Asheville Trip & Vega Contest Results

This weekend T & I drove the 4 hours to Asheville for a day trip.
We ran a 9 mile training run to sight see and then took a 2 hour hike through the Pisgah Forrest.

We also checked out downtown Asheville for a bit and had a yummy late lunch (and some local ice cream) before heading back.

I took my Vega hiking with me to snap a photo for their Get Energized contest.
It starts August 1st and I may be asking you all to help vote.
(I never win anything and it would be cool to try.)

Now it is time for one of you to win though.... 

Congrats Andrea your twitter follow was #16.  I'll be contacting you.
Email backatsquarezero@gmail.com your shipping address
and phone number (for tracking).
Expect a Very Big box of smoothies very soon.

Vega Energizing Smoothie Review & Giveaway

When Vega contacted me about trying their Energizing Smoothie I was pretty excited.  While I have been working on this fitness/healthy living things for a bit now I haven't tried any type of powders, shakes, smoothies, etc. yet...

So I checked out Vega online and found this on their website:

Energize your day with a convenient, on-the-go nutrient boost. Energizing Smoothie gives you the all-natural, plant-based goodness you expect from Vega—complete with protein, fiber and Omega-3—but unlike traditional smoothies, you only need water to shake and go. In four mouth-watering flavors: mixed tropical fruits, chocolate, vanilla almond and berries (plus an unflavored natural), Energizing Smoothie is so delicious it will make you forget how healthy it is.

One serving of Vega Energizing Smoothie features

• Two servings of veggies
• 10 g of complete, plant-based protein
• 5 g of fiber
• 1 g of Omega-3

I have to admit I was pretty excited about the chance to try something I'd never had before and also the two complete servings of veggies seemed super awesome since I am a hardcore fruit addict, but probably only eat one serving of veggies a day.

Super excited when my 5 trial samples showed up,

but then the next day I was surprised with an entire box full.
5 huge multi serving bags.  Thanks Vega!

Natural is just that, natural.  Not a really a flavor.  I found I liked it... 

the tropical

and the berry best when mixed with fresh berries, and greek yogurt

Yummy!

The Vanilla Almond and 

the Choc-A-Lot were my favorites.

I liked them best when they were mixed with coconut milk.

Very good.
In truth though, I did not like them as much when they were just mixed with water, maybe that is because I am a newbie to powders and smoothies, but I liked them mixed this way instead. 

Also, as you all know I am always counting calories, but I didn't feel guilty about these because the Choc-A-Lot had the most at 105 and many were only in the 90s.

*Disclaimer - This is not a sponsored post.  While Vega did give me free smoothies to review all opinions expressed are my own.

Would you like to win a big box of Vega Energizing Smoothies to try?
You get all 5 large bags so you can try each flavor!  That is 60 smoothies worth!

Here is the exciting part, once again you have multiple opportunities to win:

*Select one entry method, or complete all 5 for five times the chance of winning!


1. Tell me what you would mix your Vega Energizing Smoothie mix with or which flavor you think will be your favorite. (leave a comment)


2. Follow BackatSquareZero, button on the right hand side, so you can stay up to date on all my giveaways. 
(leave a comment telling me when you've done this or if you're already a follower)


3. Follow me on Twitter @BackatSquare0 to stay up to date on all my latest news. 
(leave a comment telling me when you've done this or if you're already a follower)


4.Follow Vega on Twitter @VegaTeam 
(leave a comment telling me when you've done this or if you're already a follower)


5. Tweet the following: 
I want to #GetEnergized with @VegaTeam Smoothies and @BackAtSquare0 http://backatsquarezero.blogspot.com
(leave a comment telling me you tweeted it out)

The winner will be announced Sunday night at 5:00 Eastern time.

Be sure you leave a separate comment for each method of entry.

A random number generator will be used & each comment counts as one entry.

Good luck:)

Mezamashii Winner

So needless to say I feel honored to have been chosen to be a part of the Mezamashii Project from Mizuno.  I pretty much went ecstatic when I found out and then was so stoked about the contest I even did my very first vlog.  
However, even more excitement hit when these bad boys came in the mail yesterday!  Free shoes... Thank you Mizuno!

I normally wear the Wave Creation, but took this chance to try something new - Wave Enigma.  Cannot wait to try them out tonight.  On top of that I was so dorky, twitching, can't believe I am getting free shoes happy, when I talked to the shoe fit specialist on the phone I forgot to inquire about color.  So these could have should up in baby poop brown or cat vomit orange (Your cat doesn't vomit orange? hmmm...).  So when they showed up I about lost it.  My two favorite colors - on one shoe - SHUT IT!
Wait... the guy who took my order works for Mizuno, knows my favorite colors - if he is over 5'10 I am going to need someone to hook this up pronto!  Future Mrs. Mizuno here I come.


But, now on to what you have all been waiting for - Which one of you gets to join me in the Mizuno Mezamashii (free shoe) adventure?

Wow.  All the way at the end... Here is comment number 278.

Melissa barely made it in under the 5:00 deadline, if it had been 1 minute later I would not have counted her. Cutting it close Melissa, but you made it congrats.  

I hope you have another brilliant run.

Please email me at backatsquarezero@gmail.com with your email address, phone number, and shipping address so I can turn your info into Mizuno.  (And the plus about Tweeting a giveaway - I can now easily find you there to make sure you know about your winnings.)

The Time I Chickened Out

Went to Lululemon (LOVE!)  

*All model pictures are from their site.

Really wanted this tank,

but was too self conscious to try it on.

So I found a somewhat similar style, but with a bit more coverage.

I had trouble picking between black and the blue patterned, but went with the blue.

I loved the long length of this tank and the cool detailing on the back.
However, unlike the model I will never be wearing a matching bra,
some days I'm just lucky to find matching socks.

I love my Run: A Marathon Crop so much that I got it in the short version.
It still has the same great deep pockets and zip key holder.
Now, it's time to pray I have finally found a pair of shorts that won't give me chub rub.  Fingers crossed guys!
I also splurged and got another pair of crops.
They didn't have the Marathon in my size,
 so I decided to try the Run: Nothing to Hide Crop.
I love that it has the same deep pockets and really like the fold over waist band.
Too bad it doesn't have a zip key pocket.

However, while I found great clothes
(My reward for finishing the Run Streak was supposed to be one pair of pants, whoops!)
I totally wussed out on my other goal.
The first time I went into Lululemon opening weekend I feel in LOVE.
Loved how cute, comfortable, and functional the clothes were,
 and loved how friendly and helpful the salespeople were.
I knew this was a group I wanted to somehow be a part of...
then I found out they have Lululemon Ambassadors.
Dream come true.  Right?
I applied, but never heard anything back.
I figured talking to people at the store was the way to go
(since ambassadors are location specific and chosen at the local store level).

I was ready....
I went on a Tuesday at 11:30 so the store wouldn't be as busy
Wore my favorite LuLulemon crops and mint green tank.
Carried my brand new blog business cards in my purse.
Was a fabulous customer buying 2 shirts, shorts, and a pair of crops.
But, did I mention anything to anyone about my application or my desire to be an ambassador - No!
You guessed it,
I totally chickened out.
Now what?
What would you all do if you were in my situation?  Help!

However, I did get a pretty walk around downtown out of it and
lunch at one of my favorite healthier places, Taziki's.
I had a Greek Salad Gyro add grilled chicken with fresh fruit as my side.
Then I stopped and got fro-yo to drown my sorrows.
Mostly nonfat no sugar added coconut with a bit of strawberry on top.
It's covered in blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, coconut, a few yogurt raisins, plus one piece each of: brownie, cookie dough, and reeses cup.

Then when I got home I had a surprise waiting.
A box of Vega Energizing Smoothies.
I cannot wait to bust into these.
You can all look forward to a review
and the chance to win your very own box next week:)

Mizuno Mezamashii Free Shoe Giveaway

Contest Over.  See winner at Mezamashii Winner.

I am constantly raving about my love of Mizuno, but about a week ago I shared my excitement about being picked to be part of the Mezamashii project.  Missed the explanation of what the Mezamashii Project is, no problem, check it out here.

Basically, Mizuno is striving to bring Brilliant Runs to more and more people.  Genius idea!

I am ridiculously excited about this... as if you couldn't tell from my video.

Now for the part you've all been waiting for - The Giveaway.
If you win you will receive your own free pair of Mizunos and become part of the Mezamashii Project yourself.  So how do you enter you ask?  
That is the exciting part, you have multiple opportunities:
*Select one entry method, or complete all 5 for five times the chance of winning!


1. Tell me about a brilliant run you have had or about the brilliant run of your dreams. (leave a comment)


2. Follow BackatSquareZero, button on the right hand side, so you can stay up to date on my Mizuno love and all my brilliant runs. 
(leave a comment telling me when you've done this or if you're already a follower)


3. Follow me on Twitter @BackatSquare0 to stay up to date on all my latest news. 
(leave a comment telling me when you've done this or if you're already a follower)


4.Follow Mizuno on Twitter @MizunoRunning 
(leave a comment telling me when you've done this or if you're already a follower)


5. Tweet the following: 
I want to win a #BrilliantRun through @BackatSquare0 and the @MizunoRunning #Mezamashii Project http://backatsquarezero.blogspot.com 
(leave a comment telling me you tweeted it out)


Giveaway starts now and ends Thursday, July 12th at 5:00EST.
I will be using a random number generator to choose the winner.
*Be sure you leave a separate comment for each entry method you use, as each comment will count as a separate entry.  This means you have up to 5 chances to win.  Good luck!

Winner Winner

Ignore the horrible screen shot of my old computer and lets focus on the important - Out of the 20 comments I got on the t-shirt give away #16 is the winner.  


Congratulations to: 

Vanessa Richins MyersJune 8, 2012 3:47 PM

I like I'm Here for the Free Food in Forest Green, size L

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Vanessa I'm so excited to have you as a new follower and very happy you won.  I'll be emailing you to get shipping info for your BackAtSquareZero shirt.  Or, you can always email me directly at backatsquarezero@gmail.com

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