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Archive for December, 2009

*Updated!* On the tenth day of giveaways….
[ 46 ] 12/22/2009

*Updated!* On the tenth day of giveaways….

***Winners have been randomly selected! If you’ve previously sent your address, we’re cool. If not, send it to christy at shrinkingjeans dot net**** ……Weight Watchers is giving to you: 3 Chocolate Brownies Everyone loves a good brownie, and they’re even better when they have less calories than traditional brownie offerings! The Weight Watchers brownies have [...]

[ 25 ] 12/21/2009

True Confessions Monday!

Everyone, get your bullet points ready!  It’s True Confessions Monday…the Monday after the end of a challenge.  The Monday before a new challenge begins. Do you have anything you need to absolve yourself of?  I know I do! Christmas is FOUR DAYS AWAY!  That can only mean one thing…baking cookies.  Lovely, peanut buttery, copious amounts [...]

*Updated* On the ninth day of giveaways….
[ 21 ] 12/21/2009

*Updated* On the ninth day of giveaways….

****Winners have been chosen! Congratulations, Sisters!!!****** Weight Watchers gave to you: 4 Cream Cheese Tubs Love cream cheese on your morning bagel or in your favorite dip recipe? Then you’ll love the new Reduced Fat Whipped Cream Cheese Spread from Weight Watchers. At just 1 POINTS® value per serving, indulgence is back with this creamy, [...]

[ 5 ] 12/20/2009

Caramel Cookies

Still doing your Christmas baking? Try these for a healthier cookie! *CARAMEL COOKIES* POINTS® Value: 1 Servings: 60 Preparation Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 10 min Level of Difficulty: Easy Delicious and so easy to bake in small batches. Just keep the dough in the fridge or freezer and slice off and make as many [...]

**UPDATED!** On the eighth day of giveaways……
[ 31 ] 12/20/2009

**UPDATED!** On the eighth day of giveaways……

Winners have been randomly selected! See below in the comments section! If you’re a winner, please email your mailing info to christy at shrinkingjeans dot net! ……Weight Watchers is giving to you: 5 Golden Cakes Almost as good as golden rings – at least more delicious. The golden sponge cakes, with their creamy filling, make [...]

Review: New Polar Heart Rate Monitors- FT4 & FT7
[ 20 ] 12/19/2009

Review: New Polar Heart Rate Monitors- FT4 & FT7

Anyone in the market to purchase a heart rate monitor (HRM)? My heart rate monitor is one of my favorite pieces of exercise equipment and I truly think it is necessary to achieve weight loss and fitness goals.  I wrote about my love for my old HRM previously and now, April and I are sharing [...]

**UPDATED**On the seventh day of giveaways….
[ 25 ] 12/19/2009

**UPDATED**On the seventh day of giveaways….

The SIX of you who entered by the deadline are ALL WINNERS! Congrats! I think I have all of your addresses, but if not, send me an email at melissa@shrinkingjeans.net* …Weight Watchers is giving to you: 6 Yogurt 4-packs Six winners will get to try the Weight Watchers 1-POINT yogurts, offered in a six pack [...]

*Updated* On the sixth day of giveaways….
[ 42 ] 12/18/2009

*Updated* On the sixth day of giveaways….

****Winners have been chosen! See below in the comments to see who won! If we don’ t have your address, please send it to Christy at christy@shrinkingjeans.net!**** …Weight Watchers is giving to you: 7 Chocolate Muffins! Can you really have chocolate for breakfast? With Weight Watchers Double Chocolate Muffins, you can enjoy yummy chocolate flavor [...]

[ 7 ] 12/17/2009

EA Sports: Making Me More Active (Guest Post)

During the 2nd week of November (ha, you thought I was gonna say December, huh?) I filled out the comment section of this blog post in hopes of winning the up and coming new Wii Game from EA Sports – More Workouts. I was really excited about the new game and new challenge that was [...]

**Updated**On the fifth day of giveaways…
[ 45 ] 12/17/2009

**Updated**On the fifth day of giveaways…

The eight winners have been randomly chosen and announced below! Congrats! Email me at melissa@shrinkingjeans.net with your contact info and your vouchers will be on their way! If you have one previous days and have already sent me your address, don’t worry about sending it again! Weight Watchers gave to you: 8 Cheddar Cheese Slices [...]

Shrink-a-Versary Extravaganza::Final Weigh-in
[ 42 ] 12/16/2009

Shrink-a-Versary Extravaganza::Final Weigh-in

It’s true! Today is the final weigh-in for our Shrink-a-Versary Extravaganza Challenge. First thing I want you to do is reach around and give yourself a pat on the back for sticking with the challenge through Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. WOW! It’s been 7 weeks, and hopefully you’ve had some great [...]

**Updated** On the fourth day of giveaways…
[ 47 ] 12/16/2009

**Updated** On the fourth day of giveaways…

**Nine winners have been randomly selected! Congrats to our winners! Email me (melissa@shrinkingjeans.net) with your contact info and your vouchers will be sent out!** ….Weight Watchers is giving to you: 9 Lowfat Yogurts! Another great on-the-go snack is the Weight Watchers 6oz yogurt cup. And, with flavors like Boston Cream Pie, Amaretto Cheesecake, White Chocolate [...]

[ 18 ] 12/15/2009

Squeaky Clean

I’ve been toying with the idea of cleaning up my diet. My family eats a lot of prepackaged, processed foods.  It’s just so darn convenient to reach into the pantry and pull out Cheez-Its (reduced fat, of course) to pack in my mouth the kids’ lunches. I just got finished reading Master Your Metabolism by [...]

**Updated** On the third day of giveaways…
[ 39 ] 12/15/2009

**Updated** On the third day of giveaways…

**TEN winners have been randomly selected and notified down below! Please email your address to: melissa@shrinkingjeans.net ! Thanks and congratulations!** Weight Watchers is giving to you… 10 String Cheeses Looking for a high protein snack on the go? Weight Watchers string cheese snack packs make the perfect addition to any packed lunch or snack. Only [...]

[ 28 ] 12/14/2009

True Confessions!

It’s Monday! You know what that means! Confession time! With the holidays quickly approaching, I am sure we all have plenty to get off our chests. Did you inhale a few spoonfuls of cookie dough while you were baking with the kids? Accidentally consume the chocolate Santa you had bought to put in your husband’s [...]