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Showing posts with label Portland. Show all posts

10 QUICK + HEALTHY SNACKS FOR A BRIDE ON THE GO

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Planning a wedding can get pretty crazy. Between dress fittings, taste testing, meetings with the wedding planner and dance practice with the choreographer- the schedule of a bride-to-be can get pretty hectic. 
Sometimes with so many things to do, it's easy to forget to eat. But, not to worry. Here are 10 of our favorite quick + healthy snacks that you can bring with you while you run your bridal errands:

1. Sliced organic apple with natural peanut butter

2. Hummus with raw veggies (broccoli, carrots, sugar snap peas, etc)

3. Half peanut butter and all-fruit jelly on Dave's Killer Bread

4. Handful of almonds and cranberries

5. Small green salad with light dressing

6. Two hard boiled eggs with Kashi crackers (dash of salt, pepper, hot sauce)

7. Plain flavored soy or Greek yogurt with fresh fruit and sprinkling of walnuts

8. Sliced banana with dollop of peanut butter (Tami's early morning pre-workout fav)

9. Smoothie (toss in what you like... a banana, some kale or spinach, fruit, greek yogurt) Here's a yummy recipe for a Strawberry Banana Oatmeal smoothie from Love Grows Wild. So good!

10.  Whole grain egg tortilla wrap (scrambled egg, feta cheese, green onions, roasted veggies of your choice or avacado, green salsa)
What are some of your favorite healthy snacks for on the go?

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE FITNESS ENTHUSIAST


Just a few days away from Christmas and you may still be wondering what to get that fitness enthusiast in your life. Well, wonder no more. Here are a few of my favorite hot items for 2013.

|one| Bobble Water Bottle - A combination of green thinking and beautiful design, these little jugs filter your drinking water without filling up landfills with single serving water bottles.
|two| Fitbit Force - Why settle for a simple pedometer when you can track your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, stairs climbed, active minutes AND your sleep activity.
|three| BOSE SIE2i Sport Headphones - The best headphone choice is personal but to me it's important that they stay put during intense workouts, have great sound, low noise isolation so you can hear what's happening around you for safety and feel comfortable to wear.
|four| Vibram FiveFingers - With their unique, minimalist design these shoes may not be for everyone, but for the advance fitness enthusiast they can offer a better sense of awareness allowing them to train at a higher level.
|five| The Grid Foam Roller by Trigger Point Performance Therapy - Foam rollers are, like, the best recovery tools EVER! These last a long time and don't break down with frequent use.
|six| Zensah Compression Leg and Arm Sleeves - Sometimes pressure is a good thing. Compression sleeves offer a perpetual hug that can do wonders for both your performance and recovery.
|seven| Swagg Watch by Swoll Swagg - One of the hottest accessories worn by fitness buffs and gym addicts, these super cool watches come in fun colors and have interchangeable faces.
|eight| Vapur Flexible 2 Pack Set Water Anti-Bottle - We luv super cool things and these collapsible water bottles are the coolest! When you're done drinking just fold it up and put it in your pocket!


Wildfire Fitness’ Portland Bridal Fitness is now offering online training and we’re super excited! Don’t have time for the gym, no problem! Contact us today to learn more about our Bridal Fitness Packages and how you can get started today!

LOCAL & FABULOUS: MARRY ME!

Hey brides-to-be and wedding lovers! Are you looking for a little wedding inspiration? Well, we have the perfect local & fabulous event for you!   


Marry Me! is an interactive and educational wedding event that you won't want to miss!  It's more than your traditional showcase of wedding vendors showing their services, it's a fresh, new perspective on design and planning!

 Featured Events:

-Wedding Cake & Tabletop Showcase - see 70+, fully constructed, wedding cakes including their own inspiration board and floral, displaying the talents of coordinators, floral designers, event producers, and cake artists.

-Wedding Planning Educational Seminars - listen to professional advice from industry experts, helping start the nearly wed off on the right foot as they embark on the planning process. Learn how to book vendors, plan a stress free event, and more!

-Live entertainment, TWO fashion shows and a designer charity gown sale!
The Deets: January 25th 12-4pm & January 26th 10am-5pm at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport

Will we see you there?

images via Marry Me! 

PORTLAND BRIDAL FASHION: MICHELLE DECOURCY TRUNK SHOW & SHOWROOM OPENING

The following blog post was submitted by Brytani Sierra of Downtown Glamorous. Brytani is a life + fashion + beauty blogger from Portland, Oregon.
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Michelle DeCourcy  trunk show and showroom opening with Portland Bridal Fitness CEO Tami Williams. Michelle is a local wedding and special occasion designer who's gowns have graced the pages of Vouge, British Vouge, WWD and Lucky and have been worn by celebrities such as Faith Hill, Christina Aguilera, Norah Jones and more.

The trunk show was amazing! Every piece was absolutely stunning! Brides, if your looking for a wedding dress or engagement party dress I totally recommend local designer Michelle DeCourcy!

Images taken by Brytani Sierra for Portland Bridal Fitness and Downtown Glamorous