November 2013 - Page 2 of 2

C9 at Target – Product Review

Today’s Victory: Working out TWICE when I didn’t even feel like working out once on this gloomy Houston Monday. (It also helps that I’m trying to make up for yesterday’s Bud Light indiscretions at the Texans loss to Indianapolis.)

It’s no secret I have a hard time gaining the motivation to work out on a regular basis, but having seen the recent results from my 5x week sessions at Sculpt Fitness, I continue to push myself harder and harder.

Pushing myself harder and harder means I need motivation in new ways, I have to have a healthier diet, and I need more glamorous workout clothes! There I go being all sweaty and girly again…

And it’s no secret I’m kind of a snob when it comes to workout gear and apparel. Mostly because I’m in it so often, but it has to be cute and flattering and it must be functional as well. I’ve been an athlete since before I could tell time, so I’ve practically grown up in spandex and sports bras.

Growing up an only child and having a dad who was crazy athletic and not-so-secretly wanted a son, playing sports and being active was just in my DNA. Champion was a brand I grew up on. Back then (I refuse to date myself with an actual year), Champion was just as big as Nike was during my various practices and recently Target has brought the brand back with their C9 by Champion line.

The line was much more stylish than I had imagined and was cute enough I felt OK running errands before or after the gym. The sports bra I am wearing definitely holds my “girls” in place if you’re big into running like I am. The pants are also super comfortable and functional and even have reflectors if you run at night and most of the pants come with matching jackets, which is perfect for the winter months we’re headed into. The pants I wore even had zippers in the back at the bottom where you can give them a little flair and to stretch around your shoes, which is super cute and convenient. The pants also had the zipper back pocket in the back for a credit card or to hold your car key if you’re going for a run, which is one of my must-haves in workout clothes.

She Must Workout! C9 at Target – Product Review

And the best part? The price point. This line is definitely price-friendly, especially for those of us workout mavens who need (or want!) multiple outfits.

Go wrap yourself in a piece of C9 by Champion after your sweat session! This line is as versatile and stylish as my workout – always something new and innovative to try and stay in shape.

So enjoy. And take a minute to tell The Blonde Side your own #TodaysVictory moment – we love hearing it!

– This product review was part of The Blonde Side’s role as a Women’s Health Action Hero as they are always sharing new and innovative products not just for the working woman, but the working-out woman!

Blue 32: The Blonde Sides #32 Challenge

Every year for my birthday, I create some harebrained idea (get it?) to do something unique on The Blonde Side and give the column one last push as another amazing year wraps up.

For my 30th birthday, I did the 30 beFORe 30 series where readers told me what athletes I should pitch and request interviews. It was pretty awesome. My favorite interview during was with Shane Battier, formerly of the Houston Rockets.

For my 31st birthday (last year), ironically enough in true blonde fashion, I thought I was turning 32 and since there are 32 teams in the NFL, I set out on a goal to interview one player from every team, titling it The Blonde Side’s 32 Momentum Challenge. After reading my blog post, my mom informed me I was only 31 that year. Oops.

As you can see I missed the goal by quite a lot, but it was such a unique experience because the players got to pick what they wanted to be interviewed about. Owen Daniels (Texans) wanted to talk about his love of house music, Zoltan Mesko (Patriots) wanted to chat about his creepy-for-a-good-cause moustache, and many other unique interviews.

So this year, the year I really turn 32 (on November 27th in case you want to send presents), doing the “every NFL team” seemed redundant, so I decided to challenge myself to interview as many #32’s in the history of sports: all sports, past athletes, present athletes, anyone I can get ahold of basically. And yes, this will include OJ Simpson, currently hanging out in prison for murder and stealing and kidnapping and cookie stuff.

One of my awesome interns put together a list of all 32 jersey wear’ers he could find and I will spend the next 30 days interviewing as many of those guys (and maybe even girls) as possible. The column will run here on The Blonde Side, but will also be a series on CBS Man Cave Daily.

The Blonde Side’s Blue 32 challenge is proudly sponsored by Bud Light – a beverage I will probably need plenty of while hustling to get this thing in action.

Check back here the entire month of November and follow me on Twitter and LIKE me on FB to keep up as well. It’ll be a busy month, so grab your New Balance running shoes and come along for the ride.

If you happen to know any athletes (pro only) who wore or currently wear #32 or have a contact, such as an agent or a good friend, PLEASE do let me know! You can email me jayme [at] theblondeside [dot]com.

Thanks, and happy birthday to all the other November babies out there!

C9atTarget: Product Review

Blue 32 Series: Birthday Challenge