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The S2H REPLAY is a clever new product that gives everyone an exciting way to engage in physical activity while earning great rewards (Nintendo Wiis, Wii Fits, iTunes, movie tickets, DVDs etc). The S2H REPLAY displays the time and date, an activity coach and activity monitor which records your moderate to intensive activity. Unlike pedometers that only calculate steps, the S2H REPLAY calculates many activities such as running, dancing and sports, subdividing the 60-minutes requirement into twenty 3-minute segments. Your activity coach will show you a happy face when you are doing the right kind of activity as you progress towards your reward code. Enter your reward code on our website each day to accumulate S2H Points. These S2H Points will enable you to cash-in energy expended during physical activity for rewards.Once uploaded, you can reset the S2H REPLAY and continue being active- the more active you are, the more points you will collect and the more rewards you will earn. It's like a gift that keeps on giving! Sizes are as follows- Small- 143mm (5.65 inches) in circumference; Medium- 178mm (7.00 inches) in circumference; Large- 197mm (7.75 inches) in circumference

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I’m Not Sleeping but Sunday’s are Still Sensational :)

Yesterday was rough! I traveled about 3 hours to NY for a cousin’s baby shower, just me and the Little Bean. In and of itself that wouldn’t have been a big deal. But getting home at 10PM and then trying to get some sleep while nursing a 3 week old just wasn’t happening. I vented a little on Baby’s First Year blog. Little Bean seems to have his nights and days mixed up. It’s pretty normal and I know it will pass but right now it’s killing me! I’m exhausted.

But I’ve been keeping up my food journal!

It’s the little things I do for me that help me stay sane. :)

Here’s my Saturday in Food….

It all started with a bowl of Grapefruit Oatmeal.

On the road I had a banana and a Larabar.

At the shower the meal started with a nice salad.

Then a small plate of pasta. Have I told you this party was on my Italian side? ;)

For the main course we had our choice of a few dishes. I went with the salmon.

It came with a side of fried mashed potatoes. That’s what that mozzarella stick looking thing is. I took 1 bite and left the rest. Why? Well because I knew…

The cake was coming.

After the shower I went to visit my great Aunt and Uncle. Again, on the Italian side. Of course I couldn’t escape without eating something. They bought an Italian cheesecake just for us. I didn’t really want it but I couldn’t turn it down either. SO I took a half of slice.

YES, that is actually half of what they hard portioned out for a serving. Unbelievable, right?

On the 3 hour ride home I decided on some protein. I discovered this gem a few months ago and it’s now my go to road snack when I need to pick something up in a pinch. Only 80 calories a serving and a nice lean protein!

Today started with a serving of a new experimental soup I was making for GreenLiteBites. It came out great and I hope to post the recipe tomorrow! (with better photographs as well. ;)

After the soup I straighten up in preparation for our houseguests. A couple of my friends were bringing over their kids to meet the baby. I made everyone grilled cheese on whole wheat and we tons of fruit and veggies on the side. It was a great lunch! I didn’t snap a photograph as I was too busy hosting. :)

After everyone left, Little Guy and I made some of my "Not Your Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies" Honestly, I just had a craving for them! I’m happy to say them came out great AGAIN! I’m also happy to say I stuck with a serving, unbelievably. Especially considering last time I made them, I downed at least 10. I just couldn’t stop myself.

In the afternoon, Little Guy and I went out to pick up groceries while The Husband stayed home with Little Bean. We also stopped at the candy store for a treat and I picked up this yummy chocolate bar.

It was a nice size serving for 190 calories. As you can see, Little Guy got something too. ;)

When we got home we put away the grocery. Honestly, we kind of just threw them in the fridge but hey.. at least we are prepared for the week.

I mean we are really prepared. :)

Notice the pot on the stove in the background. I made a huge batch of hard boiled eggs for the week.

Once everything was put away we made dinner. Using a package of Trader Joe’s pizza dough, I made a fabulous pizza out of leftovers and some fresh greens we just picked up tonight.

Honestly, it was DELICIOUS! I mixed some leftover taco meat and chicken in some leftover sauce I had in the fridge. I added a layer of diced up baby spinach and kale then topped it with some fancy shredded mozzarella and mexican cheese blend. The Little guy loved it too. :)

At the end of the day I sat with my two boys, nibbling on pizza and doing crafts.

There was no other place I wanted to be at that moment. It was the perfect ending to a fabulous weekend.

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Grill it! Rub in Flavor, Reduce Fat

Spring is here and, with it, warmer weather and longer days! One of my favorite things about this time of year is being able to cook -- and eat -- outside. Cooking on the grill not only cuts down on the mess in the kitchen, it cuts loads of calories and still imparts that smoky, mouth-watering barbecue flavor.

The next time you decide to grill red meat try a dry or wet rub instead of a high-calorie barbecue sauce or liquid marinade. The rub forms a flavorful crust and is fat-free and intensely flavorful. Even small amounts of herbs and spices deliver a powerful punch of flavor.

The great thing about rubs is that you can create your own easily and inexpensively -- you probably have everything you need in your spice cupboard right now to at least make a basic blend. Start with a little (very little) coarse salt -- sea or kosher are best -- and add fresh-ground pepper, onion powder and garlic (minced fresh or powder) and you’ve got the makings of a simple but tasty beef rub. Add a little cumin and coriander as well if you like.

To make a wet rub, combine your favorite herbs and spices with a mashed garlic or onion paste, which you can purchase or make at home as well. Tarragon and dill go especially well with chicken and fish.

The other great thing about rubs is that you can experiment with different mixtures of herbs and spices until you find one or several that you like. If mixing a dry rub, make extra and store it for up to two months in an airtight container.

If you grow your own herbs, such as rosemary, sage or thyme, try chopping one fresh into your spice mixture just prior to coating the meat. Lightly score the meat to help the flavors penetrate, and apply the rub at least 15 minutes (and up to several hours) prior to cooking. The rub creates a crisp, tasty crust while grilling seals in the flavor.

I cover rubs (and a guilt-free BBQ-sauce) in more depth in my new book Flavor First: Cut Calories and Boost Flavor with 75 Delicious, All-Natural Recipes. Check it out for a complete discussion on herbs and spices from around the world, and how to use them to flavor your food without adding calories. You can find more information about the book and waking up your taste buds at FlavorFirst.com.

Here are a few tips to help make the most of your outdoor feast:

Start with lean meat choices or remove as much fat as possible prior to cooking.Though boneless skinless chicken breasts are a fabulously lean choice, they’re very easy to overcook. To ensure even cooking, place each breast between two sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap, and pound it to an even thickness with the smooth side of a meat tenderizer.Salmon, halibut and mahi mahi are great grilling choices as they're thick, firm and easier to turn on the grill. Delicate thinner fish can still be grilled but you'll need to purchase a special grilling basket to help you turn them.Avoid cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards, utensils and platters for cooked and raw foods. Refrigerate marinated foods and don’t baste with your marinating liquid. You can boil (and cool) the marinating liquid if you want to use it for basting.To minimize sticking, be sure the grill is hot before adding your food. Carefully hold your hand just above the grill grate. If you can hold it for one second the heat is high; two seconds = medium-high, three seconds = medium and five seconds = low.Even on a clean, hot grill, very lean foods can stick. But don’t use cooking oil spray on a hot grill. Use a vegetable-oil soaked paper towel or cloth. Hold it with a tongs and quickly rub over the grill rack.Tongs are an indispensable cooking tool; especially for grilling. Be sure to find a pair that is long enough to reach the back of your grill so that you don’t have to hold your hands over the high heat.A grill basket works wonders to keep smaller foods from falling through the grill grids. It’s also much easier to turn over sliced vegetables or fruits in a basket than turning one by one.

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Put Flavor First: New Book Out Today

My new book "Flavor First: Cut Calories and Boost Flavor with 75 Delicious, All-Natural Recipes" hits stores today, and it gets to the root of why so many weight-loss efforts fail.

Why "Flavor First?" Because all too often when we try to eat healthy, we equate that with eating bland. And it doesn't have to be bland. In fact, when the food we make and eat bores us, we fall can fall back to old unhealthy habits: adding high-calorie sauces, condiments, and dips to our meals or just eating highly-precessed foods.

So how do you conquer these temptations? By making meals that are both packed with flavor AND healthy.

Enter the 75 recipes in "Flavor First." I've also filled the book with tips, techniques and instruction on the principles on which the recipes are built. I hope you enjoy it and start putting flavor first.

For lots more on the book (as well as recipes and an excerpt) check out FlavorFirst.com.

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Morningstar Farms Grillers Chik'n Veggie Patties Review

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up a 4-pack of Morningstar Farms Grillers Chik'n Veggie Patties. At $4.59, my purchase didn't break the bank, but I was hoping I'd made the right decision as I've had some poor experiences with chicken substitutes. The website says, "Made with natural ingredients, these perfectly seasoned chik'n veggie patties are grillable, tender, juicy and delicious no matter how you dress them up."

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 patty (67 grams)
Calories: 80
Total Fat: 3 grams, 5%
Saturated Fat: 0%
Sodium: 350 mg, 15%
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
Fiber: 5 grams, 19%
Sugar: 0 grams
Protein: 9 grams

I got home and heated up one burger for myself and one for my boyfriend. We were so hungry that we did these in the microwave, not on the stove. I zapped the patties for about 2 minutes and served them up with a salad - sort of like a "faux chik'n" salad. We've sampled a lot of veggie burgers, and I must say these were some of the best. They were chewy and really flavorful - plus they actually tasted almost like chicken! They were good in the microwave, so I'm sure they'd be even better on the stove or grilled.

Each Morningstar Farms Grillers Chik'n Veggie Patty provides 80 calories, 3 grams of total fat (5% of the daily value), no saturated fat, 350 mg of sodium (15% of the DV), 5 grams of fiber (20% of the DV), and 9 grams of protein. The ingredients list is "all natural" but in the way that highly processed soy protein concentrate and textured wheat protein, the 1st 2 ingredients, are "natural."

Thanks to the delicious taste and stellar nutrition facts, Morningstar Farms Grillers Chik'n Veggie Patties get two thumbs up from me . The price is a little high, but it's worth it.

{Website: Morningstar Farms}

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