I Believe: The Contest Winners

Are you ready for the I Believe Contest 1st and 2nd PRIZE WINNERS? 

I am so excited for these three women! Yep, that’s right…3! It was so hard to choose that I added another 2nd prize winner.  These ladies really rocked it!

Before the big reveal, I want to tell you about these AWESOME prizes!

The 2nd prize winners will be receiving my soon to be released Hot in a Hurry Body Transformation Program, a Total ValGym with my new Pink Valslides and my absolute favorite gym bag the Core Bag by Livewell 360, stuffed with these goodies:  A Gymboss Timer, Make-Up Sexx Cosmetics and a Valslide Tee!

Awesome, right?

AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER…(drum roll)

An individual workout session with me and my celebrity client, Rachel Nichols; my soon to be released Hot in a Hurry Body Transformation Program and a Total ValGym with my new Pink Valslides!

You may have seen Rachel Nichol in the action film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,  and the sword and sorcery film Conan the Barbarian. She currently plays the lead role of Kiera Cameron in the science fiction television series Continuum, which will return for a second season in 2013.

Rachel is an amazing actress, and SO much fun to be around.  I promise, this will be a once in a lifetime experience!   

Now for the winners…  

The 2nd prize winners are:

Grainne

I believe that my body is happiest when I move and sweat every day and when I feed it real, nourishing food.
I believe in bear hugs.
I believe in kindness: loving kindness, random acts and kindness in our approach to ourselves.
I believe in friends and family…and that friends can be family.
I believe that a cute outfit makes me run faster!
I believe in the restorative powers of a hot cup of tea.
I believe that I am strong and resilient; although I may need reminding at times.
I believe in gratitude-being grateful for what we have and saying “thank you” often.
I believe that music touches the heart and soul and that books can free our minds.
I believe that chocolate is good for me. And is the soulmate of peanut butter.
I believe in smiling. A lot. And that a belly laugh is the best medicine.
I believe in red shoes on Friday. Just because!

and

Michelle Verdi

I believe that working out should make you feel like a kid again! That it should feel like something you want to do, not something you have to do. And I believe that if you find fun ways to stay healthy you will always connect to your inner child!

THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS…

Francine

I believe in tolerance and understanding.I believe in happiness.
I believe in respect.
I believe in treating others like you want to be treated.
I believe in manners.
I believe in being a positive role model for my children.
I believe in love.
I believe that hard work equals results.
I believe that you have to believe in yourself to become a better person. That is why I believe in ME!

 FRANCINE, GET READY FOR AN AMAZING WORKOUT!

Congratulations to all the contest winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated!  

Love and Lunges,

Val

“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” – Confucius

I Believe: The Contest Winners

In October, I ran a contest called “I believe.”  Inspired by an Audrey Hepburn quote and a desire to start a more meaningful conversation, I thought this would be the perfect way to launch my new Pink Valslides.

Well, the responses that came in made me proud to be connected to this group of people.  Some made me laugh, some made me cry, some made me think and many had me nod my head in agreement.

I know you have eagerly awaited the announcement of the winners.   Today, we start with our 4th Place Winners, who will all receive a pair of the new Pink Valslides!

• Ashley Ederington
• Brad Gouthro
• Chenay Schroeder
• Heather Kramers
• Jean Mobilia
• Jenelle Ford
• Joy
• Kate
• Kendra Blanchette
• Lauren
• Rachel Webster

CONGATS TO ALL OF YOU!  Here are my favorite beliefs from your entries.

“I believe when you change your thoughts, you change your mind, and ultimately your life.” – Kendra Blanchette

“I believe that dreams can come true.” – Heather Kramers

“I believe in order to live your best life, you need to live outside your comfort zone every…single…day.” – Brad Gouthro

“I believe in second chances and new beginnings.” – Kate

“I believe family isn’t defined by blood.” – Joy

“I believe strength and beauty come from within, and it’s something you earn – not something you’re given.” – Chenay Schroeder

“I believe…my self-worth comes from deep inside and can’t be given to me by anyone else.” – Jenelle Ford

” I believe in spending one day a week at home, enjoying the house you worked so hard to make your own.” – Jean Mobilia

“I believe that we should all try and be more like the person our dogs think we are. – Rachel Webster

“I believe I can do anything.” – Ashley Ederington

“I believe in finding opportunities and setting a good example.” – Lauren

Love & Lunges,

Val

 Up next, is our 3rd prize winners. Stay tuned!

A-List Look: The Best Travel Workout

If you are traveling this week, you may find it difficult to squeeze in a workout or two while you are on the road or at a relative’s house.

No problem, this workout has got you covered!  Just pack a pair of Valslides,  add “The Best Travel Workout” to your playlist or print out the workout sheet, for a full-body burn anywhere you go!

Printable Workout Sheets

Derrick Rose BELIEVES He’ll Be a Better Player When He Returns.

Hey it’s Val!

This is pretty cool….

One of my favorite people, Alwyn Cosgrove, emailed me last night telling me that the Valslides are being used in a YouTube training montage with Derrick Rose. Rose plays basketball with the Chicago Bulls and is considered one of the top players in the game…

I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on basketball, but a quick google search on “D Rose” paints a very interesting picture of a very, very talented athlete.

I can’t do his story justice but here is a quick summary:

He grew up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago, and his older brothers taught him the game on local courts… After college, he was a drafted in the first round by the Bulls and has been called “Michael Jordan for this generation.”

He signed a $95 million dollar contract (OMG), and shortly after, hurt his knee in the first game of the 2011 playoffs.

As you can imagine, this is pretty much the worst thing ever for the Bulls organization and the fans in Chicago.

[[queue superhero music!]]

But never fear, because The Valslide is here!!

It turns out, they’re using the Valslide as part of his rehab program to get him healthy and back in shape to play!

In this video, you see Derrick doing Valslide Side Lunges at the :44 second marker.

Here is a video that demonstrates the new “Turbo 1.5″ technique I’ve been using to take an already awesome exercise to the next level!

The Valslides are a great solution for people with knee, back or hip issues because the gliding motion allows you to do the most effective exercises (like reverse lunges) without the impact.

I love stories like D Rose’s – because it shows a wide range of applications for the Valslide. It can help the world’s premier athletes safely recover from injuries and people like us (who are athletes in our own right) tone up and look better naked!

So, if you want a simple way to boost the effectiveness of your workout, get out of a fitness rut, or add more intensity to everything you do… grab a pair of Valslides!

GOOD FOR YOU. GOOD FOR THE GIRLS.

For a limited time, get the new slipperier Pink Valslides and turn up the heat on the effectiveness and fun factor.

For every pair of Pink Valslides sold during the month of October, $1 will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for the fight against breast cancer.

Make sure to ENTER the I BELIEVE CONTEST for a chance to win awesome prizes.  Including the “Get Hot in a Hurry” Hollywood Workout Experience with me and my celebrity client Rachel Nichols, in LA! www.IBelieveContest.com

Hope your having a great week!

As always, Love & Lunges,
Val