Gorton’s Realistic Resolution Challenge

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

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Gorton\'s Blogger Giveaway
We all start the New Year off making resolutions. Most of the time it involves healthier habits. However we usually break them within the first week or two. Therefore I couldn’t of been happier when I heard that Gorton’s Seafood had teamed up with SparkPeople to create a Realistic Resolution Challenge.
Gorton’s Realistic Resolution Challenge is a free online program that teaches you how to improve your diet and create a healthier lifestyle through 30 days of challenges. They also offer videos, recipes, shopping lists, a message board and so much more.

Gorton’s offers a wide range of fantastic products including their Grilled Fillets that are low fat, gluten free and 100 calories or less per serving.

Grilled Fillets Lemon Butter Review: I recently discovered that I have a gluten allergy. While I don\’t follow a super strict gluten free diet all the time – girl needs a cupcake now and then! I try to stick to it 90% of the time. That\’s why I was excited to discover that Gorton\’s offers a variety of gluten free products that are actually delicious. If you want fish for dinner without making your house smell like you just visited docks I highly recommend trusting the Gorton\’s fisherman they know what\’s up.

Check out the challenge here and sign up with me: here
Don’t forget to grab a coupon: here
Enter the Gorton’s Eat Smarter Sweepstakes: here

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Movie Review: The Duff

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

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I recently had the opportunity to attend an advance screening of “The Duff” which is set to come out February 20th.

When Bianca learns she has been given the nickname “the Duff”, she sets out to prove she is more than just someone’s “Designated Ugly Fat Friend”. Mind you to be a “Duff” you do not need to be ugly or fat. The crew you hang with could just be prettier than you are or more popular.
The movie will have you dying of laughter and not to mention it will teach us that no matter who we are and what our status is we are all someone’s Duff.
I highly recommend seeing this movie as soon as it comes out in theaters. It\’s the perfect date night movie or movie to see with your girlfriends.

Questions To Ask On A First Date

Posted on January 8, 2015 by

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There’s really no better time to ask questions than on a first date. Here are some of the best ones I’ve been asked:

1. Who would you want to play you if there was a movie about your life?
It’s a light hearted fun question and actually my favorite.

2. Do you like animals?
Keeps the date from feeling like an interrogation.

3. What sports teams do you follow?
Low-pressure question, you could find out he’s in a summer softball league or he was the star football player in college or never misses a Tigers baseball game.

4. Have you traveled anywhere recently?
Does he like to head to Miami to party or visit Europe and sightsee?

5. Do you like what you do?
Asking about his job allows you to assess his financial stability, plus if he is unhappy that will show in other aspects of his life.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

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I absolutely love raspberry vinaigrette dressing, however I can never find one that I like in stores. That\’s why this weekend I decided to take matters into my own hands and create my own. The dressing turned out to be everything I had hoped for.

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
1/4 cup raspberries pureed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2-1 teaspoon dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Whisk all ingredients together and enjoy!

30 Day Challenge: Hydration

Posted on January 6, 2015 by

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Forget what happened last year, 2015 brings on a clean slate. It’s no secret that many of us make fitness, weight loss and health goals that we give up within the first week. So let’s start with a 30-day challenge to better ourselves for the next 30 days.

Drinking more water is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So let’s vow to drink at least eight – 8 oz. glasses of water for the next 30 days.

Water tips:
• You’ll drink more water if you drink it from a straw.
• Add some fruit to your water. My favorite combo is strawberries and lemon.
• Take a drink of water between each bite of food.

Are you drinking enough water? Do you have any tips for staying hydrated?

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