I am a True Athlete Going for the Gold with Babbleboxx! #BabbleBoxxGold

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media.

This year, inspired by so many athletes, I really want to "Go for the Gold". While I'm not a super-fitness level athlete, or anything close, I am inspired by those that are capable of such great achievements and I can strive to be the best version of myself that I'm able to be.

While I'm very pregnant currently, I should be having my baby girl sometime soon and once I get the go ahead to get back into my work out routine, I'm going for my own sort of gold medal. I want to get back to the size I was whenever I found I was pregnant. I had lost so much weight and felt great and while I'm super excited to be a mama, I'm also excited to work towards getting my body back into shape. I've done it once, I know I'm capable of doing it again.

With all of that said, I'm lucky enough to have been spoiled by Babbleboxx recently and everything inside my "Going for the Gold" Babbleboxx will be great motivation when it's time to get my butt in gear! Ranging from skin care to compression pants, I'll be looking and feeling great from head to toe!

I suppose I should start with Purpletale, the most convenient and effective skincare solution I've used in a while. This all in one facial kit has 5 simple steps to lovely skin - starting with a foam cleanser for step one, followed by an ampoule for step two, then step three is an invigorating bio-cellulous sheet mask, quickly applying facial cream for step four, and step five is a neck cream! The complete solution left my skin feeling amazing and I even was told I'm glowing... and I don't think it's the hormones.

The next item in my Babbleboxx was the Casio Baby-G watch! With a patriotic red, white, and blue look to it, I feel like I'm a true Olympian athlete going for the gold when I'm rocking this beauty! Whether I'm running to a doctor's appointment and trying to stay on time or taking a dip in the ocean to try and keep my fitness in check, I love that I'm able to keep on schedule while looking cool with this water and shock resistant watch.

The next item in my Go for the Gold box was a whole bunch of amazing Vitamin Shoppe True Athlete supplements! I'm in love with the Vitamin Shoppe Jaxx cup that I'll be drinking the supplements out of and once Delainey is here! I'm super excited to try the Energized Training Formula in Fruit Punch. I have a feeling it will be a must-have for a new mama. I'll be sure to use this unique creatine, arginine, and beta-alanine based formula with caffeine and AstraGin to help get my body ready for the workouts before they even begin.

I'll also be making sure I get enough protein in my diet with the delicious Natural Whey Protein Packets, the perfect way to make sure my diet is balanced enough to handle the fitness routine I'm planning!

While I'm excited to try out all the supplements, I've always been and will be a huge fan of water. After trying JUST water in my Babbleboxx I found a new favorite kind... because we all know some bottled/packaged waters taste better than others. JUST water is a refreshing paper-based water bottle, responsibly sourced, produced, and packaged for improved environmental and community impact, in partnership with hometown USA... and at just 99 cents a bottle, it's refreshingly affordable for everyone and absolutely a replenishing treat after getting your heart rate elevated.

The last item in my Babbleboxx but certainly not the least is the 2XU Mid-Rise 7/8 Compression Tights. With a power comfort waistband for a sleek fit and graduated compression engineered to promote maximum blood flow, these tights will be the perfect way to make sure I'm getting the most out of every work out, especially leg day! I love that they are going to help reduce muscle soreness while also allowing me to look amazing while getting my work outs in. Are you interested in snagging a pair for yourself? Click here and use the code 2XU20 and get 20% off your order!

While I'm totally obsessed with everything that came in my Go for the Gold Babbleboxx, I'm pretty excited to share Delainey's arrival and get back into my normal fitness routine sometime soon as well! Be on the look out for some great work out tips and don't be surprised if you see some photos of me rocking my Baby-G watch and 2XU compression tights in fitness posts in the near future!

So tell me, what's your favorite fitness product? Have you tried the Vitamin Shoppe True Athlete supplements before? I'd love to hear all about your favorites in the comments below!

10 Reasons You Should Join Planet Fitness on August 15th!

Thanks to Planet Fitness for sponsoring today's discussion, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

It's pretty obvious if you look back at my fitness posts over the years that I'm a big fan of Planet Fitness, I've been sharing my journey with PF since January 2015 and I even continue to visit my local club while rocking my baby bump. If you've ever visited a Planet Fitness, you know why I'm such a big fan. Whether you've been to a location nearby you or not, today I want to share 10 reasons you should sign up for a Planet Fitness membership during the awesome sale happening August 15th!

10 Reasons You Should Join Planet Fitness:

1. The low cost is obviously one of the most enticing reasons to join Planet Fitness but during their current sale, you'll really get the most bang for your buck! If you join August 15th, the cost is even lower than any other day! You can sign up online or at a club on this 1 special day, for only $1 down and $10 a month, with absolutely no commitment. If you want added benefits, sign up for the Black Card, for the same amount down and then $19.99 a month.

2. Planet Fitness prides itself on being a non-intimidating, hassle-free, welcoming fitness club where everyone feels comfortable, including uncoordinated and out of shape people like myself. I like that I don't have to worry about meat heads or pushy sales people, I can walk in and get my work out in with other everyday people just trying to achieve the same thing. The judgement-free zone is a safe place for everyone and I love it!

3. Planet Fitness is great because many of the clubs are open and have staff on hand 24/7, making getting your work out in a possibility day or night. An added bonus, is all the clubs have huge, nicely kept locker rooms so you can slip in a work out on your way to work or just before you head out with friends for the evening... whenever is the most convenient time for you.

4. Not only are Planet Fitness locations accommodating, they offer some amazing benefits like unlimited fitness training included in all memberships. That means you can have a professional help guide your work outs and really get the most out of your membership, without paying an extra penny!

5. When you sign up for a PF Black Card you have access to over 1,100 locations, the opportunity to have a free guest accompany you at every visit, use of their awesome massage chairs, and more.

6. If you want to squeeze in a quick workout you can do one of the two circuits they offer. One is 12 minutes and the other is 30 minutes and both offer a full workout, combining both strength and cardio and timed with a red/green light system so you know when it's time to switch.

7. You don't just join a fitness club when you join PF, you join a community. Planet Fitness provides members with access to "Planet of Triumphs", an online community that celebrates all accomplishments and inspirational stories of its members.

8. Not only do you join a community and fitness club when joining Planet Fitness, you can help your community as well. PF is a proud partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and STOMP Out Bullying. They have already given $1.3 million in grants and donations to help fund both programs and are proud to help give back to the communities they are a part of.

9. Planet Fitness has interesting surveys that you can participate in, if you want. The most recent survey was all about how confident we feel in our swimsuits and the findings are intriguing. They noted that 1/3 of Americans would rather visit the dentist than wear a bathing suit during the summer... while 76% of people admitted they are more critical of their own appearance in a swimsuit than they are of others. Those numbers mean that we need to stop judging ourselves and PF is a great place to stop that self-judgement and start helping yourself.

10. While this list includes 9 other amazing reasons you should join your local Planet Fitness, I can think of one more reason you should join your local club and it's the most important reason - your health! It's time to take matters into your own hands and get healthy, sign up for a Planet Fitness membership today and I promise you won't regret it!

So tell me, will you be signing up for a Planet Fitness membership on August 15th? If you're already a member, I'd love to hear about why you love the club or if you are planning on joining tell me what your fitness goals are in the comments below!

Do Something: Help Others with the Power to the Period Donation Drive

Thanks to U by Kotex for sponsoring today's discussion, regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

Let me start out by saying I am so lucky I've been blessed during my lifetime... I've never really had to hurt for any necessity and I've always had a nice roof over my head. While I've always had enough, even more than enough at times, I've been around a few people that have longed for necessities. While I know I can't help every single needy person all by myself, I try to do my best to help those connected to me in some way and so does my family. While I have a handful of stories I could share about helping those in need, I'm not going to do that today... this post isn't about bragging, I'm sharing this to bring light to a subject that's tough to talk about.

I can remember one time when I was in high school, a friend of my mother's stopped by and cried on our couch after losing her job. She was in a bad spot in her life and it was really no fault of her own. She couldn't afford her rent, she was scraping pennies together to buy food, she had a car but it was running on fumes, and embarrassingly, it was "that time of the month" and she had no feminine products and no money to go buy any. I didn't know her too incredibly well, she worked with my mom in the past and I had only met her a few times, but I did know she definitely wasn't the type to beg. She honestly needed help, she came over just to talk and then out of desperation she spilled her soul. Luckily, she felt comfortable enough to share her entire story with us and we were able to lend her a helping hand.

The thing is, we weren't necessarily well off at that point in my life... Don't get me wrong, we had more than enough though and that's why my mom, being the caring individual she is, handed her some money and some feminine products. The gesture was small, in comparison to the grand scheme of things, but it meant a lot to her friend and while I'm not sure where she ended up in life, I still think about that day on occasion. All of us sitting there in my living room, tears streaming down her face, my mom and I wanting to do everything we could to help her. It was right then the reality of being an adult set in, in some ways. I had always known life wasn't rainbows and butterflies, but seeing someone need something that I'd always taken for granted, someone that I knew directly, that made me realize that I could and should do more with my life. I was born blessed, I should help others feel blessed whenever the opportunity presents itself. It's a lesson I'll never forget and one that my mom may not even remember teaching me... but it was life changing.

That's why I want to share more about the "Power to the Period drive"! While this movement wasn't around back when my mom's friend was in need, it is now and it's something every woman should know about. Power to the Period is the first-ever national period product drive and the second installment of U by Kotex's Period Projects - a unique and inspiring series of projects, each inspired and led by real women who share the brand's passion for creating change.

While my mom's friend was just one woman in our community, it's obvious when I reflect back on that day that she was likely one of many that needed help being able to afford necessities like feminine products. To be exact, there are 3.5 million Americans who experience homelessness each year, these people have limited access to and few places to turn for basic human needs like toiletries.

U by Kotex is doing something to change that, inspired by a tweet sent by Holly Sanchez, they have partnered with DoSomething.org to encourage people to buy and donate an extra pack of period products to homeless shelters. This simple act of kindness is one that could change a woman's life, I've witnessed it myself. Together, as women, we can change the way we think about, talk about, and act towards the needs of homeless and needy people in our communities. The best part is, it's actually an easy task - just buy an extra pack of pads or tampons on each trip you make to the store, then make a monthly donation to a local shelter. You could change someone's life by spending a few extra dollars each time you make a Target run or a stop at Walmart... it's that easy. If you have the time maybe you could even start a Power to the Period donation drive in your area from now through September 30 and donate everything you collect to a shelter in need! Visit UbyKotex.com, DoSomething.org/Period or text PERIOD to 38383 to learn more about how you can get involved.

Tell me, have you ever helped someone truly in need of something simple like toiletries or food? While it's a small act for you, it means a lot to those in need... I'd love to hear all about your experience in the comments below.

The Perfect Vacation: Our "Baby Moon" at B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale

Thanks to B Ocean Resort for providing the lovely accommodations to facilitate this review, regardless all opinions expressed below are completely my own.

I can't even believe it, but it's true... we have just about a month left until Delainey's due date and during our most recent visit to my Doctor we were told if she decides to make her appearance they won't stop labor... That means we will officially take on the title of "parents" any day now! While my hubby and I are super excited about our little girl entering the world soon, we wanted to celebrate us before she decides to grace the world with her presence. We decided we needed to go on a little getaway and cherish our time together before our little darling steals our attention and after some research I found an awesome place for us to stay somewhat close to home.

Whenever I read about B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, I knew this would be the perfect place to spend our "baby moon". While it's actually under renovations at the moment, we were lucky and our room was in tip-top condition. Actually, while we were checking in on Wednesday afternoon, we were told our room was one of the attendants favorite in the hotel and once we walked into our home-away-from-home we immediately knew why.

With oversized windows, a stunning view of the pool and ocean, super cool modern furniture and decor, and a cozy, oversized bed, B Ocean was exactly the place we wanted to celebrate our last little bit of time being a party of 2.