Women’s TQR Analog Heart Rate Watch: The “TQR” (pronounced tick-er) line of watches marks the first significant integration of heart-rate technology into the fashionable analog sport watch market.  Among other things, this unique technology delivers ECG-accurate heart rate readings in three beats or less and without the use of chest straps or belts.

ShrinQ Pocket Pedometer: The ShrinQ (pronounced “shrink”) pedometers are smaller, thinner and more convenient than any other personal pedometer on the market. Measuring approximately half the size of a credit card and only three millimeters in thickness, ShrinQ features cutting-edge technology that, unlike common hip-worn pedometers, will function accurately in multiple positions.This innovative approach, combined with sleek design, allows the ShrinQ to go virtually unnoticed, yet still track and measure an individual’s steps, distance and calories-burned discreetly throughout the day.

HydraCoach Intelligent Water Bottle: The HydraCoach® is a revolutionary new water bottle that calculates an individual’s daily hydration needs and coaches proper water consumption to ensure optimal hydration. This is the first product developed that actually helps people adhere to the expert’s recommendations for drinking the right amount of water on a daily basis.

All you need to do to enter the giveaway is write a quick comment and fill out the form below this post. One winner will be drawn at random after 5 days, so don’t delay! Enter only once to be eligible.

This contest is now over. Congratulations to our winner Erin W.

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Giveaway: Healthy Heartbeats

Valued at $150, the winner of this giveaway will take home:

• A portable pedometer to keep track of her movement
• A personal yoga mat to keep her flexible
• A durable water bottle to keep her hydrated
• An MP3 player to keep her toes tapping
• A plush gym towel to keep her dry

This giveaway is one of the ways to support www.ToastToWomen.com, a site created by WomenHeart and Clos du Bois Winery to help support women’s heart disease awareness and prevention. This Mother’s Day was the kick-off day to National Women’s Health Week (May 10-16). Part of a year-long campaign, the site will raise $100,000 to benefit women with heart disease, and offers helpful eating tips, festive menu ideas from the WomenHeart’s ALL HEART Family Cookbook and the opportunity to send free, personalized e-cards to the special women in their lives. For every e-card sent, Clos du Bois will donate $1 to WomenHeart.

This giveaway is CLOSED.

Congrats to Sharold F!

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Giveaway: Toast To Women!

Head over to this page to take a short survey, and Pfizer will send you a free pedometer as a thank-you gift! Mmm, free health tools. Gotta love it.

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Get Moving, and Get a Free Pedometer

So, I feel a bit like Cinderella, wanting to go to the ball, but looking around and trying to figure out something to wear. Except nobody at b5 media cares what I wear — just what I write. Cool. But where do I start?

Great links. I’ve discovered that’s what makes a good blog — compiling the best links for readers. When I browse the other b5 blogs, every writer is passionate and knowledgeable about their topic, and that’s what I’m aiming for as well. But first I thought you might want to find out a little about me before I start blasting away about the topic of women’s wellness.

Here’s the deal. I’m a 37-year-old mom of five kids under age ten. I have a lot of stress in my life just keeping up with my crew. Until I hit my mid-30s, I had boundless energy and never had to worry about my weight. After a few months’ postpartum chasing kids around, I got back to normal.

Hmmm….what does normal feel like? I’ve forgotten.

Since having my last child 14 months ago, my weight hasn’t budged. I’m 30 pounds heavier than I was in 2004, when I began to feel like my old self again. Now, these pounds don’t seem to be going anywhere.

I’ve tried walking — even bought me a pedometer and wore it around a few weeks. I lost it. Bought another. Lost it too. Joined a fitness center. Went once and couldn’t keep up with all the skinny college girls in tank tops. Felt like a lump of jello. Gave up.

Then in early April, I joined a women’s circuit fitness center, Curves, and started going three times a week. At first, I could hardly get through the circuit once, much less twice. After a month, my weight was the exact same. After two months, the good news was that I’d lost 4% body fat, but my weight hadn’t budged.

I stepped up a notch by going to Curves five times a week — after two more weeks, guess what the scale showed this morning? I’ve gained two more pounds. Those nice, enthusiastic trainers tell me,”You’re doing great, Heather. Just keep coming. You’re gaining muscle weight, which weighs more than fat.”

Don’t give up. Don’t give up. How about you? I’ve discovered that blogging about something is like my first baby step toward doing something. I don’t care so much how I look; it’s how I feel. I want to feel energetic. The Japanese say genki. I want to feel genki.

The only time of day I have energy is early in the morning — then I droop the rest of the day. So, you see why becoming the “Lively Women” blogger is like beginning a journey for me? And you too, I hope. Let’s beat this thing together. Do you want more energy? (YEAH.) Do you want to take control of your health? (YEAH.) Do you want to live long, live well, and live now? (YEAH.) Then let’s do it — together.

(Can you tell I used to be a cheerleader?)

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Postpartum Weight Loss … Ain’t Happening for Me