Sports Bra Fresh at Title Nine FitFest (+ Giveaway!)

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I live in my sports bras.

I've somehow amassed a sports bra collection that far outnumbers my 'regular' bras. It's not uncommon for me to wear one when I'm chillin' at home, or out running errands, or even to work. I have a variety of them, some for style & some with a specific workout in mind.

Just like normal bras, I think it's super important to find the right ones not just for the shape of your body, but for the kinds of workouts you do. No woman wants their boobies out of control when they're in the midst of a good run, a fast-paced Zumba class or the perfect yoga stretch.

Have you been fitted for your sports bras lately? If your answer is no, have I got a giveaway for you! Enter FitFest 2015 from Title Nine.

The bra experts at Title Nine are making it easier and a lot more fun to find the perfect bra by hosting "FitFest" events to help every athlete find her perfect bra and get on the road to a more comfortable and healthier workout.

At a FitFest event, you can expect:

  • Personalized bra fitting advice from a “bravangelist” expert
  • An expanded assortment of bras
  • Bras for sports, work-to-workout, everyday and date night
  • A “Bounce-ath-a-lon” for those who want to put Title Nine’s bras to the test, with stations like hula hoop, jump rope, cup stacking, run around the block, hippity hop ball & burpees

RSVP at your friendly neighborhood local Title Nine store. Visit www.titlenine.com for a full list of cities and more information.

Want to win a free sports bra and personalized bra fitting from Title Nine? Enter below now through Tuesday, May 12th at 11:59p.m. PT. Enter as many times as you want each day!

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Expand Your Practice w/ La Vie Boheme Yoga and YOGO Mats

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Your yoga mat is the closest, fastest place to go for a quick getaway. If you're muttering "You crazy, girl!" right now, hear me out! One of the many goals (and benefits) of a healthy, fit life is understanding our bodies and minds in ways we never had before. If I've learned one thing in these past couple of years, it's that moving your body is one of the best, fastest ways to de-stress and feel better. 

Every time I get on my mat, I know I'll step away from it feeling worlds better inside and out than when I came to it.

I spend time on my yoga mat every single day, so just like my pillow, bed, workout shoes and desk, I need my mat to work for my body's needs. All yoga mats are not created equal, and some work better or worse depending on what you need out of them. 

My ladies know that we need them as much for perfecting our Warrior pose as much as we need them to do rounds and rounds and rounds of burpees and mountain climbers on. There's a lot that I look for in a good yoga mat; portability, grippy factor, sustainability, sweat-wicking, easy-to-clean, and hell, beautiful too. If I'm spending so much time on it, it might as well be something I enjoy looking at, right? Because I use them in so many different situations, I've found a few that work. Over the holidays, I wrote about five of the best yoga mats in the game over on SELF Magazine. I'm happy to add two new yoga mats to the recommendations I made over at SELF.

La Vie Boheme Yoga founders Yvette Charlton and Michaela Moryskova combined their love of fashion, travel and yoga in their collection of beautiful, stylish mats. “Every trip we have gone on has given us inspiration to create these beautiful yoga mats and accessories. We have chosen every single piece of our collection to represent our love of beautiful prints, and colors as well as functionality and comfort for our daily practice.” I love the Warrior Yoga Mat dreamcatcher watercolor print as well as the Rumi quote. "What you seek is seeking you" is a such a great mantra and the perfect intention to dedicate your practice to.

Most yoga mats don't fold down into something inconspicuous that you can toss into your purse or luggage. Enter the YOGO Mat. Not only is it everything I look for in a yoga mat (no leaving little bits of it in the studio, hotel room or park!), but it folds into the size of a light sweater. It's perfect for traveling or for toting anywhere you don't want to be lugging a big roll into. One word for the wise, though: the YOGO Mat is very eco-conscious and minimalist. In other words, the mat is 1.5mm thick and though it's made of natural rubber for max cushioning, it's definitely not a "sink into it" kind of cushioning. If you're into thicker yoga mats, be cautious! I love mine and have taken it on trips as well as one-off, non-studio classes at lululemon and Lorna Jane. I went to Modo Yoga in L.A. for a late hot yoga flow class. My YOGO mat was grippy enough to get me through class even without a towel over it, and it fit so nicely in my carry-on!

Check out more La Vie Boheme Yoga mat designs and YOGO Mat colorways here.

Thanks LVBY and YOGO for inviting me to try your mats out!

Disclosure: Products provided by YOGO and La Vie Boheme Yoga for this post. All opinions are mine!

To LIVEsimple & SELF's Time Makeover

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A big reason I've made this my year to simplify is to create space in my life for the things that are most important to me. It's crazy how many distractions can get in the way of your priorities! It's ridiculous really, and I'm tired of it. This is not the year for grandiose declarations of a 'new year, new me.' This is the year to finally take a good, hard look at what I'm doing every day and carve out the time to balance the things I need to do with the things I want to do.

As part of the SELF Magazine Collective, I'm taking part in their 21-day Time Makeover, and I encourage all of you to do the same! Just take the quiz on this page, and if you're so inclined, sign up for 21 days of tips, challenges and other offerings to help you improve how you manage your time. I am never one to turn down help when needed, and I'm enjoying the daily prompts and inspiration so far. It's only 21 days into the new year and I've made a lot of strides in clearing up my time and space already!

If you're in Seattle tonight, I'll be chatting more about living simply at CRAVEFuel's January event! Come and join us!

More details here.

I'll be blogging all year about living simply. Hope you'll follow me along on this journey!

Seattle! Lorna Jane is Coming (+ Gift Card Giveaway)

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Seattle ladies! I've got a treat for you. Australian active lifestyle brand Lorna Jane is coming to Seattle and Bellevue, and I have a $50 gift card to give away to one lucky reader!

Lorna Jane was founded by its namesake, Lorna Jane Clarkson over 25 years ago. In that time, LJ and team have been on a mission to empower every woman to lead her best life through active living. Producing monthly bespoke collections available in more than 150 stores in the United States and Australia, as well as stockists in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Lorna Jane garments provide each wearer with a distinct sense of energy, vitality and a “take on the world” approach to life. All for the love of health and wellness, the Lorna Jane sisterhood aspires to be their own personal best by embracing the daily practice of Move Nourish Believe.

The kind ladies at Lorna Jane sent me a care package a few weeks ago, and a few items have already made their way into my daily workout rotation. Below are a few shots of my favorite pieces - naturally a few notches up on the style factor and perfect for my everyday style.

So many covet-ready pieces on LornaJane.com, with new pieces added every month! Seattle, you have until Thursday August 28th to enter. That's when the Seattle store opens in Westlake Center. Hope to see you at the launch party! Good luck!

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Disclosure: Product was provided by Lorna Jane. All opinions are my own!