Wednesday, November 27, 2013

I Just Joined Smiley360

I Just Joined Smiley360

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash


This is my third bottle of Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash. Above is the classic formula but I've tried their Redness Soothing formula (green liquid) and their Grapefruit formula (pink liquid). All of which have done their job to reduce the oily-ickiness I feel when I wake-up in the morning. It makes my skin feel fresh and clean. There 2% salicylic acid in the formulation which helps to remove the oil from the skin. I use this once or twice daily. If you are prone to acne or like to reduce the amount of oil residue on your face then I think this is great option. I am sticking to Neutrogena when it comes to oil-control/acne.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Fage Total 0% is Totally 100% Awesome


New bzz that I want to share with the world and that is the Fage Total Split Cup BzzCampaign. I was selected to try out this amazing  product and I am so thankful because I love yogurt. I just never got around trying this brand but now that I have, I can honestly say that it's really good. I must remind everyone that I was not paid to promote this product. I #GotItFree from +BzzAgent. Above is a photo of the coupons that I received to try out 5.3oz of their Split Cup yogurts. Using those coupons, I was able to attain the things that are in the photo below!
Two Cherry Pomegranates, one Blueberry Acai, one Mango Guanabana and a Strawberry Goji. So far I've tried the Cherry Pomegranate and it was delicious!!!! It was creamy, smooth and filling. Cannot wait to try out the other flavors. Fage has a lot more flavors listed on their website, http://usa.fage.eu/.
I wanted to include a quick snack idea using this yogurt. After hitting the gym or after a good 10K run, I like to refuel. Yogurt is usually my go-to snack because it has protein to feed my muscles. This brand is really good because theres 0% fat in this but it's loaded with 13grams of protein! Now just combine the yogurt with a few fruits (berries, banana etc) and you have yourself a tasty post-workout recovery snack. I highly suggest you go out and grab a split cup of Fage yogurt. 

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Skinny Cow - Heavenly Crisp


Since I've been on a health kick lately, I had to find alternative sweets that are low in calorie. Above is what is left my Heavenly Crisp bar...just the wrapper. This is by +Skinny Cow. These are sooo bomb. They taste like Peanut Butter Cups but its much lower in calories. Very light but filling. It's a great alternative to other peanut butter chocolate bars.

Friday, November 1, 2013

I Love Protein Powder!


Sooo I've been trying to get into shape and get a little bit lean & mean. I decided to increased my protein intake to help with muscle-building. Above is a photo of +Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein which I purchased from +Bodybuilding.com. I got an awesome deal on a 5lb tub along with a free Fish Oil SoftGels. After doing my research on various brands that make whey protein I decided this was the best product for me. So far this has been a great addition to my workout plan. One scoop of this powder contains 25 grams of protein and less than a gram of saturated fat. Usually when I make my protein shake I will take two scoops for 16 ounces of water or milk. Now you must be curious about how it tastes? It tastes amazing. I got the Cake Batter flavor. It just like traditional yellow cake but its not super sweet like other protein shakes that I've tried. What about mixing ability? This formula mixes so easily you can do it with a spoon but I like to use my shaker bottle.

Btw, I wasn't aware of this but it makes sense now- protein powder is not just for people who workout and want to increase the protein intake. It's a great source of protein for diabetics or people on strict diets who cannot eat traditional protein sources like meat.

Overall, I am very pleased with this product. I am currently down to about maybe half a pound of powder left and will most likely purchasing again from +Bodybuilding.com and trying another flavor from the same brand. If you are in the market for protein powder then I would suggest to look into  +Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein.