Fiber One 50 Cal Prize Pack Giveaway (8/28)
After having 5 kids, my body just isn't what it used to be. I need to lose weight, and plenty of it. But, being a mom that breastfeeds means I have to be very careful about what kinds of foods I'm eating. I still need to get lots of nutrients so that I know I'm doing the best I can for Parker.So, when MyBlogSpark sent me a fabulous "Fiber One Healthy & Fit Weight Management" gift bag that included a Fiber One yogurt VIP coupon (that got me a free 4-pack of Fiber One yogurt), a cooler pack, and an wonderful divided plate, cup, and plastic silverware set and asked me to review the included items, I got excited!
My Review
The plate is wonderful. The divided sections are great for portion control. And I love that it's divided, because then none of my food touches! I can put my fruit, veggie, and main dish all on the same plate, put the lid on it and pop it in the fridge. Then, when it's time for lunch, I just pop the lid off and enjoy! I've been making my lunch plate the night before and storing it in the fridge until the next day. This means I'm eating lunch every day, it's healthy, and it's just the right amount to give myself (and Parker!) the nutrients we need without going overboard. I'm not skipping lunch and just grabbing a few pretzels here and there throughout the day. I'm actually taking the time to be healthy.
The cup is fantastic. I've been using it to make (and enjoy!) yogurt smoothies as a nice snack during the day. It's keeping me from eating things I shouldn't, and they taste fantastic!
The plastic silverware is just too cool. With a fork, a spoon, and a knife all on one utensil, it is perfect for on-the-go snacks. They gave me 2, and they're now the must-have items for every trip to the beach!
And then there's the yogurt. I was honestly nervous about trying the new Fiber One yogurt. After all, if it tastes good, and it's full of fiber, it has to be gross, right? That's totally what I thought. After debating (for like 5 minutes, and driving my 12 year old crazy!), I finally opted to use the coupon to get a pack of Vanilla flavored yogurt.
Oh, wow! I honestly can't believe that there are only 50 calories in each cup! They taste so good, and not at all like what I was expecting. The yogurt was creamy - no lumps at all - something the texture freak inside me loves. This yogurt gets 2 thumbs up from me, and I am NOT sharing this with my kids. :)
Here's some more information that MyBlogSpark gave me about Fiber One:
The new Fiber One yogurt is the only leading nonfat yogurt with 50 calories and 5 grams of fiber (20 percent of the Recommended Daily Value). It is also a good source of calcium and vitamins A and D, making this an all-around great choice for dieters and those watching their weight. Each cup includes the creamy, delicious taste you expect from Yoplait, and you don't have to feel guilty about enjoying it. Fiber One is available in a variety of flavors including, Strawberry, Peach, Vanilla and Key Lime Pie.All this good stuff packed into one little container. This will quickly become a new favorite in our house. I'm just going to have to find somewhere in the fridge to hide it so my kids won't steal it. Maybe behind the broccoli?
Want to try FiberOne for Yourself?
To Buy: You can get a $1 off coupon for the new Fiber One yogurt by clicking here.
Win It: MyBlogSpark has 3 fabulous "Fiber One Healthy & Fit Weight Management" gift bags (pictured above) for me to give to my readers! That's right! I get to pick 3 lucky winners for this giveaway!
To Enter:
Tell me what your guilty snacking pleasure is. (Mine are Cheese Pretzel Combos!)
*Mandatory. If this is not done, you cannot win.
Want Extra Entries?
- Tell me what you do to manage your weight. (Unlimited)
- Tell me your diet secrets. (Unlimited)
- Blog About this Giveaway by copying and pasting the following (5 extra entries) :
Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having a great giveaway sponsored by MyBlogSpark and Fiber One. You can win a fabulous "Fiber One Healthy & Fit Weight Management" gift bag, and get on the right track to losing weight the healthy way! Stop by before 11:59pm ET on August 28th and enter to win!
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Fine Print:
Contest is open to residents of the US. If you already do any of the above, you qualify. Please leave a comment for each of the extra entries you complete. However, you must first leave the required comment as stated above. The contest will end Friday, August 28th at 11:59pm (EST), and the winners will be selected via random.org. Winners will be announced on Saturday, August 29th at noon and will have 72 hours to claim their prize, or it will be forfeited.
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August 15, 2009 11:13 AM
My quilty snacks are pizza rolls!!! I love them and could eat them every day.
August 15, 2009 11:15 AM
Hmmmm for managing my weight I try to eat healthy and excerise but that doesn't always happen but I do try to limit my sugars and sodium intake as well as eat high in fiber foods.
August 15, 2009 11:29 AM
Ohhh so bad....My guilty snacks are...honey buns!!! I try not to eat them and then my husband will bring them home for me knowing I have had a long day/week so they are right infront of me and I eat them.
August 15, 2009 11:31 AM
I have posted a blog about your giveaway on my blog at http://memyselfandmyfamily.blogspot.com/ and also twitter about it at www.twitter.com/lynchteam
August 15, 2009 11:31 AM
The sad thing is I DONT manage my weight. I wish I could. I either dont eat....and I can go an entire day with out eating...then the next day I will eat the wrong things.....Such a bad, bad cycle.
August 15, 2009 11:33 AM
NO diet secrets....the only thing I have been trying to do is drink a healthy smoothie everyday,
yougurt,banana,blueberries,wheat germ & Milk
hoping if I continue I will see "some" kind of results, if not at least I know its better than eating the "junk" that I do eat.
August 15, 2009 11:37 AM
Posted and Follow on FaceBook, maybe I can find some "buddies" that want to lose weight the right way together.
August 15, 2009 1:20 PM
My guilty pleasure is snacking on Cracker Barrel white sharp cheese. MMMMM.
August 15, 2009 1:21 PM
I manage my weight by taking lots of long walks and working out on my ellyptical. I need to get more motivated to work out on the ellyptical more often.
August 15, 2009 8:22 PM
I'm a chocoholic. My guiltiest pleasure is sinfully rich chocolate cake.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15, 2009 8:23 PM
To manage my weight I practice yoga and swim.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15, 2009 8:24 PM
My first diet secret is to drink lots of water.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15, 2009 8:24 PM
I subscribe via email.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15, 2009 8:25 PM
My next diet secret is to stop eating at 8:00 PM sharp, and not to eat until the following morning.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15, 2009 8:26 PM
My third diet secret is never to skip a meal. Always make sure you eat three squares or you become too hungry and break your diet.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15, 2009 8:27 PM
Another diet secret is to measure portions, and do not take seconds.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15, 2009 8:28 PM
When going to a restaurant, cut the portion in half before you start eating. Ask the waiter to wrap half and take it home for a different meal.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 15, 2009 9:20 PM
My guilty snacking pleasure is ice cream...with chocolate syrup!
August 15, 2009 9:21 PM
To manage my weight, I try not to snack during the day, and then I don't feel guilty having a little something sweet in the evening.
August 15, 2009 9:21 PM
I subscribe via email
August 15, 2009 10:09 PM
To manage my weight I do a total body workout class once a week.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 16, 2009 2:03 AM
I love red velvet cupcakes. amsbolda@hotmail.com
August 16, 2009 2:04 AM
I subscribe by email. amsbolda@hotmail.com
August 16, 2009 2:04 AM
subscribe in a reader
August 16, 2009 2:04 AM
I follow your blog.
August 16, 2009 2:04 AM
I have your button
August 16, 2009 2:04 AM
I follow u on twitter. 1amypugmire
August 16, 2009 7:06 AM
My guilty snacking pleasure is cold pizza. I'll order a pizza to be delivered, pop it in the fridge, and then enjoy it cold the next day. Yum!
Alicia Webster
5webs@comcast.net
August 16, 2009 9:47 AM
Ice cream
conector43@yahoo.com
August 16, 2009 10:18 AM
Nachos are my guilty pleasure.
denyse_g@hotmail.com
August 16, 2009 10:18 AM
Diet secret:
Work out at least 5 days a week.
denyse_g@hotmail.com
August 16, 2009 10:19 AM
Diet secret: Cut out cheese TOTALLY.
denyse_g@hotmail.com
August 16, 2009 10:19 AM
Guilty pleasure:
coconut ice cream w/ fudge.
denyse_g@hotmail.com
August 16, 2009 10:50 AM
My favorite guilty snack are cheese pringles or any kind of pringles really.
dunmees@aol.com
August 16, 2009 11:07 AM
My guilty snacking pleasure is dark chocolate!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
August 16, 2009 11:08 AM
I eat five small meals a day to manage my weight!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
August 16, 2009 11:08 AM
Eating lots of fiber is a great diet secret - it makes you feel full!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
August 16, 2009 11:09 AM
Fruit like apples and whole grains are my favorite sources of fiber!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
August 16, 2009 11:09 AM
Drinking lots of water before a meal helps you feel full too!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
August 16, 2009 12:28 PM
My guilty snacking pleasure right now is a Pop Tart!
August 16, 2009 2:11 PM
My guilty snacking pleasure is chocolate
August 16, 2009 2:20 PM
Chips and Cheese Dip is my favorite. Thanks!
August 16, 2009 5:39 PM
Another diet tip is not to snack between meals except for fruit and such.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 16, 2009 5:41 PM
To manage your weight , it's a good idea to walk wherever you can rather than riding. Also take the stairs and not the elevator.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 16, 2009 7:09 PM
My favorite snack is salt and vinegar chips
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
August 16, 2009 10:30 PM
salt water taffy is my downfall.
allegro966(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 16, 2009 10:37 PM
cheddar cheese and potato chips
August 17, 2009 10:47 AM
My guilty snacking pleasure is peanut m&ms
August 17, 2009 10:49 AM
I train for cross country with my middle school daughter which keeps me exercising and then I don't have to worry about her running by herself and I have a training buddy.
August 17, 2009 10:50 AM
i find when I am dieting, if I carry a refillable bottle of water around with me and drink from it all day long, I tend to not be as hungry and I don't end up snacking on junk food
August 17, 2009 10:50 AM
I follow you on twitter - kmayans
August 17, 2009 11:23 AM
my guilty snack pleasure are granola bars. any kind will do! they are fast to grab, not too unhealthy and tasty!
August 17, 2009 11:23 AM
right now i manage my weight by breastfeeding!
August 17, 2009 11:24 AM
another way i manage my weight is by drinking LOTS of water! i know it is alittle cliche, but it really works!
August 17, 2009 11:25 AM
a diet secret i use is sparkpeople.com (well, right now i am following babyfit.com since i am breastfeeding). it's free and has anything you need for weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
August 17, 2009 11:25 AM
email subscriber neenee838@yahoo.com
August 17, 2009 11:26 AM
i follow via fb blogs jeanine feldkamp
August 17, 2009 1:00 PM
My guilty snacking pleasures are M&Ms and Reese's Pieces.
August 17, 2009 1:01 PM
Subscribed via email
August 17, 2009 1:01 PM
Subscribed via google reader
August 17, 2009 1:02 PM
Following on twitter as purplepassion12
August 17, 2009 1:03 PM
Tweet
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August 17, 2009 1:04 PM
Following on google friend connect
August 18, 2009 12:26 PM
My guilty snacking pleasure is Lay's potato chips and sour cream dip.
August 18, 2009 12:58 PM
I love Celery/peanut Butter/raisens= ANTS ON A LOG! I can eat that ALL DAY!!
August 18, 2009 12:58 PM
I drink a LOT of water to manage my weight!
August 18, 2009 1:05 PM
I take my dog on a walk every nite that helps me manage my weight too!
August 18, 2009 1:08 PM
I follow this blog!
August 18, 2009 1:22 PM
I prepare my lunches so that I do not go OUT to lunch at work! Cuts lots of calories!
August 18, 2009 1:23 PM
I subscribe!
August 18, 2009 1:23 PM
I follow you n twitter (refer to username!)
August 18, 2009 1:31 PM
ALWAYS eat breakfast!!!
August 18, 2009 1:33 PM
Oh....Don’t EVER tell anybody you’re on a diet - ever. I’m speaking from experience- a reformed low-carber!!
August 18, 2009 1:34 PM
It is an ABSOLUTE MUST to have a support group!
There are thousands of communities out there, so keep looking until you find the one that fits you.
August 18, 2009 1:35 PM
Take before and after photos! Its no fun taking BEFORE pics but trust me it motivates you more than you can imagine! Plus the AFTER pics are SOOOO much fun taking!
August 18, 2009 1:36 PM
Start reading labels- Seriously this is soooo important because if you dont know WHAT you are putting in your mouth...then you are flying pretty much blind! Its not that hard, you dont have to do math! if nothing else....count the calories!!- TRUST ME!!
August 18, 2009 1:38 PM
Identify your exercise! Find the ONE thing that you absolutely LOVE doing.... Like to run, RUN, Jog? Jog! Bike? Bike! Dont pick out something that you dont like to do... OTherwise youll get bored and quit! I did....many times! Til I found TURBO JAM!
August 18, 2009 1:40 PM
GET IN THE ZONE!! There’s a reason why people exercise to their favorite music - listening to external stimulus takes your mind off of the physical activity!! Works like a charm!
You think about it, jogging to 10 favorite songs, takes about 30-40 minutes! WHy not try 20 songs! :)
August 18, 2009 1:41 PM
oh, ya.... Whatever you do, DO NOT compare yourself to others~ Everyone is different! We all lose weight differently! Make sure you keep your goal in sight, and do whatever you have to do to meet that goal.
August 18, 2009 1:42 PM
Most importantly you need to IDENTIFY your ideal weight....look it up...Depending on how tall you are, there is an IDEAL weight. Find it - and make that your goal- now you have something to shoot for! :)
August 18, 2009 1:50 PM
You have to lose AT LEAST one lb/week. If youre not losing at LEAST that much...you need to step it up a bit!
3 lbs/week is IDEAL...
5 lbs/week is UNREALISTIC!
August 18, 2009 1:50 PM
WEigh yourself everyday at the same time EVERYDAY! Your weight will fluctuate but at least you can keep track of it daily!
August 18, 2009 1:52 PM
Don’t overdo it... You can exercise for an extra hour a day for a week and still lose the same amount as you had when you were only exercising half as much.
August 18, 2009 1:53 PM
make sure you get enough sleep!
eight hours is REALLY good!
Give your body time to rest itself, both mentally and physically!
August 18, 2009 2:01 PM
Its ok to SNACK!! :)
Plus, if you starve yourself for the regular meals, you’re probably going to eat more before your brain tells your mouth to stop!
August 18, 2009 2:03 PM
KNOW YOUR CALORIE LIMIT!
That MAGIC # is half the battle! Eat anything you want all day until you hit that DAILY LIMIT!
In this sense, you’re given extreme freedom - so long as you stay at or beneath that suggested calorie level for your plan.
August 18, 2009 2:04 PM
Its ok to go off track!
Dont be a hermit for the sake of your weight loss!
Just get back on track the next day! SImple as that!
August 18, 2009 2:06 PM
If you crace something GO FOR IT!
Don’t deny yourself the simple pleasures.Losing weight shouldn’t be torture for anybody... You dont have to eat a whole chocolate cake to satisfy a craving....just a couple bites will do the trick!
August 18, 2009 2:13 PM
STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR SUBSTITUTES!!
If you’re given a choice, it’s almost better to go with something your body knows how to deal with (real, unprocessed sugar). No, it’s much safer (and healthier) to stay away from blue, pink, and yellow packets entirely. Do a Web search for “Artificial Sweeteners May Damage Diet Efforts.” Then sit there and tell me they’re okay?
August 18, 2009 2:14 PM
White bread just isnt good for you....
WHOLE GRAIN WHITE BREAD IS WAY BETTER!!
:)
August 18, 2009 2:18 PM
Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day- They are more filling- and LOW in calories- ALWAYS A PLUS!!
August 18, 2009 2:19 PM
Try keeping a food journal to log in how many calories you eat/day! :)
August 18, 2009 2:22 PM
If you want something refreshing that reminds you of sweet, try low-fat yoghurt and fruit!
August 18, 2009 2:23 PM
Before eating your main meal and before eating your salads try to drink a glass of water. It is certainly something that reduces the quantity to eat!!
August 18, 2009 2:28 PM
Eat slowly. If you delay, you may within 20 minutes to cut your appetite or satisfy your hunger.
August 18, 2009 2:30 PM
Train your stomach so that when you feel you are no longer hungry to let down the fork!
August 18, 2009 2:31 PM
Aaaahh-Dinner:Try not to eat too late at night to give your body the necessary time for the process of digestion!!
August 18, 2009 2:31 PM
Keep the FRIDGE stocked!
Make sure you have many different fruits, many different low-fat milk, many salads, many sources of protein and in general a rich but carefully selected fridge!
August 18, 2009 2:32 PM
The cream cheese is a type of cheese that you can enjoy without any remorse. With toasted bread can “keep you” for several hours!
August 18, 2009 2:33 PM
Dot not get discouraged. A weight loss process is hard, requires a lot of work and takes time. Be patient and consistent and the good results will not take long to come.
~~Remember its LITTLE things that make the BIGGEST difference~~
August 18, 2009 3:54 PM
My favorite guilty pleasure is dove chocolate... it's so good!
August 19, 2009 2:11 PM
sparkpeople.com helps me out!
August 19, 2009 7:21 PM
My guilty snacking pleasure is eating M&M's! I love them!
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com
August 19, 2009 8:24 PM
My favorite guilty snack is jellybeans.
Zoe0825@verizon.net
August 19, 2009 8:26 PM
I manage my weight by eating a granola bar for breakfast, a substantial lunch, and cereal at dinner time.
Zoe0825@verizon.net
August 19, 2009 8:28 PM
I eat an apple with almost every meal because the fiber they contain is very filling!
Zoe0825@verizon.net