Thursday, July 26, 2012

Snacking Right to Get Slim for Summer 2012

By: Finance Foodie

Now that the weather is literally over 100 degrees, it's time to break out the short shorts and tank tops - cause baby it's warm outside! However, showing more skin means I gotta be trim - I'm sure no one wants to see a muffin top (unless it's edible) walking down Newbury Street. And as many of you may know, I'm a hardcore snacker - and it's only gotten worse since I started my internship (those afternoon slumps really hit especially hard in the office setting). But luckily as a food writer, I'm fortunate enough get the first dibs on all types of cool new foods - including the healthy ones. So here are some of my favorite snacks (all under 200 calories per serving) that taste great while keeping me at a feel great weight - along with daily exercise, of course. 

Fruit Bliss Dried Fruits (100-110 calories per 1.5oz serving) BKLYN based Fruit Bliss grew out of founder Susan Leone's passion for snacking healthy and tasty. Fruit Bliss' soft dried fruit is all natural and preservative-free, perfect for on-the-go and stay-at-home snacking. Every piece is infused with a touch of moisture so that it is soft, juicy and truly irresistible! The current line of products include 6 oz. re-sealable pouches of soft dried figs, apricots and plums, as well as 1.76 oz. individual packs of mini apricots. As a bonus, Fruit Bliss also donates 5% of their profits to local organizations that share this same purpose of healthy living.
Pete and Gerry's Organic Blue Heirloom Hard Boiled Eggs (100 calories per egg)
I first discovered Pete & Gerry’s eggs at this summer's Food Fete in NYC for food writers. An egg is not just and egg - Pete and Gerry's is a producer of a small family farm based, Certified Humane, sustainably raised organic heirloom eggs. These naturally blue eggs come from hens fed only organic grain - free from antibiotics, medications, pesticides and herbicides. These eggs are also super fresh - as soon as the eggs are gathered, they’re chilled to 45° and shipped in refrigerated trucks the morning after they’re washed, graded and packaged, and remain chilled until they reach my grocer's dairy case.
Bai5 Drink (5 calories per 8oz serving)
Bai5 is a delicious low calorie (sweetened with Stevia) and 100% natural and made from the most super of all superfruits, the coffeefruit. My faves? The Costa Rica Clementine with a cool, crisp clementine finish and the Sumatra Dragonfruit, a tasty little beast without the scales but rich in antioxidants to fight off free radicals. (Note: Bai5 is the lower calorie version of the original full calorie Bai drink).
Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almond Cereal (180 calories per 1 cup serving)
Fiber One's newest cereal is not only tasty but also has 43% of the Daily Value of fiber in each serving, with crunchy nut clusters, real almond slices and whole grain flakes. I like to have this as a mid-morning snack - the cereal is hearty enough to eat right out of the box without milk. Convenient, nutritious and delicious - a real winner in my book! 
Kettle Brand's 30th Birthday Collection (150 calories per 1oz serving)
It’s hard to believe that Kettle Brand made its first batch of all natural, flavorful kettle-cooked potato chips nearly 30 years ago! To usher in this milestone, the brand has brought back four of its favorite retired flavors for a limited time: Red Chili, Jalapeño Jack, Salsa with Mesquite and Cheddar Beer. My favorite? I liked them all but the Cheddar Beer - a slick combination of tangy sharp cheese with malty beer notes that formed a perfect balance of smooth and salty flavors - was the clear standout from the pack.
Olympus Greek Yogurt (115-160 calories per 6oz serving, depending on flavor)
New to the American market, Olympus Greek yogurt is the only Greek yogurt in the US imported directly from Greece- and the difference is in the taste. It's velvety thick, luxuriously creamy texture is perfect for cooking or simply eating on its own! These all-natural, non-GMO and Kosher treats come in eight flavors - Plain, Honey, Blueberry, Vanilla, Cherry, Peach, Strawberry and Lemon -  one bite and you'll forget about being mad at the country that's at the heart of the Euro crisis (sorry - bad finance joke!).
****Giveaway****
Congrats Lisa!

Fiber One wants one of  financefoodie.com's readers to make sure they are getting their fiber on while eating well! One lucky reader will a win a three month supply of Fiber One cereal and a $30 Kroger's giftcard, in case you wanted to sample the other treats in the post!

Grand Prize: One $30 Kroger's gift card and five (5) product coupons good for a free box of Fiber One cereal (ARV: $60)

There are THREE ways to enter
1. REQUIRED: In my comments section, tell me what is your favorite workout (mine is the elliptical). Also please include your email address so I can contact you if you win!
2. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter (leave separate comment telling me this)
3. Reblog / Retweet this giveaway (leave separate comment telling me this)

Contest ends Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 5pm EST. Winners will be chosen via random integer generator on random.org announced on the financefoodie.com site shortly afterwards!!

Full Disclosure: The  coupons are being provided by Fiber One. Finance Foodie Media Productions purchased the Kroger's Gift Card. I was not compensated for this post.

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Unknown said...

swimming!

Unknown said...

swimming

Mami2jcn said...

I like Zumba.

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Mami2jcn said...

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slb3334 said...

Mine is walking.

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Kelly R. said...

My favorite workout is walking in the park.
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Kelly R. said...

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Mysharona said...

I like swimming

peg42 said...

Mine is speed walking. I love just getting outside and walking around our neighborhood.
Thanks so much.
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peg42 said...

I'm a twitter follower (peg42)
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Anonymous said...

Treadmill.

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peg42 said...

I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/228584703907737600
Thanks
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ky2here said...

jogging - it makes me feel great

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Denise S. said...

I like dancing.

Denise S. said...

I follow on twitter
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Pat said...

My favorite workout is Zumba.
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Amber said...

I love doing yoga and hiking in the forest preserve!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber said...

I follow you @financefoodie1 on Twitter, I'm @AmberGoo
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Anonymous said...

Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter - @grammypennyann - grammypenny@frontier.com

Amber said...

I tweeted about the giveaway, I'm @AmberGoo:
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Thank you for the giveaway :)
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kroch said...

I love using the arc trainer

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kroch said...

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Peter Schott said...

I like to swim.
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Elena said...

I like running

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Elena said...

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JC said...

I like swimming.

JC said...

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JC said...

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LUCKYLADY48 said...

Riding my bike.

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clc408 said...

I enjoy daily walking.

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Janet W. said...

My favorite is dance aerobics.
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Janet W. said...

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jenspurg said...

I like doing the Hip Hop Abs.
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jenspurg said...

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Linda said...

Riding my bike and walking
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maryjaco1 said...

My favorite is the rower.
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April said...

I like surfing!

Kia89 said...

My favorite workout is walking.
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Kia89 said...

I follow Finance Foodie on Twitter.
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PAIGE said...

My fave is Pilates.
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sksweeps said...

my favorite workout is hiking the hills above the local botanical garden and then enjoying the flowers

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marcia goss said...

My favorite workout is walking.
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marcia goss said...

I follow on Twitter @mgoss123.
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marcia goss said...

Tweet.
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kyl neusch said...

the Treadmill

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Fangirl Jen said...

I like the treadmill.

Fangirl Jen said...

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Fangirl Jen said...

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Stephen Saunders said...

Walking.
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Anonymous said...

i love zumba!

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Jessica To said...

I like yoga.
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kdkdkd said...

My favorite is swimming in the summer, walking/running the rest of the year

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kdkdkd said...

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momandsons said...

I love to bike...

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llinda29 said...

my fave is aerobics

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

love swimming laps
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jzagarjr said...

My favorite workout is swimming

ladyspy79 said...

I love running!

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Anonymous said...

I like Zumba.

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tristatecruisers said...

Jogging :)

Marci H
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tristatecruisers said...

following on twitter @MarciHurst

Lentil said...

My favorite workout is a good brisk walk!

Unknown said...

I like walking!

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Unknown said...

Also, I'm following you now (Goldfishareblue)

steve stone said...

riding my bike
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esldiane@gmail.com said...

My favorite workout is pilates
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Robin T said...

My favorite workout is swimming

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Robin T said...

I follow you on Twitter - Imawinnertoday

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Christy said...

I like to run with my dogs.

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Anonymous said...

Bicycling

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Tara said...

kickboxing!
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Tara said...

follow you on twitter @thehappyclipper
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Dawn Reid said...

The treadmill
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Anonymous said...

I love to walk, rain or shine.

Julie said...

I love to dance and walk
thanks
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Ellie Wright said...

My favorite workout is pilates.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Ellie Wright said...

I follow you on Twitter @eswright18
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Ellie Wright said...

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Unknown said...

I like walking outdoors in the summer and indoors with Leslie Sansone video's when the weather doesn't permit.

Daniel M said...

i like mountain biking - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

*~Dani~* said...

love pilates!

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mogrill said...

I like Swimming.
Thanks for the chance.
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Wendy ArtsyChaos said...

Dancing is my favorite workout.
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Sylphie said...

I love to roller blade--so fun!
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Breanne said...

I like swimming

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sparkedcat said...

I like to use free weights when I work out

sparkedcat said...

I follow you on twitter as @sparkedcat

Terri Patillo said...

Walking with hand weights. I love it.

Terri P
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Terri Patillo said...

Walking with handweights. I love it.

Terri P
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Terri Patillo said...

I follow @financefoodie1 on Twitter @Georgiamist

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shaunie w said...

running - sandyhills25@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I can't say it's my "favorite" since I hate workouts, but I do use an elliptical.

Anonymous said...

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shaunie said...

I follow you(@financefoodie1) on twitter - sandyhills25@yahoo.com

shaunie said...

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Ashley P. said...

My favorite workout is Zumba!

Ashley P. said...

I follow you on twitter @Ashley4Savings

Ashley P. said...

I retweeted your giveaway!

Robert Pyszk said...

My favorite workout is still Sweating to the oldies lol Love Richard Simmons :D

So fun !

Valeen said...

I absolutely love to swim!

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Unknown said...

currently jumping jacks is my favorite. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I follow you on twitter. mommysdizzy

Anonymous said...

lap swimming
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Sarah said...

Following you on Twitter @sarohioan

Sarah said...

Retweeted the following:

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brendaelsner said...

My favorite workout is running.

brendaelsner said...

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Amy said...

Running is my fav!

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RebaFan said...

I like swimming

RebaFan said...

Swimming

Mishia Blogs said...

I love riding my bike!
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Mishia Blogs said...

I follow on twitter @tornxnxfrayed

JA said...

My favorite is the treadmill
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JA said...

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Charity/CC said...

Yoga.

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Unknown said...

on the treadmill
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Theresa C said...

my fav workout is the treadmill or step aerobics

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ThriftyAnnabella said...

Love working out with dance aerobics DVD's

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Theresa C said...

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Anonymous said...

I like hiking!

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Claire said...

I like going for a run.

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bbrittbrat1398 said...

I love doing insanity./
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channallocks said...

walking
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jlafount said...

Brisk walks

Crystal Renee said...

Favorite way to exercise is to go out and hike trails.
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The Busy Mom said...

My favorite workout is Jillian's 30 Day Shred DVD. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
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The Busy Mom said...

I follow you on Twitter (@sewmuchstuff)
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Carolyn Daley said...

Indoor: Walking in place in front of the TV under the air vent

Outdoor: Swimming

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Carolyn Daley said...

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csue said...

Walking, which I do all over town.

Anonymous said...

mine is Zumba wilcarvic
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Theresa Mahoney said...

Lately I have been enjoying my exercise bike.

Thanks!
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Theresa Mahoney said...

I follow Finance Foodie on Twtter as @marison459

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brich2222 said...

my fav workout is rope skipping

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Beth said...

Since I have an elliptical machine in my basement, I'll have to go with that. Back when I had a gym membership, though, I preferred the treadmill.

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slehan said...

I love to go swimming 3 times a week.
Thanks for the contest.

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Trisha McKee said...

I love playing tennis.

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Denise Donaldson (MistySunrise) said...

I like to walk

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Unknown said...

For me it is swimming or dancing.
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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

I love Zumba!

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Courtnie said...

I like dancing, and I also like to do the Wii Fit!

Courtnie said...

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Anonymous said...

My Favorite workout has been my weekly bootcamp.
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Allison Downes said...

The treadmill

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Jane said...

My favorite workout is weight training.
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lyndseyluvsjj said...

My favorite workout is swimming and basketball.

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Karen said...

I like to jog in the park. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Julie said...

love to dance
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Anonymous said...

My fave workout is rising bikes with my daughter around the neighborhood.
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dvice12 said...

My favorite workout is bicycling or walking

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Kelly N. said...

1. REQUIRED: In my comments section, tell me what is your favorite workout (mine is the elliptical). Also please include your email address so I can contact you if you win!

IM A RUNNER


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Kelly N. said...

2. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter (leave separate comment telling me this)

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Kelly N. said...

3. Reblog / Retweet this giveaway (leave separate comment telling me this)


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Kelly Colucci said...

I like to mix up my workouts but my old standby is walking.
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Unknown said...

My fave workout is running!

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susansmoaks said...

my favorite workout is pilates, i love it
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susansmoaks said...

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Candy Merry said...

I like swimming!
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Candy Merry said...

I like swimming!

Anonymous said...

My favorite is yoga.

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Bonni said...

I really love hiking!

/\Heather/\ said...

I like changing it up, with an obstacle course-type workout.
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/\Heather/\ said...

I follow you on twitter - ilovetoclap

susan1215 said...

I enjoy taking my dog for walks

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/\Heather/\ said...

Tweet - https://twitter.com/ilovetoclap/status/230346917098446848

susan1215 said...

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Nancy said...

My favorite workout is water aerobics!

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Jennifer V said...

My favorite workout is tennis, followed by hiking.

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Jennifer V said...

I follow you on Twitter as Greatgiveaways.

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