It's The Goal to #BeFitAllYear

First I want to thank Fitapproach for the opportunity to participate in the #BeFitAllYear campaign. Because of them, I was provided with free product and the resources, tools and even a giveaway for you, for this awesome program I am about to tell you about.



If you've been following me for a while, you likely already know I am just getting back into daily workouts. After the luck of life made me lay off of it for longer than I would have liked.
The great news is, I am getting back into it. But with beginning fitness programs again, there are the normal challenges that come with starting up something, and sticking with it.

Which is why when I started the #BeFitAllYear program, the timing couldn't of been better. It literally came a few weeks ago, right when I first started taking those first few steps on the treadmill again.



THE WORKOUT CALENDAR

BeFit has designed this awesome program, to literally use to change your life with and become healthier year round.
Below, you'll see an example of one of the calendars, this one is the 30 day Fat Burn.
You can literally use their own calendars to help you with your individual goals


I've actually been on the 30 Day Fat Burn for a couple of weeks. It's been a great way to add a little additional to my walking/running as I am getting back into that portion of cardio in my life.

THE VIDEO'S

Your also not on your own, they have these killer workouts to go along with the program to help you along the way. They are free to watch too. Yes I said FREE.
Here is the short intro video showing what you can expect as they introduce the program.



I've done the Cardio Extreme workout a few times so far. I have to modify it just a little because with my back right now some of the weights movements aren't yet what I am able to do yet. But for the most part, it's been a fun way to get a good burn in and something different once a week.


NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Additionally, they have nutritional supplements to aid you along in your journey.  To be honest, I haven't ever really tried taking things like this as an aid to help me along.
So this has been something totally and completely new to me.
I was worried originally they would taste bad, but let me say right off they actually taste great.



The first product I have tried and have been using is BeFit PRE, they know there are 3 elements required for a great workout: ENERGY, ENDURANCE and FOCUS.
The flavor I had was the Fruit Punch, you literally just spoon a cup of the powder in and mix it with about 6 oz. of water. Although, I found I liked it with about 8 oz. of water.
You take it about 10-15 minutes before you workout.  Which fits perfectly with the timing to drink a glass of water before a workout. It helps improve muscle endurance, and gives you that energy booster.

Which right now since I am getting back into the swing of things, a little extra edge to get that energy definitely has helped me significantly!!!  I'm looking forward to continue using this.


Another product I tried was the BeFit BURN, its essentially a fat burner without the jitters. Not to mention Gluten Free, Sugar Free and GMO Free!


The last product I tried, which happens to be one of my favorites is the BeFit WHEY PROTEIN. There are actually several ways you can use this product. You can mix them in a blender with banana's or peanut butter to create different types of shakes.



For myself, I enjoyed mixing it with 8 oz. of milk.  One scoop is 100 calories, I mixed it with milk which for the one I used was another 100 calories, and I had myself a meal replacement.  The reason I mixed it with a little more liquid than it said to, if you know me, you know I am not a huge chocolate fan. So yes, I watered down the chocolate taste a little.
I have yet to mix it with a banana, but I can totally see how I would love that blended into it as well. It's great tasting, goes down smoothly no different than drinking a chocolate milk drink. (I believe they also carry this in Vanilla, but I am not using that one at this time.)

I really love using these as a meal replacement, breakfast and lunch.


So far I am really loving using the combination of these 3 products. Which brings me to the next part, you too can try them out if you'd like.
They have offered to allow me to extend a giveaway to you.  YAY are you so excited?

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Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse Memorial

This week I'd like to take you on my travels to Mount Rushmore National Park & Crazy Horse Memorial in the black hills of South Dakota.

Crazy Horse Memorial

Just about everyone in America has heard about the Magnificent Presidential faces carved in granite, and let me tell you if you have a chance to visit, I highly recommend taking a trip or stopping off to visit Mount Rushmore!


As you come up towards it, you get to pass through the Avenue of state flags.  I loved this picture, I remember my thoughts as I was walking up.  I was so excited to finally get to see in person what I'd only heard and viewed pictures before.

Before you go out to look at the monument. I'd suggest stopping off at the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center first, here you will get to learn a bit more about Mount Rushmore and how it was built, there are also exhibits and other facts there.


Then go take a little walk/hike, along the Presidential Trail, here you will get a chance to get up closer to these magnificent rock carvings.  You can also take a tour guide, I went on one for a little while.  We had a great ranger who told us lots of stories and interesting facts.  The other half, I just walked on my own.  There is also a Sculpture Studio where Gutzon Borglum spent his time on the model for the sculpture.


It's actually in such a beautiful place, the black hills which aren't really black:) are filled with beautiful pine tree's.  There are a few other exhibits and interesting facts to learn about while you are walking the trail.

After you have finished the trail, and seen all you'd like to see.  Plan on taking a little drive down the road, to a monument in progress.  Crazy Horse Memorial.


Crazy Horse Memorial is a work in progress, meaning there is a pretty good chance the day you visit they will be working on carving the monument.  When will it be finished?  Well, as I remember being told while I visited, your guess is as good as theirs.  This monument is privately funded and has been since 1998, meaning they are accepting donations at any time to help continue the work.
They turned down federal assistance years ago as a tribute of respect to the great Lakota Chief Crazy Horse, and decided to have it funded by donations only.


The face of Crazy Horse, is easy to see.  The rest, you have to look a little.  They do have painted outlines where they are carving to help give you a better idea of how the finished product will look like.


However, if you are anything like me, you need a little bit more to go on.  They have this beautiful statue outside the Indian Museum.  The above white statue, is exactly how the huge mountain when finished will look.  Pretty amazing!  I hope they finish it in my lifetime, because I would definitely go back to see the finished product.

Not that it isn't interesting visiting now and seeing the work in progress.  There is large campus that has a welcome center, Indian museum, Restaurants, gift shops, Educational workshops and studio's. Well worth an hour or two to stop by!
I actually really enjoyed walking around the different displays in the museums, probably my favorite part of this monument.



After, as it starts to turn into dusk, I highly recommend traveling back Mount Rushmore for the evening lighting ceremony.  I really enjoyed this program and tribute to veterans!  It was great and the lighting of the sculpture is beautiful.


Truthfully, you can very easily do both in one day and not feel rushed at all.  But if you have more time, I am sure you will find many other things you'll love to do and see as you visit.  Not to mention sightseeing around the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota!





IF YOU GO, MOUNT RUSHMORE:

*  There are no fee's to visit the memorial, but if you plan to park your car you will pay for parking
*  You can likely see everything you'd like to see in 1-3 hours, but if you have longer time they have other programs you can sign up for.
*  Lighting ceremony and other programs are seasonal
*  Park is open year long.
*  No camping or lodging in the park itself, but there are lots of nearby options.

IF YOU GO, CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL:

*  There is a charge to visit this memorial, when I went it cost $10.  However, it is free to Native Americans and Military Personal, you can visit their website HERE to learn more.
*  Memorial is open year round, times differ each season.
*  If you have additional money you want to spend you can take a tour to the base or even right up to stand next to the face.



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