Keep Balanced this Summer with Balance Bare Bars Giveaway

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I walked 29,000 steps this past weekend. Half of that uphill as that is what happens when walking up a mountain right? When I arrive at the top and have views like this…it is all worth it.

Photo by brother. Isn't it beautiful?
Photo by brother. Isn’t it beautiful?

According to a recent survey by Balance Bar, 43% of Americans feel most balanced during the summer! I know I do. It’s easier to get outside and enjoy the weather while it’s nice.

To help you feel good inside and out this summer, Balance Bar is sharing Gabby Reece’s tips for staying active and smart eating:

Make it your own: There is not one right way to get it done. There is the right way that works for you. When it comes to eating healthy, find the foods you like and implement those into your daily diet. The same goes for exercise. If you hate the gym then find something outside that is manageable for you. This is not about torture; this is about creating a lifestyle that you can do week after week.

Watch the calendar: Use summer for motivation to shape up but don’t wait for June 21st. If you wait until summer actually starts, you’ll feel rushed and end up crash dieting or doing a crazy workout schedule. I personally like to keep a calendar in my kitchen and cross off the days as I countdown to bikini weather. The visual reminder – right where you eat – is helpful in keeping you on track.

Sign up a friend: We tend to be more successful at accomplishing some type of exercise if we have an accountability partner. Solicit a friend and maybe use this as your time to connect. You can train for a 5k together or join an outdoor boot camp; there are a lot more options now that the weather is improving.

Balance Bar tips

Plan to snack: Take snacks (like fruit, nuts or a Balance Bar®) wherever you go to prevent mindless eating. If I have an afternoon or early evening workout planned, I make sure to have one of these handy an hour or so before so that I have plenty of energy to get in a good workout.

Variety is key: Make as many meals as you can at home so you can control your nutrition. These are some of my favorite recipes,– fresh and full of veggies for springtime! To keep things interesting and fresh at my house, I try to rotate foods. One night I may go for something heavier with veggies and grains, and then the next night focus on proteins. I really try to change up the food and create a great deal of variety.

Each day is a new chance and it’s never too late: If you fall out of your summer shape up routine one day, don’t sweat it. Forgive yourself and move on – and just keep moving!

See some of Gabby’s favorite fitness moves and Gabby’s tips for balancing fitness and a busy schedule.

Do you feel more Balanced in the summer?

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I received product as part of a sponsored collaboration with Balance Bar. All opinions are my own. This giveaway will end on July 10, 2015 at midnight EST. Winners will be drawn via rafflecopter. Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and they will have 48 hours to reply before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to anyone in the US and you must be 18 years of age or older. Giveaway not affiliated with Facebook & I release them of liability. Winner will be posted in the rafflecopter widget.

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