BistroMD 5-Day program Review and Giveaway

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Kristie Newton #1294!!

Eating healthy can be as easy as 1-2-3! With BistroMD you can stop worrying about eating less and focus on eating better! Now my hubby has no excuses to not eat healthy (well for 5 days anyways!!).

BistroMD sent us their 5-Day program of great foods to try out. I let my hubby do the honors and review this one. He is trying to get in better shape and eat more healthy, so this was right down his alley.

 

The great thing about BistroMD is that they have real chefs cooking these meals that are sent to you. They are also made with real, quality ingredients and it really shows when you try their meals.

Every recipe is prepared to Dr. Cederquist’s strict nutritional guidelines to ensure that it contains the proper nutritional balance. Plus we offer free dietitian support to help you reach your weight loss goals. The best part of this is that these meals are prepared just for YOU and delivered right to your door. Goodbye grocery stores and hello BistroMD!

It is easy to order! All you do is choose the plan that works best for you (The plans start at $129.95 per week). Next, you can conveniently order your meals online or by phone after customizing your order . Step 3, your meals are delivered right to your door, on dry ice and frozen, weekly! The best part comes next, heat in microwave and enjoy (and lose weight too!!). Plus, every week, their medical experts create a menu for you. Each ingredient is combined in every dish to supply your body with the right amount of protein, healthy carbohydrates and healthy fats to feed your body’s essential needs.

See? Pretty easy! The food arrived quickly and came in a styrofoam cooler with dry ice. All the food arrived frozen and I just put them into my freezer. When my hubs got hungry, I just popped it in the microwave for the time it says to cook it for (usually 5-6 minutes) and then he had his healthy meal! They have breakfast, lunch and dinner options in the 5-Day program. My hubby really enjoyed most of them, but there were one or two that he did not , like the taste of all that well. But, that is to be expected, he is so used to eating UNhealthy food that when things tend to be super healthy, he shys away from it, sigh.

Now, of course I HAD to try an entrée myself and I loved the Tri-Colored Cheese Torteliini (see above!) so much. Oh my that was very good. My hubbys favorite was the Salmon. So we did have some favorites in there. I really liked the puree cauliflower, oh my goodness, I have never tried that before, but I am hooked now! It was that good!

You can check out the yummy meals that BistroMD has to offer, by visiting their Menu page. Don’t forget to click-through Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Dinner!! Lots of great choices!

Buy

You can order your BistroMD food online at http://www.bistromd.com/default.aspx and right now until July 31st, you can save $24.95 on your first week of meals!!

Win!

One lucky person is going to win a BistroMD 5-Day program! 5 Days worth of delicious and healthy foods delivered straight to YOU! Valued at $129.95!!

How?

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Disclosure:
I was sent product to review and try out. All opinions above, are that of me and my hubbys, thanks! 

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Slim·Fast’s New On-The-Go Shakes Review (& 5 Sephora Gift Cards Giveaway!!)

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

kendra #986!!

ferriz #2219!!

Kathryn Costa #518!!

Anne Taylor #741!!!

Leah Baird #1682!!

With the holidays nearly here, I am sure we all want to look our best, with all the parties and family gatherings, am I right? Maybe you want to lose 3 lbs, 5lbs or maybe 10lbs? Well, you can. Slim-Fast has come out with the new on-the-go shakes, that is making it even easier to lose those last few pounds, on the go!

Talk about a great thing. I was able to review the new Slim-Fast On-The-Go Shakes and they are as good as ever and the bottle is great for traveling in the car or just throw in your purse for a quick pick me up when you don’t have time for lunch!

I have always enjoyed the taste of Slim-Fast, but it is true, the can that it came in was not something I could just take with me in a hurry. The new on the go plastic bottles are great. They are the perfect size and have a lid to put back on them so they won’t spill all over creation!

The new shakes are also more creamier, I noticed. They have a great taste (even though I always thought they did) and they really fill me up. I have one in the morning everyday and this gives me just enough energy to get my mornings moving with two busy kids!

The new Slim-Fast shakes feature 10 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and 24 essential vitamins and minerals, making it easier and tastier than ever to go from now to “wow”. I am sure you will think so too! The flavors include Creamy Milk Chocolate, French Vanilla, Rich Chocolate Royale, Cappuccino Delight and Strawberries N’ Cream.

Find out how you can lose weight using the Slim-Fast 3 2 1 Plan! It is easy and oh so rewarding :) It will include a meal plan and your progress report, so you know what you are going. Go now!

Win

Now, I was thinking… How on earth can you piece together the perfect items to go from ‘now to wow’?? I think with a $25 Gift Card to Sephora, for FIVE lucky individuals, that is what I think!!!

 

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! Since I am sending these out myself, the winners can request to have me mail them the physical card or I can email them the card number so they can use it quicker. It is up to the winner :)

Disclosure:

 I was sent Slim-Fast product to review and try out. I was also sent gift cards for this review and for giving away to five lucky individuals. The thoughts about Slim-Fast are my honest thoughts. Thanks!


Get In Shape with Top Trainers DVD Set! Giveaway!

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

mframe #108!!

Paying for a gym or health club membership can be pretty hard on your wallet. The average gym membership can cost you about $40-50 a month, but when you add the initiation fee, you are looking at about $800 a year! Yikes!

With HealthyFitBodies.com you can trim the fat in your wallet and on your waist and get a year’s worth of value with a one time only purchase of $89.95. What’s even better is that you don’t have to leave your home to exercise!

The founders behind HealthyFitBodies.com have collaborated with the best trainers nationwide to provide one DVD set, offering fitness enthusiasts a dream team of personal trainers in a box.  The Top Trainers program is designed to constantly challenge you and your body.  The program uses the “blend method” offering workouts from multiple fitness disciplines. By blending all different techniques for weight loss they have created the optimal mixture of exercises to have the maximum effectiveness.

With the BLEND METHOD, you will be challenged with workouts for:

Cardio                    Buns                       Latin Dance

Thighs                    Yoga                       Plyometrics

Core                       Ballet                      Interval Training

Abs                         Pilates                    Kickboxing

 

Buy It!

You can buy this DVD set by visiting http://www.healthyfitbodies.com/home-wlm2

Win!

One lucky person is going to win the Top Trainers DVD Set valued at $89.95!!

How?

Tell me how you try and stay fit, in a comment below!

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20 Second Fitness: Week 1

Oh ya, I am on that boat!!! I am so excited to be able to try out the :20 Second Fitness DVD Program!

I just finished week one. The first two weeks of this are the “warm-up” weeks, to get your body prepared for more intense full body workouts. The first day or so I was thinking, this is soooooo doable and easy!! But, by day 5 into the first warm-up week, I was starting to feel the burn, and it is JUST the warm-up week. My calves, stomach and thighs are kind of achy.

After this first week, I am feeling a bit healthier already. I also find myself a little more energetic. I am really liking this program so far, and can’t wait to see how this week will make me feel! I am now starting week 2 tonight :) Very excited about it as I want to lose 20 lbs. by August. Not sure if I will indeed lose that much by August, but hopefully I will have at least lost some and firmed up a bit. I don’t see how I would not firm up, with this program though, so I am hopeful!!!

I really like these workouts because they are VERY quick and they are new everyday. Nothing is the same. I hate working out to videos that have the SAME thing every single day, I get bored and lose interest, FAST. With this, I look forward to the next workout. I like the different ways we workout and nothing is ever the same!

 

Includes everything you need!

40 workouts on 6 DVDs!
Set of Gym Quality Resistance Bands!
Food Guide to Smarter Eating!
Wall Progress Calendar to Track Success!

I will update next week with week #2 of the :20 Second Fitness DVD Program!

How are you getting into shape this summer?

 

Disclosure:

I was provided the :20 Second Fitness to review and keep. These are my very own thoughts and experiences! Thanks!

Shapercise: Body Shaping Underwear (Review)

“Underwear and Workout in ONE!”


Shapercise, Powered by ShaToBu™, is based on the principle of resistance training. Resistance is defined as a force which opposes motion. Seamless bands strategically placed directly in the shaper demand an additional muscular effort when walking or moving, which consequently strengthens (tones) muscles.

I received a pair of the regular waist Shapercise body shaper. Since I found out I was pregnant, I let me sister try them out (we are about the same size). The body shaper can be worn in place of your underwear and it provides a smoother, sexier you! My sister said that the Shapercise was a bit restricting, but that it really held her in in places she thought she never would be able to be held in. She wore them about 3 weeks, with washings in between of course, and said that they were fairly comfortable. They did not roll up at the thighs, like some body shapers do, and that was a big thing for her. They washed great and she had no problems there. Since they have a moisture-wicking, breathable fabric, she did not sweat as much and so she really liked that too.

This workout and body shaping underwear is suppose to help burn more calories, while performing your everyday activities! The resistance bands built into the undergarment force muscles to work harder, therefore burning more calories! Shapercise not only provides women with a smoother and slimmer looking silhouette instantaneously, but with regular use over time, this body shaper allows women to see and feel a change in their bodies long term. Shapercise, Powered by ShaToBu™, look and feel terrific while fitting a light workout into your daily routine.

Overall, my sister loves the Shapercise Body Shaping Underwear and swears she has tightened up a bit since wearing them. You do have to wash them a lot if you wear them as underwear, but that is the only drawback she can find. She plans on buying a couple more pairs because of that.

Buy Them!

You can purchase the Shapercise Body Shaping Underwear online at http://shapercise.com/ and locating a store nearest you!

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Disclosure;

I was sent a pair of the Shapercise Body Shaping Underwear to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!

Ultimate Body Applicator Review & Giveaway!

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Frances Major #19!!

Every had some extra buldge you just wanted to be gone? Ever had an event you needed to attend and could not fit perfectly into that little dress? I know I have been there and done that, more times then I would like to fess up to! But, you do have options! Girls ALWAYS have options!

With the Ultimate Body Applicator, you can shrink a bit and feel real good about yourself. The Ultimate Body Applicator is a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful, botanically-based formula to deliver maximum tightening, toning, and firming results when applied to the skin. And the best part? It ONLY takes 45 minutes!! Woohoo!

I received a single Ultimate Body Applicator and used it (BEFORE I found out I was pregnant), on my tummy area. It is easily applied to your problem area, and you just smooth it on your skin. Then you do limited activity (go read a book or fashion magazine!!), and after 45 minutes, you can take it off. I did notice my tummy not being so bloated looking. It was very soft feeling and the little bulge that I have in the middle of my tummy, had been significantly reduced! I am pretty impressed with the results, and it only took 45 minutes. Now, when I am done being pregnant, I know where to go to to get immediate results that I can count on! Loving this product. But, you really have to use it to actually believe and see what I am talking about.

About the Ultimate Body Applicator (taken from their site):

It continuously hydrates for firmer, smoother, more youthful-looking skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite and skin slackening. See results in 45 minutes.

This single package contains one Ultimate Body Applicator™ that can be applied to the area of your choice, such as the abdomen, back, legs, or arms. Easy to apply and comes ready to use.

If it is your first time using an Ultimate Body Applicator™, we recommend that you only leave the wrap on for 45 minutes to test your skin’s sensitivity to the natural ingredients with detoxifying properties. For best results, use Defining Gel™ twice a day in between your Applicator uses.

This product is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women or children. If you have a medical condition, health concern, or are taking prescription medication, consult with your health care professional before using this product.

For more information and product video click here.

Buy It!

You can purchase the Ultimate Body Applicator by visiting this site www.HomeSpaSlimming.itworks.net

They also have other great health/skin care products too, so be sure to take a look around!!

Win It!

One lucky person is going to win their very own Ultimate Body Applicator!!

How?

Easy! Just visit www.HomeSpaSlimming.itworks.net and browse around, then come back and let me know why you just love the Ultimate Body Applicator!!

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I received the Ultimate Body Applicator an independent distributor and am offering a giveaway for one, from the independent distributor. Thanks!

Tiny Pink Panties!

Ugh. Remember the super duper cute little panties that you use to wear BEFORE your children (if you are a mother, otherwise, maybe you STILL know??). Ya well, the other day I found a pair of those panties…

I stared at them in disbelief that my bum could have actually EVER even been contained (or not contained, back then I WANTED my bum NOT contained in them…), and I just could not believe it. Was I once really that tiny? Was I once super tan and cute and REALLY little? Yep, I was, once upon a time.

So, you want to know what I did with those panties? (Which were pink btw…because you should know this…), I hung them on my damn wall and put a note by it saying “ONE MONTH“. Yep, in ONE MONTH I will try my damndest to fit into those little pink things. That means I have one month to get my bum in gear and lose some pounds and tighten and tone the heck up. Because if I don’t and I do put those babys on without losing some pounds, my husband just might leave me…

Wish me LUCK!!!

Skin Deep III Product Reviews & Giveaway! You Have to Check This Out!

CONTEST OVER! THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!!! Congrats to Jenna, comment #28!! Woohoo!

Skin Deep IIIMy body, especially my butt, use to be firm (yep, it really was!) and my thighs did NOT jiggle or wiggle. But, since becoming a Mommy, twice, my bum and thighs and everything else in between, has gotten a bit “wiggley” (sometimes I think I should
create the “butt bra” my bum wiggles so much, sigh…) So when I came acrossSkin Deep III, I was a bit excited. For their products were something I desired and really wanted to try!

Skin Deep III is not only skin care products, but much more than that! They have everything from Skin, Body, Hair and Spa to Gifts! It is truly a great website for all your beauty needs.

I asked Skin Deep III, if they would be interested in me reviewing their product, and they got back to me and said they would! I was very excited!!! I was sent the Mama Mio Shrink to Fit Cellulite Cream and two of their Weight Loss Body Wraps. Oh, now I was very eager to try these two items out together! The first night, I used the wraps. I used one on each leg. Now, when you use these wraps, it says to make sure you have either saran wrap or ace bandages to go over the actual wraps in order to keep them in place. YOU WANT TO DO THIS!!! I made sure I had the saran wrap already out and ready to go! I took out the body wraps and opened them up. They are a bit messy and slimy, but for a GOOD cause! I gently wrapped the first one around my quivering thigh
and once in place, put on the saran wrap to secure it. Don’t think for a minute you can do without the saran wrap or ace bandage, or it will come off and it will be a waste of a good thing! After I had the second one on and it was secure, I was good to go! Now, it is recommended that you sleep in it, or leave it on for at least 45 minutes. I chose to leave it on for about 3 hours, at night, after the kids went to sleep. I did some dishes and laundry so I did not have to sit down. I did not want to jeopordize it’s working potential by sitting down and squishing it all up, so I stood and kept busy for three hours! The things I do when I am DETERMINED!! So, after the three hours, I removed the wrap, threw it away and rubbed in the remaining lotion left on my thighs. My thighs have NEVER been so smooth feeling in all my life! Oh my gosh! Silky smooth
we are talking! I WISH I had a few more to use, as I can totally see where this would be going if I had! When I get some money, I am investing in four more for sure. The Body Wraps, for a set of four, costs $49.00, and so worth it I am sure of that now.
Here are a few things about the “It Works Herbal Body Wraps” (taken off their site):

Weight Loss Body Wraps

Skin Deep III

All-natural ingredients that help you lose inches and firm cellulite in less than an hour! Detox your body and lose pounds by doing a few wraps a week. It REALLY works! See progressive results over 3 days as the natural extracts go to work under the skin to detoxify your fat and cellulite so your skin looks firmer, more tone and younger. These slimming body wraps contain lotion with natural extracts that are absorbed into your fat and cellulite cells through your skin, much like a birth control or nicotine patch. After absorption, the extracts help to release fatty deposits from cells and remove waste products.Are you embarrassed of your cellulite? Would you like a treatment you can do in the privacy of your own home?

Lose weight in as little as 45 min with It Works! Body Wrap and body slimming products. In just 45 minutes you can see INCHES taken off your thighs, arms, buttocks and stomach! With continued use, you can go down multiple dress sizes and
keep it off.

-All-natural extracts and antioxidants
-Absorbs through the skin in 45 min
-Tones cellulite
-Cleansing herbs detoxify fatty areas
-Washes out toxins and detoxes naturally
-Dramatically changes your body shape
-Is NOT water loss, you are encouraged to drink more!

Simply apply wrap to body and secure with tight clothing or saran wrap, leave on for at least 45 min (it’s recommended you sleep in it if you can!) and measure your results.
For more information, please visit our informational site on It Works Herbal Body Wraps.

Shrink To Fit

It just is too neat to not try it Mama’s! The next day, I tried theMama Mio Shrink to Fit Cellulite Cream. I first have to say that they have MANY wonderful products for Mama’s from the Mama Mio Product Line! K, now back to what I was sayin… :) I tried it in the morning and at night for two weeks straight, no skipping out on it, I used it! The first thing I liked about this was the bottle. It lets you see how much is left, and I love that! That way I can plan ahead and get more when it is near depletion! When I put it on my thighs and tummy, I noticed a nice scent and a tingly sensation, a “cool” , tingly sensation! It was wonderful. Almost like I could “feel” it doing its job and nibbling up all that cellulite I have hangin’ around! Very cool, no pun intended! So, did it take away my cellulite? Well, I have to say I am indeed impressed with what it did do! That was make my skin appear less “orange peel-y” and much, much more firmer! I truly believe that my skin is firmer and a lot more smoother then it was to begin with. I have always enjoyed using skin firming lotions, and I have always felt that they did “something” to my skin. But, the Mama Mio Shrink to Fit
Cellulite Cream has gotten my attention a lot more than the others I have used in the past. If anyone wants to have a smoother, firmer behind and thighs or even stomach,
then you should try this Cellulite Cream for sure. A bit about Mama Mio Shrink to Fit Cellulite Cream, taken off their site:

Aids in reducing the appearance of cellulite – a not-so-glamorous side effect of pregnancy. Shrink to Fit helps to reduce water retention and increase firmness.
Contains Adiposlim™, an ingredient shown to stop fat cells from even forming, now THAT’s a miracle. Use twice daily on problem areas for at least 30 days to see results. A 3.4oz bottle is $70.00.

BUY IT!
Skin Deep III is offering Free Shipping on all orders over $99! www.beautyatskindeep.com Just go to and find wonderful products that work for you.

Skin Deep III has a wonderful blog too! Sign up for their feed and learn all about skin care and get wonderful tips on how to better your skin today!

You can also share tweets with Skin Deep III, they are on Twitter!

Now for the Giveaway!!

Skin Deep III has offered to give TWO Body Wraps to ONE LUCKY Shop with Me Mama viewer! Woohoo!!

HOW??

Easy! Just head over to Skin Deep III and pick out an item that totally intrigues you and come back here with the link and what it is!

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Comment on one of my other blog posts and come back and tell me which one!

Make up a song about your wiggly thighs or bum or tummy in a comment below! Have fun with it ;)

Contest ends on July 17th, 10 pm, PST. Winner will be chosen by random.org and will have 48 hours to confirm their win, or a new winner will be chosen. Contest open to US only. Please leave a valid email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.

“Thank you, Skin Deep III, for letting me review your wonderful firming skin care products!”