Check your local listings, JNL Fusion DVDs have hit theTV WORLDWIDE! First infomerrcial times and channels....
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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FREE PODCAST
FREE podcast!! Listen to AlliB and Busy Fit Mom, Misty Gates, as they discuss the latest fitness trends, Do's & Don'ts and Goals we all should be working on. With their positive and hilarious dynamic you will enjoy being inspired to achieve your fitness goals! Share the love by giving your feedback and telling your friends about this FREE podcast.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
FREE FITNESS PODCAST
Getting ready to be a guest on The AlliB podcast! Love my North West Fitness sister!
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Friday, September 9, 2011
From Couch to Fabulously Fit
Welcome to the Third tip of the "From Couch to Fabulously Fit" series! These are my favorite motivating tips, compiled into several short and sweet posts. These are the tips that got me motivated to get off the couch and got me into a bikini after losing 50 lbs!
Tip #3
Read Motivating Material!
If you are having a tough time getting off that couch then this is one more great tip for you! Pick up some motivating fitness material that will guide you in your fitness journey and get you excited!! It never fails when I am feeling the slump every few months! This method has worked for me for years and I know it will help you combined with all my other tips!!
This has been one of my favorite magazines since I discovered it along with Muscle and Fitness Her's in 2002! Reliable, consistent material sure to get you pumped, in more ways then one!
Then there's my girl Jennifer or JNL! There is no doubt that Jennifer is motivating and knowledgable (as she is also known as a motivational speaker)! She is well known in the fitness industry for staying in tip top shape every day of the year! This is surprisingly rare in the fitness industry, so if you wanna know how it's done read her books!! ps, THe Mind, Body & Soul Diet is the book I read while on my way to losing 50 lbs and fitting into bikini body! Thank you Jennifer!!
This is the book I'm currently reading for motivation. I put this one off for a couple years, after hearing about this book I felt as though I already knew everything she discusses. IT DOESN't MATER! I do know much of what Julian discusses in this book, but she has refreshed my memory and she packages this information in such a simple and motivating way that I now think this is a must read!
Last but not least, Tosca! THis is the book I read while getting motivated for my photoshoot!! what an easy read! Please stock up on this one too!!
I know that these resources are sure to get you excited and provide HEALTHY, long-lasting results!!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
From couch to fabulously Fit
Welcome to the second tip of the "From Couch to Fabulously Fit" series! These are my favorite motivating tips, compiled into several short and sweet posts. These are the tips that got me motivated to get off the couch and got me into a bikini after losing 50 lbs!
TIP #2:
Make a workout friend or a group of friends! I don't care how you do it, make a new friend at the gym or drag one of your current friends, but have a friend that you workout with at least twice per week!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
From couch to fabulously Fit
Welcome to the first day of the "From Couch to Fabulously Fit" series! These are my favorite motivating tips, compiled into several short and sweet posts. These are the tips that got me motivated to get off the couch and got me into a bikini after losing 50 lbs!
TIP #1:
Get a gym bag filled with all your hygeine goods ready to go at all times! To enjoy the process, make it a cute bag. Remember the key to fitness is to enjoy the ride. So enjoy the process of picking out your gym bags and filling them up with goods that you'll look foward to using at the gym. like delicious smelling shampoo!
I picked up these bags for $17 at JcPenney's. These aren't prints I would go out of my way to buy, but I couldn't beat the price and convenience.
I filled my bag with my everyday hygiene products, like Cetaphil face wash, my venus razor and my Dove soap. To save money I threw in a couple of my hotel shampoo's and conditioners. which worked out perfect when my girlfriend needed to borrow some at the gym and I had multiple!
This is another bag I found that I thought was cheap and cute!
I didn't buy it but I thought I'd share it:) If you like it, ask me where I found it!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Mommy/Daughter Dress up!
Evi and I were completely inspired by a new book I bought called "What I Wore".We decided to dive into our closets and create new outfits with clothes we already had. We just wanted to feel fabulous! I think we succeeded!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
From Couch to fabulously Fit
In this new series beginning August 1st, I will take you through my personal fitness journey, revealing my top secrets that got me motivated to get off the couch and got me into a bikini after losing 50 lbs! The key I explain is to enjoy your fitness process/journey. We all want to feel sexy and confident in our bodies. How do we get there and stay there? We enjoy the ride...
what are some of the secrets?
what are some of the secrets?
- Buy cute workout clothes! these don't have to be expensive, check out target and forever 21!
- Make a workout friend! I don't care how you do it, make a new friend at the gym or drag one of your current friends, but have a friend that you workout with at least twice per week!
- Clean eats! get creative and cultured with your food. throw on some french tunes, poor a glass of heart healthy red wine and start cooking a new french inspired, clean version recipe.
- Prepare, prepare, prepare, prepare, prepare!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Mixing couponing with health
Monday, May 23, 2011
Frugal Fitness
Hi Fitness Friends!!
Looking at this picture I took you may be able to instantly recognize that I too have jumped on the couponing band wagon. However, I'm on the frugal end of the spectrum rather then the "extreme couponing" end. I like to keep things in balance. Being frugal is something we all could use in this economy. I love it because when I save money in one area I can spend more in another or simply SAVE!
The idea behind this short post is to show you how much I enjoy the challenge of eating and living a exceptionally healthy life all while saving money!! It is possible! several items I purchased were USDA organic and the hygiene items/makeup I got for free! The toothpaste was $.04! Yes, I'm proud! You don't see junk in here, with the exception of the organic rice crispy treats. But I have to tell you they are natural, meaning they contain no crap such as artificial sugars and they're only 60 calories for one! side note, if you eat artificial sugar in anything I urge you to click on the artificial sugar link and read!
THis is a short post, but there is more to come on Frugal Fitness. My goal is to help YOU, my fitness friends, using my blog, to increase your healthy living while incorporating weekly deals (hence "Frugal Fitness")! more to come so stay tuned! I'm excited and I hope you are too! If you have any questions or comments please leave them below or e-mail me at: MistyElaineGates@gmail.com
The idea behind this short post is to show you how much I enjoy the challenge of eating and living a exceptionally healthy life all while saving money!! It is possible! several items I purchased were USDA organic and the hygiene items/makeup I got for free! The toothpaste was $.04! Yes, I'm proud! You don't see junk in here, with the exception of the organic rice crispy treats. But I have to tell you they are natural, meaning they contain no crap such as artificial sugars and they're only 60 calories for one! side note, if you eat artificial sugar in anything I urge you to click on the artificial sugar link and read!
THis is a short post, but there is more to come on Frugal Fitness. My goal is to help YOU, my fitness friends, using my blog, to increase your healthy living while incorporating weekly deals (hence "Frugal Fitness")! more to come so stay tuned! I'm excited and I hope you are too! If you have any questions or comments please leave them below or e-mail me at: MistyElaineGates@gmail.com
Thursday, May 19, 2011
How many calories do you burn with yard work?
When it comes to losing, gaining or maintaining your weight, the key is to MOVE more. So remember that every active thing you do counts, even yard work!
Now that spring is here and it's finally reached 70 degrees here in western Washington (AMEN) it's time to get outside! since my husband and I just bought a new home there is much to do in the way of yard work! So instead of get overwhelmed I decided to take a fun fitness approach! Not only will my daughter be much happier spending her days outside in the sun but I will get my body moving and soak up some Vitamin D at the same time!! Here is a website to help you calculate how many calories you burn while outside working on the yard.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday Photo shoot!
Hello Fitness Friends!
What a successful Photo-shoot this past weekend! I was blessed to have a great connection with the photographer and double blessed to have my friend Brooke join me! My 10 day prep paid off! JNL Fusion, nutrition, Hot yoga and detox baths are my best friends! While I don't have my hands on the professional photos yet, I am taking my time to pick them out, I should be getting them in about 1 week. Because my photographer is a stock photographer my photo could show up in many different places! He has had his photos show up in Oprah Magazine, VH1 website and tons of websites! I'm very excited and he has asked me to work with him some more! I was so happy with the way things went I am going to share with you his comments below and our photo's (these are from Brooke's i-phone!)
"Hey Misty! It was great meeting and working with you today! Not only was it a blast shooting with you, but you are also a true professional in every way. You arrived on time and well prepared, and your positive attitude toward going the extra mile for that "perfect shot" is outstanding. The fact that you are also very photogenic is just the icing on the cake! Very nice work, indeed. :)"
Friday, May 13, 2011
MAY 11 & 12 summary (moments of weakness)
May 11:
BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 Tbs Flaxseed
1Tbs Wheatgerm
4 egg whites
3 strawberries
2 cups black coffee (my husband bought me a Keurig for Mother's Day & I love the coffee & him!)
EXERCISE:
JNL Fusion total upper body + 30 min eliptical
SNACK:
BSN whipped vanilla protein shake
with water & ice
LUNCH:
here's where the day got crazy....and my "moment(s) of weakness" began...
2 sliders from (dare I say, jack in the box. I bought them for Evelyn but her pallate was too refined, so I ate them. The great news, they are mini hamburgers so portion size was in control. I did have a small fry with it too bc Evelyn again was too good for Jack in the Box)
1 small fry
SNACK:
1 cup of Starbucks ice-cream (again the good news is I did have portion control...but this is still a form of emotional eating. Do you ever struggle with EMOTIONAL EATING?)
DINNER:
4oz chicken breast no skin
1 cup steamed brocolli
MAY 12:
BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup rasberries
1/2 scoop of BSN cinnoman roll protein powder
1/4 cup soy milk
1 Tbs flaxseed
1 Tbs Wheatgerm
EXERCISE:
30 min run on track + shoulder workout
SNACK:
4 egg whites
sauteed spinach w
1 Tbs coconut oil
1 cup of dry smart start cereal
LUNCH:
6 oz chicken
salad
Dave's bread toast
steamed brocolli
SNACK:
Diet Pepsi (ick! I'm not normally a soda drinker but hubby had it in the fridge & again I had a moment of weakness)
4 mini crispy rice bars
(this whole snack was 240 cal)
DINNER:
A few fries & 1/4 of hamburger
(my stomach was killing me from the soda & I could hardly eat...hence the way too small & no veggie dinner)
BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 Tbs Flaxseed
1Tbs Wheatgerm
4 egg whites
3 strawberries
2 cups black coffee (my husband bought me a Keurig for Mother's Day & I love the coffee & him!)
EXERCISE:
JNL Fusion total upper body + 30 min eliptical
SNACK:
BSN whipped vanilla protein shake
with water & ice
LUNCH:
here's where the day got crazy....and my "moment(s) of weakness" began...
2 sliders from (dare I say, jack in the box. I bought them for Evelyn but her pallate was too refined, so I ate them. The great news, they are mini hamburgers so portion size was in control. I did have a small fry with it too bc Evelyn again was too good for Jack in the Box)
1 small fry
SNACK:
1 cup of Starbucks ice-cream (again the good news is I did have portion control...but this is still a form of emotional eating. Do you ever struggle with EMOTIONAL EATING?)
DINNER:
4oz chicken breast no skin
1 cup steamed brocolli
MAY 12:
BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup rasberries
1/2 scoop of BSN cinnoman roll protein powder
1/4 cup soy milk
1 Tbs flaxseed
1 Tbs Wheatgerm
EXERCISE:
30 min run on track + shoulder workout
SNACK:
4 egg whites
sauteed spinach w
1 Tbs coconut oil
1 cup of dry smart start cereal
LUNCH:
6 oz chicken
salad
Dave's bread toast
steamed brocolli
SNACK:
Diet Pepsi (ick! I'm not normally a soda drinker but hubby had it in the fridge & again I had a moment of weakness)
4 mini crispy rice bars
(this whole snack was 240 cal)
DINNER:
A few fries & 1/4 of hamburger
(my stomach was killing me from the soda & I could hardly eat...hence the way too small & no veggie dinner)
Dear Fitness Friends
Hi Fitness friends!
For some reason Blogger was down all day yesterday so I will have to catch you up today!
I'll start with today and then get back to you later this evening about the last two days.
This morning Evelyn woke up at 5am so I did too. Not a lot of beauty sleep last night but I'm praying for some tonight. I started with my day with
black coffee
oatmeal,
flaxseed,
1/2 scoop BSN protein powder
1/4 cup soy milk
water
SNACK:
I had 4 egg whites
sauteed spinach in coconut oil
salsa
1 cup of whole wheat cherios
for the rest of the day I will eat a total of 6 oz of salmon & asparagus (split into two more meals & more water!)
Then for exercise I did a short 1/2 hour of kickboxing in my living room with a friend, had a play date immediatly after with the same friend and I'll finish the day off with 90 minutes of hot yoga tonight. I can't wait to sweat out my toxins and relax!! Then I'll come home, use my teeth whitening product and my all natural Eminence face mask and start packing for my shoot. I have to get a few outfits ready, my hair supplies, my makeup and my ipod radio thingy. I love having some music playing in the background for my shoot!
For some reason Blogger was down all day yesterday so I will have to catch you up today!
I'll start with today and then get back to you later this evening about the last two days.
This morning Evelyn woke up at 5am so I did too. Not a lot of beauty sleep last night but I'm praying for some tonight. I started with my day with
black coffee
oatmeal,
flaxseed,
1/2 scoop BSN protein powder
1/4 cup soy milk
water
SNACK:
I had 4 egg whites
sauteed spinach in coconut oil
salsa
1 cup of whole wheat cherios
for the rest of the day I will eat a total of 6 oz of salmon & asparagus (split into two more meals & more water!)
Then for exercise I did a short 1/2 hour of kickboxing in my living room with a friend, had a play date immediatly after with the same friend and I'll finish the day off with 90 minutes of hot yoga tonight. I can't wait to sweat out my toxins and relax!! Then I'll come home, use my teeth whitening product and my all natural Eminence face mask and start packing for my shoot. I have to get a few outfits ready, my hair supplies, my makeup and my ipod radio thingy. I love having some music playing in the background for my shoot!
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Busy Fitness Mommy: Noooo! LOL..cry!!!Nooo!!
Busy Fitness Mommy: Noooo! LOL..cry!!!Nooo!!: "So two days before my photo shoot and I have scabs on my eyebrows!!!!! lol...Nooo! I can't decide whether to laugh or cry... Yesterday I we..."
Noooo! LOL..cry!!!Nooo!!
So two days before my photo shoot and I have scabs on my eyebrows!!!!! lol...Nooo! I can't decide whether to laugh or cry...
Yesterday I went in for my bikini & eyebrow wax and riiippp, off comes my skin on my lower brow...apparently when your estition says not to wax when your using Retin a... they have a reason. So here's what happen. I had started using Retin a 1 week ago, but not directly on my eyebrows, but my forehead, which made me conclude that the Retin a would not touch my lower eyebrow area. Well I was wrong. This cream has a tendency to spread around the area it touches and the result is super thin skin...OMG. I am praying makeup will cover it. we'll see. Stay tuned for my May 14th Photoshoot.....
Ps.. Johnna (my wonderful and very smart estition) if your reading this, you were right and I will not come up with my own conclusions anymore!
lol...Noooo.....
Misty G
Yesterday I went in for my bikini & eyebrow wax and riiippp, off comes my skin on my lower brow...apparently when your estition says not to wax when your using Retin a... they have a reason. So here's what happen. I had started using Retin a 1 week ago, but not directly on my eyebrows, but my forehead, which made me conclude that the Retin a would not touch my lower eyebrow area. Well I was wrong. This cream has a tendency to spread around the area it touches and the result is super thin skin...OMG. I am praying makeup will cover it. we'll see. Stay tuned for my May 14th Photoshoot.....
Ps.. Johnna (my wonderful and very smart estition) if your reading this, you were right and I will not come up with my own conclusions anymore!
lol...Noooo.....
Misty G
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
May 10th summary
BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup blackberries
4 egg whites
black coffee
EXERCISE:
JNL FUSION total upper body + 30 min eliptical
SNACK:
1 scoop BSN chocolate pudding protein
8oz water
ice
glucosamine chondroitin MSM
vit A
zinc
(the last two are for my skin)
LUNCH:
5 oz chicken
sauted spinach in coconut oil
steamed brocolli
1/2 baked sweet potatoe
SNACK:
1 Scoop BSN vanilla protein
water
ice
DINNER:
raw veggies
small salad
fresh spring roll
small pita bread slice
2 glasses of white wine
1 chocolate covered strawberry
2 small creme puffs
had dinner at an event tonight. there were healthy choices but not a lot of protein options and too many wine & dessert options. I wouldn't recommend eating the dessert and alcohol if your preparing for a photo shoot. HOWEVER, if it is in small quanities it's important to allow yourself a little (maybe just the chocolate covered strawberry). If you don't eat the way you would have liked to ideally eaten, remember, there are no mistakes only lessons. Learn from it, DO NOT beat yourself up, and DO get over it! Tomorrow is a new day and this is a new moment. Remember lifelong health is a journey and not a sprint. It's not black and white, it's give and take. If you enjoy yourself a little too much, work out harder that day or the next and drink more water and eat even cleaner the rest of the week. In fact, I can consider this my cheat meal. Many fitness competitors believe in 2 cheat MEALS a week, not cheat days. so enjoy yourself and remember, there are no mistakes only lessons.
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup blackberries
4 egg whites
black coffee
EXERCISE:
JNL FUSION total upper body + 30 min eliptical
SNACK:
1 scoop BSN chocolate pudding protein
8oz water
ice
glucosamine chondroitin MSM
vit A
zinc
(the last two are for my skin)
LUNCH:
5 oz chicken
sauted spinach in coconut oil
steamed brocolli
1/2 baked sweet potatoe
SNACK:
1 Scoop BSN vanilla protein
water
ice
DINNER:
raw veggies
small salad
fresh spring roll
small pita bread slice
2 glasses of white wine
1 chocolate covered strawberry
2 small creme puffs
had dinner at an event tonight. there were healthy choices but not a lot of protein options and too many wine & dessert options. I wouldn't recommend eating the dessert and alcohol if your preparing for a photo shoot. HOWEVER, if it is in small quanities it's important to allow yourself a little (maybe just the chocolate covered strawberry). If you don't eat the way you would have liked to ideally eaten, remember, there are no mistakes only lessons. Learn from it, DO NOT beat yourself up, and DO get over it! Tomorrow is a new day and this is a new moment. Remember lifelong health is a journey and not a sprint. It's not black and white, it's give and take. If you enjoy yourself a little too much, work out harder that day or the next and drink more water and eat even cleaner the rest of the week. In fact, I can consider this my cheat meal. Many fitness competitors believe in 2 cheat MEALS a week, not cheat days. so enjoy yourself and remember, there are no mistakes only lessons.
Monday, May 9, 2011
May 9th summary
BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup blackberries
1/2 scoop BSN cinnamon roll protein
black coffee
EXERCISE:
JNL FUSION legs
SNACK:
1 scoop BSN chocolate pudding protein
8oz water
ice
glucosamine chondroitin MSM
vit A
zinc
(the last two are for my skin)
LUNCH:
tuna
mustard
turkey lunch meat
romaine lettuce & tomato
steamed green beans
1 Tbs coconut oil drizzled over green beans
green/white tea
SNACK:
1 Scoop BSN vanilla protein
water
ice
DINNER:
4oz chicken
1/2 cup raw spinach
1/4 steamed green beans
1 small mango
SNACK:
blueberry & pineapple tea
Multi-vitamin
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup blackberries
1/2 scoop BSN cinnamon roll protein
black coffee
EXERCISE:
JNL FUSION legs
SNACK:
1 scoop BSN chocolate pudding protein
8oz water
ice
glucosamine chondroitin MSM
vit A
zinc
(the last two are for my skin)
LUNCH:
tuna
mustard
turkey lunch meat
romaine lettuce & tomato
steamed green beans
1 Tbs coconut oil drizzled over green beans
green/white tea
SNACK:
1 Scoop BSN vanilla protein
water
ice
DINNER:
4oz chicken
1/2 cup raw spinach
1/4 steamed green beans
1 small mango
SNACK:
blueberry & pineapple tea
Multi-vitamin
Lose 5lbs instantly!
I'm going to share with you this incredible lose 5lbs instantly tip! spray tan!!! Like my friend Tropical Troy says, "a tan is worth 40 days at the gym" or something close to that. Point being, it's amazing and really does work. try it!
Because I have spent months trying to find the best instant, non-self tanner and cheap spray tan, I am going to help you save some time by sharing my new find with you!
I'm telling you, I have used several different products and not only have they been discontinued and no where to be found but they did not work as well as the product that I have just discovered! plus, this product is cheaper! Are you ready to learn what brand it is so you can go buy it!?!
Behold:
Because I have spent months trying to find the best instant, non-self tanner and cheap spray tan, I am going to help you save some time by sharing my new find with you!
I'm telling you, I have used several different products and not only have they been discontinued and no where to be found but they did not work as well as the product that I have just discovered! plus, this product is cheaper! Are you ready to learn what brand it is so you can go buy it!?!
Behold:
Sally Hansen
Airbrush legs
Find this product at your local Walgreens store and stock up! It's makeup for your legs. If you wanna wear a skirt or shorts but your legs look pale or uneven then spray some of this on, rub it in and voila, beauty in a can!
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