I love jewelry because jewelry always fits whether you gain 2lbs or 20.

And when jewelry is also fit, I’m sold!

Sarah Wilson, the founder and jewelry designer behind Fashletics (where Strength Is Style), invited me to take a look around her site. It took me about 2 seconds to find something for myself…

…and a few gifts.

I think my sister-in-law, Dawn who ran her first 1/2 marathon a few weeks ago (Yeah, Dawn!), and Shay who is training for her first marathon this year, both need this charm:

But I digress.

I happen to think Sarah, our silver medalist, is a triple threat. Not only is she an incredible artist, but an athlete and personal trainer, too. So it is no surprise that her jewelry mirrors her passion for fitness.

There’s something for just about everyone on Fashletics.com, from runners, to lifters, to kettlebellers, to cross-fitters. And, if you want something custom like a Fitness & Spice logo (wink, wink) or race date, for example, you can get that, too.

Swing by and check them out!

Now I really must grab a quick bite and go to the gym so I can earn my silver metal!

I love watching the Biggest Loser. It’s full of ups and downs, sweat and tears, drama and triumphs, commercials and more commercials. That being said (and all in good fun)…

Here are a few things I’ve learned from watching the Biggest Loser:

• Bob can solve any problem with a Ziploc bag and a stick of Extra Sugar Free Gum
• The only reason why Jillian never loses her voice is because she drinks a lot of Brita filtered water
• The more the contestants cry the more water weight they lose before stepping on the scale. But then again…
• Johnson & Johnson should be a sponsor next season so there will be NO MORE TEARS!
• If this personal training gig doesn’t work out, Jillian has a great career ahead of her as a Biggest Loser psychologist
• Getting a bodybugg at 24 Hour Fitness does not require a prescription
• If you’re going to get kicked off the ranch get kicked off before they make you run the marathon
• It takes exactly 1 hour and 55 commercials to weigh 2 contestants

What have you learned from watching this commercial, I mean, reality TV show?

Now I really must go hop on my StreetStrider and go meet Shay at Subway!

Impulse shopping is nothing new to me, but kettlebell training is brand spanking new.

When Shay posted a link to a DVD her trainer created, I jumped on her kettlebell bandwagon. I was looking for a DVD that would teach me proper technique and give me a good workout and that’s exactly what I got with Alysia Gadson’s Ultimate Kettlebell workout DVD‘s.

Alysia describes kettlebell training as “cardio under load.”

She’s right.

My heart and my muscles were pumpin with her workouts.

In case you’re curious, here’s what’s included on the 3 DVD’s:

• An intro to kettlebells including weight recommendations, proper form, history of kettlebell training, yadda, yadda, yadda
• 3 sweaty 30-minute workouts
• A 15 minute butt-kicking bonus swing workout and a series of stretches

Here, take a look:

What I like most about the Ultimate Kettlebell DVD’s is that there are no bells and whistles. Scratch that. There are plenty of kettlebells on the DVD, just not a lot of extra noise. Alysia really keeps the focus on form, breath, and doing the work. I like her style.

Now I really must go thank Shay and the kettlebell queen and then go play on my swing set.

Shay challenged me to create a mango protein shake under 200 calories. I did not dance around, I went straight to my blender and whipped up this low calorie, highly-delicious…

Mango Tango

• 1/3 cup frozen mangos [35 cals]
• 1/2 cup unsweetened So Delicious Coconut Milk – [25 cals]
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (not quite a ‘full scoop’) – [100 cals]
• 3/4 – 1 cup water
• Ice
• Stevia to taste

Combine all ingredients in a mixer. Blend. Garnish with one of those cute little umbrellas.

How does it taste? Exactly like a refreshing tropical vacation, minus the sand and cabana boy. But Shay didn’t ask for all that, so my work here is done.

Now I really must go give Shay a call and tell her to shake up some mangos and whey.