Nutrisystem Update Week 19: Blame It On The Margaritas!

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margarita

Did you celebrate National Margarita Day yesterday? We sure did! That’s my margarita from last night there in the photo. I’d like to tell you that I only had one, and that I did not eat those chips, but I really love a great margarita on the rocks with salt on the rim, so you can already guess that I didn’t stop at just one…and yes, I ate the chips. And a big plate of amazing Mexican food! Woof Woof Papa was there too…and he said it’s ok to tell you that he over-indulged as well. You get the picture, I’ll spare you all the gory details.

Sometimes you’ve just gotta cut loose…footloose. I’ve got that song stuck in my head now, just writing it. Speaking of songs, we love our margaritas so much down here in Florida that there’s even a Blame It On The Margaritas song that’s popular with the locals. Check it out. You can listen to it while you read our post:

 

Did we both gain weight? Yes, but luckily just a little bit, and we’re blaming it on the margaritas. We figure it was worth it to have some fun and enjoy a rare meal out at our favorite Mexican restaurant. We never eat that way on a regular basis anymore and I can’t believe that we ever used to! Plus, we’re right back on track today with our Nutrisystem program, thank goodness. That’s a main difference between what’s working for us now versus everything we tried in the past. We’ve got a safety net so one evening of going off the rails doesn’t result in a ginormous train wreck.

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L’Oréal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream {Review}

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L'Oréal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream

BB Creams have been all the rage recently, and I love trying new stuff whenever I get the chance. So I was super excited when the folks over at SheSpeaks invited me to try the new L’Oréal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream.

I’m already a huge fan of L’Oréal and usually wear L’Oreal Visible Lift Serum Absolute liquid foundation. I’ve also been a loyal user of their Feria hair color for years. L’Oréal people, if you are reading this, please don’t ever stop making #58…and put the other lady’s picture back on the box! 

What L’Oréal Paris says about Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream: This product gives the sheer coverage needed to create a natural bare skin finish, while delivering built-in skincare benefits. With four beautifying actions, this all-in-one innovation primes and smoothes, perfects to hide flaws, hydrates all-day, and corrects and evens skin. The product is infused with skincare ingredients like Panthenol, Vitamin E and Glycerin for 24-hour moisturization.

To apply, simply dot on and blend with fingertips. Self-adjusting beads will instantly transform and blend to your skin tone.

What I say about it: First, it makes a good primer and definitely helps make enlarged pores look less noticeable. Goes on smoothly, and didn’t cause my skin to break out. It did a pretty good job at automatically matching my skin tone, but didn’t provide enough coverage to wear alone. It might for someone with less imperfections…I apply it and then use concealer and mineral makeup powder over it to reduce the shine and add more coverage.
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Nutrisystem Update Week 18: Mythbusting Edition

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taste myth

We’ve been so busy enjoying our food and progress on Nutrisystem, that we hadn’t even noticed that there are some big-time myths and misconceptions floating around out there about the program.

I only discovered this because I was on YouTube today checking out some of the videos other people have done to show off their weight loss success stories and saw a new one called Nutrisystem Mythbusting. I guess the hubby and I are also Nutrisystem Mythbusters, since we’ve been living the program for over 4 months now and sharing weekly updates with you about our experiences!

Here are just some of the myths the video exposes:

Myth: You can’t enjoy the foods you love on Nutrisystem.
Truth: There are 150+ foods to choose from including pizza, pasta, cheesecake and more.

Myth: Nutrisystem food is too expensive
Truth: You can save over 25% versus eating on your own.

Myth: The people in Nutrisystem ads are paid actors.
Truth: The ads only feature people who have truly found weight loss success using Nutrisystem.

Myth: Nutrisystem doesn’t offer one-on-one counseling or support.
Truth: Nutrisystem has trained weight loss counselors, nutritionists and diabetes educators.

Want to know more about Nutrisystem and sort out truth from fiction? Watch the video for lots more mythbusting and get the facts for yourself:

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Nutrisystem Update Week 17: Romantic Diet-Friendly Valentine’s Day Meals and Desserts

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Nutrisystem Valentines Treat

Valentine’s Day is coming, and since the hubby and I are doing the Nutrisystem program together, we’ve been planning ahead for how to celebrate while still staying on track with our weight loss.

Dieting might not seem like the most romantic topic for a Valentine’s Day post, but one of the things we love about being on the plan is that we’re doing it together and we’re having fun with it! Instead of our usual update, we’ve put together a special list of some of our favorite Nutrisystem foods and desserts to plan the perfect day of romantic meals:

Breakfast in Bed

Ham And Cheese Omelet

Hubby’s favorite is the Turkey Bam & Cheese omelet, while mine is the Garden Veggie one. We get both with our frozen food order, so we trade off. Instead of Mimosas, make fancy glasses of sparkling water with just a splash of fresh squeezed OJ for a low-cal cocktail and enjoy breakfast in bed!

Spicy Kung Pao Noodles for Lunch

Kung Pao Noodles

Spice things up for lunch with Nutrisystem’s new Kung Pao Noodles! I like to make a side of steamed baby bok choy with just a tiny bit of hoisin sauce and crushed peanuts on top to make the meal feel extra special. Using chopsticks is fun and helps you to eat more slowly, too.

Comfort Food for Dinner

chicken pot pie

For most men, one sure way to win their heart is with good old-fashioned comfort food! The hubs is no exception, so I’m planning to make  Nutrisystem’s Chicken Pot Pie. I’m still trying to decide on the perfect side to go along with it so let me know if you have a suggestion. I’m thinking roasted brussels sprouts since we both love those, or maybe a fancy salad with strawberries and spinach.

Diet-Friendly Valentine’s Day Desserts

Valentine's Day nutrisystem desserts

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Spoil Your Pet Rotten With a New Mystery Box from PetFlow!

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spoiled rotten box for dogs

Have you heard there’s a new mystery box for dogs (and cats) from PetFlow? It’s called Spoiled Rotten, and we think that’s a perfect name for it, since that’s exactly what it’s designed to do! Just in case she wasn’t thoroughly spoiled already, Daisy recently received one and has been busy checking it out.

daisy spoiled rotten box

If you’re not already familiar with mystery box subscriptions, they are a pawtastic way to treat your pet and make a terrific gift for friends and family, too! Each month you receive a surprise assortment of toys, treats and other goodies along with a card describing what’s included. Spoiled Rotten offers a mystery box option for cats and one for dogs so no fur kid will ever feel left out!

petflow spoiled rotten box

Spoiled Rotten promises that every edible product they send is MADE IN THE USA, so you can always feel confident about quality and safety. All products are made by premium companies and each box is stuffed with almost $40 worth of products for only $24.99 a month. Free shipping is included and it’s a great way to discover brand new, amazing products from amazing companies that love your pet as much as you do!

mystery box for dogs

We loved every single item in the Spoiled Rotten box we received and can’t wait to find out what’s in next month’s box! There’s never anything to stress about when you join, since you can cancel anytime, for any reason. The folks at PetFlow want you to always be 100% happy with everything they send, so they test it all thoroughly and promise that if for any reason, your pet is not happy with any of the items in the box, you can return the box (with all the items in it) for a full refund. So far, we can’t imagine that would happen, but wanted to mention it since it’s a great guarantee!

We know you love to save money as much as we do, so we dug up a special discount for you on your first box for cat or dog. Just use Spoiled Rotten Promo Code SRB9 when you order, and GET $5 OFF your first month’s box! Next box shipping is February 15th, so don’t miss out or you’ll have to wait a whole extra month.  Visit PetFlow here to order a box and get started spoiling your own dog or cat!

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