Good Morning Fitbit!

 

There are fitness trackers and then there ARE fitness trackers. Lately I’ve had the pleasure of being greeted by someone other than my family every morning. “Hello Barbara, what’s up?” A smile comes across my face as my cool Fitbit one tracker greets me and provides that extra motivation I may need to get started on my healthy living routine. Yes, we all have them. After all I am human, and there are days (more than I care to admit ) when I need that extra umph to get me going.

The Fitbit one is the coolest fitness gadget I’ve come across in a long time. Basically its a wireless tracker that not only tracks your physical activity while you are up and on the go,  but also your sleep activity while you are resting. Ever wonder why your so tired after a full nights sleep? Well maybe its because you didn’t get enough actual rest, and spent most of the night tossing and turning. The Fitbit one monitors your sleep and will even wake you with a silent alarm.

All you have to do is clip it on during the day and adjust it to a wrist band at night before you go to bed. Its bluetooth capability will work its magic and wirelessly sync all your daily activity to your smartphone (iPhone & Android apps) and/or PC/MAC. Got to LOVE LOVE LOVE Wireless technology! :)

You can earn badges for reaching milestones, set goals, log meals, view progress such as calories burned vs. calories consumed, and share & compete with friends. There is so much you can do on the free Fitbit website and app! I assure you, you will fall in love with your new “friend” :)

Now what’s your excuse to not move? Whether its walking or running make healthy living a way of life! :)

Make it a great one & enjoy the journey!

Besos y Abrazos…xoxo “….Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Adelante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!”

Pedilicious….The Perfect Pedi!

At last! The day has arrived! Girls, we can finally get a pedicure without the worries of getting our toe polish smudged! I have had the pleasure of trying out a new product designed by my friend and neighbor Premise Martin, The Pedi-Flop. The sandal has four prongs in each shoe that separates and cradles each toe with complete drying exposure for your freshly painted toes.  For the health conscious in all of us, its arch support helps in providing comfort for hip, back and calf muscle.  Perfect for casual walkers and superstar athletes! Add  a little bling on the sandal who can not love them!   Did I mention its Eco friendly as well?!?! Oh yes indeed.

Available in all sizes,  kids as well. Veronica LOVES hers! Perfect for our mommy & me mani-pedi dates :)

Take a look at the site. I assure you,  you will LOVE the Pedi-Flop they are indeed Pedilicious! :)

Make it a great one! Get moving & Enjoy the Journey!

Besos y Abrazos…xoxo   “….Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Adelante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!”

UGH! Technical Difficulties!

My blog is having major mood swings so please bare with me! While I have the tech guru’s updating and enhancing my site please stay on track towards healthy living!

Living a healthy lifestyle is indeed a choice. However, its a choice that will bring you greatness. When you start living with that mindset, not only yourself but those around you will reap in the benefits and follow in your footsteps. A win win for a mom! :)

Lead by example my friends….in EVERYTHING you do! Just make sure its a good one :)

Besos y Abrazos….”…Barbara por Atras, por Adelante, y Siempre por Adentro!”

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Happy Birthday Nana!

Its my sisters birthday today and my kids wanted to share a special bday song/wish for their “nana” Her name is Diana so “nana” kind of stuck :)

Enjoy! Happy Birthday to the Best Sister, Aunt, Godmother, EVER!!! We Love You!! :)

xoxo…

15 Mile Long Run! Countdown to November 4…

November 4 is only 8 weeks away! My Marathon Journey Continues…

Enjoy my video blog……

Mind over body in whatever it is you chose to do….provided it is for the good of mankind :)

Besos y Abrazos….xoxo “…..Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Adelante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!”

“Reel” Love :)

Enjoy!

Special thanks to Danny Hastings & Gabriel Guzman at Atmoicus Films!! You are the Best! :)

Until next time…Enjoy the Journey & Add some Fun & Fitness into your life!

Besos y Abrasos….xoxo “….Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Adelante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!” :)

My Road to Nov. 4…16 weeks to go!

Marathon training is in full gear! OMG 16 weeks to Nov. 4 What have I gotten myself into!!

Below you can get a sneak peak at what training has been like.  Stay tuned…..the weeks ahead are going to get quite interesting!!!  Enjoy the Vlog!! :)

Thank you as always for your ongoing support! It means the world to me! For those who are new  and would like to visit my AHA page please visit My Team Page Usually I am the giver and not the asker so asking for pledges has been quite difficult. However, rest assured that anything you can give goes a long heart felt way!!

Until next time…..Enjoy the journey & make it count! :)

Besos y Abrazos….xoxo  ”…..Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Adelante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!”

 

My Heart Journey to Marathon Day!

The countdown to Nov. 4 has begun!! My 20 week training is underway and I am psyched!! Well sord of :)  Training for a marathon takes a lot of dedication and is quite time consuming as well.  More the reason why I am so proud to be running, not only for my own “bucket list” accomplishment, but for a cause that is so very important to me and very close to my heart.

Enjoy the first of 20 video blogs documenting my Journey to Marathon Day! Why 20? 20 weeks of official training :)

For more information on team AHA or if you’d like to support me in my run please visit My Personal American Heart Association NYC ING Marathon Page! :)

Besos y Abrazos…xoxo  ”…Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Adelante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!!”

A Fun & Fit Vacation!

Ever go on vacation and pack on the pounds? Why is it necessary to forget about your fitness routine the minute you land at your vacation destination? Recently I went away with the family. While enjoying ourselves to the fullest I couldn’t help myself from doing what I often do…..people watch. Ok, we were on a cruise and yes cruises have the reputation for providing food 24/7 but why is it necessary to overindulge?

I made it a point to have fun while sticking to my health & fitness schedule. Maybe a glass of wine or two over the norm was consumed (after all it was vacation) however a daily workout was done.

Whether it was running on deck (awesome) or bike riding with the kids at port, some form of physical activity was completed. Although the food was amazing and everything from fried fish to French fries was offered, so were grilled fish and veggies. I opted to stay away from the fried goods and stick to the fresh. I chose to indulge in the amazing deserts offered at dinner with a spoonful taste and opted for balance once again. It can be done and why not? Give it a try…have some fit fun next time you land at your vacation destination :)

Until the next time….Make it a great one!

Besos y Abrazos…xoxo  ”….Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Adelante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!”

 

I am a Perriconista!! :)

For some time now I’ve been using Dr. Perricone products. I started with the Citrus Facial Wash and have moved onto several other products.

I got hooked when I saw an interview with him abut 7 yrs ago when he spoke about the value of eating the right foods so that it will reflect in your skin. Salmon, berries, cantaloupe, kale, green tea, sweet potato, all the yummies I am constantly talking about.

I am certain that much of my “glow” be it inner or outer comes from what I eat & the products I use.  Just as food and exercise work together and being fit will fail without the right diet, so will your skin/outer beauty. Healthy IS the ultimate standard of beauty……believe it.

Enjoy my Perriconista blog (Video Log)

Visit Perricone MD for more info on his awesome products! You will not be disappointed! :)

Have a great one….Make it yours!

Besos y Abrazos..xoxo  ”…..Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Adelante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!”