Friday, June 7, 2013

Getting Fit...(and a giveaway that gets you halfway there)

 Top: Albion Fit c/o, Bottoms: Albion Fit c/o, Shoes: Nike Free

Over the past few months I have really been focusing on trying to ramp up my efforts on exercising/being healthy.  I came to the conclusion that in order to really see and feel results I need 2 things:

1.  A set workout schedule so I know what I will be doing in advance.
2.  Cute workout clothes.  That's enough motivation right there to get me out of bed.


When I started my quest, I decided to do the Insanity workouts.  Start to finish.  I'd seen my husband do P90X in the past and I don't know about you, but I could only handle so much of Mr. Tony "I'm so peppy I make you want to roundhouse kick your TV in the face" Horton.  I really ended up liking Insanity.  Shauuuuun T is much more my style.  I loved that I didn't need any weights or pull-up bars, I could just press play and start.  I loved that the work-outs were only 40 minutes long for the first month.  But I'll warn you, they shoot up to a full hour for the last 4 weeks.  One hour, 6 times a week.  Aintnobodygottimeforthat.  

So I took a bit longer to complete the whole course than the schedule lays out.  I averaged about four times a week, and had to trim down some of the longer workouts.  But I saw changes in my body and had a lot more energy, so I'm going to go ahead and say that you don't have to follow the schedule religiously to see results.  But the workouts kick your butt.  And you sweat like an NBA player.

Now as far as having cute clothes to workout in, Albion Fit has your back.  I'd live in this hoodie.  Not only do they have a great selection of workout clothing (in fantastic color selections, might I add), but they also have a swimwear section that rocks.  I have been eying this little number for a while, and might have to add it to my summer suit collection.

Albion Fit is giving one Elle Apparel reader a $100 gift card to help you ramp up your workout wardrobe!

To Enter:  CLOSED
(must be a US resident and not  have won a previous Albion Fit giveaway within the last 6 months)
  • 1st Entry:  Like Albion Fit on Facebook (leave a comment letting me know)
  • Additional entry: Pin your favorite item from albionfit.com and leave a second comment with a link to your pin.

Giveaway runs through 6/12 and I'll announce the winner on 6/13. 

If you can't wait for the giveaway, get $15 off a purchase of $50 or more with code elleapparel15! (good through 6/12)

Have a great weekend!



And the winner is....

 Congrats Marley!  Shoot me over an email

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Check here to see if you won the Sephora Giveaway.

151 comments:

  1. I "like" Albion Fit on FB! =)
    PS--You look so cute in their clothes! Totally gonna check them out even if I don't win! =)
    Jenni
    foundinmycloset@hotmail.com
    www.foundinmycloset.blogspot.com

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  2. Liked them! You look so chic - as always!

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  3. I already liked Albion Fit on FB!! :)

    mrsrachelsbooth@gmail.com

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  4. I pinned this really cute tennis skirt:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/18436679697369799/

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  5. Facebook fan of albion fit. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  6. pinned. amypugmire@live.com
    http://pinterest.com/pin/193514115211582554/

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  7. I like Albion fit! Soooo cute!
    kaileysbaer@gmail.com

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  8. I like Albion Fit on Facebook :)

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  9. Pinned the grape go long crew with thumb holes!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/286752701246886366/

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  10. I love the rainbow skirt! So cute!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/275212227201636097/

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  11. Pinned the teal 26.2 jacket!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/156922368238918706/

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  12. I pinned the Love Racer in tangerine. Who wouldn't want to workout in that awesome color? http://pinterest.com/pin/19632948348409004/

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  13. I liked Albion Fit on Facebook!

    www.lovinleelife.blogspot.com

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  14. Pinned Love Racer in Silver! http://pinterest.com/pin/66709638203141743/

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  15. You were dead on with how cute their swimwear is. I would totally go for the Nautical Bow Suit, pinned here http://pinterest.com/pin/133278470195519658/

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  16. Pinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/162903711494148988/

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  17. I like them on Facebook!

    katri.hakes(at)gmail.com

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  18. I just adore this swimsuit!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/230176230927675436/

    katri.hakes(at)gmail.com

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  19. I liked them on Facebook!

    elizabeth.fielden(at)gmail.com

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  20. Picking one was so hard to choose from, but I'm loving the bermuda shorts!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/63824519692053003/

    elizabeth.fielden(at)gmail.com

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  21. I know you are only supposed to pick one, but I like all the Love Racer tops and the Optimum Capris. I liked them on Facebook.

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  22. I like Albion Fit on Facebook.

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  23. I pinned my favorite pants.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/108367934756455388/

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  24. I love the sweet stripe full zip in coral/grey. Here is a link to my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/14707136256074806/

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  25. I love purple and I love this top!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/94434923409145706/

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  26. I like Albion Fit on FB. Great stuff!

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  27. My favorite swim suit pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/249527635576990484/

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  28. I liked Albion fit on facebook.

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  29. i like albion fit on facebook!

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  30. I liked Albion fit on facebook!! Great giveaway!!

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  31. i pinned the seafoam racer...so cute!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/92323861083976594/

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  32. My favorite suit!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/85146249177900846/

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  33. I have been following Albion Fit on Facebook for awhile. I LOVE their clothes!

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  34. Pinned the seafoam top, such a cute color. http://pinterest.com/pin/100768110385324786/

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  35. I would love this! http://pinterest.com/pin/114349278011574711/

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  36. Love this jacket to work out in! Or I feel like it would be a match made in heaven!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/59532026296966689/

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  37. http://pinterest.com/pin/280067670549886611/

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  38. I love this suit! Thanks for the giveaway!!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/435019645226333980/

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  39. One of several pins: http://pinterest.com/pin/184929128421569010/

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  40. I liked them on Facebook! I love their stuff!

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  41. http://pinterest.com/pin/68398488063606505/ one of my favorite workout tops of from them!!

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  42. I like them on facebook! Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway!

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  43. I also pinned it on pinterest!! http://pinterest.com/pin/260786634645181677/

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  44. Pinned them on Pinterest!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/18295942209019916/

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  45. Their swim suits are amazing, but I am in dire need of some running gear... this outfit is so cute http://pinterest.com/pin/184014334747320760/

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  46. That hoodie really is amazing!!

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  48. i liked Albion Fit facebook page!

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  49. I am obsessed with workout clothes. These look awesome! I liked Albion on FB.

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  50. I pinned the pants you are wearing in black! So cute. http://pinterest.com/pin/8444318024123154/

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  51. I liked them on FB! Glad to hear you that you liked Insanity- I just got it the other day.

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  52. I like Albion Fit Facebook page!

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  53. I ended up pinning the hoodie you linked to- it's so cute!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/194921490094909108/

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  54. I liked their FB! fingers crossed :) michelleleeann@gmail.com

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  55. http://pinterest.com/pin/47358233554517983/

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  57. Liked on Facebook (name Liz Taylor)

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  58. Pinned the chevron suit on Pinterest (name Liz Taylor)

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  59. Like their FB page! Great clothes!
    Emilee

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  60. Pinned!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/570549846512979460/

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  61. liked albion fit on facebook

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  62. pinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/53832158018946762/

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  63. I love cute workout clothes. It's hard to find the right workout and i find that i enjoy going to bootcamp because it is always something different. Congrats on finding what works for you.

    Stop by and enter my sephora giveaway and link up to my tres-chic fashion thursday link up.

    agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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  64. I liked Albion on Facebook!

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  65. I love a good workout capri. I pinned the pair I think you're wearing.http://www.albionfit.com/sport/capri-pant-graphite

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  66. I pinned the really cute swim suit top! http://pinterest.com/pin/132996995218689896/

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  67. http://pinterest.com/pin/192458584048726677/ Here's my pin link. There are too many things to choose my favorite.

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  68. I Pinned also

    http://pinterest.com/pin/175147872980965394/

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  69. i pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/161144492889592947/

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  70. I pinned this cute sweater
    http://pinterest.com/pin/134263632613986251/

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  71. I liked Albion Fit on facebook. :)

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  72. I liked Albion Fit on Facebook!

    loveablelaura13 @ gmail .com

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  73. Liked them on facebook, for sure! You are super cute. : )

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  74. I liked them on FB! Also, I'm on week 5 of insanity. Thanks for the warning about the workouts going up to an hour. That's gonna suck. I love your "ain'tnobodygottimeforthat" comment!

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  75. I "liked" on FB! :)

    820.jenniferkim@gmail.com
    jkfacee.wordpress.com

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  76. Fell in love with this crimson hoodie — pinned it here: http://pinterest.com/pin/40462096624879947/

    Thanks!

    820.jenniferkim@gmail.com
    jkfacee.wordpress.com

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  77. Just pinned some ADORABLE...and modest swim bottoms! LOVE! http://pinterest.com/pin/266275396691237184/

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  78. I like them on facebook. Thanks for this fun giveaway. Maybe this will be the motivation I need to get back to the gym!

    Angela.l.hunt@gmail.com

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  79. I liked Albion fit on facebook (Kaci Walker)

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  80. I liked on facebook, Annie Bourgerie Janmohamed and pinned too. http://pinterest.com/pin/264938390552031968/ :)

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  81. I like Albion Fit on fb! (mer.marty@yahoo.com)

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  82. I like Albion Fit on facebook (Rebecca Bodine) and I pinned this top: http://pinterest.com/pin/347621664958222746/

    Thanks for introducing me to Albion Fit!

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  83. I would really love it if I could gain some followers for my own blog, which I try my best to post a few times a week! I review products, talk about stuff, post about my "adventures" and will soon have diy projects and videos! http://handmadejourneys.blogspot.com/

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  84. I like Albion Fit on Facebook :)

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  85. Pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/246079567111904409/

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  86. I like Albion on Facebook!

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  87. My favorite colors....
    http://pinterest.com/pin/228628118556190281/

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  88. I'm a fan of Albion Fit on facebook

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  89. http://pinterest.com/pin/25403185371065938/
    I've been looking for a good hoodie for a while... this is so cute!

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  90. I pinned my favorite swimsuit
    http://pinterest.com/pin/259942209715214634/
    Jaylynnstokes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  91. Pinned my favorite suit...

    http://pinterest.com/pin/215328425906472110/

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  92. I liked them on facebook. Cute workout clothes are definitely good motivation for getting fit!
    beswan59@gmail.com

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  93. I like Albion Fit on Facebook!

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  94. Liked them on Facebook! I love Albion Fit's bathing suits :-)

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  95. I pinned their Optimum black capris- they look perfect!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/266205027947189359/

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  96. Liked Albion Fit on Facebook!

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  97. Pinned the Lounge Crop, Charcoal. Great pair of cropped pants for any workout! http://pinterest.com/pin/108297566012442581/

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  98. Liked them on FB.

    You looked awesome before. Cant wait ot check out their clothes

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  99. Ok i thought I knew which bathing suit I wanted. Now that I see this site not so sure and the workout clothes.. So nice

    I pinned it
    http://pinterest.com/pin/149392912612064615/

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  100. I like Albion Fit on Facebook as Holly Storm-Burge. Thanks!
    hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com

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  101. I liked Albion Fit on Facebook!
    Jet Skidmore

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  102. http://pinterest.com/pin/254453447669425221/ pinned!

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  103. I liked them on Facebook! I would love to win this giveaway!

    Cute clothes are key to successful workouts!

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  104. I like them on facebook!

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  105. I pinned my favorite item too http://pinterest.com/pin/86975836525663239/

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  106. I really love this pink and white draw cord top! All their workout gear is so cute though. Love it!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/219339444324654239/

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  107. I liked Ambion Fit on FB! :) Thanks for another giveaway!

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  108. I liked Albion on FB! :) Awesome jacket!

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  109. Pinned it! http://pinterest.com/pin/47006389833427552/
    And this, too - so cute. http://pinterest.com/pin/47006389833427554/

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  110. I pinned the blousy top swimsuit!!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/50665564530723753/

    Thanks for the giveaway! I hope I win :)

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  111. I Like Albion Fit on Facebook

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  112. Pinned
    http://pinterest.com/pin/28921622579906996/

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  113. I adore the pictures you make! They are simply awesome! I have an essay to pay next week, may I borrow some of your pics for my fashion project?

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