Dieting during a vacation is not an easy task! You typically do a bunch of fast food restaurant things, snacks, and other junk. However, if you take the necessary ingredients with you, the bulk of your meals can be good for you! Here’s what I am doing while vacationing with my boys… I have cut […]
Weigh In Wednesday: Scared of Independence Day! #Cinchspiration
Today is the 4th of July…. down in the Dirty South, that means BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Grilled Sausage, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Flag Cake, Watermelon, Homemade Ice Cream, Deviled Eggs, and whatever else someone decides to bring. That means a horrible plethora of temptation for someone like me! However, it […]
Weigh In Wednesday: Still No Sign of my Package #Cinchspiration
Last week I shared with you my story and my new life changing journey. This week, I am going to share my goals with you. This is breaking down my weight loss goals over the course of the next 6 months and the rewards I will give myself when I reach them. Although nothing is […]
The Weightloss Journey Really Begins #Cinchspiration
I am crying as I write this post! I applied to be a #Cinchspiration Blogger some time back, but was not one of the 50 bloggers chosen to participate in this life changing event. I decided when I went through the entire list and didn’t find my name anywhere that I was going to lose […]
GIVEAWAY: Fiber One Chewy Bars Gift Pack #MyBlogSpark
Be one of the first to try new Fiber One® Chewy bars, the perfect wholesome snack that the whole family will enjoy! Available in Chocolate and Strawberry PB&J varieties, these chewy bars are perfect for in-the-house, on-the-go, and everywhere in between. Complete with a peanut butter or chocolate bottom and yummy drizzle in every bite, […]
Children’s Growing Pains: What Can Parents Do?
That kids experience growing pains is no myth. At times of growth (and kids do grow at uneven rates), to feel actual pain in the bones, muscles, and joints is quite common. Its prevalence is difficult to measure, but it is believed that as many as half of all children experience growing pains regularly. As […]
Time to Lose Some Weight: A Pinterest Round Up #Fitness
So, it is time… I am in my mid-thirties and have started putting on some weight. Having “the surgery” certainly hasn’t helped to keep the weight off… instead it helps to put it on. I have no desire to switch to counting calories, but I can cut back on portions and Cokes. I can also […]
Replace Sugar with #EqualSucralose and Chop the Calories! #cbias
I always like a good excuse to make some cookies and it is even better when the cookies are 27% lower in calories than regular cookies! Seriously! If you replace the sugar in a recipe with the same amount of Equal Sucralose, you chop the calories and keep the flavor! Before heading out to Walmart […]
Giveaway: Fit Moms for Life book
I was beyond excited about this book, because I have had a hard time losing the extra baby weight! Hurray for a fantastic book! About the Book (from the back cover) In this book, you’ll discover: 31 transformation stories from women like you A training program that burns fat while you sleep How to burn […]
How to Get a Child Off the Couch and Active
Getting kids away from their TVs, computers, and gadgets is one of the greatest challenges today’s parents face, and it is not getting any easier. Many parents understandably want their kids to be up to date with all the modern technology, but for every gadget and game our children gain, something is lost. Today’s kids […]
Giveaway: Master Lock Speed Dial Combination Lock (4 Winners!)
I didn’t think a lock could be cool. I mean, it’s a lock, right? Ok, maybe could have a fun combination, but that’s about it. Then I met the Master Lock 1500iD Speed Dial Combination Lock. And it IS cool. Both my husband and I had fun trying it out. The patented 1500iD Speed Dial Set […]
