The time has come! As this post publishes, I am flying high on my way to Philly. Weeee!

I can hardly believe this week has arrived. The past 24 hours have been a mad rush to say the least. Apparently I like to procrastinate and cram a million and one things into the last bit of time I have to leave. I had to pack, run a few errands, practice my presentation, and even hit up a consignment sale for some clothes for the kiddos this morning. Insane? Absolutely. Necessary? You betcha.

I also made sure to cram in quality time with the family. This morning I chose to forego hitting the gym for some extra snuggle time. I figure missing one four mile easy run won’t kill my training and I couldn’t bear the though of leaving my wonderful husband and the cozy bed. Good thing I know I will have plenty of running buddies for my other training runs this weekend. 😉

Besides morning snuggles, I had to eek out more time with my favorite people. Before dropping me off at the airport, we made a pit stop at Evos Cafe for lunch.

We had a deal to use up for this lunch spot and figured today would  make a great time to go. Can you think of a better send off than a delicious lunch with these smiling faces?

I didn’t think so.

I ordered a garden patty and avocado wrap with a side of fries and a raspberry iced green tea. And we can’t forget the cookie!

I love that Evos focuses on fresh food and ingredients and healthier cooking techniques – like baking instead of frying. It wasn’t the most amazing thing in the world but for a somewhat healthy quick stop it made a great choice.

Then, the time for goodbyes came. 🙁 I don’t like having to leave them, but I know fun times await. Plus, I will be so busy doing things like speaking, spreading the Love Grown love (come find me!), and simply soaking up the fabulous atmosphere. Let’s get this party started! Dinner and fro-yo date on the horizon tonight. Like I said – weeeee!

• Do you like flying? Flying is fun to me. However, I get nervous really easily in cars. I always think I’m going to end up some awful accident.
• Are you a procrastinator?

Sometimes I secretly wish I was one of those women. You know what I mean. One of those ladies who always looks so well put together and classy. One of those women who can take jeans and a basic tee and make it look c’est magifique. Someone who can take workout gear from frumpy and dumpy to chic and haute. But oh ho ho…I am so not one of those women.

Truth: I smell like strawberries. In an overly sweet, fake, disgusting way.

I forgot to put my new bottle of shampoo in the shower. So, when I went to wash my hair this morning my only two options were store brand dandruff shampoo (sorry to rat you out, Peter) and Makenzie’s wash. Even Sadder Truth: At least I’m clean. Which is more than I can say for all day Monday and Tuesday. I gross myself out sometimes.

Truth: I have no fashion sense.

I decided to stop at the store Charming Charlie to pick up a couple accessories for my cocktail party dress I plan to wear at Healthy Living Summit. I literally own NO jewelry besides my wedding bands. I felt lost in that store. It wasn’t pretty.

What even goes with a brown V-neck dress??? Or a black strapless dress??? Heck. I have no clue! Even Sadder Truth: I let Makenzie pick something for me. You think I’m joking. And perhaps the saddest of all? Kid has better fashion sense than I do.

Truth: I need a personal stylist…so I got one.

Although a personal stylist for me puts together workout outfits. Until someone nominates me for What Not To Wear and earns me a $5000 shopping spree, I will gladly accept someone willing to help my workout fashion. Even Sadder Truth: I would probably take a workout wear stylist over a fashion guru any day. Although I did once want to dress awfully and have my mom nominate me for What Not To Wear just so I could get a shopping spree. I doubt that would have worked though.

Thankfully, Champion offered me the chance to participate in the Shape Your Life program to try out some of their new shaping active wear. As part of the program, they sent me three different outfits put together by a personal stylist to suit my favorite activities and lifestyle. I broke into outfit numero uno right away.

This included the Shape Smoothing Long Top and the Ultimate Women’s Running Tights. Let me just say that any black leggings that can look that decent on my lower half get major props from me. And the smoothing long top was in fact very smoothing. I loved its fit and think it has great shape. I felt like cat woman – sleek, all black, and ready to kick some butt. 

Me-OW!

I wore the gear for a kickbox workout and only have good things to say about both pieces.

The top gave me plenty of girly support. It moved easily with my body and didn’t ride up on my stomach, which can happen with some form fitting tops. I truly felt cinched in, but  comfortably so. The pants felt very breathable and comfortable as well. I think they will make for great running gear when the temperatures start dropping. So far, I’m a fan and can’t wait to try out the other items. The Smoothing Knee Pants sound like a dream!

Truth: I have way too much stuff to do before I leave this afternoon, so I must now say goodbye. See you from Philly!

• Are you fashionable? If not, what fashion faux pas would earn you a spot on a makeover show?

This post is sponsored by Champion and I received monetary compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. I only ever participate in programs that I see naturally fit my blog and that allow for honest feedback.