If you haven’t tried the Laughing Cow cheese wedges yet, you must. The wedges come in four flavors: Original Cream Swiss Light Swiss Original (my Fave!) Light Garlic & Herb Light French Onion They have a ton of flavor and the Light wedges have only 35 calories each and 2 grams of fat! The … [Read more…]
Do you love to cook? Or do you need a little help in the kitchen? Either way, if you’ve never tried Pampered Chef, now is your chance. We’re giving away 2 great Pampered Chef products! The Easy Adjustable Measuring Cup Replaces 7 measuring cups! 3 tbsp.-1 cup. Your choice of one of the Pampered … [Read more…]
Just a couple of weeks ago, Beth and I were discussing the need for a WW mobile app for her iPhone (gag, okay, I’m just jealous). We dreamed of being computer geeks and coming up with the app and selling it for like $2 to eleventy billion people and then we’d be gazillionaires. Well, someone beat us … [Read more…]
Do you like sandwiches? I do. As a mom, it seems like at least one meal a day (and sometimes 2) includes a sandwich. Grilled cheese, peanut butter & jelly (no, not for me, silly!), lunchmeat, BLT (with turkey bacon), etc. Sandwiches can be anything you want them to be. But bread’s not so good … [Read more…]
Have you ever wondered why some people lose weight and others do not on the same diet? That question is what led me to research Dr. Peter D’Adamo’s book, Eat Right for Your Type. His own research has led him to believe that the blood type is “the key that unlocks the door to the mysteries of health, … [Read more…]
If you are anything like me, you like to snack too! I’m all about salty, sweet or just about anything after lunch. Here are a few great low calorie snacks. *Pop Secret light butter microwave popcorn- half a bag is only 140 calories and 4 grams of fiber! * Banana- it’s easy to take on the go and only … [Read more…]
I know I haven’t been around much, but I promise I have my reasons. The good news? I’m still watching my weight and still making sure my LOSER HUSBAND is still getting good a nutritional meal at night. (most times.) One thing that we needed in our house was a nice digital food scale. I am all … [Read more…]
We were recently offered the opportunity to try out Weight Watchers Chocolate Candies by Whitman’s. You know us, we never turn down a good treat (ahem, unless it’s high in fat and calories, of course)! They come in many different varieties, everything from Caramel Medallions to Double Chocolate … [Read more…]
Yes, I’m writing a product review on hot dogs. Why? Because I love them and my son loves them and they are just good. I’m a bit of a hot dog snob though. I only like 100% beef hot dogs. Mystery dogs just gross me out, turkey ones have a strange texture, and the tofu ones should be banned from the … [Read more…]
I know you are all dying to hear who won the Fitness Caddy! The lucky girl is… Elaine! Congratulations Elaine! Please shoot me an email with your contact info! If you would like to purchase your very own Fitness Caddy, they are available online! … [Read more…]
If you’re like me, you are always on the lookout for healthy, yet quick and easy , meal options. I don’t especially love to cook and can think of many, many other activities I would rather be doing! This is why I love Schwan’s food. Not only do they deliver to your door, they offer a ton of options! … [Read more…]
I was recently given the opportunity to try out the Fitness Caddy: a convenient little gym tote. I loved the fact that my 32-ounce SIGG bottle fit nicely inside. Not only that, but my iPod, lip gloss, and keys all fit in as well! While I did not carry it with me from machine to machine at the gym, … [Read more…]
I am having real problems getting to the gym, not because I don’t want to go- I actually do want to go exercise. The problem lies is the WHEN to go. Between the baby’s naps and mealtimes for all 3 kids, let alone the taxiing of said children to various places, there just seems NOT to be enough … [Read more…]
Have y’all seen these books? They are written by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding and these books are great resources to double check to see if you are truly buying a “healthier” choice. This supermarket survival guide blew my mind the first time I looked through it. It gives your photos of the … [Read more…]
I have so many things that I love. All good for the body, mind and soul. Here are just the few that I’m in love with this week. 1. Lush Bath Bombs- Nothing is more relaxing than a candle lit bath at night for me (with a glass of wine). Even more so a special treat for myself (and skin) are Lush … [Read more…]