Weekly Discoveries

I thought it would be fun to post up some of my weekly discoveries whether it be at the grocery store, health food store or even the sporting goods store. If you have any weekly finds that you would love to share, put them in the comment section and I can post up more information and pictures!!

Here are just a couple I found this week~

1. Oroweat Sandwich Thins Naturals - These are flat buns with no high-fructose corn syrup!! Nice! They come in 9 Grain and 100% Whole wheat flax and fiber. Each roll has only 100 calories, 1g fat, 21 - 22g carbs, and 5g protein. Not bad for... read more 10 comments

Don't Drink Your Calories

Did you know that the average person’s beverage daily consumption equals about 20% of their total caloric intake?

I don’t know about you, but drinks just don’t cut it for me. Outside of a protein shake, I would much rather chew my food.  Are ya with me?

So what have you had to drink so far today? A glass of orange juice? Or did you drive-thru your favorite coffee chop chain and get your favorite coffee drink? I’ll admit that on cold mornings a hot cocoa sure does sounds tempting.  Or maybe you have been dying to try the pumpkin latte at Starbucks. Just remember, its going to cost you.

A Venti Peppermint Mocha made with 2%... read more 10 comments

Food Review-Turtle Bar Treats

This will be a quick post today, but wanted to share with you one of my favorite post-workout treats.

They are called Chex Turtle Bars. Do not underestimate their awesomeness. They taste like a caramel chewy candy bar. And with only 130 calories and 25 grams of carbs they fit perfectly into my post-workout guidlines. YAY ME!

Name of item: Chex Turtle Bars

Description: Six-130 calorie caramel covered chex pieces with pretzels and coated chocolate pieces. 

Pros: They do not skimp on the caramel!

Cons: Wish I could have the entire box

Price: $2.00-$3.00

Go out today and get some!! You will not regret it.



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Trick Sized Candy Be Gone!

Ahhhh the joys of having unlimited amounts of miniature sized candy bars and treats floating around the house. This might just be the only time I don't scold my kids when I see an empty candy wrapper laying on the counter. It's just means that there is one less 'fun sized' bar of joy I am taunted by.


 
Fun? I love how they now have started marketing them as fun size bars. See, the thing is, I would never go into the store and pick up a regular sized candy bar, open it up and gobble it down. But the fun size.....why oh why do these little smaller versions... read more 5 comments