Real Moms Real Views

Feel Good in Your Skin {Mama Mio Skincare Review}

One of the hardest things about getting older is watching your youthful skin start to change.  You start to see fine lines, discoloring, and looseness developing.  That isn’t fun at all.  The more changes you have the older your look, no matter how old you really are.  Kind of a rip off!

Mama Mio‘s 4 beauty experts and founders thought it was a rip off too.  That is why they created products to help us feel good in the skin we are in.  When you feel good you look good…confidence!!  Mama Mio uses “the very, very best ingredients at the highest potency to ensure that every product really works.”  Thank you!  We appreciate that.  It is always nice to spend our money on things that are actually worth it!

Mama Mio has a product for everyone’s skin woes.  There are products for your face, neck, bust, legs, waist, stretch marks, and scars.  Each of their products smell and feel fantastic!!  You can even feel good about using them knowing they don’t have any nasties in them.  “Every Mama Mio product is paraben free, petroleum free, phthalates free, sodium laureth and sodium lauryl sulphate free, colourant free, synthetic fragrance free and xenoestrogen free. If it is nasty, it is a no-no.”  Even their fragrances are natural!

Mama Mio sent me two products try.  The first is the Boob Tube Bust & Neck Firmer.  “Within a week, you will notice that the skin on your neck, your chest and your boobs looks firmer, fitter, glowing, more dewy and youthful. Daily use will maintain this beautiful skin and over the years you will be so pleased you took the time to befriend your bust.
No crinkles or droop for you – no turtle necks or even turkey necks!”  It is super simple to use and very easy to work into your daily routine.  You just use it once a day from your neck to the bottom of your boobs.  It is gentle enough and has such great results you can even use it on your face!  “Already winning 5 industry awards, Boob Tube is even recommended by plastic surgeons to help skin cope and heal with bust surgery.”

The other product I get to try to the Bootcamp for Tummies…a product that I will use on day one after my baby comes.  I am going to get my tummy back–okay hopefully I won’t get the same belly back but one way better!  “If you commit for 30 days, you will see results; your tummy will be tighter, flatter, smoother and more defined. Your posture will be improved, your back stronger and your skin softer.”  It only takes 4 minutes a day.  That is like brushing your teeth, not too shabby!

Right after you shower, when you are nice and warm, following these easy steps:

Step 1 (once a day) Your 4 minute exercise programme. Follow the instruction card for the two no-nonsense exercises: The Flattener Five and the Pulse 100.
Step 2 (once a day) Skin Tight Toning Serum – one to two pumps will be plenty, massage into midriff area from below your chest to the top of your pubic bone, all the way round to your back.
Step 3 (once a day) Get Waisted Body Shaper – massage two pumps on top of Skin Tight. Using clockwise strokes (to help sluggish digestion – another cause of bloated bellies) in exact same area as Skin Tight .

Easy and quick.  We could all use abs like that!

Mama Mio has really great products for each skin problem or potential problem we may have.  Mama Mio is definitely Real Moms approved!

Crissa graduated from Brigham Young University in 2005 with a BA in Home and Family Living….the mom degree! Shortly after she found her dream guy and was married. They are now expecting their first baby in 2012. She loves shopping, baking, getting pampered, blogging, chocolate, and traveling.
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A Bling-y Reminder {CTR Couture Review and Giveaway}

Go back about 10 years and think about those “fancy” W.W.J.D. bracelets that were everywhere!!  Everywhere you looked everyone was questioning “What Would Jesus Do?”  It was a gentle reminder to think about what you were doing and make sure you were making a good choice, you were choosing what Jesus would do.  Well, the tacky rainbow striped nylon bracelets are out of style, but I have found a super new way to remember to think about your choices but look hot at the same time!  CTR COUTURE specializes in darling jewelry and accessories that reminds you to Choose The Right (CTR).

CTR COUTURE™ is a leading fashion brand that reflects a positive lifestyle!   Our purpose is to empower people everywhere to strive to be the best they can be.  Encouraging everyone to make right choices––to love their families, friends, neighbors and themselves.  To stand tall knowing it is fashionable to choose the right things in life.   Spread the knowledge, the love, the passion and the CTR COUTURE fashion! ”

I was lucky enough to receive This darling CTR Couture Necklace and The Pink Royal Key chain.  Both of them are absolutely darling!  I love wearing the necklace.  It has an adjustable chain in the back, so you can shorten or lengthen to make it look great with any outfit.  The three charms on it are a sweet little heart, a CTR COUTURE charm, and a crown.  They all remind you to Choose The Right and that you are a princess and that you should keep yourself worthy of that title.  The key chain also has a crown and a couple of cute hearts.  It also has a large lobster clasp perfect for attaching to other keys, purses, or bags.  Not only are they super cute, but a wonderful reminder to Choose The Right.  These are just two of their many pieces that are not only super cute and stylish, but a quite little reminder, too.  I LOVE the hat!!!  All of their items are perfect for teens and adults.  They don’t scream What Would Jesus Do, but gently help you to remember what you stand for.

Everyone can use a little reminder in their life to make good decisions, want to win your reminder??  Here’s How To Enter:

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Erin

Erin is a mommy to 4 fab kiddos! She serves as their maid, cook, and taxi driver. She has been married to the “man of her dreams” for 11 years now. They love spending every free minute together enjoying activities such as camping, swimming, playing games and having movie night.
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….if you are a mom you understand! {I Don’t Know How She Does It on DVD}

Synopsis:

Trying to balance work and family is a non-stop juggling act for Kate Reddy (Sarah Jessica Parker).  As a determined Boston-based finance executive, she devotes her day to her job and her night to her adoring husband Richard (Greg Kinnear) and their two young children.  In between conference calls, meetings, deadlines, and her daughter’s school bake sale, Kate manages to survive on a daily basis.  But when she gets handed a major new account that will require frequent trips to New York, and Richard also wins the new job he’s been hoping for, both will be spreading themselves even thinner.  Complicating matters is Kate’s charming new business associate Jack Abelhammer (Pierce Brosnan), a handsome executive whose unexpected emotional support becomes a source of refuge.

If you are a mom…that title is completely understandable! Right!?!

I recently had a few hours to spare so I sat down to watch this new film all by myself: I don’t know how she does it. Ninety minutes later, it was back to reality! LOL

First off, I love Sarah Jessica Parker.  She was FABULOUS in this film as always.  She plays a working mom during her day hours and mom/wife during her evening hours.  She has to struggle to balance everything from being a mommy to working, to a hubby.  I was able to certainly relate to her busy schedule of work and all the demands that her children brought her.  Talk about being stressed!  She still looked so good even though she was frantic most of the time.  If you are a mom that works, or just juggles family life each day….this film will have you certainly relating to everything and it will have you laughing and loving your so called life as a MOM!  It would also make a great “girls night” movie!  I also loved the bonus feature featuring Allison Pearson the bestselling author.

Rated PG-13 for sexual references throughout.

This film is now available at your local retailer! Pick it up today!

Hollie is the owner and coordinator of Real Moms Real Views. She loves spending time with her family which consists of her handsome hubby and three kiddos ages three and under. She loves her fur baby (dog), the smell after it rains, red nail polish, chick flicks, and anything chocolate!
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Play Dr. Mom on Yourself {Mommy Recovery Kit Review}

I hear that being a mommy is hard work.  I can hardly wait to find out!  It is going to be so exciting.  However, I hear that it really does take a toll on your body.  Being pregnant with my first and not knowing what to expect I hear lots of horror stories…come on folks!  Are these supposed to be calming?  Are they supposed to show me how bad it could be?  ha ha  It isn’t the most comforting thing to hear, “Just wait unit…”

Even with the scary stuff aside, I will take it.  Motherhood is going to be the best.  Mommy Recovery Kit know just how to make the tough times (or so I hear) a little less tough.

Mommy Recovery Kit is owned by two moms who want to help as many moms as they can.  They get that becoming a mother is hard but they also understand that it is important to recover quickly.  They have put together all the essentials…they even offered to bottle a few hours of sleep if they could!  That’s kind!!

Here is what’s inside:

Tuck’s Medicated Pads
Tylenol
Peri Bottle
Breast Pads
Always Pads
Chamomile tea
Baby Blankie
Lanolin
Cocoa Butter Lotion
A tote bag
Icepacks
Notepad and pen
Stool Softener

Doesn’t all of these scream relief for a new mother!?  “The necessities that come in the Mommy Recovery Kit will get mom through those first few critical days at home.”  It will be so nice to have all of these things in one handy and discreet bag.  Perhaps my two prego friends need a recovery kit of their own.  Baby shower present?  Even better, a coming home present!  “Let’s face it, who wants to ask their husband, mom, or girlfriend to stop and get them extra long maxi pads or hemorrhoid cream, Mommy Recovery Kit takes care of it all!”

“Mommy Recovery Kits is sold exclusively on Amazon.com, a trusted name in customer service and quality.  The Kit qualifies for FREE “Super Saver Shipping”, FREE 2 day shipping for Amazon Prime Members and sells for $45.00 (which includes the free shipping). Other similar gift sets retail on Amazon and other sites for double or even triple that amount.”

“Like” Mommy Recovery Kit on Facebook  for all of the latest news and updates including sales and special offers!

Mommy Recovery Kit is Real Future-Mom Recommended!

 

 

Crissa graduated from Brigham Young University in 2005 with a BA in Home and Family Living….the mom degree! Shortly after she found her dream guy and was married. They are now expecting their first baby in 2012. She loves shopping, baking, getting pampered, blogging, chocolate, and traveling.
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Charge it up! {ChargeAll Wall Charger Review}

When I look back over my life at how much technology has evolved and improved, I am constantly amazed! It has come a long way in 31 years! Along with all this technology comes all the accessories and of course, the charger. From cell phones to netbooks, to kids handheld games; every outlet in the house can be occupied by a charger!  Before you know it they are moved all over the house and then eventually misplaced or even lost. Ugh! ChargeAll created a truly wonderful universal charger to solve the ‘too many chargers, not enough outlets issues’ that many families are facing!

ChargeAll is a universal cell phone charger that works with everything from the Apple iPhone and Blackberry to the Amazon Kindle and Nintendo DS; it literally charges thousands of devices! ChargeAll features 10-in-1 tip technology, fast charge capability, and fully customized designs for business owners.

When my ChargeAll Wall Charger arrived I couldn’t get it opened  fast enough! The thought of all these chargers in one outlet made me so happy! No more tangled mess of charger cords to sort through and no more moving my cell charger all over the house to different plugs for convenience. We decided to keep our ChargeAll wall charger in an outlet in the kitchen and I love that I always know exactly where it is and I love that the kids do, too! As soon as their iPod Touch goes dead, they know exactly where to drag me to get it plugged in and charging! This charger is great and gets our gadgets charged up quickly, which is so nice! Right now we only use three of the different charger options, but as technology continues to change and our collection of gadgets grows I know we will be using more in the future and it is so awesome that they are all in one place together!

A couple of my fellow Real Moms also got to give the ChargeAll wall charger a try! Here are their thoughts!

Cords, cords, and more cords.  Everywhere I look around the house there’s a charging cord to be found.  We have cords for cell phones, i-pods, kid toys, and more!  I even have a storage box full of old cords that I have kept on the chance that we “might” need them again someday.  Not anymore! I can toss them out thanks to our new ChargeAll.  This gadget is super great and I can’t believe it took this long for it to surface in the marketplace….and did I mention that we love it!  We have it hubbed in our kitchen, so we can use it for charging everything in one place.  No more searching for the cord that goes to the gadget.  We simply plug it in to our ChargeAll. You MUST get one! You will be so glad you did. ~ Hollie

Cell phone technology has come a long way since the giant bag phone my hubby and I (then boyfriend) used on road trips in college!  Who would have thought 15 years later we would be using “smart” phones that could fit in our pockets, complete with internet access, webcams, and a talking concierge!  With so many types of cell phones through the years, each requiring its own style charger, it’s no wonder why the folks at ChargeAll desired to bring us a universal charger.  Thanks ChargeAll!  My brother was excited to receive the ChargeAll wall charger from us for Christmas.  Now only one wall outlet is needed for his cellphone, separate work cellphone and iPod, freeing up the second outlet for his other electronics.  It also comes in handy when his friends visit…..with 10 different adapters he becomes the hero to save their dying batteries! ~Christina

I have had sooo many problems in the last year with my phone charger.  My original charger that came with the phone broke so I went and bought a new cord.  Unfortunately that was was about 6 inches too short and wouldn’t reach from the wall to the bed.  That is annoying when your phone is your alarm clock.  I used it but unfortunately it also broke.  I bought another cord, this time a longer one, and although it hasn’t broken yet it won’t stay firmly plugged in leaving me with a half charged phone in the morning.  When I got the chance to try out ChargeAll I am was elated….anything has to be better than what I was dealing with.  ChargeAll rocks!  The cord is long and stays in my phone.  Even better it charges my phone fast!  The ONLY bummer part, which could actually be a positive for some, is it can be kind of bulky if you just need the one adapter most of the time.  I appreciate having the other adapters because then my hubby can use it, I can take it to the cabin and others can use it, and I don’t have to have a drawer full of random chargers.  Perhaps this isn’t the best bedside charger for me but I DO love it.  ~Crissa

ChargeAll aslo offers a Charging Station that would be amazing in any cafe, restaurant, or hotel. Offering a place for patrons or workers to charge their phones!

ChargeAll is 10 chargers in 1 and Compatible with Apple iPhone & iPod, Micro USB, Mini USB, Samsung, LG, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Sony PSP, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS Lite

Get the current news from ChargeAll about new products and product information by following them on Twitter and “liking” them on Facebook!

The ChargeAll Wall Charger is Real Mom Recommended!!

Amanda is a southern gal that loves coffee shop chit chat with dear friends, daydreaming, and an obsession with with polka dots, scarves, funky jewelry, children’s books, and anything vintage. She has two of the sweetest children that fill her heart and days with happiness.
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Cool Those Aches & Pains {Bengay review}

 

Who out there has aches and pains from… from what? Sitting at a desk all day that results in a neck and shoulders that are as tight as rocks and feel as hot as coals? Lifting kiddos and then having said kiddo glued to that hip that results in a lower back that is screaming by the end of a day and spasms when you finally lay down? Maybe even getting some exercise in and having your knees sore and tender from running? How about all of the above? If that sounds like you… you are in luck! I recently had the opportunity to try Bengay’s new line of cold therapy. I was generously sent the cold therapy gel and also the pain relief + massage gel to try.

I am a licensed massage therapist. I still see clients out of my home, so I see my share of aches and pains coming through my door. I have this pain relieving gel that is professional strength and I was very curious to see how the Bengay compared to it! I was super impressed!!!! It was so similar I may not have been able to tell if I had put them both on at the same time! :-)

The cold therapy and pain relief + massage are both super cooling, thanks to Bengay’s pro- cool technology, which includes menthol, the secret ingredient! I have been struggling with some knee pain related to exercise, and let me tell you, both of these hit the spot. I felt the cooling sensation kick in within about 5 or so minutes and after that felt relief.

The pain relief + massage gel is perfect to keep by the bed. Perhaps a “willing” hubby or significant other would be up for rubbing  some on your shoulders and neck before bed?? The little massage head is perfect for that!! ( As I’m typing I’m fantasizing about how good that would feel! I’ll be asking my hubby for sure tonight!!) :-) How about even returning the favor as well to sweeten the deal!!

I am so excited to have discovered these little gems! These gels come REAL Mom Recommended and I will definitely be referring them to my massage clients in the future as well! Thanks Bengay!  Be sure to visit them online for coupons! The full line of Bengay products are available at retailers nationwide.

Audrey

Audrey has one very sweet baby boy & has been married for 5 years. She is a licensed massage therapist and enjoys being a SAHM with her little munchkin! She loves working out…especially running, cooking, shopping, makeup, reading, playing the piano, traveling, & spending time with family!
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Exhale your excess weight {Breathslim review & giveaway}

 

We’ve made it past the holidays. New Year’s has come and gone and I can’t believe we are already more than half way through January! New Year resolutions are in full swing. One of mine every year seems to be to lose a couple more pounds, the ever elusive goal! I made it through the holidays and Mexico I’m happy to report with only a 3 pound increase. More than I would like, but I’ve yet to make it back to the gym in the two days I’ve been home so I’m attributing some of that to bloating from being on the plane and sitting in the car. Tomorrow I’m going for sure! Well, I had the very interesting opportunity to try something  back in December that helped me get ready for Mexico. It’s called Breathslim. It’s a device that is based on a breathing principle that helps you lose weight by training your lungs to be more effective, thereby increasing oxygen in the bloodstream, thereby increasing metabolism.

In the early 90’s, a group of international scientists and enthusiasts decided to turn their research to an ancient healing art that has been practiced for tens of thousands of years.

For 20 years, these dedicated scientists studied virtually every method of breathing exercise from the ancient Oriental systems to such modern spin-offs as Buteyko and Holotropic breathing.

Their research proved that while different breathing methods produce different results, all of them had a therapeutic effect. They concluded that practicing any breathing technique is better than practicing none at all.

Hippocrates, the father of the modern medicine, believed that “air is a pasture of life and a greatest ruler of all”. Early Oriental teachers called air “an ocean of energy” and advised everyone to use breathing exercises to increase their bodies’ vital power.

What these scientists discovered was that calmer and slower breathing allows the body to retain more of its vital resources. The average person takes 17 breaths per minute. By adapting your body to take no more than 10 breaths per minute, you get a 40% increase in your vital energy, even increasing your lifespan.

From the beginning, the focus of their research was to find out which breathing technique would best lead an untrained person to success. They wanted to know the best way to teach people to improve their breathing and optimize their breathing cycles.

In 1996, their research led to the development of the world’s first respiratory training device (FRTD). The FRTD, a state-of-the-art breathing device that remedies diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems, is patented and registered in many countries including the United States. The Food and Drug Administration of U. S. (FDA) approved it in 1998. More than 3 million FRTD devices have been sold all over the world.

At the same time the FRTD was developed, an international association of scientists, doctors and other breathing enthusiasts was created. From the start, IntellectBreathing, had the mission of helping people overcome problems like bronchial asthma, shortness of breath, hypertension, smoking, insomnia, and diseases associated with cardiac activity.

Lab studies showed, during 12 years of monitoring, that there are absolutely NO negative side effects. The only known side effects are: increased energy and a dramatic decrease of sleep problems, stress and tiredness.

In 2006, at the annual meeting of IntellectBreathing in Prague, experts discussing lung and cardiac disease treatments noted one other, rather remarkable “side effect” of using the FRTD.

 

They discovered that not only was the FRTD effective at treating asthma and hypertension, but in the first month of treatment, more than 82% of patients using the FRTD also noticed a drop in excess weight.

Some of them lost as much as 44 pounds in just two months.

Certainly, these findings deserved further study.

A second team of scientists from the U. S., Europe and the Russian Federation began to conduct even more research, discovering that the delivery of extra oxygen burned through fat through a process called oxidation. They discovered that it takes about 16 pounds of oxygen to burn two pounds of excess weight. So with the FRTD, people’s blood streams were filled with about 24 percent oxygen which couldn’t help but increase the oxidation (or burning) of fat. They also discovered that with the delivery of extra oxygen also reduced food cravings.

Their research led to a modification of the original FRTD which resulted in the invention of Breathslim®, a safe, effective, healthy way to lose weight.

I’m not going to lie. When I first read about Breathslim, I was very skeptical. I decided to try it though. I followed the instructions carefully, which are very easy to do as there are only three steps required.

I noticed right away some differences after only about a week. I have  been a mouth breather as long as I can remember. I’ve tried several times to make an effort to breath continually out of my nose, knowing it is healthier, but have never been able to get it to stick. Also, when I have tried only breathing out of my nose, I feel like I can’t get enough air in my lungs and get short of breath, which makes me go back to mouth breathing. After only a couple days of using the Breathslim, I realized I was automatically breathing through my nose without feeling short of breath! Amazing!!!! I also noticed I had an easier time falling asleep at night as well. I only was able to use it consistently for about 2.5 weeks because then I left for vacation and it was hard to remember to do it every night, but before I left I had already lost 2 pounds. The scale had settled and not moved for about a month, and when I started using the Breathslim it starting moving again! This device is REAL Mom Recommended and I am exciting to get back to using it again! Here’s to a new year and to healthy breathing! Thanks Breathslim!

Breathslim can be ordered online!

Today Breathslim is generously giving away a breathslim!

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Mandatory 1st Entry- Visit Breathslim then come back and tell us your favorite item or something you learned from their website.

 

 

 

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You have until February 2nd @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open toUSAonly.

 

Audrey

Audrey has one very sweet baby boy & has been married for 5 years. She is a licensed massage therapist and enjoys being a SAHM with her little munchkin! She loves working out…especially running, cooking, shopping, makeup, reading, playing the piano, traveling, & spending time with family!
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Dynamic Duo. {Jockey Tech Terry Sports Bra & Purex CrystalsTropical Splash Review & Giveaway}

Well, we are  in the new year and I have been reading and chatting a lot with friends about resolutions and goals for the new year. It seems each year I am struggling to lose a few pounds and this year is no different. In an attempt to not go along with the crowd, instead of making losing weight a New Year’s resolution, one of my resolutions is to be healthier and work exercise in daily. Hopefully all those other benefits, like losing weight, will just be a result of a few positive changes! Jockey and Purex were so generous and sent me a Jockey Tech Terry Sports Bra and a bottle of Purex Crystals Tropical Splash Fabric Softeners to help me along my way to a healthier new year!

For more than 130 years, Jockey’s mission has been to satisfy the human need for comfort, so everything we do at Jockey, we do with you in mind. We hope you like our stuff, but more importantly, we hope you like how you feel when you wear our stuff.

I love workout clothing and sports bras can be so tricky. You want a sports bra that is breathable, comfortable, & supportive. It can be a challenge to find a well fitting sports bra with all these details, but Jockey has created a contender! I was sent a Jockey Tech Terry Sports bra in Black and have been loving wearing it during my new years workouts! The soft material is moisture wicking, keeping me cool and dry throughout my daily workouts! It has breathable mesh panels and even a convenient hidden key pocket! This sports bra is super comfortable, with it’s soft material and soft bottom band for comfortable support, I could really wear it all day long.
Purex Crystals Tropical Splash fabric softeners have been a fantastic addition to our laundry routine, especially when washing my workout clothes and my husbands work clothes. We all know how stinky workout clothes can get and my husband is a mechanic; I’m sure you can imagine how smelly and dirty his clothes get at work. Purex Crystals are 92% natural crystals that go in at the start of the wash, so they spend more time with your laundry infusing them with long-lasting freshness!  Sounds amazing, right?! Smells amazing, too! Your laundry will smell fresh and feel incredibly soft! Even Bo noticed a difference in how his clothes felt! Those are some powerful little crystals! I have been keeping my Jockey Tech Terry Sports Bra in beautiful shape by washing it with detergent and the Purex Crystals fabric softeners! The innovative Purex Crystals formula does not impact the sweat wicking of the sports bra, so I know washing with this fabric softener is keeping my sports bra in perfect condition!

The Jockey Tech Terry Sports Bra and Purex Crystals are both Real Mom approved!!

Today, Enter to win both the Jockey Tech Terry Sports Bra and the Purex Crystals; a wonderful combo!!

Want to enter to win? Here’s how!

Mandatory 1st entry:

1) Visit Jockey and check out their variety of products! Come back and tell us something you would love to have from their collection!!

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{Jockey and Purex provided free samples of their products so I could review them. However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own. {You have until January 24th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.}

Amanda is a southern gal that loves coffee shop chit chat with dear friends, daydreaming, and an obsession with with polka dots, scarves, funky jewelry, children’s books, and anything vintage. She has two of the sweetest children that fill her heart and days with happiness.
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Raising the Bar! {The Bar Method Workout DVD Review}

Yep. It’s true. This mama is on a mission to get back that pre-pre baby bod…yes, the one I had before I found out I was pregnant with Ava {that would be my first baby} and decided to loosen the reigns on the workout and become less strict on the diet. Yes, those choices did not work in my favor and gradually, I just kind of let things go as I got busy with the kids and life and put myself on the back burner! But that’s okay, I know I can get back to where I want to be, taking care of myself, and The Bar Method generously sent me several of their workout DVD’s to keep me challenged and motivated on my way back to a strong and healthy body! I had heard several positive things from friends about The Bar Method and after my first workout it was very clear as to why! These workouts are challenging, effective, and had muscles burning in places I didn’t even know had muscles!

The Bar Method is a unique workout that utilizes ballet bar fitness techniques and draws from the principles of isometrics, dance conditioning, interval training and physical therapy. It is the only bar workout that was designed under the guidance of physical therapists to ensure joint safety. The unique, non-impact exercises target all major muslce groups, improves posture ad increases physical grace. The result is a recognizable “Bar Method Body” that features sculpted arms, flat abs, a lifted seat and firm thighs.

Now fitness buffs can bring the bar home with them, thanks to three all new home DVD’s from Bar Method founder and creator Burr Leonard. According to Burr, “The Bar Method empowers you to push the limits of your potential for coordination, strength , beauty and mental toughness. It was my goal, while creating these at-home workouts, to give students and opportunity to have The Bar Method experience in their own home.”

The new Bar Method DVDs have been created for students of all fitness levels; one can choose from the beginner, advanced, or special pregnancy workout options. A bonus section featured on all three DVDs includes a how-to section on classic Bar Method exercises presented by Bar Method founder Burr Leonard. Users also have the option to select specific sections of the workout which focus on different target areas of the body. Each Bar Method DVD features some of the BAr method’s best master instructors forma round the country.

The Bar Method generously sent me five of their workout DVDs; Super Sculpting, Super Sculpting II, Beginners Workout, Dancer’s Body Advanced Workout, & Pregnancy Workout. All are designed to work your muscles using isometrics, dance conditioning, interval training and physical therapy resulting in a dancer’s body. I know I have always wanted to be a dancer, so I definitely won’t mind looking like one! I decided to start at square one with the Beginners Workout. This DVD features the Bar Method’s Basic Body Sculpting exercises and help beginners and more advanced students to brush up on their form. All you need is a bar or piece of furniture to act as your bar and a couple weights. If you don’t have weights, you can easily find items around your house to use as weights. {water bottles, water jugs, canned goods, anything that will add a little resistance will do the trick!} I must say, this workout was a challenge, but as it is low impact and I was determined to make it through, completing each set, I made it through to the end successfully! The instructor was motivating and really explained each exercise and it’s purpose well throughout the DVD. I felt so good when I finished and was excited to to it again a couple days later! Of course, the next morning I woke up sore, which feels so good and lets me know I did something fabulous for my body! I also worked in the Body Sculpting DVD and the Body Sculpting II DVD; I was totally blown away with both sculpting workouts! These workouts had my body burning and shaking and with the encouragement of the instructor I hung in there and made it through both of them. I worked every muscle and with dedication, I know this DVD will have a major part in getting me amazing results and the body I am working for. You can really feel each exercise and I couldn’t get enough! I am loving these workouts and am beyond thrilled to have them in my home workout library! I am even going to get my mom started with the beginners workout. I have told her all about it and she is ready to give it a go! So perfect as it is low impact and offers many modifications for all levels! The Bar Method DVds offer a wonderful selection of workouts for beginners to advanced, even a DVD for pregnant women! You are sure to find your perfect match, and your body will thank you!

the bar method — integrates the fat burning format of interval training, the muscle shaping technique of isometrics, the elongating principles of dance conditioning, and the science of physical therapy to create a revolutionary new workout that quickly and safely reshapes your entire body. Here are just a few benefits you will achieve by using The Bar Method:

firm, elongated muscles

reduced body fat

high muscle definition in the chest

improved posture

long, narrow thighs

a lifted seat and defined hamstrings

strong, flat abdominals

increased stamina and energy

extended youthfulness

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Amanda is a southern gal that loves coffee shop chit chat with dear friends, daydreaming, and an obsession with with polka dots, scarves, funky jewelry, children’s books, and anything vintage. She has two of the sweetest children that fill her heart and days with happiness.
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Here’s to starting the New Year on the right foot! {Weight Watchers ice cream bars review}

 


New Year’s resolutions! That is what is right around the corner. Sure, we are all still in full Christmas mode, the Christmas goodies are still pouring in, and although I’ve definitely had my fill of yummy treats, it’s hard to say no to something sweet after dinner.. you know that hankering that comes knocking around 8pm? Well, I have a solution! I recently was generously sent 4 new varieties of ice cream treats to try from Weight Watchers. I love WW. I did the program a number of years ago and saw great results! While I’m not currently on the program, the  things I learned back then still help me day to day with my eating… mainly portion control! Like most… shall we say 95% of women (for you 5%, the rest of us respectfully hate you! :-) ) have a sweet tooth monster that seems to attack after dinner. The kiddos are down, there’s finally a minute to sit down and take a breath… and then!….something sweet sounds good!!!! I recommend you try the new varieties of WW ice cream bars to help tame the beast! You won’t be disappointed! I was lucky enough to get to try the following:


  • Weight Watchers Snack Size Chocolate Fudge Bar: This delightful, chocolate-y snack-sized treat offers real ice cream smoothness with only 45 calories per bar and less than 1g of fat. For a PointsPlus value of 1 per bar, it is the perfect size to satisfy your sweet tooth.
  • Weight Watchers Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bars: Offering an indulgent combination of fruitful raspberry and dark chocolate, these bars are made with low fat raspberry ice cream with raspberries covered with a dark chocolate flavored coating. Each bar has a PointsPlus value of 2 per bar and just 80 calories- the perfect way to add flavor to your afternoon.
  • Dark Chocolate Dulce de Leche Ice Cream BarsPointsPlus® value 3 . Chocolate-y, caramel-y goodness that’s rich and completely indulgent. The low-fat, creamy dulce de leche ice cream is swirled with caramel and dipped in rich, dark chocolate coating. What could be more delightful? You can’t go wrong at only 120 calories, 4.5 grams of fat and 0 grams trans fat. Offered in a package of 6.

  • Weight Watchers Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Dessert Bars: Featuring low fat strawberry ice cream with a strawberry swirl dipped in a milk chocolate. Each bar has a PointsPlus value of 3 per bar and only 100 calories!

 

I loved them all! The Dulce De Leche was so amazing with ribbons of real caramel running through it! The ice cream was fantastically rich and creamy too! The chocolate dipped strawberry bar was very similar in creamy goodness, except it had ribbons of strawberry filling instead! My hubby and I had a hard time deciding which one we liked more! The dark chocolate raspberry bars were really good too! It is hard to believe there is only 80 calories per bar! The snack size fudge bars are perfect if you just need a quick little treat and don’t want to hardly dent your nutrition at all! They are super creamy and I wasn’t disappointed at all!

You can rest assured that just because these bars come from Weight Watchers, they definitely don’t taste like diet food. If someone had taken the wrappers off and just handed them to me, I would have thought I was eating a gourmet ice cream bar! These would be perfect to keep in the freezer for those times when you just need something sweet and don’t want to ruin your whole day! I also think they would make a perfect addition to the rest of the holidays! You can “indulge” in these instead of all the other stuff that you know you’ll regret eating anyway!… and then you’ll have less to worry about when January 1st comes around and it’s time to get down to business! I know I will!! :-) Happy Snacking! Thanks Weight Watchers!

Weight Watchers ice cream bars are available nationwide at grocery stores in the ice cream aisle.

{I received free product as part of a promotional program with Weight Watchers and MomSelect}

 

 

Audrey

Audrey has one very sweet baby boy & has been married for 5 years. She is a licensed massage therapist and enjoys being a SAHM with her little munchkin! She loves working out…especially running, cooking, shopping, makeup, reading, playing the piano, traveling, & spending time with family!
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