Friday, May 12 at 1:14am
Just got back from a Mom’s Night Out (LATE) and I have a full morning, so will post when the kiddo takes a nap in the afternoon. Stay tuned…
Friday, May 12 at 8:09pm UPDATE – Still running WAY behind on my day. Quickly sitting down to type this, then off to get my son ready for bed. Was on the phone all afternoon while my son slept. AGH! Where does the time go?
Since the day is practically over and once my son is in bed, the time is devoted to my husband and I for the next few hours, I’m just going to skip today’s “Favorite Find” post. I’m sorry for slacking.
Stay tuned for my “Super Blog Saturday” post tomorrow…
I know this isn’t weight related, but I liked it so much, I wanted to share it. I saw this video on another blog I read and just had to post it to my blog too. This song was played at our wedding. I love it! I think you’ll recognize it too. It’s actually an advertisement for some phone. LOL! It’s so cool to watch (SO impressed)!
About a month ago, my Mom was telling me about a new zero calorie water flavoring called MiO. I found out it was going to launch in stores in late March/early April. While out grocery shopping last night, I happened to pass a display of MiO and thought I’d try it out.
I’m first going to say that I LOVE WATER! I am a HUGE water drinker and don’t feel the need to put additives in my water to help me drink it. Juice just seems to be empty calories and if I’m going to have a soda, it’s going to be diet and it’s usually a treat when I go out to eat. The only other thing I drink is coffee (I love me some coffee as you already know).
Ok, so back to MiO. While I don’t think water is in need of flavoring, sometimes it’s just fun to have a new flavor, something special to drink. There are always those few meals that seem to require something other than water. I’m not sure if that is for everyone or if I’m even making sense, but this MiO product would be perfect for those occasions. I’m also not a fan of restaurant water…YUCK! It always has a weird taste to it, which is why I get a diet soda. Sometimes I’ll get iced tea only because it has a flavor to it (so I can’t taste the nasty water). My Mom’s suggestion was to keep a MiO in my purse and use MiO in restaurant water while I’m out. It’s zero calories and would allow me to get a free drink (water) while I’m out. Makes sense to me…genius idea Mom!
There are quite a few flavors to choose from:
Berry Pomegrante
Fruit Punch
Mango Peach
Peach Tea
Sweet Tea
Strawberry Watermelon
I purchased the Berry Pomegrante and Sweet Tea. My husband loves sweet tea (me…not a fan at all). He said it was ok, but he could taste the artificial sweetener in it. My Berry Pomegrante one tasted like a watered down grape kool-aid.
Ok, so my review on this little product…
It was really good, added just enough flavor (and I could certainly add more to get more of a flavor if I choose to do so). I’m not sure it’s an every day drink additive for me, but I will say that I might take my Mom’s advice and stick one in my purse for when I’m heading to a restaurant (save some money by getting a water instead of a soda). I’d be interested in trying the Strawberry Watermelon and the Fruit Punch ones (I’m not a peach fan at all).
Some low down on MiO:
One bottle of the $3.99 MiO makes about 24 calorie-free servings.
While MiO has no artificial flavors, it does have artificial colors, artificial sweeteners and preservatives.
This isn’t a powder. MiO is a concentrated liquid that comes in tiny eye-drop-sized bottles.
Did you know that 95% of people that diet fail according to the FTC? In order to succeed long term, people need to understand and be able to live a healthy lifestyle.
My trainer/coach, Jared, is leading a Fat Loss WEBinar this next Thursday (May 27th). The WEBinar is free. Jared will be talking about the 5 components of fitness that will start you on your way to ultimate health. I’m attending this WEBinar and hope you’ll join me. I’ve learned so much from Jared already (things that have kept me motivated to wanting to get this weight off). I’m looking forward to learning even more.
Check out the picture to the above. This is my trainer, Jared. Can you believe that in this before and after picture, Jared weighs exactly the same weight? Now that’s proof that fat loss is better than weight loss. He went from 15.2% body fat to 7.5% in just 14 weeks. Crazy, huh? Certainly makes you interested in finding out more about fat loss, doesn’t it?
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I have issues with meat. I’m not sure what it is about it, but I hate the lasting taste of meat in my mouth. Yuck!
To solve this problem (and it serves as something somewhat sweet for me after a meal), I chew a slice of Extra Fruit Sensations Sweet Watermelon flavored gum (it’s sugarless).
There are six flavors (Mango Smootie, Berry Smoothie, Strawberry Banana, Island Cooler, Berry Pearadise, and Sweet Watermelon). I’ve tried them all and the Sweet Watermelon is by far my favorite, followed by the Berry Smoothie. The flavor lasts a long time too (extra bonus).
I'm Jan, a mid-30's, SAHM. I've been overweight since 1998 and continued to pack on the pounds each year. Since my son was born (October 2009), it has given me the motivation I need to get this weight off once and for all. To learn more about me, go to my about me page.
I'm Jan, a mid-30's, SAHM. I've been overweight since 1998 and continued to pack on the pounds each year. Since my son was born (October 2009), it has given me the motivation I need to get this weight off once and for all. To learn more about me, go to my 
