More Meijer Deals

Guess What?! I found a couple more deals at Meijer that I thought was worth mentioning.................

Buy 2 Thoma's English Muffins - BOGO Free 
Final Cost - ? 

Buy 3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls - $4.50
Use the $0.40/3 found here
Minus $0.40 from Meijer Double
Total = $3.70
Final Cost only $1.23 per tube!

Buy 3 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls - $4.50
Use the $0.60/3 found here
Total = $3.90
Final Cost only $1.30 per tube! 

Buy 2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes - $2.50
Use the $0.50/2 found here
Minus $0.50 from Meijer Double
Total = $1.50
Final Cost only $0.75 per box!

** Plus, if you have not gotten your Thanksgiving turkey yet and want a Butterball, check this out!  You can combine the Crescent Roll & Potatoes scenario listed above to use this coupon here:

The coupon specifics that you have to buy any combination of FOUR (4) of these items listed......

1. Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
2. Green Giant Canned Vegetables
3. Betty Crocker Stuffing or Boxed Potatoes

Deal Scenario
Buy 1 Butterball Turkey -$20 (Price will vary depending on weight)
Buy 4 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes - $5.00
Use the $3 off Turkey mentioned above (coupons.com)
Use 2 $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes listed above
Minus $1 from Meijer Double
Final Cost - $20*  Will Vary!
 

* This will be the ONLY time I encourage anyone to buy Donuts on this blog! But, considering the circumstances we may never see Hostess products again! So I will make this exception. 

Buy 5 Hostess Bagged Donuts
Total = $10
Final Cost $2 a bag! 

Meijer: *AWESOME* Nestle Coffee-Mate Creamer Only $0.79 per Bottle!

Hurry out to your local Meijer's this week and stock up on Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Refrigerated Non-Dairy Creamer (16 oz.)!  They are advertised in the ad as 3 for $5.00 plus Buy 3 get one FREE!  This is such an awesome deal, especially with the holidays approaching!  Here's how you can score 4 bottles of creamer for about $3.00!

Buy 4 Nestle Coffe-Mate Refrigerated Creamers (16 oz.) -$5.00
Use 2 $0.55/1 Coffe-Mate Creamers here
Use 1 $0.75/2 Coffe-Mate Creamers here
Final Cost  $3.15 for 4 bottles of creamer!
That is only $0.79 per bottle!

Even without any coupons this is an excellent deal!  I also checked Meijer's coupon policy to see if they had any specifications on using coupons with a free product, I could not find any.  This is what I found.....

" Customers may use one manufacturer coupon (paper or digital) per item."

Go here to see their full coupon policy. 

Applebee's ~ Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp

I just have to share with you that Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp is so delicious!  This meal fits so well with my diet plan.  I ordered it with a side salad and no seasoning or butter sauce.  I was really surprised how good it was without all the yummy melty butter and I loved the sautéed mushrooms and onions.  But, the best part has to be that it is on the 2 for $20 menu (regular menu price $11.69)!  How Awesome.  Good Job Applebee's! 

"Cajun-seasoned chicken breast grilled and served on a sizzling skillet with blackened seasoned shrimp, garlic and thyme. Served with fried red potatoes and sautéed onions & mushrooms."

EZ Freeze Stayfit Salad Bowl

Yesterday I finally used my new EZ Freeze Stayfit Salad Bowl that I posted about here.  It actually worked pretty good for my lunch.  I didn't have a need to freeze the top part because I have a fridge at work that I put my lunch in.

I put my lettuce and cheese in the bottom and my meat and broccoli in the top.  It worked out pretty good.  The bad part is that you can not microwave any part of this bowl.  I tried putting in the top part (divider/freezer part) and I heard a massive crackling so that is what makes me think it's not microwaveable.  Ooopps!   The bottom part makes a great salad bowl to use whenever you need a bowl.  The only problem is the lid doesn't fit without the top part, but I use it anyway and just make sure to hold the lid on the top so I can shake my salad up. 

Awesome Sargento Cheese Coupon ~ Light String Cheese!

Over at coupons.com they have a coupon good for $0.55/1 Sargento Natural Cheese Product (5 oz. or larger).  This would make a great deal on Sargento String Cheese paired with a sale.  Be on the lookout.  This is my favorite string cheese as seen here!

First Day

My official first day on this diet was Friday November 9, 2012.  It wasn't too hard to adjust to the eating, I just found it hard to take all my pills.  As mentioned before, I feel like I am eating more pills than I am food.  I also feel like the Phentermine is really helping me cope and make better food choices.  It is really hard to explain how it is helping me see food differently.  It is very weird.  As before it was almost to the point where I had to have food.  Junk food, snack food, candy, fast food.....just anything. (like a druggie)  But, now I do not feel that real hunger as I did before.  It takes the edge off that craving.  As an example, Friday I was thinking about food and how I love pizza and it was almost like my brain erased the taste of it immediately.  I felt like I could kick the thought aside and move on, instead of dwelling on it and then just give in and eat pizza.  So, I don't really have that craving nor does my mouth water for food like it has before.  It is just so strange.  Is this how a normal person feels?  As before, my life would revolve around food, now it is almost like I could take or leave the food.

I also think knowing that I am going to be held accountable for my weight loss each week and that I am paying for this makes me just a little bit more motivated than before.  It is sort of a game now.  I need to prove to Dr. Sparks and Lisa that I am losing weight and I am serious about this.  I just hope this is going to stick and the newness doesn't wear off.

What I ate:

Friday November 9, 2012

Weight and Inches Shake blended with 1/2 banana & a strawberry flavor packet.
Tuna salad w/ carrots and cooked cabbage
Hamburger patty, roll w/ honey butter, cooked cabbage, and ketchup
8 oz. apple juice

Saturday November 10, 2012

Weight and Inches Shake - Vanilla
1 banana
Salad w/ 2 oz turkey lunch-meat, pinch of shredded cheese, few croutons, and salad dressing.
Chili w/ crackers and a hunk of cheese.
Metamucil & O.J. (ewwww......but my friend Devin chugged it down with me....That is true friendship!)
* I had to have cheese.  I couldn't stay away!

Sunday November 11, 2012

1 banana
Salad w/ 2 oz. turkey lunch-meat, pinch of shredded cheese, few croutons, and salad dressing.
Wendy's grilled chicken sandwich (dry - only lettuce) and green beans.
8 oz. O.J.
* But, the night isn't over ...... so I still am able to have 2 shakes yet. 

Olive Garden: $5 off any 2 Lighter Fare Entrees!

If you head over to facebook.com and "like" them to get  a coupon e-mailed to you for $5 off any 2 Lighter fare entrees!  How cool that Olive Garden is offering a lighter fare menu!  Maybe that will balance out the twenty bread sticks I eat before the meal comes.

The Seafood Brodetta looks and sounds really good.  I just don't understand why they would give ciabatta bread as a side when you get their bread sticks.  Go here to view their light fare menu. 

Parmesan Popcorn ~ Under 60 Calorie Snack!

This Parmesan Popcorn weighs in at only 56 Calories per cup! Yummy!  Here's How to Enjoy.........Take 1 cup air-popped popcorn tossed with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.  (from health.com and health magazine)

Yogurt Cake = Warm Delights

Click To Enlarge - Go Here for Betty Crocker Website

The recipe for yogurt cake I posted about earlier, go here to see, I couldn't really put my finger on what it tasted like.  I knew I had something similar to it.  Last night as I was walking through the grocery store ......the light bulb came on and shined like a spotlight right to the Betty Crocker Warm Delights.  Yes, that is right, the remix on this cake taste like one of those bowls that have a ton of calories and fat in it. 

Oooey Gooey Yogurt Cake (remix)

The other weekend I tried a recipe from Hungry Girl where she takes 1 box cake mix and cup of fat-free greek yogurt and makes a cake.  Go Here for the recipe.

Well, I didn't have a boxed cake mix so I improvised and used a Jiffy Chocolate Muffin mix instead.  And, to my disbelief it turned out to be a very tasty dish! But, dumb me didn't take pictures.  When I was making it I thought it would be a real flop.  This is what I used......

1 Box Jiffy Chocolate Muffin Mix w/ Chocolate Chips
1 Cup Water
1 Tub of Chocolate Dannon Fat Free Greek Yogurt - Go here for coupon $0.50/2 or $1/2

Put the very runny mixed ingredients in a 9x13 pan that is sprayed and bake for about an 1 hour till gooey in the middle with a crunchy top. 

* Plus, it only cost me about $1.77 to make this! 

Brummel & Brown Spread ~ Only $0.10 at Target

 According to Hip2save.com she posted here and here that the Brummel & Brown Spread 15 oz. tub is on sale at Target this week for $0.10.  I have not confirmed this, it may be regional, but if you live close to a Target I would suggest making a quick trip to check it out.

 Hungry Girl uses this in a lot of her recipes in the place of margarine/butter, due to the fact that is made with yogurt.  I just bought a tub of this at Meijer last week and I believe I paid around $2.00 for it.  So, this would be an AWESOME deal if you can grab one!

Meijer: *HOT* Cheap Michelina's Lean Meals!

At Meijer this week they have the Michelina's Frozen Lean Meals on sale for Only $0.88, plus if you buy 7 you will get one free.  My favorite are the Buffalo-Style Chicken and Pepperoni Snackers. YUM!  Go Here to view the Meijer ad. 

Buy 8 Michelina's Frozen Meals - $7.04
Minus BOGO - $0.88
Final Cost $6.16 
Only $0.77 per meal!

       OR

Buy 14 16 Michelina's Lean Frozen Meals - $12.32 $14.08
Minus BOGO - $1.76
Use 2 $1/5 Lean Gourmet Entree Coupon found here
Final Cost $8.56  $10.32
Only $0.61 $0.64 per meal!

 *Corrected....ooops!  Sorry for the Confusion!

Michelina's: Buffalo-Style Chicken Snackers



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$0.30/1 Yoplait 100 Calorie Greek Yogurt

If you head over to facebook and "like" Yoplait 100 Calorie Greek Yogurt you will be able to print a $0.30/1 yogurt.  This is a really good coupon if you live around a store that doubles coupons.   I have seen these on sale for $1 before, so you could possibly drive a good bargain when paired with a sale. 

GNC: Re-Body Hunger Chews

Well, Nevermind.........this will not be my "easy go to snack" when hunger calls!  These are Terrible, with a capital T! They taste like a orange Starburst on Steroids.  I couldn't even chew these completely.  I had to wash them down with water. Thankfully they were free! (see original post here)

So, with that being said I'm just going to continue with the SafSlim before meals.  That I can handle. 

Last Day for Sale at Meijers **Plus** 10/13 One Day Sale

I just wanted to remind all of you that today is the last day to get in on this awesome sale posted here.   Make sure to head out to your local Meijer ,if you haven't already, to pick up those essential items to make these recipes, Broccoli Slaw Meatloaf, and to portion control like this....................All on a budget!

Also, saw this deal that ends up to be pretty cheap when paired with printable coupon from coupons.com. 

Buy 2 Boxes of Betty Crocker Potatoes $1.80
Use the $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes found here
Final Cost $0.40 each wyb 2
(Meijer will double 2 like coupons, per transaction, up to $0.50)

AND, this deal.........

Buy 10 WW Smart Ones Frozen Dinners $18
Get $4 off instantly
Use the $4/10 any WW Smart Ones found here 
You Pay $10
Final Cost $1 each

PLUS, the Meijer One Day Sale going on 10/13/12.  Here are a couple things that stood out to me.

$0.39/lb. Bananas
Buy One Get TWO Free Thomas English Muffins 6 ct.
Buy Two 6-pack Pepsi or Mountain Dew (All Varieties) Get TWO Free

Broccoli Slaw Meatloaf

Today I made Broccoli Slaw Meatloaf.  My mom makes this as meatballs and they are sooooo good!  So, today I sort of made my own version to fit with my old school ww plan.  I got the idea from the Hungry Girl - HG-Rific Taco Meat recipe.  Basically, I used mushrooms as a filler in the beef, then added the broccoli slaw, seasoned, and sort of formed into a rounded shape, then baked.  I was really surprised how much the mushrooms pumped up the volume of the meatloaf.  It could probably feed 3-4 people.  Check out the steps and pictures below. 

Ingrediants:

Fresh Mushrooms
Bagged Broccoli Slaw
Palm-Size Piece of Lean Ground Beef
1 egg white

Directions:

1.  Add the fresh mushrooms, egg white, and lean ground beef in a food processor and blend until mixed together.  

(I'm a Ninja..I'm a, I'm..I'm a Ninja!)

2.  Put meat mixture into a smaller bowl and stir in the broccoli slaw and any seasoning (salt & pepper, garlic powder, minced onion, etc.).  I used about a 1 1/2 cups of slaw. 

3.  Put the meat mixture in a small baking pan sprayed with non-stick olive oil spray and shape with either your hands or spatula.  ( I used the spatula b/c I don't like to touch meat!)

4.  Put in the oven for about 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees.   

Alright, So, I am not sure why there was so much grease in the bottom of the pan.  The only thing that I could think of was that the ground beef my mom gave me was a fattier cut because I only used a palm-sized amount!

5.  VIOLA! Easy Peasy!  Enjoy your meatloaf!

6 Old School WW Points.....Not too Bad!

I actually added Campbell's Mushroom Bisque Soup to the side so that I could dunk my meatloaf in it.  I wanted to really try this soup but for 1 cup it came to 6 points on the old school ww plan.  So, I opted out of eating it as a soup and took a 1/2 cup of it as a side.  (equaling 3 points)  I had such an experience making this! It never fails....if one thing goes right, two things have to go wrong! 

Exploded in the microwave! What a Mess! 

Go Here for Nutrition Facts & Other Varieties

BUT, everything was really really good and I got enough to taste the soup.  Afterwards I wasn't disappointed that I didn't get to eat it as a soup.  Sort of tasted like thick mushroom flavored cream (I know....it is Bisque!), but oh so good on my meatloaf! 

Aldi's Thin Bread

I wanted to share that a while back I saw sandwich thins similar to Arnold Selects and those mentioned here at Aldi's.  They were actually really good and I didn't notice any difference in taste, plus, they were about 1/2 the price of the name-brand.  I'm thinking they were only priced around $1.49 per pack.

Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownie

Oh My Goodness.......Where have you been all my life?  Amazing!  These are the Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownie Line.  They come in a variety of Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie, and Chocolate Chip Cookie.  The Chocolate Chip Cookie is definitely my favorite.  The Chocolate Brownie is good, but the Peanut Butter Brownie I found hits the gag reflex.  I think it is something to do with the PB! Yuck.

But, these bars are extremely moist, convenient, have 5 grams of dietary fiber in them, and are low in calories and WW points.  How can you go wrong!?

  

" Is it a cookie or a brownie? Does it matter? It's 90 calories!"

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belVita BOGO Coupon.....Reset!

The belVita Buy One Get One Free coupon mentioned earlier in this post has reset on coupons.com.  So, you can print another two coupons for this product.  This would be great paired with a sale.  I have seen them on sale for $ 2.99 at Meijer.  Unfortunately this week they are not on sale at Meijer. 

Go Here for the belVita BOGO coupon on Cinnamon Brown Sugar or Chocolate breakfast cookies!

Baked Lays - Sale at CVS

I can't believe that I missed this earlier this week but, CVS has Baked Lays on sale 2/$6 until....well, today 9/29.  If they don't have your flavor make sure you get a rain-check!