My weight-loss journey using Advocare and eating clean

April 16, 2014 By callie 1 Comment

My Story:

I love a good weight-loss story…except when I am the subject and I have to cut out sugar! My son is 7 months old and I finally decided enough is enough and it’s REALLY time to get this baby weight off.

During my last pregnancy I put on ~~some~~ a lot of weight so of course getting it off has been tough. Above is the picture of my weight after having the baby. I started at 174 then got stuck at 165 for the past 7 months.

I am not one of those mom’s whose weight falls off while breastfeeding or can fit in my pre-pregnancy jeans. Let’s be honest, I am still wearing my maternity jeans. I wear mostly black because it’s slimming right? Well black shirts and yoga pants. But it’s time for a change and I wanted to involved all of you! I want to share my victories, and defeats and let you know how my journey goes.

I decided to try out the Advocare 24 day challenge because I needed a plan. I hear about Advocare at least once a day from different people so I decided to sign up. This is NOT a review this is just what I am trying to loose weight and I paid for it!

What I am doing to loose the weight:

This is how I feel about Advocare. You will not loose weight unless you decide you have had enough. No diet or plan will work unless you are committed. What I like about Advocare is you eat clean and have a plan. I started eating healthy a few days before I started the challenge and have been on the challenge for 5 days and the have lost 5 pounds! (I wrote this on sunday so it’s been a few days since then

This is a 24 day challenge of eating their meal plan and taking their supplements. You eat 6 small meals a day so I normally dont get hungry.

Postives:

I have lots of energy, am loosing weight and eating clean. It is safe for breastfeeding mommas like myself and this is the only cleanse I have ever found that I am do while nursing.

My husband graduates on May 9th and my goal is to lose 10 pounds but I might just surpass it!

Goal by Next sunday:

Weigh 155 or loose 5 pounds.

I will let you know how it goes!

Btw I signed up for Advocare and I know lots of people do it as a business as well as take their products. I signed up to get a discount and use their products. I would be happy to help any of you if you are interested in their products to give you more info and you can follow along and see if it works for me!

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Bogo tickets to the Denver outlaws games!

April 16, 2014 By callie Leave a Comment

Check out the nation’s fastest growing sport at Sports Authority Field at Mile High this summer. The Outlaws are Denver’s professional outdoor lacrosse team and provide fun, affordable entertainment that is perfect for a family outing, date night or a guys or gals night out. My readers get BOGO FREE for Denver Outlaw tickets this season with this exclusive Denver Outlaw coupon. Go here to grab it!

I know for sure my boys will want to go to some games this year. For all you mommas grab some tickets for your boys and hubbies and send them on a man-date! I do that every now and then and me and my little girl go and get out nails done!

Here is the home schedule for this season:
Denver Outlaws Lacrosse Game
May 4th 2014

Denver Outlaws Lacrosse Game
May 17th 2014

Denver Outlaws Lacrosse Game
May 30th 2014

Denver Outlaws Lacrosse Game
Jun 14th 2014

Denver Outlaws Lacrosse Game
Jun 21st 2014

Denver Outlaws Lacrosse Game
Jul 4th 2014

Denver Outlaws Lacrosse Game
Jul 20th 2014

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Walmart and Wild Oats team up and drive down organic prices! HOT NEWS!

April 16, 2014 By callie 8 Comments

*Neko Sam winner of the organic/non organic flash giveaway of a mystery prize! Winner has 24 hours to claim your prize. You can email me at thewasherfamily at iCloud.com or message me on my Facebook page!

Walmart, the nation’s Largest Grocer Works with Organics Pioneer to Relaunch Brand and Save Customers 25 Percent or More on Organic Groceries. I love to eat organic food and serve them to my family as well and the only deterrent sometimes is the price. I was looking at a bag a organic flour. It was $11 and 15lbs I think, they I looked over to the 50lb bag or regular flour that is only $9 and it made me sick because I know more people would buy organic if they could afford it!

Originally introduced in 1987, Wild Oats will relaunch at Walmart starting this month with a new, more affordable price point on quality products covering a broad variety of categories – from salsa and pasta sauce to quinoa and chicken broth. Customers will save 25 percent or more when comparing Wild Oats to national brand organic products.

When I lived in Little Rock, AR I shopped at a Wild Market and loved it! They had great food at great prices and I am so excited to see them teaming up with my BFF Walmart!

Check out the video below because everyone deserves the choice! #wildoats4all

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Heart Charts giveaway

April 15, 2014 By callie 9 Comments

Welcome to the Heart Chart Communication Tool Giveaway

What are your love languages? Those are important things to know when you are in a relationship!

Studies demonstrate that men and women tend to have significantly different communication styles. Ironically, effective communication is among the most critical elements of a healthy relationship! Heart Charts help couples bridge those natural communication styles keeping their relationships happy, healthy, and sustainable. Read donnahup.com’s full review here.

We’re giving one lucky reader their very own Heart Chart!

*Giveaway open world wide! Giveaway ends 4/21/2014 at 11:59pm EDT.

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The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open world wide, 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Heart Charts will be responsible for product shipment to winner of this giveaway. My blog is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, YouTube Pinterest Instagram or Bloglovin. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.

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Come along with me on my weightloss journey starting with a TEN calorie treat!

April 15, 2014 By callie 91 Comments

“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #TENways http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV”

This last baby had me pushing 200 pounds and I have weighed around 130-120 most of my adult life. PHEW that is hard to admit! You never ask a girl how much they weigh but during my journey I am committed to being 100% transparent and tell you all the details good and bad.

I started a weight loss program last week, which I will blog about tomorrow, and I am going to share the tips and tricks that help me on my weightless journey.

The thing with me is I have a massive sweet tooth. I am on a gluten free, dairy free diet and in order to succeed I have to treat myself every now and then but I found a 10 calorie sweet treat that curbs my sweet tooth.

Nothing says treat like a glass of any of the Four DPSG TEN beverages or sodas and I picked up all 4 at my local Walmart. Does anyone else pour their soda in a fancy glass like me? It makes me feel like I am REALLY getting a treat and let’s face it you barely ever use the china you got for your wedding.

Chasing around 4 kids all day will wear you out so at night I like to take a warm bubble bath along with my glass of 10 sweet sweet calorie 7 up TEN, A&W TEN, Sunkist TEN, or Canadian Dry TEN.

If you want to pick some up for yourself, go here to their website and score a coupon! I know all pricing is different but in my Walmart the TEN products were cheaper than the regular which is extra sweet!

I get 500 calories a day to eat whatever I would like so drinking a glass of any of the 4 DPSG soda’s barely tips my toe into my allowance!

I have to tell you I am a root beer kind of gal and the A&W TEN hits that sweet spot. It has so much flavor and calms my sweet tooth when I feel like I want to cheat on my diet. I feel like I am slurging when I drink my daily glass of A&W TEN but I am far from it!

To make any diet successful you have to have a plan and I am on a diet that is well laid out and I work my glass of any of the Four DPSG TEN beverages or sodas into my daily meal plan.

I am down 5 pounds in 1 week and feel great and not deprived at all since I get my daily glass of any of the TEN products.

I also found these super cute mini bottles. They fit right on my diaper bag so I can grab one on the go.!

Want to see what’s inside my diaper bag….take a look!

1. Every must in diaper bag essentials is a big bag because a lot is going to go in it!

2. Diapers and wipes

3. Sunkist TEN or any of the DPSG TEN products because a girl has to bring something for yourself!

4. toy for the baby

5. EOS lipbalm

6. Extra cloths and possible a superman cape because you never know when you will need your little one to be a superhero!

7. Aden and Anias blanket…softnest blanket ever!

8. A trusty nursing cover

If you want to connect more, follow Dr. Pepper Snapple Group on Facebook here!

Or tweet them something sweet on Twitter!

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Yum Earth Organic Easter Candy Giveaway

April 11, 2014 By callie 9 Comments

Shave Mob prize pack giveaway

April 9, 2014 By callie 2 Comments

We have joined up with Acadiana’s Thrifty Mom and a few other AMAZING bloggers to bring you this super fun ShaveMob Prize Pack Giveaway! And since everyone has to shave this is an awesome prize to win!

ShaveMob is an awesome new concept on buying razors. They are quality, affordable razors delivered right to your door. You can read Acadiana’s Thrifty Mom’s full review HERE!
One lucky reader will win either a women’s or men’s Shave Mob shave kit of their choice. Simply enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win:
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Jelly Belly Easter Gift Box Hump Day Flash Giveaway!

April 9, 2014 By callie 15 Comments

Welcome to the Jelly Belly Easter Gift Box Hump Day Flash Giveaway!

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for HUMP DAY FLASH GIVEAWAY!

Thrifty Momma Ramblings teamed up with a great group of bloggers to present this great 6 Hour Flash!
We love these 1 dat flash giveaways because it’s super easy to enter and over in a flash! So don’t wait! Enter now!
One lucky winner will receive a Jelly Belly Easter Gift Box with 40 different flavors (17oz box)!
This is a $15.99 value and has 40 different Jelly Belly flavors!
Giveaway is for USA only and ends in 6 hours! 04/09/14 at 11:59PM EST!
Just enter using the Rafflecopter below. Good Luck!
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Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. This giveaway is not sponsored by a company. Thrifty Momma Ramblings is responsible for prize fulfillment. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to US, 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

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Mom to Mom Diapers exclusively at Safeway stores

April 9, 2014 By callie 20 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mom to Mom.

Have you heard of Mom to Mom diapers exclusively sold at Safeway stores? I had not even heard of these diapers and I have a Safeway within walking distance of my house! I have 4 kids and have tried out a lot of diapers and I have a favorite brand but it’s also the more expensive brand so for my last baby, I decided to switch brands and try to save money. What I liked about the more expensive diaper was not only the leakage protection but the softness of the diaper. And to be honest the ones I am using now are not that soft

The Mom to Mom diapers have both of those qualities! They have great leakage protection and are so soft! The reason these diapers are so soft is because they have a soft Hypoallergenic Liner that contains Vitamin E and Aloe which is perfect for that new baby skin.

Summit normally wears a size 4 but I was happy to see he could wear a size 3 as well in these diapers. The smaller sizes have more in the pack so that’s a better bang for your buck.

They have a great fit and I never was worried the diaper would come undone.

The diapers also have the size diaper on the back so you can tell what size your using. This comes in handy because babies grow out of diapers pretty quick and if you have a pack of diapers you took out of the packaging, sometimes it is hard to tell what size diaper it is and these make it easy.

My son is a little roly poly so the extra leak protection comes in handy.

Safeway understands Moms needs and Mom to Mom is offered at a value to help families save more so next time you are in a Safeway store, check out these diapers!

Let me give you a glimpse inside my life…

There are dirty dishes, dirty windows, bathroom breaks with an entire entourage, mandatory trips outside just so I can clean the dirty dishes and this is what my kitchen looks like.

If you look really close, that is me doing the dishes from inside, while looking outside at my son on a pallet watching his older siblings play. Basically I figured out how to get the dishes done, let the kids play outside while I do the dishes and not have to worry one bit about if my son will leak through his diapers. If your a mom of small children you know how I feel. It is so hard to balance all the things during the day and the last thing I want to have to worry about is diapers and with Safeway Mom to Mom diapers I don’t have too.

My heart melted when as I was rushing and trying to finish the dishes and about 10 minutes outside this little boy was all tuckered out. He had fallen asleep. I guess all that playing outside was just to much I know these outings are short lived since he isn’t crawling yet but right now while he stays in 1 place I can enjoy 5 minutes of dish washing while watching all 4 play!

Using Mom to Mom diapers is one less thing I have to clutter my mind with because I know they do the job and I have a lot more important things too worry about.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mom to Mom.

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#FightToxins with Seventh Generation

April 9, 2014 By callie Leave a Comment

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Millennial Central for Seventh Generation. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating

Did you know that of the 80,000 synthetic chemicals introduced into the marketplace since 1976, the EPA has only required testing on less than 10%?

The Cause:

When I looked at these sweet faces, my son and nephew, I know I only want the best for them and that includes researching what chemicals I use in my home. I teamed up with Seventh Generation to help spread awareness about the importance of chemical reform in the United States. Seventh Generation is one of my favorite companies and I buy their products regularly. There are so many things I cannot control in my world but I can control what my kids are exposed to in my home. I want to give my kids the best start they can have.

Why I care:

My husband’s side of the family is plauged with diabetes and my husband has asthma and allergies. I have been working to have a healthy home since I started having kids and not one of my kids has allergies or asthma and I think it is part to how we use safe products in our home. 2 more reason why I try to live safer is because first my grandfather had a lung disease and he tried everything you can imagine to live a healthier life to combat it. My sister is also living with severe food allergies so she lives a very healthy lifestyle and both people have inspired me to try and live the healthiest I can.

Why this cause is important:

Scientists have linked exposure to chemicals to lots of healthy risks including cancer, learning disabilities, asthma, birth defects and so much more!

What can you do? On April 30th if The Toxin Freedom Fighters collect 100,00 signatures they will deliver a statement to congress demanding reevaluate the Toxic Substances Control act since 1976. I know it’s hard to believe one person can make a difference but we can and Seventh Generation is leading the charge!

I literally cannot believe so many toxins have not been tested and I think if we want to try to find the cures to cancer and lots of other illnesses, maybe we should delve further into the chemicals we use on a daily basis.

What Changes I have made:

One thing I have been doing with my kids and use safe hand sanitizer. I am all for hand sanitizer but with all the alcohol in some of them. I just don’t like they are safe. My little girl still sucks her thumb so I have to be careful what she uses because her thumb goes right to her month.

I now read food labels more, I try to serve my family “real food” not synthetic pretend food! If I cannot pronounce the ingredient, we probably don’t need to eat it! And of course this is on top of only using safe cleaning products in my home.