Showing posts with label 2013 Ultimate Guide to Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 Ultimate Guide to Fitness. Show all posts

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Nutrisystem - Week {4} Complete {sort of...}



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It was a crazy week four and I'm happy to say that it's over. With the stomach flu running through our house, the unfortunate last thing we all really wanted to do was eat. I did my best in trying to maintain a Nutrisytem meal plan, but with an uneasy stomach, the most I could muster to eat was toast. While most of my week was kept busy with sick kids, I was thrilled to find some Nutrisystem items that I could still stomach, including Golden French Toast, Italian Wedding Soup and Milk Chocolate Flavored Pretzels (even with a sick stomach, there's always a place for chocolate, LOL) Don't these look deeee-lish?



My promise for the next post, is (1) to get back to 100% {or at least 95%} (2) continue on my Nutrisystem journey (3) lose lose lose!


Weight Loss: -1.5 lb. -  hmmm... i'll take it, sickness or not!

Final Thoughts For The Week: Sickness runs rampant - wreaks havoc on household. blah! Looking forward to next week. Week 5 = strong healthy and strong!


Ready to join my on my Nutrisystem journey. Still unsure or on the fence.... discover the TRUTH about Nutrisystem. It's time to do a little mythbusting - Nutrisystem style!





Disclaimer: I have been selected to participate in the Nutrisystem blogger program. For the next several months, I will receive the food free of charge to help facilitate my honest review. No other compensation will be given. Interested in learning more about Nutrisystem, visit HERE or call 888.853.4689 for more information. Pin It

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Nutrisystem - Week {3} Complete


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Week no. {3} on Nutrisystem is DONE! Struggled this week. Mainly, in part, to this...

my girl, P!nk.

Every now and again, a girl really needs time with just her girlfriends, especially for a MUST see concert such as P!nk (well, purely for sanity reasons too) . And that we did... unfortunately, along with attending a concert, comes cocktails and snacks. Now, if you have ever dieted, you know that cocktails and snacks are typically a NO NO. Too many calories! So, with the concert at the end of the week, I was a not looking forward to stepping on the scale. What would be the results of my falling off the wagon? That was to be seen.... On the upside, thank goodness I hit the gym this past week. I was hoping that it would help me cancel out ALL of those empty calories.

If you've been following me on my journey, you will remember that last week, I was struggling with getting hungry while on the road. Good news, I've been keeping my tasty Nutrisystem snacks in the car for those moment when the hunger pang sets in! So... my goal from last week has been obtained. Ahhhh... SWEET SUCCESS! 

This past week, I've also discovered some very delicious Nutrisystem dinner options... Here are my TOP three from this week:

Turkey & Italian Sausage Pizza - Yep, you get to have pizza on Nutrisystem. my fav.


 Chili with Beans - Super hearty and quick to make. Perfect on a cold winter day! Topped with a dollop of light sour cream. mmmmm....
Lasagna with Meat Sauce - Who knew lasagna with pinto beans in it could be so delicioso!





And NOW the moment I was dreading uncertain about ...

Weight Loss: -1.0 lb. -  YES! (Total so far down -4.0 lbs. - yeah baby!)

Final Thoughts For The Week: Although cocktails are delicious and P!nk along with a GNO are fun, the empty calories are NOT worth it... (ok, P!nk and my girlies was a little worth it). week #4 here I come!

Thanks for all the support while I'm on the Nutrisystem journey. It means the world to me! 

Disclaimer: I have been selected to participate in the Nutrisystem blogger program. For the next several months, I will receive the food free of charge to help facilitate my honest review. No other compensation will be given. Interested in learning more about Nutrisystem, visit HERE or call 888.853.4689 for more information. Pin It

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Nutrisystem - Week {2} Complete


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Week no. {2} on Nutrisystem is officially complete! I made it. I have to admit, it's been easy to follow, with only a few minor temptations throughout the week. There was a time or two that I got extra hungry at times, but that was my own fault for not planning my meals/snacks appropriately. I was traveling in my card and didn't have a handy and convenient Nutrisystem snack available, but I now keep a stash of snacks in my car! The Nutrisystem prepackaged snacks are super helpful when on the road!

My favorites from this week:

Blueberry Muffin - Perfect warmed up with a few sprays of butter!






Chicken Noodle Soup - Love it on these cold winter days!


Cheese Ravioli with Basil Tomato Sauce - can't go wrong with pasta, especially ravioli


 

Ice cream sandwich - enough said.

 



My new discovery this week: Nutrisystem iPhone App


I'm all about convenience, so when I came across an iPhone App for Nutrisystem, I was super delighted.

A little more about the App itself:


Enjoy the ease and convenience of Nutrisystem® from your iPhone. The Nutrisystem® App features a Meal Planner to help you track and plan your meals and water PLUS track your weight, exercise, measurements and even write in your own personal journal. You can also browse Our Menu to find the food you love and discover new favorites!

NEW TO NUTRISYSTEM®?
 Download the App to register. Registration is absolutely FREE.

ALREADY A NUTRISYSTEM® MEMBER?
Log In to start tracking your meals, exercise, weight, measurements and water on-the-go.

WHAT’S IN THE APP?

  • A Meal Planner to help you track what you’ve eaten throughout each day.

  • A Water Tracker to help you count each glass you drink throughout the day.

  • An Exercise Log to help you stay on top of your workout.

  • A personal Journal to help you stay on track and motivated.

  • A Weight tracker to keep track daily of your goals and progress.

  • A Measurements Log to see where you're progress is showing, on you!

  • Our Menu – Browse the gallery of Nutrisystem® Foods to discover delicious meals that can help you control your hunger and lose weight.

  • Synchronization between the iPhone and Nutrisystem.com online logs--everything you report in the iPhone is reported in your online Planners, and vice versa.

  • FREE REGISTRATION and a Meal Plan that’s right for you. When you register with Nutrisystem®, we will help you select the Meal Plan that best meets your needs.
Now... drumroll, please. 

Weight Loss: -1.0 lb. (OK... it's only a pound... but a pound is a pound and I'll take it!)

Final Thoughts For The Week: Meal planning will attribute to a more successful week. Nutrisystem iPhone App is genius (and super helpful for tracking). Now... onto week #3.

Disclaimer: I have been selected to participate in the Nutrisystem blogger program. For the next several months, I will receive the food free of charge to help facilitate my honest review. No other compensation will be given. Interested in learning more about Nutrisystem, visit HERE or call 888.853.4689 for more information. Pin It

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Nutrisystem - Week {1} Complete


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Week no. {1} on Nutrisystem is now complete! Hooray I made it (and even through a Girls Night OUT!). I do have to say, I did "fall off the wagon" a bit during my GNO, but overall, I have to say... it was quite successful. I consciously made better food decisions knowing that they were going to be recorded in my daily food tracker! In addition, I also got some exercise in this past week! Nutrisystem is pretty simple to follow and for a mom of three kids, SIMPLE is key for me. What I liked most so far about the program (and call me silly if you like) but each meal is color coded. Did I mention I {heart} simple. I just open my pantry or freezer and pull out the appropriate meal time *color*. Lovin' it! So... I want to share with you some of my all time favorites from this first week. 



Favs so far...  

Breakfast Time (color code {BLUE}): Cinnamon Streusel Muffin, Homestyle Pancakes, Vanilla Protein Shakes (w/ frozen strawberries mixed in.), Sweetened O's Cereal.
Lunch Time (color code {ORANGE}): Steak & Cheese Melt, Kung Pao Noodles, Loaded Baked Potato, Margherita Pizza.

Dinner Time (color code {RED}): Ravioli Formaggio, Vegetable Lasagna, Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza
Dessert/Snack Time (color code {PURPLE}): Zesty Herb Snack Mix, Honey Mustard Pretzel Bits, Milk Chocolate Flavored Pretzels, Red Velvet Whoopie Pie (deelish!)

Unfortunately, with the good, there are a few NOT so good. 

Breakfast - Garden Vegetable Omelet - I just could not get past the texture of the omelet. It's flavor was ok, but something about it just wasn't great.

Lunch - So far, the lunch time has been quite successful. I am a little leery to try the chicken salad... will keep you posted.

Dinner - Risotto (ick, this will certainly not make my fav list next time).

Dessert/Snack - Everything has been quite tasty. I love me some desserts and snacks!

Now... drumroll, please. 

Starting Weight: Ugh. You don't want to know.
Weight Loss: - 2 lbs. (suuu-weet, considering GNO shenanigans!)

Final Thoughts For The Week: Food was much better than in previous years. The program was SIMPLE to follow. NOW... need to stick with it... onto week #2.

Disclaimer: I have been selected to participate in the Nutrisystem blogger program. For the next several months, I will receive the food free of charge to help facilitate my honest review. No other compensation will be given. Interested in learning more about Nutrisystem, visit HERE or call 888.853.4689 for more information.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Nutrisystem - Let the 2013 Journey Begin...



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My new journey begins... and SOON!  I am completely thrilled to once again be a part of the wonderful  Nutrisystem blogger program.  As I am very excited to be a part of this program, I am equally as nervous. Change is difficult, but I am ready to do it!

There are a variety of programs to choose from when joining Nutrisystem, something to fit everyone's lifestyle and budget. I have chosen the Women’s SUCCESS Select Program that include the options of Nutrisystem favorites or the ability to handpick each of the food items to include in the meal plan. I used the favorites as a guide (It's their favorites for a reason, right?!) and handpicked some others that I thought sounded and looked delicious. 


Here's what I will get:
  • 18 days of ready-to-go breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts (yum)
  • 10 days of fresh-frozen breakfasts, lunches, dinners and (more) desserts (Shipped separately)
  • Daily Tracker to help you plan and track your meals
  • Resource Guide with all the need to know info
  • Online support and tools (including a convenient Nutrisystem app)


Do you sense a theme here? I do like LOVE my desserts! See what the typical day on Nutrisystem looks like below:


My food will be shipping shortly and therefore I've been working diligently to make room in my pantry and freezer! I can't wait to share with you, what I get... (the anticipation is killing me!)

When my journey begins, I will share with you, my readers, how the Nutrisystem program works and what it is doing for me. My hard-times, changes, happiness, struggles, weight-loss and most importantly, my victories will be posted weekly. I hope you will join me for the updates and lend your support to me. I will certainly need and appreciate it! My weekly weigh-ins will begin (eek!)... next week. 

In the meantime, I have joined the Nutrisystem community, which is FREE. Lots of good stuff, Food Diaries to track your progress, weight loss news and articles as well as other members' success stories! 

Like I mentioned earlier change is difficult, but I am definitely up for the challenge. As the new year continue, I will be well on  my way to a healthier and happier lifestyle. Can't wait!

Be sure to check back for the updates. *Thanks* for ALL your support!

Disclaimer: I have been selected to participate in the Nutrisystem blogger program. For the next several months, I will receive the food free of charge to help facilitate my honest review. No other compensation will be given. Interested in learning more about Nutrisystem, visit HERE or call 888.853.4689 for more information.
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Friday, January 4, 2013

Follow Along With Me On My 90-day Weight Loss Challenge With Creative Bioscience




Recently I was introduced to Creative Bioscience, a Diet & Weight Loss Supplement Provider, that offered me the opportunity to take a 90-Day Weight Loss Challenge. In the famous words one of my favorite characters Barney Stinson, “Challenge Accepted.” 

{Bloggers, see below on how you can sign up too!}

Although I work out regularly and am not hugely overweight, I could certainly stand to lose some weight. With the New Year always bring some new weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals for myself. This is a great chance to do just that over the next 90 days (and beyond).
Talking about weight for many women (including myself) is sadly hard to do as well as admit to others.  But 2013 will be the year that I WILL NOT lie to myself because moving forward I’m hoping there will no need to do so.

In the past, I’ve blogged about other fad diets and of course, I lost wait, but over time, my inability to *stick with it*, eventually led to my DIET FAIL. Sad, I know!

Currently, my weight is 120(ish) give or take, depending the day. Now to some, that may not seem like a lot, but for someone who is only 5’ 1”…. I could DEFINITELY stand to lose some (sigh).

I would certainly love to lose (ideally) a good ten pounds… which may be easy for some, but a struggle for me. Slow and steady is what wins the race and as I said earlier…. I’m up for the challenge!

I enjoy going to the gym, not only for the benefit of exercise, but for the social part of it too… there’s something about the camaraderie of friendship there as well. Since I can’t always make it to the gym, I need some additional assistance at home and that is where I believe Creative Bioscience will help me the most.

Creative Bioscience allowed me to take a look at their line of products and choose one for THE CHALLENGE. Su-weeeet…. but which product and what would I benefit the most from during my ninety days?


I honestly struggled for a few days trying to decide which product would be best. I made a very conscious effort to read each product description carefully, making note of the benefits of each one. After debating between two products, I decided to give the Green Coffee Bean Extract a try. Line one in the product description… *Burn fat fast* - SOLD!

I have read a few articles touting the benefits of Green Bean Coffee extract as well as heard it discussed on health related television shows and figured there has to be some advantages to taking this supplement.

Although Creative Bioscience has some other interesting and intriguing products, the so-called dieting portion of it didn’t really get me excited. The idea of additional fat burning created by the addition of Green Bean Coffee Extract fit into my lifestyle perfectly. My goal is to stick with my regular workout routine, keep a food journal and compliment this with my supplement choice.

Your Chance to Win! I will be posting monthly during this challenge and following my completion; one of you will have the chance to win a 90-day supply of product of your choosing.

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Attention Bloggers: Up for the Creative Bioscience 90 day Challenge too, make sure to visit HERE for additional information.

Thanks you Creative Bioscience – my year of healthy living is off to a great start! 

[Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from the manufacturer of a PR Agency. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." See ace and friends Disclosure Policy HERE.]
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