Unofficial Rick & Morty PopUp Shop

One of the best reasons for living in Chicago is all of the entertainment that can be found around the city.  The bar scene is one of the best in the country and there is literally something for everyone to enjoy. If you love themed events,  then REPLAY at Lincoln Park is definitely a bar you will love to frequent. REPLAY hosted an Unofficial Rick & Morty PopUp Shop and it was as awesome as you could imagine it to be.

Personal Trainer Food Diet Round 3: Week 1 !

I am so excited to be starting a third round of Personal Trainer Food diet plan. My first two rounds on this program (Round 1 - Round 2) were extremely successful and I know I will have great results this time around too. The variety of food options are satisfying, nutritious, and greatly aids with losing weight. Personal Trainer Food takes on the frustrating task of meal prepping for me and allows me to focus on eating my pre-made meals (and other allowed food items), exercising, and enjoying life.

Snack Time!

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I enjoy snacking and I look forward to trying out different treats. I am trying to stay away from sugary/calorie loaded treats like cookies, doughnuts, and ice-cream. I know in moderation these snacks are not bad for you, but I lose self-control when it comes to eating those delicious sweet treats. Healthier snacks can really be hit or miss (more on the miss side) for me. So when I was presented with the opportunity to test out Yum Yum Fun! healthy snacks care package I was jumping for joy.

My Momma's Hot Wings ¡Sabor! by Texas Pete® Style

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Hot sauce is loved in my house. There are no less than three different bottled varieties in my pantry and a host of hot sauce packets from tons of restaurants in my kitchen drawers. The versatility of this condiment is unmatched. You can use hot sauce to dip your fries in or you can use it as a main ingredient for your cheat day meal. When I was presented with the opportunity to try out ¡Sabor! by Texas Pete® Mexican-Style Hot Sauce, I could not pass it up (my family would have gave me the silent treatment if I did). Since I've been craving fried foods, I decided to make My Momma's Hot Wings and was satisfied 100 times over.

Personal Trainer Food Diet! The Weight Loss Program that Works! Round:2 Week:3 + Giveaway

Week 2 on the Personal Trainer Food diet was a success and so was week 3. I've been craving fried foods and ice cream. Neither are apart of this diet and if I indulge in them, it will just set me back from reaching my monthly goal.  I told myself once I lost 50 lbs I would treat myself to some quality delicious ice cream. But until then I continue to enjoy the meal options that the Personal Trainer Food offers.

Personal Trainer Food Diet! The Weight Loss Program that Works! Round:2 Week:2 + Giveaway

The food is delicious as usual and I still am not bored with the selection. What I do miss the most is the breaded options because it was the closest thing to fried food I could eat that was still good for me. I know that cutting bread from my diet will help me achieve my goals faster.  I have kept off the weight that I lost on the fist round of the Personal Trainer Food diet program. So I can say with confidence that this is the diet program I will be sticking with to help me reach my ultimate goal.

Tea Time Made Easy

I really enjoy drinking hot tea. Herbal and organic blends are my favorite and I try to drink tea at least three times out of the week. Even-though it took me some years to find a quality affordable tea kettle, I am happy I finally have one.  Before I got a Willow & Everett Gooseneck Kettle, making tea was super messy.

Personal Trainer Food Diet! The Weight Loss Program that Works! Round:2 Week:1 + Giveaway

I am so happy to say that I was selected to participate in a second round of Personal Trainer Food diet meal program. Losing 20 pounds on the my first round of this program truly motivated me to take my weight loss journey seriously. My goal for this second round is to lose another 20 pounds.  I know if I strictly follow  the do's and don'ts of this program I will not only meet my goal, but I could possible go well beyond it. I received the Lunch and Dinner plan this time around because of my allergic reaction to consuming a larger quantity of eggs. However, for breakfast I can have bacon and sausages.

Personal Trainer Food Diet! The Weight Loss Program that Works! Week 4

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My fourth week on the  Personal Trainer Food diet program really went great. For breakfast I started eating more nuts/seeds and finished off the last sausage patties. I really did not like the flavor of raw sunflower seeds at first because they tasted super bland. However, baking them in the oven for about 10 minutes really helps bring out a totally different flavor.  Eating vegetables for breakfast is a first for me and it is quite satisfying.

Personal Trainer Food Diet! The Weight Loss Program that Works! Week 3

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My third week on Personal Trainer Food diet program was also a success. Since I can not eat the omelets any more for breakfast due to an allergic reaction to large quantities of eggs, I still eat the maple sausage patties and bacon. I also have almonds and/or sunflower seeds for breakfast (both are approved to eat while on this program). I have not kicked my cravings for sweets and have cheated a handful of times with consuming pieces of cake and cookies. I wish there was such a thing as healthy sweets that still had the same satisfying factors as Oreo cheesecake.  My sweet tooth got the best of me this week even-though the Personal Trainer Food meal prepped meals still satisfying.  

Personal Trainer Food Diet! The Weight Loss Program that Works! Week 2

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My second week on Personal Trainer Food diet program was also a success. All of the food options were delicious and I felt full for hours after eating each meal. This week I learned that I am allergic to to eggs (kind of). After eating breakfast at 10 a.m. I would not be hungry for the next 8 hours. I was feeling sick daily, but I attributed that to me drastically changing my diet (cutting out sweets).  After I developed a slight rash over half of my body, I realized that I was having an allergic reaction to eating large quantities of eggs. So for breakfast I only eat the meat (bacon or sausage patty) and give the omelet to my mom or sister.

Personal Trainer Food Diet! The Weight Loss Program that Works! Week 1

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My first week on the Personal Trainer Food diet was a success! The breakfast and lunch options all were delicious and satisfying. I still craved sweets like no other, but I was able to tap into some unforeseen willpower and managed not to cheat. The ease of the Personal Trainer Food diet plan is unmatched and I am looking forward to my continued results.

The pictures of the food below is what this diet plan consist of. You will be getting REAL food daily. You do not have to keep track of calories or maintain a point system. Each meal is made to help you feel full and lose weight. Majority of the breakfast options will consist of an omelet and a side of meat. Sometimes you will have two omelets for breakfast. The omelets range in variety and taste. You will get regular omelets, cheese omelets, and frittata style omelets. For meat options you will either get bacon of a sausage patty. Even-though I do not like eggs, I ate them any way because I want to follow this diet plan as it is intended. The bacon and sausage patty are flavorful and true to taste.

Personal Trainer Food 28 Day Weight Loss Meal Program!

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There are hundreds of thousands of weight loss programs available to people looking to shed pounds. Finding one that you can 'stick with' is extremely important because if you don't do the work, you will not see any results. Researching a weight loss plan before you start is crucial to fully understanding what will be required of you. One weight loss program that I truly believe the mass majority of individuals seeking to lose weight can follow is the Personal Trainer Food 28 Day Weight Loss Meal Program . The Personal Trainer Food 28 Day Weight Loss Meal Program automatically does 85% of the work for you (my opinion). All you have to do is complete the other 15% which is following through and exercising.

Water Bottle of Water Bottles

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I love drinking water. The taste of water is so refreshing to me and I have to have it daily. Since I consume up to a gallon of water daily, carrying a water bottle practically everywhere is no foreign to me. Quality and design are two major factors that need to be consider when choosing a reusable water bottle. Expensive does not equal quality, but you do get what you pay for. Glasstic Shatterproof Glass Water Bottle  is truly a keeper.

The Top Has Never Been More Delicious

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Food is not only essential to survival, but it is also meant to be enjoyed too. Mass majority of people have a favorite food for breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, and dessert. What makes our favorite food taste 10 times better are condiments. Caramel syrup drizzled over cookies & creme ice-cream is simple the best. I also love dipping thick french fires into mild sauce (a mixture of BBQ sauce & hot sauce). Top Mates Finishing Sauces will have you thinking up new recipes on a weekly basis.

Yay to Fresh Spices

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Cooking with fresh spices really does add a heighten quality of flavor to food. Even-though buying fresh ingredients can be somewhat expensive, it is well worth the cost. Two spices worth investing in is sea salt, and whole black pepper. These spices are generally used on a daily basis for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Having a quality grinder is a must to prevent chunks of spices from appearing in your food. Cucina Chef Premium Large Salt and Pepper Grinders will get the job done time and time again.

Qurb Yourself into a Better You

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Maintaining and losing weight around the holiday seasons can be extremely difficult. It is great to have the willpower in your mind to not eat a piece of peach cobbler, but it is another thing to have it literally sitting in front of you. This leads to, ' I will only have 1 slice'. Taking a dietary supplement can not only help you stay on track, but it can also help you get on track. Qurb Shot is a dietary supplement that can help you achieve realistic goals.

Shoot The Wine Bottle Open

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Enjoying a nice bottle of wine is a nice treat for a majority of people. However, having to work to get the cork out is not something many look forward to doing.  When you do not have a quality corkscrew it can take time & effort getting the cork out and the corkscrew can break inside of the cork ( I had this happen several times before).  Investing in a quality corkscrew can be used for many years to come and can have you enjoying your favorite wines soon. Wineovation The Wine Gun not only gets the job done smoothly & effortlessly, but it is also a really cool novelty gift.

BBQ Through The Night

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BBQ is delicious no matter what time of year it is. Whether it is sunshine, rain, sleet, or snow the alluring aroma of BBQ is always in the air. Getting a late start at grilling can mean you will be grilling through the night. Having adequate lighting can keep your BBQ from being under-cooked or overcooked. Kuisiware BBQ Grill Light helps you see EVERYTHING.

Protein In A Cup

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Protein is extremely important to having a healthy body on the inside and as well as the outside. Many people believe that you can only get amply amount of protein from meats like fish, chicken, pork, and beef, but this is not true. You can also get an amply source of protein from fruits, vegetables, nuts, cheese, and seeds. However, when you are in a time crunch, having a complete meal is not always an option.  This is where protein supplements save the day. Zahler Whey Protein Meal Replacement Powder can give your body the nutrition it needs at any time throughout the day.