I'm On A Happy Weight Loss High Currently

You know those days/weeks/months that you just put the scale away and want nothing to do with the number that it shows? Oh yeah I've been there, quite a lot. Well how about those days when you start noticing that your clothes are fitting a bit looser and you get excited to pull out the scale? I'm there right now! I pulled out the scale and I've lost 3 pounds in the past few days, which adds to the total of the rest that I have been losing since having Korey. 

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There have been sooo many days that it would be just so much easier to STOP working out and to STOP making myself sweat and to just GIVE UP when it seemed so hard. I keep reminding myself though that if I did I would just be in the same cycle trying to lose those 5 pounds I could be working out of me at that point. 

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I'm just blogging this because I am having a good weight loss high. Trust me I will jump on here and blog when I am feeling all fatty fat and down about myself but these happy days are far and few between. Just remember when you're having a bad day, keep going. There is sunshine on the horizon!

My New Favorite Workout Includes Ballet! It's Easy And You Can Do It Too!

If you follow me on Twitter then you noticed that I posted I was doing a new workout. This one is my favorite by far that I have done in quite awhile and it includes ones of my favorite types of dance, Ballet. I use to take every dance class when I was younger and they were so much fun. Fast forward 18 years and I am now not so light on my feet, or on the scale either.
This workout is based around 6 moves, do the workout twice a week with 1 set of 12 reps for each move. Repeat the circuit only once if you're just starting out or twice if you want to burn more. All you need is a pair of dumbbells 3-5 pounds. Hope some of you enjoy it! 
Do you have a fitness or workout board on Pinterest? Leave a link in the comments so I can follow you!

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My Top Pins On Pinterest and Some New Ones.

I have gotten some GREAT view from my pins on Pinterest. Here are my top pins along with some new ones!

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This pin has been pinned over 1000 times! I have it linked to my page where I posted a few of my new workout collections I copied.

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4 repins for my buffalo chicken pizza!
Here are a few new recipes I have pinned.

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What is your TOP pin? I would love to check them out!

A.C.E. Weight Dietary Supplement Review

I believe I have shared with you before that I have a big problem with energy. I just don't seem to produce it, and as far as my doctor tells me I am healthy. There are days on end where it is really hard for me to get out of bed, I just feel like I laid down and need sleep. It's horrible because I don't get to enjoy time with my family, I always want to just stay home and nap. For the past 2 weeks I have looked forward to taking A.C.E. each morning, and I am a person who usually hates taking pills. You have the opportunity to take advantage and get your own sample of A.C.E! Keep reading for more details.
Recently I had the opportunity to try A.C.E a dietary supplement, and it stands for Appetite Control & Energy. I laughed at the energy, coffee doesn't give me energy, no energy drinks have been able to do it for me so I figured I wouldn't have the energy part at all. The first day that I took A.C.E. I felt awakened. Within 3 hours I still felt like I had energy and wanted to do things. I was able to enjoy the WHOLE day at the Aquarium of Niagara without feeling groggy and ready to take a nap. I teared up at the end of the day with this because I have not been able to enjoy a full day like that. 
Throughout this entire 2 week trial period I have been able to communicate with Grace my personal A.C.E. coach. She was right there for me to answer any questions I had and to let me know how to make A.C.E. work best for me. I wish there were more Grace's in the world, she was so supportive and knowledgeable. She was like a personal cheerleader for me and when you are trying to lose weight it is very important that you have someone who is there to always encourage you. 
Over the past 2 weeks I have lost 5 lbs! I have restarted my exercise routine and enjoyed every day without tiredness! I didn't have an negative experience with A.C.E. and I am glad that there is a product like this out there to help those who have problems with energy and losing weight.  10 of you will be able to try samples of A.C.E. from Grace. Hurry now while the samples last!
For information on pricing, ingredients, testimonials and to place your order, go to: www.grace.lovemyace.com
Grace is offering FREE SAMPLES to the first 10 people to request them!! DON'T DELAY! Simply send an email to grace.lovemyace@gmail.com with subjectline: "FREE SAMPLES - Ashleigh's Blog" and include your mailing address. You must be 18+ and this offer is available to the US only.

New Pinterest Boards

NOTE: I have OOODLES to still scan but apparently my scanner won't work unless I have ink for my printer. Once I can get the ink I will have MANY MORE to share with you! So please stay tuned.
I have a whole bunch of magazine inserts that I have ripped out and saved over the years. Well I need to give rid of them as their really starting to take up space. So I created new pinterest boards and so far My Workout Collection is the biggest hit!

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A Good Excuse To Eat Chocolate; True Healthy Products Review

The next time you're eating chocolate give yourself a pat on the back for eating something healthy! I was lucky enough to be able to review a few products from True Healthy Products , and two of them included chocolate.
*Benefits of chocolate:

• Lowers daily stress and tension
• Increases mental alertness and focus
• Lowers PMS irritability
• Promotes improved personal relationships
• Reduces Sugar Cravings
• Tastes like the finest, luxury chocolate

The Doctors Chocolate and True Healthy Dark Chocolate are two fantastic items from True Healthy Products. Bringing health and chocolate together is a yes for anyone who has some sweet cravings. These items will do more than just satisfy your sweet tooth, they will also help your health.




The Doctors Chocolate:With a nice raspberry covered in dark chocolate, The Doctors Chocolate contains only 20 calories, and 3 carbohydrates per serving. There has been quite the bit of research for the benefits of chocolate to your health. The Doctors Chocolate was made to help lower tress levels and provide a healthy alternative to snacks.
You have ready countless times on how stressed out I am. I have anxiety and PTSD, I am always finding myself over anxious and stressed about everything. I do not take any medications currently so nothing influenced the effectiveness of the chocolate for me. I can honestly say that at my most stressful levels after eating a bite of chocolate and taking a breather I felt calm and clear headed. 

When this chocolate arrived I told my boyfriend what the benefits of the chocolate were meant for and his job was to hand me one when he noticed I was stressing out. Now as much as I wanted to sometimes shove the chocolates back in his face when I was stressed, he was doing what I asked and I was thankful for that.  Usually without any help when I became to stressed out you would find me in the bedroom crying within 20 minutes. However with the chocolate I was am to concentrate on eating it, enjoying it, realizing that I was stressed and take a step back. 
The taste is fantastic, dark chocolate raspberry truffle and no funny taste with it being quite low in sugar. As soon as you open the bag you can smell it. Each one is wrapped individual so they are easy to take with you and store at work or keep in your purse when you're going out and feel you might get anxious. 
BUY:You can purchase your own bag for $49.95 with 65 pieces of chocolate in each bag, there is currently a special that is for a limited amount of time, you get 2 bags of The Doctors Chocolate for the price of one!
True Healthy Dark Chocolate:

• Are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols
• Will help stabilize blood sugar
• Contain no sugar and no artificial sweeteners, sweetened with Xylitol
• Help keep hunger pains away
• Are safe for diabetics and children

Can you believe chocolate without sugar? I know what you're asking yourself, how does it taste?, let me answer that for you. With each of these little bars of chocolate that contain no sugar, I fell in love. Nice smooth dark chocolate that can trick anyone into thinking it is high in sugars. Again there is no funny taste in this, we all know that most of the candies made without sugar are hard to get use to. We're programmed to want that sugar taste and without it everything tastes disgusting. Not the case with True Healthy Dark Chocolate. 
Here is some more information about True Healthy Dark Chocolate from the website:True Healthy Dark Chocolate is a true “Functional Food”. A “Functional Food” is any food intentionally designed to lower the risk of, or delay the onset of, certain diseases, or otherwise provide a health benefit as a result of either adding or removing certain substances from the food. True Healthy Dark Chocolate is a functional food for the following reasons: 1. Sugar-less; 2. Xylitol sweetened; 3. Low temperature processing (preserves anti-oxidants normally destroyed); 4. Organic ingredients (>70%) (eliminates various toxic chemical residues); 5. Added special herbs (to provide specific health benefits).

This is the chocolate to replace all of your other chocolates. Get your girlfriends over watch a movie, have a few chocolates and enjoy yourselves! We all worry about the calories after we eat things, we don't even have to let that cross your mind with the delicious True Healthy Dark Chocolate. 
BUY:You can purchase your own bag of True Healthy Dark Chocolate for $49.95 with 30 pieces in the bag.
Whole 9 Shakes:

• *Improved Heart Health
• *Prolonged Longevity and Anti-Aging
• *Fortified Bones and Muscles
• *Increased Energy
• *Strengthened Immune System
• *Optimal Nutrient Absorption
• *Enhanced Digestion and Intestinal Health

I am always in the habit of forgetting to eat breakfast. Usually I end up getting myself busy with something and before I know it, lunch time has arrived. Then I am shoving everything in my mouth and find myself stuffed. If I  had something for breakfast I would have been less hungry along the day. Thanks to Whole 9 Shakes I am able to simply make myself a drink with enough fruits and vegetables in it to get me through the day and carry myself into lunch. 

More information about Whole 9 shakes from the website:

Instead of synthetic, chemical, or fractionated vitamins usually found in supplements, Activz Whole 9 contains organic, fresh fruits and vegetables that are picked at the peak of nutrient values, and then carefully handled during each stage of production to maintain nutritional integrity. Even the delicate, life-sustaining micronutrients, trace minerals, and phytochemicals are still intact, including their physiological functions or providing optimal digestion, absorption, and utilization of all vitamins and minerals, as well as aid in the defense against serious disease.

I tried these shakes with just water and they still tasted fantastic. I did left one sit a bit and it didn't taste very well. I would recommend drinking them as soon as possible after mixing them. This was a perfect replacement of no meal at all for me and I didn't over eat at lunch.
BUY:You can purchase you own Whole 9 Shakes for $69.95 on the website.

True Healthy Products has a variety of different health and dietary products. Something to suit everyone's needs! *Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Please note that I am not supporting any statements made on behalf of True Healthy Products, only those opinions and statements I have made. I was compensated with products for this review, this did not change my honest opinions.

Quick Health Tips From Women's Health Magazine

While going through my Women's Health Magazine I wanted to share some of their quick tips for health.

• Drink peppermint tea. It helps with sugar cravings and improves your digestion. Have a headache? Give peppermint tea a try!
• If you exercise for 20 minutes 3x a week your risk for Type 2 Diabetes will lower by 33%

Also check out my Fitness pin board for more!

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Healthy To Go Products Review

As you all know I am trying to go really healthy this year. I have doing pretty good so far, one thing I have been trying to fix is my drinking habits. We all know calories are in everything, especially that soda or coffee (yeah, yeah) we have throughout the day. The recommended daily intake is 8 ounces of water 8 times throughout the day. A lot of people cannot stand the taste of regular water, I have to admit after awhile it is boring as well. 

Healthy To Go is here to solve that problem with their vast variety of different flavors that now only spice up your water but help your health as well! Look at this awesome package they sent me filled with a BPA free water bottle, samples of Acia Natural Energy Boost, Go Greens Veggies & Super Fruits, Omega to go, Green Tea energy fusion, Trim energy, and Extreme Berries to go and a cute little lunch tote!

This is by far the most amazing selection of items I have been able to review. With a water bottle that held enough to make each package, which equals out to 16 ounces of water, I knew I would be increasing my water intake easily! As a tip you want to use good fresh tasting water, if you don't like your tap water try bottled water or your a filter!

Acia Natural Energy Boost 

This drink replaces your energy drinks with all natural ingredients. With high levels of Vitamin B and antioxidants this is sure to get your going through the day with ease. I will be honest I wasn't very fond of the after taste. It was a bit bland and fell short with me. However it wasn't bad enough to hinder me from continuing drinking them.

I did feel the pick me up of the drink itself though. It wasn't as sharp as cup of coffee, you were just naturally eased into it with no drowsy side effects either. If you need a little help getting through the day but don't like the jitters and crash that come from most energy drinks I highly suggest this. 

Go Green Veggies & Super Fruits

I will let you know right off the bat this was my FAVORITE drink! If all water tasted like this I would never drink anything else again. To me it had a much more fruity taste than a green veggie taste and I found it really appealing. Now what's inside this pouch you ask? Well it's chock full of 6 servings of veggies and fruits to start with! As well as fiver, vitamin D and there is NO sugar.

This certified organic drink mix is also family approved. If you looking to help your younger children in getting all their daily amounts of fruits and veggies look to this as your answer. Simple mix it with water and the nice fruity taste just might make them forget their drinking water! Put those fights for fruits and veggies behind you.

Extreme Berries To Go

Do you want to shock water with some berries and vitamin c? This is the perfect drink add in the 4 servings of fruits and vegetables. The taste is really berries to the extreme! Lots of nice full flavor, it really transforms your water to a different level.

Another drink that is recommended for everyone in the family! Remember as a parent you are setting the example for your children and their habits later in life. With this mix they get a taste of pomegranate, cranberry, blueberries and more. Excellent to get those berry requirements in.

Omega To Go

This mix is dedicated to supporting brain,eye and heart health. You can get the DHA that is found in limited foods simply by adding this packet to your water. Also included you find Vitamin C, E and D. 

Another great way to get the things you need that you probably aren't getting already. Omega to go has your back, as well as your brain,eyes and heart! This orange creamsicle flavor will be sure to get your taste buds stepping right into health.

Trim Energy

If your new years resolution was to get fit and lose some weight, add Trim Energy to your arsenal.  This mix is aiming to help you lose body fat, boost your metabolism and control stress. We all need a little help with stress don't we? With ingredients like green coffee bean, green tea and ashwagandha, you can be sure your getting the best natural ingredients added to your diet. 

If your sensitive to caffeine you may want to stay away from this mix. The green coffee bean helps the release of the bodies' Triglycerides giving you the necessary natural energy you need. As well as the green tea to help increase your metabolism, I know I need that desperately! Now what's really exciting is the ashwagandha. I know crazy name right? Well if you haven't heard of this beauty then you're in for a treat. This has been linked to show stress levels lowered in people. I have had quite a few drinks with this ingredient in it and I believe it works for me. I am the most highly stressed out person you will ever meet, trust me!

Green Tea Energy Fusion

Another all natural energy booster. We all know how great green tea is for you and that is the number 2 drink, besides water you should be drinking.  Well combined them together and you have a super healthy drink! Also hidden inside this mix is organic aloe, very interesting right? Well this might help with the liver and converting the fats inside into energy.

A favorite ingredient  for me is the Yerba Mate. I have a tea dedicated to this that I replace with my coffee sometimes so I don't have a hard crash of energy and gives me some good mental boost as well. The honey lemon flavor is very pleasing!

Overall impressions 

I am so happy with all these drink mixes! Now keeping in mind that all the statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, I go by what I can tell happening. I am getting a lot more water in diet and great boosts of natural energy. If you find it hard to drink your regular required amount of water each day I suggest finding your favorite box and mixing it with some water! Here's a toast to goo health!

You can purchase Healthy To Go products online or locate a store near you. Connect with them on Facebook or Twitter as well.

Get Healthy with MEGAWay Shakes; Review

The number one thing that I am all about this year is health. I have done my best to try to make an overhaul of my eating habits, which are not pretty. Most people have already broken their New Years resolution, but I have done really good sticking at it, it's not easy at all. Saying goodbye to all fried fatty foods and chocolate is what some do, I am doing moderation. Luckily I was able to cut out some of the bad meals I almost had with MEGAWay shakes and Nature's Optimal Nutrition.

The founder of The Mega Way needed to get your life on a healthy track after being very ill. The Mega Way and Mega Shakes were born out of that need. These shakes have over 15 nutritional ingredients, and when combined with Nature's Optimal Nutrition liquid multivitamin, the benefits just keep getting better.

There are 10 body systems this meal replacement helps balance.

1. Digestive

2. Intestinal

3. Circulatory

4. Respiratory

5. Urinary

6. Glandular

7. Nervous

8. Structural

9. Immune

10. Emotional/ Mental

 I was provided with one weeks worth meal replacement shakes. When I read the letter that came with the shakes I was advised to try organic milk and 1 scoop of the shake at first. Well I did try the organic milk, for the first time and now I LOVE it, I forgot to use 1 scoop and had the taste full on. If you have never tried meal replacement shakes I highly advise you only use 1 scoop. My history with meal replacements is vast and I am use to the tastes and what to expect. You need to treat these as meals, they are not meant to drank easily and quickly, please take your time.

Now the taste of the shake says cocoa chocolate, but it was so much better to me! I really think it tasted like a mocha shake for the first few sips! I don't have a huge blender, it only makes drinks by the cup and I was able to fit everything in my cup. Now you may notice something at the bottom, I blended as best I could but there was some settling, I just used a stir stick as I drank.

Chia seeds are in the bottom and I was so excited for that. I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Chia seeds and how good they are for you and I am happy I finally got to try them, those will not blend away! 

Something that I think people may find it hard to believe but I am completely serious on, I really felt something working right away. I could just tell there was a difference going on inside me and I felt calm and at peace. 

The main ingredient in the shakes is organic whey protein concentrate. Many health experts have said that this is a huge benefit in helping to lose weight or burn fat. I am sure that you have heard or seen many different products with whey protein in them. This is a fantastic supplement and helps a great deal I believe!

Overall I was highly impressed with the taste of the shakes and the many benefits they offer. If you new years resolution was to get your health on track , I suggest you take a look at one weeks supply of MEGAWay  which you can get for $45 plus shipping. The taste of chocolate should be enough to help you want to lose a few pounds!

Thank you to the PR for allowing me to try a weeks supply of MEGAWay shakes. All my opinions are honest and I was not compensated in any other way.

Superfood Snacks Want to Give You Brazilian Ecstasy, and I do too! Review & #giveaway 1/23

I had the wonderful opportunity to be able to review Brazilian Ecstasy from Superfood Snacks. At the end of the review you have a chance to win 2 bags of Brazilian Ecstasy for yourself!

Superfood Snacks is the online shopping center from a company that is on Kauai island. Here is a little more of their background story from their website:

Aloha and welcome and thank you for visiting the Superfood Snacks online Super-Store. We are a sustainable superfood company from the island of Kauai. Our focus is on creating cutting edge organic products using raw ancient superfoods and specialty ingredients from around the world..

We source the highest quality organic & wildcrafted fair trade ingredients for all of our recipes. We use a unique 5 element food combining based on ancient techniques to balance our recipes with all 5 tastes and deliver amazing healthy products for your whole family.

They are not kidding when they call this Superfood Snacks. There are four different varieties of snacks to make you healthy, full and drooling! Look at the yummy Chocolate Goji, inside this little treat is Chocolate, Maca root, Goji berries, Walnuts, Tasty Spices & More!

Yes this little snack is good for you! Hard to believe huh? What is so great about this company is how much they want to give you the information on what is included in their food and why it is all good for you. When you 're starting a healthy journey it can be hard to know what to eat. They give you detailed information on every ingredient! 

Lately I have been hearing about about Chia seeds, something that is used in the Brazilian Ecstasy that is included in the giveaway! When you browse through their information you find that : Chia Seeds are a source of naturally occurring antioxidant properties, protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fat, omega 3 fatty acids and minerals including calcium and iron.

Not only are they trying to help your health but also the environment! Their bags are 100% biodegradable! Here is a video showcasing how it works. I love seeing companies do their best to eliminate unnecessary trash.

You can buy single bags of Superfood Snacks for $8.99. Currently the Chocolate Goji is on sale for $8.09! Hurry and grab them up while you can. Or you can opt in for monthly packages or buy in bulk! They are out of stock with the following items : Chocolate Cherry Qi and Green Chocolate Dream.

Now let me tell you about the Brazilian Ecstasy that I tried. When I opened the bag I was surprised a bit at the size, you can see from the picture below that it is about the size of an acorn. I thought to myself, could a snack this size really help me feel satisfied? That is a problem that many of us have, when you grab the unhealthy snacks that are filled with junk it takes such a large amount to fill you up and make you stop. By the time you are done snacking you have consumed SO many calories and probably feel sick.

Well I took a bite to find out how it tasted and to peek at the inside. As I was swooning in the chocolate bliss my mouth suddenly exploded with tastes of coconut, Brazil nuts, raisins, oh my the list goes on. Here is the exact list of everything inside Organic Clear Agave Nectar*, Organic Brazil Nuts*, Organic Cacao Powder*,Organic Dried Mango*, Organic Hunza Raisins*, Organic Coconut*, Organic Dates*,Organic Dried Bananas*, Organic Incan Berries*, Organic Chia Seeds*, Organic Maca Root Powder*, Organic Vanilla Powder*, Organic Cinnamon*, Selina Naturally Hawaiian Deep Sea Salt. (*Raw & Organic ingredient)

Do you see all that stuffed packed in there? If you have never tried an all natural snack like this you have no idea what you are missing! There is so much texture and the tastes hit you one at a time giving you the time to enjoy everything inside. From one bite I could tell this was definitely going to be a satisfying and filling snack.

When you have quality ingredients that are raw and organic you are getting 100% of the nutrients you need. These can replace those chocolate cookies that you are hiding in your drawer or the brownies make and then eat almost the whole pan to yourself!

With these little snacks you just give yourself the time to savor and enjoy the textures. After two of them I found myself happy and fulfilled in the yummy department. These are one of my favorite new snack items! I even had my boyfriend try them and he LOVED them, coming from a guy who can munch down a whole bag of chips to himself, it's saying ALOT.

Purchase your Superfood Snacks from their website.
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Get Your Year Started Right With NeoCell and Super Collagen + C Review & Giveaway

I had the fantastic opportunity to work with NeoCell. A company that focuses on "
introducing to the world the anti-aging and overall health benefits of a naturally- sourced collagen based supplement line." They offer a variety of products and one that I am able to review and host a giveaway for is Super Collagen + C!

I received Super Collagen + C and read the directions on how to take them daily. Suggested use: As a food supplement, take three (3) tablets twice daily preferably on an empty stomach for maximum absorption (wait 30 minutes before eating).  The tablets are about as big as the tip of my pinky. If you have trouble taking large pills, this does come in powder form!

The benefits you receive from taking this tablet: Helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin elasticity, and holds moisture in the skin

· Thickens fine hair, adds body and can slow hair loss
· Corrects split, rigid and weak nails
· Strengthen and nourish ligaments, tendons and bones
· Can help build lean muscle due to it being a rich natural source of glycine, the amino acid vital for muscle growth
· Persons taking this supplement often see visible improvements within 3 weeks

I have been taking this product for about a week. I honestly can say that I notice my nails are a lot better! I am an avid nail biter and my nails are extremely weak because of this. This year I want to stop biting my nails and I have been very good at it and this product has helped! I am now able to say I have some nail growth as well. 

Here is more information on how Collagen + C helps you!

Super Collagen + C™ Type 1 & 3: The word “collagen” is derived from the word kolla, the Greek word for glue. Collagen is the strong fiber that weaves throughout our body for strength and support to literally hold the body together, similar to glue, yet stronger than steel wire. Daily, the body repeats a cycle of collagen breakdown and rebuilding. As we age, the process changes and it is estimated that since the body slows down in the rebuilding phases, the body loses collagen at a rate of 1.5% per year from age 25 onwards. This collagen breakdown is what causes most visible signs of aging including wrinkles, sagging skin, joint pain, and brittle nails.

The collagen peptides type 1&3 in Super Collagen™ support collagen in tendons, ligaments, hair, skin, nails, and lean muscle. These two types of collagen are the main types found in connective tissue making up 90% of the body's total collagen content. Super Collagen™ is rich in hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, which are two key amino acids specific only to collagen and especially important to collagen production.

The benefits of supplementing with Super Collagen™ are twofold: the body is nourished with Collagen 1 & 3 where it is deficient and then Super Collagen™ acts as a messenger to trigger the synthesis of new collagen fibers. Super Collagen™ is derived from pharmaceutical food grade bovine collagen that is extracted from the dermal layer. Super Collagen™ is then enzymatically hydrolyzed, providing a collagen amino acid ration with a low molecular weight for maximum bioavailability. Because Super Collagen genetically parallels the amino acid structure of our own body's collagen, persons taking Super Collagen will experience a 90% absorption rate into the blood stream where cellular changes occur. 

As a dietary supplement add 6-8 ounces of water or juice slowly to one measuring scoop (included) of Super Collagen Powder once daily. Works best with a hand blender. Vitamin C work synergistically with Super Collagen Powder and it is recommended that either juice containing vitamin C or a Vitamin C supplement be taken with the Super Collagen Powder.  

Taking vitamins and supplements is something that I have been negligent with. Thanks to Neocell and Super Collagen + C I am getting off to a rocking start! 

Would you like to try one bottle of Super Collagen + C? One lucky winner will one bottle of their own!

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Getting Healthy For Life With Zevia All Natural Soda Review & Giveaway

As you know I have been trying to get healthier for my family and myself. One of my weaknesses is when my boyfriend buys pop (aka soda). He has such a sweet tooth and it doesn't affect his weight at all, his health is a different story. With Zevia at my side, I am hoping to change his soda habit into a healthy one!

For review I was sent a 6 pack of Grapefruit Citrus, both nervous and excited I drank one on the way to a concert. Within the first sip I was sold! I could barely taste the Grapefruit and what I did taste was fantastic. We all know how healthy Grapefruit is for you and a lot of us just cannot take the full on taste of it. The zero calories and zero sugar in this deliciously tasting soda will change your mind!

With varieties such as Cola, Lemon Lime Twist, and Dr. Zevia there is surely a flavor that will satisfy anyone in your household! 

Zevia flavors their soda with Stevia, and they answer all your questions about it. Browse around the site and find all the helpful information they have for you! 

I have one coupon for a free six-pack of Zevia!

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Why I Tear Up When TV Shows Feature Seizures

Yesterday I was watching the House when a nun had a seizure, and like I have for the past 2 years I teared up. Because it once happened to me.

I wasn't doing drugs, drinking, or anything funny at all. Here is what I remember. I was sitting in my computer chair and took a sip of water. It went 'down the wrong tube' and I started choking a little bit like people usually do. That's it. Then I woke up slowly to what felt like an earthquake and my boyfriend screaming my name. I was on the ground. I started freaking out thinking we were really having an earthquake till my boyfriend asked me are you okay? He was holding me with tears in his eyes.

It was then that I realized something had happened. Why the hell was I on the floor and why didn't I remember anything. Here is my boyfriend's story of what happened when that I do not remember. Immediately I fell to the ground and started having a seizure. My head and whole body was banging off the floor and he quickly went to the floor to try and hold me from hurting myself. He was screaming at me trying to get me to wake up and get out of the seizure. He sat that crying while he held me praying that I would be okay. Then I woke up.

After he told me what happened I started freaking out and crying. Saying I don't know what happened. I went to the doctor after that but not the ER like I should have. The doctor couldn't find anything wrong with me. I was extremely healthy just overweight. Until we moved out on our own my boyfriend couldn't look at the floor the same way. All he could remember is the love of his life seizing and not responding to him. I felt horrible for him having to go through that. I am so thankful though that he was there or things could have gotten worse.

It wasn't until I seen a TV episode showing seizures , which I have seen a million times but this was different now. Watching that seizure with different eyes now made me breakdown and cry. Being reminded how violent it was and how vulnerable and scared my boyfriend felt during it left me heartbroken. Something that happens all the time to people made me have a seizure. It CAN happen to ANYONE.

Now whenever someone chokes on liquid I always tell them to sit down. The closer you are to the ground if you go into a seizure the safer you are. After you have a seizure you NEED to go to the ER immediately. They will run a brain scan on you to make sure that everything is fine. I really don't want this to happen to anyone else.

Why Not Now? Exercise.

The title of this post may seem a little confusing. Why not now, was something I asked myself today as I was pouring myself a glass of water. I was thinking about how upset I am at the weight I am currently at. I failed miserably at blogging about #HotPants the holiday just ruined me blogging about anything really so I'm starting over with that. I just sweated my butt off in them and WALKED A MILE! A mile in my living room but a mile none the less.

My battle with weight has been a long one. I feel like I am always losing the fight with it. I really need that wake up call and I think it came today. I was reading somewhere about how people with children say they put off exercise because of the child but they really should BE EXERCISING FOR the child. That really hit home to me because I love my baby so much and I couldn't imagine when he starts running me not being able to go after him and chase him.

Half of losing weight is eating which I am really trying to work on but it is so difficult when your boyfriend eats everything in sight and doesn't gain a pound. He knows how much I want to be healthy so he is working with me. Hopefully I am able to start documenting weight loss soon!

Excuse Miss Are Your Pants On Fire? Oh No, I'm Just Wearing HotPants!

Yesterday was my first day of wearing my HotPants! These have Celu-Lite technology in them and they use your natural body heat to get the results you want. Oh the sweating I have done, even while I'm just sitting down!!

I weight myself and I weigh in at 238 lbs. *Gulp* Yeah That's not healthy or safe for me at all. I've been working on my diet and exercise and these HotPants are going to follow me along the way! The claim to fame with these is that you can lose 2 jean sizes in just 2 weeks. Well I REALLY hope that is possible!

For the next 2 weeks I will keep you updated on how I feel the HotPants are working for me. I will not being weighing myself again until the end of the 2 weeks. December 1st will be my first post with weighing. However I do really want to go longer than 2 weeks with these. So join me on my journey to a healthier me.

I took a picture of me wearing the HotPants on day 1. I normally would NEVER post something like this, but to me this is me saying that I am committed to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. Please don't laugh.

*Oh I look so happy :P*

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Look What I Bought! You Could Win.

Okay the last box I did NOT buy. I won that and I LOVE the Rocky Road and the boyfriend LOVES the S'mores. However the rest I have picked up for an upcoming giveaway!

Montagne Jeunesse mask's are amazing. I couldn't find my favorite, Chocolate, it makes me want to eat my face lol. This is Passion Peel-Off  and will be nice with a piping hot cup of Nescafe French Roast. I LOVE this instant coffee. It dissolves right away and tastes soo soo soo good. I also bought NYCs newest color Sidewalkers. Beautiful grey fall color, and BonBons Strawberry lip gloss. This giveaway will come up soon along with another one :)

Also I would like it if you could go and 'like' this photo of my son to win the ENTRIE Maty's Natural Health line. As a mommy with no money, I could really use this with the upcoming cold season! Thank you so much!

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