Nutrisystem Update Week 16: Win a FREE Year of Nutrisystem + More! #NSNation

February 2, 2013
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pledge to lose 2013

It’s a SUPER weekend with Puppy Bowl, the Super Bowl and lots of fun local activites, too! I’m keeping our update short this week but I have important  Nutrisystem news to share with you about a cool new contest!

This week, Nutrisystem kicked off the new Pledge To Lose Contest. You’ll want to be sure to enter for a chance to score some amazing prizes, include an all-inclusive trip to the Bahamas, one FREE year of Nutrisystem, and autographed memorabilia from Dan Marino and Jillian Barberie!

Visit the Pledge To Lose 2013 Contest to enter and see official rules. We sure would be excited if one of our readers won this, so Good Luck everyone!!!

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Nutrisystem Update Week 15: Celebrating 25 Pounds Lost So Far! #NSNation

January 26, 2013
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Nutrisystem 25 pounds lost

Time for our weekly  Nutrisystem update and I have big news:  I’m celebrated a milestone this week with 25 pounds lost in 15 weeks! I know that some people might look at this and think that taking nearly 4 months to lose 25 pounds seems slow, but it’s an average of 1.66 pounds per week so I’m pretty thrilled with how I’m doing. Since there’s no 25 lb Nutribear, I created this early Valentine to reward myself!

Do I wish I could lose more, faster? Of course! But I just keep reminding myself that all the experts say slow and steady is healthier and easier to maintain in the long run. Compared with other methods I’ve tried, I’m definitely finding this plan the easiest to follow and it’s really helped us both to re-evaluate our relationship with food and relearn what proper portion sizes look like.  Tracking everything we eat has become such a habit that I’m sure we will continue even after finishing the program. We also have such a great variety of food options that we rarely feel deprived, which I’m learning is another key to success.

The other big news this week is that we’re going to continue on the Nutrisystem program for another 3 months! We’d originally planned to do 4 months, but are SO happy with how things are going and not getting tired of the meal plan at all…plus, we are both on such a positive course toward meeting our weight loss goals that we can’t quit now. We’ve each got less than 20 pounds left to go! BIG thanks and HUGS to our Nutrisystem advisor Meredith for supporting us with positive feedback and words of encouragment each week, and for arranging for us to continue!


Now for this week’s weight loss update. I lost 1.2 lbs this week for a total so far of 25.6 lbs lost…woohoo! Daisy’s papa didn’t lose anything this week, but didn’t gain either. He’s lost a total of 42.2 pounds in 15 weeks, so having a zero week isn’t fazing him much. One of the most important lessons we’ve learned is to just stick with it and don’t get discouraged. If you’ve missed any updates or want to see a weekly breakdown of our weight loss, you can check it all out below:

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Nutrisystem Update Week 13: The Nutribears Are Taking Over! #NSNation

January 12, 2013
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nutrisystem bears

We’re celebrating our progress by showing off our Nutribears this week! In addition to the great meal plans and online support tools we get,  Nutrisystem also rewards members for their weight loss by sending a bear designed especially for every 10 pounds lost. Each cute critter has a name. Woof Woof Papa recently earned his 40 pound “Determination Bear” and I’m super happy to make room for my very own 20 pound “Commitment Bear”. With a total of 6 bears earned so far between the two of us, and lots more pounds to lose, we’re going to have to find a special spot for them before they take over!



After putting the holiday eating season behind us, I’m thrilled to report that we are both back on track and making great progress: The hubby lost 3.5 pounds (for a total so far of 40.3) and I lost 2.4 (for a total of 22.8)!!! If you missed any of our previous updates, here’s the breakdown of how we did in weeks 1-12:

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Walk In Sync Humane Dog Walking and Training System: Fast, Easy and FUN!

January 7, 2013
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humane dog training

One of the most common challenges of being a good pet parent is teaching our dog good manners. Whether you’ve got a dog who pulls, jumps on people or lunges at other dogs, you know what a hassle it can be. Sometimes it can even make you not want to go certain places with your pooch…and that’s no fun! It’s also stressful trying to figure out what to do about it since everyone has an opinion.

One thing we learned early on with Daisy from her Humane Society trainer, is that choke collars are a big NO-NO. We all love our fur kids and it’s super important to use a humane and fun method to teach them good manners. It’s not only cruel, but also ineffective to use punishment, pain or force in attempting to train your dog. This applies whether you have a new puppy you are training as you raise them, a juvenile, or an adult dog who has developed some bad habits that need to be addressed.

I recently connected with veteran trainer, Alecia Evans, who introduced us to her fun and highly-effective humane walking and training system: Walk In Sync. We’re SO excited to be able to share this invaluable solution with our fellow pet parents! Here’s Alecia with an intro message from her training website to give you an idea of her friendly approach, and the resources you get with the system.

What is Walk In Sync?
  • The Walk In Sync Humane Dog Walking and Training System is pain-free for your dog and stress-free for you.
  • Designed for superior comfort with soft but sturdy webbing, fully adjustable girth and neck straps, and reflective tabs for night walks.
  • The expertly designed harness has a training clip at the front and a walking clip at the back to assist you in eliminating the pulling habit in minutes, without ever pulling, choking or damaging your dog or puppy’s neck, trachea and throat.
  • The exclusive Accu-grip leash design gives you the confidence and control to be the leader your dog has been begging you to be.
  • In addition to the leash and harness, you get full access to an exclusive “Members Only” video site which includes the Walk In Sync 3 Easy Steps and Puppy Training Videos.

walk in sync

Why You’ll LOVE Walk In Sync:
  • Walk In Sync isn’t just a harness. It’s a system that teaches YOU how to teach your dog!
  • Painless, fun, veterinarian recommended and dog approved!
  • Washable, light-weight and dries quickly!
  • Saves lots of time and money; no need to hire a trainer!
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
  • Comes in 4 cool colors: Red, Turquoise, Chocolate Brown and Black!
Learn More and Save 30% When You Buy Walk In Sync:

The Walk In Sync Sport Harness & Leash plus access to the members-only videos is $52 at www.WalkInSync.com where you can also read more and watch video testimonials, too! As a special discount for readers, Get 30% OFF when you use Walk In Sync Promo Code: wis30 and order by 1/31/13!

Also, be sure to check out the NEW Walk In Sync Home Study Course and learn 6 Secrets Your Dog Wants to Teach You!

Connect with Fans of Walk In Sync and Get To Know Alecia Evans:

This is a sponsored post written by Woof Woof Mama on behalf of Walk In Sync.

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Nutrisystem Update Week 12: Welcoming 2013 and Putting the Holidays Behind Us! #NSNation

January 5, 2013
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weighing in after the holidays

Happy New Year everyone! Hard to believe we are already 5 days into 2013! It’s always a bit of a let-down as the holiday season comes to a close, and things start to get back to normal. Before Daisy’s papa and I start putting away all the Christmas decorations and cleaning up around here, I just wanted to bring you a very quick  Nutrisystem update on how we did this week.

In addition to New Year’s Eve and a day watching Bowl Games on New Year’s Day, we also celebrated the hubby’s birthday this week…so it was a FUN but challenging week! I got a little carried away with the bubbly and we both overdid it with splurging on Chinese food and a few other favorites. Although we managed to hold it together pretty well, I’ll admit that I’m relieved to be putting the holidays behind us so we can really get back to the business of eating healthy, getting fit and losing weight!

This week was the first time that I’ve actually gained weight, putting on 0.6 lbs while Woof Woof Papa managed to lose 0.6 lbs! If you’ve been keeping up with our updates, you already know that he gained 4.1 over Christmas and I barely lost any that week (-0.2) so it’s good to get focused and back on track quickly after a couple weeks of no-progress. As I mentioned last week, I think it’s super helpful that we already have our plan in place and know that it works, and our New Year’s resolution is simply to “Stick to the plan!”

So far, I’ve lost 20.4 and the hubby has lost 36.8. We’re still feeling pretty good about that, even though we still have a ways to go to meet our goal weights. Here’s the breakdown in case you missed any weeks:
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