Weigh In Wednesday - 5/13/09

This week wasn't as good as week's past. I lost 0.4 pounds on my scale and 0.2 pounds at WW. I'll take it though. I know exactly what caused such a small weight loss and it's something that I can control. I'll be working this week to increase my weight loss and won't have that same issue to work with.

I really don't know what's gotten into me. My workouts have been pretty lame. I was working out with some Jillian Michaels DVDs and have completely lost interest in them. I get bored within 5 minutes of starting any of them. I don't have that problem at aerobics classes so I need to start adding them back into my schedule (yeah, sounds easier than it's going to be).

My eating this week was really good. As usual, I got all my veggies and fruit in each day. I did try the Boca Burgers this week. I must say - they are not my type of food. They were disgusting!! Good thing they were only $1. I was under in points on two days - I just wasn't hungry. But there was one day that I had to dive into the weekly allowance points...that's the day that had played a part in my small weight loss.

One thing that I need to focus on is eating regularly on those days that I'm not hungry. It can really take a toll on your metabolism if you skip meals or go long periods of time without eating. One way to look at your metabolism is like a fireplace. You wouldn't throw all your wood in at once to have a big flame and then let it die off. You would throw a little in at a time to keep the fire fueled. This is what you need to keep your metabolism going...feed it regularly and don't skip meals eating two meals in one.

My goal this week is to workout everyday. Yep, everyday. I'm really going to be focused on losing the 2 pounds I need to get me to my goal #3 of 20 pounds. I've got to find a new workout schedule over the next week as well. I've adjusted our schedule again with some changes that are about to take place around here (stay tuned for details). It will drastically reduce the amount of time I have available to workout.

How did you do this week? What challenges are you facing? Did you try anything new this week?

Goal 12/31/09	56.2
2009 Weight Loss-to-date	-14.4

Weight Watcher Weight Loss

Goal #3	20
Weight Loss (since 3/11/09)	-18.0

Kohl's: Save Extra 15% or 20% Today from 11:00am - 4:00pm

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Kohl's is offering an extra 15% off savings on your entire online purchase. If you place an order at Kohls.com between 11am - 4pm (EST) today (May 13, 2009), you can saving 15%. Just enter SAVE15EDT at the checkout. If you are spending $100 or more, use code SAVE20EDT to save 20% off your order plus receive free shipping.

Like the other shopping deals, receive 2% back on your purchase through Ebates, 3% back from Upromise, or 3% from Mr. Rebates. Not a member of any of these sites? It's easy and free to join. Just click the cash back shopping site you would like to use, register, then search for the store you would like to shop. Shop and start earning cash back for doing it!

Home Depot: Do-It-Herself Workshop

My Shopping Trips - Week of 5/3/09

Last week, we got out of the house to use some $10 off $10 purchase coupons I had. We also hit the grocery store. I couldn't pass up some of the deals they had. It wasn't the best grocery trip I've had but it wasn't bad considering I haven't been to the grocery (except to get bread, milk, eggs and maybe some produce) in quite a while.

Kroger
I stocked up on chicken this week. There were a few other items (nope, not the candy but the youngest was with me). Total OOP: $60.15 - saved 54%

Meijer
We stopped in here for just a few deals. I had to pick up snacks for the baseball game this week too. The toilet paper was 50% off so I picked up two packages even though we still had some in our stockpile.
Total OOP: $22.76 - saved 52%

JCPenny
I had a $10 off $10 or more purchase so I picked up a sleeveless shirt for each of the boys. Total OOP: $2.11 - saved 98%

Dick's Sporting Goods
I had a coupon for $10 off $10 or more purchase. I picked me up another t-shirt. Total OOP: $5.98 - saved 73%

Dots
I had a coupon for $10 off $10 or more purchase. I picked up a pair of sunglasses and flip flops.
Total OOP: $1.07 - saved 91%

Helzberg Diamonds
I received a coupon for a free pearl bracelet. Since we were in the area of the mall, we stopped by to pick up the free bracelet.

Total OOP: 0 - saved 100%

Bath & Body: Free Body Care or Home Fragrance Item w/$15 Purchase

Bath & Body Works is offering a free Signature Collection Body Care or Home Fragrance Item with any $15 purchase. This offer is good until May 31, 2009.

Rite Aid: Free After Rebate & Other Deals - Week of 5/10/09

Here's the deals that I saw at Rite Aid this week. You can see the full ad here.

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner $0.77
-$1.00/2 3-1-09 RP
Final Price: $0.27 each

Charles Worthington Results, Big Hair or Dream Hair $5.99
-$4.00 SCR
Final Price: $1.99

got2b $4.99 (select varieties)
-$2.00/1 printable
-$4.99 SCR (purchase must be 5/10-5/12)
Final Price: Free plus $2.00 overage

Revlon Color Silk Root Perfect $2.50 w/in-ad coupon
-$1.00/2 4-5-09 SS
-$1.00 SCR (Limit 2)
Final Price: $1.00 each

Axe Shower Gel, Body Wash, Deodorant BOGO 50% Off
-$1.00/1 4-5-09 RP
-$2.00 SCR (when you buy 2)
Final Price: Approximately $2.00 each

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 8-ct $1.50
-$1.00/2 4-5-09 RP
Final Price: $1.00 each

Kotex Pads, Liners, or Tampons $3.00
-$1.00/1 printable (use 2)
-$1.00 SCR (when you buy 2)
Final Price: $1.50 each

Schick Quattro For Women Razor or Refill BOGO
-$4.00/1 4-26-09 SS (use 2 coupons)
-$1.00 SCR
Final Price: Approximately $1.00 each

V8 Vegetable Juice 46oz $2.50
-$1.00/1 printable
Final Price: $1.50

Russell Stovers Sugar Free Bagged Candy $1.50
-B2G1Free 11-2-08 SS
Final Price: $1.00 each

Trident Gum $0.99
-$0.75/1 5-10-09 SS
Final Price: $0.24

Stride Gum $0.99
-$2.00/3 3-22-09 SS
Final Price: $0.33

Nonni's Biscotti $2.50
-$1.00/1 5-3-09 SS
Final Price: $1.50

Lipton Sides $0.99
-$.75/2 4-5-09 Unilever
Final Price: $1.23/2

Sign up for MyRiteAid and get a $5/$25 coupon.

Free Redbox Code for 5/11/09

Changes to free Redbox code Monday are coming... The promotion was to end today. However, they've decided to extend it through August. Beginning June 1, they will be sending out a monthly code that will be good for every Monday in that month. Until then, this will be the last weekly code.

Rent a free movie from your local Redbox kiosk using code: 6A43JK. This code is good for today only. Using the code is very easy. We've been renting them for a couple weeks now...the kids love it. We also used a few of the free codes found at Inside Redbox.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. On the first screen, select “Rent with Promo”.
2. You will be prompted to enter the code; enter the code.
3. Choose your movie.
4. Swipe your credit card (or debit card).
1. This is just in case you do not return the movie on time (by 9pm the next day). You will be charged $1 per day up to $25, if the movie isn’t returned.
5. You will be prompted to enter your zip code and email address.

You can use the code multiple times; however, you need to use a different debit or credit card.

Returning the movie is even easier. You can return the movie to any Redbox. It doesn’t have to be the one you rented it from.

Here are the steps to return a movie:

1. On the first screen, select “Return a Movie”.
2. When prompted, slide the movie in the slot.

That’s it!