No More Frumpy Mommy ‘Moms’ Night Out’ Challenge Day 9 with TriciaGoyer

Posted on May 21, 2014 by EmpowerMoms

This post is part of the No More Frumpy Mommy Moms’ Night Out challenge with Tricia Goyer-you can also join the challenge by going here: 

http://www.triciagoyer.com/join-the-no-more-frumpy-mommy-moms-night-out-challenge/

Day 9 challenge here:
http://www.triciagoyer.com/finding-time-to-follow-your-dreams/


How do you make time to follow your dreams? 

One of my dreams was to start a blog to be able to share my health and fitness journey and losing weight and trying new things. I started this blog a couple years ago but it wasn’t until last summer I started doing more blog posts on a regular basis, building an audience, joining some fitness ambassador programs, joining more social media groups, etc.  I am so blessed to now be involved in many groups and alot of opportunities to do book reviews and products reviews-alot of times complimentary. I have enjoyed sharing my opinions, pictures, joys and struggles of my fitness, eating, crafts and other miscellaneous things that interest me here on my blog. 

I take time each day to post pictures on social media and to do blog posts. I comment on others and take an interest in what others post. I just started this week with a calendar because my blog posts are getting more and more structured and I love being organized! I find that I have to schedule my time for blogging and posts just like I would with my exercising and working and doing housework. Its hard to balance my time between working full time, blogging, my kids and all my other interests I have; but organization and structure is the key for me!! 

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CurrexSole Natural Performance Insoles-product review

Posted on May 20, 2014 by EmpowerMoms

I was sent a pair of CurrexSole Natural Performance Insoles complimentary for blog review. All opinions and pictures are my own.

I was excited to try these insoles because my feet get really tried when I’m walking or running outside and then my back and knees start to hurt, so I wanted to try a good insole to see if it would help.

Check out the CurrexSole website:
http://www.currexsole.com/US/en/index.php

I first determined what kind of insoles I wanted. I picked the RUNPRO so I could use them to do my race training outside.
To determine whether I needed the Low, Med or High insoles; I stepped on a piece of paper with a wet foot to study my arch foot print. My hubby helped me check and we picked the Medium insoles. It was super easy to figure it out.

This is the description of the RunPro insoles that I ordered:
http://www.currexsole.com/US/en/insoles/runpro.php

It was easy to trim the insoles to fit my size 9 Asics running shoes and they fit perfectly!! 

I liked these insoles-they have great arch support and in my opinion are much better than the Dr Scholls insoles that I’ve tried. I can’t wait to use them more this summer to see how they help!

They offer insoles for any activity-like running, gym or even for work!

Here’s a great link to read more about the technology behind the different layers of the insole.
http://www.currexsole.com/US/en/experiences/technologies.php

Have you ever used insoles before? What did you think? 

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No More Frumpy Mommy ‘Moms’ Night Out’ Challenge Day 8 with TriciaGoyer

Posted on May 20, 2014 by EmpowerMoms

This post is part of the No More Frumpy Mommy Moms’ Night Out challenge with Tricia Goyer-you can also join the challenge by going here: 

http://www.triciagoyer.com/join-the-no-more-frumpy-mommy-moms-night-out-challenge/

Day 8 challenge here:
http://www.triciagoyer.com/quick-cleaning-tips-for-busy-moms/


What are your quick cleaning tips? 


When I was a single mom of an infant/then toddler/then preschooler and working full time, I tended to procrastinate with washing dishes. I would let them pile up and by the time I got to washing them, there would be hard junk on them. No dishwasher to wash them-just me! I discovered Palmolive Oxy was AMAZING with getting off junk and grease from dishes-even days old stuff. I have used it ever since and haven’t found anything better. 
I still hate washing dishes but I’m ALOT better and don’t keep things piled up-plus my hubby does most of the housework. 😉  


I love these Lysol wipes for cleaning up messes in the kitchen, bathroom, disinfectant knobs etc. Plus these are dual action wipes so they are rough on one side and smooth on the other-perfect for kitchen messes. I prefer Lysol wipes over Clorox and generic wipes-they are just so much better and don’t have a bleach smell. 


These scrub buds are the best ever! I got them from my mom and they will scrap anything off a pan. Plus they shine up the stove rings like magic! 


I also love the Lysol disinfectant spray. My hubby has to spray it when I’m not around though because my asthma will start up if I breathe it in.  


Best carpet remover ever!! I have used it for years and have gotten up ink, blood, grease, throw up, baby spit, mud, dirt… anything! 


I love this prewash by Legacy Clean. It removes blood, grease, grass stains, dirt stains-pretty much any stains from adults and kids clothes. It comes in a spray bottle or aerosol. I won’t use anything else now. 


What are you favorite cleaning products? 
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#VegaOne #VegaSport #FuelYourBetter Electrolyte Berry Hydrator product review

Posted on May 19, 2014 by EmpowerMoms

This month I was able to choose a VegaSport product free for blog review for the #FuelYourBetter #sweatpink campaign. I picked the Electrolyte Hydrator and I’m so glad I did!!

It’s by far my favorite #VegaOne #VegaSport product I’ve tried!! It came in Berry flavor and is zero calories; dairy, gluten and soy free. 

My husband and I have both tried it many times while doing yard work, being outside watching sports events, and after our workouts.  I really felt like it helped me stay hydrated. The taste is not strong in a bottle of water-its like drinking light flavored water-and there was no weird after taste.  

This will be a product that I buy for my personal use once I run out because I really liked it!  





The Vega Sport Electrolyte Hydrator helps “replenish electrolytes and minerals; enhances metabolism and alkalinity; and provides antioxidant support.” 

To read more about #VegaSportHydrator go here:
A box of 30 packets retails for $29.99 on their website. 
You can purchase it here and it comes in Berry or Lemon Lime: 
https://shop.myvega.com/vega-sport-electrolyte-hydrator.html?simpleid=395




How do you stay hydrated after a workout or when you’re working outside? 

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No More Frumpy Mommy ‘Moms’ Night Out’ Challenge Day 7 with Tricia Goyer

Posted on May 19, 2014 by EmpowerMoms

This post is part of the No More Frumpy Mommy Moms’ Night Out challenge with Tricia Goyer-you can also join the challenge by going here: 

http://www.triciagoyer.com/join-the-no-more-frumpy-mommy-moms-night-out-challenge/

Day 7 challenge here:
http://www.triciagoyer.com/a-fast-recipe-that-doesnt-involve-fish-sticks-no-more-frumpy-mommy-moms-night-out-challenge-day-7/


What is an easy yummy recipe to share? 

I like to make protein smoothies/shakes most mornings and my kids love to share with me. In fact, over the years I’ve gone thru two blenders and now we’re using a Ninja which I LOVE, because I make so many drinks. 

This is what I use to make my fruit protein drink: 
1 c. water
1/2 c. frozen blueberries
1/2 c. frozen strawberries
1/2 banana
1 scoop protein powder 
couple spinach leaves (you can’t even taste them!) 

blend, then serve! 

Over the next month I’ll be experimenting with Chia seeds so I’ll try to post more drink recipes later.  

What kind of easy recipe do you like to do again and again? 

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