Wow, I am a little behind the times. The last couple of days I have been extremely busy! AAAHHH! It seems like even w/o a job I'm busier than if I had one. Well, here are the meal plan posts that I want to catch up on.
Meal Plan - Day #5
Breakfast
Shredded Wheat Cereal w/ skim milk
Mixed Berries
A cup of coffee
Lunch
Left over turkey loaf sandwich on wheat bread
A couple handfuls of baby carrots
A glass of water
Dinner
Salmon fillet over wild rice
Tip: Cook the salmon in the oven w/ a dash of lemon. Salmon has omega 3 fatty acids that break down body fat and help you lose the love handles.
Meal Plan - Day #6
Breakfast
Breakfast sandwich w/ egg, lean ham and low-fat cheese on a toasted English muffin
A cup of coffee
Lunch
Slice of pizza, dab off the grease
Side Salad
Dinner
FiletMignon and mixed veggies
Tip: you should try to have as many protein sources as you can. If you don't like one of the suggested dinners, repeat on you do like.
Meal Plan - Day #7
Breakfast
1 medium pancake or two small w/ light syrup w/ sliced bananas
Lunch
Hummus in a pita w/ vegetables with a small bowl of chicken soup
Dinner
Pork and pears w/ a side of applesauce
Tip: Get yourself lean pork, cook in the oven with pears on top or buy a whole pork loin and have lean pork for days. Good protein source. Sauerkraut is also tasty with this dish.
Starting tomorrow (July 29-31) you can get up to five, yes that's right, (5) layering Cami's (per person) for $2.00 each. Just mention Cami4me to the cashier or go here for a coupon to print out and turn in. Unfortunately, this is only an in store promotion, so hopefully you have an Old Navy close by to you. What an awesome deal! These are usually $8.50 and layering Cami's are always nice and in style.
Well, today I got on the scale for "S-day" and it actually wasn't too bad. I mean the number was still bad but not what I expected. I had lost 5 pounds since I started blogging again (last week). Maybe it is all the typing?! I am still 6 pounds away from where I was at the last time my challenge began. Ugh! If only I would have just kept it going.
Now I need to keep it going and move it forward. My short term goal that I want to reach at the beginning of October is to lose 23 pounds. I know that is sort of a odd number, but that way I will be at the weight I was when I stopped blogging. Gosh, that is really discouraging. Bummer!
Tip: Get yourself ground turkey breast, an egg & chop up some celery and onions. Mush it all together in a big mixing bowl. Shape it into a ball and throw it into the oven for about 30 minutes and it's ready to go. You can eat the left over in a sandwich the next day.
From Bobby Waldron The Belly Burner Meal Planner Nutritional Log
*~HAHA! Can you guess what is on the lunch menu for Day #5? I have no clue. ~*
Did you know that it takes 21 times of doing something to form a habit?
According to a recent Oprah show. Now, we think wow! That is it? Kind of scary, when you can form a habit of a late night Mickey D run. Only 21 times and you are doomed. But, then on the flip side, when we think of it as a positive change. It seems almost daunting. Really I have to do this 21 times to make a good habit. Seems like a lost cause. But, as the old saying goes, it didn't happen overnight and change is slow!
In our living room I have a toy basket for Duster to house all his squeakers. The basket isn't very big and it is rectangular in shape. So as you can see from the picture below he doesn't fit in it very well. I have no idea HOW this could be comfortable. He looks like he is so squashed in there! Maybe he is guarding all his toys from the "intruders".
I wanted to show you this picture so you could see how long his body and legs really. We can not figure out he just condenses himself in a ball when he wants to fit somewhere. He is like a contortionist! LOL!
In the beginning of May I read about a rebate that the magazine InStyle was honoring. It was if you bought any Rembrandt or Listerine Whitening product you could redeem a $10 prepaid American Express Rewards Card. Well, I was all over that like white on rice. Especially since during that time at Target the Listerine Whitening Mouthwash was on clearance for $1.97! Woot, Woot! SCORE! So, I basically made $8.00 and got a bottle of Listerine to boot! I Love Free Stuff!
Half of a grapefruit w/ non-sugar sweetner sprinkled on top
cup of coffee
scoop of cottage cheese
Lunch
Grilled chicken salad
Mixed fruit plate
Diet Soda
Dinner
Shrimp and mixed vegetable kabobs
Tip: Buy pre-cooked shrimp in the frozen food section. Some fresh vegetables. Thaw the shrimp. Put them on a wooden skewer w/ vegetables of your choice and lightly grill w/ some low-sodium Cajun seasonings and your eating in style.
From Bobby Waldron The Belly Burner Meal Planner Nutritional Log
This week I have really made myself aware of my eating habits. I knew that I was addicted to food but I realized I am in denial about it. I don't want to come to terms how much I really eat. Why is it ok for me to eat McDonalds everyday, and then get depressed about my weight? I almost feel like I lose control of myself when I get a craving. Just like an addict has to get a high. I don't think rationally about my food choices before I binge. Then afterwards, I feel guilty, depressed, sick, annoyed, sad, and every possible negative emotion that is in my being. What the h*ll is wrong with me? Why isn't my brain working. I know what is wrong and right, I know how to lose weight and what to do, I know, I know. But, why in the world can't I just "DO IT"!
There has only been one time this past week that I have eaten due to survival. I can honestly say that I was truly hungry b/c I was shaking and my stomach was growling. My ultimate excuse for over-eating or binging is, "Oh I'm stressed, I'm stressed. That is the reason I keep eating" Well, hello! The reason you are stressed is b/c you are fat. Every negative aspect in my life seems to boil down to me being fat. For example, can't find a job, b/c I'm fat, can't afford anything, b/c I can't find a job due to my weight. The list goes on and on. Ugh! How do I get out of this rut. So frustrating.
So, my goal this week is to really evaluate weather or not I am hungry. Keep a journal of why I want to eat. Boredom, sad, stress, etc. What time and what I am craving. This should be interesting. Due to the fact that I am the biggest junk a-holic ever. I'll keep you posted.
Hey There said eyes What's on your mind Don't look so down Give it some time
You don't have to be so hard on yourself, I know the world can be a brutal place, please don't let it steal your smile away.
Cause when thew sky's the darkest You can see the stars And when you fall the hardest you find how strong you are
Close your eyes, rest awhile, it's been a long, long day. So come on baby, baby have a little faith.
Let thoes tears fall, you gave it your all, It's all you can do, I'll be here for you. and there's go your cry, crushed on the ground. Sometimes it takes a wall to tumble down. For you to see who's gonna stick around.
Cause when the skys the darkest You can see the stars Cause when you fall the hardest You find how strong you are. Close your eyes, rest awhile, it's been a long, long, long, day. So come on baby, baby have a little faith.
Sometimes it gets worst before it gets better And it takes too much to be brave. Sometimes it feels it will hurt forever But when all the lights are yet to fall.
And when the skys the darkest And when you fall the hardest You find how strong you are Close your eyes, and rest awhile, it's been a long, long day. So come on baby, baby, come on baby.
Here are some of my wants that I hope to accomplish soon or just want out of life. Sometimes I just feel like things are so unobtainable. I'm sitting here with no job, I'll 25 years old in September, and I feel like a complete loser who cries herself to sleep every night. I realize that there are much worse off people out there but it doesn't comfort me any. I feel like my life is wasting away and I have no way of making it better. So, I compiled a list last night of things that I truly want and want to do. Here it is..........
1. LOSE WEIGHT
2. OWN A BUSINESS
3. To visit again and live in Benalmadena Spain
4. Help the homeless
5. Learn to fluently speak a foreign language
6. Own a swimming pool
7. Volunteer to make a difference
8. Help Save dogs – Open a dog sanctuary
9. Learn to play piano
10. Live in a different state
11. Wish I could have met Mother Teresa
12. Be successful
13. Buy a Nikon Camera and take amazing pictures
14. Take a cake decorating class
15. Finish all my scrapbooks
16. Learn Calligraphy
17. Travel for business
18. Participate in a fundraiser for charity
19. Own a home
20. Inspire people
This picture would have been better if I wasn't in it:
*The times are all messed up on these pictures, I have no Idea*
Tuna Fish sandwich low-calorie mayo on wheat or whole grain bread
Side salad w/ light dressing
Dinner
Turkey Burger on wheat bun
Mixed veggies
Diet soda/water
Tip: Get one of the grilling machines and you can prepare a lot these healthy, quick meals in a snap! Men can get way w/ having a double turkey burger, just one bun. You can also get a low cal non fat cheddar cheese on there if you like.
from The Belly Burner Meal Planner Nutritional Log: Wrap up Slim down!
Here is another one of HG's recipe from her book 200 under 200. I don't know about this recipe. It sounds a little ...... well...... yikes. But, tomorrow when I go to the store I plan on buying the ingredients so that I can give it a whirl and see what it taste like. The only thing that scares me is that pumpkin mixed with oatmeal.
Ingredients: 1 packet plain instant oatmeal 1/4 c. Fiber One bran cereal ( original) 1/4 c. light vanilla soymilk2 tbsp. canned pure pumpkin 2 tbsp. fat free Reddi-whip 1 tbsp. sugar-free pancake syrup 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 5 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray 1 no-calorie sweetener packet dash salt
Directions: Place all ingredients except for Reddi-whip in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 c. water and stir.
Microwave for 45 seconds, then mix well.
Microwave for an additional 30 to 40 seconds. Allow oatmeal to thicken before removing from the microwave.
Add Reddi-whip and stir well. Then enjoy the best bowl of oatmeal you've ever tasted.
My friend, Devin, bought what is called The Belly Burner. I am not completely sure what it is or how you really use it, but inside the kit came a couple of informational booklets. One was called a Meal planner and it has many meal ideas. There is 14 meals in the book so I will be posting these each day for 14 days. Here is the welcome letter from Bobby Waldron, I'm assuming the Creator and founder of the company. But, it has a couple great pointers and tips.
Choose lean cuts of meat with little fat. Fat is white. If you see white on your meat CUT IT OFF. Your body needs to be stimulated, which means don't always eat the same foods. Try different stuff.
Choose good seasonings (low sodium). Broil or brake your food. Avoid frying. Skim off excess fat. Limit mayonnaise and oil dressing. Choose meal replacement shakes when you are not hungry. Don't skip meals. Meal replacement meals will stimulate your metabolism.
Avoid croissants, sweet rolls, danish, pastry and donuts. Any fat-soaked carbs are bad and will go right to your love handles. Have plain food for a while. Sounds lame, but if you want to lose fat, don't eat fat.
Stay the heck away from fried potatoes, hash browns. Word to the wise: white is bad! If it's white or started out white, spit it out! Stop eating cookies and candy. I know they are good. You don't have to quit them forever, just for a while. Nuts and seeds aren't all that. They are high in fat and low in value.
Mix it up. Use the your judgement most of you know what is right and wrong, so stop eating what is wrong and start eating clean.
Day #1 Meal
Breakfast
3 scrambled eggs
1 piece of wheat toast
4 oz. glass skim milk/ or cup of coffee
Lunch
Turkey Sandwich on wheat or whole grain bread w/ mustard and any veggies you want. (the more the merrier)
1 piece of fruit
diet soda or iced tea
Dinner
Grilled chicken breast stir fry w/ mixed vegetables over steamed brown rice.
diet soda or water
Tip: Use canola spray oil in the pan or an olive oil. Cube a couple of chicken breasts and cut off any fat you can see. Steam the vegetables in a separate bowl. Steam rice or get instant rice and put it all together w/ a sprinkle of salt and pepper for a yummy treat.
What a major coincidence, that Old Navy is running an online exclusive sale. They are having 30% off any adult item purchase (women's, men's, maternity, women's plus, etc.) of $100 or more. YES! This sale will be running 7/23 - 7/25. Just use code ONADULT at checkout. Then they are having a code for free shipping if you spend $50 or more using code ONSEND50 at time of checkout. You can really turn this into a great deal! But, then if you go through Ebates, Old Navy has 10% cash back. See this post for more information ( at the bottom).
Whew! Look at all this you can get for a little over $100. Then use the 30% off code and you just brought it down to $70. So here is a couple items I thought were pretty cute to make an example out of. Enjoy!
Deal Scenario: Below clothes = $104.26 - 30% discount = $72.98 + tax OOP went through ebates cash back = $7.30 = $65.68 + free shipping + free returns! Not to bad for $100 worth of clothes sent to your door!
1. Graphic Jersey Lounge Shorts - $6.97 2. Logo Hoodie (Aquatic Park or Shot of Love colors) - $12.97
Well, it has happened again! Another interview gone bad, in other words I didn't get the job. With these kind of set backs I realize my dependency on food more. I need to start figuring out a better way to manage my stress and emotions so it doesn't become a vicious cycle like it already has.
As a bigger person I am always on the lookout for cute clothes that fit well and that are affordable. Sometimes that is very hard and almost near impossible to find. But, my goal for this new segment of this blog is to find clothes on the net and post about them. I will put outfits together, show shoes, accessories, etc. Hopefully, I can do this on a weekly basis to keep up with the trends and seasonal changes.
So, this week I am putting the spotligt on finding a cute summer dress. I have a wedding to go to in August and even though I have a back-up outfit of gray pants and a black zipper top, I wanted to find something a little more dressy. Also, I have had this obession with wearing blue shoes and I want to find something that I can wear with blue shoes. I have been searching and searching and I have only found a couple. Here are a couple of my top picks for dresses and shoes. Let me know what you think.
TORRID: They had a couple cute items that I found. The only thing that I watch out for when I buy dresses is how it will make my butt and arms look. I have such a big butt/hips and large flabby arms. So, I am very self conscious of sleeveless and puffy dresses. On the other hand I found that a lot of their dresses looked super short. Jeez! I'm going to wedding not a night club!
Don't really care for the shoe style but I really like the color of this shoe. I was hoping I could find something similar to this color but maybe in a sandal or stiletto style shoe.
(Since so small go here to view) This dress I really like how it looks on the girl and I would really consider wearing it to a wedding, but I'm concerned how it would look on me w/ my big butt and hips.
(since so small go here to view) This dress would probably work out great. It is a little longer, which is good, and I can add a cardigan to it and disguise my arms, butt, and hips! Also, it would go pretty good with the color of shoes that I am obsessed with wearing.
OLD NAVY: They surprised me with a couple of cute dresses. Sometimes they just have mostly "out there" dresses that I would not even stand beside, let only try to look good in.
I really, really like this dress. It would be cute to wear and I could add a cardigan to it and cover my problem areas up. But, on the other hand I am nervous that it is going to be sticky and the front may look bulgy instead of sleek. (even w/ the SPANX)
This dress is very cute but I'm concerned about being clingy and making my problem areas more of a problem than I have started with. I love the neckline! This dress looks very dressy, classy, and a could make a great wedding guest outfit.
This dress is super cute! I absolutely love the buttons up the side. A couple reason make me shy away from this dress though. One being that it may not look dressy enough. It kind of looks like a nightgown or a swimsuit cover-up. Number two reason being that since it has sleeves, which would be great for my arms, it will be very hard to wear a cardigan to cover up my hips and butt areas. Also, it looks like it may be a little clingy and short. Even though it would look super cute with heels on a skinny person, I just think that I may need to wear small sandals and skip the height. I would look like the not so jolly gray giant!
Ingredients: 1 small onion 1 large tomato 1 avocado 1 pound precooked boneless skinless chicken breast 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 6-8 inch flour tortilla 1/4 c. low-fat shredded cheddar cheese salsa
Directions: Dice red onion, tomato & avocado; toss together in a bowl. Cut chicken breast into strips and sprinkle with chili and garlic powder. Warm olive oil in a large skillet and saute chicken until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and divide among flour tortillas. Top chicken w/ onion mixture, shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 c. salsa. Serve immediately.
Per Serving: Calories: 417 Fat: 17 Fiber: 6 Protein: 42
I found this recipe on a package of Carnation instant breakfasts. Here is there recipe.....
Milk Chocolate - Banana Smoothie:
3/4 c. fat free milk 1/2 small frozen banana, sliced 1/2 c. ice cubes 1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast
Then blend together in a blender.......YUM!
~Ok, so here is my rendition of this recipe! LOL! :) ~
Milk Chocolate - Banana Smoothie w/o the Bananas & Strawberries
3/4 c. fat free milk 2 or 3 tbsp. of fat free vanilla ice-cream 1 package of Instant Carnation Breakfast A couple frozen strawberries
Then blend it all together in the blender.........It was really good. A little far fetched from the recipe but hey....I didn't have an banana's. This one didn't turn out chunky as I would have liked it, but that is b/c I didn't have any ice-cubes to add. I would def. keep the ice-cubes in the recipe.
Awhile back Target had Olay Total Effects Bodywash on sale for $4.79 ea. And, then they had Ivory bar soap for $3.00 ea. Well, at the beginning of June there was 2 coupons in the Procter and Gamble Brandsaver. One was $4/1 Olay Total Effects BW and the other was a BOGO coupon. Which was, buy one Total Effects BW and get an Ivory soap (bodywash, bar, or hand) for free! YES! So, here is what I did.
Deal Scenario:
8 Total Effects Bodywash - $38.32 8 Ivory Bar Soap Packs - $24.00
Then, I am going to submit for a $10 Olay rebate when you spend $30. So, that is where I am getting the moneymaker part. See the picture above. I basically got all this for free plus made some extra money! YES! I LOVE FREE!
Go here to snag a 20% off Coach Factory coupon good through July 25, 2010. You can also use this coupon on clearance items that are marked around 25 - 60 % off already. Wow! this would make some super cheap Coach! I wish I had one closer to me!
Yesterday I got this great freebie in the mail. Awhile ago I remember signing up for this SC Johnson Freebie, but I had no intentions of actually receiving it. I was so excited when I opened the box and found this:
1 box of 25 ziploc sandwich bags 1 pack of pledge multi-surface cleaning wipes 1 scrubbing bubbles toilet cleaning gel wand starter kit
As mentioned in this post about Breakfast here is a good simple recipe for French Toast. I'm so glad that when you are dieting you do not need to avoid this food. It is so good, yummy, and comforting. And the best part is...... it doesn't taste like you are sacrificing anything! YAY! This recipe is from Hungry Girl newsletter. Enjoy!
Ingredients: 3 slices Wonder Light White Bread 1/3 cup Egg Beaters, Original 1/2 oz. Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup OR 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (divided) 1 packet SPLENDA
Directions: Combine Egg Beaters with vanilla syrup (or extract) and half of the cinnamon. Use the egg mixture as an egg wash, and dip your bread into it. Cook in a pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. When both sides are brown, plate those suckers and sprinkle ‘em with Splenda and the remaining cinnamon. This stuff is super on its own, but feel free to serve it up with sugar-free maple syrup, sugar-free jelly, some fresh berries, and/or some Fat Free Reddi-wip. Of course your nutritionals will vary accordingly, but with such low calorie and fat counts, you can afford to splurge a little...
Here are a couple good printable coupons for healthy foods.
$1/2 Quaker Rice or Multigrain Snacks : The link will look like the picture below. Also, look for a good sale to pair these with, to score them cheap! Sometimes Meijer has them in their 11 for $10 sales. ($1 each or .90 w/ eleventh item)
$1/1 Kraft 100 Cal Pack Cheese: This link will also look like the one pictured below. Now, Hip2Save blog says to keep refreshing the page till you see the advertisement on the right. Well, I kept refreshing and .......... nothing! Maybe you will have better luck. Oh, well, I really do not care for these. I think they have a funny aftertaste. But, my dog really liked them and he is a super picky eater. What do you think?
Here is a cool little freebie. Nature's Bounty has an offer right now that you can request a free pedometer. HOW COOL! Usually freebies are not this great. Especially when you do not need to purchase anything. I'll be curious to see if I get mine in the mail. Can't wait! Go Here to check it out!
Got back from my interview a while ago and it went really well. The people I interviewed were really super nice! I hope I get the opportunity to work with them. I have had good interviews before and didn't get the job, so I'm not holding my breath. We will see. But, hoping I get it! LOL!
I absolutely love Leslie Sansone and her workouts. For about 2 weeks I have been doing her Walk Away Your Waistline 3 mile workout. It really gets you going and sweating. And the best part about it is that all her workouts are so easy to do and follow.
Well, recently I bought this 5 day slim down DVD. I have watched it and sort of did one workout. But on it she has a bonus segment where she shows you how and what to make for breakfast. So, I am planning to start this 5 Day Slim Down tomorrow and track it on my blog. I am going to eat one her breakfast suggestions and do 1 mile each day for 5 days, then track my progress. The hardest part about this is that you have to get up, exercise, and eat breakfast. I am not a breakfast eater at all. And she addresses that on her DVD. She said the reason that we are not normally hungry in the morning is because we eat to much and late at night. OMG! I had an epiphany moment! It all seemed to make sense now! Duh! why couldn't I figure that out a while ago. She also said "going to bed not stuffed means waking up with a healthy appetite."
Here are the breakfast(most important and skipped meal of the day) ideas on the DVD:
Scrambled Eggs w/ 2 pieces whole grain toast, strawberries, and coffee or water.
Whites - complete protein
Yolks - Leslie thinks they are important so she left them in
Toast - only use 1 TBSP of butter for both pieces
do not use margarine or made up butter. She said that sometimes that can be worse for us that the real thing.
Oatmeal w/ brown sugar and mixed almonds
Fiber Food
Gives Sustained energy
Old Fashioned oats have the most fiber content. Instant is refined and doesn't have as much.
Add a TBSP of peanut butter to add a little protein
2 slices of French Toast ( this really surprised me)
Cinnamon is good for blood glucose levels
Try adding Peanut Butter to add protein along with the egg
Can also add some fruit
1 tbsp of syrup per slice of bread
Smoothie (YUM! I LOVE SMOOTHIES)
She used a hand blender and a large cup. But I use a real blender.
Frozen strawberries
these can also serve as the ice cubes. I hate making ice so I always buy frozen strawberries or fruit for my smoothies and eliminate the ice.
Yogurt
any kind will work. There are so many out there to choose from.
Skim milk
Banana
Can add soy or protein powder
Grab and Go
Nutri-Grain Bar
Nature Valley Bar
they have so many different kinds now. And I think all of them are really good. Never had a bad one.
Here is one of my meals I put together that tasted good and was very calorie oriented. There is a Green Giant Just For One broccoli and cheese cup, Gordon's fish fillet, a dab of Kraft olive oil mayo, and a Dole apple crisp fruit cup. YUM! I know it doesn't look like a lot, but surprisingly it filled me up! I also put it on a plate to make it look like I was eating more! HAHA! The things you have to do when dieting.
Tomorrow I have a job interview in the morning for a teller at a local bank. Hopefully it will work out well so that I can get myself on a routine and kick this weight gain in rear! Also, this fall I plan on going back to college and getting a second bachelors degree. This time around I am not going to be graduating as a porker! HAHA! I Love Ikea! (the picture above)
About 3 years ago my friend, Emily, introduced me to the most miraculous invention on Earth ……drum roll……SPANX. I am absolutely in love with these little pantyhose tummy sucker inners. LOL! (Can you tell I make up words?) My favorite style of SPANX is the high waisted power panty. It comes all the way up past your stomach and goes down the legs all the way till about the top of your kneecaps. I wear these with everything. I wanted to post about these because sometimes you just need that little extra help. Maybe those pants are just a tad too small or you have a dress that your stomach looks a little pudgy in. The SPANX will come in very handy!
These come in all different sizes and designs. You have probably heard of them already. The originator is Sara Blakely and she has expanded the collection to make up cami’s, menswear, swimsuits, and undergarments. These come in all different sizes and colors based on your needs and wants. Even though these are as good as fudge, they are a little on the expensive side. (See Below) Now, she has also created a cheaper line, called Assets, that are sold at Target and a few select other stores. They are supposed to compare to the “real thing” but I have tried the equivalent to what I buy and I was not satisfied. It was very flimsy, didn’t really shape me, or even help.
(COMING SOON!) I’m going to take a couple pictures of me wearing SPANX and then not wearing and see if you are able to figure it out. LOL! I know you won’t be fooled!
Here are a couple common stores that carry the SPANX Brand. Now the reason I am posting about this is because sometimes you can find a promotional code that you can apply to them and get your order cheaper than you can from the official SPANX site. I.E. free shipping, a certain dollar amount off, percentage off, etc. And, you don't want to go out of your way to find these. So if you have a store nearby, stop and look at a pair. Also, if you buy online, go through this amazing free site called Ebates you can get a percentage back from your purchase. You will also get a $5.00 sign up bonus. Then when you hit $15.00 you can select to receive a check through mail. All you have to do is sign on to ebates.com, then select the store you will be shopping. When you do that ebates will direct you to the stores site. This is how they track your ordering and how much you spend. So make sure you go through ebates site first so that you can get your money credited to your account.
I'm not sure if I completely like this store and how they do business. They charge astronomical prices for their shipping. But, unlike others their returns are free.
They also have a rewards program called divastyle reward where you can earn points and coupons.
Well, the year is not quite over yet. Even though we are in July, there is still plenty of time for a change. So I need to get off my bumb, get back to blogging, and straighten up! I’ve took to much time off. So, I’m back at it again!
My name is Emily and I’m 27 years old. I have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and I have been out of school since May of 2008. I live in a small town in Ohio with my boyfriend and our vivacious Italian Greyhound, Duster and our little rescue mutt Sparky. My main hobbies right now are couponing and now the glorious project of losing weight. (enough to make me happy)
This is a new year, a new decade, and time for some new changes. One change is that I plan to lose weight. Recently, I was trying to put a Myspace page together and I took some pictures of myself. I looked at them and my thoughts were “Woof, Buzz’s girlfriend”. LOL! I felt like that girl in the picture from Home Alone. Completely Awful feeling! So, I realized I needed a drastic change.
Over the years my weight has gone up and up. When I started college I started to gain the weight. And, before I knew it, over the course of fours years, I had gained one hundred pounds. It has really affected me socially and mentally. Right now I am at a point in my life that something needs to change for my well being, not only physically, but mentally. I find myself not being happy with anything I do, not happy with myself, my life in general. I’m hoping that if I can lose the weight and feel better about myself I can then feel more confident to finally find a “career” and not just a job that I hate going to everyday.
So, my goal for this blog is for me to be accountable for my actions and my eating habits. I think that if I am sharing this with everyone I am going to be more likely to follow along and actually “CHANGE” instead of trying temporary fixes, that DON’T work. Well, I wish the best of luck to all who are following and I know we can do this together and hold everyone accountable. Let’s make this the year of change.
