GNC Total Lean Shake BURN

I recently got invited to try a new product called GNC Total Lean Shake BURN courtesy of GNC and Crowdtap. If you know me you know I don't hit the gym much, but really enjoy running and doing in-home workouts. Recently in my weight loss journey I've hit a plateau so I was happy to mix it up a bit and try something new.

I've never tried to boost my workouts with protein powder but, I'm willing to try it to get to my goal. According to the GNC Protein Number (88) I should be consuming 88g of protein daily. If you'd like to calculate your protein number you can find the GNC calculator here: GNC Protein Calculator  I should also mention that when you do find your protein number you can also receive a $10 off select GNC proteins coupon if you give them your email address.

I am supposed to consume 88 grams of protein daily to continue my weight loss

OK, enough of that and onto the results. I was hesitant when I received it that it would actually taste anything like "Chocolate Fudge", and more like chalk. However, I didn't think it was bad. It reminded me a lot of the powdered NesQuick as a kid... but mixed in water; instead of milk. Had I mixed it into milk I think I would've loved it.

I tried to mix it in a clear glass to show what it looked like mixed, unfortunately I only had a green glass

When you 1st try it, if you are new to it only do half a recommended serving until you know how your body will react. It took me a couple days to get comfortable with upping the serving. The first gave me crazy amounts of energy, but I was almost a little dizzy or spacey so I was afraid to go for a run with my head buzzing. The next day it wasn't nearly as bad. By the 4th day I felt completely comfortable and didn't really notice anything but the insane amount of energy I had. On day 5 I upped the ante and went up to a full dosage strength.

I will say, that I'm glad I didn't stop after that first day. I had continued my workout regimen but hit a plateau at 149 pounds. I attribute the weight that I've lost in the last few weeks to the change-up in my protein intake since starting GNC Lean Shake BURN. I'm now down to 140 so I've lost 9 pounds which puts me so much closer to my target of 130# I can almost taste it. The GNC Lean Shake BURN is really great a curbing my appetite so I'm not finding myself craving donuts or wanting to eat anything I can find.

My husband has been trying it with me as well. He says he can feel the difference and we both have noticed he's lost some pounds but he hasn't been keeping track like I have so I can't officially report his progress. All-in-all I found it to be a good product that I plan to keep up with. Once I hit my target goal I think I'll use it to maintain my target weight, or even see if I could go just a bit lower. I'm not sure if I'll try any of the other flavors since I'm happy with the chocolate fudge, but I know I'll find myself buying the "to go" bottles.

Activewear at Old Navy

Sheree & I showing our "guns" wearing our Old Navy Activewear

Summer is what everyone looks forward too all winter long... until you realize you're about to head to the beach with a spare tire below your bikini tops, and above your bottoms. This year a friend of mine, Sheree and I have decided to try and get our winter guts under control before we bare it all at the beach. I have to say she's been doing awesome checking in at the YMCA at 4:30 am and listing her workout. I've been doing mostly in-home workouts, walking/jogging and eating better. Anyways, when Old Navy & *Crowdtap granted me an amazing opportunity to head into my local Old-Navy to get some new Activewear, I knew just who to bring!

I asked Sheree to meet me in the store and wasn't real sure what she was coming for. When I busted out the coupons for a free Activewear outfit from Old Navy she couldn't hardly contain herself! She was planning a trip to Old Navy anyways because she loves their Activewear; as do I. I've been wearing it for a couple years now and from the beginner to the hardcore they're Activewear has you covered!

Anyways, away we went to the area we needed to be and they have everything from shoes, to running shorts, to sports bras, capris, jackets, etc. The variety at our store was pretty good and we easily started picking things out here and there and adding them to the cart. We finally made our way to the dressing room and were both completely shocked when we needed to grab SMALLER sizes in everything we picked out. Granted we didn't loose any weight while being there but doesn't it always make you feel better when you can get a medium instead of a large or a small instead of a medium? I'm taking it!

If you've never tried on Old Navy Activewear I highly recommend the Compression Pants. I can't say enough about those things. I still have a long way to go to get back to pre-pregnancy size but when I put those things on I feel like I'm tiny again. I literally get compliments from complete strangers everytime I wear them out and about. The mesh bubble tanks are my favorite this year and I love the bright colors available for summer. Yes, this too I wear running errands or wherever because I am obsessed with this top. It's actually one of my favorite tops right now.

Our jogging outfits

We both ended up walking out with 1 free top and bottom each and a couple extra outfits that the coupons wouldn't work with because they were on clearance! All-in-all it was so much fun and really helps motivate me to keep up the workouts because wearing. Activewear makes me want to be active! If you'd like to check-out Old Navy's selection of Activewear you can find them here.



*This opportunity was provided to me from Crowdtap & Old Navy. If you've never tried Crowdtap it's a website that looks for consumer insight for brands like Old Navy. Sometimes you are provided with sample shares like the one above to review your experience. You can find Crowdtap here.

Shore-ly a Beach Beauty in Old Navy Beachwear!

I know what your thinking... cute swimsuit, right? Well, that's what I was thinking as soon as I saw it online! How lucky for me that I got to go into Old Navy with 3 of my besties and get this swimsuit, flip flops, towel and beach bag FREE?!? Amazing. How? I'm a member of the Old Navy Style Council on Crowdtap. Occasionally they choose people to go in-store for a clothing sample and review the items they received and their in-store experience.

This was an excellent opportunity and we had SO much fun trying out the different styles. If you haven't been to Old Navy swimsuit shopping yet, I highly suggest you check out their swimwear here. They had an amazing variety from 1 piece to tankini to bikini. If you weren't aware of their beach accessories you should check those out as well. I bought a few of their beach towels last year and it was no secret they were and still are my favorite!

FREE Activities & Goodie Bags for the Kids @ Target 2/25

Tomorrow (2/25) head over to your local Target store between 9am & 11am for a FREE reading of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (for his birthday I'm assuming). There will also be other activities and goodie bags for the kids.

You can find more information here.

50% off Vikings vs. Cardinals (10/9) Tickets

I know the Vikes have been a heart-breaker this season (at least for those of us who bleed purple) but to make it up to us the Vikings are offering 50% off tickets to Sundays gave vs the Cardinals. I'm hopeful we'll pull on out, but if not at least you got a good deal on tickets and had fun tailgating right?

You can find tickets here and use the promo code: showyourhorns

Rock Band 3 Bundle $34.99 Shipped

 

HURRY over to Amazon to grab Rock Band 3 bundle for Nintendo Wii for just $34.99 with FREE shipping. Get it quick; it won't last long... grab it here. These are usually $129.99!

Half Price to Como Town Amusement Park

Hurry and grab 2 tickets to Como Town Amusement Park for the price of 1. I absolutly love Como Town, and happy when I can find a deal on it. You can purchase them here.

Half Price Tickets to the MN Renissance Festival

Grab your tickets now to the Minnesota Renissance Festival. These tickets are 50% off the price they'll be charging to get adults in. Tickets are usually $20.95/ticket - save yourself the $21 and buy them here.


If you'd like to learn more about the Renissance Festival, you can view their website here, or their Facebook page here.

Half Price Tickets to Como Town Amusement Park

Hurry and grab 2 tickets to Como Town Amusement Park for the price of 1. I absolutly love Como Town for my son since the rides are geared towards kids... even young ones. They only have a limited quantity left so buy yours quick. You can purchase them here.

Like Blink 182 or Maroon 5? Check This Out...

Would you like a chance to volunteer at a Maroon 5 concert? How about Blink 182? If so you can submit an application here and you may get your chance. Stonyfield Farms and Reverb are teaming up to make concert tours "green" and looking for volunteers to help. You can apply here.

Volunteering Entails:

• Arriving 60 - 90 minutes before doors open.
• Being briefed on Reverb's greening programs.
• Assisting in set up of the Reverb Eco-Village and activating fan outreach programs.
• Encouraging fans to take action!
• Note: Travel and accommodations are the sole responsibility of the volunteer.

Volunteers Receive:

• An official volunteer t-shirt to wear at the show and take home.
• A work pass granting access to the general admission area to watch the headlining band's set.
• Our eternal graditude!

FREE Water Bottle & Spoke Cards

FREE Water bottle & spoke cards here.

"For your next ride, we can outfit you with bikelaw WATER BOTTLES and SPOKE CARDS. Enter your selections below and we'll get them in the mail."

Cub Foods Deals

I just got back from Cub Foods & there's a few deals for you to watch for:

• Get your $5 off $25 coupon here
• 2 pounds of bananas FREE here (expires 7/16)
• BOGO Bellatoria pizza with 2 FREE junior Valleyfair passes find out more here)
• FREE Keebler Graola Fudge bars (aftter mail in rebate)
• $1/2 Pepsi 2-liters (great for those times they're on sale somewhere for $0.66)
• General Mills cereals 4/$10 - use 2 $1/2 making it $2 each, buy 4 & get FREE milk (up to $4.50) on your next shopping trip!

Bellatoria Pizzas BOGO & FREE Valleyfair

Right now Cub Foods has Bellatoria pizzas on sale with the Cub coupon BOGO. In addition they are running a promo for July with Valleyfair. You need to purchase 2 pizzas, send your recipt in with a self-addressed-stamped-envelope & they'll send you 2 junior/senior admission passes. You can read about the offer here.

Apple River Tubing for 2 - $12

Groupon has camping & tubing, or tubing at Apple River Hideaway for 55% - 60% off. Camping & tubing (2 nights camping & 2 days unlimited tubing for 2 people) for $58. 1 day of unlimited tubing for 2 is just $12! You can get yours here.

$14 Passes to Wateraprk of America

Plum District has passes to Waterpark of America for $19. If you are a new member, you can get $5 off your first purchase when you register, making your first pass only $14. These passes are valued at $38.54 each. Get in on this deal here.

To learn more about the Waterpark of America first, you can visit their site here.

FREE Bowling

GoBowling.com is trying to break a world record for most games bowled in America in a day on August 6th. What does this mean, find out here.

"While supplies last, Participants will receive a coupon for two (2) free bowling games at participating bowling centers (each, a "Coupon"). . The Coupons will be mailed to the Participants at the address provided by the Participants in their Submissions. The Coupons will be mailed 4-6 weeks after Sponsor's receipt of a Participant's Submission. 

The Promotion begins on June 15, 2011 and shall end August 31, 2011, or until supplies of coupons shall be exhausted (whichever occurs first). Coupons valid for one free game of bowling. Valid daily from June 15, 2011 – August 31, 2011 between the hours of 8:30am and 6:00pm."

 

TaylorMade Golf Balls 6-Pack Giveaway

TaylorMade golf balls is giving you a chance at trying their Penta balls. Go here to sign up. They'll email you & let you know if you qualify for a FREE 6-Ball pack.

NOTE: It's been said that to qualify, you need to answer with the following information:
• Entrants with 15 or lower index/handicap
• Entrants who play 3 or more rounds each month
• Entrants who currently play: Titleist ProV1, ProV1X; Bridgestone B330, B330 RX, B330 RXS, B330S; Callaway Tour is, Tour iz, Tour ix; Nike 20XI, 20XI-X; Nike One Black, One Tour, One TourD, One Platinum; and Srixon Z-Star, Z-Star XV

2 Movie Tickets for $7

Another new site Buy With Me is offering 2 movie tickets from Fandango for $12. If you sign up for a new account under the link here you'll get a $5 credit, making 2 tickets just $7.

After signing up under the link above to get your $5 credit, you can find the deal here. 

NOTE: If you click the link to the deal right away you won't recieve the $5 credit, but you can still get 2 tickets for $12. Please check with Fandango to be sure there are theatres in your area that will accept them.

15% Off at Barnes & Noble

There's a coupon out right now for 15% off 1 item at Barnes & Noble it's only valid this weekend and expires Sunday. You can print your copy here.

Blockbuster Express - 5 Rentals for $2

Need to catch-up on your movies? Groupon has 5 Blockbuster Express movie rentals for $2. That's like getting 3 movies free. You can get it here. These rentals don't expire until May 1, 2013 so you've got pleanty of time.

You can only purchase 1 for yourself but you can buy more as gifts.

Note: If it doesn't appear on the main page, you can find the deal under Albany, New York.