This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vagisil. All opinions are 100% mine.
Hello! In addition to chatting about some new things Iām trying this week to bring some balance to my life, I will also be doing a giveaway! One lucky RER reader will get a chance to win this beautiful purple robe from Vagisil!
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post and let me know:
How do you bring balance to your life?
From a few recent posts you know that I am no stranger to girl talk. I’m not embarrassed to talk about it because it is so important to take care of ourselves! But before this partnership, I asked myselfā¦why use a special wash for different parts of your body?
Here are two major reasons: (1) their pH wash is the ONLY wash with LactoprebioticTM AND (2) it is clinically proven to help maintain a healthy intimate pH for all day confidence.
After looking into it I learned:
2 out of 3 women have sensitive skin in the intimate parts of their body; so many products on the market can easily irritate them, or leave a burning sensation after use. This pH balance wash does the total opposite. It is clear and feels like any normal body wash. It smells pretty good too! Super light and fresh, and it provides comfort all day after taking a shower, especially after a good run!
I already use a special sensitive pH wash for my face to prevent breakouts, so it makes sense to use a complimentary pH product on other parts of your body as well to bring some balance to your life. And I randomly found out that my best friend uses it dailyā¦she swears by it! I was hesitant about talking about this wash, but she encouraged me because sheās a big fan.
She’s also a big fan of the color purple and would love the robe in the giveaway but I told her she’s not eligible for it. Sorry, kid.
Speaking of balance… I am obsessed with having a smoothie after running lately. But the cold sweet smoooooth-ness needs some crunch to be more satisfying so I balance it out with some crunchy salted nuts. This is perfection.
There is a major HEAT WAVE in SoCal and all I want to eat are smoothies, slurpees, and watermelon. A lot of it. Have any of you ever put watermelon in your smoothies? Itās a good idea if you buy a big one and donāt eat it all before it goes bad (thatās not a problem I have). I probably should figure out how to balance my watermelon obsession with other healthy options but I’m busy balancing other stuff right now thanks…
My mom had a watermelon waiting for me to cut when I went over the other day and I tried to get Bailey to take a pic with it. He wasn’t feeling super photogenic and refused to pose. I told him some days we feel good and some days we feel like a busted can of biscuits but it all balances out.
30-Day Yoga Challenge Update
I started my 30-Day Yoga Challenge because I needed to balance out all the running I do and calm some of the stress in my life.
Today is day 9 and Iāve stuck with it every single day so far! Iām super proud of myself!
I really really feel so good after I do it. Physically I feel better and I just feel more calm and less anxious after I do a session.
(I’m doing the 30-day yoga with Adrienne.)
Purple Robe Giveaway
One lucky RER reader will get a chance to win this beautiful purple robe from Vagisil!
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post and let me know:
How do you bring balance to your life?
(Contest closes 8/20 at 8am PST. Winner will be notified by email.)
i try to keep balance by making sure i have a little down time (alone) each day. i’ve found that it’s just something i need! that and running š
Running is how I keep balance in my life. It lets me destress even though it sometimes is stressful itself. But all in all, it lets me work out all my issues on the pavement.
To keep balance I work hard but make a point to spend time with family, have relaxing weekends with my husband, eat good food, exercise & be active daily. I try to get enough rest but I’m still working on balancing that.
I balance my need to go-go-GO all day with 8 hours of sleep (most) nights.
I know it sounds cleeshay but running brings me balance. I will usually go out after work and it let’s me transition from work to mom. I also plan the night out….supper, homework, sports, what needs to get done for a better next day. PS purple is my most favorite color!
I bring balance to my life through smiling! Whenever life is so crazy stressful and I feel like my head will explode with things to do, then I just smile and remember that everything is okay and life goes forward as long as I smile. If I can still control the muscles on my face to smile, then I can control the situation I’m in and relax!
I like when the yoga instructor reminds the class to smile š
I bring balance by waking up 20 minutes early so I’m not rushed and get some “me” time before my work day begins.
I bring balance to my life by taking naps! Even if only a short one, I’ve learned it really helps with my sleep defecit. Woo, naps!
My balance comes from running! I balance that with other forms of exercise and doing my best to eat healthy during the week.
My morning walk with my dog Brady for 45 minutes it’s just the 2 of us enjoying nature and getting ready for the day. Feel out of sorts when we can’t walk together.
I practice tai chi for balance in my life.
I try to balance the nights I have plans with friends and the nights I spend by myself–love being social, but always need a couple nights to get stuff done and spend some quality “me” time!
Trying to figure that out now! LOL! Working in the right direction with exercise everyday after work.
yoga and tea
I try to keep my workouts balanced to keep myself balanced-running, yoga, strength and sports. Plus a good balance of healthy eating + wine. š
+ wine yaaas!
I put cereal in my oatmeal so that the goodness of both hits my belly in balanced timing.
Exercising after work. I don’t always look forward to it, but it’s really nice to have some me time after a long day where I can just zone out š
looks super cozy and bring on the watermelon!
I maintain balance by allowing myself indulgences, and not just when it comes to food/ drink! I try to read “serious” literature 80% of the time, but I also like to read those romance novels for fun to balance it out (you, the ones with Fabio on the cover, lol). Also, during the week I pack my lunch and bring my coffee from home, but on Fridays, I get a salad and a kombucha on tap from Whole Foods as a treat. It wouldn’t be economical to eat out for lunch every day, but I would also get bored and sad if I brought my lunch each day. This way, my Fridays out seem extra special š
I started the 30 day yoga challenge after your post too and it’s been amazing. I think it kept me from killing my husband one night. Zen y’all.
Running is a great balance as well. Then again, so are pastries and coffee too.
Balance usually comes from a combo of exercise, chocolate and kitty cuddles.
Sleep, exercise and well balanced meals
Definitely doing yoga every morning…it’s been a complete game changer for me…
I’m so happy you’re sticking with the 30 day challenge!
Hi, I’ve been a long-time reader of your blog, but I just have to be honest and say that there are so many pop ups on the blog, that I can barely get through your blog posts (which I love). They pop up constantly, or get in the way of reading…..just wanted to be honest.
Thank you for telling me. I’m working on a redesign and pointed this out to my web guy. I’m going to share this message with him.
Awesome. Thanks for caring š And I HATE to say a single negative thing (too much of that in the world) but I wondered if you were aware of if it was an issue for others. THANKS. Keep up the great work.
Definitely not just you. I’m glad to hear a fix is in the works!
I’ve added cycling and swimming to my routine. Loving both! I’ve started getting up at 5am to leave the house by 5:30 to get a mini-brick of biking & running in before work. Swimming gets -fit in when it can. When I get back from my morning bike/run, I’ll make a smoothie. Watermelon smoothie sounds wonderful!!! After trying to work out every week day morning I spend weekends relaxing on the beach. Balance!!!
I love purple and hope I win this robe. It looks so soft and cuddly. I bet my cat will like it too! Thanks for the opportunity. š
I’ve added cycling and swimming to my routine. balance!!!
I <3 purple and hope I win this robe. It looks so soft and cuddly. I bet my cat will like it too! Thanks for the opportunity. š
I try to make sure I get enough sleep, and I also schedule breaks into my day — which makes me much more productive!
I bring balance to my life by just listening to the radio and reading or writing thirty minutes before I have to go to bed to relax and unwind from the days events. :0)
Oh..fuzzy purple robe. I can feel royal in my cruddy basement apt. I am the queen..giggle, har, har!
I balance by walking and moving a whole lot all day but my sleep routine and bedtime is solid. Probably my favourite time of the day.
Plus I balance by volunteering for the elderly which I think is so important to keep a perspective on life.
I make sure to do one thing a day that is really and truly just for me š
I’m still figuring that out! Spending time with family, friends, and my dog helps. Sleep is also a very good thing.
I find balance by sleeping consistent hours! And yoga a few times a week
I get balance to my life right now with naps on the weekend as I am in marathon training (my first one, on Oct 9th) and I have the feeling that the long runs in addition to my full time work, and dog walks, and gardening are really tiring me. I also eat healthy, mostly clean with lots of fresh fruit and veggies that are in season.
Tina in Germany, soon on a trip to New England and Indiana
Exciting! What race are you doing??
And as a person who needs to be go go go all the time, I work hard, and play harder. But I make sure my vacations are lazy lazy lazy.
By saying no to things. Have to have me time!
i try to maintain balance making time and space for things that rejuvenate me–whether that’s a moment of calm while sipping a drink or taking a walk in nature.
I bring balance by sometimes napping when my toddler naps instead of being productive š
A nap is a productive use of time! It’s good for you š
I am right with you on the watermelon, girl! Love it.. but theres always tons, lol. I bring balance into my life by routine. Routine seems to help it all.
I always try to get a good nights sleep. I also do yoga or swim a couple days a week to offset all the running. Seems to be working…
I try to make time each day to do something just for me – anything from sitting in the quiet for a few minutes to working out or reading.
My zen kitty buddies balance me out. š
Any sort of exercise is balance for me right now. I have 2 young children and I need to balance mom and caregiver with me time and sanity.
Exercise is what brings balance to my life. We have so much going on and exercise is definitely my escape.
Yoga and meditation center me
No, I’m not just saying it.
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Yoga! Also, I tend to avoid dairy because it throws me right off!
I bring balance to my life by eating power salads for lunch followed by a cupcake, getting my long run done then spending several hours on the couch, drinking my 8 glasses of water a day then following it with a glass of wine….. I could go on and on. It’s all about the balance. š
I run to create balance in my life. Nothing beats it. It forces me to get away from everything and it give me lots of introspection time. I also have been meditating more consistently. =)
I try to exercise daily to bring balance to my life.
I like to have my cheat meals three times a week for balance!
I do three times a day for even more balance š
Ha! Yesss.
Woah I had no idea that 2/3 of women have more sensitive skin down there. I keep balance in my life by eating semi-healthy (indulgences have to happen) and working out daily.
I would say I try and get enough sleep because without it I am grouchy.
I’m not good at naps, but night time sleep is a priority to me!
I try to maintain balance by eating things that make my body feel good 85% of the time. I exercise 5 days a week and make sure I have a healthy amount of treats too!