4/2/15: Back to Working On Me With Jenny Craig

Focusing on myself is not a strong point.  Especially since having two kids I tend to forget about taking care of myself.  Recently I decided to make a change and start to feel better about myself.  The first step was to work on my weight.  My weight has fluctuated up and down since college.  It has been an ongoing battle.  Recently I also was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism which also makes it harder to lose weight and I had been struggling.  I am now on medicine for my thyroid and I decided it was time to head back to Jenny Craig.  

I am back on track and have been back for three weeks now.  In my first three weeks I lost 9 pounds*!  Here is the scale I fear so much, but hopefully will start to become friends with.  I love seeing the number drop in to the next set of 10 and each pound lost motivates me even more.

With Jenny Craig you buy your food and meet weekly with a consultant.  The food is really great and you buy your breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack.  There are always new options which I love.

The new Turkey Bacon and Egg White Sandwich is so good.  I love it.  There are also pancakes, french toast, cereals, and cinnamon rolls that are really good.

 The new Southwest Style Chicken Fajita Bowl is now my favorite lunch.  

 One of my favorite dinners is the Chicken Fettuccine but there are so many really tasty dinners.  The Three Cheese Ziti and Enchilada are also really good.

 There are even desserts to keep your cravings at bay.  The Triple Chocolate Cheesecake and Red Velvet cupcakes are awesome.  There are sweet and salty options.

Another great thing is that you also include fruit servings and milk servings.  They have really good bars that are called Anytime Bars for a milk serving.  I like the Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Anytime Bars.

You can also volumize your meals with "free foods".  These are ways to add volume to your meal and not a lot of calories.  There are several Membership Options that you can check out on their website.  There is even a monthly option.

I will let you follow me along on my journey to a new more confident Gilda.

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Disclosure:  I was given a 50% discount on my food for review purposes.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

*Note:  Members following the Jenny Craig program, on average, lose 1-2 lbs per week

3/30/15: Big Apple Circus Metamorphosis in Boston

I love going to the Big Apple Circus!  The proximity to the action and the wonderful performers make for an amazing show.  This year their new show Metamorphosis is at City Hall Plaza in Boston and run through Sunday, May 10th.  Read on for our thoughts on the show and for a discount code on tickets!

This is the 37th Season of the Big Apple Circus and they pulled out all the stops.  

I was in true amazement when seeing one of the first acts.  To see the flexibility of this performer to get in to that small box was unbelievable.

Not to sound like an infomercial, "but wait there's more!"  Yes this other performer is getting in to the box too! 

 Not one but two ladies in the box!

 Totally amazing!  The kids couldn't believe it and watched in awe.

There was some cool acrobatics.

To save 20% per order for select performances, use the code APPLE* when buying tickets online at http://www.bigapplecircus.org/ by phone at 888-541-3750, and at the box office. 

*Limited availability. Offer good on select seats and shows. Other conditions apply. Children under 3 are free on the lap of a paid adult, one child per lap. 

 My personal favorite is the animals.  Here is a cute little porcupine!

 Love this guy and there is a dog in their too.

My dog can't jump rope. 

 So cute!  These are all rescue dogs which makes me so happy.

Look at the little doggies on the ponies! 

Unbelievable! 

 Did someone say it is hump day?  No it wasn't hump day but these camels are so cool.

Beautiful horses. 

Magnificent animals. 

 I love them all lined up going around in the circle.  So amazing and so close.

I love this act, the balance is amazing!

Francesco the Clown was really funny.  He did some funny parts in between acts.

 Flip!

 Such skill to do these tricks.

 I really loved this act also.  There was a rocket ship and two people doing a trapeze act.  They were unbelievable, plus no net!

 Wow, she then released one leg and hung.

It looked really cool, my pictures can't do it justice. 

I highly suggest going to the Big Apple Circus while it is in town.  You won't be disappointed.

Tickets for METAMORPHOSIS start at $20 and are available at www.bigapplecircus.org or by calling (888) 541-3750.  Premium seating at $100 is available for all Saturday, Sunday, Patriots’ Week, and Good Friday shows.

NEW THIS SEASON! Wednesday Family shows at 11 AM and 6:30 PM: BOGO – Buy One ticket, Get One free for a special 75-minute version of METAMORPHOSIS (no intermission).  

Disclosure:  I received 4 tickets for my family to attend the Big Apple Circus and 4 tickets to giveaway.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

3/29/15: Harlem Globetrotters Fun at the TD Garden Boston

Last night we went to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the TD Garden in Boston.  We always have an awesome time going to the game as it is a family friendly way to watch a basketball game.  Impressive tricks, fun basketball game, and meeting the players makes for a great night.

I love that they start out the show every time with tricks to Sweet Georgia Brown.

This game was the Harlem Globetrotters 2015 “Washington Generals’ Revenge” Tour.  The Washington Generals beat the Harlem Globetrotters in 1971 and they wanted to win this one.  It had been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals had faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.

The kids love seeing all the tricks they do.  Here you can see one of the players up on the hoop.

Here they are being silly again.

 Globie!

The team acknowledged a member of the military in Boston.  Fans can nominate a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at harlemglobetrotters.com.  They also played a portion of each game with a camouflage basketball as a sign of respect to all who protect our freedom.  They won the game against the Generals.

After the game is the most fun for the kids.  All the players stay on the court and give autographs and take pictures.  Here is one of the women on the Globetrotters, Sweet J Ekworomadu.

One of my favorite pictures with one of my favorite players, Chris Handles giving his thumbs up! #thumbnation

  Here are the kids giving the handles thumbs up during the game.

Evan getting his basketball signed by the Emcee for the game.

Evan got all the players autographs. 

Here is Big Easy Lofton.

 

Here is Ice Man.

Evan was so fast getting autographs it was hard to get a picture.  He loves getting autographs from all the players and was very happy he got them all.

I highly suggest getting tickets when they come to your town.  You can see the full schedule here.

 

Disclosure:  I received a Four Pack of tickets to a Harlem Globetrotters game and a Four Pack to giveaway through the Harlem Globetrotters in exchange for this promotional post.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.