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VEGA Giveaway Winners & Heather Waxman Holiday Teliseminar on December 20th!

December 7, 2013 By Kasey Leave a Comment

hi all! Happy Saturday! Anyone else start their morning off with a workout? I got a nice sweaty power circuit in my downstairs mini gym & it was a good one! I was super rested after being tuckered out from decorating the tree last night with mamacakes.... [insert mom's favorite ornament here] Once an angel, always an angel - right? And once had a cowlick, still have a cowlick! Even though we did attempt to cover them up with bangs. It's all good - I totally OWN my widow's peak. I honestly loooove decrating the tree every year with my mom. It's been a traditon to put on Christmas … [Read more...]

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Friday Favorites & Butternut Squash Steak Fries [Recipe!]

December 7, 2013 By Kasey 2 Comments

hi all! HAPPY FRIDAY! So funny story for ya – I actually finished this post at 1pm this afternoon….but apparently my new iPad didn’t mix with my emoji I added to my post and didn’t post anything after my first paragraph….welp, what a way to start a Friday! haha Good thing is – I don’t really forget my thoughts that often (although Corey may say otherwise) SO you will still read the same content I posted 5 hours ago – just rewritten! (and now I can do a wink face since I’m on my home computer) even though I am absolutely loving my new tablet! The Holiday’s came a bit … [Read more...]

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Sweating my Heart Out & NEW [Dairy Free] Power Pumpkin Roll Recipe!!

December 5, 2013 By Kasey 5 Comments

Good morning all! How’s your week going? This morning I sweat my heart out at 6am spin class….literally, I sweat a heart. Do you see it? I must have gotten ready in the dark this morning because half way through spin I looked down and noticed my Under Armour flow tank was on inside out- go me! I’ve been loving the challenge of the spin class 2 days a week – the instructor is awesome & I look forward to the 5am wake up! Even if I obviously can’t dress myself that early So remember last week when I mentioned that on Thanksgiving I made a new [Dairy Free] … [Read more...]

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#bodyLOVEpgh Candle Light Yoga Event Recap!

December 4, 2013 By Kasey 7 Comments

Hi all! Happy Wednesday! I came across this picture the other day and seriously am contemplating putting this as my background on my phone because it makes me laugh & laughing is the best stress relief! Like, how cute is this little guy? I sent it to my boyfriend this morning with a “GOOD MORNING!” text because there really is no better way to start your day than with a good smile. I wanted to recap you guys about a great Candle Light Yoga Event I went to last night in the Pittsburgh Area! I am super excited that I came across this event because I was able to connect with so many … [Read more...]

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Leftovers, Mochi Puff Sundae, & Weekend Tree Decorating!

December 3, 2013 By Kasey 9 Comments

Hi all! How is your week going? If you haven’t entered the VEGA Protein Smoothie [Giveaway] just click the link and feel free to enter! You have until Friday! I was up and at it this morning with a 6am spin class & then did some hamstring exercises. Tonight we have a fun networking event that will involve some chill candle lit yoga – totally my kind of networking meeting Now that we’re all a few days post Thanksgiving – I’d love to know some creative ways that you use your leftovers. Over the weekend, the boy & I used leftover turkey for some awesome meals! For some … [Read more...]

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Cable Cross Over & Bench Dip Super-Set for Power Monday Moves!

December 2, 2013 By Kasey Leave a Comment

Hey all! Hope you had a great weekend! I’ve been visiting the boy & it truly was a relaxing weekend – something we both needed for sure! We even got to decorate our little Christmas Tree which totally makes my day. Tomorrow I’ll recap the weekend but today it’s a new POWER MOVE for Monday! Before we get to that, don’t forget that today is a Cyber Monday Deal for the first ten people to order a Powercakes Tank will get a free Be True To You Bracelet! So let’s get to a new Power Move to start off our week! I often get questions about exercises to do in the gym. I am … [Read more...]

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Cyber Monday Deal! Free Be True To You Bracelet with Purchase of a Powercakes Tank!

December 1, 2013 By Kasey 2 Comments

Hey all! Hope you had great weekend & are enjoying your Sunday! With all of the deals going on with Black Friday & Cyber Monday – I wanted to join in on the action! Right now, I am getting together Pre-Orders for the Powercakes Tank Tops so I can place an order & get them sent before the Holiday’s! I am offering the FIRST TEN PEOPLE TO ORDER A TANK TOP a free Be True To You Bracelet with your purchase! Something I wear every day as a constant reminder to be true to myself. The support with the first order was so amazing & I absolutely love seeing the … [Read more...]

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Turkey Trot 5k & Thanksgiving Day Recap! [2013]

November 30, 2013 By Kasey 4 Comments

hey all! Have you entered the VEGA Protein Smoothie Mix Giveaway? If you haven’t done that yet, just click [here] and it will take you back a post to enter! Today I wanted to share with you a little recap of Turkey Day! Anyone else start their Thanksgiving with a Turkey Trot? This was my first year trottin’ on Thanksgiving & I’m so glad I got to do it with two of my best friends. We were bundled in our Cold Gear thanks to our friends at Under Armour!! Let me tell you, we were very thankful to have it on! It was a whopping 18 degrees outside in the morning so we layered up in … [Read more...]

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VEGA Protein Smoothie Mix [GIVEAWAY]!

November 29, 2013 By Kasey 118 Comments

hi all! How was your thanksgiving?! Anything on your agenda today? Relaxing, work, shopping…or all of the above? Today is a “catch up” day at home where we get caught up on things like laundry and all of that “fun” stuff. I hope you got to enjoy all types of food yesterday & most importantly spend time with your family, friends, or whoever you were with! Myself & Mr. Turkey also hope that you took some time away from tweeting to really be in the moment & focus on what you’re thankful for, not only yesterday, but everyday. My sister-in-law got this turkey and … [Read more...]

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Recent Eats of The Previous Week!

November 27, 2013 By Kasey 2 Comments

hey all! Happy Wednesday! Anyone busy getting things together for tomorrow’s big Turkey Day!? My sister-in-law is hosting this year and I cannot wait to enjoy some family & friend time while enjoying some awesome food. Speaking of food –it’s that time again! Time to clean out the good ol’ iPhone camera roll (that is constantly overloaded) & share with you some recent EATS! Seems fitting right before Thanksgiving, right? The past few weeks I’ve had the chance to eat at some of my favorite places with some favorite people…aka my family, friends, & boy. Let’s start … [Read more...]

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[Dairy Free] Broccoli & Cheddar Butternut Squash Soup Recipe!

November 26, 2013 By Kasey 2 Comments

Helloooo everyone! I originally had another post planned for today but something happened yesterday that changed my plans….Don’t get worried - I had a successful attempt at a Dairy Free Broccoli “Cheddar” Soup!! I honestly don’t stay away from dairy 100% (insert feta cheese here), BUT my digestion usually can digest veggies better than too much dairy & I know many people that are always looking for Dairy Free alternatives to their favorite foods! (be true to you, right!?) You’re probably wondering where the “cheddar” dairy free-ness comes from…well, would you be … [Read more...]

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Burpee Power Press via Powercakes & Mamacakes! #POWERMONDAYMOVES

November 25, 2013 By Kasey 3 Comments

hi all! Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. Tomorrow I will share all about the weekend that happened to be full of eating out and trying new restaurants with the fam & boy. I guess we were getting out our eating out moments before we cook all week for Thanksgiving Speaking of that, I have a new soup recipe I am currently prepping for…I’ve got butternut squash roasting in the oven. Any guesses what I’m making? Not only is today a Monday, but it’s a POWER MONDAY with a new MOVE to kick of our week! Last week I got to spend some time with my mom at her work where she … [Read more...]

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Dairy Free Creamy Cabbage Slaw Recipe! #DailyHiit

November 23, 2013 By Kasey 1 Comment

Hi all! Happy Saturday!! I was up & at it this morning with a spin workout – anyone else getting a workout in today? Not going to lie – probably going to spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing (aka napping) before heading out with the family tonight to a local comedy show & dinner! My mom is taking us all out for an early Christmas gift & we’re looking forward to it! Before I zone out for the day, I wanted to let you know that one of my NEW recipes is up on the Daily Hiit site for [Dairy Free Creamy Cabbage Coleslaw]. So head on over to the Daily Hiit blog & … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Oat Bars!

November 22, 2013 By Kasey 7 Comments

Hi all! Happy FRIDAY! Any fun plans this weekend? If you watch the Rachel Ray show, like I do when I can & want to go to one day, they’ve been doing a count down to Thankgiving and a checklist to start. Anyone out there hosting Thanksgiving this year? Do you create a list? I am totally interested! This year my sister-in-law is hosting Thanksgiving and I swear she was born to host parties – she thinks of EVERYTHING. Last year I made my Apple Pie Chickpea Power Blondies and had everyone guess the secret ingredient (which was chickpeas). So now this year I am trying to think of a new … [Read more...]

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TMI Thursday & Sweet/Savory Roasted Carrots!

November 21, 2013 By Kasey 4 Comments

hi all! Happy Thursday! Yet again, I am hanging at starbs before 8am with the usual crowd here. Got my early 6am spin class in along with some hamstring work. Not that spin isn’t enough of a workout – cause it is – I just like to add some strength in on the days I work my legs with spin so I don’t crush my legs like 4 days a week. If I added in “leg days” to the other days – my legs may not be too happy with me. SO it works for me! Today I did some deadlifts, hamstring curls, glute kickbacks, & bridges after class then spent a good 20 minutes on the foam roller. Today … [Read more...]

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Inspired to find YOUR balance.

November 20, 2013 By Kasey 5 Comments

hello all! I hope you’re having a great week. It’s HUMP DAY! Does anyone else watch Kelly & Michael in the morning? It’s always on as I’m getting things together for the day and I can’t help but laugh every time they start their Wednesdays how off with screaming Hump Day! I personally think those two were made to work together – so awesome! Anywhoooo – yesterday was jampacked full of working out! Honestly, my workouts are usually an hour max but yesterday I had my afternoon open to I went with mamacakes to help her teach a class which then turned into me doing the workout … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Discount & Powercakes Tank Tops [PREORDER] = two of my favorite things!

November 19, 2013 By Kasey 9 Comments

Good morning all! I hope you had a great night. Anyone else awake with me this morning? It’s currently 7:45 am and I am chilling at starbucks. Why am I up so early? SPIN CLASS! I am loving 6am spin. The instructor is awesome & totally gets you excited to wake up before dawn. Fact: It’s alwayssss a Action Wipes moment post spin class #sweatymess I have some time to kill before a local farm market opens up so I’m posted up in the corner starbs. I have to say….there is nothing like a starbucks between 7-8am. The energy throughout here totally wakes you up if you aren’t … [Read more...]

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Weekend Recap [10/15] & #POWERMONDAYMOVES Challenge!

November 18, 2013 By Kasey 8 Comments

Hi all! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I have to say, I took a little blog break over the weekend to spend time with the boy & his family since it’s been about a month since I saw him due to being a busy traveling girl! It’s so nice to have his support through everything I do. He lives about an hour and a half away from me and he’s finishing up grad school right now so whenever we can plan a weekend – we really try to disconnect for a little from our phones & computers – which I think is totally a part of a healthy mind! With that being said – doesn’t mean I … [Read more...]

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The Vintage Button Photography Winner & Brunch lovin’ in NYC!

November 15, 2013 By Kasey 1 Comment

Hey all! Happy Friday – today is one of these days… ha, I couldn’t help but share this! It’s one of those days where I have a bunch on my to-do list so this totally rings true. I am currently posted up a local coffee shop, chill music playing in the background, iced coffee in my reach, & to-do list ready to be ROCKED. I ‘ve got so much to share with you guys but I have learned to take one day at a time regardless of how true the above e-card is. So, let’s start off with the winner of The Vintage Button Giveaway that will win a Photo-shoot with my girl Abby! I plugged … [Read more...]

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Photos from the #WhatsBeautiful Event & NYC EATS!

November 14, 2013 By Kasey 6 Comments

Hi everyone!! I hope you’re having a great week. In case you missed it, here is a recap of the UA event from last saturday & the 9/11 memorial tour. Last night I was sent an email with all of the shots from the NYC Under Armour Event from Saturday done by the very talented Kent Miller of Kent Miller Studios! I added over 100 pictures to an album on Facebook so you can see all of them there. We got the bananas from Jamba Juice in on the action & this may be one of my favorite pictures from the event! I had everyone kickin’ butt on some paper plates! I swear … [Read more...]