Splurges, Smoothies, and Silliness

Teaching is still going well. I'm so thankful to be working at a wonderful school. Everyone is so nice and really making me feel comfortable. I feel like part of a big family! 

:)

My first graders are precious and I have funny stories each and every day!

Now, for a update on my life...

This weekend, I decided to let myself have a splurge weekend. I went to RiverFest with my girlfriends and this huge pizza mascot from Papa Johns was passing out coupons for FREE pizza. Papa Johns is my FAVORITE place to get pizza, so how could I pass up the opportunity??? YUM! 

Thanks to Jared, I had to try the Zaxby's BIRTHDAY CAKE MILKSHAKE. Oh my word! It was sooooooooo good!!! 

Okay, so, now that I've covered my splurge weekend, let me tell you some awesome HEALTHY eats that I've eaten lately...

Protein Smoothie-In-A-Bowl

Ingredients:

1 scoop Fitmixer Protein powder (review coming soon!!!)

1/2 cup blueberries

1 container of cherry yogurt

crushed ice (as much or little as you want..your preference)

Directions:

Mix the first 3 ingredients in a blender. 

Blend until smooth.

Add crushed ice to blender.

Blend until smooth.

(I like to put lots of ice to make it thick and then stick it in the freezer so I can EAT it instead of drink it) 

YUM YUM YUM!!!

Simple Veggie Omelette

Ingredients:

1/2 cup egg beaters

onion

tomato

spinach

cheese

Directions:

Saute onions and spinach. 

Pour egg beaters in a skillet (make sure you use non-stick spray before you pour them!)

Sprinkle onion, spinach, cheese, and tomatoes on one half.

Fold omelette in half.

Easy and healthy :)

Now, onto the silliness...

I FINALLY got to babysit this past weekend! It's been a good three weeks since I've gotten to babysit. I miss it SO MUCH. As long as Jared isn't visiting, I want to babysit on the weekends when I don't have plans! I LOVE BABYSITTING!!! 

Jared sent me this picture during the day.

I replied with this picture. It was my impression of him... 

;)

HAHAHA. 

Gotta love how technology! It makes staying in touch a little easier when we're so far apart...

Talk to me... what have you been up to lately? Any new healthy recipes? I'm in need of some new ones! 

Detour Review

Detour sent me some products to review on my blog!

Here is some info about Detour:

Detour is owned and manufactured by Forward Foods LLC, which produces and markets high protein bars and shakes. Detour was launched in October, 2002, with the goal of revolutionizing the world of high-protein snack bars.

We began with whey protein, the highest-quality protein available, which contains all the essential amino acids for muscle recovery and repair. And, then we focused on making the most delicious bars and drinks possible. The results are award-worthy!

Our Original Detour Protein bars, Lower Sugar bars, and Lean Muscle bars & shakes all prove that you can have it all: outstanding performance and great taste.

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MY REVIEW: 10/10! 

Banana Peanut Butter Bar. Do I even have to explain more? Peanut Butter + Banana are like my favorite combo ever! This was a HUGE bar. It was very dense, but when this girl is hungry, she likes to chow down! I loved eating these after my strength training, because they had 30 GRAMS OF PROTEIN! Not to mention they just tasted FABULOUS!!!! 

clearly you can tell I was enjoying this delicious bar!

Vanilla Bean Shake. This was SUPER CREAMY and tasty! I alternated drinking this and eating those delicious bars after my workouts. This shake had 32 grams of protein in it! YES SIR! WHOOP WHOOP!!! 

MMM!!!

They also sent some Cookies-N-Cream bars, but y'all know I don't eat chocolate, so I'll keep you posted on how Jared likes them after I see him next! :) I don't doubt that he will love them though. Boy loves protein bars just like I do! 

Please visit Detour's website:

http://www.detourbar.com/

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Coconut Bliss Review

I was given coupons to try and review Coconut Bliss on my blog. 

Here is some info about Coconut Bliss:

People are continually asking us how we came up with Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss. We'd like to say we are entrepreneurial geniuses, but the truth is much humbler—we just wanted a tasty frozen dessert that we could enjoy eating without feeling bad afterwards. We had both given up dairy for health and ethical reasons, and tried all the soy- and rice-based alternatives, but weren't satisfied with any of them. They either didn't taste good, or we felt sick after eating them, or they had a long list of ingredients that didn't really sound like food. One day Luna said 'what about coconut milk?'  We'd used it a lot in Thai-style cooking and it seemed ideal. It was naturally rich and creamy and had great nutritional properties. So with the aid of a two-dollar hand-cranked ice cream maker from Goodwill we made our first batch. As soon as we tried it, we knew we were on to something special. As time went by and we shared it with our friends, who also loved it, it became apparent to us that we should focus our energy on this and make it available to more people. 

--Luna & Larry Kaplowitz, Founders

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My Review:

9/10. 

The flavors tasted AMAZING! The only thing I didn't like was that it had a little more calories than regular ice-cream. But, for those who can't eat dairy, this is a WONDERFUL alternative. 

They have TONS of different flavors. Check out their website:

http://coconutbliss.com/

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Zaggora Hot Pants

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Zaggora sent me a pair of their HOT PANTS to review on my blog. 

Here's some info about Zaggora:

Zaggora is a new sports brand focused on offering high impact, technology-

enhanced clothing.  The brand's iconic products, including its signature HotPants,

 maximize results (and time) for everyone and make for a truly interactive

 experience.

Women lose weight 4x faster with HotPants™! With more than 270,000 Facebook fans (and growing) and 420,000 products sold, the next big thing in fitness has arrived!

Specially designed with Celu-Lite technology fabric lining, HotPants™ enhance your natural body temperature to warm you up in the areas you want to target most (thighs, bum, and legs).

Tested at the Chelsea School at Brighton University, HotPants™ are proven to use your body heat to increase energy expenditure before and after exercise by raising your core body temperature by up to 18%. Since you’re heating up and your body is using more energy, you are burning more calories; calorie burn increases by 26% in the hour after exercise with HotPants™ too.  As we all know, as you burn calories, you lose weight.

The lab tests also demonstrated that in just 30 minutes of exercise, women lost 4x more weight with HotPants™ than they did when doing the same exercise in standard workout clothes.

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MY REVIEW:

7/10.

I thought the colors were adorable on these pants, but they weren't very comfortable. I felt like I was wearing a space suit to be honest with you. I know these are supposed to be tight to help reduce cellulite, but I don't see how anyone could really enjoy wearing these. I'm not trying to lose weight, so maybe that's why I wasn't completely 100% diggin' these pants.

If you are really trying to lose weight and are not having success, these will probably help boost your journey! Check out their website and explore. They have shorts and long pants as well....

http://zaggora.com/ 

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Bare Fruit Review

Bare Fruit sent me some of their Cinnamon Apple Chips to review and post on my blog. 

Here is some info about them:

Cinnamon Apple Chips

• Made with organic cinnamon for that classic apple and cinnamon taste
• Grown in Washington state
• 100 Percent organic and kosher
• Fat and Gluten free
• No added sugar, preservatives or additives
• Available in 14 oz (397g), 2.6 oz (73g) and 0.64 oz (18g) sizes.

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My Review:

9/10!

I took these to Jared's house for a party snack. All the family came over to watch the big University of Louisville vs. UK game. Everyone tried and LOVED these! They were a hit! I snapped some cute pics with Jared's niece, Charlotte...

Isn't her shirt adorable, btw? ;) 

The only thing we didn't like was the fact that some of the chips still had seeds in them. We just didn't eat those.. haha.. 

Overall, these were wonderful! 

Please visit Bare Fruit's website:

http://www.barefruitsnacks.com/index.html

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Fitness Photoshoot

 My aunt is a professional photographer, so she got some really cool pics of Jared and I working out while we were on vacation this summer. Check 'em out! 

His face is priceless! 

Partner plank pushups!!!! 

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We also had a photoshoot in our normal clothes... I thought my aunt captured us to a TEE!!! 

so in love... 

We're definitely goobers!

Can't take our eyes off each other...

We're celebrating FIVE MONTHS today!!! 

We're having a blast and loving our time that we do get to spend together. Even when we're not together, we communicate ALL day long. 

This past weekend I got to experience a UofL vs. UK football game with my love! 

Jared has been DYING to go to a U of L vs UK football game, and on Sunday, one of his friends just randomly called and told him he had two free tickets! 

HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!?

We had a BLAST! 

GO CARDS!!!! 

:) 

Clif Bar - Kit's Organics Review

Clif Bar has launched a NEW line of bars...

Kit's Organic!

I was sent these bars to review and post on my blog.

Here's some info about them first:

They are certified organic, gluten free, soy free, and dairy free. 

CLIF® Kit’s Organic™ is a new, simply delicious snack bar made with 100 percent organic fruit and nuts.

CLIF Kit’s Organic bars are full of flavor, packed with tender fruit and crunchy nut pieces.

CLIF Kit’s Organic provides at least a good source of fiber* with ¾ serving of fruit along with delicious nuts in every bar. The bars are gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free and also free of trans fats, partially hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors, artificial preservatives and ingredients sourced from GMOs. (* Contains 8-12 grams total fat)

CLIF Kit’s Organic was born from the CLIF Bar heritage of seeking new ways to make a better bar – one that is nutritious, tastes delicious and is made with organic ingredients. CLIF Kit’s Organic is the vision of Kit Crawford, co-CEO of Clif Bar & Company, whose passion for organic farming and handcrafted food inspired this simply delicious fruit and nut bar. Inspired by Kit’s own experiences on her family farm and in her kitchen, CLIF Kit’s Organic is crafted with only the best ingredients, including 100 percent organic fruit and nuts.

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My Review: 10/10!

I enjoyed the texture of the bars. They were soft and chewy with a little crunch here and there from the nuts. My favorite flavor was the Peanut Butter. It was super peanut buttery and y'all KNOW I love my peanut butter!!! I enjoyed the Cashew next, and it was very good. Cashews are my favorite nut to eat. I also really enjoyed the Berry Almond. It was just as tasty as the others! 

Jared ate the Chocolate Almond and enjoyed it as well! 

:) 

Please visit their website:

http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_kits_organic/

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