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It’s Not Too Late to Get Into that Bikini in Confidence This Summer: #FitTea for Natural WeightLoss

June 15, 2015 by MyStyleSpot 6 Comments

Well, summer has finally arrived! Thank goodness. Although sometimes a lot of us are not always feeling so chipper about warm weather, and eek, being in our bathing suit again! Luckily, FitTea is here to help you feel confident in your bikini this summer!

Haven’t heard of FitTea? It’s a natural 14-day detox (or you can also pick up their 28-day detox as well) made with natural ingredients, that will boost your energy, metabolism, help improve and aid digestive health, as well as boost fat loss naturally in problem areas.

Anyone else looking to shed a few pounds in the stomach and thighs this summer? FitTea can help you do just that in a safe, natural, and effective way! (I got to try out FitTea about a year ago and was absolutely thrilled with my results! You can read my past FitTea review HERE.)

So what makes FitTea so effective? Well for one, it contains Green Tea, which has been proven to boost metabolism. In fact years ago when I was trying to lose the dreaded 30 pounds I put on after college, I had read that Green Tea was super effective for helping with weightless, so I started drinking it right then and there and have been drinking it regularly ever since because it has worked so well for me! The thing about FitTea is, you will get lots of other benefits you can’t get just from drinking green tea. It also contains Oolong Wu Yi, Ginger, Pomegranate, and many more wonderful, natural, and safe ingredients that when used together will not only help you achieve your weight loss goals as well as the other benefits I mentioned above, but will also improve your immune system AND give you antimicrobial properties, to help keep your body healthy and strong! When combined with your workouts, you will also find that FitTea gives you an awesome natural boost of energy to help you work harder and burn more fat!

I got to use FitTea over the last few weeks once again and have been nothing but happy with this amazing natural, weight loss tea. I love starting my mornings with tea anyway, but I love that I get all of these extra healthy and weight-losing benefits by switching out my regular green tea for FitTea. Not only that, but when using it as a 14 or 28 day detox (You just need to drink once a day either in the morning or before your workout. You can still eat as normal- but hopefully healthier since you ARE trying to lose weight!) you will really see the benefits quickly of drinking this tea on the regular!

Over the last two weeks, I start my morning out with a green juice (this is something I normally drink for overall health, wellness, and to keep myself at my desired weight) and then drank a mug full of my FitTea. FitTea comes in handy packets you just place in your mug and add hot water too, making it super easy to drink and prepare within seconds! (If you had FitTea in the past, you had to use a strainer since the tea didn’t come in handy serving size tea bags like they do now).

When you drink it you can add a bit of lemon or honey if you like, but thanks to FitTea containing a bit of Stevia, I found that it was sweet enough all on its own. I actually really love the taste of this tea and found it so easy to drink! It has a milder, easier-to-drink taste then regular green tea has, thanks to FitTea also containing healthy fruits and spices as well.

Over the course of drinking my FitTea for 14 days, the biggest difference was how much more energetic I felt. I drank my tea in the morning, usually right before my workout, and found that I was able to put in more reps and even use a pound or two more when lifting weights while doing some exercises. For Cardio workouts, I felt as though I wasn’t getting tired as fast as normal either! I had more energy, and felt stronger and was able to get in a better workout! Afterward, although I would be a bit wiped while recovering after my workout for the next hour or so, I found that I had more energy throughout the day too! I was able to get more things done in my day, including more dog walks I’ve been slacking on for most of this year! I usually start to feel sluggish in the afternoon, but didn’t notice a drop in my energy level while drinking my FitTea!

I also found that it works amazingly well for suppressing the appetite too! I normally snack quite a bit throughout the day, but found myself sticking mostly to my main meals while drinking my FitTea!

I also love that this tea doesn’t make you feel the least bit jittery like a lot of other weight loss products do. You also won’t notice a change in mood either, which I found often happens for me when taking weight loss supplements. This tea tastes good and makes your body feel good too, and not just for a few hours, but for the entire day! Also as far as aiding in digestion, I hate to get all gross on you, but I thought this was a very important aspect of this amazing product, so I have to just touch on it for a bit. Nothing makes you feel worse then when you’re trying to lose weight (especially around the midsection) and you feel bloated and nasty because, well, you may not be as “regular” as you should be or because you’ve added more fiber to your diet recently, because you’ve learned how good it is for healthier eating and weightless as well. I tend to suffer from this. Sorry, TMI I know, but I was so excited to see that FitTea totally fixed this problem for me, so I thought it was certainly worth sharing! I wake in the morning feeling so much better when my tummy feels flat and doesn’t feel heavy and bloated from my probably-too big dinner the night before. I feel like drinking my FitTea really helped in this area for me. My stomach has felt flatter and I haven’t felt as “heavy” or as bloated as food often makes me feel.

I’m once again completely impressed and obsessed with my FitTea Results! It is such a great natural, safe, and effective aid for weightless, as well as for overall health, that I will be continuing to drink it in place of my normal green tea from now on! I love that this amazing tea is easy to drink because it tastes so yummy, doesn’t make me feel jittery or moody like lots of other weightless products, and that I can get better workouts in because I have more energy! My tummy feels flatter, especially because I’m not dealing with the bloat, and I’m feeling and looking healthier and more fit overall! Best of all, I totally have the confidence to slip into that tiny bikini once again!

If you would like to learn more about Fit Tea, then be sure to check them out at FitTea.com today! “Give us a few weeks and we’ll give you a new waistline!”

You can purchase FitTea right HERE on Amazon!

Have a happier, healthier, and fabulously fit, bikini season!

*This is a sponsored post by FitTea and Markerly.com. I was given this product for the purpose of review. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are solely my own. I only share reviews with my readers, I feel will be beneficial or informative to them in some way.

A Natural, Comfortable, Empowering Way To Run: Skora Running Shoes Review

April 27, 2014 by MyStyleSpot 41 Comments

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I’m avid about my daily workouts. It makes me feel good, healthy, and helps me looking and feeling my very best. Along with biking, yoga, weight training, and pilates, I like to get a good run in every now and then, but thanks to a knee injury a few years back when training for my first 5K, I kind of quit running as much as I’d like to.

Ask any runner, and they will tell you just how important the shoe can be. While most of us think any old shoe will do, there are so many different styles, foot support, and comfort to choose from, it can be a bit daunting. I’ve tried several different brands over the years and have always preferred a more natural feeling shoe. Shoes that are super supportive tend to feel more restricting to me. I also hate that it seems to take forever to break them in as well. While I’m mostly an inside runner, when I do run outside, I feel like my shoes are never really broken in once I hit the pavement.

I recently came across an amazing fitness shoe brand. Skora running shoes are not your average running shoe. Even just looking at them you can tell that, thanks to their asymmetrical lace up (which is actually designed to naturally fit your foot better, thanks to following the natural form of the foot).

These shoes are super soft, lightweight, and flexible, but still feel supportive enough that you know you can get a good, safe run in. The cushion of the shoe is also much less reinforcing than a lot of other running shoes, allowing for optimum fit to the foot as well as a comfort in all degrees of motion. The shoe is designed to match your foot, allowing it a more healthier, natural movement when working out or running.

I used my shoes for a variety of different workouts as well as a run. I loved that immediately out of the box, its “broken-in.” I could wear it around, run in it, and no uncomfortable rubbing or restriction of any kind. I also noticed the toe room right away. I have a thing about shoes, all shoes actually, that feel restricting or tight on the toes. I hate that scrunched toe feeling and it seriously gives me a claustrophobic feeling almost, at times. I loved that the Skora allowed maximum room for my toes to move around and move in comfort, but is still supportive enough to help my foot and toes move together successfully. The top of the shoe where it laces is also incredibly comfortable and you almost barely even feel it. I don’t know that the top of my foot has ever felt that comfortable in a running shoe!

When using my Skora shoe, my run did feel incredibly natural. It almost kind of feels like you aren’t wearing shoes at all when you run. The soles are a bit thinner then your typical running shoe, allowing you to really feel and connect with the surface of the ground when running, I also loved that when standing up right in this shoe, my posture felt more normal. Some running shoes are so supported and cushioned around the heel, it feels like its pushing you forward and can feel a bit unnatural. I loved that my Skora shoes made even standing still feel more comfortable and natural. I also tend to have lower back pain at times so I loved that this positioning made my whole body feel more natural and at ease. When running it makes me feel like energy is naturally being absorbed through the shoe and body as well.

Also during my run, my Skora shoe made my rhythm feel much more natural too. I hate how a super cushioned shoe can make your rhythm feel completely off. I know for me, it makes me feel more aware of my stride and length of steps. I loved that this shoe made me forget about it and well, just run! Which is the goal anyway, right?!

While the shoe may seem like it is not supportive because its designed to be so natural, it is! My run felt so much more smoother, I felt more like I was gliding naturally along the surface then hitting the pavement hard with each step. I absolutely loved using this shoe for both running and other fitness activities. It is incredibly comfortable, roomy while still supportive, and feels so much more natural.

I absolutely adore my Skora Fitness shoes and can’t wait to take them on more fitness journey with me! My Shoes make my body feel more amazing and natural, and I love that when working out and running, I completely forget about my shoes or that I’m even wearing any, and just dive into my workout! I love the comfort and natural support of these shoes and how well they really do move with my feet AND body.

If you would like to learn more about Skora Running Shoes, check them out today at SkoraRunning.com!

* I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

MyFitU Workout App Review

June 13, 2013 by MyStyleSpot 1 Comment

It’s not often I write about fitness, but when I come across an awesome workout program, I HAVE To share it with my fab readers!

I recently got the opportunity to try out MyFitU, an- on-the-go workout app for my phone! MyFitU is a fitness program created by Daniel Meng, a very well known fitness trainer who trains a lot of huge stars in Country Music, including Kenny Chesney, Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flats, Jake Owen and more! MyFitU was created for Daniel Meng’s celebrity clients to use while on the road touring, but is now available to everyone!

What I love most about MyFitU is that it isn’t just a set of exercises to do everyday, but acts as a personal trainer, helping you keep track of your weight, goals, and even food!

When you log into MyFit, it will ask you your level of experience with exercise. Then you will set a goal weight and pick rest days for your workouts. MyFitU will then set up a fitness program to meet your needs, wether you are are trying to lose weight fast, tone up, or maintain your weight! It will then set up your program with new workouts every single day! One of my favorites things about this awesome app is that it has hundreds of different exercises, so its rare you do the same exercise twice, and every day will be different! Which is exactly what your body needs, because it does remember the same workout and you won’t get the benefits you get from doing something different everyday!

Once your fitness plan is set up, MyFitU will also give you an eating plan to help you reach your weight in the time frame you want, including over hundreds of healthy recipes! It will also provide you with a shopping list to make it easier to stay on track with your eating!

When I logged into MyFitU for the first time, I chose advanced because I have been working out regularly for almost 10 years and I feel like I know my exercises pretty good. I also chose to maintain my weight but tone up!

I loved that it only took a few minutes to get my workout set up. I then had a strength training work out on odd days and a cardio workout on even days.

When I began my workout, I was thrilled to see that each exercise has an instructional video to show you how the exercise is properly done, so you don’t end up doing it wrong and end up causing damage to your ligaments! If you’re a beginner, there is a safely video also provided in this app to help you learn how to exercise properly without injuring yourself!

You can also track your progress is this app, share your progress through social media, and add your favorite inspiring quotes to help keep you motivated!

This is basically what each workout looks like when it pops up on your phone. You hit Play and it will show you a quick tutorial on how the workout is done. It also has written instructions for each workout, as you can see here in this picture. It will tell you how many sets and repetitions to do for each exercise as well. I also loved that it let you choose a playlist or music from your phone so you have music playing while you work out!

Here are some of the strength training workouts I had in one of my sessions. Each workout is set up to last 30-40 minutes. I found that my repetitions took a bit longer so I would end up going longer or quitting a few exercises short, but I would be sure to cool down with some stretching. I really loved that each workout started with a 3-5 minute warm-up to get your muscles and body all warmed up and ready to go! I find that a lot of of workouts will save time by not adding the warm up and cool down, but both are so important to get your body up and running and the muscles stretched, so that you don’t end up doing damage to your self or pulling a muscle!

MyFitU is completely affordable, and you can take it with you and do it at a gym or if you have some fitness equipment, you can do it at home! My one con about this app is that at least for the advanced level, it did have quite a few exercises one of my days, that required specialized equipment you only find at the gym, but I’ve been working out long enough I knew how to target that muscle by using my free weights or a stretch band. Also, I tend to lose count and slow down and not go as fast as If I’m watching someone do all the reps with me, so I do wish it had this feature so that you could just follow along with the person in the video through the whole workout.

All in All, I think this is a great app and I was especially pleased with all the different exercises it provided! I think for the 2 weeks I tested it, I didn’t once do the same exercise twice! I had one day that focused on the back and It targeted every muscle back there! The next day my whole back, upper, middle, lower, and sides were super soar! I love that because it makes me feel like I really got a great workout! I found this exercise program was consistently making me soar and helping me build muscle! I loved how easy it is to use, and that I can use it anywhere on my Iphone! It is super affordable and will give you a great workout every single time you use it!

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