Beachbody Challenge Trial for $14.95: Get Shakeology, Workouts, & Support + Coach Free

Beachbody Challenge Pack for $14.95

The Beachbody Challenge is what I use for the 30 Day Fat Blast Challenge. I normally keep my Beachbody posts to a minimum, but this is just too cool. $14.95 Trial Packs (Expires 7.31.12) P90X Beachbody Challenge Pack Trial Offer (Great to … [Read more...]

Foodie Pen Pals: June Reveal! Pop Chips, Luna Bars and Homemade Cookies

Lean Green Bean's Foodie Pen Pals Program

My Foodie Pen Pals friend was Becky; Make sure to check out her blog. I got to tell you this box rocked! :) It was a great surprise on my doorstep when I got home from vacation. I sent Foodie Pen Pals to Frieda at the Purple Oven Mitt. Check … [Read more...]

Sugar 1, Working Out & Eating Clean 0 – Getting Back into the Groove

Sugar Cravings

Working out and eating clean does not always come naturally to me. Well, not as naturally as sugar. Since getting back from vacation on Saturday night, I have had a hard time getting back into my workouts and eating habits. This was one of … [Read more...]

Whey Protein Shakes- “Living the Natural Whey” Tastes Great!

Living the Natural Whey Peachsickle

Honestly, whey protein has always confused me.  I wanted a whey protein that followed the Eat Clean diet and told me what ingredients it did not have like rBGH, GMOs, no nasty sweeteners or fillings. Plus, it had to taste good because I'm not a … [Read more...]

What We Did in Panama City Beach – Vacation 2012

The Player at Spinnaker's

Panama City Beach was full of local hotspots that were family and date friendly. My Marvelous in My Monday is focused on what I did last week. :) Is that fair? Our favorite casual spot was Spinnaker's. It was right on the beach and had an … [Read more...]

Panama City Beach, Florida – Vacation Recap – The Beach, Condo, and Food

Beach Bunnies

Panama City Beach was calling out loud... We left at 8 A.M. last Saturday. You wouldn't believe the traffic around Cullman and Birmingham....It was awful! It allowed us a quick picture and a stop at Cracker Barrel though. ;) After a bag … [Read more...]

Edamame & Corn Succotash Recipe & Victoria’s Secret Semi Annual Sale

Beachbody Ultimate Reset Dinner Week 2

I recently did Beachbody's Ultimate Reset. I loved it, and the best part about the program is that it comes with recipes for 21 days. While I can skip the curried cauliflower sides and the salmon, I am still making several of the recipes from the … [Read more...]

Dad’s Story After the Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss Surgery

Dad After Lap Band Surgery

Last summer my dad decided to have the Lateral Gastric Sleeve surgery. A lateral sleeve gastrectomy removes over 60% of the stomach leaving a narrow tube as the stomach pouch. -- Spaw MD I have to admit, my mom and I were a little skeptical. … [Read more...]

Sunscreen Without Harmful Chemicals & Safe for Perioral Dermatitis

Homemade Sunscreen

Sunscreen is packed with chemicals. One way to avoid it is to learn to read labels or to make your own. My perioral dermatitis, a skin rash on my chin, likes to flare up anytime I use something new especially if it has parabens or sodium … [Read more...]

A Diet Coke Addict’s Update – Aspartame vs Splenda

Splenda Sweetened Diet Soda

A Diet Coke Addict's Update! At the end of last year, I admitted my big vice -- Diet Coke. I love (or loveD?) it. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks were all closely accompanied by a small aluminum can or a plastic bottle. I was in a dark, bubbly … [Read more...]