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Shedding winter layers

It seems like every Spring around this time I decide it’s time to shed a few winter dead ends and get a new ‘do. Today, Nancy, of the uptown Bumble and Bumble location did a wonderful job! Bumble and Bumble has prided themsleves on designing looks that fit their clients and today did not dissapoint! She took a few minutes at the beginning to ask me what my needs and wants were and then showed me a few pictures of what she had in mind. She also took time to feel my hair and evaluate it before I went off for my shampoo. We discussed different Bumble and Bumble products before she settled on her recommendation for today’s wash. Today I was treated to a shampoo and condition using their new Quenching line. This new line delivers amazing hydration for hair that has been damaged and dried due to daily styling and abuse. For someone with overall healthy hair, it makes a perfect weekly treatment versus an everyady shampoo choice. Nancy recommended that I use their Gentle shampoo daily and the Super Rich conditioner since I wash my hair every morning after my workout. The Gentle shampoo will ensure that my hair doesn’t get too dry. If you’re interested in these or other Bumble and Bumble products there are some great deals at these sites:

This is the first time in a while that i’ve built a relationship with a stylist and wanted to known as a regular. This was my third visit with Nancy and she didn’t disappoint! I feel lighter and like I have a bit of added spring in my step thanks to the dead layers she removed! If you’re located in NYC let me know as I highly recommend you stop in and visit Nancy at the uptown Bumble and Bumble location at 56th and Lexington.


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Rudi’s Bread Giveaway

There is no denying it, my favorite long run fuel is a peanut butter and banana open face sandwich. But, this week’s long run fuel was taken to a whole new level, in fact I felt like I was trying it again for the very first time, due to a change in bread choice!

Last week, Rudi’s Bread sent us a sampler pack of their amazing products so Bo and I could sample them as we had never had the opportunity to try Rudi’s before. All I can say is WOW! Rudi’s prides themselves on delivering a superiour product due to the superior ingredients. The company has been baking bread for 30 years and all their products are certified USDA organic and made without high fructose corn syrup, chemical preservatives, or artificial ingredients. In addition, Rudi’s Organic Bakery uses a slower baking process to retain the wholesome flavor and nutrition in their products. These elements create a perfect trifecta that allow consumers to find a grocery store bread that tastes, feels, and smells like it was just baked!
As a bit of background, I’ve been using “light” bread for as long as I can remember. Therefore, tasting the chewy, delectable, yet 100% healthy goodness of Rudi’s was refreshing and mind blowing. I do not think i’ll be able to return to light bread anytime soon. This Saturday Rudi’s 7 grain provided the base for my banana and peanut butter long run fuel and the combination was perfect. The bread, even after being toasted, was chewy and filled with flavor. After years of using 45 calorie cardboard slices for my sandwiches and toast, I think i’ve finally “seen the light.” The taste difference and pure ingredient list was more than worth the extra 90 calories, especially on long run days.
Now that we’ve had the opportunity to enjoy Rudi’s we want to make sure you can too! One lucky reader will win 3 Rudi’s coupons good for a free loaf of pread. You can be entered by visiting their site and telling me in a comment which of their products you would like to try.

For extra entries, do any or all of the following:

follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway – Feel free to copy and paste: “Win free bread from Rudi’s Organic Bakery @healthyhappier! http://healthyhappierbear.blogspot.com/2010/03/rudis-bread-giveaway.html“

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Enjoy! A winner will be chosen this Friday!

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A Difference You Can Taste Giveaway

Happy Sunday! I am so behind on posts due to my busy weekend but I promise that over the next two days you’ll see the following:
Dasha Wellness Center
Fish Restaurant Review
David Burke @ Bloomingdales Review
Glo Bars review
and
Saturday Fun Day
Let’s rewind back to Friday however to get this post started. Friday morning I couldn’t decide what I wanted for breakfast but knew I was quickly growing tired of my same old oats. I decided to take advantage of the amazing package I received Thursday night from the friendly folks at Jay Robb Protein. I was elated when they offered to send a sampler package of their whey and brown rice protein powders for Bo and I to review. Even better, they sent TWO so that one lucky reader can enjoy some Jay Robb in their life as well.
The man behind this protein empire, Jay Robb, is a clinical nutritionist with almost 30 years experience. He founded Jay Robb Enterprises Inc in 1988 and prides himself on the fact that his company produces the best-tasting protein powders on the planet. His products are sold in over 8,000 stores including Whole Foods.
I have to agree with his opinion. I was flabbergasted when I opened the sampler bag to find powder flavors which ranged from the typical vanilla and strawberry all the way to Tropical Dreamsicle and Pina Colada. A Pina Colada protein smoothie? Yes please!
The next thing I noticed were the amazing nutritional facts. The whey and brown rice protein powders have similar nutritional facts:
Whey: 30 g serving
Calories: 110, Fat: 0, Sodium 150mg, Potassium: 390 mg, Carbs 1g, Protein 25g, Sugar 0g, and Calcium 3%
Brown Rice Protein: 30 g serving
Calories: 110, Fat: .5g, Sodium: 15mg, Cargs: 4g, Fiber: 2g, Protein 24g, Sugar 0g, Calcium 10%
Friday morning I enjoyed a green monster using the strawberry whey protein powder. This along with some soymilk, spinach, and 1/2 a banana kept me full for five hours! I loved the flavor and these powders seem to mix better than any i’ve used before. I’m hooked! His powders truly deliver a difference you can taste!
GIVEAWAY!!
Now, I want you to be hooked too by winning a sampler pack of your own so you can taste the difference! You have until Thursday, March 4th to enter. This pack includes a Jay Robb reusable shopping bag and six packs of powder both brown rice and whey.
1) Leave me a question you’d like me to answer on the blog.
2) Become a fan of Healthy Happier Bear on Facebook! Please also suggest to at least 5 friends. You may suggest it to as many people as you like. Let me know below.
3) Add A Healthy Happier Bear to your blogroll and link back to the giveaway on your blog. Please let me know by leaving a comment.
4) Tweet this giveaway! You may write: “@HealthyHappier is giving away JayRobb! Enter here http://healthyhappierbear.blogspot.com/2010/02/difference-you-can-taste-giveaway.html“
I will choose a winner this Thursday. Good Luck!


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