Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Grocery Deals
Because of the 4th of July Holiday I will not be getting my ads until this afternoon. I will work this evening on my local grocery store match ups!
NO Excuses!
So last night I had the hardest time sleeping, then around 12:30 Junior woke up screaming! I think he must of had a bad dream because after just 15 minutes of rocking him he went back to sleep. When the alarm went off @ 5:30 I thought for a brief second "Ah why is this alarm going off".
I cleared the fog and got ready to sweat! After just 1/2 a mile Sophia came waltzing in, I told here to just shut the door and watch Mommy! I felt so guilty just "ignoring" her. But I kept treading and got 3 miles done this morning!
Today I am heading out with the kids to Run a few errands and one of our stops is Costco. We normally will all split a slice of pizza, the kids love this. Pizza is not part of the Healthy living plan so I think we are going to skip that today! We are also going to stop by Target and Kmart so I will be sure to post any new deals that I found later today!
Oh, one more thing. I tried that Celsius Green Tea that is a money maker at Walgreens and let's just say it was one of the worst things I have ever tried to drink. It has actual tea leaves in the drink. Have you tried this stuff? If so what did you think?
I cleared the fog and got ready to sweat! After just 1/2 a mile Sophia came waltzing in, I told here to just shut the door and watch Mommy! I felt so guilty just "ignoring" her. But I kept treading and got 3 miles done this morning!
Today I am heading out with the kids to Run a few errands and one of our stops is Costco. We normally will all split a slice of pizza, the kids love this. Pizza is not part of the Healthy living plan so I think we are going to skip that today! We are also going to stop by Target and Kmart so I will be sure to post any new deals that I found later today!
Oh, one more thing. I tried that Celsius Green Tea that is a money maker at Walgreens and let's just say it was one of the worst things I have ever tried to drink. It has actual tea leaves in the drink. Have you tried this stuff? If so what did you think?
Monday, July 5, 2010
My Weight Loss Journey
Ok I am just going to do this! Today I weigh 210 lbs! It is not the most I have ever weighed, however I am on a slippery slope. My entire life I have worked to maintain a "healthy weight". In High School I was always on the "chubby" side until my junior year. Then in college I slowly started putting on the LB's. When Joe and I got married and we both put on a few pounds. My weight would always fluctuate up and down by ten pounds or so.
The big hit to my weight happened in 2004. My first daughter Emma was born that year. Of course I packed on the pounds being pregnant, but that was just the beginning. Emma was born with a heart defect and after 5 1/2 months and many surgeries she passed away. Food became the ultimate comfort for me. If I was sad I ate, if I was mad I ate, and on, and on, and on. Slowly my weight crept up to my all time high of 238 lbs. Then in late 2005 I became pregnant once again. Several months into my pregnancy I discovered that I was gestational diabetic. I followed all the rules given to my by my physician and dietician and only strayed once on my diet (the baby shower my Doc let me eat one slice of cake) through my pregnancy I actually lost weight! When Sophia was born I weighed 220 lbs! I tried to keep up with the diabetic diet and got back down to 214 lbs before I was pregnant with my son in 2008. Once again I stuck to the diet and my weight dropped. Shortly after Junior was born I weighed in at 178lbs. I was so excited and felt so good. So what did I do to celebrate, I ate.
Life with two children became so stressful. Sophia was such a good baby, she was easy to sooth, slept through the night very quickly, and I felt that I knew exactly how to take care of her. All that had changed after Junior was born. The poor little guy had terrible acid reflux and required so much attention. Taking care of Junior required a new set of skills and a lot of trial and error. Let's just say that food became my coping mechanism. Slowly the weight started creeping up again and that is where I am today. Junior just celebrated his second Birthday and I just hit the 210 mark!!!!
So why am I sharing this with anyone who wants to read my blog? Well I am done making excuses. Last year my husband had bought me a treadmill and I stuck to it for 4 months, I was able to do up to five miles a day and was feeling really great, then we went on vacation and I found my excuse. I have gone on the bandwagon on and off again and now I am ready to commit! I am tired of being tired. I am tired of my back hurting. I am tired of my clothes being tight. I am tired of food!!!!!! I want to be in control! I want to be as healthy as possible so that I am capable of taking care of my family and myself for the long run!
One difference this time for me is that my husband is on board as well. He recently has gained an extra 15 pounds and he is ready to lose the weight. What really excites me about this is in the past he has always shunned "healthy food", but tonight we actually had a conversation about what vegetables he would like to have.
Another major motivation for me as well is that my Husband and Daughter both have Heart Conditions (the same my first daughter had). They are both in good health but it is very important that they live a healthy life style to minimize the chance of any complication. So it is my mission to set an example and start living the life that I want for me and my family! My hope is to do update several days a week. I even will be posting any new recipes or techniques that I use that are a success. You will find any new updates on the right of my blog under the listing "Sonia on Healthy Living" Join me on my journey and feel free to share your story or favorite recipes!
The big hit to my weight happened in 2004. My first daughter Emma was born that year. Of course I packed on the pounds being pregnant, but that was just the beginning. Emma was born with a heart defect and after 5 1/2 months and many surgeries she passed away. Food became the ultimate comfort for me. If I was sad I ate, if I was mad I ate, and on, and on, and on. Slowly my weight crept up to my all time high of 238 lbs. Then in late 2005 I became pregnant once again. Several months into my pregnancy I discovered that I was gestational diabetic. I followed all the rules given to my by my physician and dietician and only strayed once on my diet (the baby shower my Doc let me eat one slice of cake) through my pregnancy I actually lost weight! When Sophia was born I weighed 220 lbs! I tried to keep up with the diabetic diet and got back down to 214 lbs before I was pregnant with my son in 2008. Once again I stuck to the diet and my weight dropped. Shortly after Junior was born I weighed in at 178lbs. I was so excited and felt so good. So what did I do to celebrate, I ate.
Life with two children became so stressful. Sophia was such a good baby, she was easy to sooth, slept through the night very quickly, and I felt that I knew exactly how to take care of her. All that had changed after Junior was born. The poor little guy had terrible acid reflux and required so much attention. Taking care of Junior required a new set of skills and a lot of trial and error. Let's just say that food became my coping mechanism. Slowly the weight started creeping up again and that is where I am today. Junior just celebrated his second Birthday and I just hit the 210 mark!!!!
So why am I sharing this with anyone who wants to read my blog? Well I am done making excuses. Last year my husband had bought me a treadmill and I stuck to it for 4 months, I was able to do up to five miles a day and was feeling really great, then we went on vacation and I found my excuse. I have gone on the bandwagon on and off again and now I am ready to commit! I am tired of being tired. I am tired of my back hurting. I am tired of my clothes being tight. I am tired of food!!!!!! I want to be in control! I want to be as healthy as possible so that I am capable of taking care of my family and myself for the long run!
One difference this time for me is that my husband is on board as well. He recently has gained an extra 15 pounds and he is ready to lose the weight. What really excites me about this is in the past he has always shunned "healthy food", but tonight we actually had a conversation about what vegetables he would like to have.
Another major motivation for me as well is that my Husband and Daughter both have Heart Conditions (the same my first daughter had). They are both in good health but it is very important that they live a healthy life style to minimize the chance of any complication. So it is my mission to set an example and start living the life that I want for me and my family! My hope is to do update several days a week. I even will be posting any new recipes or techniques that I use that are a success. You will find any new updates on the right of my blog under the listing "Sonia on Healthy Living" Join me on my journey and feel free to share your story or favorite recipes!
Today I weight 210 lbs
My goal is to lose 30 lbs by September 30th
My Husband Weighs 185 lbs and his goal is to lose 15 lbs
and quit smoking cigars by September 30th!
Target Deals July 4-10
Not the greatest week @ Target but a few good deals! Of Course you never know when a good deal will sprout up!
Danimals Yogurt $1.89
Save $1/1 from the 6/6 SS insert
Final Price: $.89
(My Kiddos love these)
Actvia Yogurt $1.89
or Save $.50/1 printable found here
or Save $1/1 from the 6/6 SS insert
Final Price: as low as $.89
Sobe Life Water $1.00
Final Price: $.50 each wyb 2
Glurcena Cereal $3.50
Final Price: $.50
Frut2O Water $.89
Final Price: $.39 each wyb 2
Kellogg's Ego Waffles $1.75
and use the $1/2 coupon from the 6/20 RP insert
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
AirWick Freshmatic Mini $4.99
$4/1 from the 6/20 SS insert
Final Price: $.99
Finish Quantumatic $5.00
Final Price: $3.00
PERSONAL CARE
Luvs Jumbo Pack Diapers $6.99
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 6/27 RP insert
and use the $1/1 Target Coupon from the 6/27 insert
Final Price: $3.99
Olay Body Bar Singles Travel Size $.97
use the $1/1 coupon from the 7/4 PandG insert
Final Price: FREE
Pantene Travel Size Hair Spray $.97
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 7/4 PandG insert
Final Price: FREE
Pantene Restoratives Anti Humidity Hair Spray $3.99
Use the B1G1 Free Coupon from the 6/27 Parade Magazine
and use the $2/1 from the 6/27 Parade Magazine
and use the (2) $1/1 Target coupons that were in the 6/27 Amazing Brands Amazing Savings Insert
Final Price: Both FREE
Remember that the $2 Coupon is for the one that you are buying and then you can stack the Target Coupons on top of that!
Nexcare WaterProof Bandage $1.14
Final Price: $.14
Free Nabisco Cookie Coupon with Purchase!
Nabisco Cookies Today, print a coupon for a FREE* package of Nabisco cookies when you buy one package of Nabisco cookies and one gallon of milk. Visit the “Cookies and Milk” tab to print the coupon and redeem by July 23rd! Coupon offer ends 7/5/10 at 11:59 PM ET. Just go here to get yours while they last!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Pampers Gift to Grow 10 more points!
Just released another Gift To Grow Code! To get started just go here!
Enter ENJOYYOURSUMMER for 10 points!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Walgreens Weekly Deals July 4-10th
Mars Candy $.89
Buy (1) regular M&M's and (1) Pretzel M&M's
Use the B1 Reg. Get the Pretzel Free Coupon from the 6/27 RP insert
Then hand over the in ad coupon
Final Price: $.05 each wyb 2
Pampers Diapers $8.99
Save $2/1 from the 7/4 P&G Insert
Final Price: $6.99
Huggies Little Swimmers $6.99
Final Price: $5.49
Always Pads or Tampax $5.50
Save $1/1 from the 7/4 or 6/6 P&G insert
Final Price: $4.50 each
Cottonelle 12 Big Rolls $5.99
Save $1/1 from the July Issue of All You
Save $1/1 from the SS Home Mailer we got last week
or Save $.50/1 printable found here
Final Price: as low as $4.99
Bounty Paper Towels 6 Big Rolls $6.99
Save $1/1 from the 6/6 P&G insert
Final Price: $5.99 each
Visine Eye Drops Select Varieties $3.99
Receive a $1 RR wyb 1
or save a $1/1 from the 6/13 RP
Final Price: as low as $.99
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Buy $15 or more and get $5 RR
Dove Shampoo or Conditioner $3.75
Save $1.25/1 or $1/1 from the 6/27 RP Insert
Final Price: as low as $2.50
Dove Deodorant $3.75
$1.25/2 from the 6/27 RP
Final Price: as low as $2.25 each
Dove Body Wash for Woman $3.75
Save $1/1 from the 6/27 RP insert
Final Price: $2.75
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Tide 24-40 loads $5.99
Save $1/1 from the 7/4 P&G insert
Green Works Dish Soap $2.99
Receive a $1 RR wyb 1
Final Price: $.99
Shot Spot Carpet Cleaner $5.99
On Sale B1G1 Free
Use (2) the $2/1 from the April Issue of All You or
Use (2) $1/1 printable coupons found here
Final Price: as low as $.50 each wyb 2
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Buy $10 or more of Participating Products and get $2 in RR
Bounce Dryer Bar $3.99
Save $1.550/1 from the 6/6 RP insert
Final Price: $2.49
Downy Fabric Softener 21-40 load or 70-80 sheets $3.99
Use the $.50/1 from the 6/6 P&G insert
Final Price: $3.49
Tide Stain Release $3.99
Save $1.50/1 from the 6/6 or $1/1 from the7/4 P&G Insert
Final Price: as low as $2.49
Febreze Fabric Refresher $4.86
use the $1/1 coupon from the Home Made Simple Booklet and
the B1G1 Free coupon from the 6/27 RP insert or
Get a free Air Effects wyb Fabric Refresher from the 7/4 P&G insert
Final Price: Two Fabric Refreshers for $3.86,
or (1) Fabric Refresher & (1) Air Effects for $3.86
Febreze Noticeable or Candles $4.49
Save $1/1 from the Homemade Simple Coupon Booklet
Final Price: $3.49
Febreze Air Effects $2.46
Save $1/1 from the Home Made Simple Booklet
Final Price: $1.46
Deal Scenario
Buy (2) Fabric Refreshers @ $4.86 each
Buy one Air Effects @ $2.46
Use (1) B1G1 Coupon from the 6/27 RP insert
Use (1) $1/1 Fabric Refresher coupon from the Homemade Simple Booklet
Use (1) $1/1 Air Effects coupon from the Homemade Simple Booklet
Receive a $2.00 RR
Final Price: $3.32 for all three items, or $1.10 each
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Great Filler Items:
Pencils or Pens $.19 per pack
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