Product Review: Thomas' Toast-R-Cakes

My mother picked up some new breakfast choice last week. Among her purchases was the Thomas' Toast R Cakes. I was skeptical about them because they are rather thin and questioned how worth my calorie intake they might be. However, I gave them a try out of curiosity and my love for corn muffins. Much to my surprise, these babies are quite tasty! I slipped one in the toast spread a bit of butter and jelly and it was game time. These are scrumptious, flaky, and moist. I love them! I sliced up a banana on the side to have with a cup of tea and it was heavenly. I highly recommend them at just 110 calories which translates to 3 points plus value. #WINNING

What's your favorite muffin flavor?

Work Out Wednesday | Review: Saucony Fastwitch 5 Sneaker

This Workout Wednesday I wanted to share a review! I've been feeling less motivated these days so I decided to the next best thing. I bought a cute pair of sneakers to inspire me to keep pushing forward in my fitness endeavors. I found these beauties at my local Marshall's Shoe Store and surprisingly they were under $40. I've never owned a pair of Saucony's and was curious to find out their capabilities. I feel like I always go after Nike's just out of habit but this time around I totally wanted to try something new. These are called Saucony Fastwitch 5. Of course the pink drew me in but when I put them on they felt amazing! 

(here's a photo of them on my feet)

Logistics:

• Sizing: I am usually an 8 or 8.5 but these run a bit small. I had to get a size 9.5 so be careful!
• Flexibility: I love how much stretch I get in these. During my spin class I was able to flex and arch my feet comfortably. Running in these on the treadmill is a breeze
• Weight: These are very light weight although looks may be a bit deceiving. There's plenty of support.
• Structure: The mesh layer allows plenty of breath-ability for my feet, so there's no worry about stinky sweaty feet after a tense workout, a major plus.

Pros:

• They are super duper cute, I love pink and black. These two colors are practical for all four seasons and add enough pop to keep you excited about hitting the gym.
• Very light weight, flexible, and comfortable. 

Cons:

• I'm not too sure if it was my gym's flooring, perhaps the wax was fresh, but I felt the grip was a little slippery when I was doing a few Pilates moves. I found myself sliding all over the damn place.
• They run very small so like l said a size and a half larger might be your best bet.

If you are feeling drab in the fitness department, inspire yourself with a brand new pair of sneakers! And don't forget to grab your water bottle and stay hydrated. Too much is never enough! Better safe than sorry. 

Review: Wheat Thins Flatbread Tuscan Herb Crackers

It's time for another review: Wheat Thins Flatbread Tuscan Herb Crackers. These crackers are absolutely delicious. The flavor is very bold and in your face. I love that they are big enough so that you only really need 2. Just cover it in some laughing cow cheese spread or dip it in your soup! It is a great product and makes for a great bread substitution for sandwiches as well. Plus its 60 calories per serving #winning

Here are the stats:

Points Plus: 2!

Score:

A

Review: Kind Oats & Honey Clusters with Toasted Coconut Granola

Kind Oats & Honey Clusters with Toasted Coconut Granola

If you are a fan of the kind bars you are definitely in for a nice treat. These taste absolutely delicious sprinkled into oatmeal or greek yogurt! It adds that extra umph to an ordinary snack or meal. The toasted coconut adds a pop of flavor that you actually anticipate. You never know when its coming. I love that its 100% whole grain, gluten free, has protein and even fiber. Talk about nutritious! 

If you are wondering what's so great about it, just take a peak at the nutrition facts:

Pros: A nice serving of protein and fiber. It also comes in a bag that can last you for about a month or two!

Cons: It can be a bit pricey depending on what you are willing to spend on granola, around $4-5 a bag!

Where you can buy it:

• Whole Foods
• Pathmark
• Safeway
• Kroger
• Trader Joe's
• Fairway
• Marshalls
• TJMaxx

I give this product an A+

Product Review: The Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle Cheese Wedge

Hey ladies! I thought I would share a quick review on a great little food product that I cannot live without now. I decided to try The Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle Cheese Wedge! It is spreadable cheese wedge that tastes amazing. I usually stick to the french onion flavor but something told me to try something new. 

I love this new flavor! It is absolutely delicious. I love pairing it with ritz crackers, using it as a dip for carrots,  sandwiches, and even throwing it in omelets for a spicy taste. I think its the perfect cross between queso dip and cheese. It is extremely creamy and so low fat. All I'm saying is give it a try, you won't regret it either.

If you are wondering what's so great about it, just take a peak at the nutrition facts:

Pros: It is perfect for a quick snack and it adds such a pop of flavor. It's only 35 calories, that means 1 Points Plus value in WW terms!

Cons: It's a bit pricey at about $3-4.  But it lasts a while depending on how much you eat. However, when there are sales, you bets believe I am almost always racking up!

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It's also available in a variety of different flavors, how about that!

I give this product an A+

Review: Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt

Hey ladies! I thought it would be great to share a new product with you all that I am absolutely loving at the moment. Dannon Light & Fit has jumped on the greek yogurt train and man is it amazing! Dannon has a great variety of flavors to choose from like: blueberry, strawberry, cherry, and vanilla. 

Here's the nutritional label:

I love that it is only 80 calories compared to other major Greek yogurt brands like: Chobani that average in at about 130 calories. This one has less and its the exact same sized container can you say #winning! The protein count is another perk for me and guess what its not lumpy or too thick. It truly is smooth and tasty!

I first tried the blueberry flavor and thought it was delicious. It has fruit at the bottom and a rich taste.

Strawberry is my favorite flavor so far. It is so sweet, thick, and creamy! I love slicing a banana to add in it.

Vanilla tastes really good topped with granola and I even add it to my smoothies for a flavor boost!

I give Dannon Light & Fit Greek: A+

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Weight Watchers Points Plus Calculator Makeover

This cute, chic, ingonito product is my weight watchers calculator. I bet you wouldn't even know it just by looking at it.  A couple of months ago I bought the newly revamped Weight Watcher's Points Plus 2012 Calculator and found that there were different skins being offered to transform it into something fun and unnoticeable.


Skin It is the company that carries the cool neat stickers.  At my WW center these skins were priced at $1.95.  However, if you want one that is more specific to you, you can log on to Skinit.com and customize your design there for $14.99!

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I remember before getting this skin I would feel totally awkward whipping out my calculator in public because of the doofy WW logo on the front of it. (Unfortunately I did not get a chance to take a photo of it before the skin makeover) Now people are drawn to the calculator always wondering if its a mirror. I get so many compliments and after I explain what it is everyone is shocked. I love that it makes getting healthy kind of stylish!

What are your go to health/fitness tools?

GNC Mixed Berry Whey Protein

So after some convincing after reading Glo's GNC Banana Creme Whey Protein Review, I decided that not only that I wanted to try it but I needed an extra source of protein. According to SparkPeople, I wasn't meeting my daily protein requirement and needed a quick fix.  So off I went to my local GNC, who had a banging grand opening sale going on, to try out a flavor that was versatile, tasty, and well priced.  

So What Did I Choose?

Much to my luck, I was able to score the 2 LB GNC Mixed Berry Whey Protein, a cute pink blender ball shaker, and a $10 Gold Card for the grand price of $35! (Mind you, the 2LB container is originally priced at $40 alone) Steal or what?

What's The Nutrition Like?

Anyhow, I use this protein powder for smoothies after the gym. It revives me after a long hard work out and it is something to look forward to.  I also use the powder as a meal replacement on the days I don't go to the gym. It has 20grams of protein in one scoop, whoa and it's only 110 calories! Peep the label below:

How does it taste?

Delicious, I love that it blends so well with almost any fruit combination. The mixed berries taste is so fruity, very sweet, and summertime like. It tastes great in water and it tastes good in milk! If you love mixing all different kinds of fruits in your smoothies then this flavor will be perfect for you.

The Rating

I give this product a 5 out of 5! I can't wait to make another smoothie.

Are you meeting your daily protein requirement?

Do you drink protein shakes?

What's your favorite flavor?

Polar Heart Rate Monitor Review

I am so excited to finally share my Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor review with you ladies! I purchased the Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor in Pink & I love it! It is a gym must have if you are serious about calorie calculations, increasing endurance, and the health of your heart.  I highly recommend you fitspos purchase one.

Let's get into the review!

Here are the features: (taken from the website)

Measurement features

• Automatic age-based target zone – bpm / %
• Average and maximum heart rate of training
• Heart rate – bpm / %
• HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarm
• HRmax (user set)
• Manual target zone – bpm / %
• Polar OwnCal® – calorie expenditure
• Polar OwnCode® (5kHz) – coded transmission

Recording features

• Totals
• Training files (with summaries) – 10

Training features

• Graphical target zone indicator
• HeartTouch – button-free operation of wrist unit

Watch features

• Backlight
• Date and weekday indicator
• Display text in English and a crapload of other languages
• Dual time zone
• KeyLock
• Low battery indicator
• Time of day (12/24h) with alarm and snooze
• User replaceable battery
• Water resistant – 30m

Why I love this model:
Because it is easy as hell to use. It is not to complicated to set up at all it took all of maybe 10 minutes max to put in my settings. It is also light weight and not too heavy or bulky like other heart rate monitors I've seen.


It also comes in a cute color scheme that applies to me. I wear pink and other fun bright colors on the day to day so it blends in quite well. It is also available in 3 other popping color schemes. Talk about variety :)

The chest strap is wonderful because it is adjustable, flexible, and very comfortable. When working out I forget that its even there and it isn't visible through my tops. The strap is also machine washable which is a plus because we all know sweat can smell a little funky after awhile!

The strap also works right away all you have to do is dampen the strap, so you don't have to wait until you are dripping with sweat to get a reading.



This heart rate monitor automatically calculates your target heart rate zone and it tells you if you are in or out of it immediately and there are 3 different viewing screens on the monitor #winning

It is SO affordable at $100 retail price but I got mine on sale at Sporting Goods for $89.00 and Amazon has them priced even cheaper then this!

In addition, the Polar brand has a phenomenal reputation of being high quality and very trust worthy





More Reasons to Love It:

• It is easy to read, no blurry screen or anything
• The calories burned according to the machine did not add up to the FT4 & it really opened my eyes to seeing that I've been burning a whole lot more calories than I ever ever thought!
• I was skeptical of the readings at first, but on a high intensity workout and a low intensity workout I noticed that the calories burned added up to my energy level so I've quickly become a believer!
• During bouncy exercises such as the elliptical or jumping rope it still kept a consistent reading #yay
• It beeps every time your heart rate increases or decreases (which is annoying as hell) but guess what?  You have the option of turning it off can I get a #woowoo
• It's not too complicated or high tech. It honestly is a basic accurate heart rate monitor for beginners

What could be better?

• The online tracking feature is a little misleading. It says you can track your data online which is in fact true. However, but you have to type it in manually which I'm okay with but other heart rate monitors automatically let you perform this without putting in data so some clarity would be appreciated from the jump!
• P.S. It's advertised as Pink & Purple but it is in fact very PINK, just a heads up!
• Other than that I am quite content with this product :)

Rating: 5 out of 5 

Overall, this heart rate monitor is a great tool to accompany all physical activities. If you don't need a GPS, complicated programming, or a high price tag then this item is for you! It is phenomenal and reliable, trust me!

Do you own a heart rate monitor? 

If so what brand?

Veggie Cream Cheese Review

Hey ladies! I have to put you all on to my yummy favorite breakfast must have, Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese. I've been experimenting with cream cheese flavors and this by far has been the best one I've found. It literally is composed of onions, celery, and carrot pieces which makes the most divine taste. Pair this cream cheese up with a onion bagel and it is divine!


Where to buy: Pathmark for about $3
Similar Product: Philadelphia Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese offered in Reduced Fat*
Pros: Super tasty!
Cons: Does not come in reduced fat so it has a bit more calories/points plus values
Rating: I give this a 4 out of a 5! It's worth the 3 points plus value in my book ;)

What's your favorite Cream Cheese Flavor?

New Product Find (GNC Pro Performance Whey Protein)

My shake made with skim milk

Hey ladies,

So I recently realized that I was failing to meet the suggested amount of protein that I should be in taking for my diet. So I thought about several different ways to alter my diet. Then I considered protein shakes. So I done a little bit of researching, I considered several different brands. I then came across GNC Pro Performance. This brand has several different flavors and after reading the reviews and comments I decided to go with the Banana Cream Flavor. This flavor is so delish! It reminds me of a banana-flavored milkshake, and it definitely has helped me to make my recommended amount of protein in take.  Below is some information that I found via WebMd.com

Dieters. When shedding pounds sensibly, the goal is to lose body fat but maintain lean muscle mass. Protein helps you do that. Protein foods tend to be more filling, so they delay hunger, making it easier to stick with your weight-loss program. Just keep an eye on the calories and portion sizes of your protein choices when including them in meals and snacks.

Protein shakes

As interest in health and nutrition grows, more and more people are trying protein shakes as a way to lose weight or enhance their sports performance. What do protein shakes consist of, and what are their true benefits? Here's some information to guide you.

 

What are protein shakes?Protein is one of the body's main building blocks for muscle, bone, skin, and other tissues. Used often by athletes, protein shakes come in many combinations of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. They can range from 100% protein to mostly carbohydrates with a little added protein and fat. Protein shakes come in a variety of flavors in powder form or in ready-to-drink packages, such as cans or foil packs.

How much protein do you need?Almost all people can get the protein they need from whole foods and drinks in their diet. The recommended daily intake of protein for healthy adults is 0.75 g of protein per kilogram of body weight, or about 45 to 56 g of protein a day

Whey protein is:

·       A protein found in milk

·       Fast-absorbing

·       In your body for a shorter time

·       A good supplement after intense workouts

New Food Find!!!

So lately I’ve been trying out some new products and I must say i'm in love with both!!! The Turkey Burgers by Jennie-O hava a great flavor and don’t require any additional seasoning. I usually have a difficult time seasoning turkey ground meat because its always dry, this really irks me! Oh and did I forget to mention their only 200 CALORIES! YUMMM! I purchased the burgers at my local Wal-Mart for approximately $7.00, and for 12burgers that’s a great deal to me! These burgers are great for people whom are watching their figure and also seeking flavorful, fast, meal ideas!

Hey be sure to check back and let me know if you try this product, I’m sure you will enjoy it!