Numbers

When the scale decides it wants to stop, it gets to be a bit sad. I have been working my butt off, watching what I eat, but then the scale does a stand still. It has even decided it wanted to go up there for a minute. When the numbers start going up, I start getting depressed, I start to ask myself “Why is that number not going anywhere, am I busting my ass for nothing.” I have been afraid {Read More}

National Snack Month Oh My!

Did you know February is National Snack Month! I sure didn’t, what a way to ruin a perfect New Year’s Resolution! Thank goodness there is Yum Yum Dishes, if you are just now starting to follow The Neat Things in Life, then you may not know what Yum Yum Dishes are, well they are hand painted, 4 ounce bowls great for snacking. These neat little dishes, were created by a mom that often over snacked. This was her way to {Read More}

The Scale is Stuck on Stupid!

So for some reason, although I have been working out, and keeping my calorie intake to a certain amount, the scale is stuck on stupid. It does not want to budge. However, I will not get discouraged, I will keep working out, I am going to step it up and work out a bit more then what I have been. I need to get those numbers to move. I am also going to up my calories just a tad bit, {Read More}

Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook Review

WEIGHT WATCHERS NEW COMPLETE COOKBOOK, 4th Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the way Americans are eating today. Packed with 500 delicious and nutrition-conscious recipes, this new edition of the cookbook helps people stay on track and achieve their weight management goals, including information and values for those following the new PointsPlusT program. Home cooks will find recipes from the simple and satisfying Smoky Grilled Brisket and Creamy Mashed Potatoes to new classics like Carmelized Onion, Fig {Read More}

The Biggest Loser

This is my first year, watching The Biggest Loser, I have heard about it before, but never really got into the show. This year as I watched the first episode, I seen one of the girls being almost my size. As she was going up to the scale I looked at my daughter, and asked her if I looked like that, she of course said no, that she thought the girl was bigger them me. Well to be honest she {Read More}

De Odor Works Review

What is De Odor Works: De Odor Works is a revolutionary new deodorant product made entirely of medical grade, lightweight (approximately 2 ounces) stainless steel. Its secret is the unique reaction that occurs when ordinary running tap water and stainless steel combine to neutralize odor. Using stainless steel with running water is a recognized method of eliminating the volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) that cause odor. Stainless steel is biocompatible to human tissue, so you can use De Odor Works anywhere {Read More}

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