Thankful Journey 5K 2015 Results & Winners #ThankfulJourney5K

Congrats to everyone who completed the Thankful Journey 5K for 2015! I know that being a little active during the holiday helped me feel better about myself and I hope that it was motivational for you too.

 

 

There were 14 participants this year.

 

#ThankfulJourney5K completed! @ajourney2thin

A photo posted by Cintia Listenbee (@cintialistenbee) on Nov 25, 2015 at 9:20am PST

I just finished my #Thankfuljourney5k - have you done yours yet? So nice to have that done!

A photo posted by @ajourney2thin on Nov 24, 2015 at 8:57am PST

I forgot to post this pic from my #thankfuljourney5K before we left on our road trip! I'm grateful for people who put up their Christmas lights a little early. :)

A photo posted by Jessica (@jessanic) on Nov 26, 2015 at 4:28am PST

@ajourney2thin It poured rain the last two days and I almost thought I wouldn't get this done, but I did. ✔️ #thankfuljourney5k #mynewending

A photo posted by Leah (@my_new_ending) on Nov 28, 2015 at 11:52am PST

Jenna was thankful for her family and their good health. Great job!

 

Traci was thankful for the strength to do a 5K & friends to share the journey. I’m proud of you!

 

Jessica ran her first 10k! Way to go!

Just finished 3.1 miles, which doubles as my #ThankfulJourney5K and a virtual turkey trot with some lovely friends! It was a beautiful morning to reflect on the many blessings in my life. I'm also thankful for this amazing weather and my little family Now to start cooking! Happy Thanksgiving! #runningmom #screwtheturkeytrot #weightwatchers #givethanks @ajourney2thin

A photo posted by Christina Prados (@steeners) on Nov 26, 2015 at 6:08am PST

Brenda planned ahead so she could fit in this 5k. Great job!

 

Staci completed the 5K even though she really didn’t want to—she pushed through! Good job!

 

Katie and her mom completed the 5k together on a beautiful morning. Great job!

 

Kelli completed her 5k and even received a medal! Great job! She is thankful for everything and the Good Lord above.

 

Kim completed her 5k and planned to do a few more over the weekend. Great job!

Completed my #ThankfulJourney5K pic.twitter.com/9HMYL9rp4f

— Natoria Strum (@bamaredsoxchick) November 24, 2015

 

Abby completed her 5k at a great pace! Impressive!

 

And now for what you’ve all been waiting for…the winners!

$5 gift card winners:

1. Christina – Love Yourself Healthy
2. Staci – The Skinny on Staci
3. Cintia – Simply Cintia
4. Abby
5. Brenda G.

Prize Pack Winner:

Lori

Amazon winner:

Traci

 

Congratulations to all of you! Thank you so much for participating and for all of the shares.

I have gotten to know so many of you as friends and I am so thankful for that! Thanks for your support, encouragement, advice, recipes on Pinterest, camaraderie in whatever new diet we’re trying together, and the laughs shared!

 

What do you think, should we do another event over the Christmas and New Years holidays? Any ideas?

Thankful Journey 5K & Giveaway

It’s time for the annual 5K hosted by A Journey to Thin! The event is called the “Thankful Journey 5K” this year, which will replace “The Thankful Healthy Blogger 5K”.

Why the name change? Well, first of all the old name is just a long and cumbersome name.

But most importantly, this past year has been a long and difficult road and I’ve learned that whatever the journey and whatever baggage it is that we’re carrying—it’s best to strap on a backpack full of thankfulness because it somehow helps lighten the load.

We’re all on a journey of some sort. Whether you’re climbing a mountain, rowing over calm waters, standing in the midst of a valley with hills on all sides, or sitting in the middle of the road having just stumbled over your own two feet—you have something to be thankful for if you search hard enough.

Have fun and finish your Thankful Journey 5K journey with a spirit of thankfulness that will inspire you to continue on in whatever journey in life you’re on!

 

All You Need To Know:

When: November 20-29. All entries must be in by November 30th.

This year, instead of having a couple of days to complete your 5K, you will have 10 days.

Where: Wherever you are! You do not need to be a part of an organized race in your area, but you certainly can be.

What: Walk, bike, elliptical, skip, jump, dance, or run your way through 3.1 miles—it’s up to you and what works best for your journey right now—just keep moving.

Why:  To practice gratitude, inspire you to keep moving forward, and to help burn some calories the week of Thanksgiving. Also, this is my way of saying I am thankful for all of the A Journey to Thin readers! Thank you!

Who: Anyone! You are only eligible to win a prize if you follow the rules.

 

Rules: 

1. Leave a comment on this post with one thing you are thankful for. Use Rafflecopter below for your official entry. There will be additional ways you can enter to win the prizes in Rafflecopter—you can complete this step at any time, which lets me know you intend to participate. Social sharing can be done multiple times (once per day per method) from now through November 29th.
2. Complete a 5K between November 20th – 29th, 2015. Take a photo to show that you have completed it—I’d love to see your smiling faces, but if you don’t want to show your face, get creative and take a picture of your shoes or something.
3. Share your photo via social media, tagging me, using the hashtag #ThankfulJourney5K, and sharing what you’re thankful for. If you don’t want to share on social media or don’t use social media, you may email me your photo at AJourney2Thin@gmail.com

Prizes: All winners will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter. Entries will be confirmed and you can only win if you follow all of the rules.

And now for the good part—the prizes!! These are all funded by me. Throughout the year, you see sponsored posts, Sale Saturdays, and ads—this is what helps fund giveaways such as this!

 

#1- ‘Winner’s Choice’ Prize:

 

#2- ‘It’s on Me’ Prize Pack:

A random selection of fun gifts!

 

#3- ‘$5 in Your Pocket’ Prize:

A total of 5 – $5 gift cards will be given away. Your choice of Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Subway, Walmart, etc.

You can display the button below on your blog if you’d like and link to this page. There’s an extra entry in Rafflecopter for doing so.

Who’s excited?! Leave me a comment and let me know you’re here and what you’re thankful for!

I am thankful for YOU!

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ebody Spa Collection by e-cloth Face Cleansing Mitt Review and Giveaway

I was given this product for free in exchange for a review and giveaway for you! Content, photos, and opinions are mine alone.

 

Most of us are aware of the effects processed food can have on the body and we try to reduce our consumption of processed food as a result.

However, while trying to be careful about the foods that we’re eating, we don’t often think about the contents of the health and beauty products which are absorbed into our bodies through our skin.

 

 

The ebody spa collection by e-cloth face cleansing mitt removes make-up and lotions from the face and neck. It’s easy to use—simply wet the mitt and apply your soap to the mitt, gently wash your face using the mitt, and then rinse as usual.

 

 

This eliminates the need for harsh and expensive make-up removers or cleansing lotions by using micro-bubble technology. The interaction between the superfine cleansing fibers and the soap & water creates a lather of microscopic bubbles that help clean deep into pores.

The cloth is made from polyester and polyamide and the ebody fibers are 1,000 times finer than cotton fibers. Each cloth is fabricated to have as many as 1.6 million fiber strands per square inch which helps cleansing and drying performance.

Not only is using this product and eliminating the use of harsh beauty products good for you, it’s also good for the environment because those same harsh products aren’t being added into the environment.

The verdict? The face cleansing mitt was too abrasive for my sensitive skin. The cloth itself is very soft but I learned quickly to be very gentle while cleaning my face with it.

The first time I used it, I had red splotches on my face. That didn’t occur the subsequent times, but using it seemed to cause my skin to dry out. With that being said, I do tend to have sensitive skin on my face and other products have proven too harsh for me before.

 

I would say definitely give the face cleaning mitt and try and see if it works for you! It would save you some money on face cleansing products and would be good for you and the environment.

And now for the giveaway! Please enter through Rafflecopter below! Good luck!

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Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk Giveaway

This post is sponsored by Almond Breeze Almondmilk. I was sent a container of Almondmilk, all opinions are my own.

Using Blue Diamond Unsweetened Almondmilk is a great way to cut calories, whether you drink it straight, add it to cereal, or use it in recipes.

My personal favorite is adding Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk Coconutmilk blend to my Cheerios and topping the bowl off with fresh blueberries.

Yum! Yum! Yum!

This is a great alternative to dairy if you are lactose intolerant. It is free of dairy, soy, lactose, cholesterol, peanuts, casein, gluten, eggs, and MSG.

While I am a fan of cow’s milk, I do like to change things up in my diet every once in a while and this is a great way to do so!

I am giving away a coupon for one free chilled Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk! Please enter through Rafflecopter below!

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