Hi Everyone,
It’s that time of year that we all want to get fit. I know I do. I have been marching place watching TV, doing my sit-ups trying to walk more and eating better. I lost control the past month or so and I want to get back on track. After all, summer is coming and I want to look half way decent in my summer shorts and tank tops. I won’t get into bathing suits because Ugh… I don’t even want to go there. So today I have a giveaway that will help you on your journey for your fitness. Matter in fact this giveaway is amazing! It is full of fabulous goodies and I can’t wait to share it with you.
I teamed up with Bard Valley Natural Delights Fresh Medjool Dates to share with you the health benefits of Dates and to share with you this great gift pack! Have you ever had a date? If you haven’t you should give them a try! They a healthy little snack. Not only can you eat dates plain, but there are so many recipes you can make with them like date balls with oatmeal and peanut butter, place them in salads, top them on an apple with peanut butter, you can stuff them with cheese, wrap in bacon, place in a smoothie and even make a paste with them. They are a versatile little fruit.
What are the benefits of dates?
- They are good for the digestive track
- More potassium than a banana
- Helps sustain energy
- Low carb and low-fat
- Certified Heart Healthy from the American Heart Association
- Full of fiber
- Contain 16 vitamins and minerals
- No cholesterol
I took a picture of the nutritional stats for you
I really am happy to team up with Natural Delights for this giveaway! I love the resistance band that comes in the giveaway! I have been using it every night. Oh and for the giveaway! I was told you will be getting the same gift pack that I received and let me tell you, you are in for a real treat!
For the giveaway, this is what you get.
· Natural Delights samples
· Fitness Ball
· Resistance Bands
· Aluminum Water Bottle
· Fitness Headband
· Workout Towel
To win all you have to do is tell me “What have you been doing to get fit this year?”
To find out more about Natural Delights Fresh Medjool Dates you can go to the following links.
Not only are dates healthy, tasty and good for you, but the people at Natural Delights are simply wonderful to work with and makes me proud to be apart of the Date with Fitness campaign.
Have a great day!
Toodles,
Jennifer
This is a sponsored post from Natural Delights.
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