I started out the beginning of the year with several "A New Me In 2015" posts, whichfeatured several health and fitness releated products reviews. I guess I must be procrastinating as I received the Fit Evolution program at the end of December and I'm just now getting around to writing a review for it.

It seems that everybody is on the go these days, so many people just don't have time to get a full hour workout at the gym. Fit Evolution is a six-week program with each workout lasting around 10 -12 minutes. There is no equipment or weights needed for any of the routines.

The workouts include:

Finders Keepers
by Stephen King
Publisher: Scribner
Pub. Date: June 2, 2015
ISBN: 978-1501100079
Pages: 448
Buy Link: Amazon

Release Date:

This time around we don't have to wait 30+ years for a sequel to a Stephen King's novel, like we had to with Doctor Sleep (the sequel to The Shining) as Finders Keeper, the sequel to last year's Mr. Mercedes, arrives in bookstores this week.

Unlike the first the novel, the first 154 pages is devoted to the backstory of the new characters and sets up the main plot. We're introduced to the author of the Jimmy Gold trilogy, John Rothstein, whom is viciously murdered by four men that invaded his home in 1978! The robbers, led by Morris Bellamy, steal the entire contents of what was in Rothstein's safe - dozens of envelopes with $500 in them and stacks of notebooks, all of which contains unpublished writings by Rothstein, even two new Jimmy Gold novels. Bellamy has been a major fan of Rothstein's writings for years and the last two Jimmy Gold stories are now his, well, that is until he gets arrested for rape.

Skip ahead to the year 2010, where the story centers on teenager Pete Saubers. His father was injured by the Mercedes Killer a year before and their family has been struggling financially ever since. After investigating the area behind their house, Pete discovers an old chest inside of a hollow tree. Lo and behold, he finds Rothstein's lost works and a slew of money, which solves his parents financial problems. Knowing that his mother would just give the money to the police, Pete comes up with clever plan to make sure his parents receive the cash.

Jump forward four years later and the money has ran out, but the Sauber's money problems are still there, so Pete, who now loves literature, plans on selling the Rothstein's notebooks one by one, but he is unaware that Bellamy has finally been paroled!

A few weeks ago, I was sent a bottle of Enhanced Creatine Formula from Hyperion as well as a bottle of Fenugreek Complex (60 caps).

The Enhanced Creatine Formula is micronized and unflavored. It features 5g of creatine and 500mg of taurine in each scoop (60 scoops/servings per bottle). It's gluten-free, vegan friendly and made with all natural ingredients.

The Fenugreek Complex is an enhanced creatine uptake, featuring a low-carb formula. Each serving (60 per bottle) has 500mg of fenugreek, which will help optimize hormones and improve creatine uptake in your body. It's recommended to take one serving with the Enhanced Creatine Formula.

How exactly do you use the the Enhanced Creatine Formula?

Well, just mix a scoop of the creatine in with a protein shake or mix it in with your favorite juice as it needs a little bit of sugar to get the creatine into your system.

Since I began my fitness craze earlier this year, I've the opportunity to review several different fitness related products. Last month, I received the Strength Stack 52 Complete Pack!

What exactly is a Strength Stack 52 Complete Pack?

Stack 52 is a fitness game that was created by scientist and military fitness expert Sergeant Michael Volkin, whom was awarded a medal for the diet and exercise programs he designed for the troops. The exercise games have been sold in over 24 countries.

McFarland, USA
Director: Niki Caro
Starring: Kevin Costner
Release Date: June 2, 2015
Retail: $39.99
ASIN: B00UI5CUSM
Running Time: 129 minutes
Rating: PG
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

Arriving on Blu-ray & Digital HD this coming Tuesday June 2, 2015, is the heartwarming true story McFarland, USA. Directed by Niki Caro, the film stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello and Morgan Saylor. Bonus Features include McFarland Reflections - Join Kevin Costner with Coach Jim White and members of the 1987 cross-country team as they look back on the bonds they forged and the opportunities they were given; "Juntos" Music Video - Performed by Juanes; Inspiring McFarland - See the strength and perseverance that brought a community together; deleted scenes and extended scenes.

Based on actual events, McFarland, USA centers on an Ohio high school football coach, Jim White (played by Kevin Costner), whom gets fired after losing his temper with a player. After the incident, he has a hard time finding a coaching job, but eventually he takes a job at the high school in the  Hispanic neighborhood of McFarland, California. Along with his wife, Cheryl, and two daughters, Julie and Jamie, they settle into the small town.

Instead of being the football head coach, he has to settle for being an assistant, that is until a disagreement leads him to step down from coaching all together. Later, after noticing how fast a few of his students can run in his PE class, Coach White decides put together a cross-country team, featuring his students Thomas, Jose, Johnny, Victor, Damacio, David and Danny, and compete for the state championship.

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The Proposal at Siesta Key
Amish Brides of Pinecraft, book 2
by Shelly Shepard Gray
Publisher: Avon Inspire
Pub. Date: May 12, 2015
ISBN: 978-0062337726
Pages: 288
Buy Link: http://amzn.to/1AvyvUr
Blog Tour: http://litfusegroup.com/author/sgray

Review:

Wow! It seems like I just read the first book in the Amish Brides of Pinecraft series only a few weeks ago and here I am writing the review for the second installment, The Proposal at Siesta Key, which I read late last night.

Once again, the story is set in the Pinecraft, Florida and centers on Penny Troyer, a young Amish woman whom has been sheltered by her parents ever since they moved from Ohio to Florida after her sister was assaulted. One day she decides to venture away from her home to join a missionary group at the Pinecraft Park. The Knoxx Family, a traveling Mennonite evangelical family, are scheduled to speak at the event and this is where she meets Michael Knoxx for the first time.

While speaking at missionary groups and other events is fulfilling, life on the road is taking a toll on Michael. His leg has never recovered from the accident that has inspired him to help others and some much needed rest is required, especially after he has some unplanned surgery.