Well it’s Friday and the Cotter’s have successfully made it through the week. You see, my husband has had a virus for 10 days and then pulled his back out right after that. Oh and he’s suppose to race Sunday. Ya, what a week! But we made it and he’s racing Sunday. Might not be a great race but we’re going for it! I mean, he is. I’ll be playing Sherpa!
Anyway, to finish the week I thought I’d share a few food and fitness finds. Because let’s face it, we all want more things to amuse our food/fitness minds, right? That’s sarcasm.
But really, these were great finds and must buys!
- First up, the new jaybird blue buds and blue tooth. I would have posted these earlier but my husband has been hogging them. I guess you could say that’s a good thing though. These are amazing! Such clarity in both the blue tooth and the buds. We used them with our phone for music and when driving in the car. I am a huge fan of the fit too! I’ve never been able to wear the little ear buds because my ears are too big (yes, I am dumbo), but these worked so well and I loved that they are wireless. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
2. This find is for the wine lovers. Maybe you’ve seen this before but it’s new to me. A wine preserver! Not the pump, but an actual argon spray that preserves wine, and it works!! Oh my goodness, I am saved! We both drink a glass of wine each night but that is it. Never a whole bottle. Now we can save that bottle for the next night and it tastes the same. PHEW! Wino Cotter is happy!
3. Oh sweet Zevia. I am not a huge cola fan, but my husband is. I am actually a gingerale gal. We are sure getting our carbonated beverage fix with these stevia sweetened Zevia sample pack. Thank you Zevia for sending us a 6 pack. The ginger ale and strawberry were my favorite!
I also got my FRS fix but I’ll save that review for another day, so stay tuned. But let’s just say we can’t get enough, especially when there is a 5am masters swim session 6x a week!
4. The FITNESS FIND MOVE of the WEEK. Gosh I love this move. Double it up! Elevated static bridge ( works hamstrings) and tricep extension. Great to do at the end of a class for bonus work and core.
5. Healthy Bites Gear! It came! I didn’t know if I would like the shirts, but I do! Whatcha think?! Honest feedback please.
6. And last but not least, lock laces. I know a lot of you have tried these before, but there are so many brands out there it’s hard to keep up. The husband tried these out on his last race and was very pleased. In fact, he’s using them again this weekend. I still need to try out my pink pair but I’ll take his word for it. Have you tried this brand yet? I’m diggin all the colors!
This is a not a food/fitness find but more of faith FIND. I just had to share. I get these little God messages via email each day. This one hit home for me. It’s pretty profound, yes?
Any new food/fitness finds this week? Tried any of these?
Happy Friday!
Cheers,
LC
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Christa @ Edible Balance says
April 26, 2013 at 7:13 AMLOVE the Healthy Bites shirt!! want! I’m also down to my last two bites… so sad, but I can’t wait to try new flavours once I’m stocked up again in a few weeks 😉
Those lock laces look pretty sweet (totally want pink!), as do the ear buds. I don’t have big ears, but I find most buds to irritate my ears and can’t wear them for more than a half hour. Wireless? Love it. And the wine saver? Nice! It takes us a while to finish a bottle too, that would be a good thing to have.
HUGE cheers for Friday! Two days of work left before I get out of here on vacation… it’s so close I can’t even stand it! Good luck to James, have a great weekend! xoxo
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
April 26, 2013 at 7:29 AMI LOVE the LockLaces!!! Seriously LOVE them! I wore them for my 1/2 marathon earlier this month and it was nice to not be the girl hopping over to the side to tie her shoes, I could just keep running! 🙂
Danica @ It's Progression says
April 26, 2013 at 7:34 AMUm yeah, that quote is definitely profound! wow!
Amanda @runtothefinish says
April 26, 2013 at 7:58 AMOH the irritation is so true! I hated it when someone first told me that, but then I really started to pay attention to it and see if it was true…ick.
Love my lock laces and david does too
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
April 26, 2013 at 8:13 AMLOL – love the packaging for the lock laces. And love the double move! Hope James is feeling better today!
Petra says
April 26, 2013 at 8:16 AMOoh that comment on irritation is so very very true. Painful! Love those t-shirts – let us know what we need to do to get one. I can exchange it for an enormous liver-coloured London marathon shirt? Just kidding…
As for that move – I love it! I’m on it!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
April 26, 2013 at 8:27 AMI love the healthy bites shirts! Simple and tasteful!!
Krysten says
April 26, 2013 at 8:28 AMI love the shirts!! Yay Healthy Bites!
And I hope Mr Cotter is feeling better!
Jess says
April 26, 2013 at 8:29 AMYAY for Sherpa duties this weekend — good luck to you and the hubs!! Also? I LOVE the healthy bites gear, I totally want one!!
Bre says
April 26, 2013 at 8:43 AMI need to try some laces out on my shoes this year…I’ve never used speed laces or lock laces of any kind for racing yet.
FRS– need to test that stuff out this summer– heard only good stuff about it!
H introduced me to the Zevia, I’m not a big pop drinker but I can’t wait to crack open one post- super long hot and humid ride this summer!
and you know that I already love the Healthy Bites Shirts!!!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
April 26, 2013 at 8:44 AMI used to always treat myself to a Diet Coke once per week on Friday afternoons. This past weekend I decided to buy Zevia for a bit healthier alternative. I am going to give it a try this afternoon. I hope I like it! 🙂
misszippy says
April 26, 2013 at 8:46 AMThe HB tee is fantastic! Good for you.
Not a soda fan, but the Zevia sounds like an interesting alternative for those who are.
Good luck to the Cotters this weekend–hoping the back holds out for him!!
Christine Hazard says
April 26, 2013 at 8:50 AMLOVE the shirt! Also loved the quote from “message from God”. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!
Coco says
April 26, 2013 at 9:15 AMWine savers are essential- I haven’t had strawberry soda in ages (and it definitely wasn’t a healthy version, haha) Shirts are awesome!
Beth @ Miles and Trials says
April 26, 2013 at 9:21 AMMy food find of the week is your amazing Healthy Bites! Thank you for sending them so quickly, I am starting my day with them today. Why wait until later to enjoy them?! I love all the flavors you sent me. Best wishes to James for his race this weekend and to you for Sherpa-ing.
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 1:29 PMoh that makes my day! i’m so glad! and happy bday dear friend. xxoo
Lauren says
April 26, 2013 at 9:23 AMI love the healthy bites shirt!!! I just wish the letters were larger because they just seem so tiny! It might just be the way the screenshot looks, though!
I loooove Stevia. My favorite is definitely the ginger root beer!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 1:28 PMyes, i think so too! I need to make the print a little larger. This is a demo shirt, for sure! hehe
Katie says
April 26, 2013 at 9:27 AMThat bridge/tricep extension looks a little intense… Can’t wait to try it!
I LOVE your shirts.
Good luck to you both this weekend!
christina says
April 26, 2013 at 9:57 AMI’m a huuuge fan of zevia! So tasty. Love the cute shirts!
Mamarunsbarefoot says
April 26, 2013 at 10:19 AMHaven’t tried those sodas.. Love the shirts!!!!!
Have a blessed, blessed weekend!
Kim K says
April 26, 2013 at 10:45 AMi just replaced two pairs of my locklaces (i have the pink and blue)! my only minor complaint is that it’s kind of hard to get the ends of the shoelaces into the lock at the bottom AND connect it to the shoe – and the lock is really hard to open. but once they are all set – they work GREAT!
love the shirts LC! super cute!
wishing the hubs a speedy recovery and a great race on sunday!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 1:28 PMya, that’s kinda what he thought too! I have extra if you need some.
😉
Allison @ Life's a Bowl says
April 26, 2013 at 12:32 PMSweet new HB apparel! I loved my Lock Laces… Until Charlie chewed the ends off and they frayed everywhere 😛 And heck yes, ginger ale > cola or root beer any day!
julie says
April 26, 2013 at 12:32 PMI’m REALLY loving the new Healthy Bites gear!!! SO cute – you better wear it everywhere! I bet they’ll be rockin’ them across the US in no time! I really want a new pair of these flashy headphones – I saw them on an episode of Brads World a few weeks ago haahha
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
April 26, 2013 at 1:00 PMGlad that hubby is getting to race Sunday! I’m sure he’ll do great, he’s a rockstar! I have never had Zevia, I need to check that out!
Thanks for the wino tips 🙂
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says
April 26, 2013 at 1:03 PMBluetooth headphones that get a rave review? I’ll have to look into those!
And for as much we enjoy wine, I’m surprised that I’m not aware of a spray preserver. So, you literally spray something into the bottle of wine??? Hmmm. We have the pump preserver, and that works pretty well for us.
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 1:22 PMyep, 2 sprays and then cork back up! I think it works better than a pump! no joke!
Kat says
April 26, 2013 at 1:35 PMI have to try that drink! I love love LOVE lock laces! They are giving 20% of proceeds to my MCM charity with the code TLT4C (and FREE shipping)
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:42 PMno way! what a great company!!! Promote the heck out of it girl!!
Sarah says
April 26, 2013 at 1:56 PMOh My Goodness…..it sounds like hubby has had it rough the last 10 days! I hope he is feeling better and still kicks some ‘road’ in that race! 😉 LOVE the t-shirts! I have Ingredients Of A Fit Chick t-shirts……that my family wears! haha So excited about the headphones! I have been dying to try those! Have an awesome weekend and cheer the hubby on for us!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:45 PMi want a fit chick shirt! love supporting!
Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run says
April 26, 2013 at 2:34 PMLOVE the shirt!!!
And as for the double move? I love it. I love that you’re performing the bridge on the ball, without any sort of stability being placed in your arms on the floor. Extra work right there, not even bringing the tricep ext. into play! Gotta try that one. 😉
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:45 PMoh yes, do it! then make your hubby do it. hehe
Linz @ Itz Linz says
April 26, 2013 at 2:58 PMhamstring curls with the ball are so hard!! add tricep extensions and oh boy!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:48 PMyep, i was saying that exact thing. ohhhh boy!
Abby @ Change of Pace says
April 26, 2013 at 3:23 PMI really like the simplicity of the Healthy Bites shirt! And that new workout move looks awesome!
Good luck to the hubs, and have fun sherpa-ing!
My new fitness find- new cycling shoes. Huge difference from my old ones!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:49 PMyou did?!! which kind?! I love my new ones.
Abby says
April 26, 2013 at 3:47 PMwearing mine to the race on Sunday!! I LOVE it! xx
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 4:33 PMyay!!!!! HB baller!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
April 26, 2013 at 4:50 PMGinger ale! Oh yes. I’ve honestly never understood what people see in cola – the ginger ale is where it’s at. Although I have to admit that it reminds me of being sick as a little kid – it’s what my parents would always give me when I had the flu. Speaking of which, hope the hubs is feeling better!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:49 PMhaha, my thoughts exactly. Want some saltines to go with it?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
April 26, 2013 at 4:52 PMI have seen that wine preserver spray and wondered if it works. But… How do you save enough to need preserving? 😉
Looooove the shirt! You’re such a professional.
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:50 PMyes, you actually can save any amount! I am obsessed with it!
haha, and i’m no professional. But i am a baller. 😉
Katie says
April 26, 2013 at 6:23 PMLove the shirts! I’ve never heard of lock laces and I am way too tech-phobic to try the ear bud thingies, but that wine preserver is calling to me. I have the vaccuum sealer pump thing though. I drink a glass with dinner too, but I don’t (can’t really, I’m such a lightweight) drink more than that. Is it much better than the pump?
How ironic that you posted about Zevia – I am giving away stevia right now (you should enter!) and was just reminiscing about the huge case I got from them many years ago!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:52 PMi promise it works! I have saved a bottle for 4 days!! LOVE IT! tastes the same too!
oh and i saw your giveaway. I have a bunch of nunaturals, i always want more but i feel bad if i win stealing from others. Oh who am i kidding, i want it. GIMME!
Jody - Fit at 55 says
April 26, 2013 at 6:35 PMHI! So, cannot wait to try my bites and THANK YOU for the bday cake treats! I love that you thought to put lemon in there too.. I am holding off to try until it is time to eat vs. eat just because!
Not a God person as you know but I loved that last quote!!! 🙂
Also forgot to say first that I hope hubby get completely well!!!!! YIKES!
On the ear buds, you can use them with an iPod nano or shuffle? They look cool! Do they stay in AND I guess less cord too? I hate sticking the cords down my top! 😉
LOVE your shirt – grab nosh nourish – SO CUTE!!!!!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:57 PMthank you, he is feeling better. How are you doing? Feeling more rested.. social media wise? hehe. And yes, the ear buds are wireless. LOVE IT! But they don’t go into shuffle, just a phone.
Marcia says
April 26, 2013 at 7:30 PMThe HB tees are perfection! Love! Love me some lock laces too. How have I lived this long without? Happy weekend!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:52 PMi know, and it’s so simple too! What color do you have?
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
April 26, 2013 at 7:46 PMThe Healthy Bites shirt is so cute. I’m so excited for you and your business. I’m sorry to hear that James has been sick but wish him luck this weekend! And your bridge/tricep extension move? OUCH!
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:53 PMi am trying. Have no idea where Healthy bites will be going, but i can’t just sit here and give it up, right? hehe. Thanks for supporting!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
April 26, 2013 at 7:55 PMSo many things to say:
– Good luck JAMES – race strong!
– You guys have some massive willpower, you NEVER finish a bottle between the two of you? Wow. We do. 🙂
– That move looks fun, and tough!
– And I LOVE the shirt – maybe different colors too?
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:54 PMthank YOU! He needs it, poor guy has had a rough week. Oh and yes, i want to order different colors! if i do sell them, what color would you wear?
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
April 26, 2013 at 8:57 PMA blue or a green maybe? I love the faded tshirt style, although I don’t know how hard it is to find something like that. I would get one! 🙂
LCCotter says
April 26, 2013 at 8:58 PMoh ya, i like the faded too! i’ll look into it. at some point. haha
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says
April 26, 2013 at 8:45 PMYou should get some HB workout tanks! Some of the breezy, thin ones, racerback, good for summer (that’s quickly approaching). That way the ladies can represent in the gym (cough cough, I’ll wear one to “test it out” for ya!)
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
April 27, 2013 at 12:45 AMOMG I don’t know if you saw my ODE TO ZEVIA video!!! I am obsessed, OBSESSED I tell you! The people behind Zevia rock too because they send me cases and $3 off coupons every other to every month because of my video! 🙂 WOOOO!! My favorites are definitely Cherry Cola & Lime Cola… Oh and I love Grape & Orange. Okay, who am I kidding, I love them all!
LCCotter says
April 27, 2013 at 6:12 AMoh my gosh, you are so lucky! maybe i need to come visit you… hehe.
Chuck says
April 27, 2013 at 2:02 AMI love the Healthy Bites gear! That write up in Triathlete Magazine was so cool too–congrats on that!
And send James my best; I hope he’s feeling better
LCCotter says
April 27, 2013 at 6:13 AMthanks friend! We appreciate your support so much. P.S. what’s the latest on the move?
Aimee @The Aimee Diaries says
April 27, 2013 at 3:29 AMI LOVE Zevia! I had some of the caffiene free cola this afternoon – so good! I finally found Nakd bars in Australia, and was so happy I nearly hugged the shop keeper in my health food shop! After eating a ton of them in the UK I was so happy to see them!
LCCotter says
April 27, 2013 at 6:13 AMoh i love those bars too! i bought them all the time in New Zealand!!
Healthyleanfit says
April 27, 2013 at 6:18 AMI like you tees…simple and cute! And that God find….now that’s really something to think about! A way to reframe and rethink our anger next time, right? Nice one!
Jessie says
April 27, 2013 at 6:27 AMI love the simplicity of the shirts… almost as much as I love youuu =) (wow, was that cheesy??)
Jess says
April 27, 2013 at 9:12 AMLove the shirts! And your biz! Very home grown and authentic! Sorry to hear James has been sick with back troubles. Hopefully he enjoys Sunday anyway.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
April 27, 2013 at 9:32 AMI’m praying for you and James this weekend!! Email coming your way today… I hope! 🙂 I love your healthy bites shirt! I need one!
beka says
April 27, 2013 at 6:36 PMI love Lock Laces! I have been meaning to buy more pairs, but am still looking for a new shoe since my Kayanos are about worn out before I buy a certain color 🙂
I like the shirts – nice and simple and easy to read. Kudos! I have trouble with earbuds, but because my ears are kid sized. The Apple Iphone/ipod ones don’t even fit!
LCCotter says
April 28, 2013 at 8:46 PMohh, let me know what shoes you get!
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish says
April 27, 2013 at 7:49 PMHorray for the new Healthy Bite gear! I sure hope you plan on selling them at Blend, because I’d love to have one. Gotta spread the word. 🙂
Wow, the last message is so so powerful. Learning to channel the frustration we often feel with others towards self-intraspection and prayer would be healing for not just ourselves, but others too.
Sending good luck race vibes to the Hubs, and lots of supportive energy to the amazing Sherpa 😉 )! Happy weekend, Linds! <3 xoxo
p.s. I need that wine preserver!
LCCotter says
April 28, 2013 at 8:47 PMwell… there will be samples, for sure! hehe
Michele @ Nycrunningmama says
April 27, 2013 at 8:24 PMSo sorry to hear about James virus and back…GOOD LUCK to both of you tomorrow for the race! Looking forward to hearing all about it!! Will be thinking of and praying for James! xo
LCCotter says
April 28, 2013 at 8:47 PMthank you friend! how you are feeling? ready to run?!!
Bonnie says
April 28, 2013 at 11:12 AMLots going on for you Cotters! 😀 I’m reviewing those LockLaces too – tried them out yesterday for my long run and loved them! Just popping in to say I love catching up with you guys! I noticed that James’ race got bumped down to a duathlon…sure hope it goes well. Love you both!
LCCotter says
April 28, 2013 at 8:46 PMyou are amazing, thank YOU! always!
Addy @ Six-Kick Switch says
April 28, 2013 at 10:29 PMOh boy, poor Mr. Cotter. What a test of endurance! I hope he did great today!
LCCotter says
April 29, 2013 at 6:38 AMwell he did not, but that’s ok. Back to feeling better today and moving on, yes?