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Fit Chic: Paleo Challenge + Yummie Giveaway

Paleo Challenge: Athleisure + Stretching: Yummie Athletic Wear from Heather of MyLifeWellLoved.com

Paleo Challenge: Mom Fitness Athleisure Look + Stretching: Yummie Athletic Wear from Heather of MyLifeWellLoved.com

Paleo Challenge: Calf Stretch + Athleisure Look + Stretching: Yummie Athletic Wear from Heather of MyLifeWellLoved.com

"I really regret that run." said no one ever. Running quote from Paleo Challenge. Girl Running. Athleisure Look + Stretching: Yummie Athletic Wear from Heather of MyLifeWellLoved.com

Paleo Challenge: Athleisure Wear for the spring. Yummie Athletic Wear from Heather of MyLifeWellLoved.com

Paleo Challenge: Spring Athletic Wear

 

Paleo Challenge: Athleisure + Run: Yummie Athletic Wear from Heather of MyLifeWellLoved.com

It’s day #1 of the paleo challenge! You can pretty much bet I’m having a banana, almond butter and coffee with coconut creamer in it to start my day. I’m excited to team up with Happily Hughes & Walking in Memphis in High Heels for this #bloggerpaleochallenge. You can find us on Instagram using this hashtag and we hope to see your success on Instagram as you check in with us each day! If you’re not following me on Instagram already, do so HERE. PLUS, we are doing a Facebook live this Sunday at 8:30 pm CST so make sure to join us on the My Life Well Loved Facebook page.

Some of you have been asking me what paleo is, so I’m going to break it down for you as easily as I can. Since doing Whole30 back in January, I’ve been trying to eat 70-80% paleo and then enjoying life on the weekends. 🙂 I have also been allowing red wine & drinks as close to natural as possible. Many of you in my Facebook group have already seen several whole30 and paleo recipes and know I’m doing this, but if not make sure you join. The group is a really great source of information and everyone is happy to answer questions and talk health, recipes, and even travel and kid advice!

What is Paleo?

Paleo means eating food that our ancestors could eat WAY back in the day…as in the paleolithic days. If they could hunt, gather or find it, basically you shouldn’t eat it. The paleo diet is actually more forgiving than whole30 because you are allowed to use all-natural sweeteners like honey or agave as well as creating baked goods. You can eat meats, nuts, leafy greens, seeds, vegetables and almond butter. Can you tell how important that almond butter is to me?? You can read more in depth about the paleo lifestyle here.

Why are we doing the challenge?

Let’s face it, lots of you are getting ready to put on a swimsuit, go on spring break, or just want to beat the mindset of “Give me all the sugar all the time” from Valentine’s Day. I wanted to join forces with you to help you have some accountability and to provide healthy recipes, ideas and encouragement to help you treat your body to healthy living. Head to my Pinterest board for healthy recipe ideas!

What about working out?

My original plan was to work out every day of the challenge even if that meant on my recovery day just to go on a walk and stretch. However, my body had other plans. I noticed my hips hurting a lot, my hamstrings getting so tight I lost my splits on one side and my lower back pain returning because my glutes are so tight they are pulling down on my lower back. I’ve incorporated foam rolling and quarterly massage into my routine. And not like the ahhhh, that’s relaxing massage but like an intensive beating of my muscles into relaxation and stretching, HA! Sometimes I could cry or start to sweat as I get my massage because my muscles are that tight. So instead of working out every day, I’m challenging myself to foam roll, stretch, take ibuprofen and tumeric and get a massage during these 15 days. Let me encourage you to listen to your body and decide if you need to take a week of rest or if you need to start working out again. Set a goal for where your mind and body need you for these two weeks + a day.

You can do ANYTHING for two weeks! I so hope you’ll join me on this journey. To motivate you, Laura, Jessica and I are giving away a $50 credit to Yummie to 3 winners this week! I am wearing the high-waisted Yummie capris and tank in this fit chic athleisure wear and I love them both so far. The crops are fun with that mesh detail and funky pattern for spring and the tank treated me right while I taught a Pure Barre platform class the other day. The capris have a high waist band and were very comfortable. I wore a size small in both and thought the quality was really nice. I was surprised that this brand was new to me and I’m so glad I found it.

Also, don’t forget to go to Monday’s post to enter to win a Cinda B bags/luggage $50 credit!

Photos via Mary Margaret Smith Photography

2 Week Paleo Challenge from Heather of MyLifeWellLoved.com, Laura of Walking in Memphis in High Heels and Happily Hughes

Shop the Paleo Challenge Look:

Top: Yummie // Capris: Yummie (on sale!) // Shoes
Shop some of my favorite workout looks and workout makeup below:

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Are you joining us for the Paleo Challenge? Let me know in the comments & don’t forget to visit Laura & Jessica!

Heather Brown helps busy mamas of young littles who are caught in the hustle to find encouragement in their journey to true health, from the inside out, starting with the heart. Read her journey of learning to live a life well-loved HERE!


70 Comments

  1. Jen Dantuma
    March 1, 2017 / 7:42 am

    I love every category – especially their leggings!

  2. Brenda
    March 1, 2017 / 8:02 am

    Would love to win some cute workout clothes for Spring!! Thanks for the great giveaway!!

  3. Kathryn
    March 1, 2017 / 10:15 am

    Excited to try the Paleo challenge with y’all! I have not heard of Yummie before but looks like they have cute stuff!

  4. Keri justice
    March 1, 2017 / 10:27 am

    I need some bras and I love the Sloan racer back bra! They have some aweosme stuff. Thanks for the chance!

  5. susan smoaks
    March 1, 2017 / 10:28 am

    my favorite item at yummie is the Gretchen Bodysuit
    Luxe Lace

  6. Jessica Padilla
    March 1, 2017 / 10:29 am

    I really like the Hannah Legging.

  7. Danielle Bell
    March 1, 2017 / 10:30 am

    I like the hillary strappy tank!

  8. Jay Jackson
    March 1, 2017 / 10:31 am

    I would get the Milan Leggings for my wife, they are just her style.

  9. Meegan
    March 1, 2017 / 10:35 am

    I would love to try the Blake Skimmer! They look so comfortable and stylish!

  10. Heather Swanson
    March 1, 2017 / 10:36 am

    I like the pearl yummie tummie tank

  11. March 1, 2017 / 10:37 am

    I am definitely in need of some new workout clothes for post-baby!

  12. LaTanya
    March 1, 2017 / 10:47 am

    I like the Maya Girl Short with Outlast®
    Seamlessly Shaped

  13. Jen
    March 1, 2017 / 11:02 am

    This sounds like a great challenge!!

  14. Angela Williams
    March 1, 2017 / 11:05 am

    Helena 2-Way Long tank and the Slim Racer Tank Top.

  15. Chris
    March 1, 2017 / 11:05 am

    Loving the CastleCroc Print Hannah Leggings!

    Yours are super cute too! Is the mesh panels irritating or comfortable?

  16. Kimberly
    March 1, 2017 / 11:09 am

    I love their selection of jeans

  17. heather kaufman
    March 1, 2017 / 11:22 am

    I want the Cassidy Convertible Shelf Cami

  18. Tara Peterson
    March 1, 2017 / 11:23 am

    So hard to choose!! I love the milani leggings and the long sleeved burn out tee. But The undies might be fun to try too! Thanks for the chance, all entered!

  19. Terry Poage
    March 1, 2017 / 11:27 am

    I like the Lightweight Scuba Leggings.

  20. Sheri Anderson
    March 1, 2017 / 11:28 am

    I really love the boot-cut jeans but so many nice items, thanks!

  21. Jami Armbrester
    March 1, 2017 / 11:29 am

    I always love to learn about a new active wear brand. Those crops are pretty cute!

  22. Stephanie Phelps
    March 1, 2017 / 11:29 am

    My favorite item is the Leah Capri. Everything is so cute I could spend a fortune on that site!

  23. Marci
    March 1, 2017 / 11:30 am

    I like the romper

  24. Ashley
    March 1, 2017 / 12:12 pm

    The Milan leggings are super cute! Thanks for the chance to win!

  25. Kim Pincombe-Cole
    March 1, 2017 / 12:20 pm

    My favorites are the Jude Twill Legging and the Cameo High Waist Brief!

  26. Rachel Travis
    March 1, 2017 / 12:49 pm

    I love the tanks!

  27. Linda
    March 1, 2017 / 1:06 pm

    I like their wire free contour bra.

  28. Kristen
    March 1, 2017 / 2:20 pm

    I like the Thermal Tank.

  29. Jessica
    March 1, 2017 / 2:49 pm

    I like the Janis Cut-Out Tank, with shelf bra.

  30. Mahdi
    March 1, 2017 / 3:26 pm

    I like the lightweight short robe. It would be good to wear while applying makeup.

  31. Gina M
    March 1, 2017 / 3:30 pm

    I would love to get the Pearl Yummie Tummie 3-Panel Tank!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  32. Sarah Hayes
    March 1, 2017 / 3:54 pm

    i like the Jude twill leggings

  33. Kimberly Flickinger
    March 1, 2017 / 5:30 pm

    My favorite item is the Milan legging.

  34. March 1, 2017 / 6:36 pm

    I love the long sleeved tee in the lightweight, burnout fabric.

  35. Kim Henrichs
    March 1, 2017 / 7:23 pm

    I love the Hannah leggings!

  36. Marilyn Nawara
    March 1, 2017 / 8:03 pm

    I would like a pair of their Candace Capri Leggings in Dark Sapphire Color.

  37. Shannon
    March 1, 2017 / 8:22 pm

    I love the Talia Capris.

  38. March 1, 2017 / 8:59 pm

    I love their leggings!

  39. Dee Johnson
    March 1, 2017 / 9:00 pm

    I really like the Hannah Leggings.

  40. Katie Bellamy
    March 1, 2017 / 9:27 pm

    I’d like the Flora High-Waist Girl Shortie!

  41. Tatum
    March 1, 2017 / 11:26 pm

    The gretchen bodysuit for sure!

  42. Jennifer Essad
    March 2, 2017 / 12:29 am

    I could live in the Welt Pocket Lounge Pant and the Cascading Wrap, my dream clothes

  43. Laura
    March 2, 2017 / 1:51 am

    I like the Slim Racer Tank Top. So many great items!

  44. March 2, 2017 / 8:52 am

    My favorite item is the 3 panel tank! Super cute! I think you have convinced me to try going Paleo too!!

  45. crystal gibson
    March 2, 2017 / 9:11 am

    I love the jerseys slub wide leg pants.

  46. Lisa S.
    March 2, 2017 / 10:19 am

    I think I definitely need to try some shape wear but I also really love the Jersey Slub Wide Leg Pant. They look super comfy!

  47. Erin M
    March 2, 2017 / 12:41 pm

    I like the Anita Terry Lined Legging.

  48. Katy
    March 2, 2017 / 2:51 pm

    I’ve heard awesome things about Yummie- especially their tanks! I’d love to try the Low Back Tank in black (or one in every color!). 🙂

  49. Betty B.
    March 2, 2017 / 3:18 pm

    I love the Gabby Seamless Capri!

  50. sarah s
    March 2, 2017 / 5:25 pm

    So many great items to choose from, a couple I like are the Maya Girl Short with Outlast and Capri Pant Baby French Terr.

  51. Emily Edwards
    March 2, 2017 / 6:24 pm

    The instant I saw you modeling the Yummie Leah Capris I was hooked on them! I would LOVE to buy those in an XS!!! The print is to die for!

  52. Carly Williams
    March 3, 2017 / 9:55 am

    My favorite item is the lightweight short robe!

  53. Annamarie V
    March 4, 2017 / 3:28 pm

    I like the baby fresh terry capri pants.

  54. Stefanie G
    March 4, 2017 / 7:05 pm

    I love the Andy Skimmer leggings in black

  55. Alison
    March 4, 2017 / 9:18 pm

    I would love to try their leggings! Fingers crossed 🙂

  56. Rust
    March 5, 2017 / 9:52 am

    I really like the Jodi Bootcut Legging.

  57. Steph
    March 5, 2017 / 1:30 pm

    I need a good sports bra like this

  58. March 5, 2017 / 4:08 pm

    Yessss girl! You look awesome!!! I don’t know how to do it with a baby, I can barely do it without one haha you are supermom!

    • Heather
      Author
      March 6, 2017 / 12:43 pm

      Caroline,
      You are the sweetest! Thank you for this kind comment. I must have you fooled. 😉 I sure am trying to be super mom but I’m not quite there yet. Ask Leyton…LOL!

  59. KElly M.
    March 5, 2017 / 4:24 pm

    I love the Sloan Strappy Racer Bra

  60. Jaclyn Reynolds
    March 5, 2017 / 6:19 pm

    Amelia Shelf Cami is one of my favorites!

  61. Jennifer Creel
    March 5, 2017 / 11:16 pm

    I’ve never worn this brand, but everything looks so cute!!!

  62. Riley
    March 6, 2017 / 4:11 am

    I love the high waisted capris!!

  63. Kelly D
    March 6, 2017 / 3:58 pm

    I like the racer tank.

  64. Ashley Keinath
    March 6, 2017 / 7:27 pm

    Leah Capri legging!!! Love all the leggings

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