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  1. Oh I'm a Kashi nut! I too am struggling with all these do better eat better things. I've lost over 50 pounds in the last year and want to loose at least that much more. I haven't tried the shakes, I think I'm afraid of them after things like slimfast. I've got to add to this.. Kashi has a GREAT soft cereal bar.. go joint vocalpoint (check my blog for details it's FREE) and get $2 off coupons for them.

    Any advice on adjusting to get those 5-6 meals in a day? I'm trying and it's suprisingly HARD!

  2. Oh I'm a Kashi nut! I too am struggling with all these do better eat better things. I've lost over 50 pounds in the last year and want to loose at least that much more. I haven't tried the shakes, I think I'm afraid of them after things like slimfast. I've got to add to this.. Kashi has a GREAT soft cereal bar.. go joint vocalpoint (check my blog for details it's FREE) and get $2 off coupons for them.

    Any advice on adjusting to get those 5-6 meals in a day? I'm trying and it's suprisingly HARD!

  3. i came over from SITS…fun blog…love it!

    first, anything Amy's is delish! i love that company and they only put out the best, or at least that's my thought. second, i totally need to get back into my fitness routine…after kiddo #4 and hubs traveling, the last 3 months have seen me working out like 4 times…not good!

  4. i came over from SITS…fun blog…love it!

    first, anything Amy's is delish! i love that company and they only put out the best, or at least that's my thought. second, i totally need to get back into my fitness routine…after kiddo #4 and hubs traveling, the last 3 months have seen me working out like 4 times…not good!

  5. Oh…I have strayed…yep. Used to do only organic, 75% raw etc, but now….UGH!
    My quick fix though is black beans. I cook up huge batches, freeze them and throw them in everything. All of my kids LOVE them and they even make up their own "dips" on a daily basis with them 🙂

  6. Oh…I have strayed…yep. Used to do only organic, 75% raw etc, but now….UGH!
    My quick fix though is black beans. I cook up huge batches, freeze them and throw them in everything. All of my kids LOVE them and they even make up their own "dips" on a daily basis with them 🙂

  7. How awesome! I'm especially excited about that shake mix! YUM!

    This was a cool post for me today. Food has been a bit of an issue lately….you see….we recently found out we are expecting another baby!!!! And food can be a difficult thing when you are newly pregnant!

    In the midst of all the nausea and fatigue, I'm so thankful to have your blog! Fitness Fridays encourage me to stay strong and continue on in my workouts and stuff.

    You rock! Have a lovely weekend, my friend!

    – Kate 🙂

  8. How awesome! I'm especially excited about that shake mix! YUM!

    This was a cool post for me today. Food has been a bit of an issue lately….you see….we recently found out we are expecting another baby!!!! And food can be a difficult thing when you are newly pregnant!

    In the midst of all the nausea and fatigue, I'm so thankful to have your blog! Fitness Fridays encourage me to stay strong and continue on in my workouts and stuff.

    You rock! Have a lovely weekend, my friend!

    – Kate 🙂

  9. Well, I've falled off the wagon in a big way. Yesterday, I had a a super big gulp and donut for breakfast, a #2 at MacDonalds for dinner and goldfish for dinner.

    But I will admit that the Kashi stuff isn't so bad and Amy's is pretty good too. And definatley the boca chicken patties and burgers — I like those better than Morningstar. Although morning start breakfast links rock! I used to eat eggbeaters and the breakfast links every morning. Very tasty and very filling. What happened?

  10. Well, I've falled off the wagon in a big way. Yesterday, I had a a super big gulp and donut for breakfast, a #2 at MacDonalds for dinner and goldfish for dinner.

    But I will admit that the Kashi stuff isn't so bad and Amy's is pretty good too. And definatley the boca chicken patties and burgers — I like those better than Morningstar. Although morning start breakfast links rock! I used to eat eggbeaters and the breakfast links every morning. Very tasty and very filling. What happened?

  11. DiPaola Momma:

    Wow!! You've lost over 50 pounds in the last year??? That's amazing!! Just curious, but how did you do it?

    Don't be afraid of shakes, if you are working them into an already healthy diet. I think people get into trouble when they supplement lots of meals to lose weight and then go back to old habits after the weight is gone.

    I do buy the Kashi soft cereal bar…you are right, they are great!

    Advice for adjusting to 5-6 meals:
    1. Add salad!
    2. Plan meals ahead…I find if I have something to look forward to, it's much easier to walk away from the table
    3. Eat every 2-3 hours. There's something about knowing I'll be eating again soon that also makes it easy to walk away.
    4. Eat food you like.

    ~S

  12. DiPaola Momma:

    Wow!! You've lost over 50 pounds in the last year??? That's amazing!! Just curious, but how did you do it?

    Don't be afraid of shakes, if you are working them into an already healthy diet. I think people get into trouble when they supplement lots of meals to lose weight and then go back to old habits after the weight is gone.

    I do buy the Kashi soft cereal bar…you are right, they are great!

    Advice for adjusting to 5-6 meals:
    1. Add salad!
    2. Plan meals ahead…I find if I have something to look forward to, it's much easier to walk away from the table
    3. Eat every 2-3 hours. There's something about knowing I'll be eating again soon that also makes it easy to walk away.
    4. Eat food you like.

    ~S

  13. Have you tried Kashi Go Lean frozen waffles? I eat them every day… love 'em. Loads of fiber and protein and no refined sugar! The strawberry flavor is my favorite.
    And peanut butter on apples is my favorite snack! I'm with ya!

  14. Have you tried Kashi Go Lean frozen waffles? I eat them every day… love 'em. Loads of fiber and protein and no refined sugar! The strawberry flavor is my favorite.
    And peanut butter on apples is my favorite snack! I'm with ya!

  15. Congrats to the winner, and thanks for a list of some new things to try and incorporate in our household. I need some new things.

  16. Congrats to the winner, and thanks for a list of some new things to try and incorporate in our household. I need some new things.

  17. Our kroger just got a big redo (one of the most exciting events of my 2008, thank you very much)and we now have the peanut machine where you grind your own peanut butter. I cannot tell you what joy this brings me. Number one, because it is super fun to turn on the big noisy machine and watch the PB gloop out. And number two because it is all natural – nuttin but peanuts (did you get that? haha!) – and so much cheaper than organic, and has a great texture and does not have to be refrigerated.

  18. Our kroger just got a big redo (one of the most exciting events of my 2008, thank you very much)and we now have the peanut machine where you grind your own peanut butter. I cannot tell you what joy this brings me. Number one, because it is super fun to turn on the big noisy machine and watch the PB gloop out. And number two because it is all natural – nuttin but peanuts (did you get that? haha!) – and so much cheaper than organic, and has a great texture and does not have to be refrigerated.

  19. Sandy, I love that you posted pictures of each item. I love to eat Kashi cereals but never tried some of the other items they offer. Boca burgers are an item I've eaten but not those chicken ones. My husband likes Amy's brand of frozen food but I think I'll try that feta one.

    I don't know if you have Trader Joe's in your area but it's a great place to buy many healthy items at great prices too. They have premade salads that are delish, low in calories and ready to eat.

    I think I'm going to like your Fitness Fridays. I'll definitely be back. 🙂

  20. Sandy, I love that you posted pictures of each item. I love to eat Kashi cereals but never tried some of the other items they offer. Boca burgers are an item I've eaten but not those chicken ones. My husband likes Amy's brand of frozen food but I think I'll try that feta one.

    I don't know if you have Trader Joe's in your area but it's a great place to buy many healthy items at great prices too. They have premade salads that are delish, low in calories and ready to eat.

    I think I'm going to like your Fitness Fridays. I'll definitely be back. 🙂

  21. Vickie:

    I do put dressing on my salad. I use the Kraft Balsamic Viniagrette on everything. I don't use a ton–just a drizzle (I don't really measure it either).

    Sometimes I'll use olive oil, vinegar and Natures Seasons.

    On a very, very rare day, I may use salt, pepper and lemon juice.

    ~S

  22. Vickie:

    I do put dressing on my salad. I use the Kraft Balsamic Viniagrette on everything. I don't use a ton–just a drizzle (I don't really measure it either).

    Sometimes I'll use olive oil, vinegar and Natures Seasons.

    On a very, very rare day, I may use salt, pepper and lemon juice.

    ~S

  23. I love protein shakes! quick and easy meal, can't beat that. I also love the kashi bars! I buy them in bulk at sams.

    I am quite late, but better late than never! Merry SITSmas!

  24. I love protein shakes! quick and easy meal, can't beat that. I also love the kashi bars! I buy them in bulk at sams.

    I am quite late, but better late than never! Merry SITSmas!

  25. What fun suggestions for meals – I've tried some of those brands and have to agree the flavor isn't sacrificed at all!!

    Also, I had to let you know, thanks for stopping by the blog yesterday and helping with my computer woes! I tried your reformatting and it works (although by that time, I was too tired to do the font/text sizes over again!) : )

    Have a great weekend!

  26. What fun suggestions for meals – I've tried some of those brands and have to agree the flavor isn't sacrificed at all!!

    Also, I had to let you know, thanks for stopping by the blog yesterday and helping with my computer woes! I tried your reformatting and it works (although by that time, I was too tired to do the font/text sizes over again!) : )

    Have a great weekend!

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