01/27/2012
Here we are almost at the end of January! WOW! Are you sticking to your New Year’s Goals, or are you growing a little bored with them? Never fear, because SUBWAY is here to put a new twist on your resolutions. Enter Fresh Fit Fridays and SUBWAY’s new twist on turkey with the Turkey BLT [...]
01/21/2012
Updated: Kelsey, you have won this gift pack. Please send your mailing address to lisa@shrinkingjeans.net by Monday, Feb 6th or another winner will be chosen. Congrat The first time I had any of the cereals from Attune Foods was at Fitbloggin 2011. It was served at breakfast one day and man, was it delicious! I [...]
01/07/2012
In case you haven’t heard, Chobani just introduced some awesome new flavors! From left to right, we’ve got Apple Cinnamon, Blood Orange, and Passion Fruit. These flavors are so new, you may not have seen them in your local store yet, but keep your eyes open because they should be there SOON! I was fortunate [...]
12/30/2011
I’ve been in a major slump. I mean major. In all aspects of my life, it’s been a hard year, and I am ready to close the books on 2011 for good. With all the curveballs thrown my way this year, I lost site of me: my health, my fitness, my well-being. This is definitely [...]
12/22/2011
When I was first approached to review Gaiam TV, the first thing that came to my mind was yoga. The prospect of reviewing anything yoga related made me pretty excited. I love yoga. I mean, I really LOVE yoga. Unfortunately, the crazy that surrounds my life doesn’t allow me to attend my beloved hot yoga [...]
12/09/2011
Thanks to L’Oreal for sponsoring my post about my favorite beauty looks, tips and tricks! Check out Makeup.com for beauty advice from the experts. When I’m busy, I do not put much effort into my appearance. Not much at all. Sometimes I don’t even wash my face daily (unless you count the spray from the [...]
12/02/2011
The BodyMedia FIT Armband giveaway has been closed! The lucky winner is: @NewVeronica2011 with lucky #16 comment: “I have also subscribed in Google Reader. I didn’t do the jumpking jacks, but I ran the stairs for 10 minutes! lol” The holidays are upon us, and you’re no doubt in the throes of shopping madness. If [...]
11/28/2011
Black Friday is over, and Cyber Monday is upon us! Are you wondering how in the world you’re going to make it through this holiday season with the necessary energy to get it all done? Well, look no further! CLICK Espresso Protein Drink has come up with a fabulous recipe for an amazing beverage that will [...]
11/26/2011
UPDATED::Congratulations to our two winners, Kirsten and Jen! I’ll be in touch, ladies! When it comes to working out, I would have to say that I’m more of a cardio person. I’m more likely to run, swim, or bike than I am to lift a weight. Honestly, I see strength training as a necessary evil. [...]
11/12/2011
I was doing the weekly grocery shopping I hate grocery shopping and came upon these new cookies. They are called WhoNu? nutrition rich cookies. I was pretty skeptical. How could cookies be nutrition rich and still be good? I decided the only way to find out was to buy some and give them a try. [...]
11/05/2011
Winner winner! Tabathia, please forward your mailing address to lisa@shrinkingjeans.net. Thanks and congrats! Lisa ************************************************** I realize the spacing on this post leaves a lot to be desired and I have worked and worked and re-written and re-posted trying to get the spacing right, but for whatever reason, WordPress does not want to let me [...]
10/29/2011
Confession. I love baked goods. Baked goods also love me…well, they love to hang out on my midsection and thighs. That counts, right? My motto when it comes to baked goods is AVOID AT ALL COSTS. If I have muffins, cookies, home baked breads, scones, whatever, in my house, I will be unable to resist. [...]
10/22/2011
We’ve been having some conversations on Twitter lately about what else but chia!! And yes of the Chia Pet kind. You probably know them from this: But before chia becomes some clay-thingy’s hair, they are seeds. And chia seeds are super healthy and you can eat them. (I will sprinkle photos of Chia Pets throughout this post that [...]
10/15/2011
Updated: Winner winner- Kristin>OneCrazyMamaof4, please forward your address to lisa@shrinkingjeans.net so that gift card can get mailed out to you. Congrats! I run. I bike. I swim. I go the gym. I exercise a lot. Away from home. You hear about things happening to people when they are out and about, something requiring medical attention [...]
10/08/2011
I love hot dogs! Yes, I know all of the old jokes about hot dogs being “mystery meat” and how they are so horrible for me. I can’t help it though, I love a good frank every now and again. Since beginning my weight loss journey, I’ve pretty much stuck with the light or fat-free [...]