‘#plantPOWER’ Category

  1. #plantPOWER Wrap-Up & Take Virtual MindBodyBarre Classes with Me!

    February 28, 2013 by Heather

    Le sigh. Where to begin?

    There are only so many ways to say “thank you” but it never gets old hearing it, does it? So, THANK YOU! As we tie the knot on our second #plantPOWER challenge, I have nothing but gratitude and love to express. Thank you for participating, thank you for creating, and thank you for LIVING and EMBODYING the #plantPOWER message. This challenge is so much more than plant-based foods. What we put into our bodies is so important because it allows us to show up for our lives in our best state. But also important is why we’re doing it. It’s so important to listen to your intuition with everything, and we’re going to be building upon that with the NEXT #plantPOWER challenge!

    Kasey and I also have another one-week challenge up our sleeves that we’re going to roll out before the next #plantPOWER challenge. It’s a biggie! Keep an eye out for that in the next couple of months. 

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    In case you missed out on any of the amazing content, here’s a re-cap of all 27 days of the #plantPOWER challenge:

    1. Almond Breeze Giveaway
    2. Brad’s Raw Foods Giveaway
    3. Cream Coconut-Curry Roasted Veggies
    4. Dream it and DO it!
    5. Eat a Rainbow!
    6. Becoming Friends with your Food
    7. Green Juice Recipe from Monica @MoniMeals & Nutrex Spirulina Giveaway
    8. Healthy Snacks, Happiness, and Headbands!
    9. Indian Food
    10. Julieanna Hever’s Plant-Based Eating for Dummies Book Giveaway
    11. Kidney Bean & Spaghetti Squash Bake from Danielle @CleanFoodCF
    12. LOVE Pudding!
    13. Mary’s Gone Crackers Giveaway
    14. NRG Matrix Giveaway
    15. On-the-Go: Jessica’s Cookie Dough Bites & barre Giveaway
    16. Peace of Mind
    17. Quinoa Apple Bake
    18. Rockin’ Raw Juice from Heidi @Juicingpedia
    19. Shakeology Giveaway & Soul Space
    20. Trust to Live your Truth!
    21. Ultimate Carrot-Pumpkin Chili from Lucie @FitSwissChick
    22. Vega Giveaway
    23. Wellness and…WOW!
    24. eXperience Life! (my person favorite from this challenge)
    25. YOGA!
    26. ZEST, baby!
    27. Winners Reveal

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    You may or may not have noticed a new button on the blog’s side bar. 

    Want to take virtual barre fitness classes with me? Good news: YOU CAN! Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. EST, I will be teaching a virtual barre fitness class through Mind Body Barre, the studio where I am a barre fitness instructor. Teaching barre is one of my true passions. I love helping people to push themselves out of their comfort zone and connect with their bodies. Barre is truly an amazing workout for this. 

    You’re probably wondering what a barre fitness class is like. Well, in a word, it’s awesome. Every Monday, I’ll be giving you an incredible total-body workout. Throughout the class, we’ll work everything: arms, abs, thighs, booty, calves – you name it and we’ll work it! In between segments, we’ll stretch our muscles to relieve and lengthen them. We’ll close with a deep stretch and meditation! This is what makes Mind Body Barre so unique … it truly is all about establishing a mind-body connection – we just-so-happen to kick your @$$ while doing it. ;)  

    If you’re interested in getting 15% off five classes, click here and create a login name by clicking “Sign Up!” at the top of the page. After you’re set up, choose the “Fitness Classes” option from the drop down menu, click the 5 Virutal Fitness Classes package, and enter “fortheloveofkale” in the PROMOTION CODE box. You can also choose to take one virtual class for $12 dollars. It’s totally up to you!

    Want more info? Still not totally convinced? Click here! All of the Mind Body Barre fitness instructors are amazing. They truly inspire me every day. Thanks to Angela’s vision, we have built a beautiful community rooted in love. I hope to see you in class this Monday! 

    Stay lovely,
    Heather


  2. #plantPOWER Round II WINNERS REVEAL!

    February 27, 2013 by Heather

    Okay, friends. Where do I even begin? There are only so many ways to tell someone thank you and tell tell that they’re amazing. But it never gets old, right? ;) So, THANK YOU. YOU ARE AMAZING! I can speak for Kasey too here when I say that we were totally blown away by your enthusiasm  dedication, and creativity this round. One of our goals for this #plantPOWER challenge was to make it more than just about food. We really wanted to emphasize the mind-body connection between fueling your body and I think we totally nailed it together!

    More on that tomorrow!  In the mean time, who’s ready for the winners reveal?! Below are all winners for the 10 giveaways. As cliche as it sounds, we are all winners. Kasey and I hope that the giveaways are a cool added bonus for you and that, really, this challenge helped you tap into your own creativity and get to know and love yourself a bit more.

    Almond Breeze Giveaway

    Prize: 3 single-serve bottles of unsweetened vanilla almond milk and 3 coupons!

    Kaylee (@kkayleee):

    Melissa (@melrenee13):

     

    Brad’s Raw Foods Giveaway 

    Prize: One case of assorted raw chips and crackers!

    Kristin:

    Hayley (@Hayley_Caslin):

    Nutrex-Hawaii Spirulina Giveaway

    Prize: Hawaiian Supernutrients Health Pack featuring Hawaiian Spirulina powder and tablets, BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin, helpful books on these super powerful nutrients, a t-shirt, and drawstring bag!

     Annie (@avocadoathlete):

    BAMR Bands Giveaway

    Prize: One headband of your choice!

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    Stephanie (@gingerader)

     

    Sami @ http://savoringthesweetestlife.com/

    Julieanna Hever Plant Based Dietitian Book Giveaway

    Prize: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

    • April Pinkney (blog entry)
    • @ClayBerg485 (Instagram)
    • @TrainLikeAChamp (Instagram)
    • @marygal640909 (Twitter)
    • Maya Craig (blog entry)

     

    Mary's Gone Crackers Giveaway

    Prize: 1 box of crackers, 1 box of pretzels, 1 box of the NEW bread crumbs!

     

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    NRG Matrix Giveaway

    Prize: One 30-day scoop container! 

    • @Angelee0801 (Instagram)
    • Alexis @FitPossible (twitter)
    • JessicaLynne118 (Instagram)

     

    Real Food Barre Giveaway

    Prize: One bar of your choice!

    • Brittany Barr @BarrToTable (Twitter)

     

    Shakeology Giveaway

    Prize: Vegan Shakeology Pack - 1 Chocolate Vegan Shakeology packet & 1 Tropical Strawberry packet 

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    • Kim Perry (blog Entry)


     Vega Giveaway

    Prize: Vega One: All-in-One Nutritional Shake Small Tub French Vanilla, Vega Energizing Smoothie 285g Tropical Tango,  Thrive Foods: Nutrient Dense, Plant-based Recipes for Peak Health – Brendan Brazier’s Book, · Vega Shopping Bag 

    • @Clean_Lovin (Instagram)
    • @jenniferp1980 (Instagram)
    • @Janinebruno415 (Instagram) 

     

    Grand Prize Winner
     

    Megan (@gameme on Instagram) seriously blew us away. She posted a new gourmet-style #plantPOWER recipe every single day and truly lived out the #plantPOWER lifestyle mind, body, and spirit. THANK YOU so much, Megan, for inspiring all of us and for sharing your gifts with this community. We love you and appreciate everything you do! IF YOU'RE NOT FOLLOWING THIS GIRL, GET ON IT!

    For your grand prize, you will win a custom #plantPOWER origami owl necklace personally designed by me and Kasey! 

    CONGRATS TO ALL OF YOU!

    ATTENTION ALL WINNERS: Please email me at heather@fortheloveofkale.com with the heading "#plantPOWER Giveaway." In the description, please include your name, address, and prize that you won. Thank you!

    Thank you so much to all of the #plantPOWER companies who sponsored and donated product! We're so grateful to you. 

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    Stay lovely,
    Heather

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    Kasey and I are each participating in two fun events for March!

    FREE May Cause Miracles Conference!

    Are you ready to experience miracles?! DUH. 


    My teacher and mentor Gabrielle Bernstein is hosting a FREE virtual conference with over TWENTY of the most inspirational thought leaders of our generation. Join me and sign up at this link: http://bit.ly/13b68IK

     

    Kaseywill be hosting a Challenge Loop #PowerbowlADay challenge via IDEA Fitness.

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    How you can join in & spread the word:

      • Read the Details of the challenge
      • Download the APP here
      • (or) Join in on the website here

  3. #plantPOWER Round II: Z is for…ZEST!

    February 26, 2013 by Heather

    Ashley (@ashleyandreason) says “Y” is for “YES YOU CAN!” This girl is SO inspiring!

    “Y” is for #yesyoucan ! a year ago I was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and decided to take charge of my health!! I’ve never felt happier or healthier. So, these three pics describe me: I am a diabetic, me running my 5k, and my lunch today (a vegan wrap with avocado, homemade cauliflower hummus, and a tomato!) . “There is no diet that can do what eating healthy does!”

    Amanda (@clayberg485) made a yellow mellow smoothie! She calls it sunshine in a glass. How perfect!

    “Y is for YELLOW mellow smoothie [with] pineapple, mango, peach, coconut water, coconut almond milk, banana.”

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    Z is for…ZEST!

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    It’s hard to believe that we’ve arrived to the last day of our second #plantPOWER challenge. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart (and Kasey’s!) for all of your love, support, and incredible ability to spread the #plantPOWER message with love. We have created a movement that goes far beyond just food. It’s about what we’re putting into our bodies and also why we’re putting it into our bodies. Your zest for the #plantPOWER lifestyle is infectious and has breathed so much creativity and inspiration into me. 

    Even though the second challenge is over, there is MORE to come! Kasey and I have so many surprises up our sleeves for the next round and beyond. Trust us: #plantPOWER is not going anywhere. It’s only going to grow, expand, and enrich your lives even more!

    Speaking of zest, I’ve got a rockin’ recipe for you, incorporating orange zest. Kasey used orange zest in a recipe that she created for the two of us this weekend and inspired me to use it in this one.

    Zesty Harvest Quinoa Salad

    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Serves: 1

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 delicata squash, seeded and diced
    • 1/4 cup quinoa
    • 2 Tbsp pistachios
    • 2 Tbsp dried cherries
    • 1 large handful of greens of your choice (I used collard greens for this recipe)
    • 2 tsp. coconut oil
    • 3/4 tsp rosemary
    • 1/2 tsp sage
    • 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1 tsp spicy mustard (I love Emeril’s New York Deli mustard)
    • 1 tsp coconut aminos
    • Zest of 1/4 orange

     

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and place squash on the pan.
    • Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until squash becomes golden brown.
    • While squash is cooking, boil quinoa as directed.
    • Combine greens, coconut oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, coconut aminos, mustard, and spices in a sauce pan on low heat.
    • Stir to combine and all flavors to blend.
    • Once quinoa and squash and are done cooking, all them to the sauce pan and stir until everything is well mixed.
    • Allow to cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Serve and enjoy!

     

    Infuse a zest for life into your day. BRING the zest into every situation and to every encounter. A Course in Miracles tells us that “every encounter is a holy encounter.” Every person you meet gives you the opportunity to bring your love and light to the world. This is major  because it heightens your energy and heightens the person’s energy you are speaking with, creating a ripple effect of love. You never know who you can inspire and impact. So, get your ZEST on and channel that J’adore la vie mindset! 

    Stay lovely,
    Heather 

    P.S. – Check out Kasey’s awesome post today!

    P.P.S. – Today is the LAST DAY to enter ALL giveaways! You have until 5:00 p.m. EST.

     

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