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My Weight Loss Story

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Senior Year of High School was my heaviest weight I have ever been. All my life I've been known as the fat kid, I was easily targeted each day and it was a struggle for me to get up each morning just to go to school because I hated it. To me it was dreadful just going to school and hearing the laughs from the kids  that would make fun of me day in and day out, worst part is some of them were even my own friends or at least I thought they were. I would come home each day and cry my eyes out because of the hurtful words that were thrown at me on a daily basis. You start believing the things people say and thinking your worthless, as a child you want to be accepted by your peers, am I right? I then covered myself up in jackets a lot even during the summer time, I didn't care if I was sweating from layers of clothing. So I started thinking I was worthless and it just made me eat more and the weight packed on throughout the years and continued into adultho...

Go Veggie Foods Review!

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Did you know that you don't have to be lactose intolerant in order to eat cheese alternatives such as   Go Veggie  foods? As you may know I have made some major life changes to my lifestyle and that includes eating more nutritious foods .So I came across these cheese alternatives in the store and thought I have got to try these, just thinking of all the recipes I could make made my mouth water! I found them on the web and sent them an email in hopes to review their products for my blog! I was sent some coupons redeemable for free products of my choice and I couldn't wait to try them! Whether your living a healthier lifestyle or have food allergies then you too can enjoy these outstanding cheese alternatives! Here is why! Lactose Free Dairy Free Delicious Here is my lunch from the other day that I made using a slice of Swiss cheese for my turkey sandwich! It didn't have an overwhelming taste of the Swiss at all, it was ...

Casey's Gourmet Cookies Review!

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Warning, be prepared for your mouth to start watering and I'm going to tell you why because today I'm going to discuss these delightful decadent cookies with you all today! I was sent a sampler box of cookies from  Casey's Gourmet Cookies  for review and all I have to say is these cookies are addicting! What makes them outstanding is that they are a non profit organization to improve independence and the quality of  life for mentally and physically disabled adults through employment and training. What makes a cookie perfect to you? Is it the crunchiness A soft and chewy cookie or more of the ingredients such as Fruit Chocolate Or the taste? Blueberry White Chocolate: I absolutely loved this one, think blueberry muffin but with white chocolate chips and baked to perfection in cookie form! Loved the juiciness and freshness of the blueberries paired with the smooth creaminess of white chocolate. Sugar Cookie with Spr...

Daiya Foods Review

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Whether you have a food allergy such as dairy, gluten or just watching that figure   Daiya Foods  are right up your alley! I've seen their products in stores before and have wanted to try them for quite some time now because as you may know I've been on a mission to get healthier and lose weight! I then checked them out on the web to learn more about them and their products and here's what I learned. Cheesy Melty Facts: Dairy Free Gluten Free Soy Free Free of Artificial ingredients and preservatives Free of Hormones I loved the cheese lovers pizza ! Offered the right amount of sauce and was super cheesy! Loved it! Products: Pizza Cheese Lovers Fire Roasted Vegetable Margherita Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Cheese Slices Provolone Cheddar Swiss Cheese Shreds Cheddar Pepper jack Mozzarella  Cream Cheese Style Spreads Chive and Onion Strawberry Plain Cheese Wedges Jalapeno Garlic Havarti...

Purina Healthy Lifestyle Motivation

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I'm on the road to making healthy changes within my lifestyle such as eating better and exercising a lot more! I joined a local Curves gym and have lost a total of 87 1/2 pounds within a years time! Whenever I get the chance to take a walk I grab my iPod, my water bottle and run out the door, especially since it's summer time and we've been having beautiful weather on the daily. I don't know what it is about walking but I love it, maybe it's the weather or the scenery. So since I took the step in finding a healthier lifestyle Purina sent me this wonderful package for my family and I to take the challenge together!  Flip Camera  Bandana Dog pedometer Leash Dog Bowl Dog water bottle Custom journal with fitness tips for the family nutritional information 

Purina Dog Chow Light and Healthy Review!

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I was sent some samples through Purina for review of their new dog food of Dog Chow Light and Healthy to share with my family and friends! I can't wait to see what they think of the product!  The best thing of all is that they also sent along some coupons how awesome is that? Especially if their dog likes it too!!

Tumbador Gourmet Chocolates Review!

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I love to eat sweets whether it's caramel, chocolate, peanut butter you name it I like it! When I came across these gourmet candies online I knew I had to review them! They have some of the wackiest flavors such as chocolate mixed with chili and they also offer the familiar ones as well such as toffee bark, yum! So let me get started because I bet I have your mouths watering now! Tumbador Chocolate  sent me an array of their products for review including their candies and also their sweet, nutty and flavorful energy bars! Chocolate Toffee Brickle- Sweet buttery toffee layered between luscious dark chocolate, this was outrageously delicious and did not last long in the house because it was that good! Salted Peanut Crispy Rocher's- smooth and creamy chocolate with toffee clusters mixed with nuts and rice giving it a crispy texture, tastes like a riced crispy treat but better! Chocolate Pretzel Nuggets- -Fruit and Nut Bars- These snac...