Thursday, October 25, 2012

GNC Total Lean Shakes and Breakfast Bars Review


GNC Total Lean Shakes and Breakfast Bars Info:
Shakes
Ready to Drink
  • Healthy meal replacement or snack
  • 25 grams of high quality protein
  • 170 calories
  • 24 vitamins and minerals
  • Lactose Free
Breakfast Squares

Wholesome Nutrition

  • 160 Calories
  • 12g Protein
  • 10g Fiber
  • Zero Trans Fat

Breakfast Squares
Healthy Nutrition to Jump-Start Your Morning!



GNC Total Lean™ Breakfast Squares are a convenient, wholesome bar, packed with nutrients that your body needs to start the day. This isn’t your ordinary breakfast bar; it is packed with 12g of muscle fueling protein and 10g of fiber to keep you fuller longer. Each breakfast square is only 160 calories and has zero trans fat, so you don’t need to feel guilty while enjoying the great-tasting bar.



Try all three flavors of our great-tasting Breakfast Squares:



Iced Cinnamon Bun
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
Strawberries & Cream

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Review: 10/10!
The strawberries and cream shake tasted FABULOUS!!! It was very rich and creamy! I loved that it was ready to drink and packed with 25 grams of protein! I drank these after my strength training workouts. 

I enjoyed the breakfast bars as dessert because they tasted SO STINKIN' GOOD!!! They were very similar in taste to a regular cinnamon bun. These bars had 12 g of protein and 10 g of fiber! :)

MMMMM!!!!

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Quest Bar - Cravings Review


Quest Bars sent their brand new CRAVINGS bars to review. Y'all know I don't eat chocolate, so luckily Jared came to the rescue after very minimal convincing... haha

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Here's his review:

Chocolate Crunch and Peanut Butter Cups.
The quest protein bars (chocolate crunch) tasted pretty good. The taste is about an 8/10. The bar does fall apart when you eat it but its worth it. It fills me up every time and has tons of protein. Good bars when you want a chocolate craving!!
I didn't like the Peanut Butter Cups as much. They were about a 6/10. Still a good alternative to a regular Reese's though!


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Monday, October 22, 2012

Career = new workout routine!

Ever since I started teaching in August, I have made some changes to my workout routine. 

Here is what my workouts look like:
Monday- Strength Training and Stairmill (10 min)
Tuesday- Step Class
Wednesday- Strength Training and Stairmill (10 min)
Thursday- Step Class
Friday- Strength Training and Stairmill (10 min)
Saturday- DANCE IT OUT
Sunday- Rest 

I decided to ease up on the cardio on the days that I strength train because I walk around A TON at school. It's crazy how much I walk! We were recently given pedometers to keep track of our steps at school. Without trying to walk extra, I have calculated up to 6000 steps JUST DURING THE SCHOOL DAY! 

At the beginning of the school year, I tried to keep up with the high intensity cardio that I was doing in the summer, but I was just SO TIRED after school, that I had to change things. I can honestly say that I have never felt better! I have decreased my cardio, but still kept eating the same amount and haven't gained weight! :) I actually listened to Jared's advice and listened to MY BODY and did what was best for ME. 

Remember, STRONG is the new skinny! It's not about being the skinniest person. It's about being HEALTHY and being the best YOU that you can be! Don't fall into the comparison trap. 

I've been down that road before, and I NEVER want to go back!!!

On that note, I leave you with some pictures from the rehearsal and wedding that we attended over fall break! 
:)






Talk to me... do you listen to your body and change up your workout routine when you need to?



Saturday, October 20, 2012

Bulu Box Review #2


Get Ready for a Healthy Discovery 
Every month, you'll get a box filled with 4 to 5 nutritional supplements from top brands. Look forward to a new mix of products for both men and women, including vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition, meal replacement, diet, energy, protein, detox, digestion, sexual health, herbs, natural remedies, endurance and more. We'll make sure you get enough to decide if the product is right for you. No shipping or shady fees. Depending on your plan you can cancel anytime.

  • 4 to 5 premium samples 
  • For men and women
  • Delivered monthly for $10
  • Cancel or transfer any time


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I love the idea of the Bulu Box! It's so cool to get samples of healthy products each month! I am able to sample new things before I buy an entire package! What a great concept! 

My review: 10/10!
TWO THUMBS UP!

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Friday, October 19, 2012

Whole Fruit Smoothies Review


Whole Fruit Smoothies are made with chunks of real fruit and bursting with a refreshing taste. Get all the taste & quality with better-for-you benefits. Here at J&J Snack Foods we pride ourselves on providing customers with quality products. We think we've done a pretty good job!

They have three flavors:
Strawberry Banana
Mixed Berry
Pineapple Mango

They are only 100 calories each and have real fruit! 

My Review: 10/10!
These were the perfect portion for a healthy after dinner treat! I enjoyed all of the flavors, but my favorite was Pineapple Mango! I liked it because it was a unique flavor that I don't normally eat. 

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Devotions for Couples


I just wanted to share an AWESOME devotional that Jared and I are doing together...

It's called Devotions for Dating Couples by Ben Young and Dr. Samuel Adams

WE LOVE THIS! 

Monday-Friday you read the daily devotionals by yourself. Then, on Saturday, you talk about the devotionals you read during the week and answer a list of questions. 

It is wonderful and has not only brought us closer to GOD, but also closer to each other. 

We HIGHLY recommend it! 

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Now, here are some pics from another photo shoot courtesy of my mom!
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Neocell's Hyaluronic Acid Blueberry Liquid


Here's some info about Neocell:
For decades the use of collagen, the body's structural protein, and it's therapeutic benefits have been widely recognized in Europe and Asia. At NeoCell, we are proud to say that we introduced collagen to the Americas.
Neocell was started in 1998 by founder and fearless leader Al Quadri, after an extraordinary personal experience. Al, a lifelong scientist and inventor, had just had major heart bypass surgery and was having a difficult time recovering. His time spent in the hospital had atrophied his muscles and his overall vitality was diminished. Al, being a scientist at heart, began researching Eastern alternative therapies to help him his recovery process. Al decided to incorporate collagen protein into his regimen after learning the integral role collagen plays in strengthening and rebuilding loss muscle mass and improving connective tissues.
Within just a few weeks, Al began to rapidly recover and regain his lost energy and vitality. Along with Al's recovery came a great inspiration, to start a company in the hopes that others could be helped by collagen supplementation, just as he had been. His goal was to create products that allowed people to live younger, longer. And so Neocell was born, as a small, research grounded, family-owned business with the idea of introducing the world to a premium quality, naturally-sourced, collagen based supplement line.
The past 13 years have been spent continually enhancing our processes so we are able to offer our customers the most bioavailable and bioactive collagen peptides possible. We are so proud to say millions of people have benefitted from our efforts and are now living a more youthful life.
Today, NeoCell is the number one collagen brand in the world and a leader in the fields of nutritional science and methods development. And while we have grown considerably over the years, one thing has never changed – our commitment to finding the most innovative and effective nutraceutical supplements.

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I gave this to my mom to try out and this is what she thought:
10/10!
I was skeptical when my daughter asked me to try this product. I have tried many lotions over the years to help with my extremely dry skin. As a child I was in the sun most of every day. 
I spent many weekends either on a boat or the beach. I have tried over the counter lotions and $200 prescription lotions. None of them ever made my skin feel the way it feels now.
It is soft and feels as thought it retains moisture from the inside/out. I can actually go without any lotion at all now. Before using this product my skin was dry, flaky and itchy.
It took about 10 to 12 days before I actually notice any results. The product tastes like blueberry juice. I would highly recommend this product to anyone with dry skin. 
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