Quaker Medley

Quaker Medley is a great alternative for those who love the Starbucks oatmeal. They have fruits and nuts, and a number of choices for flavors. Plus, they are less than $2 per cup.

NYC

The Nude York City is a great nude. It would be appropriate for most skin tones. I highly recommend it. It's not sticky or anything.

Holiday Voxbox

Goody Quikstyle Paddle Brush (Retails $11.99)

This brush wasn't my thing. It had hard bristles and didn't soak up the water. I can't even use it on my daughter. She pushes it away. It might work for those who blowdry and brush, but I don't really do that.

  

Quaker real medleys oatmeal cup! (Retails $1.79 a cup)

This oatmeal is delicious! Just add water and microwave for 45 seconds. And it easily rivals Starbucks brand.

 

Kiss Nail Dress (Retails $6.99)

 I'm excited to try these. I wish I'd gotten a different design though. I got ones that look like bubbles.

 

Eboost pink lemonade (Retails $28 for a box of 20 powders)

Great taste and boosts your energy. Good product

 

NYC Liquid Lipshine (Retails $2.49)

I got Nude York City. I love the color and it's not sticky, which we women know, is really annoying when you have long hair. I carry it with me all the time.

 

 Sole Society Coupon ($25 off your first purchase)

The site has cute shoes starting at $49.95! 

 

Overall,  I am loving this voxbox!

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge - THE end!

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- last week!

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 11 down

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 10 down

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 9 down

I lost .8 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 8.6 lbs
New challenge total -9.4 lbs
My old total weight loss - 37.8 lbs.
My new total weight loss - 38.6 lbs

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 8 down

I lost .6 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 8 lbs
New challenge total -8.6 lbs
My old total weight loss - 37.2 lbs.
My new total weight loss - 37.8 lbs


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 7 down

I lost 1.6 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 6.4 lbs
New challenge total -8 lbs
My old total weight loss - 35.6 lbs.
My new total weight loss - 37.2 lbs


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Update Week 17

 Plan of attack-
All right. I didn't go by points this week. I calculated my calories in and out on my bodybugg. We'll see if it pays off. I haven't been drinking my green tea like I should, but I'll make up for it this coming week. Also, my son's birthday was this week, and I got him a real cake. We'll see how that plays out. I did count it in my calories, so we'll see.


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15           -14.5 Yehaw!!

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     45.5        -45.5

Measure under bust -              44            -  39.5           -39.5

Measure waist -                        42            -     38        -38

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5       -48

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28           -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80              -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    25 knees / 4 toes               -  25/5

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      220             -230

Inches lost this week -.5
 Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 26


How I ate -
Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37


Mon
 Doing bodybugg this week, but still counting points
chick nuggs-7
p balls-2
lavash-3
prego-1
spinach
cheese-2
soup-5
cake-8
soup-5
pbj-4
chocolate chips-2 
Points-39


Tues


pp-3

1/4 cup oatmeal-4
maple-1
1 tbsp almond slivers-1
raisins

pbj-2

1 Lavash-3

1/4 cp cheese-2
veggies

cake-4

soup-2
beans-2
nuggets-2

1/4 box risotto-4
1 sausage-4
veggies-0

coffee cake-7
Points-41

Wed 

coffee cake -5
dip-5
chick nuggs-3
oatmeal-5
cake-6
couscous-3
pbj-4
pretzels-3
cream cheese- 1
lasagna-7
Points-42

Thurs

Points-

Fri

Points-

Sat

egg- 2
cheese- 2
french toast-6
hamburger-10
baked fries-2
misc-5
birthday cake - 8
crackers - 6
lavash-9
chick-3
Points- 53



Sun

chick-4
wheat thins-4
1/4 cp penne-5
1/2 cp prego-3
3 oz beef - 4
starbucks-5
cake-7
pbj-4
tuna-2
mayo-3
mustard-0
dill-0
lettuce-0
pp-3
Points-44

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 6 down

Oops, gained 1.2 this week.

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Week 16 update

 Plan of attack-
This week I had a number of special occasions with my husband's work. I ate a lot of points on a few days and didn't track at all on others, but I got my bodybugg in the mail and that got me back on track. I only hope the last few days and all the extra workouts I put in haven't made me gain. 


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15           -15

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     45.5        -45.5

Measure under bust -              44            -  39.5           -39.5

Measure waist -                        42            -     38        -38

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5       -48

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28           -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80              -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    22 knees / 4 toes               -  25/4

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      200             -220

Inches lost this week -.5
 Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 25.5


How I ate -

Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37


Mon

40cheezits-6
2wheat thins-1
pp-3
cheerio bars-4
lc eggrolls-5
1/2 so swed mbs-5
choc-4
cake--8
cheesetoast-6
pizza & wings (uhoh)-24
Points-70
Exercise-zumba-30

Tues
chick nuggs-6
cracker-7
cc-6
pp-3
oatmeal-2
breakfast-6
lentils-1
pdip-5
Points-36
Exercise-zumba/hiit-30


Wed 
breakfast-6
pp-3
chick nuggs-3
so enchilada-7
cheerio bars-6

Points-
Exercise-

Thurs

Points-
Exercise-

Fri

Points-
Exercise-

Sat

green tea-0
2 chicken nugget- 3
protein powder-3
5 chick nuggs-6
bbq-1
crackers-2
cream cheese-3
potstickers-7
cheerios-5
pb-2
maple syrup-1
bbq dinner- 15

Points-47
Exercise-

Sun

oatmeal-3
raisins -0

lavosh-2
spinach and mushrooms-0
prego-1
cheese-1
avocado-2
chick nugg -3
cali burito-7
itty bitty-3

cake-6
coffee-2
strawberry dessert-3
popcorn-3

Points-36
Exercise-



I'm 5'9.5, so I've calculated my points through to my
Weight - points - my points
267      - 41      - 36
260      - 40      - 35
253      - 39      - 34
246      - 38       -33
239      - 37       -32
230      - 36       -31
223      - 35       -30
216      - 34       -29
209      - 33       -28
202      - 32       -27
195      - 31       -26
188      - 30       -25
181      - 29       -24
174      - 28       -23
167      - 27      - 22
165 (Yeah right. lol) Maintenance -

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 5 (Week 15 weigh in)

I lost .6 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 7 lbs
New challenge total -7.6lbs
My old total weight loss - 36.2lbs.
My new total weight loss - 36.8

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Week 15 update

 Plan of attack-
Time to get back on track. I've been less than serious about my point tracking lately, and I really have to make sure I'm calculating the points for every single piece of food I put in my mouth, and I need to make sure that I don't go over my points, even if I'm exercising. 


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15           -

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     45.5        -

Measure under bust -              44            -  39.5           -

Measure waist -                        42            -     38        -

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5       -

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28           -

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80              -

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    22/4               -  

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      200             -

Inches lost this week -
 Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 25


How I ate -

• Monday -

protein powder- 3
1 prunes-0
10 raisins-0

3/4 cup oatmeal-6
Maple syrup-1
brown sugar-0

3 chick nuggs-6
carrots-0
chips n cheese-5

12 wonton pizza bits-8

fettucini alfredo-4
soup-3

strawberries-0
1 tbsp FF whipped cream-0
1 tbsp Chocolate chips- 2


----
points used so far - 37
Exercise - zumba-60

• Tuesday

EAS whey protein  1 serving-3

Prunes, dried, 1 prune

Raisins, 10 raisin peanut butter-1

Corn Chex Cereal, 1 cup (1 serving)-3

Milk, 1%, 1/4 cup-1 chick nugg-3

Honey Roasted Turkey Breast (Deli Select Ultra Thin), 2 oz-2

Bread, whole wheat (including toast), 2 slice-3

Romaine Lettuce (salad), 1 inner leaf

Yellow Mustard, 0.5 tsp 1 potato- 3

Thin crust pizza , 2 serving -10 cheese-6 carrots

Oranges, 1 large 1 tbsp choc chips-2

----points used so far -37
Exercise -  zumba - rest day

• Wednesday - 

oatmeal-4

pizza-10 crackers-4 lcrolls -5 2 meatloaf balls - 6 mashed cauliflower-6 cracker-3

---points used so far -38
Exercise - zumba- walk - 60

• Thursday

pp- 3
oatmeal-4
lc rolls- 5
crackers-6
choc-2
taco-8
cup-o-cake-4
choc-2
----points used so far -34
Exercise -zumba- sexy mama (5lb weights0 45mins- circuit training-15

• Friday -

1 choc pp -3
10 raisins-0
diced veggies-0
dip-5
pb&j-10
1 slice whole-grain toast-1.5
Salad-0
4oz turkey breast deli slice-2
noodles-4
tacos-12strawchoc-2
----points used so far -39.5
 Exercise -zumba latin workout - 20 -0 2.5 mile walk-35

• Saturday -

donut-5
4 inch turkey sand w/cheese-7
2 orange-0
banana- 0
1/5th hamburger-3
6 Doritos-2
chick-2
pp-3
Mexican lasagna-8
ff sour cream-1
graham-4
salsa-0
choc-2
strawberries-0
----points used so far - 37
Exercise -zumba-20 4 mile walk-65

• Sunday - 

protein powder- 3
3 orange-0
mex lasagna-4
fat free sour cream-1
salsa-0

cheezits-6
.5 fat-free honey Greek yogurt -2
1 cup cheerios- 3
peanut butter bar- 9
1 cup spaghetti-5
3/4  sausage-3
1 portabella pizza-2

----points used so far - 38
Exercise - Zumba

Black bean casserole

8 servings 6 points each

Tips

Try this as a burrito

Ingredients

2 cans black beans (reduced sodium is best) 1 can Yellow Sweet Corn 2 package Mixed Vegetables, frozen 12 ounces Chicken Breast, no skin 1 cup Onions, raw, chopped 2 tsp Garlic 1 tbsp Cilantro, raw, 1 Avocado season to taste with: cayenne pepper cumin salt

Directions

sear chicken in a pan with onion and garlic. Add vegetables and cook until thawed. Add black beans and corn, then add the spices. Top with avocado and cilantro. You can eat this over lettuce or rice.

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 4 down

I lost 1.2 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 5.8 lbs
New challenge total -7lbs
My old total weight loss - 35lbs.
My new total weight loss - 36.2

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Week 14 Weigh in

2.2LBS over the last two weeks.

Wonton pizza bits

 6 wrappers = 4 points

24 wrappers -12
3 tbsp prego-1
3 mushrooms (diced)-0
2oz slice light ham or turkey (diced lunch meat)-1
1 oz cheese-2

Heat oven to 350.
Spray cookie sheet. Lay out wonton wrappers. Top with sauce, diced mushrooms and ham, and cheese. Leave a small edge around the wonton for sealing. You can leave the pizza bits open faced at this point, or wet the edges and fold it over to seal each wonton. Spray top of wontons. Poke with fork and bake for 15 minutes or until brown. 

update 14

 Plan of attack-
  My mom visited, and I got a lot of exercise in, but I ate more points than I should a number of days. I didn't go over my weekly points, or even my exercise points, but I went over my daily points. That's okay though, because I was allowing myself to enjoy her visit, and I did. I'm going to try planning my meals this week. I'm trying to budget and lose weight at the same time, so I think this might help. I'll give it a try. 


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15            -15

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     45.5        -45.5

Measure under bust -              44            -    40             -39.5

Measure waist -                        42            -     38.5        -38

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5       -48.5

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28           -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80              -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    22               -  on my knees (4 on my toes!!)

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      130             -200 baby!!!

Inches lost this week - 1.5
 Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 25


How I ate -


Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37

• Monday -

pp- 3
oatmeal-3
lasagna- 5
pizza-6
bread- 9
almond bar-1
wheat thins-4
ground beef- 3
avocado-1
coconut milk-1

----
points used so far -36
Exercise - zumba-20 walk - 45 bollywood - 45

• Tuesday

pizza-6
chicken nuggets-12
WASA n cheese-3
cracker-2
peanuts-4
pretzels-2
steak-10
----points used so far -39
Exercise -  zumba -30

• Wednesday - 

Today is b-day splurge day, so I won't be too sure of points today, but I will best guess it. 
pancakes, bacon, and eggs -17
cheese-3
cracker sandwich-1
burger w/ tapenade-5
chocolate cake - 13
sandwich-7

----points used so far -46
Exercise - zumba-20 cardio - 20 walk 25

• Thursday

chick nugg-5
peanut butter balls-2
snack-4
so lasagna- 7
sandwich - 12
crackers-3
cracker-2
chicken& veggies-4
reeses-6
----points used so far -45
Exercise -zumba-cardio-50

• Friday -

breakfast sand-5
reeses-3
cheese n crackers-4
turkey sand -4
froyo-4
chick/chips/cheese-12
cookie ball-2
fruit desert-3
----points used so far -37
 Exercise -zumba-20 walk-20 cardio/strength-20

• Saturday -

pp-3
1/2 bagel-3.5
cream cheese-1.5
chicken tacos-8
burritos-6
pb balls- 3
doritos-3
crackers-3
chick/avocado-9
chex&milk-6
----points used so far - 46
Exercise -zumba-30-walk-20

• Sunday -

pp-3
crackers-1
chick nugg-10
dip-5
nachos-8
crackers-6
cc-2

----points used so far - 35
Exercise - Zumba -circuit training- 15-walk-45