Earth Fare Printable Coupons

Earth Fare has some great printable coupons available at their site HERE.  Eating healthy can be more expensive, but coupons combined with sales can make it much easier to shop on a budget and stick to a healthy eating lifestyle! 

Some of the coupons you can print there are:
$1.50 off any Earth Fare Natural Tray Pack or Deli Cooked Rotisserie Chicken
$0.60 off any Jar of 7J Ranch Garden Reserve Salsa
$1.00 off any one box of Cascadian Farm Granola Bars
$1.00 off Blue Diamond Products
$1.00 off Earth Fare Bacon
$1.00 off Grande Tortilla Chips
And Many, Many More. Check out the site and print away!

Blog Hop Thursday 7/22 edition

Hi Everyone, Thanks for visiting my site. I am participating in this blog hop hosted by
bassgiraffe’s Thoughts You can visit that site to participate as well!  If you are new to my site, I blog about my life and this weightloss journey I am on.

I recently took a month off after losing 12 pounds, and I didn't gain it back! I am back in the game again and hope to see the scale to continue to go down! I have 48 pounds to go to reach my goal.

You can follow me in the journey as well!  I also blog about great deals on healthy foods so that you can diet on a budget!  If you follow me, leave me a comment so I can do the same!  Thanks for visiting!

Wednesday Weekly Weigh In 7/21/10

This is the first weigh in I have had in 4 weeks! The last weigh in was on June 23rd. Many things have kept me busy, which I knew they would, so I didn't post on this site, nor did I really worry about my diet or exercise. I took a short break, which ended up being a month, and I am ready to start again! Though I was not worrying about my diet so much, I didn't go and eat anything and everything in site! But I did not  count any calories at all and there were many fast food trips and a couple of grill outs that I attended. There have been many sno cones and Ice creams bought and I haven't cooked the healthiest of dinners lately. I haven't took my daily walk/jog in a month either! My body has been craving it, but I just never made myself do it. I haven't been very active at all and found myself feeling very sluggish this month. I think I have sabotaged everything I have accomplished, but I could not bring myself to get on the scale to check!

I knew a few days ago that today would be the day that I start back on my calorie counting and walking, and I have been scared to know the damage I have done from taking a month off. I started my journey May 11th at 189.6 lbs and as my last weigh in on June 23rd, I weighed 177.2, having me lose 12.5 lbs.  That was the most success I have had in any of my weightloss attempts in the past. I had set a mini goal to be 179lbs by July 12th and I had reached it in June.

I was so nervous this morning for the weigh in. Giving my past history of dieting and then stopping I figured I would have gained it back, or at the very least be in the 180's again. But I took a deep breath and got on the scale this morning to find this:

I only gained  0.4 lbs in a month! I am still within my mini goal! I haven't sabotaged myself at all!
It is such a relief and I am so excited to be starting again without having to lose pounds that I put back on.

I really don't understand it, Maybe whatever I was doing before kicked my metabolism into  gear and allowed me to burn what I was eating the way its supposed to. The only thing I continued to do during my break, was drink a 16.9oz bottle of the Lipton Diet Sparkling Green Tea everyday. So whether that had a little part in my metabolism I don't know. I'm just very happy! 

My Journal Entry 6/29/10 Tuesday

I haven't written an entry in a while now. I decided a few days ago that keeping up and writing a daily journal entry is going to be complicated the next couple weeks. I do plan on consciously paying attention to calories, as well as continue to walk when I can. I will also still weigh in on Wednesdays and post healthy deals and freebies as I get the chance. It is a hectic week coming up with Family coming in town and staying with me, plus my dad is having surgery, so I will need to be able to keep a time frame open to help out where I am needed with that. Once things settle down, I will continue with the Journal Entries. They have helped me a lot to keep on track. I hope I don't fall to far behind the next couple weeks by not keeping up with everything.

We Shall see...

Healthy Finds 6/23 - $37.50 for under $10 at Publix

Here are some of the healthy items I picked up this week at Publix.

6 Kellogg's Special K Cereals Reg $3.99 Sale $1.99
Used 3 $1/2 printables
AND 2 $1.50/3 Target printables
Paid $5.94 for 6 boxes!

1 Pint Blueberries Reg $3.59 Sale $1.50
Used $1.50/1 printable (Expired)
FREE with coupon!

1 Trop50 OJ Reg $3.99 Sale $3
Used $1/1 printable
$2 with coupon!

2 Blue Diamond Almond Milk Reg $2.99
Used 2 $1/1 printables
and 2 $1/1 from Yellow advantage buy flyer
Paid $1.98 for two with coupons!


Before sales and coupons total was $37.50
After sales and coupons total = $9.92

My Journal Entry 6/23/10 Wednesday

I got up early this morning to get my daughter ready to go to her dad's for the next couple days. But then I went back to bed! I am not a morning person. I didn't think that I would sleep as long as I did though! I didn't wake up til 2 in the afternoon! I guess I was tired?  Once I got up,  I weighed myself, (Checkout my Weekly Weigh-In Post) and then I made a bowl of cereal.

Fiber One Honey Clusters Cereal 1 cup
1/2 cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk
Total Calories   200
Total Fat          4.5g
Total Carbs      44g
Total Fiber       14g
Total Protein      6g



I also thought about what goals I want to make for this week! They are: Eat more regularly, get more fiber in each day, make myself get 30 minutes of activity in each and everyday, and wash my freaking car already!  That last one has been on my to do list for months! I don't know why I never get around to just doing it!

I went to Food Lion to pick up some green grapes. I love snacking on them and they are on sale for $0.99lb!
While I was out I picked up some lunch, I got Subway. I bought a footlong, but the other half of the sandwich will be dinner tonight after my walk!

6inch Turkey on Wheat, No Cheese, lots of veggies, lite Mayo.
Total Calories  340
Total Fat           8.5g
Total Carbs      48g
Total Fiber         5g
Total Protein     18g






When it got cooler, I went on my walk/jog at Fletchers park. It has been over a week since I have jogged, but I didn't get tired as quickly like I thought I would. I put in 35 minutes of a mix of jogging and walking and burned estimated 205 calories!

When I got back home, I had the other half of my subway sandwich.

6inch Turkey on Wheat, No Cheese, lots of veggies, lite Mayo.
Total Calories  340
Total Fat           8.5g
Total Carbs      48g
Total Fiber         5g
Total Protein     18g






I then had a snack of green grapes.

15 Green Grapes 
Total Calories   45
Total Fat           0g
Total Carbs    13.5g
Total Fiber        0g
Total Protein     0g





I will probably have another snack tonight before bed, it will probably consist of either Fruits or Vegetables. I will update in the morning if I do.

Today's Totals
Total Calories     925
Total Fat            21.5g
Total Carbs      153.5g
Total Fiber            24g
Total Protein         42g

Activities- Jogged/Walked for 35 minutes Fletcher's Park.
                  Calories burned in activities 205.

Wednesday Weekly Weigh-In 6/23/10

Sigh, I knew I should have tried harder to get some more activity in for the week. I have had one of the laziest weeks this week! The types of foods that I was sometimes eating weren't the best either. I am happy that I didn't gain weight. I am really going to try harder this week! Last weeks weigh-in I was at 178.2
When I weighed this morning I was at 178.6.

Like I said, I am very happy I didn't gain and I am still in the 170's! It just shows that eating within calories is not enough! I cannot slack in the activities if I want the weight to shed!

Are you on your own weight loss journey? I would love to hear about some of your success! Please leave a comment below. You can also leave a link to your weightloss blog if you have one, I would love to read it!

Healthy Grocery Deals 6/23 - 6/29

The new grocery ads start today and here is a list of some of the healthier deals that you can add to your weekly menu plans!

 Publix is having a pretty good sale with some great healthy options! Take note of the blueberries and raspberries deal. The coupon is only good for the rest of the day then it expires! So if you want some cheap fresh berries, make your way to Publix today!


Special K Low Fat Granola $1.99
Use $1/1 printable
AND $1.50/3 Target printable
makes them $0.49 ea. w/coupons!

Musselman's Applesauce 6pk Cups $1.15

Fresh Express Salad Blends $1.99
Use $1/2 store coupon from Family Style Mag.
$1.49 ea w/coupon

Fruit2O 6pk Flavor Waters $1.50
Use $0.55/1 printable
Makes them $0.95 ea. w coupon


Almond Breeze Almond Milk 64oz $2.89
Use $1/1 from Yellow Adv flyer
AND $1/1 printable
Makes them $0.89 ea w/coupons!

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Desserts $1.10
Use $3/6 from June All You
or $1/5 printable
Makes them $0.60 - $0.90 ea. W/coupon

Green Beans $0.99lb

Blueberries 1 pint $1.50
Use $1.50/1 store printable
Makes a pint Free!

Raspberries 5.6oz pkg $2.00
Use $1.50/1 store printable
Makes them $0.50!

Blackberries 12 oz Pkg $2.50
Use $1.50/1 store printable
Makes them $1.00!


Crystal Light Drink Mix 10 or 12qt $1.99
Use $1/1 printable
Makes them $0.99 ea w/coupon!

Here are a few healthy things to grab at Food Lion with the new ad!


Zucchini or Yellow Squash $1.29 lb.
 
Green Grapes $0.99lb

Carrots 1lb bag $0.69

Aquafina Water 24pk $3.99

Blueberries 1 pint $2.00

Green Giant Canned Vegetables $1.00ea.
(Buy 5 get $2.50 off instantly)
makes them $0.50 ea!

Last but not least, here are the Bi-Lo healthy deals for the new ad week!


Southern Home Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 2.5lb bag $5.49

Shady Brook Farms Turkey Franks 14oz $0.99

Ocean Eclipse Mahi Mahi or Salmon 16oz pkg $3.99

Wishbone Salad Dressing $1.45
Use $0.50/1 printable
Makes them $0.45 ea w/coupon!

Tropicana Tro50 Orange Juice 59oz. $3.00
Use $1/1 printable
Makes them $2.00 ea w/coupon!

Asparagus $1.99lb.

Zucchini or Yellow Squash $0.99lb

Vidalia Onions $0.99lb

My Journal Entry 6/22/10 Tuesday

I started today with a small bowl of cereal

1/2 c. FiberOne Honey Clusters cereal
1/2 c. Almond Breeze Almondmilk
Total Calories    200
Total Fat            4.5g
Total Carbs        44g
Total Fiber          14g
Total Protein         6g



Then went out to run some errands and when I checked the mail, I had a Free Sample of Snikiddy Baked Fries to try and review for my other site. You can read it here as well as grab a $1/1 coupon!

Snack size bag Snikiddy Baked Fries
Total Calories    130
Total Fat            4.5g
Total Carbs        20g
Total Fiber           1g
Total Protein         2g






For Dinner I made BBQ Pork Tenderloin on the grill with Green Beans and Baked Potato.

Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin w/Green Beans & Baked Potato
Total Calories    611
Total Fat            17.5g
Total Carbs         61g
Total Fiber          8g
Total Protein       50g





I watched "Remember Me" during dinner. It was a pretty good movie. Rob is hot, but I just wished he didn't smoke in the movie! It's Such a turn off!

Today's Totals
Total Calories   941
Total Fat            26.5g
Total Carbs         125g
Total Fiber            23g
Total Protein         58g

Activities- No Activities!

My daughter will be with her dad for the next couple days so I plan to get a lot of walking and jogging in while I can! I have went this whole week without walking and I haven't ate as healthy, though I have kept my calories low. I feel like I have ate too much junk this week! I don't think I have lost weight this week, I just hope I haven't gained any!

My Journal Entry 6/21/10 Monday

Well, it is Monday and it feels like such a boring day! I made myself eat something not long after waking, I fixed a Lean Cuisine Meal.

Lean Cuisine Santa Fe Rice and Beans
Total Calories  290
Total Fat             5g
Total Carbs        50g
Total Fiber          4g
Total Protein      11g





I didn't do much at all today. Pretty much just hung out around the house. For Dinner I made Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos. I had two of them.

2 Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos
Total Calories 290
Total Fat          8.5
Total Carbs     40
Total Fiber        3
Total Protein    18



I also had a small brownie with a dab of coffee ice cream on top after dinner.

Small Brownie Ala Mode
Total Calories  270
Total Fat            10g
Total Carbs        32g
Total Fiber           1g
Total Protein       2.5g



Today's Totals
Total Calories  850
Total Fat            23.5g
Total Carbs        122g
Total Fiber             8g
Total Protein       31.5g

Actitvities- No activities today.