaway.
Congrats on the one year!! Here’s hoping to many more!!
i love janetha’s favorite things :D i also love how i’ve been saying (thinking?? haha now that makes me sound like a creeper) your name wrong ALL ALONG. janEEtha?? i love how english makes no sense =/ i love that blender bottle. and i love that it’s huge. i don’t love peanut butter, but my mom does, so we’re good. i love free things. i love chewing gum. i love that marshal loves chewing gum. i do not yet know if i love terra’s whey, but i’d love to find out!
i looooove janeEtha b!!
the end.
love,
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oh hey – i DID do a giveaway of my favorite things!! so this is entry #1.. it was my “dr. suess snackin” mystery box giveaway, but i had to keep secret what was all in it! jamie (the winner) will hopefully post a picture of everything in there, but i can promise that gum and several bars were indeed included. :D
I love reading your blog because I enjoy getting ideas about foods and strengthening exercises. You also have a great disposition and seem so genuine.
entry #2 – ONE of the many reasons i love reading your blog (aside from all of the other “i love…” reasons) is because you look like you have so much FUN enjoying life, and that positivity rubs off. don’t ever lose that!!
Happy 1 year!!!!
Some things I would include in a giveaway: dark chocolate dreams PB (so much easier than nutella and PB), chocolate covered pomegranate seeds, LUNA bars, a collection of teas, Starbucks GC, and some chick-lit.
The new layout looks wonderful :)
Oh, annnddd well ONE of the MANY reasons I read your blog – you’re about my height aaaand you’re blond like me! I don’t know why that makes me want to read more…I guess I’m messed up. Nevertheless, you’ve got another reader. haha
Oh, and because we share an affinity for cereal and nut butters.
And you lift weights. Which inspires me AND makes me feel bad because…I need muscle, but I don’t lift weights. YET.
I’m almost there – but I don’t have a gym membership so I can’t reeeeally do heavy lifting yet.
LOVE the blog and HAPPY one-year-accomplished-of-blogging!
Happy 1 year!!!! i would have PB&co Cinnamon raisin swirl, Some Lara Bars and probably some Green’s Chocolate, since I am in love with that stuff! Oh, and COFFEE!!!!
xoxooxoxoxo
The reason I read your blog is because I love reading about your awesome workouts and all your great eats! Plus your dogs are sooooo adorable!!
I forget how I stumbled across your blog, but I’m so happy that I did.
I love the way approach food and fitness… so NOT intimidating. I love the workout ideas you present and how one look at your moves page gives me some awesome instant ideas (the videos are great too). I love the recipes you post. I love the relationship you have with your mom…. it reminds me of my mom and I. Most of all, I love how fun, energetic and upbeat you always are on your blog. Keep up the awesome blogging!!!
me again =) I love the ambiance of the outdoors in your vlog and the birds chirping in the background. Woo nature! Happy birthday to meals and move and miss Sophie!
p.s. I love the way your little eyes lit up when you hugged Oxygen magazine. You are too damn cute for your own good!
my fav things = PB fa sho.. though I’m not sure I would give it away ’cause I’m a major blog hoarder. Hey, the first step is admitting you have a problem, right?
I’m a major PB hoarder*** oye, it’s been a long day.
the most amaze thing I’ve learned through your blog? yoat-gurt, naturally. Life hasn’t been the same since!!
LOVE YOU MA!
Hmmm…my favorite things…chia seeds, maranatha crunchy peanut butter and dates!! Together with oats, absolutely to die for!
My favorite things include carrot cake cliff bars, chocolate (any type, shape or form), starbucks misto’s and I Love getting ITUNES gift cards to download fun new workout songs!
My “bible” used to be Women’s Health but it’s a hit or miss. Some issues are sooo good and others are so redundant! I have flipped through an Oxygen Mag once and I kinda like it. It’s pricey though!
One of my favorite things is…greek yogurt of course. I just tried the new Chocolate Oikos one and man…I am in LOVE!
Other things in my giveaway would be: Krema PB, Perfect Food Bars, Boomi/Prana bars and can I give out fruit? Haha.
I read your blog because you’re down to earth and awesome! I FIRST clicked on your blog because I saw your BFL results. I just re-read that page and I’m still super amazed at your amazing results!!
PLUS you look like my friend Kate.
I would give away a NuGo Dark: Chocolate Chocolate Chip bar. SO good. It tastes like a dark chocolate granola bar but so much more delicious (and healthy!).
I read your blog because all of your meals are so healthy and balanced. Being a college athlete, it’s always good to find new meal ideas that have that extra protein I need!
Janetha! Happy blog…..HOLIDAY! Hahaha, can I call it that?? :)
Okay, so since i’ve never tried mighty mapes (EVERRR–I can’t find it anywhere!)….I need, and I mean NEED to win this giveaway!!!
I’d totally put WCW peanut butter, 365 honey crunches & oats cereal, biochem vanilla pp, trader joe’s lightly salted cashews and FSTG olive or multigrain chips at the top of my “favorite foods” list!! Fa sho.
You’re fab! I love you! And can I just say how obsessed I am with your backyard?! Love how peaceful it looks!! XOXOXO
And I read your blog because I LOVE YOU!! You truly have such an adorable life (and pet dogs!), and really exemplify that life must be fully enjoyed and lived to the fullest !
Plus, we’re kinda both obsessed with the same cereals, greek yogurt messes and cottage cheese…so it just works :)
If I did a giveaway of my favorite things it would definitely include Mary’s crack, clif kids z-bars, jay robb egg white protein powder, cinnamon swirl pb, lululemon headband, my camelbak waterbottle!
Something that I have really learned from your blog is how to bulk up a meal without taken away from the main ingredients or weighing you down afterward too much. I also have learned some fabulous weight training moves that have really helped to get me to step off of the treadmill and up to the dumbbells!
Some of favorite things are…sushi, white chocolate macadamia nut clif bars, baked tofu, hummus, and my “bad” habit dannon chemical-filled yogurts. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
I read your blog because it inspires me! Trying to live a healthy and balanced life can sometimes feel like a complicated and overwhelming endeavor, but seeing your layout for each day being taken one at a time and with a healthy, flexible perspective is refreshing and uplifting!
One of my favorite things…oatmeal w/ egg whites! ha ha, I eat it almost every morning cause it’s so yummy, filling, and healthy. Also, I put SF syrupd on mine (yuM!)
For my other entry, I love your blog because of all the pictures of what you eat! They give me great ideas for meals. ^^
Btw, Congratulations on your…*gasp* blogiversary.
Congrats on such a fantastic year for your blog! You’ve come a long way, baby!
If I had to pick my favorite thing to give away…that is a toughie. Speculoos spread from Belgium! THat stuff is straight up crack.
I learned about HIT workouts from your blog! Adding the speed work has really mixed up my running routine and energizes it. Plus thanks to your handy dandy treadmill pace converter, I’ve learned that with the incline I do my speed workouts on, my pace is pretty baller! Thanks for that!
So exciting – congrats on meeting the 1 year mark :) You have been such an inspiration to many people, myself included. I adore your blog!
My fave things include Oxygen (aka my bible!), Oats, Greek Yogurt and PB2!
PS – I dig the new layout. It’s so streamlined!
Sorry !!! I said blogiversary! Favorite things- Luna protein bars, dark chocolate raisinettes…..I’ve learned all about HIIT baby and LOVe IT!!!
My very favorite thing would be hard to ship out in a box: deviled eggs! Something that might be easier to pack: I love all things oatmeal so maybe I could make a little starter set with some oats, a bowl and spoon and some awesome nut butter/jam toppings. Yum.
Congrats!
I also learned that you can indulge and the body will not blow up overnight! You are living proof :)
Happy Blog BIRTHDAY! My favorite things that I would include are: Trader Joe’s crunchy peanut butter with flaxseed, delicious RYE bagels and cream cheese, a Starbucks cold cup for all those iced coffees, Chipotle hummus, annnnnnnd a partridge in a pear tree. :D
I’m back for another! What I take away from your blog is the way you juggle everything! It seems like you have a lot going on in your life, but you still take the time to eat healthy, spend time with your loved ones (both furry and non-furry), and fit in great exercise sessions. Oh, and go to work too. But who really cares about that? ;)
If I was giving away my favorite things it would be:
a jar of Smuckers creamy natural peanut butter
a bag of Starbucks
a gift card to Panera Bread
a gift card to Whole Foods
dark chocolate
Happy one year blog day :)
This is for my second entry. I just came across your blog through another health blog and I will deff be coming back!!
You seem so sweet, I love the video! :)
This giveaway is awesome, you’re so generous! I seriously need to get back to blogging.
My favorite things that I would give away:
-Coupons for Fage or Chobani greek yogurt
– Swiss Miss Diet hot chocolate (not the healthiest, but not the worst, and so yum)
-Trident BUBBLE GUM flavor. I <3 Trident! And I chew WAY more than you guys. I plead the 5th on this. :/
– A nice metal water bottle– still need to get a new one…
– an iTunes giftcard! Music is my life, I could not work out without it.
– Something I just discovered– Revlon quick-drying top cover. I could never paint my nails before this, I always messed them up, but this is like miracle stuff, I use it allll the time now! So fun to have different, pretty colored nails every day. :)
Second:
You are pretty much what I want to be, health and fitness-wise. Self-motivated and you work HARD and are healthy but still enjoy life.
I have majorly fallen off the wagon…I used to have that motivation but I don’t know where it’s gone! this
I want to be able to be who I like again, not so out of control.
You are an inspiration and I plan on stealing that incline workout later– though mine will be way wussier. haha
Keep it up!
Thanks! :)
Hey Janetha! One of my favorite things (now that I’ve finally perfected my recipe, thanks for the help with that one) are protein cakes, I’m completely addicted. If I did a giveaway, I would include Chobiani N/F Greek yogurt, a bag of dried blueberries, a bag of Craisins, a bottle of Kombucha, and a little recipe book filled with all of my favorite healthy dishes that I love to cook!
Have a great day!
Dayna
For my second entry…I read your blog because we share the same philosophies about health/diet/exercise, and I really enjoy reading about all of the awesome meals that you cook. You give me a lot of ideas and inspiration! Thanks! :)
I would definitely include gum in my favorite things! As well as Starbucks VIA, almond butter, greek yogurt, and ezekial bread! Happy 1 year!
Also – I read your blog because your posts are always so down-to-earth and friendly! You have a clear passion for healthy living and sound like such a nice person!
Happy one year!!!
I would throw in some barney butter, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, chia seeds, and jay robb’s vanilla protein powder!
I read your blog because it gives me great ideas for my own meals and snacks, and I also like reading about your workouts so I can try to replicate them. It really helps me stay on track with getting back into shape!
My very fav product would have to be Peanut Butter and Co’s Dark Chocolate Dreams peanut butter! If I were to do a giveaway,I’d include the following: Dark Choc Dreams, a coupon for free yogurt, a gift card to Whole Foods, and maybe a couple different kinds of Cliff Bars. THanks!
I love your blog because it gives me different ideas for meals and moves! I read it every day and always find it very entertaining! You have a great personality!
My favorite things are Naturally Nutty Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Seed butter, dulse flakes, Le Croix grapefruit sparkling water, Champion sport bras, stuffed animal puppies (I know, what am I, 3?), Jay Robb chocolate protein powder, and Green & Black’s dark chocolate! I would totally do a giveaway with this stuff… I need to get on with having a blog! :)
love the video! my favorite things = nut butters, larabars, dried figs, shape/self magazines, orbit/5 gum, vitamin zero water, oatmeal, kombucha, carob!
i love your blog because of the HIIT workouts, inspiration to try and push myself harder at exercise, and to have FUN/be more spontaneous.. your snowboarding trips, nights with friends and fun meals with family encourage me to let loose more:)
Hey Janetha!! I am new to your blog, and I definitely read to get ideas on how to sneak more protein into my day! I LOVE weight training, so I like reading about your workouts too! Keep rockin witchur bad self, girl! :)
favorite things:
women’s health magazine
luna bars: chocolate raspberry and peanut butter
bosu ball
nike+
I read your blog, bc i love taking a look at new routines and new meals that I haven’t thought of. plus it’s a fun read!
i read your blog every day!!! you inspire me so much and give me such great foodie ideas!! i would def have almond butter and luna bars–and cereal!!! my FAVE!!! keep it up girlie!!
i love your blog–i check in everyday! and i am so excited you are on facebook!!! YAY!!!! i would def have greek yogurt and oatmeal/bran and some sort of healthy granola?!?! this giveaway is awesome though!!!
happy 1 yr…. :)
So…I have no idea how I found this blog but I’ve been reading it for about 3 weeks now. On a bit of a health food/workout kick (hopefully more than just a kick this time!) so I’m learning a lot of great tips!
From this blog I’ve learned the importance of including a fat, protein, and carb with every meal and also the importance of getting enough protein when you are working out! Excited to make some protein pancakes soon.
If I had a giveaway it would probably be…burts bee’s chapstick, House of Tsang spicy peanut sauce, wasa crackers, a book by Michael Pollan, and Jillian Michael’s No More Trouble Zones DVD!
I am loving macadamian nut clif bars, too good, they are like mrs fields white chocolate macadian cookies but with a little less guilt. I love your workout ideas too. you are a beast in the gym and it really inspires me!
Ahhh I am so behind!!! Girl I thank my lucky stars that you one day (a year ago) decided to open your laptop and start bloggin about your BFL shenanigans! I have learned so much from you and gained an amazing friend out of it!
Hmmm my giveaway would have to include biochem chocolate protein powder, naturally more pb, some coupons for chobani, a bottle of champagne (kidding, sorta), and some Stubb’s BBQ sauce that I am in love with. There are a million more things but come on, I ain’t no Bill Gates :)
Ok- I’m a loser- last time I commented I couldn’t watch the video- hence my lame comment! You should defnitely delete the last one!
Moving on.. if I were to do a giveaway I’d probably have to give away protein powder, and peanut butter!
And I love reading your blog because of all your delicious, clean, low cal/high protein eats, and your workouts, and your just so fun!!
Hey,
I think it’s really difficult to choose my favorite foods.
I’d definitely start off with some good German chocolate…
Then some 100 calorie Snack Packs since we don’t have those in Germany.
And one of those oil sprays..
And fat free salad dressings, also something we don’t have in Germany and since I’m a huge fan of the Hidden Valley Ranch that would probably be the one.
Yeah, I think those are good ideas.
for my 2nd entry, i learned through meals & moves, aka, you, janetha, how yummy cottage cheese is mixed with ranch seasoning &chickpeas! hehe.
annnnd for my 3rd entry, i’ve blogged about your giveaway here:
great giveaway! if i made one it would def include almond butter, dark chocolate, dates, and homemade cookies
i love your blog because you include great meals AND moves :)
and i have learned from your blog about the greatness of protein pancakes!
I read you blog 1. to get meal ideas 2. i think your a good writer and 3. i like your bangs hah!
Love reading your awesome workouts and meal ideas for good amounts of protein.
My favorite things right now: Lululemon headband, Vitatops, pecan butter (my homemade), and ….drum roll please; Kombucha!!!!
1. A giveaway of my favorite things would include a container of hazelnut milk, Ezekiel bread, raw almond butter, dried cranberries, Purely Decadent coconut-milk mint ice cream, Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies and Snapware.
2. I found your blog because it was linked to another blog I was reading, though I can’t remember now which one it was! Your unique name made it easy for me to remember it, though, when I wanted to find it again. I’m really impressed with your results from Body for Life and appreciate the sensible approach you take to healthful eating–with a few treats thrown in. :) I’ve enjoyed discovering this whole online community of women who are dedicated to taking care of their bodies and their health, and to actually eating–and not being afraid to show their meals to the world through their photos! I’ve also appreciated your flashbacks to before you were so in shape, which serves as inspiration to others. Congrats on your first year as a blogger!
I love your blog and the video was great! If I were to do a giveaway, I would include:
-Hershey’s Unsweetened Dark Cocoa powder (love it in smoothies!)
– Self Magazine
– a few Jumble cookies from Whole Foods (best splurge ever!)
– almond butter
– water bottle (I have a fave that I got from target – holds 32 oz and spill-proof!)
For my second giveaway entry, I must start by telling you that I love your blog. I look forward to reading it every night after work!
As for what I’ve learned – the importance of eating protein and carbs and fats together. I also love seeing some of your calorie counts. I’m one of those people who has either restricted too much or overdone it too much and seeing the great meals you eat has helped me to not be so scared to eat real eggs (you know, not just the white!) and enjoy some avocado. Thanks!
Well…I might as well add a SECOND reply that isn’t so sappy to see if maybe I can get lucky with this give away thing! hehe
If I did a give away of some of my favorite items (keep in mind…I’ve only been on the healthy go active train for a few months) I would have to include a stability ball (everyone should definitely have one of these in their homes!!) Victoria Secret’s Organic Soothing body lotion (with oatmeal n’ Shea), it seriously makes your skin glow and feel SO wonderful!! I would also include the Blueberry Bliss Luna Bar (I quite like this one!!) A container of my cheap n’ easy protien powder that I use for the basics “Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein” I like the Strawberry for my simple shakes…tastes like Strawberry Quick! My favorite chapstick! Just plain old Chapstick Brand…the one that’s been around forever! Annnnnd…..Cliniques latest masquera. Yes ladies n’ gents…I am a Clinique whore and think that all ladies should try this stuff. It’s ah-mazing!
Wow…that was long. Sorry JB!!! Love your guts woman! <3
(Late) Congrats on the anniversary of your blog (I didn’t say the awful word)! Your new design looks fantastic! Happy Day. :-)
Congrats on 1 year! I LOVE your blog. I love HIIT workouts and have recently started something called crossfit and it seems a lot like it!! Thanks!! -Betsy
Janetha! Happy One Year! I read this at work a couple of days ago, but my sound on my ghetto computer doesn’t work, so I couldn’t listen to the video until now! Annnnyway…
1. I want to say that I also chew a pack of gum a day. It is a ridiculous habit and I am so incredibly greatful that I am not alone!!
2. So, in my giveaway, I would definitely have Peanut Butter & Co. too, but I have to go with the cinnamon raisin… DELISH! I would also have a pack of my favorite gum, Extra Fruit Sensations Mango Smoothie!! Next, I totally LOVE oatmeal raisin Clif Bars. Definitely have to have a couple of those in there… I’m not sure what else! I am obsessed with magazines, but I love so many, I wouldn’t be able to choose!
I’ve only been reading about a month and a half now, but I am in love with your blog! It’s the only one I subscribe to =)
Now I am going to comment again because I REALLY want to win =) First off, I tried Kombucha and didn’t like the first 5 drinks of it… and by the end of it, I loved it! But a trick I took from you is heating eggwhites in the microwave and then putting them into wraps for lunch! I made one for the boy and me today! Thanks for all the awesome meals and moves. Oh and wait.. your 4-10 min cardio intervals… I did it yesterday and I was dying! It’s great!
linked! http://adantatslife.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/crunch-time/
how did i miss this post?! happy b-word! you’re so cute, you should do more video posts! in my giveaway…hmm…i would probably give away some newman’s hermits. they are excellent.
Can you believe I’ve NEVER read Oxygen?
let’s say I don’t win…where do you get the blender bottle? I think they are brilliant!
Ok, now that I’ve watched the whole thing and now how to enter, here’s entry #1:
I would give away Kombucha (I know, copycat), a soap from Duross & Langel (a Philly company), a copy of In Defense of Food, Burt’s Bees chapstick, the “spraw” that I posted about, a bag of milled flaxseed, and The Stick. (Ok, i couldn’t afford to do all that, but let’s pretend).
Fun! I would giveaway some Chobani (strawberry banana), MultiGrain Cheerios, Mojo Mountain Mix Bars, Kombucha coupons (for Guava Goddess – I’ve never had the citrus!), andddd POPCORN!
One thing I learned from you was what HIIT is! You introduced me to that awesomeness of cardio intensity!
My giveaway would include a box of peanut butter puffins, vanilla soymilk, and cookies n cream luna bars…. my all time fav foods
I read your blog for the workouts. I am a somewhat newbie to the gym, so reading up on how you do your exercises (and videos!) have been extremely helpful. The food ideas don’t hurt either. ;)
I’m linking back in today’s Flashback Friday post. The link will be http://faithfitnessfun.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/flashback-friday-interlaken/
Um, one of each? Love the new blog format! So crisp and clean, like newly washed sheets! :)
Phew, finally had the chance to watch the video. :) You are too cute.
My favorite obsession these days is oranges. If I did a giveaway, though, I’d include somersault snacks and Barney Butter. Those are my favorite “shipping safe” things :D
Happy Friday!!!
Second entry: I read your blog because you are adorable and your personality really comes through and I love it.
The one thing I learned from your blog (among many, such as great recipes I bookmarked) is your HIIT workouts on the treadmill. I am actually itching to try them one day. Definitely a perfect contender for when I run low on time but still want to get my sweat on. :D
If I were having a giveaway I would include some larabars and plain greek yogurt — such a delicious combination!!
I read your blog because it’s entertaining and I like seeing what you’re eating! I like that you eat a lot of food! (Sometimes when I’m reading other people’s blogs I think – “I would never be full if I ate that!”)
Hey Janetha! You probably don’t remember me but I’ve been a reader/lurker since you first started your blog last year….we were on team BadA$$ together! Anyway….just wanted to shout out a happy one year birthday (not the other b-word) to your wonderful blog! I’m not sure if I’m too late for the giveaway, but I’ll throw in my favorite things just for good measure. I’m also a fan of all-things peanut butter and I have to say Naturally More is #1 on my list…I literally buy 5 containers at a time because I go through it so fast! #2 on my list of favs are deep chocolate vitamuffins (put naturally more WITH those and I’m in h-e-a-v-e-n) Also, chocolate green superfood would be up there, dr krackers and So Delicious Coconut Milk… YUM! Anyway… congrats on your wonderful milestone…here’s to another wonderful year!
Oh and p.s…I think what I love most about your blog is that you give bfl/balanced meals a spin where they’re not so dull and boring. I have learned so many tasty recipes from following you that it’s not even funny! Thank you!
Sarey
your new design looks phenomenal (as do you, little miss hot stuff!).
For some reason I had thought your blog had been around for much longer than one year, but anyway, happy 365 days of blogging!
My giveaway would include Honest Tea, Clif Mojo Bars, Larabars, Cacao Nibs, Coconut Water & Good old Unsalted Crunchy Almond Butter from TJ’s.
Wow, now I’m hungry for all of those things!
OH, and I am very excited for this comment – I love your blog because of a lot of reasons, but a big one is that I also have always loved to bring in treats for co-workers at work, or friends at parties etc and have had trouble with what to make since I’ve changed my eating habits, so I love all of your healthy (and yummy) treat ideas! OK, and some of the not so healthy ones too!
hahah I like the sunrise luna’s FOR the frosting on the bottom. :) Lol.
And Janetha! Yay for a video post! You actually don’t sound too different than I imagined. But fun stuff. I love your favorite things, and despite being too late for the giveaway, congrats on one year babe.
I lol’ed about the part with the weed. :) You make me laugh.
Love your blog!
Eating well is fairly new to me; it’s been a long process that started after we had our b/g twins. First, it was getting away from processed foods and recently after finding blogs like yours, it’s upping the protein and eating more good for you carbs. All that to say, that I don’t have very many favorites yet, but I have gotten to like oatmeal, protein shakes with fruits/spinach, cottage cheese, almond butter.
Second entry: I’ve barely started to read your blog, however I love it because it’s a wealth of healthful information that I’ve been soaking up to become healthier and to reach my goal weight, etc.