EGG WHITES INTERNATIONAL

I've been ordering from Egg Whites International for about a year now. My family and I go through a ton of egg whites! I use them in almost all of my recipes. I find myself ordering 2 to 4 gallons at a time and I do this about once every 2 months or so. Like I said...we eat a ton of egg whites! Ha ha!



I always stick with the best and I found that the best brand for me is through Egg Whites International. They're always reliable, their packaging is safe and secure and they always offer FREE SHIPPING. *LOVE IT*

Egg whites are one of the most important dietary supplements when dieting, bodybuilding, and it also comes down to just wanting to eat healthier. This is what I use and I will always use them. That's how much I trust their product and brand =) Thanks Egg White International for offering me the best!

BE PRESENT YOGA CLOTHING LINE FOR MEN & WOMEN

I was given the opportunity to try out a brand of yoga clothing that I've never heard of before, called Be Present. I am so glad I did find them! They gave me a Chakra Tank in Island Blue that I instantly fell in love with. It's the prettiest blue I've even seen! My tank has a cool little symbol on the back that means "The Throat Chakra". It means if I'm feeling shy, to wear this blue tank and it will increase my communication and creativity. *LOVE IT*



Be Present has so many great yoga clothes to choose from too. They've got pants, capri's, shirts, tanks....you name it. I found my tank top to be soft and very comfortable to wear. Not too tight, it fit just right.

Here are some amazing perks with Be Present Yoga Clothing:

1. Be Present is a small family owned business that is environmentally friendly and every item of clothing they make is made in the USA.

2. Each article of clothing is made from recycled plastic bottles and organic cotton. Technically my tank is made with 3 to 5 plastic bottles that were found in landfills. I thought that was some amazing new info! Plastic bottle make clothing! Who knew?!

3. Order $75 or more and get FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING. Woot! Woot!

4. Not only do they have a women's line, but a men's line as well =)



* I would like to thank Be Present for letting me try out their clothing line. I highly recommend checking them out and seeing what they have available for you.

CAPELLA DROPS

Some of my recipes, you'll start to notice have flavored Capella drops in them. I LURV ME some Capella drops. They are not sweetened, just flavored. And they're potent. You won't want your tongue to come in contact directly with Capella drops. It feels really funky and almost makes my tongue feel numb {Yes! I tried it and it wasn't very fun! Ha ha!}. A little bit goes a long ways too! They have some great flavors to choose from and I as you can tell I have several. Actually I have more than this, but I didn't feel like pulling them all out. Ha ha!





You can use these to flavor anything and everything. From your yogurt, protein shakes, oatmeal's, pancakes, omelets, french toast....you name it! There are also some flavor drops for your water too. These one's are sweetened to make your water taste even yummier and most of them are some type of fruity flavor. I haven't bought any flavored water one's yet, but I think that's what I'm going to try getting in my next order. For now, I just have the regular Capella Flavor Drops and here are some of my all time favs:
1. Graham Cracker
2. Toasted Almond
3. NY Cheesecake
4. Pumpkin Spice
5. Vanilla Cupcake

You can order these from Netrition.com They cost about $4.50 each and like I said a little goes a long way, so they'll last you awhile. They have a TON of flavors, so go check em out! You'll love them!

PB2 - POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER

Peanut butter is a huge staple in my house. My kids eat it every day and we can go through a jar of peanut in one week...easily. But, dipping into the peanut butter jar is restricted on my diet. I mean, I can still have it, but 2 Tablespoons has a whopping 200 calories and 16g Fat. I'd rather save my calories and fats for quantity rather than quality. What I mean is, on my diet, I get hungry FAST. So, 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter just isn't going to cut it in my diet. I need FOOD! But, I miss my peanut butter.



That's when I came across PB2 and it has totally saved me! It's real peanuts! Just in powdered form. What they do is slow roast their peanuts and then press them to remove fats and oils. What's left behind? Peanuts that are now in powdered form! Pretty cool, huh?

Once you mix your 2 Tablespoons of PB2 with 1 Tablespoon of water, you've got your peanut butter back. It's creamy, smooth and just as delicious! But, with less calories and fats! Woo hoo!

Nutrition Facts - 2 TBS
Calories: 45
Fats: 1.5g
Carbs: 5g
Protein: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g



You can find PB2 at some health food stores {you may have to pay twice as much for it} or you can do what I do and order it from Netrition.com. Search for PB2 and you'll notice there is a regular peanut butter and there's even a chocolate peanut butter. That's awesome too! They both taste delicious!





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TORANI & DA VINCI SUGAR-FREE SYRUPS

By now, you're probably wondering what is Torani or Da Vinci sugar-free syrup. I use Torani or Da Vinci syrups in many of my recipes. These sugar-free syrups help add flavoring and sweetness to my meals. I even use a Tablespoon in my coffee every morning. I suggest having a few of these on hand. There are TONS of flavors out there, but you're most likely to use the vanilla and caramel flavorings the most.



You can find these syrups at almost any store. You'll find them in the coffee aisles. Also, I've been able to find them at many health food stores as well as Netrition.com .

If you head to Netrition.com, you'll find tons of fun syrup flavors to choose from, compared to trying to find them in the stores.

Torani and Da Vinci syrups are sweetened with splenda and have no calories, no carbs, and no sugars. It's like a freebie when it comes to cutting calories in your diet! Woo hoo! Just what I like!

Nutrition Facts - 1 TBS
Calories: 0
Fats: 0g
Carbs: 0g
Protein: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 0g

DEE'S CEREAL

I came across Dee's Cereal through a friend. She suggested that I might like cooking with it and you know what.... I DO! This cereal is fantastic! It has everything you can possible think of in it, except the kitchen sink. Dee's Cereal came about when a man, named Dee Jardine, was suffering from diabetes and decided he needed to change some things in his life, including his diet. He came up with his very own cereal called Dee's Cereal.



Here's what's in it:
Organic Whole Wheat
Organic Yellow Corn
Sweetened Cranberries
Garbanzo Beans
Sunflower Seeds
Banana Chips
Oat Bran
Oat Groats
Flaxseed
Brown Rice
Sesame Seeds
Rolled Oats
Raisens
Barley
Almonds
Millet
Spices

Long list of yummy healthy foods, right? Well, to be honest, this stuff looks like bird seed to me. But, I went to the store and decided to give Dee's Cereal a try. I really liked it! Not only can I have it plain and heat it in the mircrowave like a bowl of grits. But, I can bake with this stuff too!

My only complaint, is it's a little pricey. AND I could only find it at my local health food store in the fridge section. But, to me, the price is well worth it. It's super yummy and packed full of amazing complex carbs. Perfect for sculpting a lean body =) I store it in my fridge to keep it fresh and it's definitely one of my favorite foods to bake with. *Protein muffin recipe coming soon*

Nutrition Facts for Dee's Cereal {1/3 cup}
Calories: 210
Fat: 7g
Carbs: 33g
Protein: 7g




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HOW IMPORTANT IS A FOOD SCALE?

It is very important! I use mine every day, several times a day, and I'd be lost without it! Even while Zack, my husband, is on his bulking cycle, he is always measuring and weighing his food.



The only way a person can lose fat or even gain muscle, is you've got to count! Count your calories. Carbs. Fats. Proteins. They are all important and you've got to have the right amounts throughout the day for them to work properly together. You want to get the best results for your body from your food, right? Start weighing your food and meals. It is SUPER IMPORTANT.

If you're not familiar with a food scale, I promise you, they're really easy to figure out and they hardly take up any room. They're even small enough now, that you can take them anywhere and they travel pretty well. You can find them for pretty cheap and you can find them in almost any store. I bought mine online through CSNstore.com. They had many to choose from and had great prices on them. The one I bought is "The Biggest Loser" brand. I LOVE MINE! I don't know what I'd do without it!

You need to be consistant with your food and diet. The best way to know how much you're eating is weighing your food. My suggestion.....go get a food scale. You'll love having one and you'll begin to wonder how you've gone so long without one.




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