MY SLEEPLESS STORY

Exercising frequently mixed with sleepless nights is not a good combo. To perform your best athletically and get the best results physically, you need sleep. I’ve been struggling with this problem for years because I’m what they call an insomniac. I hate the word because it sounds criminal, but what I’ve learned is that not sleeping is a crime against the body especially if you work out. For years I've been telling people the value of sleep without getting the full experiencing myself. I'm not proud of it but I'm working on getting better with the 8 tips in this article. And the pic you see above is proof!

I'm taking baby steps because just like nicotine or hard drugs, my insomnia is hard to let go of. I've become addicted to staying up all hours of the night and I've somehow learned to function on only 4 hours of sleep. Everyone has a story, mine starts with a father who used to stay up late watching TV. I think I emulated this behavior but...

I'm calling it Goodbye 2011 because as one year ends an even better one gets ushered in. I know you're with me on this one!

PLEASE BEWARE! This is an unconventional workout mix but I quite like it because it starts with Ludo (I went to highschool with frontman, Andrew Volpe) and ends with my new-found musical crush, Michael Kiwanuka. My puggles and I are listening to the mix right now as we prepare to go out for an evening run.

CLICK HERE FOR WORKOUT BEATS ON MIZZFIT

*Hit the pink "MizzFIT Playlist" button for the mix I made for ya!*

You can also find my Goodbye 2011 workout mix ---> RIGHT HERE

Do your dogs (if you have any) like to chill out to music? What kind? Let me know if you and your furballs approve of the mix.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND - from me, Shorty & Leroy!

It's not quite spring but the latest trend in winter sport and fitness gear is floral prints and spring-time hues. Say happy holidays to your favorite fitness enthusiast with flowers that won't die and don't have thorns. Since we can't stop to smell the roses during cold winter months, by all means, let's dress up in them and just keep moving!

Movado BOLD watch by award-winning fashion designer Chris Benz

Spy Bias Goggle - Flower Power

Burton Women's Social Snowboard

Does wearing floral prints in the winter seem strange to you or would you rock this trend?

Speak your mind in the comments section below. Thx!

My new GIVE Apparel Meaning Jacket ($100) was an unexpected find because it's tailored, warm and travel-friendly. I love the collar and thumb-holes which give it a look that's both sporty and transitional. I wore it to the airport for Mexico where I'm vacationing now, and it's come in handy for windy beach walks. It's quite the seasonal piece which I know I'll also wear in the NYC cold. Definitely a great holiday purchase for a fit lady of any age!

Guess what?! The JackRabbit Sports store in downtown NYC (on 14th street) let me turn their storefront window into a stylish Winter Runderland. The big news is that I've teamed up with JackRabbit Sports to bring you their best Resolve Campaign ever for 2012!

It all started on Dec 8th when I took over JackRabbit's windows and went crazy with all kinds of snow supplies. It was all in the name of outdoor running, which shouldn't become obsolete when the temperature drops.

You can still run outside comfortably if you're suited and geared up based on 2 things: 1) warmth and 2) functional style. Take inspiration from the 2 bunnyquins I styled. Everything they're wearing is made for cold-weather running and it's all very stylish. Like these limited edition New Balance run shoes which are unisex-ually amazing. Don't be scared...just let them hug your feet with their feather-light love.

Every piece is tailored for movement and built with insulation as well as...

To read the interview click the link below:

Celebrity Sweat Interview with Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss, founders of the famous BluePrintCleanse

If you've tried BluePrintCleanse please share your experience in the comments section below. I'd love to hear why you tried it and what you got out of it. Let's get a conversation going for newbies who are considering this detox option. Plus, I always like reading your opinions...as some of you know I'm a juice-lover and have tried many a cleanse. There are some that I dig and some that I don't. I sincerely think they're all VERY DIFFERENT.