2014: New Year, New You Innovative 5:2 Diet and Exercise Plan {Giveaway 2 winners}

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Disclaimer:  I received a copy of the ebook complimentary.

You all know that I am way into health and fitness. I was interested when I heard about something new that Niclas Brunnegard had created called 5:2 and Training.  It really sounded compelling and I was curious to see what it was all about.

Niclas is an enthusiastic proponent of the 5:2 Diet along with a good exercise plan. He has shown how well it has worked for him and others in his e-book. This is a plan that is totally designed to make you feel good...long term. Not a short term quick fix. The great thing is that the plan claims you may Live Longer! Live Healthier! 

Niclas Brunnegård teaches you step by step the benefits of the 5:2 Diet along with exercise programs and meal plans to help reach your goals of living healthier and stronger in his easy to read e-book.  This is for anyone--young, seniors, moms....wait to you see his before and after photos...that sure motivated me!  He looks fantastic. The meal plans he shares with you give you the proper amount of proteins and nutrients for fasting days.  Yup...2 days a week are "fasting days."  That is all part of the master plan.

Niclas Brunngård developed these super exercise plans that give you a 5:2 workout through high-intensity movements that benefit and compliment the 5:2 diet perfectly.  You even get links to video tutorials by his personal trainer, Michael Hansson Sjöö, and specially designed web apps to help you along.  They make it very easy to follow.  I am hoping that they will be adding translations in other languages soon which would be even better!

Niclas had gained weight a while back and was so out of shape he couldn't even play his fave sport anymore. He got fed up and researched a method to lose weight and become healthy just by making a few simple lifestyle changes.  The 5:2 diet changed his life completely. Niclas created this e-book from rigorous studies in the science behind Michael Mosley’s original 5:2 diet plan.

Niclas created a specialized 5:2 workout to maximize the benefits of the whole 5:2 plan. He then developed and tested the perfect meal plans to get you through your 2 calorie-restricted days so you feel super the whole day.  Have you heard about 5:2 diet and have wanted to try it?  Niclas says that even if you haven't, if you want to learn about some of the potential health benefits you should consider it. Think about some of the potential benefits that Niclas says can see a benefit like lowering your risk or resistance to stroke, heart disease, blood sugar, insulin levels, cholesterol,  Type 2 Diabetes, Parkinson’s, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Insulin resistance, and kidney disease, then you need to read this book.  He shares links to scientifically researched studies show how these benefits through 5:2 can happen for you.

The author shares information about slowing aging and increasing longevity and memory with the 5:2 diet and 5:2 workout.  Age doesn't matter and he has a special section that addresses those aged 60 and above.5:2 is really very simple.  I thought it was easy to understand and to follow.  Check out this e-book and learn how the positive benefits of 5:2 will help you with Niclas Brunnegård.

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Shandali UltraSport Travel Towel Goes Anywhere and Everywhere

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Disclaimer:  I received a Shandali UltraSport Travel Towel complimentary in order to review it. Regardless, my opinions are my own.

Have you ever been out somewhere and got caught in a crazy rainstorm?  You ran back to your car soaked to the core and really wished you had a towel to dry yourself off?  How about when you go to the gym. They have those towels there but you know, you always wonder....are they really clean and sanitary?  Wouldn't it be nice to have your own soft and super absorbent towel for all those times in your life where you need one?  That is where the Shandali Travel Towel comes in.

Shandali is new and totally exclusive to Amazon, my favorite store in the land of the internet!  You can lighten up your load and stay dry at the same time with the new and advanced microfiber lightweight material.  I love how ultra absorbent and quick drying the Shandali UltraSport Travel Towel is. I have been using mine at the gym and feel so much better with my own clean towel in the bright blue color. It is super soft and dries very quickly.  Shandali's manufacturer shared with me that it dries 10x as fast as a cotton towel and I would pretty much agree. It just soaks up the water.  I was pretty amazed the first time I used it.

Think about all the places that you can use a Shandali UltraSport Travel Towel:  traveling, sports, camping trips, the beach...it is a real multi-purpose towel that works anywhere and everywhere.

Shandali is manufactured with 100% microfiber material so it is soft on your skin. I have had it for a week or so now and it stills feels nice and soft even after a few rounds through the washer and dryers. Shandali tells me it is super-durable which I love so I expect that it will continue to remain soft and absorbent for many more washings to come.  Also, they tell me it will not bleed the dye. I have had no dye bleeding issues but that is good to know if you are considering one.  Happy laundry days, right?  I am thrilled I will be able to wash it and use it over and over.  One of the best things about Shandali is that it is extra-compact so you hardly notice it's in your gym bag or backpack..or even in your trunk. It really does take up minimal space. You can even take it backpacking and keep your load light.

It comes in several pretty colors including in Pebble and Stone, River Blue and Light Blue.  You can choose from two different sizes (S: 20"x40" inches or M: 24"x48" inches)
depending on your needs.  Check it out on Amazon and let me know how it works for you. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Dark Skin Spots? Ageless Derma Skin Brightener Cream Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Disclaimer:  I received a sample of Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener complimentary in order to review it. As always, my opinions are my own.

It seems like those age spots just keep popping up as the 30's move into the 40's. It gets so frustrating and even the good CC creams can only do so much to help. There are a lot of options out there but ymmv...your mileage may vary, as they say.  I recently tried Ageless Derma Anti-Aging Intensive Skin Brightener and it really made a significant different in thos prominent sun spots on my cheeks and by my eyes. 

I have to say right off the bat I am NOT a sun-worshipper and I wear sunscreen religiously.  Sunscreen is my religion in a way but unfortunately my career commands me to be in the car most of the day so the sunscreen can only do so much. That is where those pesky age spots come in. I am pretty happy with the results I have seen so far in the last two weeks with Ageless Derma!  They have faded visibly.  I've tried a bunch of other boutique and big name brands that are way more expensive...some of them upwards of $100, and found they worked equally well to the Ageless Derma. The way I look at it is well, why spend more when you really don't have to?

Something that we often pay big $$ for is a fancy container or bottle so we feel good about ourselves when we use a beauty product or cream. Take a peek at the box and the bottle. It is an elegant black bottle that you will feel proud about displaying on your vanity or in your bath. So in addition to being an effective product, it looks great too.

My skin looks and feels healthier too. I tend towards dry skin especially in the winter.  I am noticing that my skin looks moisturized and has a nice glow even before I put on my makeup. That is a big deal for me, I don't know about you but...I love when my skin looks great even without makeup.

The Ageless Derma Skin Brightener feels elegant but it absorbs into the skin quickly.  You can dispense exactly the amount you need by pressing down on the white top.  The perfect amount is dispensed with no spillage.  Your skin feels nice after you apply it but not greasy or dry.  No irritation or redness either.  A perfect brightening cream in my mind. 

Ageless Derma is an effective and elegant solution for dark spots (or age spots, liver spots, brown spots, black spots or whatever you call them).  Ageless Derma is manufactured in the USA using both natural and bio-engineered ingredients with  no harmful side effects according to the manufacturer.  I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking to lighten and fade those age spots...it worked for me.

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Caramel MATCHAccino is a delicious flavored green tea matcha latte

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Do you just LOVE those coffee shop Green Tea Latte drinks?  Ooooh, me too. They set me back though and it just kind of gets on my last nerve to pay almost $5.00 for a drink. A drink....come, on. Wouldn't you just love to have your MATCHAccino your way? For a lot less and anytime you want it?  Now it is so easy to make a special MATCHAccino at home and take it to go or you can just sit back and enjoy it while relaxing in the comfort of your own home.

What is MATCHAccino though? You might not know and that is no problem. I am happy to share since it is one of my faves.  MATCHAccino is a special green tea powder mix made to be as easy and convenient to use as possible. 100% Natural too. Just grab a tablespoon of the mix, add a glass of milk, throw in a few ice cubes and blend it up. What you get is the best green tea frappe ever. If you have enjoyed the fancy pants Star***k’s Green Tea Frappe, you will LOVE this one.  Additional bonus is that Star***k’s version costs $3.95 per serving and our version is less than $1/serving! 

Caramel MATCHAccino is a flavored green tea matcha latte that is just truly decadent, delicious, and full of caramel flavor. What does it taste like?  Think of that creamy dessert...crème brûlée with caramelized sugar.  Maybe those old fashioned caramel candies describes it better. Either way you describe it...Red Leaf Tea's Caramel MATCHAccino is yummy!

The wonderful part of this drink is that it is easy to make, healthy, yummy and energizing! Just scoop, put into your container, shake with milk and ice, and you are good to go. So easy and cost effective to have a MATCHAccino in your hands right now and anytime, anywhere...at your own convenience.  MATCHAccino is most delicious mixed with milk and ice, but you can also be enjoy it hot as a latte. When you are feeling extra indulgent you can add a bit of whipped cream.  I love that MATCHAccino is all natural made with premium quality ingredients. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.