Last night, I went to a blogger cocktail event called, “A Woman’s Infinite Confidence”. The event was for the leading women’s health, wellness, and lifestyle bloggers, and included drinks, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary spa treatments. It was sponsored by OB/GYN and women’s health expert Dr. Rebecca Booth to promote her new book Venus Week. It was also an introduction to the new Always Infinity pad to help women take control throughout the month.
The event was at Townhouse Spa in New York.
The night started off with Dr. Booth discussing Venus Week-the 5-7 days of the month when estrogen and testosterone are at their peak, and explained the ideal physical and emotional sense of attractiveness that a woman feels.
She handed out a pamphlet that explained how each month there is a week when you feel more confident, more beautiful and even more in the mood sexually. You feel skinny, you don’t feel as hungry, your hair and skin look good, you look good and your man looks extra good to you. Venus Week, named after the goddess of love, fertility and nature, is what she calls this magical grouping of days.
She believes women can benefit from looking for subtle changes in their body so that they can enjoy the benefits of Venus Week. There are a few questions to consider when finding your Venus:
- Are you having regular periods?
- Do you notice days during the month when you feel less distracted, you clothes seem to fit better, you feel fewer cravings than usual and are even less hungry?
- Do you notice a change in physical symptoms after the middle of your cycle, such as breast tenderness, cravings, and water retention?
If you answered yes to these questions, you are probably experiencing Venus Week. This was pretty interesting to me because I know that I go through most of those symptoms each month but never thought anything of it. I think it is great for women to be in tune with their body.
Dr Booth also explained that women should take supplements such as multivitamins, calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3. Exercise, red wine, dark chocolate, nuts, fruits and vegetables also help to increase our serotonin levels and improve our moods.
I actually take all 5 of those supplements almost every day so it was nice to be reassured that I am taking the appropriate kind. Eating more dark chocolate is never a problem for me either 
Dr. Rebecca Booth is the author of the book The Venus Week: Discover the Powerful Secret of Your Cycle…At Any Age. She gave us a copy of the book to take home with us so I am looking forward to learning more!
If you are interested in the topic, visit http://thevenusweek.com/.
Next, a scientist named Anne from Proctor & Gamble spoke to us about the new Always Infinity Pad. The pad uses Infinicel-a never-before-seen material that absorbs 10 times its weight while remaining light, forever changing women’s expectations and protection during their periods.
She used coffee to demonstrate the performance of the pad and how fluid is aquired by the Infinel.
It was very impressive. The pad absorbed the coffee and you could only see a tiny spot on the pad. She said that many women who tested it out thought that their periods were lighter that month but it was actually the amazing absorbtion of the pad. She gave us samples to try out at home so I am very curious to see how it works.
She said that 84% of women are pad users which I found very surprising. I thought most women used tampons but apparently only 10% use just tampons. I am in that 10% but will definitly try out the samples that they gave us. The pad is supposed to be soft, flexible and light which is usually one of my concerns so I look forward to trying it!
There were beautiful spreads of food for us to enjoy after the presentations!
Vegetable and fruit trays…
AMAZING cookies and brownies!
Cheese and crackers and HUGE strawberries! They were the best strawberries ever!
I had a glass of Champagne, a few sushi rolls, fruit, and some brownie. Everything was delicious!! Especially the brownie
We were also able to choose between a complimentary manicure, pedicure, massage, or waxing!
Dori from Dori’s Shiny Blog, Me, and Emily from Eating Chalk!!
Amie from The Healthy Apple, Me, and Dori!
They also gave us cute reusable totes filled with tons of goodies! See below for a giveaway to win your own gift bag!!!
The bag contained 5 samples of the Always Infinity pad.
It also included The No-Sugar Cookbook and Dr. Booth’s Book-The Venus Week.
Exercise bands!!
There was a note with the bands that said:
*An exercise and stress reduction plan will enhance your overall health, vitality, and well-being throughout the month
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds!!!
*Dr. Booth suggests having 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to help maintain your Venus in addition to increasing consumption of reproductive parts of plants (e.g.,nuts).
Daily Facial Cleansing Cloths!
*Dr Booth recommends becoming aware of when you are blemish prone. During this time, she recommends using a product with salicylic acid daily to help reduce or prevent acne.
Dark chocolate bar!
*Flavenoids in cocoa enhance the microcirculation necessary for opitmal functioning of the ovaries. They also have antioxidant (anti-aging) properties and may be a natural antidepressant.
A bottle of Omega-3 supplements!
VitaMuffin!!
Great gift bag! I look forward to trying everything!!
ALWAYS INFINITY GIFT BAG GIVEAWAY!
I will be giving you the chance to win your own gift bag! I feel that it would be a great way to share Dr. Booth’s nutritional suggestions for making the most of your Venus Week! I would love for you to all try the Always Infinity pad as well!!
The gift bag will include:
- Always Infinity
- Total body exercise bands,
- Omega-3 vitamins
- Dark chocolate treat by Godiva
- Gourmet cinnamon almonds all packaged in an Envirosax reusable tote.
There are 2 ways to win!!!
- Visit Always Infinity and leave me a comment telling me why you would like to try the Infinity pad!
- Link back to this contest in your blog. If you don’t have a blog, leave me a 2nd comment letting me know
I will choose a winner next Friday, April 24th!! Good luck!!
Thank you to the Always team, Dr. Booth, and to Amy for allowing me to attend such an amazing event!!!!
Dinner
I got home around 9 and the boy asked if I wanted to have dinner at the diner. I was not very hungry since I had some sushi and fruit but I figured I would get hungry eventually since it was not that much food.
I was going to get something light like an omelet but I decided I wanted to a beer so I changed my mind about breakfast! Beer and omelets do not pair well!
I started with a Coors Light.
I got a house salad with lite Italian dressing.
Beer #2
For my main course, I got a turkey burger with grilled mushrooms and broccoli. It was from the “Lighter Side” portion of the menu so it had no bread or fries. They ended up bringing me a regular burger with tons of fries but I was good and sent it back!
I am happy I did because this was plenty! 
I still had some of my boyfriend’s fries of course! 
The waffle fries there are amazing!
I told him no to dessert, especially since I brought him so many cookies! He insisted on pudding so I agreed and had half!
How can you resist that beauty?? He went home and had a Larabar and almost all of the cookies! He still will never gain a pound. Not fair!
Today….
I set my alarm for 6:40 for the Shred. Next thing ya know, it is 7:40! I seriously cannot wake up on time this week! I gave myself 20 minutes to get ready for work and sprinted out the door!
I had a nice BLUEBERRY breakfast!!
A blueberry muffin from The Wild Muffin and a blueberry Oikos!
Amazing muffin!
This was my first time trying the Blueberry Oikos!! I opened up the lid and did not see any blueberries! It looked like plain! I dug into the bottom and wah-lah!
Loads of blueberry goodness! I really liked this flavor! I enjoyed it much more than the vanilla! It was especially wonderful when I crumbled my muffin inside!
Delicious breakfast!
I went to the gym at lunch and did 30 minutes on the elliptical. I burned a nice 240 calories. I won’t be going after work because I really do not like going on Friday nights. It is also too nice outside to be inside of a gym!!
For lunch I had a ham wrap! 
- Boar’s Head Low Salt Ham
- Laughing Cow Cheese
- Tribe Hummus
- Mustard
- Lettuce
- Whole Wheat Wrap
I had some Honey Mustard Pretzal Crisps for the side!
This was my first time trying the honey mustard. They were delicious!! They reminded me of those fatning honey mustard pretzals I used to eat as a kid. Luckily these are much healthier with 0 Trans Fat, 0 Saturated Fat, and 0 Cholesterol! Yum!
And a Simply Scrumptious Cookie!
It was delicious but I will talk about that later 
I am not sure what my plans are exactly for the weekend but I am very excited that it will actually be nice out tomorrow! What are you doing in the sunshine tomorrow?
Have a great weekend!
Don’t forget to enter my Salsa Giveaway! Just leave a comment here or e-mail me your favorite recipe containing salsa!!
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What a neat event – lots of good info, treats and a manicure! I’m definitely interested in learning more about “The Venus Week.” Never heard the term before, but experientially it makes total sense. Thanks for this informative post!
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Ooops, I just clicked that link to leave a comment and it said “Not Found”. Just fyi …
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I love those honey mustard
pretzels. So yummy in the tummy!
What an awesome event to get
to attend. I’m sure it was
really informative and interesting. And um, the goodie bag? Not too
shabby.
Mmm. Why do I want to try
the Infinity Pads? Because why
the heck not! New products are
always fun to dabble with.
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Diva on a Diet: Thanks for letting me know! Just fixed it!
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Why would I like to try the Infinity pad? Anything to help get through that time of the month!
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I would like to try them for extra protection and comfort! Thanks for the opportunity, I don’t have a blog to link back.
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Wow, that event sounds really cool. The Venus Week is interesting! I’ve never heard of it before. I normally only wear tampons, but if the Always infinity pad is good, I’d like to try it!
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That sounds like a great event! Free manicures, pedicures, waxing and massages??? How could it be bad. As to the Always Infinity, why not try a new product?
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what a great event! sound super informative and intriguing! and love the goodie bag! so fun!
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The gift bags they gave you guys sound super thoughtful. How did you manage to snag an extra one though? I am impressed. Why do I want to try the pads? No leakage onto legs (which is the grossest thing ever)!
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That looked like such an awesome event! Tons of cool give-aways, too…and I am definitely interested in those Always pads!!
Your meals look so yummy but still very healthy. I’m glad you enjoyed some of that pudding! Now I want some..LOL
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Sounds like you had a nice time at the event. I don’t usually wear pads, but what the heck….I don’t mind trying a new product!
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awesome giveaway!
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hyangdanc@ucla.edu
I hope I win!
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Hi! I don’t have a blog but I hope I could still enter the giveaway. The giftbag is adorable.
jbuscovich[at]yahoo.com
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I’m Jayme’s sister (the one who commented before me). i would also love to enter this giveaway too. Love your blog!
jkishnek@yahoo.com
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Please enter me in the giveaway:
aznangel520@hotmail.com
I would love to own that cute tote.
awesome foods btw.
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wow, that sounds like an interesting event. i’d like to try the infinity pad because it sounds intriguing. and, sadly, i’m still a tampon virgin…
i linked back to your giveaway, by the way
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Hey girlie!!! OMG it’s been too long since i’ve been able to keep up with blogland. I feel i’ve missed out on so many of your great posts and reviews!!!
This venus event seems pretty awesome! Free pads? Free sushi??? count me in!! hahah I’m glad you’re trying out new pads! I’m a biiiig fan of pads.
hAVE A great weekend Missy!
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What a cool gift bag! I would love to try the pad because I’m always on the lookout for something better.
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That is a fantastic gift bag! I love reusable totes! I got one a couple of years ago from mom for Christmas that I have used constantly! I never get plastic or paper bags, I just use my nifty little one. I just got two more from Pure bar too, I won a giveaway. I was super excited to get them!
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Whoa that’s a cool event! And how interesting about the Venus Week concept… I would be down for maxi-mizing that, haha. ZING!
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What an awesome event. The Venus Week concept really got me interested in reading that book. It really makes so much sense to me now!
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How amazingly fun! I would prooobably give them to a friend since i’m not a fan..but your info is great!
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i think the infinity pads will be so much better then regular ones! cant wait to try =)
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LOVE THIS GIVEAWAY!!
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Oh goodness what a fabbo time! Seriously that sounds like a very informative and fun session.
I’m not surprised by the number of pad vs. tampon wearers, I think a lot of women are afraid of tampons actually. Or have never been taught how to use them and are too afraid to ask.
I should talk with my OB and see if we can get a session going too!
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That looked like an incredible food spread. And a neat event. Thanks for sharing!
Hmm.. I’d like to try out the infinity since I’ve always been happy with Always and it’s something new, can’t hurt to try!
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Here’s my second comment to say I’m blogless. I need to change that sometime. Thanks!!
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I’ve actually already tried the pads and I LOVE them! They really make me feel like I am having a lighter flow those first few days (which always makes me feel better). I still use them so I’d love to have more
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2nd comment because I’m blogless
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My link love is up
http://offhercork.com/2009/04/april-20th-2009-breakfast-and-lunch-also-last-nights-snack/
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I would love this bag as I work for P&G but actually never received free samples of Infinity. It's amazing! That event sounds like it was a great experience. I've linked back to your contest and would love to win this so I can enjoy the "power of Always" next month!
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love the wrap and the pretzels!
I would love to, correction I NEED to get a hold of those infinity pads, but I won’t get into details =)
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I would love to try the Infinity Pad……and the bag of goodies that will get me through that time of the month!
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I’d love to try a new good product, especially if it’s free!
I linked back to this giveaway on my blog at:
http://lifeloveviolin.blogspot.com
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Ooooh – such neat stuff! I linked you back to my blog.
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Great giveaway! I would love to win, it’s always fun to try new products!
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Thank you for the giveaway!
I’d like to try the Always Infinity. Not to get too detailed, I have a ridiculously heavy period, and the Infinity sounds like it could handle it without getting all uncomfortable like a lot of pads do.
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What a great dinner. How exciting and fun to be a part of it.
I registered to try the Always Infinity. I cant wait. I am also linking your blog in my post today! Have a great day & thanks!
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Great giveaway! Cute tote
I’ve actually tried those pads and they work great! And I’m mostly a tampon kind-of-girl. I’ve never heard of Venus week. I’m going to have to try to pay more attention during that time
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I think it sounds like a super neat product. Great absorption with the explanation of the demo. So, definitely want to jump on that.
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You actually know your details… Continue the fantastic work!
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