Under Armour Split II Women's Running Shoe

About a year ago I started working with Under Armour and I have been impressed with everything I own so far. My most recent purchase, the Women's Split II has lived up to my expectations. I have been training (not so successfully) to run a half-marathon since January. Due to the damage in my knees and chronic back pain, training can be very difficult. I need to be very careful not to over train and rest when I need to. I also need to make sure I replace my shoes often and only train in the correct type of shoes. Receiving 4.5 stars out of 5 for being on the of the best high mileage shoes I thought it best that I give them a try. These incredibly light shoes were comfortable even when I first put them on. I have high arches and was pleasantly surprised that the soles not only reached my arch but hit it in the right spot. When I first started my run I did notice some slipping in my heels that worried me some. I have very thin feet so blisters can often be a problem. However, everything turned out ok. Through my 5-mile run I had very little pain in my knees or back which was wonderful! I could actually feel their claim of the "Revolutionary Micro G® foam mid-sole delivers light, low, ultra-responsive performance cushioning for enhanced stability and comfort". My heels felt as if they had a spring propelling me forward. My only complaint was the claim of Heatgear, though I did get the dark grey pictured. It was about 90 degrees and my feet were ob fire when I got home. I am thinking the white or a brighter color would have been a better choice. Over all I give these shoes a 9 out of 10 and am happy with my purchase!!

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Why I Chose Isagenix

About a year ago I was introduced to Isagenix by fellow competitor and teammate Lori Harder and coach Cathy Savage. At the time I was addicted to sugar and caffeine. I struggled daily with my energy levels and always seemed to be crashing. I have a little one at home and I found I was always tired & irritable. Not to mention, I never had the energy or the time to keep up with my training regimen. When Cathy suggested that I speak with Lori about which Isagenix products she would suggest I was willing to do what ever it took. Much to my amazement within a month I saw a huge change. My cravings for sugar came to a halt, my energy levels stabilized. I was able to cut out coffee. I even lost 10 pounds just before the holidays and did not gain any back. All while maintaining my muscle mass! Best yet I was able to cut my workouts down to a 3rd of what I was doing. I am spending less time working out which means more time for my family. I am so excited about what this has done for me that I am not sharing with others so that they too can improve their quality of life physically and financially. I invite you to check out more by going to www.emilydunn.isagenix.com and watch the video on my home page.

Kick Your Sugar Habit

According to a USDA report in 1999 the average American consumes more that twice the maximum recommended amount of sugar of 40 prams per day. We already know that consuming too much sugar can be detrimental to your health. Additional calories that can not be used for energy will be stored for later as fat. Too much sugar can lead to Type II diabetes. Am I saying all sugar is bad? No absolutely not. As I write this I am drinking my coffee with my Natural Creamer that has 5 grams of sugar per T and let's be honest, who really uses only 1T of creamer. However I make sure that my sugar is limited for the rest of the day and only comes from natural sources. 1. Read labels! Look for items with no added sugar or better yet gain control by adding your own. I buy plain organic yogurt & add a tsp of honey. 2. Beware of hidden sugars! Other names for sugar: Maltose, dextrose, glucose, fructose, fruit juice concentrate, corn sweetener, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, maple syrup, malt syrup, brown rice syrup (notice the key word here!) 3. Avoid fat free! When they take something out they have to put something in. Nine times out of ten it will be replaced by sugar or some other random filler that can not be pronounced. What exactly is fat free cheese? 4. Lay off the sauce or make your own. Most spaghetti sauces will have added sugars. Watch out for ketchup, the "fat-free" condiment. How many people dump on the ketchup? Again 4 grams of sugar per tablespoon. Imagine what that half of bottle you just put on your baked fries contains! 5. All-natural does not mean "sugar free". Sugar is natural in it's raw form. I eat only all natural and organic but that does not mean that it is sugar free. Swap it out! - 2 T d honey mustard salad dressing with lemon juice (yum!) - 1 T ketchup for 2 tomato slices - brown sugar on your oatmeal and make with apple sauces - jarred pasta sauce with homemade tomato sauce

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