Weigh In Results - Week 2

Welp, I went in and weighed in this morning - and I only lost 1.5. While it's better than nothing, I was really hoping for a big number this week. I can't really say anything because of the Roll Fiasco on Wednesday. This week, I'm more focused. - But that takes my total weight loss to 7.5. 7.5 is better than nothing or a weight gain!

Hopefully I'll do better next week. No worry to get discouraged because I need to keep going. A heathly weight loss is 1-2 lbs a week.

Woop.

Breakfast I had a breakfast hotpockety thing, and then lunch I had a beef lo mein.

Tonight we are going to a trivia night with open bar. Eek. I'll just have to hang on and drink LOTS of water, and limit myself to just 1 or 2.

Tomorrow, I'm going back to the gym, I was going to Body Pump which is a great strength training workout.

Day #13

Gah, so I'm a little behind on the action. It got a little crazy this week. It  was review week, and changing process at trying to get back to normal.

Let's see - I did amazing on Wednesday, until I didn't want to eat Jenny. Crap. So, we went to O'Charley and I had a free appetizer coupon. We got the quesadilla and then I got a California Chicken salad with grilled chicken, blue cheese, craisins, oranges, strawberry - it was yummmy...then the rolls. DAMN THE ROLLS! I had one, and was good. Then Jeff and I shared the 3rd one in the basket. So, after my salad came our waitress brought us MORE ROLLS. Crap. 3 more just staring us in the face. So by the end of it, I had 3 rolls. Ugh, I was so mad at myself. 

Thursday, I was ready to get back on track. I had plans to lunch with Melissa, Chelsea and Becky at Westport with the intent on going to Bread Co. Well, after getting grouchy at a gal who was taking up a HUGE booth, we went to Casa instead. I had the lunch portioned fajitas. I had maybe 5 chips, and had water. Then, for dinner I had broccoli and spaghetti and cheesecake.  Yesterday, I also went to Zumba Funk with Chelsea - it was SO much fun! I messed up my back but the CT scan should show was is going on when I go on Thursday.

Today, I was bound and determined to eat Jenny. So I had honey nut cereal bar ( gross - I don't like raisins **note to self**) and lunch I had a Broccoli cheese potato, and for dinner I had a rising crust pizza. Sara and I went to the Cash & Carry Sample Sale in Brentwood, and I parked on the 4th floor of the parking garage, so I burned a few calories - oh and standing in line for 20 minutes shivering to get in! It was sooo cold! I did get out of there with a super cute Lily Pulitzer sweater for $32 - love love!

Tomorrow is weigh in day. I'm a little nervous. I won't be hitting a big number like I had hoped, but I'm hoping for 1-2. We'll see what happens!

Giveaway - Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Blush - 2 Winners!

I mentioned to you earlier in the week about the Rethink What Matters campaign that is new from Bare Escentuals. The Rethink What Matters topic for this week is Rethink Your Environment! If you head over to the website and share your thoughts, you could one of the 500 instant-wins of bareMinerals Blush! Anyone who enters at RethinkWhatMatters.com will be automatically entered for the grand and runner-up prizes.

I am so excited to share that Bare Escentuals has teamed up with Cash Cowan to offer 2 lucky winners their very own bareMinerals Blush. You'll be able to chose from 10 of their fantastic colors - which I have 4 of! (I have a bit of a makeup problem)

Want to win this AMAZING Giveaway? Here's the skinny:

1st entry (mandatory) - Check out Rethink What Matters and take the quiz and tell me how you would want to change the environment
2nd entry -Subscribe to Cash Cowan via email or RSS Feed (and leave a comment)
3rd entry - Become a Fan on Facebook
4th entry - Follow me on Twitter
5th entry - Retweet/Repost or share this Giveaway and let me know where you shared

You can have up to 5 entries. If you have completed any of these it entries - leave a comment - they count!
Be sure to leave your email address so I know how to contact you!
Winner will be announced February 12st

Good Luck!

Note: Bare Escentuals provided me with this giveaway. This did not alter my opinion of the company has I have been using the products prior to being contacted.

Sears Friends & Fans Day - Saturday Jan 30th!

On Saturday, Sears is having Friends & Fans Day! Apparently, they decided to change it up a little bit.  YOu can go online starting tomorrow, but you can save anywhere fro 5-20%! Talk about a deal. Print out the coupon sheet and start saving!

Restaurant.com - It's Back!- $25 for $2!

Inventory has been restocked! Hurray and get the good locations before they are all gone! Use code BONUS to start saving now!

Qdoba Coupons - Play MASH for Prizes & Coupons!

Remember in high school when you played MASH? So much fun! I always wanted to be married to a movie star, drive a hummer and make millions of dollars. Ha, little did I know. Well, right now Qdoba is playing this silly game and you can play everyday and get coupons! I played and I got a 50% off a Craft 2 - which is a ton of food! You can play and win too!

Free Pizza Knife!

This looks pretty interesting. It's a free Pizza Knife from HiTech Kitchenware. Just fill out the info, and in the next 30 days you'll get you free pizza knife. Sounds easy enough to me!

Thanks, Beat That!

Yoplait Smoothie Coupon!

I was so excited when Pssst sent me a coupon to try the new Yopliat Smoothie. All you need is a blender and milk and you're set! These are great because it works with Jenny Craig!  Even better, I want to share a high dollar coupon with you. Print out your $1.25 coupon to start saving and get your fruit servings! I just make the whole container and share with my husband. Great after gym snack!

Day #10

Well today has been VERY interesting. I woke up feeling like I had a kidney infection. It has been kind of lingering for a couple of days, but today it really blew up. I have been getting one about every 3 months, so I called the dr's office and asked if I could just a prescription and the nurse said no, I had ot come. She asked if I had a fever. I put my hand to my head - and crap. FEVER! Nooooo!

I was already going to be leaving early today to go to the endocrinologist for my test results (which turned out good). So, instead of leaving an hour early, I had to take a 1/2 day. GROSS. Not what I wanted to do.

So, I went to the dr's office, and yes, I had a kidney infection like I knew I had. I probed a little further about what the cause could be since I'm not a dirty person, and she said that it may be kidney stones. WHAT?!?! Nooooo.  So, now I am waiting for a phone call from the hospital to schedule my CT Scan on the hunt for kidney stones. I called my dad and he said they ran in the family.

The funny part of my day was I had to get weighed at both places. I had to laugh because this morning I weighed myself and I was 202. At my primary dr - I was 207 and then at my endocrinologist I was 204. Knowing that the Jenny scale is 1 lb more than mine - I was going to stick with mine. I was just shocked about the difference.

So now I'm home after getting my antibiotics, taking some asprin to cut the fever and my lovely husband got me some cranberry juice since I completely forgot when I picked it up at Target when I got my script.

I had my chicken stuffed sammy for lunch with a fruit cup and jello with Melanie today, and then on my way home from my last stop I went to Micky D's and got an ice cream cone - only 150 calories. I thought it might be a "healthyish snack"

Ofif to break this fever so I can get my buns to the gym!

Free Shipping at American Eagle & Aerie!

Get free Shipping at American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie until tomorrow 1/26. You don't need a coupon code for the discount, so if you have an extra code, be sure to use that too!

Day #9

Boy am I tired. I think the lack of calories are finally catching up to me. The 2nd week is where my "whoo hoo-ness" is disappearing. Today I was super busy at work again. I forgot to eat my breakfast. I went to Starbucks this morning and had a iced coffee with nonfat milk - only 110 calories. Yum!

For lunch I had Swedish Meatballs and my snack I had honey mustard pretzels. Then I came home and had a few mini marshmallows. a 1/2 cup is only 80 calories, but I shared with Riley. I hadn't gone to the grocery store yet, so now I am stocked with veggies and back on track.

Tonight I'm not quite sure what I'm going to have. Jeff is doing a jerk chicken marinade now, so we'll have steamed veggies to go with it.

I was so excited to find out my BFF weighed in today and also lost 6 lbs! So exciting!

Off to finish dinner - and hang out with Jeff and Riley!

Rethinkwhatmatters.com from Bare Escentuals

Rethink What Matters invites women nationwide to shake up their foundation and sound off on topics that are more than just skin-deep - from going bare in public to discussing what freedom really feels like.

Bare Escentuals invites you to give rethinking a try, too. Every week at RethinkWhatMatters.com, a new discussion topic will be featured with five questions for all to answer, share with their friends and have the chance win free products and other fantastic goodies. New topics and products will be featured weekly, posted each Friday.

Be apart of the conversation and you can win free goodies. Be sure to share on Facebook and Twitter for great opportunities to win prizes! There is also a grand prize trip!

Stay tuned with a new giveaway from Bare Escentuals coming soon!

Something Doesn't Seems Right About This...

My husband is downstairs watching football. I'm upstairs making him buffalo chicken tenders and fries....mmmm...seem a little off?

It's actually Okay, I haven't really wanted to eat today, but I have to. I've had some really bad chest pains today because of my meds for my PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).  Somedays it's okay, and other days it knocks me off my feet. I'm just ready to get back into my regular work routine and back to the gym. I go to the endocrinologist on Tuesday for final results about the regulation of my meds. Hopefully, we'll get that fixed and I can feel normal again.

I had turkey chili and I added a handful of fritos (not Jenny appropriate - but I needed a crunch and I was watching football) and shredded cheese. So I made a faux frito pie and some green jello and fruit while Jeff and I were play New Super Mario Wii. We get a little competitive.

Off to check on those chicken tenders!

Dickey's BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwiches for $1 on Monday!

I love Dickey's BBQ. They are newer to the St. Louis market area, but I love anywhere where I can substitute fried okra for fries. In January and February, you can get a pulled pork sandwich for $1. I think these are usually $4ish. Limit 2 per person. Pair that with their super sweet tea, and you've got a tastey lunch.

If you dine in, you get free pickles and ice cream too! Find a Dickey's Near you!

Have you tried Smile.ly yet??

Do you love to try new things? Haven't you ever tried a new product and thought, "This would be so much better if…" Well, as a Smile.ly member, you can provide that kind of feedback directly to the source. Your opinion matters. And as a fringe benefit, you'll earn status in the Smile.ly community, which has its own perks, rewards, and opportunities. It's a win-win situation, really.

Members get to try new products and experiences for free and earn status for sharing about their experiences through sites like Facebook, Twitter, and more. To sign up for free, and get stared I love sharing my opinion on new products - it's a great thing!

Sneak Preview - Hottub Time Machine

Want to see Hottub Time Machine before it comes out in March? Well, you're in luck. Head over here and find out where they are showing a sneak preview in your area. From what I've heard, this is going to be along the lines of the Hangover. So, check it out and see if there is availability in your are. There is also an option to host a party, where you can bring 9 friends, get free soda and popcorn and t-shirts! Sadly, they are all gone for St. Louis, but check in your area!

Free 10 Day Supply of Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Foundation

I have been wearing Base Escentuals for the past 2 years and love how my skin looks an feels. I get a lot of my makeup at Sephora. I was so excited when I got this email this afternoon about getting a 10 day supply. If you haven't tried the new Matte foundation, it's a great opportunity to try.

Right now, you can go to Sephora and ask for your 10 day free sample. No purchase necessary. They will pick your best color choice and let you try mineral makeup.

Free Clif Bar Sample

Sign up for Clif Bar's newletter and fill in your snail mail address and they will send you nice little packages - like mini CLIF Bar samples. Sweetness. I like a freebie!

Free AMC Theater Movie Ticket!

Want to go to a free movie and then be a movie critic? I do! Well, right now, you can become a fan of Be Our Movie Critic on Facebook and get a free AMC movie ticket! The first 200,000 people who sign up will get a free ticket in Feburary. Sweet!

If you're going before you can get your ticket, how about a coupon for soda when you buy a large popcorn.

If you're a frequent movie go-er, you should sign up for the AMC MovieWatcher Program to get lots of coupons and freebies throughout the year!

Day #8

So last night, I kind of fell off the wagon. Not horribly though. Since I woke up late and weighed in at 11, my eaching schedule was slightly thrown off yesterday. So, I ate French Toast at 12, had jello, then Cheese Ravioli. Then I had another jello later before I left to go out to celebrate my friend Chelsea's new job. So, we were going to go out to Humphrey's downtown. On the way over to my BFF's house, I had a string cheese and my Jenny Chocolate Chip cookie. So I didn't eat my dinner. Bad idea. On top of that I had really bad heart burn from something. So I had 2 rolaids and then I was starving. So I had 1 chicken tender and 15 fried green beans and 5 fries. I was worried about how much I would drink, so I alternated water with the new Select 55 - which was pretty good. So, I only had 2 and probably 5 waters. I was pretty proud of myself.

So today, we were supposed to go to my mom's house and I was supposed to bring a salad, but that was just canceled. So, I'm home to stick to Jenny. I'm gonna go for Frosted Oats for breakfast - I'm starving!!

Target Deals Week of 1/24/10

Here are some of my favorite deals at Target this week. Go here to view the complete ad. Be sure to bring your own reusable bags for $.05 off your purchase!

Buy 8 Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals, $2, get Skinny Cow Ice Cream Snacks Free
$1/4 Printable - Print 2
$1/1 Target Printable - Print 8 - you may need a few computers
$1/1 Skinny Cow Coupon
Final Price: $.75 each!

Campbell’s Condensed Soups, 5/$3
$1/4 Printable
Final Price: $5/2

Kellogg’s Cereal, $2.59
Printable $1.50/2 Frosted Mini-Wheats, All-Bran or Raisin Bran
Final Price: $1.84 each
Steaz Organic Iced Teaz
Free Printable
Final Price = Free!

Free $10 With any New or Transfered Prescription
- You can use this ANYTIME you get a new Prescription. Get lots of free gift cards!

Walgreens Deals Week of 1/24/10

Here are my favorite deals for Walgreens this week. There are a TON of Register Rewards, so you can really get some great deals this week!

Weekly Deals

Reach Dental Floss,  $.99 in-ad coupon
$1/1 Coupon (10/18 RP, 1/3 RP)
Final Price: Free!

Sure for Men Deodorant, $1.50 in-ad coupon
1.50/1 Coupon (1/24 SS)
Final Price: Free!
 
Pert Plus Shampoo, $2/5
Get $2 RR
$1/1 Printable
$1.50/1 Coupon- Pert Plus for Men (1/24 SS)
Final Price: $.25-.50 each!


Coffee-Mate, $2.49 BOGO
$1/1 Printable - print 2
Final Price: $.49

Chex Mix, $.99
$.50 Printable
Final Price: $.49

Healthy Choice Ice Cream, 2/$5
$.50 Printable
Final Price: $2

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers, 2/$5
$2/1 Printable
Final Price: $2/4

Buy Olay Quench Body Lotion $7.99, Get Olay Quench In Shower Body Lotion, $4.99 - Free!
$1/1 Olay Body In Shower Lotion, (PG 01/17)
$2/1 Olay Body Lotion,(PG 1/17)
Use Olay Quench Rebate
Final Price: Money Maker - get $7.99 back from Rebate!


Carefree Pantiliners, $1.99
$1/1 Printable
Final Price, $.99

Stayfree Maxi Pads, $1.99
$1/1 Printable
Final Price: $.99

Clean & Clear Skincare Products, 25% off
$2/1 Printable
Final Price: Prices may vary

Buy $30 or More get $10 RR or Buy $20 get $5 RR with the following:
Ducolax, $10
Pepto Bismol, $5
Maalox, $5
Benefiber, $5
Gas-x, $5
Prilosec, $19
Zantac, $19
Alka-Seltzer, $4
Tums, $4

Claritin, $24.99
$2/1 Printable
Get $5 RR
Final Price: $17.99 after RR

Buy $10 or More of Robitussin or Dimetapp get $3 RR
$2/1 Printable - Dimetapp
$2/1 Printable - Robitussin
Final Price: $ 1.50 each after RR

Spend $10 and get $10 RR on the following:
Doritos, Tostitos Chips, Salsa, Stacy's Pita Chips, Lays Chips, Fritos Dip  $2/5
12 Pack Pepsi Products $3/10
2 Liter Pepsi Products $4/5
Gatorade $2/10


Monthly Register Rewards

Neosporin Lip Products, 2/$8
Get $3 RR WYB 2
$3/1  Printable - Use 2
Final Price: $2 + $3 RR

Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment,2/$8
Get $3 RR WYB 2
$2/1 Neosporin fromWalgreens Children’s Activity Book - will use twice ($4 savings!)
$1/1 Printable
Final Price:  $2 + $3 RR

Buy 1 Theraflu, $3.99 & 1 Lipton Tea, $3.59
Get $4 RR
$2 Theraflu Printable or $2 Theraflu Printable
$.50 Lipton Coupon 11/15 RP
Final Price: Free after Coupons and RR's

Jergens Naturals Renew Lotion, $3.59
Get $5.00 RR WYB 2
 $3.00/2 Coupon SS, 12/6
Final Price: Free!!!!

Jen's Scenarios - coming later today!