My Nuttzo HAPPY Place (and a Pro Compression Socks giveaway)

by Kacie Phillips on February 15, 2013

Busy, busy, busy!

But it’s about time I check in and say HOWDY (from my HAPPY place of course)!

Oh, and a giveaway… keep reading y’all.

Yes, even in my crazy schedule… I make time for myself.

Gym time is MY TIME and I cherish it.  I look forward to it ALL day and I love, love, love it.  I am VERY busy and people who really know would probably describe me as INSANE for the amount of things I do.

But, my tea knows best when it comes to making things happen amidst the chaos.

I find STRENGTH is success.  Happiness in triumph.  And badassery in exercise.

In addition, I have had the honor and privilege of trying out some pretty fantastic products in the past few weeks!

I’ve been chatting all about Nuttzo and Pro Compression socks with many of you over on Instagram and Twitter, but it’s time to bring this conversation to the blog!

This stuff is happying my soul.

I am seriously NUTTZO for Nuttzo.  I have been spreading this nut and seed butter on my toast for the past two weeks.  Top with some sliced banana and you’re in HEAVEN.

Let’s talk about delicious.

This unique seed butter is made of 100% Organic Ingredients: Peanuts, Cashews, Almonds, Brazilian Nuts, Sunflower Seeds, Flax Seeds, Hazelnuts, and Sea Salt.

For some delicious nut-buttery recipes, click here.  To find out more about this nut butter awesomeness, click here.

Next up? MY COMPRESSION SOCKS OF AMAZINGNESS.

I’ve decided to never take these off.

That’s perfectly acceptable right?

They have transformed my workouts, particularly my runs.

After a stress fracture last fall, I have been down and out with running.  These compression socks have allowed me to EASE my way back to into something that was once such an integral part of my life.

With these socks, I have no shin splints OR calve cramps.  The pain is literally GONE both during my runs and in the recovery stages.

I am weight-training 80% and doing cardio 20%, but the fact that I now have the chance to run again? Priceless.

I’ll be completely honest with you: they are NOT cheap.  But when it comes to quality products that IMPROVE your workouts (performance, health, etc.), it is WORTH IT.  Make the investment in YOURSELF, your abilities, and your recovery!

Fact.

Side Affects: Giddy, obnoxious, overly-happy, I-just-killed-my-workout-and-I-have-no-pain-I-can-take-over-the-world-one-day-at-a-time-feeling. See below.

View more about these amazing socks and what they can do for you here.

And in the spirt of SPREADING THE LOVE, I want to offer one of my FABULOUS readers a pair of their VERY OWN!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The contest runs from 12:00 am on February 16 – 12:00 am on February 23.

Winner chose at random.

Disclaimer: While I received these products free-of-charge, all opinions are now and will always be my own.

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Tagged as: Brazil nut, Cashew, compression socks, Compression stockings, Flax, giveaway, Instagram, nuttzo, peanut butter, pro compression, review, Sea Salt, socks, Sunflower seed, Twitter, workout

  • http://twitter.com/theRUNgrychef theRUNgrychef

    I’d love a pair of pro compression socks for my recovery after hard runs!

    • http://www.savvysassyme.com/ Kacie Phillips

      Have you ever tried them?!

  • http://gigieatscelebrities.com/ GiGi Eats Celebrities

    BADASSERY IS MY NEW FAVORITE WORD!!!

  • http://twitter.com/laurel_runs Laurel Cedarblade

    I LOVE Pro Compression!!

  • madison felipe

    I am in SERIOUS need for some compression socks! teaching high impact group fitness can leave the legs a little sore/tired/hurt, so these would be great!

  • http://www.facebook.com/gina.topley Gina Topley

    I invest in my health my listening to my body! And my body would definitely like some compression socks!

  • http://twitter.com/ThriveFit Pamela Hernandez

    I really think I need compression socks for travel. We walk everywhere and my calves never ache as much as they do after walking all day long. They would could in really handy for my upcoming San Francisco trip.

  • http://twitter.com/marathonmom10 Jen

    I eat healthy and stay active, pretty basis huh! :)

  • http://twitter.com/melissaruns Melissa Elise

    I make time to get to the gym nearly every day – especially after a stressful day at work b

  • Katy

    I recently bought new shoes. Two new pairs actually. One for running and one strictly for crossfit. I used to buy my gym shoes from whatever was cheapest at TJ Maxx. Not anymore and my feet feel so amazing!

    • http://www.savvysassyme.com/ Kacie Phillips

      Katy- That was the BEST move I ever made. Investing in TWO pairs of gym shoes for different purposes. ;-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/jayme.whitson Jayme Whitson Riley

    I wear compression socks after long runs, but never during. I should give that a try.

  • http://twitter.com/girlgoneveggie Erin

    I love this post! SO glad you loved Nuttzo, I just ordered my first jar.

  • http://www.facebook.com/heather.iacobaccimiller Heather Iacobacci-Miller

    Love my compression socks. Best money spent! I invest in my health by taking the time to get in workouts. I make sure to make the time and it’s just part of my routine.

  • http://www.facebook.com/krislahey Kris Springer Lahey

    I am now set up with free weights and a treadmill at home and am ready to kick butt! The Nuttzo sounds delicious! I would love to try it. I’ve never worn compression socks but have heard so much about them that now I also have to try those too! Thanks for all that you share with us!

  • http://twitter.com/BarefootColo Marissa

    I Invest in myself by taking the time to exercise AND relax. I loooove hot baths!
    I have been wanting to try out compression socks for a while, I’ve heard nothing but good reviews!

  • Stacey

    I invest by making my workout a priority most days.

  • http://www.facebook.com/laura.k.cash.7 Laura Kay Cash

    I’d love to try those socks! kinda of remind me of the knee high gym socks I wore back in the olden days….I didn’t care for gym class but I did love those socks! And I’m sure these are 1,000 times better! I try to “invest” in my health by buying the healthiest food I can afford but mostly by doing things that don’t really cost a lot…like walking everywhere when I can, taking the stairs, etc. They way I look at it: you either invest the time and effort (and money too) now or you’re forced to pay later in medical treatments!

    • http://www.savvysassyme.com/ Kacie Phillips

      That is so true, Laura! Spend a little bit now.. instead of a bajillion later!

  • http://twitter.com/free2bimperfect Melissa

    Okay, I could use these socks. I run using my calves more than anything else (so said the person who evaluated me during a gait analysis), so these would come in handy in making my runs more effective.

    And the nut butter – my goodness, it sounds like heaven in a jar!

  • http://twitter.com/free2bimperfect Melissa

    And to prove I’m an idiot… just now seeing the question to reply to ;) I invest in my healthy by… running, sleeping a lot, drinking water, planing healthy meals, exercising as often as I can, allowing for rest, being positive, and CHOOSING HAPPY! :)

    • http://www.savvysassyme.com/ Kacie Phillips

      I need to learn from you on two of those: SLEEPING A LOT and allowing time for rest!! you go girl!

  • Emily Nickles

    I invest in my health daily. running. eating good foods, etc.

  • Cecil Vermule

    I “deposit” into my fitness “bank account” every time I go for a run or simply choose the healthier option to eat.

    • http://www.savvysassyme.com/ Kacie Phillips

      Fitness bank account = I LOVE THAT.

  • eatrunsail

    I do invest in my health by eating nutritious foods and taking the time to keep up with new science, and exercise too.

  • http://www.facebook.com/danielleaknapp Danielle Knapp

    I invest in my health by eating clean (most of the time) and running

  • http://twitter.com/fitncookies Heather

    I invest in my health by working out and eating healthy!

  • http://runningaddiction.me/ Alex Bridgeforth

    I invest in my health thru the food I buy.

    • http://www.savvysassyme.com/ Kacie Phillips

      The ol’ if you don’t buy it, you won’t eat it ;-) LOVE

      • http://runningaddiction.me/ Alex Bridgeforth

        So true

  • Kayla Moothart

    I LOVE compression gear. I have a friend who has been fighting shin splints and when I got him in a pair he was in love and relief!

    • http://www.savvysassyme.com/ Kacie Phillips

      YES! I was having similar problems w/shin splints. It blows my mind how compression helps!

  • Evelin Mo

    I invest in my health by staying active and happy, eating healthy and enjoying life as much as possible. Balance is key!

  • http://twitter.com/ReadyTechRun Lauren S.

    I have been wanting to try compression socks for a while because the calf sleeves don’t fit me well. Have you tried any other brand? I try to invest wisely by be picky on the items I buy/try!

    • http://www.savvysassyme.com/ Kacie Phillips

      Actually yes. I also have a pair of Reebok compression socks ($18.. I got them on sale for $12). They serve the same purpose. BUT, I will be honest… I was very skeptical with buying compression socks. They are just so expensive. BUT, you pay for quality. It’s definitely an “investment.”

  • http://twitter.com/akstout18 AK Stout

    I just got a StreetStrider and I think these would help me ride a bit longer!

  • http://twitter.com/Miss_Bexx Rebecca P. Yanyk

    I’ve never tried compression socks!! I shall have to do just that :) Great post, Kacie!

  • http://twitter.com/LilMondu Mary Ann

    I invest in myself by taking the time to run in the mornings. It helps me physically and mentally to take that time for myself!

  • Seth

    I practice yoga several times a week.

  • Paulette Ference

    I love pro compression! I generally use them for recovery but I run in them sometimes too. Glad they work for you!

  • Paulette Ference

    Oh oops, I was supposed to write how I invest in my health. By running and always taking time for my schedule! Work life balance is so important.

  • http://twitter.com/Liz_triathlete Elizabeth Sager

    I eat as clean as possible and buy loads of fresh veggies to invest in my health! Awesome blog, I’m glad I came across it!

  • http://twitter.com/Disney_Bride DisneyBride

    I invest in my health by staying on top of my nutrition and workouts. I do this by eating the best quality whole foods I can and also by researching and getting the best athletic gear I can afford.

  • Sara

    I invest in my health by making sure to get my body moving every day and by eating the best quality foods. This make me really happy and I make it a priority

  • http://twitter.com/runningbun Ashley Byron

    Making sure I get to my workouts and eat healthy most of the time. Spending time with friends and family and wine helps me stay healthy as well :)

  • http://twitter.com/winetoweights Jennifer

    Absolutely LOVE my ProCompression socks!! I have two pair already, and completely agree that they help to relieve shin splints!! I never thought I could run pain-free, and these are amazing. Would love another pair!
    I invest in my health currently by dishing out a nice chunk of change for Crossfit. It is pricey, but I absolutely love pushing myself harder everyday!

  • http://twitter.com/ENERGYbits ENERGYbits

    Eat clean, sweat dirty!

  • http://www.facebook.com/amanda.b.mowry Amanda Mowry

    Real food, sweat everyday, spread the love!

  • http://twitter.com/clinton_munkres clinton.munkres

    Always been interested in trying compression gear but haven’t made the plunge. Maybe i’ll win some.

  • Corey

    I invest with my gym membership and purchasing the food that fuels what I love to do! PS love that your a fellow TTU student! Wreck em!

  • penelope merriweather

    I invested by quit smoking 31/2years ago..! I also drink more water less soda..thanks for this giveaway!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=2024452 Katrina Troy

    I have a gym memebership and I also try to eat a lot bettter for me and my family.

  • Lateka Brewster

    I invest my spare time working out at the gym, running, and educating myself about health and fitness. I also purchase healthy foods and take the time to prepare most of my meals.

  • Delphine TSIRANANA

    I follow the nutrition advices of https://twitter.com/AlexFerentinos7, go to all my matches and rugby trainings, all extra fitness sessions i can fit in my tough schedule and from my small wallet, drink a lot of water, and also try to walk and take stairs as much as possible! ;-)

  • Sarah Caldwell

    Just started eating better by cooking all my dinners instead of eating out! You gave me the idea to food prep and it makes all the difference!

  • serenefairy2

    I invest in my health by trying to eat more fruits and vegetables and by trying to make good habits! (alisa)

  • http://twitter.com/ColourfulPalate Charissa

    I love the teabags with messages on them! So sweet…
    As for investing in my health…hmmm, lots of smoothies with superfoods and spiurlina. Yup. (p.s. I have a a giveaway at my place too…)

  • tweetyscute

    Currently in week 5 of Livefit and eating clean. Huge investment in me

    Theresa J

  • http://twitter.com/NattieRuns Natalie Torres

    I invest in my health by eating clean and getting regular exercise.

  • fit_squad

    even in my busy schedule, i make time for exercise and make it a priority!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=697853308 Louise Bourque Cunningham

    I invest in my health by watching my weight, getting in my running, and taking vitamins and supplements to help keep me healthy!

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