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The weekend is a time for fun, so today I’m going to be give you all tid bits of lots of fun stuff that you should know about.

Event: America the Beautiful-Ride for Unity
What Is It:America The Beautiful” is this awesome documentary by Darryl Roberts. During the film he tries to uncover what makes a person beautiful. He interviews people, follows a runway model who begins her career at 12 (or 14, can’t remember), and just does an excellent job in showing how subjective beauty can be if we allow it. Anyway, his follow up film, “America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments” documents the country’s obsession with losing weight. Now, as a fitness and health nut and a person who has devoted a lot of time to reading studies about how unhealthy this country is, I appreciate the unpreachy tone Roberts takes on. He’s good at finding various perspectives on a topic, so you won’t feel like you just watched a film about the “evils of beauty”. If you haven’t seen his films you’re missing out. Plus, I’ve corresponded with him and he’s so so so soooooo nice! Anyway, so the bike ride is to raise money for NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) and RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network). Since I know many people who have been affected by EDs and abuse, I think this bike ride is an awesome idea!
Where & When: Elgin, Chicago; June 29, 2013.
Details: There will be 3 rides; one 10-mile, one 20-mile, and the other 40-miles. If you want to read more about it, let me know and I’ll email you all the information
Register: Ride for Unity

Store to Know: HealthyChic.com
What Is It: An online store where you can buy fitness clothes & equipment, good-for-you beauty products, and nutrition stuff.
Why You’ll Love It: Items are affordable! Think of it like an Amazon store exclusively for the fit and healthy crowd.
Fav Item: The Po Campo Bag. I pitched this bag when I was an intern at SHAPE. It’s chic in that “I care about the environment” sort of way and it can be strapped on to the handles of your bike, stroller…whatever; making it perfect for riding students or workers.

Photo Credit: HealthyChic.com

Photo Credit: HealthyChic.com

Tumblr to Know: InHue Magazine
Address: inhuemag.tumblr.com
Why Should You Follow It: Hmmm…I don’t know. Besides the fact I’m the magazine’s fitness reporter, the mag’s Tumblr has inspiration pics, food porn, and awesome infographs. You can also follow the Tumblr for Fit is the New Black at Fitisthenewblack.tumblr.com.

Recipe of the Moment: PB & Chocolate Chip Protein Shake
Ingredients:
1.5 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 banana
1 scoop of vanilla vegan protein powder
2 TBS of P2B
1 TBS of PB
3 TBS of non-dairy creamer
2 TBS of mini chocolate chips
Ice
Directions:
Put ingredients in blender, blend and enjoy.
Why You’ll Love It: This sh!t is like a milkshake that is good for you! You’ll get some potassium, loads of protein, and more calcium than if you used cow milk.

My cell phone sucks at photos, but...

My cell phone sucks at photos, but…



Workout to Try:
Kettlebell Strength Workout
Why You’ll Love It: It will challenge your muscles while breaking the monotony of regular lifting.
Thanks to: Tribesports.com, who is responsible for the workout and infograph.
kettle ball

What are you doing this weekend? Are you planning on working out or eating at some new swanky veg restaurant? Maybe you’re just chillaxing at home. Whatever you’re doing, let me know.



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