Giveaway! $300 in Gift Cards & Goal-Setting Online Service
January 5, 2010 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 421 Comments
Have you set your New Year’s Resolutions already? This week’s giveaway offers services and products to help your resolutions become a reality.
Prizes
- One Grand-Prize Winner—will receive:
- 1 Lifetime Membership to Mindbloom—online goal-setting and tracking services
- 1 $100 Gift Card to Barnes & Noble
- 1 $100 Gift Card to Lucy Athletic Wear
- 1 Year Subscription (10 issues) to Body + Soul Magazine
- Four Runners Up—will each receive a lifetime Mindbloom membership.
Entry Requirements
Please do the following three things to enter for a chance to win this week’s giveaway:
- Follow @mindbloom on Twitter.
XX - Visit http://mindbloom.com and leave a comment on this post, identifying one branch you’d like to add to your Mindbloom tree.
XX - Post these two messages on Twitter and leave comments here with a link to your tweets:
GIVEAWAY! Enter 2 win $100 Barnes & Noble gc, $100 Lucy.com gc & @mindbloom goal-setting membership http://bit.ly/7DpaDO #gno PLS RT
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Wanna make ur NY Resolutions stick this yr? Check out @mindbloom’s goal-setting & tracking services: http://mindbloom.com PLS RT
Extra Entry Requirements
The following five entries are completely optional and will earn you one extra entry each. Simply do any or all of the following and leave a separate comment on this post for each completed optional entry.
- Sign up for a 14 Day Trial Subscription to Mindbloom and be on your way to achieving your New Year’s Resolutions.
- Follow @momitforward on Twitter.
- Become a Friend of Mom It Forward’s Google Friend Connect (see box in right sidebar).
- Subscribe to the Mom It Forward RSS feed (click on orange heart at the top of the right sidebar).
- Join the Mom It Forward Flickr group and leave a picture here of how you plan to “Mom It Forward” during the New Year!
The Fine Print
No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. Mindbloom and Mom It Forward employees are ineligible to participate. All entries received after Wednesday, January 6 at midnight PT will not be considered. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered. Winners will be notified and will have 24 hours to confirm receipt of the e-mail. If they do not reply within 24 hours, another winner will be selected. Open to participants in the US and Canada 18 years and older. One entry per person.
Mindbloom will provide for the Sweepstakes one lifetime subscription worth $250. This prize is not transferable. It may not be redeemed for cash. The winner will be notified by e-mail and will have 24 hours to confirm receipt of the prize before another winner is selected.X
Full disclosure: Mom It Forward, Inc. offers brands sponsorship opportunities, which include giveaways.
Giveaway! Stay Healthy Over the Holidays With Earth Footwear’s Exer-Walk Shoes
November 26, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 361 Comments
Three lucky winners will receive a pair of Exer-Walk shoes from Earth Footwear.
Studies demonstrate that Earth Footwear increases the rate of fat-burning inside the body. Women wearing Earth Footwear burn 4x the fat than normal shoes. The difference is in the Kalso Negative Heel Technology, which positions the toes 3.7º higher than the heels. The slight angle shifts weight subtly back over the heels, and help strengthen and tone the body while also burning more calories.
This is why Earth Footwear is so useful during the holidays. While you are shopping, running errands and caring for the family, the shoes do the work for you.
Entry Requirements
You can earn up to three extra entries in this week’s giveaway by doing the following (one extra entry per completed item):
- Follow @earthfootwear on Twitter.
- Become a fan of the http://facebook.com/earthfootwear page and leave a comment there, sharing tips on ways to have a healthy holiday season.
- Tweet and/or post a message on your Facebook profile page the following messages:
GIVEAWAY! Enter 2 win a pair of Exer-Walk shoes from @earthfootwear (3 winners!). http://bit.ly/73vJay #gno PLS RT
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Join #gno Tues 12/1 (9-11 pm ET) 4 tips on how to enjoy a healthy holiday season w/@earthfootwear RSVP: http://bit.ly/7NOZ4H PLS RT
Entry Requirements
You have the option of getting three extra entries in this week’s giveaway. Make sure to leave a comment for each extra entry on this post.
- Leave a comment on the Earth Footwear Whrrl story.
- Tweet and/or post a message on your Facebook profile page the following message (one extra entry each):
Become a fan of the http://facebook.com/earthfootwear FB page for tips on enjoying a healthy holiday season! #gno PLS RT
The Fine Print
No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be selected randomly through http://random.org. Earth Footwear and Mom It Forward employees are ineligible to participate. All entries received after Wednesday, December 2 at midnight PT will not be considered. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered. Winners will be notified and will have 24 hours to confirm receipt of the e-mail. If they do not reply within 24 hours, another winner will be selected. Open to participants in the US and Canada 18 years and older. One entry per person.
Who Starts a Diet/Exercise Program Right Before the Holidays?
November 7, 2009 by Jyl Johnson Pattee · 5 Comments
Think I’m crazy for diving in to an exercise regime right before the holidays? Don’t get me wrong! I’m not giving up cheese. And, I will definitely have some of my MIL’s sugar cookies. Daily life and my holidays wouldn’t be the same without them.
But, since I decided I’m done having kids, I’ve been dying to shed 20 pounds and no time like the present to make that happen. What a better way to start off the new year… healthier and in a better position to shop, right? LOL!
I’m not gonna lie! As much as I’ve been wanting to start exercising again, winning a pair of shoes gave me the perfect bit of motivation at just the right time. I had completely forgotten first and foremost that I even entered the giveaway. And second and most importantly, that the prize came with a “Change Your Body in 30 Days Challenge” from Earth Footwear led by Leah, @bookieboo on Twitter and the marvel behind #mamavation.
So, in an effort to stick to the challenge, I am going public, admitting my exercising ways, and Whrrling about my progress (power of positive thinking, right?). Feel free to join me as I Whrrl my way skinny…. er, healthy!
I’d love to see your comments on my stories. I’d also love to have you join in the fun and get healthy with me. Just tag your Whrrl stories with #mamavation and #gno and let the weight-loss love fest begin. And, because every goal needs a prize (IMHO), let’s set a date now to go virtual shopping in February as a #gno IRL! Are you in?
Here’s my first Whrrl of a story!
Topic Talk—#GNO Fitness Highlights
January 14, 2009 by jyl johnson pattee · 1 Comment
Introducing Renee one of the MomItForward’s Guest Tweets! She guest posts today with a recap of the #GNO Fitness topic. She specializes in Designer Diaper Cakes From CutieBootyCakes.com. You can catch her on her blog of the same name!
Health and fitness are near and dear to me. I used to be a health fanatic and had a body to die for. At this point my body is in need of some work and based on the level of participation during GNO, I am not alone. For those of you that missed the discussion, here are a few highlights.
Motivation
Busy Moms inevitably place the needs of others before their own and have a to-do list a mile long. The first question raised last night was where does the motivation come from? Initially, I answered: it came from other women in the Modern Mom Challenge, but that is not exactly right. I get inspiration from the women and from within. I think about staying healthy and setting a positive example for my son. I think about my fat pants which became the only pants that fit (tightly) and my refusal to buy larger sizes. I think about how good I feel with the endorphin high after exercising and all of these things motivate me.
Incentive
One GNO participant @PsychMamma gives herself points for exercise and healthy eating. She is rewarding herself with an iPod for the points earned. @RedLotusMama purchased a new pair of jeans after losing weight. For each milestone that you reach, give yourself an incentive for a job well done. This will help get you off that couch! (photo by butterflywings)
Time
Moms are notorious for having packed schedules and the question was asked – how do you find the time to exercise? Everyone has twenty minutes. While your child is sleeping or right after you put your child down for the night. I use the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, a complete cardio and strength workout that is challenging and done in 20 minutes.
Exercise
Be creative! Try dancing! Belly dance, Zumba, and my personal favorite; dance hall reggae are all available on YouTube. Find a group of instructional videos on YouTube, have fun and get the exercise in. If you have cable, OnDemand usually includes Exercise TV, a great variety of exercises available at the touch of a button. Use what you have in the home – if you have stairs climb them for 20 minutes. Take a walk, put your child in the stroller and enjoy the scenery in the great outdoors. You don’t have to have a gym membership to get results. And finally, if you want really efficient workouts consider interval training. Walk for 5 minutes and run for 1, gradually increase the running time and decrease the walking, soon you will only run. In my experience you get the most bang for your buck when you control the intensity.
I encourage all of you to join the Modern Mom Challenge, I believe that having the support of a great group of women really does help when trying to meet your goals.
Tips:
Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any exercise regime.
Drink water, at least 8 glasses a day. Many times thirst is mistaken for hunger. When you are in the mood to snack have a glass of water and wait 20 minutes. If you are still hungry, eat.
Modern Mom Challenge to Reach Your Fitness Goals
January 13, 2009 by jyl johnson pattee · Leave a Comment
We’d like to thank Lolita AKA @ModernMom for Guest Tweeting at MomItForward’s #GNO, she Guest Authors today.
When I first started ModernMom.com in 2001, I envisioned the site as 100% editorial – our writers and experts would dole out advice on a variety of topics relevant to moms without much two-way interaction. This was when I could pretty much count the number of mom sites out there on one hand and long before “social media” was the talk of the town.
Fairly quickly, however, I saw our site change and grow based on the power of our readers: they gave us feedback that we could instantly incorporate; they interacted with one another on our forums and shared advice; they helped us discover topics of interest that became our editorial features. It was the moms – our members – who directed our content and shaped what ModernMom.com is today.
The Modern Mom Challenge has always been a fantastic example of women supporting each other towards their goals. When we ran our first Modern Mom Challenge a few years ago, we brought in leading fitness and nutritional experts to guide the Challengers, but it was really our members and their support for each other – be it on our message boards, personally via email and instant messages, or through meetups in their cities – that really made the goals attainable. So this year, we’re embracing the power of our moms and social media to take the Modern Mom Challenge to a new level. The experts are the moms participating in the Challenge – through common goals, struggles and successes, we’re steadily making progress and getting fit and healthy in 2009.
My favorite quote so far from the over 100 blog posts (in just our first week!) came from Miss (of JustMiss), who said,
“The power of women… it’s amazing what we do when we aren’t at each other’s throats.”
Truer words have never been spoken!
#GNO Gets Fit!
January 10, 2009 by jyl johnson pattee · 16 Comments
Are you an expert in what your own body needs? Are you the expert mom of your daily diet; what it is and what it could be? Are you in need of more encouragement and less ‘tell me what I should do’? Then the Modern Mom Challenge hosted by Lolita from @modernmom and Renee from @cutiebootycakes is for you!
Mom It Forward’s #GNO, in an effort to help moms get fit, is partnering with these two Forward Moms for a topic of fitness, diet and exercise in the new year, new whole you! Come prepared to chat, learn, and encourage your fellow Forward Moms with Lolita and Renee our co- Guest Tweets! (photo by Sean Drileinger)
Are you in need of suggestions for how to find time for fitness in your busy mom life? Do you head to the gym faithfully? Do you grab the stroller and brave the outdoors? Do you have some ideas and tips for ways to support your fellow #GNO gals?
1. What has been your biggest challenge when trying to get healthy and fit?
2. What to you think will help motivate you to incorporate exercise into your life?
3. Do you notice fluctuations in your weight when you are experiencing changes in your life?
These and more to be answered Tuesday night!
Please leave any questions or suggestions you might have in the comment section and we’ll compile them for the Guest Tweets to tackle during #GNO.
Are you new to #GNO? FAQ here!
Join us Tuesday, January 13 at 6 p.m. PST (9 Eastern) on Twitter (#gno) for an evening of health and exercise tips, support, goal setting, as well as your favorite #gno gal
chatter. RSVP here with your twitter url…. not your website url!
(Example: http://twitter.com/jyl_momif)
Member Questions:
- “How do you motivate yourself to start exercising” also If I walk up and down the stairs in my house 20x’s- does that count? RachelFerrucci
- “Is it better to walk at a steady pace or do like the book Body for Life suggests a pattern of increasing your pace for a few minutes then slowing down?”
- Would love to find support from a virtual exercise buddy!
