Water Proof Custom-Fit Paw Bandages by PawFlex 33% OFF + Free Shipping

January 10, 2013
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PawFlex paw bandages

Here’s a great chance to stock up on some handy custom-fit and water resistant paw bandages to add to your pet first aid and safety kit. The MediMitt PawFlex bandages are disposable and non-adhesive, and designed for both cats and dogs. You also receive a waterproof outdoor cover for the bandage when you order.

PawFlex MediMitts

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Nutrisystem Week 9 Update: Celebrating NSVs (Non-Scale Victories) #NSNation

December 15, 2012
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daisy tape measure

Woof Woof Papa and I just finished up week #9 on the Nutrisystem program and are back with an update for you! Weighing in this morning, I realized I’m becoming a bit too fixated on what the scale says. Yes, I lost weight this week (skip to the end to see how much) and should feel great about it, but instead of being thrilled that I’ve lost 19.8 pounds so far, I found myself feeling disappointed that I was .2 pounds short of 20! Silly, right?

Instead of beating myself up about it, I headed to the Nutrisystem Program Member’s Page to look for some inspiration  Each week, the folks from Nutrisystem post online advice and support designed to help members at each stage of their weight loss journey. This week’s advice was about ‘seeing past the scale’ and celebrating the NSVs (non-scale victories), so I decided to take stock of my NSVs. Some Non-Scale Victories I’m celebrating this week:

  • Inches Lost: I’ve been logging my measurements for 9 weeks now, but never really took notice of how the progress was adding up. I’ve lost 3 inches from my hips so far, and another 3″ from my waist!
  • Clothes: Since I work from home and spend a lot of time at the dog park, I tend to wear the same old dumpy stuff which makes it hard to tell that I’m getting smaller. I dug to the back of the closet and pulled out some jeans I love that hadn’t fit in a LONG time. Guess what? They fit great! (still several sizes to go to reach my goal but super exciting anyway)
  • Health: This one is harder to see and measure but probably the most important. I’m taking time to remind myself that I’m getting heart-healthy and reducing other health risks by losing weight and increasing my physical activity!

Woof Woof Papa celebrated his own NSV this week, too.  They had a huge holiday party at his work – a football tailgating themed party complete with ribs, wings, chili, ice cream and all kinds of other yummy but fattening foods. His strategy was to take just a tiny bit of each item on his plate. It must have worked because his coworkers noticed and about half were impressed, while the others expressed concern and asked if he was feeling OK. Too funny, but he was pretty proud of himself and told me all about it when he got home from work.

After all this talk about Non-Scale Victories I do need to update you on how much we lost this week. It’s still an important measure of our progress…I’m just going to work on remembering that it’s not the only measure of success. So, how did we do this week? I’ll tell ya!

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Nutrisystem Week 5 Update: New Foods + Tips for Thanksgiving! #NSNation

November 17, 2012
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Nutrisystem breakfast burritoWe received our month 2 food delivery from Nutrisystem last week, and got some yummy new items including a tasty and filling Breakfast Burrito! Also loving the new desserts, but more about that in a future update! One of the things I really enjoy on the Nutrisystem program is the variety. We get to stock up on our favorite foods (pizza for me and cheesy home style potatoes for the hubby) plus try new ones from the large menu of options.

While things are going really well and I’m super pleased with our progress, I have been a bit worried about staying on track as we head deep into what I like to refer to as “the holiday eating season”. That’s the time of year that starts around Halloween and runs through New Year’s.

To help, the folks over at Nutrisystem sent us some Diet-friendly Tips for Thanksgiving! That’s another thing I really like about the program…it’s not just about the food. We also get support, advice, tools and tips to help us change the habits and eating issues that led to our weight problems in the first place.

A few Thanksgiving Diet Tips and Strategies we are planning to follow (they work for everyone, not just Nutrisytem members):

  • If you’re cooking, keep your bottle of water with you in the kitchen, so you’re less tempted to snack.
  • Stay away from the appetizer table. We’ll substitute raw vegetables since those are unlimited!
  • Instead of just sitting around after dinner, take a family walk, or organize a touch-football game. We plan to take Daisy for an extra long walk!
  • Don’t skip meals in an attempt to “bank” calories. Instead, eat everything on your meal plan leading up to the holiday event to help stay on track.

Since most of us dieters will still want to indulge in some of the traditional Thanksgiving favorites, here are some portion guideline to keep in mind:

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Emergency Pet First Aid Kit $25 w/ Free Shipping ($47 reg)!

November 6, 2012
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pet first aid kit, black dog with bandage, emergency guide for pets

 

We’ve all seen how emergencies and natural disasters can impact both humans and pets. Don’t wait til there is an accident or emergency to think about Pet First Aid. Stock up now and SAVE BIG on this 63 piece Pet First Aid Kit and Emergency Guide Combo. It also makes a thoughtful holiday gift idea for any pet parents on your list!

The Deal Price is just $25 including FREE Shipping ($47 reg.) and it’s packaged in a sturdy, zippered 4 pocket organizer case with a durable clasp that attaches easily to belt or backpack for camping, hiking or travel.

We always hope for the best but should be prepared for the worst and this kit has been bundled into a handy take-along pack with the most comprehensive first aid guide around!

  • 63 Piece First Aid Kit Contains:
    • 2 – Paw Tip Bandages
    • 2 – Standard Bandages
    • 1 – Tape Roll
    • 1 – Trauma Pad (5 x9)
    • 4 -Gauze Pad 4″ x 4″
    • 4 -Gauze Pad 2″ x 2″
    • 1 -Gauze Roll 2″
    • 2 -Examination Gloves
    • 1 -Instant Cold Pack
    • 1 – Tweezers
    • 2- Antibiotic Ointment
    • 4 – Leg Splints Tongue Depressors
    • 1 -Elastic Bandages 2″ (“Ace” Type)
    • 2 – Splinter Removers (Lancets)
    • 3 -Sting Relief Pads
    • 1 – Fundamentals of First Aid Insert (1 page)
    • 10- Alcohol Pads
    • 10 – Antiseptic Towelettes
    • 10 – Cotton Tip Applicators
  • Pet First Aid Guide and Manual:
    • 48 page book covers all aspects of pet disaster survival including:
      • CPR
      • Gunshot wounds
      • Broken bones
      • Poisoning
      • Eye injury
      • Heat Stroke
      • Burns
      • Diarrhea
      • Seizures

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Nutrisystem Week 3 Update Plus 4 Yummy Ways to Eat Your Veggies! #NSNation

November 3, 2012
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Veggies

Woof Woof Papa and I just completed Week 3 on Nutrisystem and even managed to stay on track during Halloween. Honestly, I’m not a candy person anyway so the yummy desserts that come with the Nutrisystem program are more than enough to satisfy my sweet tooth…and hubby used super-human will power along with lots of air popped popcorn to keep from derailing his amazing progress!

I’m so proud of him and if you want to see how much we lost, just skip ahead to the end. I thought I share some tips and ideas that we’ve been using to make sure we get all the veggies we are supposed to be eating as grocery add-ins on the program. I’ve actually found this to be more challenging than I expected and drinking V8 Juice is one solution, but we’ve come up with 4 favorites to share with you:

arugula salad on pizza
Arugula Salad on Pizza: You can use any type of salad greens you like, but I’m a big fan of arugala, and it holds up really well on a warm dish. I LOVE the tastes and textures of salad and pizza together but my hubby keeps his separate. Usually I just dump it all over the pizza but I pushed it to the side so you can see! Nutrisystem pizzas are delish, too! My dressing is red wine vinegar with a tiny bit of olive oil and fresh ground black pepper.

veggies with hummus
Raw Veggies with Hummus: Use your favorite veggies; we like carrots, celery and cukes or zucchini if we’ve got it. Have as many as you’d like since vegetables are unlimited, but stick to 1/4 Cup of hummus since that equals 1 SmartCarb! This is one of our favorite snacks to eat while watching tv…especially football games. You can add a little hot sauce to the hummus to give it a kick if you miss your buffalo wings!


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