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Nutrisystem Week 24 Nicole, Week 21 Jamie

by Nicole on May 19, 2013

 

Nicole’s post:

I am so excited to announce that I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger!

Nicole’s weight loss this week: lost .9 lbs.

Nicole’s Total weight loss since start of program: 27.8 lbs.

This week I concentrated on water.  It is so critical for me when losing weight or trying to lose weight to consume a huge quantity of water.  I feel better physically and always have a lot of energy when I drink a lot of water.  I have started bringing a huge bottle of water to work with me and carrying it wherever I go.  I am able to get in at least 64 oz daily when I do this and I found that I actually prefer room temperature water over really cold water!

I have also started keeping fresh veggies in the office.  I really like the grape tomatoes and can eat them like candy! I like them with a little salt which I am sure isn’t great for me but it really enhances the flavor of the tomatoes.  I also enjoy fresh sugar snap peas which I had never had raw before I started Nutrisystem.  I love the crunch and the flavor! It is amazing how much better I feel when I stay on the program 100%, I just know how good it is for me based on how it makes me feel!

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Jamie’s this Week’s weight loss: lost 1.2 lbs.

Jamie’s Weight Loss: 37.6lbs

Holding steady here! Nicole brings a water bottle to work and fills it up and I usually bring a gallon of water to work and just drink from the container.  The kitchen where I work has been VERY hot these past few weeks and so I have been drinking probably 2 full gallons during the day which has been helping with the weight loss for sure.

This week I have been showing Nicole how the presentation of your food is so important.  For instance if I eat the Nutrisystem entree out of the container it feels small to me even if I have a huge salad on the side.  This week we started removing the entree from the container and plating it, adding veggies and then a salad as well.  The portions look bigger this way and I know it helps my psyche think this is a bigger meal and makes me fuller! It’s all about our crazy minds!

Disclaimer: Nutrisystem is sending us 4 months of products in return to share our experience. All opinions are 100% ours and are not altered in any way.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog

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Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Ambassador: Barista Prima Coffeehouse

by Nicole on May 8, 2013

I am loving getting these k-cup shipments each month as part of their brand ambassador program. I love getting to try the new varieties and letting you all know about my favorites!

This month I received Barista Prima Italian Roast! This my parents’ favorite K-Cup and so we have tried it before at their house.

Barista Prima Coffeehouse® K-Cup® packs are an exclusive collection of the world’s finest Arabica coffees inspired by Europe’s most celebrated coffee houses. Barista Prima® offers a deep, dark-roasted flavor for connoisseurs of coffee, which pairs perfectly with your delicioso Italian treat.

The flavor of the Barista Prima Italian Roast is super rich and luxurious.  This month I also got the chance to make a recipe using this coffee which was so much fun! I made the Tiramisu brownies and added a few special touches! This recipe comes from Chef Maureen Joyce and Barista Prima Coffeehouse and was adapted by me.

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Hazelnut Tiramisu Brownies

Ingredients

  • 12 oz chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package soft ladyfingers
  • 1 cup Barista Prima Coffeehouse Italian Roast Coffee, brewed
  • 2 tbsp. dark rum
  • 1 cup toasted hazelnuts

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl melt the chocolate.
  2. Stir until smooth and leave to cool.
  3. Heat oven to 350.
  4. Line a 13x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. Add chocolate to a mixing bowl with the paddle attachment on.
  6. Beat in the butter followed by 1 cup sugar and the 4 eggs and 4 egg whites,
  7. Add the flour and mix on low speed until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan minus 1 cup of the brownie batter.
  9. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts.
  10. Lay the ladyfingers upside down on top of the batter and push down slightly.
  11. Brew 1 cup Barista Prima Coffeehouse Italian Roast Coffee and combine the hot coffee and the dark rum.
  12. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush the coffee and rum mixture over the ladyfingers until they are saturated.
  13. In another bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 egg whites and vanilla extract.
  14. Spread topping over ladyfingers.
  15. Place spoonful of brownie batter on top of the creamy filling and swirl it lightly with a toothpick or knife.
  16. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts.
  17. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set and brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
  18. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
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Save 15% off storewide and free shipping on orders containing at least one K-Cup® pack of Barista Prima Coffeehouse® at GreenMountainCoffee.com, when you use code BARISTA8160 through May 31, 2013!

I received a sample of these products to review at no charge but my opinions remain my own. I am a Green Mountain K-Cup Ambassador and received a Keurig brewer and periodic shipments of K-Cups so I can share information with you all!

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Nutrisystem, Week 22 Nicole, Week 19 Jamie

by Nicole on May 5, 2013

 

Nicole’s post:

I am so excited to announce that I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger!

Nicole’s weight loss this week: lost .9 lbs.

Nicole’s Total weight loss since start of program: 25.8 lbs.

This is our last month of Nutrisystem and I want to make it a memorable one! We got our new food order this week and I was happy to see the addition of 2 of the Chef’s Table dinners. We got the pesto pasta and the ginger cashew chicken. We tried both of them this week and really liked them – they were both super flavorful and the portions were nicely sized. I was happy to get back my old favorites like the breakfast burrito, loaded baked potato and rotini and meatballs!

These past months on Nutrisystem have changed the way I look at food and eating. I see now how it’s possible to stay full and eat well but without overeating and consuming a ton of calories and fat. For me, keeping up a higher protein and lower carb diet is important and I have learned which carbs to choose and some great shortcuts like Greek yogurt for getting in the protein.

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Jamie’s this Week’s weight loss: lost 1.0 lbs.

Jamie’s Weight Loss: 35.4 lbs

I am starting my final month on the Nutrisystem. There have been many positives in this journey in addition to the weight-loss. The great food on the Nutrisystem has done really well for helping me get better at eating smaller portions. The most important thing for me when I am trying to loose weight is not feeling deprived of eating any foods.

When I transition off of the Nutrisystem I will definitely continue eating more then three meals a day. I think the multiple meals and snacks helps curb binge eating. I also will continue my morning protein shakes from Nutrisystem, I really enjoy the coffee flavored ones. I will also consider purchasing breakfasts from Nutrisystem because it starts me off really good every day.

I have lost 1 pound this week, I plan on increasing my exercise this commingling week to see how that affects my weight-loss.

Disclaimer: Nutrisystem is sending us 4 months of products in return to share our experience. All opinions are 100% ours and are not altered in any way.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog

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Bike Safety Tips

by Nicole on May 1, 2013

I had fun making this video of Bike Safety Tips! Make sure to help your child keep their bike in the best condition possible to ensure safety!

I am a member of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad. This has been a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

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Nutrisystem. Week 21 Nicole, Week 18 Jamie

by Nicole on April 28, 2013

 

Nicole’s post:

I am so excited to announce that I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger!

Nicole’s weight loss this week: lost .5 lbs.

Nicole’s Total weight loss since start of program: 24.9 lbs.

Slow and steady wins the race! Well, maybe not but maybe? I will take any loss or non-gain that I can.

This week I wanted to comment on eating out while on Nutrisystem. It is hard for sure but can be done. I think that lunch and dinner are pretty easy actually. You just order a big veggie salad with fat free dressing (or bring your own). Once you get home (or before if you wanted) you eat a Nutrisystem entree or a bar if it’s lunch time. I have also brought my lunch bar with me to lunch before, no one cares if you eat it there!

I haven’t been out to breakfast while on Nutrisystem but that would be a little more difficult. You could order some fruit and yogurt and then eat a breakfast entree or bar once you finish (or before). My point is that it is very possible to still have a social life and eat out while on the Nutrisystem program.

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Jamie’s this Week’s weight loss: lost .5 lbs.

Jamie’s Weight Loss: 34.4 lbs

Today finished another week on the Nutrisystem. I had some ups and downs this week. I am still trying to keep in mind that the weight-loss is a marathon and not a sprint. I think the longer you are on a weight-loss program you have to adapt it to work with your lifestyle. I am still enjoying the vast choices that I have in Nutrisystem meals.

I think learning how to eat out while on Nutrisystem is very important to me. I have figured out there is two ways to go when eating out. You can eat small portions of whatever you want, but keeping the portions small to keep the calories in check. It’s obviously doesn’t work with extreme high calorie food like fried foods. The second way is to go very simple with the food, keep the foods high in protein and vegetables and eliminate the simple carbs, and eat low complex carbs.

I think one of the great things about the Nutrisystem program is the food doesn’t taste like diet food, it’s tasty food, but in appropriate portions. This definitely helps me with the urge to binge on bad things. I regularly get to eat pizzas, ice cream, pasta, and potatoes.

This weeks weightless was slow at .5 lbs , any week without a gain is good for me.

Disclaimer: Nutrisystem is sending us 4 months of products in return to share our experience. All opinions are 100% ours and are not altered in any way.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog

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Nutrisystem JumpStart Kits at select Walmart Stores

by Pennie on April 27, 2013

 

You all know that Nicole and her husband, Jamie have been following the Nutrisystem plan for a while now.  Both are doing well and are very happy with the meals provided.  They want you to join them in their journey and now Nutrisystem has provided an easy way to do it!

Nutrisystem, a leader in weight loss with more than 40 years of proven effectiveness, is pleased to announce it is now offering a 5-Day Nutrisystem Jumpstart™ Your Weight Loss Kit exclusively at nearly 2,000 Walmart stores!

The new 5-Day Nutrisystem Jumpstart™ Your Weight Loss Kit, including 15 entrees plus desserts, a free meal planner and program guide with access to free weight loss counseling, can be purchased in-store for $44.98.  There is also a 5-Day Nutrisystem kit designed for people losing weight to help manage their diabetes available in the pharmacy section of select stores. 

WHAT’S IN THE KIT:  Structured weight loss with menu items perfectly proportioned for weight loss, including popular Nutrisystem favorites:

  •  5 Breakfasts – Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, Cinnamon Bun Bar, Granola Cereal, Double Chocolate Muffin and a Honey Wheat Bagel.
  •  5 Lunches – Fudge Graham Bar, Cheesy Homestyle Potatoes, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar, and Red Beans & Rice.
  •  5 Dinners – Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Rotini & Meatballs, Homestyle Beef with Potatoes and Thick Crust Pizza.
  •  5 Desserts – Chocolatey Nougat Bar with Peanuts & Caramel, Peppermint Cookie Patty, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fudge Brownie and a Coconut Almond Bar.

Nutrisystem foods are intended to be combined with fresh grocery additions such as low fat yogurt, salad, fruit and vegetables.  A free sample meal planer with program guide is included with all kits.

This sounds so easy and reasonable, I am going to give it a try.  (Maybe I can convince my daughter to try too, to help her shed those last few baby pounds!)  To make it even easier, when you visit the nutrisystem.com/walmart site there’s a $5 coupon for an additional kit!

For a complete list of Walmart stores offering the Nutrisystem 5-Day Jumpstart™ Your Weight Loss Kits please: check this pdf of participating Walmart stores.

For Additional Information:  Visit nutrisystem.com/walmart or call 1-877-643-THIN.

 

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Nutrisystem, Week 20 Nicole, Week 17 Jamie

by Nicole on April 21, 2013

 

Nicole’s post:

I am so excited to announce that I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger!

Nicole’s weight loss this week: lost .1 lbs.

Nicole’s Total weight loss since start of program: 24.4 lbs.

A loss is a loss, right? Lol. I am well aware that .1 lbs is trivial but I’ll take it!

Another tough week but I’m starting to realize that every week is a tough one and it’s not an excuse! The smell persists in the office making me not want to eat there and this week I had several doctor’s appointments which threw me off track. I do great for breakfast, dinner and dessert, it’s lunch that gets me!

I am excited to get a new food order hopefully this week so my favorites will be back. I really miss the loaded baked potato for lunch. It is my favorite and I am full when I finish it which is perfect. We went out to eat on Friday for my brother’s birthday and my weigh in is always less than favorable when we go out on Friday night! Plus I am feeling swollen this morning, feeling like I need to drink a ton of water.

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Jamie’s this Week’s weight loss: gained .5 lbs.

Jamie’s Weight Loss: 33.9 lbs

This was another solid week on the Nutrisystem. I stayed on program the entire week until Friday night when we went to a steakhouse for a family members birthday meal. I did once again prove to myself that I can not make good decisions while eating out. Hopefully one of these days I can figure out how to eat well when I step away from the delicious Nutrisystem meals.

I think that beverage choices are very important when trying to loose weight on any program. I know that water consumption in super important to loosing the weight . You have to be careful about the other empty calories you can drink if you drink beverages besides water and diet sodas. 100 to 150 calories for a regular soda or juice.

I had a small gain of .5 pounds for the week, a little disappointing but I will try and get back on track again this week. I look forward to our next delivery of Nutrisystem getting here for my favorite foods to come back

Disclaimer: Nutrisystem is sending us 4 months of products in return to share our experience. All opinions are 100% ours and are not altered in any way.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog

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Restaurant.com’s Mother’s Day Sweepstakes

by Nicole on April 20, 2013

I have been telling you all about my great partnership with Restaurant.com. As part of that partnership I will be bringing you information about the company.  Today I wanted to tell you about their Mother’s Day Sweepstakes that just launched a few days ago.  You’ll have the chance to win a year of dining out and the title “Mother of the Year”!

You can nominate a deserving Mother of the Year in just a few simple steps and they will be competing for the title of “Mother of the Year” as well as a year of dining as the grand prize.  Finalists and runners up will each receive egiftcards for Restaurant.com.  You can nominate yourself or another Mother you know – your sister, friend, co-worker, etc.!

About Restaurant.com
Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source connecting diners, restaurants, businesses and communities since 1999. The company offers savings at more than 18,000 restaurants nationwide with more than 45,000 gift certificate options. The Restaurant.com Independent Consultant program offers thousands of self-employment opportunities to individuals that want to earn money while helping Restaurant.com expand to more restaurants, businesses and communities nationwide. To date, Restaurant.com customers have saved more than $500 million through the gift certificate program filling more than 5.5 million tables annually. Restaurant.com is a pioneer in the restaurant deal space and is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Ill.

To enter, just upload a picture of your nominee and explain why you think they are mother of the year! Restaurant.com will select 12 finalists and the community will vote.  All finalists will receive a $100 egiftcard.  4 runners up will receive a $250 egiftcard and the winner will get the year of dining and the coveted title! You can enter or nominate through April 30, 2013.  Voting will be April 30, 2013-May 8, 2013 and the winner will be announced on May 10, 2013! Good luck!

This has been a sponsored post as part of my brand ambassadorship with Restaurant.com. All opinions are my own.

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Global Newborn Health

April 14, 2013

From Impatient Optimists of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: What You Might Not Know About Saving Newborn Lives GARY DARMSTADT, CYRIL ENGMANN How much do you really know when it comes to the unacceptable toll of newborn deaths, around the world? Did you know that nearly 3 million newborns die each year globally? Did you know that 99% of [...]

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Nutrisystem, Week 19 Nicole, Week 16 Jamie

April 14, 2013

  Nicole’s post: I am so excited to announce that I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger! Nicole’s weight loss this week: lost .7 lbs. Nicole’s Total weight loss since start of program: 24.3 lbs. Another slow week but slow and steady is just fine with me! We have been having issues in our office with [...]

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Master Lock “Tax Relief Rewards” Sweepstakes

April 10, 2013

Nicole became a member of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad (#LSSS) a few months ago and has been sharing some great tips and information from the great people over at Master Lock. Here is what she had to say about the Master Lock Vault product:  I had no idea that the Master Lock Vault [...]

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Fundraising with Restaurant.com

April 7, 2013

I have been telling you all about my great partnership with Restaurant.com. As part of that partnership I will be bringing you information about the company. I am so excited to tell you about their fundraising opportunities.  I wasn’t aware of them but I think it is such a great idea for a fundraiser for [...]

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Nutrisystem, Week 18 Nicole, Week 15 Jamie

April 7, 2013

  Nicole’s post: I am so excited to announce that I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger! This week was another struggle and I have been reminded that this is a journey and not a race! I think losing weight a little slower makes it more sustainable! I am starting to think of life off of [...]

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Introducing the Now I Can $40,000 Nutrisystem Giveaway

April 4, 2013

You’ve all been following Nicole (and Jamie) on their Nutrisystem weight loss travels.  There have been a few ups and downs but mostly it has been forward movement for both of them.  Both Jamie and Nicole has found the food tasty which makes it much easier to stay on plan. How about you?  How many [...]

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Teaching Daughters Financial Literacy

April 1, 2013

I don’t have a daughter but I am a woman and in my line of work as an attorney I deal with primarily women in my practice so I feel like this topic is an important one.  Please each your daughters about financial literacy! It’s important for women to be able to stand on their [...]

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News for American Express’ Bluebird

March 31, 2013

Bluebird just got even better:  American Express and Walmart announced changes to the prepaid card; which will make it safer, make it act more like a checking account, and make it more flexible. Bluebird Accounts are now eligible for FDIC insurance – which was the main drawback for a lot of folks In addition, Bluebird [...]

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Nutrisystem, Week 17 Nicole, Week 14 Jamie

March 31, 2013

  Nicole’s post: I am so excited to announce that I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger! Nicole’s weight loss this week: lost 1.1 lbs. Nicole’s Total weight loss since start of program: 22.8 lbs. We are back on the program but the weight loss was a little slow for us both this week.  I didn’t [...]

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Create A Collection and Get Inspiration on SunnyBump

March 30, 2013

I am excited to tell you about a site I was introduced to called SunnyBump! SunnyBump is a member-curated, social community of expecting and new moms helping each other discover the best products for themselves and their little ones. Influential bloggers and parenting experts such as BabyGizmo and Grandparents.com are using SunnyBump to create and [...]

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Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Ambassador: Tully’s Hawaiian Blend

March 27, 2013

I am loving getting these k-cup shipments each month as part of their brand ambassador program. I love getting to try the new varieties and letting you all know about my favorites! This month I received Tully’s Hawaiian Blend! Made from 10% Hawaiian and other fine Arabica beans, Hawaiian Blend is a delicious, mildly sweet [...]

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Nutrisystem Week 16 Nicole, Week 13 Jamie

March 24, 2013

  Nicole’s post: I am so excited to announce that I am a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger! Nicole’s weight loss this week: lost .8 lbs. Nicole’s Total weight loss since start of program: 21.7 lbs. It’s been a tough week again this week but we both posted losses so that is a good thing! We have [...]

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