Signs of April

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Disclosure: I am a part of the  Nutrisystem  Nation Blogger Program. The below mentioned products were provided free of charge in exchange for my honest review. Please do not start any weight loss or diet regimen before consulting with your physician first. Week 4 of Nutrisystem has came to an end and for once in my life, I am happy to hop on the scale on Monday mornings. This used to be a dreaded task therefore the 2 scales in my home were covered in dust. I've had a HUGE amount of support while on Nutrisystem. Not only my husband who is doing a weight loss program with me but my friends and family as well.  Last week my weigh in was a little disappointing as I had gained 0.8 lbs. This week I was thrilled to see that I had lost 4 pounds exactly. From 191.4 last week to 187.4 this week. That is motivation within itself! Could I do more? YES! If I did a little more exercise I'm sure I could get a few more pounds a week off and that is definitely a goal. ...

Disclosure: I am a part of the  Nutrisystem  Nation Blogger Program. The below mentioned products were provided free of charge in exchange for my honest review. Please do not start any weight loss or diet regimen before consulting with your physician first. I just finished week 3 of Nutrisystem. The time is flying by! This week I actually gained a little less than a pound. I'm not very happy about it but I figure that is to be expected from time to time. I'm pretty well dedicated to the program but there are times that I fall a little short of my 1500 calorie plan so that may be some of the problem. I spoke with my counselor this week and she highly recommends that I meet that at least 1500 per day but no more than 1799 so that is a goal that I am working very hard on. I'm definitely getting my water in each day though. I have a 24 oz water bottle that I refill at least 4 times per day so that really helps me. Another positive in my weight loss journey is that my husba...

Disclosure: I am a part of the  Nutrisystem  Nation Blogger Program. The below mentioned products were provided free of charge in exchange for my honest review. Please do not start any weight loss or diet regimen before consulting with your physician first. I just finished up my second week on Nutrisystem and so far so good! I am still sticking exclusively with the program and not having any regular foods other than the add ins that I am supposed to have. Is it easy? Not all the time. Especially when I am cooking for the kids. Sometimes I just want to sneak in a bowl of buttery mashed potatoes and I fought the urge for a Snickers bar at work for 4 days but I keep thinking of the end result.  Being on the Nutrisystem program has really taught me a lot about portion control. There are many foods that I can eat as my add ins but I just have to measure out the portions. For instance, I bought a bag of pistashios that I would normally have gone in 2 days. It lasted me ...

This post is sponsored by Dasani. All opinions are that of my own and will not be influenced by any sort of compensation. It has been a very hot and humid summer so far here in Tennessee! Being outdoors a lot in my garden and in the pool I definitely need something to help me feel refreshed. I get tired of plain ol' water ALL the time so it was time for a little twist. Dasani sent me a little kit with 4 Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters. Lemon, Berry, Lime and Apple. Apple is by far my favorite! I prefer to drink mine over a glass of crushed ice vs straight from the can. It's great sitting poolside! There are several different flavors to choose from so try them all to find the sparkle that works for you! What Makes You Sparkle? Tweet it to @dasaniwater with the hashtag #SparklewithDasani  What makes me sparkle is seeing my family altogether in one place. As my kids are getting older it's harder to keep them at home. There is nothing like having an en...

Thank You to Petmate for sending me their products free of charge in exchange for my honest review. I received the following items to base my review:  Chuckit! FireFly™ LED Ball: It allows for late-night fun. This ultra-bright, multicolor LED ball fades between colors, creating a constant motion helping dogs- and their playmate- keep their eyes on the ball.  (2) JW® PlayBites™ Caterpillars: They are designed to hold a variety of treats and excite canine senses. This indestructible caterpillar is great for family road trips or fun outdoors. (2) Aspen Pet® Self-Cooling Mats that conforms to ambient room temperature, keeping your dog cool and comfortable. The non-toxic cooling gel absorbs body heat and no water or refrigeration is required. The caterpillar has been a HUGE hit with Marley. He throws it around and jumps and plays for hours with it! You'd think it was his new best friend by the way he walks around with it in his mouth all the time. He ev...

Disclosure: I am a part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program. The below mentioned products were provided free of charge in exchange for my honest review. Please do not start any weight loss or diet regimen before consulting with your physician first. As part of the  Nutrisystem  blogger program, I received my 28 day supply of food, along with the Fast5 program. Fast5 changed everything about my life this first week. I could no longer run to the fridge and just grab something that I normally would. No matter the portions. It was strictly their 3 meals with fresh veggies. No fruit. Here is a little play by play of the last 7 days.  Day 1 was ROUGH. I am not one to normally eat before noon so when I had my breakfast muffin, EnergiZING shake, and water all before noon, I found myself to be super hungry throughout the day. I was weak and dizzy, had a headache the entire day and felt just plain BAD all day long but I kept the goals in mind and stuck w...