Loving Reebok’s New EasyTone Sneakers

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Reebok EasyTone Sneakers
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I’ve been wearing Reebok’s EasyTone Sneakers since May. I almost forgot to follow up my first post and tell you how much I love them!

I wore them almost every day for 2 weeks. Then we had like 6 weeks of rain with almost no break, so that put a kink in my walking routine. Thankfully, I’ve been able to go out walking again a few times in the past 2 weeks and it’s reminded me how great these sneakers actually work!

Just a few hours of wearing them and you begin to feel muscles working that you didn’t even know you had. When I was wearing them almost everyday for 2 weeks, I really noticed a difference in the way my legs looked and felt. Normally I don’t feel a 2 mile walk the next day, but with these sneakers on, my legs were burning the next day. Not an oh-my-god-i’m-going-to-die sort of burning, but definitely noticeable muscle activity that usually isn’t there.

I would compare these to MBT sneakersicon because the benefits you get are similar. Reebok’s EasyTone Sneakers give you the same kind of benefits as MBT sneakers for like half the price.

These sneakers are great for people who walk everyday, so they can get the most out of their walk. But they are even better for people who don’t get to walk a lot (like me) so you can tone and strengthen your legs a lot faster than you’d be able to with normal sneakers. If you aren’t into wearing sneakers, FitFlops make a great alternative.

Count Me Healthy Jewelry

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I’m a stay at home mom, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get stressed out. Some people think stay at home moms have it easy, but that’s probably because they haven’t watched kids for more than an hour in their life! Some days, I have all I can do to stay sane and keep my kid alive. In the process, I usually forget to do a LOT.

Busy moms need a reminder to take care of themselves. Whether you need help remembering to drink more water, take your BC pill, tracking diets with “point” systems, or new moms can even use it to count hours between feedings for their newborn. Count Me Healthy has a new Mommy & Me Bracelet that helps mom keep track of her health goals like losing those post partum pounds or keeping track of which side to nurse on.

I’ve been using my Count Me Healthy bracelet to track how many bottles of water I drink and a reminder to take my daily prescription. It has a built in jump ring in the middle of the bracelet, so you can track more than one thing if you want to get creative. This bracelet serves as an attractive daily reminder for busy moms.

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Giuliana Rancic from E! News

The Count Me Healthy bracelet is quickly becoming popular and has been seen in Shape Magazine as well as on the wrist of Guiliana Rancic from E! News (seen right).



The Count Me Healthy bracelet is really easy to use. Here is how it works…

Just choose a health goal you wish to monitor. Some examples are: drinking more water, quitting smoking, better nutrition or adding daily exercise. Next, assign a value to each bead based on that goal (for example, if you are tracking glasses of water, each bead could stand for one, 8 oz. glass of water).

Then, just slide one of the beautiful beads from one side to the other – counting your way to better health. At the end of your day, tally the beads and write down your progress.

mommymebracelet-200x200Reports state that many future health problems can be prevented by making healthy choices today. But with today’s hectic lifestyle, it is easy to lose track of the promises we make to improve our personal wellness. With Count Me Healthy, now you can monitor your choices anytime, anywhere and look stylish while doing it.

Click here to learn how you can use Count Me Healthy to track your health goals.

You can find Count Me Healthy on Facebook and Twitter. Each bracelet retails for $88 each and can be purchased online at www.countmehealthyjewelry.com.

Readers of The Fashionable Housewife can get 20% off with this discount code: 56666

Get Strong As Steel with GE!

With the summer months officially upon us, the pressure to get fit grows everyday. And these days, few people have the money for costly home gym equipment…

The solution? Work out at home, with things that you already own!

This is absolutely hilarious… To celebrate their now very affordable line of durable Stainless Steel Appliances, GE has created a humorous take on workout routines entitled “Strong As Steel.”

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This exercise routine uses nothing but GE kitchen appliances as workout equipment! The video features The Biggest Loser’s very own Alison Sweeney.

Check it out …

Isn’t that hilarious?! lol

If you are interested in buying some GE Stainless Steel Appliances, you can get them for the same price as their regular appliances until July 6, 2009 at participating retailers.

Learn more at www.strong-as-steel.com

Mom of 3 Loses 100 Pounds, Then Enters Beauty Pageant!

I was recently approached by Jill Knapp, an amazing and very inspiring woman who recently lost 101 pounds after learning she had Type 2 Diabetes. We decided to interview her so she could share her amazing story with all of you and hopefully inspire some of you to get up and get moving!

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Jill – Before And After

Our Interview with Jill Knapp:

1. How old are you?
I just turned 42 this year.

2. How many children do you have?
I have three beautiful children.

3. How much weight have you lost to date?
I have lost an amazing 101 pounds!

4. What made you finally decide to lose the weight?
Unfortunately finding out I have Type 2 diabetes was a major factor in my mind set and wanting to start living a healthier life. Have a wonderful husband and 3 wonderful children really helped me make my mind up.

5. Can you tell us a little bit about Type 2 diabetes?
I was diagnosed with Gestational diabetes with my last child at 37 1/2. At the hospital after I had my son they tested me and all test came back negative. I went to the Dr many months later with 15 extra pounds and was dealing with really bad headaches and my Dr. sent me home with a monitor. I brought it back in the office I found out the diabetes did in deed follow me from the pregnancy.

6. What made you decide to enter a Beauty Pageant?
Since I have had success at controlling my diabetes I have been led to a new found dedication and passion in educating others on how to eat right & exercise. It brings me great joy to share my story with others and in doing so inspire them to “get up and get moving!” To be in a pageant you need a platform something you are passionate about. I was already sharing my message of weight loss and living with diabetes so I thought well, If I go for Mrs. Idaho I will be able to expand and have more people to share my message with. I placed in the Top 6 and that is exactly what happen. I have been so blessed to have countless doors open up and ways to share my story with others.

7. Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
I have a web site that is dedicated to helping others stay motivated. My mother-in law Sharon Knapp who passed away in 2003 always told me to be strong and never give up. She also told me it takes courage to change, She also said it is only through being your true self you will find happiness. I have found that being my true self is helping others in this life and taking my experience and sharing it with others is what I love to do. And if any of you even think that you may have diabetes, please go see your doctor immediately! It’s important to know you have it and start doing something about it right away. And if you are pre-diabetic, you need to lose weight before it develops into type 2 diabetes.

Image and video hosting by TinyPicJill recently did a live interview on Fabulous After 40. You can click here to listen to the motivating and informative podcast.

Visit Jill Knapp’s blog at GetUpAndGetMoving.net

FitFlops: Must Have Sandal For Summer 2009!

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I loooove FitFlops because they help keep my legs toned and they are super comfortable. Perfect for traveling, going through the airport, shopping, walking, and just about anything else you do!

I’m wearing these today:

Women's shoes: FitFlop Electra - Black

FitFlop Electra in Black Sequins

You can get this pair or choose from a variety of other colors and style on Piperlime. Hurry before they are sold out again!!!


Reebok’s New EasyTone Sneakers Tone And Strengthen Legs

We were super excited when we were asked to test run Reebok’s new EasyTone Sneakers that are quickly becoming the must-have sneaker of the season.

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Reebok EasyTone Sneakers
$109.95
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With summer only a month away, we’re all working harder than ever to shed those winter hibernation pounds that seemed to have been packed on with no plans on leaving. Reebok’s EasyTone Sneakers are perfect for helping you tone your legs all while going about your daily activities.

Walking in your EasyTone sneakers will also maintain your toned legs all summer whether you are running errands, walking to the park, or at a BBQ. Want to skip the gym and get to the beach an hour early? EasyTone will engage muscles and tone legs without ever having to hop on the treadmill! Walking around in these sneakers everyday will help strengthen and tone your legs so you’ll be ready for bikini season in no time!

I took a few pics of these gorgeous sneakers before I started wearing them…

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They definitely are some fancy looking sneakers. The ones I’m wearing above are the EasyTone Go Outside in Blue and Silver. You can also get them in White and Black. There is also a more athletic version called the EasyTone Inspire that comes in pink, white, black and green and cost $99.99.

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The shoe contains built-in unique balance pods (shown above) under the heel and forefoot of the shoes, designed to create natural instability with every step. The pods force key leg and glute muscles to adapt to instability and encourage toning – increasing gluteus maximus toning by 28%, and hamstring and calves muscles by 11%.

The natural instability in EasyTone makes it fun to walk in. The super cushiony shoe truly provides one with a feeling of walking on a sandy beach. The EasyTone pods have been tested to be extremely durable. The shoes guarantee a workout just by walking in them. So if you have any walking involved in your day whether it’s chasing a toddler or walking around Target, you need these shoes.

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I’ve only worn them a few times, but I definitely noticed that my legs were more tired than usual when I got back from my walk. They weren’t tired in a bad way… they just felt like I had gotten the most out of my walk. I also noticed after a few times of wearing them that if you focus on your posture and keeping a straight back while walking, that it activates more muscles in my butt and upper thighs.

If you are a busy mom that doesn’t have a lot of time to go to the gym or walk on the treadmill everyday, then Reebok’s EasyTone Sneakers

Price: $99.99 – 109.99

Where: ShoeMall.com and Reebok.com


Be sure to read our follow up post Loving Reebok’s New EasyTone Sneakers published on July 15th, 2009.

Read what others are saying about EasyTone >>

Get A Toned Tummy In Just 4 Minutes A Day!

bootcampfortummiMama Mio has cooked up another fat-fighting, flab reducing duo that will have your tummy in tip top shape just in time for bikini season.

Bootcamp for Tummies is the perfect combination of skincare and exercise. Rest assured, this is the real deal. If you commit for 30 days, you will see results. In 30 days your tummy will be tighter, flatter, smoother and more defined. Your posture will be improved, your back stronger, your skin softer – more toned, firmer and touchable.

You get 2 fabulous products and 1 exercise program that transforms your body in 30 days. Say goodbye to your leftover Christmas-dinner belly pooch and say hello to your new bikini body!

Bootcamp for Tummies contains:

A 4 minute tummy-tucking exercise program

    Targeting your transverse muscle – your body’s natural corset – to shrink your waist, flatten your tummy and strengthen your back. Created by the ab-rehab guru Julie Tupler.

    I did my “Tuplers” for 30 days and I can’t believe how much better my stomach looks. The exercises target your core muscles and strengthens your inner “girdle” so everything pulls up and together. Perfect for repairing those post-partum tummies, moms!

Tummy Toner – Skin Tightener

    Tummy Toner will improve the actual texture and tone of your skin; lifting, tightening and toning the skin surface.

    I like this one because it’s more of a serum and it’s lovely to slather on after a shower. I immediately notice a skin tightening affect and after 30 days of use, it really sticks. It somehow tightens loose skin and makes it looked more toned. (So it’s great on the boobies too!)

Get Waisted – Body Shaper

    Packed with no less than 9 clinically tested waist-whittling ingredients, this is the holy grail of slimming creams.

    Say goodbye to muffin tops and belly pooches. I couldn’t believe how great this cream worked! And the scent is fantastic! I feel happier just smelling this on my skin… You are going to love this cream so much, you’ll want to get on auto ship…

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Get Waisted Body Shaper is the newest addition to the Mama Mio family.

This heavenly cream was designed to help eliminate puffiness, tighten your tummy, discourage fat deposits and – most importantly – maximise lipolysis. Lipolysis is the way your body breaks down the fat stored in fat cells; giving you slim fat cells and a slimmer silhouette. Get Waisted’s ingredients are well proven in lab tests to dramatically increase the destruction of fat. Nice!!!

If fat is the enemy let us introduce you to your new best friend.

Buy it on MamaMio.com for $70 or get it together with Tummy Toner and the exercise program in the Bootcamp for Tummies for $135.00

I highly recommend both!