MeganNation

Piss on limitations….Piss on the glass ceiling and the walls of this box. I say, dance like no one is watching, while inviting everyone to watch. There was a lot of hype this past week surrounding International Women’s Day. While I’m super appreciative that women have this day dedicated to our awesomeness, I’m also somewhat appalled that we have singled out this one day to sing that praise. Women…

My goal this year: Be THAT girl. What girl, you undoubtedly ask? THAT girl that doesn’t see roadblocks, she sees opportunities and adventure THAT girl that isn’t afraid to say what she wants out of fear that she’ll fall short THAT girl that lifts others up with encouragement and positivity THAT girl that is excited about the possibilities that lie in Every. Single. Day. THAT girl that defies the…

If your inbox is anything like mine this time of year, it is inundated with emails, newsletters, and articles about setting goals and making New Year’s Resolutions for 2018. I’m pretty goal-oriented, so I actually appreciate all the advice and wisdom from others when it comes to setting smart goals. Each year, I make a list of goals for the upcoming year. And every year, I tend to fall off the…

It is that time of year again where gift guides flood my feed on social media channels and my RSS feed. It is one of my favorite times of year because what better way find items that I’m sure I would be coveting if I knew they were out there?! Not to be left out, I’ve created my own list of items that happen to be on my own Christmas list this year! Reflective Vest from Lululemon (this is NOT an…

Five [random] Things Friday #runwaycrew #sweatpink #fitfluential #gixofit #sweatpinkwithgixo

Love this totally random sign …. uh yeah, about the soccer field being on the archery range – yikes! It’s FRIDAAAAAYYYYYY!! I don’t know about you but for me, this day took its time getting here! To celebrate another week in the books, I’ve put together this Five [random] Things Friday post. Enjoy! Rest Day – I have to admit that I’m actually having more of a “rest week.” I’ve been running ragged…

3 Basic Rules for Choosing the Right Outfit for your Workout #sweatpink #fitfluential #workoutclothes #tommyjohn #running #stilettorunning

With the rising popularity of athleisure plus the acceptance of wearing such things as leggings to work, we have a vast range of choices when it comes to workout garments. Especially when we are looking for pieces that we can wear from the gym to running errands or even on a night out. From various cuts, fabrics, and fits – choosing appropriate materials that work for a sweat session and double…

Beauty Sleep - Yeah, it's really a thing #skincare #healthyskin #rodanandfields, beauty sleep, sleep

You’ve all heard the phrase, “get your beauty sleep.” But have you ever put any credence into the saying? Well, I am here to tell you that it is a real thing. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep nightly can do wonders for your overall health and well-being, but it also is amazing (and natural) “therapy” for your skin and hair. Here are just some highlights of what beauty sleep (7-9 hours per night) can…

Top 6 Body Weight Exercises featuring fellow bloggers! #sweatpink #fitfluential #fitness #workout

Body weight exercises are hands down the most convenient exercises simply because they require only floor space rather than equipment. There are a wide variety of effective body weight exercises out there — simply google it and you will see what I’m talking about. Here I’ve listed my top 6 favorites. You can do all 6 in a sequence for an optimal workout, or simply choose one to do to kill time…

My Mid-work-Life Crisis. #career #rodanandfields #running #nasm #fitness

Happy Friday Everyone! I am super excited for today, mostly because it’s FRIDAY and I really really need a break. I’m also excited because my daughter has her second Cross Country meet tomorrow and I can’t wait to watch her run! She’s in junior high and giving XC a try mostly because we asked her to, but she has amazing (untapped) talent. She’s a natural and just doesn’t know it yet. On the…

Empowering Young Girls #girlsontherun #sweatpinkpartner, #raiselocal, #shopandraise, #shopwithscrip

Girls become women, but empowered girls become women who change the world. I am passionate about all things that are associated with empowering our young people and, being the mom to two daughters, I’m especially passionate about those programs that are aimed at young girls. Combine that with my passion for running and fitness and you have Girls on the Run, or as those of us immersed in the…

Are You Holding Yourself Back?

I’ve never been the superstitious type, but I swear, today I had at least three signs that pointed to the same thing: Push past fear, get out of my comfort zone, and Get. It. Done. Let me rewind to two weeks ago. Two weeks ago, I had a phone conversation with a friend of mine that is an independent consultant for Rodan + Fields. She along with her sponsor talked to me about an opportunity that I…

Im joining #WildWorkoutWednesday with Summer Fun Workouts! #sweatpink #fitfluential #myrf

Today I’m linking up with Annmarie at The Fit Foodie, Nicole at Fitful Focus, Michelle at Fruition Fitness, and Jen at Pretty Little Grub for the Wild Workout Wednesday Linkup! Working out in the summer has its ups and downs. For instance, I love that the sun is up earlier so I can get my morning run in during daylight. However, I don’t like that if I don’t get said run in during the wee morning…

My Fears About Aging + a Product Review #ExuvianceAgeReverse #exuviance #agereverse #peel #gotitfree

I’m not going to lie, I have this irrational fear of aging. And it’s not all about vanity (though I’m very much not excited for wrinkles, age spots, saggy skin…I’m getting a nervous stomach just listing those!) It’s about so much more than that. First of all, did you know that most YP groups allow members ages 21-40? Soooo, do they just kick you out when you turn 40?! As if turning 40 didn’t have…

Ultimate Coffee Date — May 2017 Edition

Even though I am not ready at all for May to be here, I am ready to sit down with you all and catch up over coffee! I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco for the May edition of the  Ultimate Coffee Date Linkup!  If we were having coffee…. You would ask me if I had any summer vacation plans. I would tell you that the day after school gets out for the girls, they are going to go with my…

This is a rather random Friday Five list, but hey, I’m going for it! For those that suffer from dark circles…. I promise, I’m not getting any kickbacks for plugging this product! This Cover Fx color corrector is AWESOME! I struggle with dark circles under my eyes (Let’s not get into the multitude of reasons why). I’ve tried many products and my previous favorite, which deserves some time in the…

April Ultimate #CoffeeDate #linkup #fitfluential #sweatpink #drinkclick #running

Happy April Fool’s Day! Today I’m linking up with Deborah and Coco for another Ultimate Coffee Date Linkup! If we were having coffee…I’d tell you that I’ve been struggling to run lately. I mentioned earlier this week that my husband (who has been running Every. Single. Day. for more than 20 years) has a stress fracture and is unable to run. I know what you’re thinking, he’s the one injured, you…

Think Out Loud? Yes, Please! #thinkingoutloud #fitfluential #sweatpink #running

Get ready for the randomness! Last week I linked up with the TOL group, but had a glitch in my post. So hopefully this week will go better. I like nice things and top brands, who doesn’t?! But I also am extremely frugal prudent economical when it comes to spending my hard earned dollars. I’m not afraid to admit I LOVE consignment shops — brick and mortar consignment is my preference, but I can…