Finding active wear or workout clothes that fit properly and are comfortable to wear during multiple types of physical activities can be challenging! I recently had the pleasure of being introduced to the brand Jaco Clothing. Jaco Clothing is a San Diego based action sports brand that designs apparel to satisfy the lifestyle and training demands of a wide range of athletes and fitness enthusiasts like you and me. Jaco Clothing is dedicated to understanding athletes and has created a brand that embodies the attributes that define them:

• Respect for one’s self, others, and the environment
• Strength in mental fortitude that translates itself into capabilities and accomplishments
• Courage to do what other’s only dream of doing
• Tenacity with the ability to view failure as a valuable part of the journey

Jaco Clothing strives to utilize fabrics, materials, and manufacturing processes that provide superior technical performance and environmentally friendly. I personally love how incredibly soft the material is, it's ability to regulate body temperature, wick moisture, and is wrinkle resistant. Whether I am going to the gym, yoga, crossfit or Indoor Cycling; Jaco Clothing is comfortable and moves with my body regardless of intensity level of the workout.

Jaco Clothing has something for everyone when it comes to fitness from active gear, hats, t-shirts, and gym bags. The brand has made a big splash in the MMA arena and is now expanding into all levels of fitness and areas of sports.

My Favorites:

• Women's Racer Tank w/Sports Bra
  
• Woman's Training Tights
  
• Woman's Training Pant - Flare Leg
  
• Woman's Hooded Henley (MoonLight)
  
• Woman's Training Jacket
  
• Men's Performance Training Top - Short Sleeve
  
• Men's Hybrid Training Short
• Men's Hybrid Training Pant
  
• Men's Iridium Hoodie (Black/Cobalt Blue)

One of the main things I love about Jaco Clothing is their grassroots approach to Marketing and their dedication in sponsorship with trainers and athletes. They have been kind enough to sponsor me and the Get Fit San Diego blog. Click here to shop Jaco Clothing and remember to enter "GetFitSD" at checkout to SAVE 15% OFF you order valid through March 15, 2012.

Lets face it, who has time to prepare lunch everyday and to make dinner for the family every evening while working full time? Then on top of that, time to get a workout in? I know what you are all thinking "I SURE DO NOT"! No worries, I have you covered with a simple "East-to Make" Tuna Salad packed with protein, healthy omega-3 fatty acids and low in fat; even the kids will like it! Tuna is such a great go-to choice when it comes to a healthy lunch choice, when you are counting calories or on a strict training diet. When purchasing canned Tuna, you want to make sure to get Solid White Tuna or Albacore that is in water NOT oils and if possible No Salt Added (low in Sodium).

INGREDIENTS:
2 Cans of Solid White Tuna/Albacore (15g of Protein Each)
1/2 Cup Quinoa Cooked (12g of Protein)
1 Cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt (22g of Protein)
4 Stalks of Celery Chopped
1/2 White Onion Chopped
1 Can of Pinto Beans Drained (18 g of Protein)
Mustard
Spices (To Taste)

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients together. Serve or Refrigerate. Enjoy!

We live in a Fitness Wonderland San Diego! Lets be honest, we let life get in the way of actually enjoying all that San Diego has to offer. I love the beach and hiking with Torrey Pines as my backyard, I rarely get to the shoreline or even enjoy the scenic views. Why not experience San Diego in style and comfort on an Hybrid Electric Bike that travel at speeds of up to 20mph and a range of 20 miles plus.

Deal Me Today In La Jolla is Giving Away a Guided Electric Bike Tour of Torrey Pines ($119 value).

Get better acquainted with Torrey Pines and La Jolla with a guided 2.5 hour
electric-bike tour with San Diego Fly Rides. Enjoy the following highlights on the tour:

• Scenic views of La Jolla, and Torrey Pines.
• Small, guided tour group sizes.
• Free rental helmet, water & snacks.
• Electric bike cruises at 20 mph.
• State-of-the-art bikes with wide, cushy seats, upright handlebars, and cup holder

The professional tour guides at San Diego Fly Rides will begin your tour of Torrey Pines at the Torrey Pines Gliderport with a safety and orientation training session. From there, you’ll enjoy 2.5 hours of exciting electric-bike adventures in a group setting.The ride will take you to Torrey Pines State Reserve, where you'll cruise Old Highway 1, which is closed to vehicular traffic, ensuring a safe riding experience. Next, the thrilling descent to the Torrey Pines State Beach and Los Peñasquitos Lagoon will create the perfect ambiance for gorgeous beach photos. The climb up Torrey Pines hill, usually reserved for the most ambitious cyclists, will be nearly effortless on your powerful cruiser bike. You'll stop at the luxurious Lodge at Torrey Pines and make your way over to the UCSD campus, viewing the Geisel Library, and glide down the main promenade of the campus to the La Jolla Playhouse. It’s a short ride to La Jolla Farms where an easy 2/3 mile hike will allow for a break from the saddle with incredible views. The tour will finish up as you bask in the striking modern architecture of the Salk Institute on the way back to your beautiful and scenic destination. Free water and snacks are provided to stay hydrated and happy. Wear comfortable clothing, and be sure to bring your camera- these are memories you'll want to capture forever!

You can also purchase this deal on Deal Me Today's website for only $59!

How to Enter
Sign up for Deal Me In Today La Jolla (free) and leave a comment below about what you are excited to see on the tour.

Bonus Entries:

1. Follow @GetFitSanDiego on Twitter
2. Follow @SDFlyRides on Twitter
3. Follow @DealMeInToday on Twitter
4. Tweet this as many times as you’d like. Click the Tweet button below, cut and paste this: "Experience Torrey Pines in style on a Electric Bike Tour from @SDFlyRides ($119 value). Enter to win on @GetFitSanDiego http://bit.ly/wHRaQF"
5. Subscribe to Get Fit San Diego via RSS or email.

This giveaway will end on 2/27/12 at 8pm PST. The winner will be chosen by Random.org so the more entries you have, the higher your chances of winning. Good Luck!

"Discipline is the bridge between Goals & Accomplishments" ~ Jim Rohn

Happy "Thankful Thursday"! Goals are something we set out to reach on a daily, weekly, monthly and annually basis. Many times we find ourselves distracted from the end goal, only reaching half way or if none of our goal. DISCIPLINE is the bridge that connects the goals we set out to reach and turns them into accomplishments. In fitness and health, many of us decide to go on a new diet plan, workout plan, vow to omit "guilty pleasure" and the list goes on. Let's face it, life and desires get in the way. Having discipline can aid in reaching the accomplishments you want. At the end of the day having the discipline to implement a new habit with become rewarding. It is said it takes 21-30 days to adopt a new habit. So remember to stay focused, have discipline and once you reach your goals, it will all be worth it!

If you would like to share your own fitness success story for "Thankful Thursdays", please email me at jennifer@getfitsd.com. I would love to feature you! Also, please share what you are THANKFUL for today below.

Happy "Thankful Thursday"! Today I am Thankful for the ability to BELIEVE that anything is possible! My philosophy in life is "If you Believe in it, you can Achieve it'! Believing in something applies to all aspects of life whether it be health, fitness, career, relationships, dreams or desires. Five years ago I believed I could start my own business, I did it. Recently, since fitness and health are a way of life for me, I believed I could start a blog to share my experiences, knowledge and passion with the ability to captivate an audience, I have. Thank you for reading!! Remember if you dream of it, believe in it and you can do it!

If you would like to share your own fitness success story for "Thankful Thursdays", please email me at jennifer@getfitsd.com. I would love to feature you! Also, please share what you are THANKFUL for today below.

That's right, It's time to Zumba with Bootique Fitness!! Loving fitness as I do, I am always game to mixing up my workouts and fitness fun! My friend Jaylin Allen, Founder of Bootique Fitness and Zumba Instructor recently invited me to join in on her Thursday night class at the Mind, Body, Soul Dance Studio. Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitnessthat is designed for everyone. As Jaylin says "Zumba is a great way for dancers and non dancers to come together for pure cardio that is so much fun." No experience is necessary when it comes to Zumba. At the beginning of each song the instructor will show basic moves and as the musics beats catching on is easy. The key to Zumba is to keep the legs moving for a pure cardio workout. Zumba not only helps build cardio endurance, but also works your core and arms. By the time I was done with the hour long dance party shaking my bum, I could feel the burn in my quads, hamstrings, and abs!

Bootique Fitness is an outdoor boot camp geared towards women of all ages and fitness levels with 5 locations in San Diego: Mission Bay Park, La Jolla, Balboa Park, Scripps Ranch and Downtown. I have taken their boot camp class on many occasion and absolutely LOVE it. The instructors are very personable, giving participants an beginners, intermediate and advance way to perform each workout, paying special attention to form and safety. This allows each participant to perform each exercise at an intensity level they are comfortable with. To learn more about Bootique Fitness and to view their class schedule please visit their website.

Happy "Thankful Thursday"! Today I want to share how Thankful I am to have HEALTHY ADDICTIONS like eating healthy, working out and enjoying life! Living an active and healthy life is very important to me so naturally I am addicted to anything fitness or health related. The gym is my drug of choice while fueling my body with foods high nutrients and protein is key to maintaining my very active lifestyle. Addiction is naturally view by society as a negative thing, however, if your addiction is living a healthy well balanced life through exercise and healthy eating, then I believe this is a GOOD thing. Regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, helps prevent heart and cardiovascular disease, reduces depression and stress, gives you energy, helps with self-esteem and maintaining healthy relationships. Life is full of choices so make the right choice! XO

If you would like to share your own fitness success story for "Thankful Thursdays", please email me at jennifer@getfitsd.com. I would love to feature you! Also, please share what you are THANKFUL for today below.

I must say, I absolutely LOVE when my mom comes to visit! My mom is so creative when it comes to cooking, she is always making me new dishes! Today she whipped up a delicious Lentil, Spinach and Bok Choy Stir Fry full of flavor. This dish is vegetarian or you can add protein like chicken/fish as desired. I decided to saute two chicken breast (diced) in olive and spices. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 Cup Lentils (dry, uncooked)
2 Cups Baby Spinach
3 Stems Baby Bok Choy (remove stems and slice in half)
1/2 White Onion (chopped)
2 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
1 Package Uncle Ben's Cooked Long Grain Rice & Wild Rice
1Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Coriander
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/4 Cup Golden Raisins
Vegetable Broth (optional, as needed)

DIRECTIONS:
1.  Fill sauce pan 1/2 full with water add Lentils, bring to a slow boil and cook for 4-5 minutes.

2.  In a 10-12 inch skillet, saute onion and garlic in 2 tsp of olive oil for 2 minutes or onion is translucent. Add Spinach and Bok Choy, cook on low/med heat for 5 minutes (stirring occasionally).

3.  Sir in cooked Lentils and Rice to mixture. Add Cumin and Coriander. At this point you may add vegetable broth if desired for flavor. Cover and cook on low/med heat for 10 minutes. Make sure there is enough moisture in pan at all times (water can be added as needed).

4.  Stir in Raisins and Cinnamon. Turn off heat and let stand for 15 minutes covered before serving.

Happy "Thankful Thursday"! For today's Thankful Thursday I would like to express how Thankful I am to have PASSION for fitness, health, my business and my relationships (friends, family, colleagues). Without passion we lack determination and strive. Passion is what fuels us to succeed and is also what keeps us going. Having passion helps in our overall health and happiness in life. If you love what you do and why you do it, there is no better feeling in the world. I wake up every morning excited to enjoy my first cup of coffee before I get my fitness routine in, followed by happiness and fulfillment in my passion for my career choice. Plus, how can I forget my PASSION in writing this blog for you all! XO

If you would like to share your own fitness success story for "Thankful Thursdays", please email me at jennifer@getfitsd.com. I would love to feature you! Also, please share what you are THANKFUL for today below.