A couple of beefy happenings going on in my life this week – let me share! First up, a guest blog post I wrote for Beef Loving Texans, go check it out. Basically, I talk about my philosophy of NOT dieting in a restrictive way, but instead focusing on filling my plate with wholesome and real foods. You’ll also find some other good tips on portion control and serving sizes along with a crazy-easy breakfast recipe for a super thin frittata that cooks up on a baking sheet.
I have another guest post today on Core Power about how beef is a super food for SUPER ATHLETES! The folks at Core Power totally understand the benefits of beef for an active lifestyle – it was like preaching to the choir. Some days I time to grill up a steak, other days I rely on their high protein shakes for convenient refueling after a workout. Whether beef or a shake, getting enough protein is crucial to muscle recovery after exercise. Protein helps build back damaged muscle tissue, reduces cortisol levels and, when eaten in tandem with carbohydrates, helps the body to efficiently replenish glycogen stores.
Now, I’m excited to tell you about my new Soleus GPS Mini watch. Now, when I say “mini,” I definitely don’t mean that this watch skimps on functionality, not at all! Instead it has a welcomed petite and streamlined silhouette that is NOTHING like that old dinosaur GPS I had been wearing for years. Soleus Running is totally right when they say “big things come in little packages,” — they are referring to the size of watch, but it also applies to the possible end result of wearing this watch – a PR. IF you are a runner or triathlete of any ability, you know exactly how BIG of a deal that even a super small 1 or 2 second PR can be and this GPS watch can help you get there. Big things DO come in little packages!
Anyway, onto the awesomeness of this cute GPS watch. It does everything I need it to. It keeps tables on my speed, distance and pace. It has a 100-lap memory, automatic lap slips, a calorie counter, simple 4-button interface, weighs less than 2 ounces, costs only around $100, comes in a variety of colors and more – check out all the other features here. Plus, awesome Olympic runner mama Kara Groucher wears one AND on the back plate the watch says “Sweat can be sexy,” so ‘nuff said.
So, whoohoo . . . I get to give a Soleus Mini GPS Watch away to help one of my readers look great while achieving new levels of badassery.
This giveaway is sponsored by Soleus, however all review opinions are my own. Enter through the Rafflecopter app below!
I am a data junkie and you can usually find me running with multiple technologies. I love having all the info on my wrist. I’m hoping to find ONE thing I can use and feel confident about getting accurate information.
I love wearing a GPS watch, but sometimes its nice to just run and not think about any of it too. The Soleus watch looks super cute and would be so nice to have a smaller one instead of my giant watch. It looks like it would be great for everday wear almost!!
I love wearing a GPS watch as I am a competitor elite runner!! I also am obsessed with watches and love to have as many as possible in all colors and sizes!! Running shoes and watches are my favorite things !!!!
I WANT a GPS watch! I just use my phone and the Nike app right now!
I need a GPS watch. I am just using my phone right now.
I have not gotten the chance to try a GPS watch of any sort before. But would like to!
BADASSERY!!!
That’s my new favorite word 🙂
It’s the best word EVER!
I’ve never worn a GPS watch before but I love how convenient it can be! Thanks for the giveaway!
I have tried a few GPS – Bia and Garmin. Loved the Bia size just wasn’t loud enough on the beep!
Good looking watch, small size is important to me. I don’t want a brick on my wrist 😉
That GPS looks and sounds awesome! I love the pink color, but it also looks so comfortable. I want to win!
I would love to have a small, unobtrusive GPS watch to wear at my Tris and races. Right now a use my iPhone with an app… Very clunky and inefficient! This would be such a blessing in streamlining my race day gear!
I am all about that beef! For some reason I go through phases with red meat, and right now I can’t get enough.
I totally am a believer that your body tells you what it needs – so keep eating the beef!
This looks just perfect for my wrist since my ironman watch broke last month. Thanks for the review and hipping me to an alternative tri/running watch other then Garmin! GREAT FIND!
GREAT FIND! Thanks for the review and hipping me to an alternative tri/running watch other then Garmin! This looks just perfect for my wrist since my ironman watch broke last month.
Just got my first watch and definitely agree – it helped me PR in a 5k! Would love to try this one.
I’ve never worn a fit watch but would love to try one (especially since I’m training for a half marathon!)
I have not used one and i don’t think i would. I would love to win this for my daughter who is a runner.
No, I’ve never worn a GPS running watch.
I haven’t tried a GPS running watch yet, but I think it would be a great motivator!
I have not worn a watch like this before but it looks great.
I have never worn one before. This is actually the first time i’m hearing about something like this.
No I have never wore one. But I thank it would help me a lot to keep track.
No, I have never worn a GPS watch before. I have wanted to try one really bad. I really like this one.
i feel like we collect gadgets. But i love trying out new ones, they are always improving! will have to check out the soleus next!
I have worn a watch with GPS capabilities and I actually like it. Now I had some other issues with the watch but that had nothing to do with the GPS capabilities. I would love to win this.
I have not worn a fit watch. I do have a Fitbit Charge HR on order though. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
Never wore one before, but with trying to get fit in 2015 this would probably come in handy.
No, never worn one before but would love to have one for myself
I’ve never worn a GPS watch before, but I’d love to try one out!
I’ve always been a Garmin girl. Would love to try Soleus. I’m a triathlete and data junkie! I think those two are redundant.
I love running with a gps watch, especially in areas that i don’t know well and don’t know the distance, it helps me make sure I go slower places on easy days too, I tend to run too fast otherwise
I NEVER HAD OR USED A GPS WATCH. I THINK I WOULD LOVE IT FROM READING THIS AMAZING ARTICLES.
I have never worn one but would be fun
no I have never worn one before. I am intrigued
I’ve never worn one before but I really want to try one out!
When I used to wear one, I loved the way it kept track of my miles that I ran.
I’ve never worn a GPS watch before, but this looks a lot cooler than some of the old Garmins that were huge.
I have never worn one but would love to try it out
I just got the Garmin Forerunner 220 for Christmas- I have worn it a small handful of times as I am running on the treadmill right now but I have found it to not be as accurate on the treadmill as it is outside.
I’ve used Garmin and TomTom before, but this watch looks awesome!!
This is a great review. I do not have a GPS watch, but i do have a garmin gps. Her ‘voice’ name is Samantha and she cannot take me from point A to point B without going down a few alleys, dead end streets and ‘off ramps’ that don’t exist. I would use this watch more for calories burned, pace/speed and distance.
I love garmins but they always seem to have problems. I am looking for a good replacement watch.
I haven’t worn one yet but I would love to own one!
I have never used one before, but very excited that it can track you
I haven’t worn a GPS running watch before would love to try this!
I have never worn one but would love to try it!
No i havn’t had one
What a cool watch!! Thanks for sharing happy weekend xo C
i have never worn a gps watch
I HAVEN’T WORN A GRP WATCH BEFORE BUT I WOULD LOVE TO TRY IT, I HAVE A FITBIT NOW BUT THAT DOES NOT TRACK MY TIME.
I have never worn a GPS running watch.
I haven’t worn one before. Thanks for the giveaway!
wow.. this looks amazing..thanks for the chance
I haven’t worn one before. I’d like to.
I have never worn one before.
I’ve never worn a GPS watch. I want one in the worst way as I beef up my running goals. I’ve been looking around, reading reviews, noting prices and features but I haven’t made a jump yet.
I Have Not Worn Or Owned A GPS Running Watch, I’d Love This!
Ive never worn one, but it sounds like it would be incredibly useful!
I have never worn a gps running watch before.
Great looking GPS watch. I like the small size of it. It would definitely be useful for running and it looks pretty too.
I haven’t worn a GPS running watch before. I like the convenience, colors, and accuracy.
No, I have not worn a GPS running watch before. I would certainly love to try one out.
No, I’ve never worn one before but my hubby has one and I’m a little jealous! I love the look of this one…super cute and a nice bright color!
I have never worn one before. I have worn a fitness tracker. I dislike sleeping in it since i tend to wack myself in the face with it.
I have never used a GPS watch before but I would love to. I agree with you about how motivating and inspiring a PR is. I love that it keeps tables of speed/distance/pace. Awesome watch!!
I haven’t used a GPS watch before. Would love to try one out.
Love to wear a GPS watch. Started walking regularly as a part of my New Year Resolution and enjoying it. Thanks for the chance.
i never wore a GPS watch but it looks like it would be useful
I have never used one but would love to I think it would give great feedback and be awesome motivation
I have never tried one/worn one, but I would love to try it!
have never worn a gps watch before
We are a low-tech family, so I didn’t even know a GPS watch existed.
I have not worn one, but would like to give it a go.
I have never worn a GPS watch before.
I have never owned or won a running watch before but run daily so this would be a great asset for me.
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I have never worn a GPS running watch before. I don’t run, but I do walk a lot. It’s something I will be checking out. Thanks for the giveaway, I love finding new products.
I never have but would love to!
I have never worn a watch like this before, but it seems cool.
I have not work a GPS running watch before, but would love to try one out!
I have not used a GPS watch before when exercising. Thanks!!
I have never had one or wore one but would sure like too.
I haven’t worn a GPS watch before I have worn a fitness band and I love it
I have never worn a GPS watch before, I would love to have this one.
No I personally have not but my brother has one and raves about it. I would like to have it to keep my mind in tune with what I am doing and what I need to do more. Something tangible.
Thank You for the giveaway…my wife (i.e. the runner) has hinted that she wants a GPS watch for her upcoming B-day; she currently uses a regular sports watch to time her runs & swim laps, but has been looking around at software lately to get more of an empirical analysis of her workouts.
No, I have never worn that kind of watch!
I have not yet worn a GPS watch yet.
No, I have never worn one before.