Hey everyone! Thank you for sharing all of your cell phone stories with me yesterday! I’m glad I am not the only one to lose and break phones! Let’s brighten things up today with a giveaway!

For the past 6 months or so, I’ve been using coconut oil for just about anything and everything! It has so many health benefits and can be used not just for food, but for your skin and hair too! I was very excited when Tropical Traditions offered to send me their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to try out.

Here is a video made by Tropical Traditions entitled, “How We Discovered Virgin Coconut Oil – An Interview with Brian Shilhavy, CEO Tropical Traditions”

About the Virgin Coconut Oil: (source)

This Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is a truly unrefined coconut oil.This coconut oil is made on Mt. Banahaw and surrounding areas from organic coconuts. Coconuts are used fresh (within 24-48 hours of harvest) from small family farms on Mt. Banahaw and other rural places in Quezon Province, the coconut capital of the Philippines. Only the highest quality coconutsare hand-picked from each harvest. The volcanic soil of Mt. Banahaw makes these organic coconuts some of the most nutritionally rich coconuts in the world!

Testing done in independent laboratories reveals higher levels of phenolic antioxidants than other coconut oils. The fresh coconut meat is shredded (wet milled), and then cold-pressed using the water from inside the coconuts to make coconut milk. The milk is then allowed to sit for about half a day, while the oil naturally separates from the heavier water. The oil is then filtered from the curds (coconut solids). No chemical or high-heat treatment is used, and this oil contains no trans fatty acids. We do NOT mass produce this oil. It is made by families who are coconut farmers using old-fashioned traditional methods that have been used in the Philippines for hundreds of years. Our coconut trees and family producers are certified organic according to strict USDA standards. The families who produce the oil are also trained according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards and re-certified each year. This high-grade Virgin Coconut Oil has a long shelf life due to the high antioxidant properties. The Gold Label standard is our highest standard for Virgin Coconut Oil.

I personally like using  coconut oil to cook with because it can be heated at high temperatures unlike extra virgin olive oil. According to the Tropical Traditions website:

As a cooking oil, its chemical structure is kept in tact and therefore is resistant to mutations of fatty acid chains even when used in higher cooking temperatures, unlike most vegetable oils. Research shows that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil boosts the body’s metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss.

Last night I used it to cook my broccoli and mushrooms.

I added some cumin and pepper for a little extra spice. The vegetables had a wonderful flavor with lots of added health benefits!

They made the perfect side dish for my Amy’s Burrito! Great dinner!

I also enjoyed using the coconut oil in smoothies!

This one contained coconut oil, almond milk, frozen berries, maca powder, spirulina, and goji berries. Talk about a morning energy boost! Here are some other Coconut Oil Recipes from their website.

Before we start the giveaway, I want to offer all of you the free Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil Book: “How it has changed people’s lives, and how it can change yours”

When you place your first online order, just head here and choose “Referred by a Friend.” Enter the User ID: 5611802 and the book will be automatically added to your order!

GIVEAWAY!

One lucky reader will win their own quart of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil!

There are 5 ways to enter:

1) Leave me a comment telling me how you would use the coconut oil.

2) Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter (@Troptraditions).

3) Tweet this giveaway. “@MissyMaintains is giving away a quart of @Troptraditions Virgin Coconut Oil! Enter here: http://bit.ly/d5wy4d”

4) Become a fan of Tropical Traditions on Facebook.

5) Become a fan of MissyMaintains on Facebook. If you already are, announce the giveaway on your Facebook profile.

I will choose a winner this Friday, July 30th at 9:00 am. Good Luck!

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Happy Thursday! I never though I would say this but I think I am getting used to waking up at 4:30 in the morning! I woke up this morning at 4:30 but unfortunately there are no morning intenSati classes on Thursdays! I could not fall back asleep so I started checking the Core Fusion schedules on my phone! There was a class at 6:15 that I seriously considered going to but I knew I could use more sleep. I also have an intenSati class planned for after work so I wanted to rest. After a half hour of staring at the ceiling,  I got up and had a snack. Finally I fell back asleep. It is funny how a snack in the middle of the night always helps me fall back asleep! It is also kind of annoying! Oh well, I slept another 2 hours and now I feel better! At least I know waking up at 4:30 tomorrow morning for intenSati will be somewhat easy (as long as I don’t drink too much tonight). I have a Whole Foods date with Mari after class tonight and luckily they don’t let you drink in there! I should be good to go!

So…you might be wondering what I snacked on at 5:00 in the morning! A few days ago I received a lifetime supply of bread from a company called Manna Bread.

9 loaves of bread heaven!! I stuck 8 of them in the freezer and chose one that sounded delicious, Fruit and Nut!

Manna breads are a cake-like, sprouted bread, yeast free bread, organic bread, free of salt, no oils, no sweeteners, no leavening agents.

Fruit & Nut Stats(per 2oz slice/56g): 140 Cals, 1g fat, 7mg sodium, 27g carbs, 6g fiber, 16g sugar, 6g protein

Ingredients: Sprouted organic wheat kernels, filtered water, organic raisins, organic dates, organic almonds, organic cashews, organic hazelnuts, organic cinnamon, organic nutmeg, organic oatmeal

I loved this bread! It was sweet from the dates and raisins and filling from the cashews and hazelnuts. The only problem is that the bread is not pre-sliced so it is hard to just have one serving! Next time I will slice the bread right away when I open a new package! I also enjoyed the bread with breakfast yesterday morning:

It makes a wonderful addition to Greek yogurt! I can’t wait to try the other flavors!

For lunch I had my monthly lunch date with Marina at Sea Thai. I started with my usual Roasted Tofu Salad. I love the peanut dressing it comes with!

I got the Steamed Mix for my main course (select vegetables, tofu, brown rice, and pepper sauce).

I loved the pretty rice display! This dish used to come with white rice so I was happy that they changed it to brown. We chatted for a while and tried to stalk the movie that was filming across the street but no luck seeing anyone famous!

After work I met my roomy and we went to Friday’s for some drinks and dinner. We started off at the one in Penn Station because we saw that they had happy hour. They were supposed to be $4.50 each. I got the bill and they were $9.00 each! I asked the bartender and he said that the happy hour drinks basically have no alcohol in them. He said he would dump the full-priced drinks out and make the weak happy hour drinks instead. Of course I did not let him throw out my strong drink!  Just one did the trick for my 45 minute commute home!

We left Penn Station and decided to go to the Friday’s in Queens because the bartender knows us and only charges us for half of the drinks we order. I got 2 more cosmos but he only charged me for one. I don’t enjoy the food at Friday’s but this bartender makes the drinks super strong for free! Of course I will keep coming back!

I went with the Cobb Salad. It is actually one of the lower calorie items on the menu (574) I get it without the blue cheese and olives and get the dressing on the side so it is even less than that.

I gave most of the cheddar cheese to the roomy and barely ate the chicken because it scares me there. Maybe I should just order a giant salad with avocado and hard boiled eggs from now on when I go there. The remainder of the salad was good at least! Oh and the dessert was good! We split the Caramel Cheesecake but I only had a few bites because 3 cosmos was enough of a dessert for me!

Thanks to my awesome bartender friend, 4 drinks, 2 dinners, 1 side, and dessert was $37.00. Mission accomplished.

1) If you eat at Friday’s, what is your favorite menu item?

2) Are you a bread or a wrap kind of person?

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A few days ago I received the coolest bowl ever. I got an email from 2 recent college graduates that said they just started their own product design company. They asked if I wanted to try their first invention, a dip bowl that solves the problem of salsa spilling over the rim and onto the table. Genius!

The Salsabol solves the salsa-spilling problem with a patent-pending lip which pushes your salsa or dip back onto your chip for the perfect scoop,
every time.

Mike and Tom also sent me some chips and salsa so that I could test out the bowl!

How Exactly Does the Bowl Work? (source)

The three-step process for perfect scooping:

1. Dig into your salsa
2. Scoop up the high side of the bowl, letting the salsa gracefully fall back onto your chip.
3. Celebrate your scooping victory.

What’s the secret?

Look closely at the raised side of the Salsabol. It curves back over into the bowl to form a perfectly-engineered ramp to guide the salsa directly onto your chip. Just scoop your chip up the high side and the ‘bol will do the rest! The three-step process for perfect scooping:

I was very excited to test out the bowl! No more spilling salsa all over my pants!

Step 1: Dig into your salsa

Step 2: Scoop up the high side of the bowl, letting the salsa gracefully fall back onto your chip.

Step 3: Celebrate your scooping victory!

After playing with lots of chips and salsa last night, I made a lovely salad for dinner. I poured the salsa all over the lettuce, veggie burger, and broccoli. Talk about a celebration!

If you are interested in purchasing the cool bowl and supporting some recent college grads, you can head on over to their online store. The Salsabol is great for parties and for people (like me) who tend to spill food everywhere! Their blog is also very entertaining if you are looking for some laughter today!

1) If you could invent any kitchen product, what would it be?

2) Are you a salsa spiller?

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About a month ago, a company called Omron contacted me because they just launched a new line of pedometers and pace/ distance trackers. They invited me to try out the product of my choice along with an eight-week training kit. I was also invited to join TeamGoSmart.com, an online community to network with other people who are looking for motivation to get moving. I decided to go with the pace/distance tracker because my first 3-mile race was 2 weeks later and I thought it would be helpful for my practice runs. As soon as I signed up, Omron sent me an awesome package which contained a water bottle, ear buds, a t-shirt, and the pace/distance tracker.

As soon as I received my kit, I joined the TeamGoSmart Online Community and made an account on ActiveTrainer.com. The community is a great place to support other people who are training to walk or run the 5K. There were message boards to post any running stories or questions about the training plans. It was fun to read other people’s struggles and successes!

The ActiveTrainer website showed me my plan and the exact workouts I was scheduled to run every day. I received a daily reminder email as well telling me my planned run for the day. One day it would tell me to do a  20 minute easy run and the next day it would tell me that it was my rest day. The e-mails looked like this:

I could then click on the workout details and it would bring me to the ActiveTrainer website. The website showed me an exact run like the one below:

Instructions:
Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then:

• Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
• Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
• Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)
• Walk 1/4 mile (or 2-1/2 minutes)
• Jog 1/4 mile (or 3 minutes)
• Walk 1/8 mile (or 90 seconds)
• Jog 1/2 mile (or 5 minutes)

I loved these daily reminders because they were a great motivational tool and scheduled all of my workouts for me! I did not follow the plan exactly because this was an 8-week training program for a 5K and I had a 3-mile run 2 weeks after I received the kit. Too bad I did not receive it earlier! It was definitely helpful for my practice runs before the race. If I ever decide to run another race, I will definitely follow the exact schedule next time!

The ActiveTrainer website was a great place to track my workouts. I was able to log my runs along with other forms of exercise like spinning and Core Fusion! I was able to input my activity, intensity, distance, duration, and pace. I was even able to upload my heart rate directly from my pace/distance tracker! The website also had a place to input sleep quality, soreness, fatigue, stress, well being, and more! There were helpful tools to calculate my BMI, body fat, body mass and to create running routes. It was pretty much anything I would every want or need to track my workouts and runs.

The Omron Gosmart Pace & Distance tracker was very easy to use. It tracked my pace, distance, calories burned and workout time. It clipped onto my shorts and never felt like it was going to fall off.

These were the results from one of my walk/runs. I walked to and from a park which was 1 mile each way. I jogged the entire 2.3 mile track so the device seemed to be pretty accurate. I wore the tracker during my 3-mile race and it was a little off but still gave me a nice idea of how far I went. I don’t have any more races planned as of now but I will continue to use it during any joy runs I go on. It is perfect for someone who can’t afford a fancy Garmin but still wants to know how far they ran!

How would you like to win your very own Omron Pace & Distance Tracker??

One luck reader will win an Omron Gosmart Pace/Distance Tracker, an Omron t-shirt, an Omron water bottle, and ear buds!

How to enter:

1) Leave me a comment telling me why you think you deserve to win the pace/distance tracker.

2) Tweet this giveaway. “@MissyMaintains is giving away an @OmronGOsmart Pace/Distance Tracker! Enter here: http://bit.ly/dC83uX”

3) “Like” MissyMaintains on Facebook. If you already like me, announce the giveaway on your Facebook page and let me know below.

I will choose a winner this Friday, July 16th. Good Luck!!

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Yesterday I received a bag of chips to try from Michael Season’s. All of their snacks are gluten free, wheat free, and all natural. They just came out with a new Mediterranean flavor.

About: (source)

Michael Season’s captures the flavors of the Mediterranean! We start with select potatoes and add a combination of garlic, onion, oregano, rosemary & basil. Take pleasure in our all natural potato chips!

I couldn’t wait to dig in!

The nutrition facts are pretty good. One serving is just 140 calories and they contain no preservatives or hydrogenated oils.

I really enjoyed the chips! They were thin and crispy and had a ton of flavor.

They mostly tasted like garlic and onion but the flavor was not too over empowering. I liked that the texture was similar to regular chips and not like cardboard. I would definitely purchase these again!

Giveaway!

One reader will win a reusable tote, a chip-clip and a bag of Michael Season’s Mediterranean chips!

There are 2 ways to enter:

1) Leave me a comment telling me your favorite kind of chips!

2) Tweet this giveaway. “@MissyMaintains is giving away Michael Season’s Mediterranean Chips! Enter here : http://bit.ly/aRVolP”

I will choose a winner next Tuesday, July 13th! Good Luck!

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Happy Friday and almost long weekend! It is a half day for me which is nice since I’ve been up since 4:30 in the morning! I am actually not that tired because I got in bed by 9:30 and fell asleep by 10:00. It could be the 2 iced coffees I’ve already consumed too. Who knows? 

It was the first day of my intenSati challenge so I had to be at Equinox by 6:00 in the morning. Mariand I were texting each other at 4:45 this morning. We felt insane. Waking up that early was completely worthit. The class was amazing as always! I really love it so much. I’m not sure yet if I am allowed to do the challenge because I got an email at 12:15 am saying that I can’t do the challenge twice. Way to accept me a week ago and then tell me I can’t do it 4 hours before I am about to wake up for class! I’ll find out next time I go but it will really suck since I put my gym membership on hold. Anyway, I am in love with the class so I reallllly hope they let me continue.

I decided to do a little giveaway today since it is a holiday weekend and everything. The folks over at Febreze sent me their new Home Collection to try out through MyBlogSpark.

About Febreze Home Collection: (source)

Say goodbye to spilled potpourri and candle wax. The Febreze Home Collection wants to introduce you to their no mess, no spill line-up that’s perfect for creating a refreshing atmosphere.

The newest addition to the Febreze Home Collection, the No-Spill Wood Diffuser, combines everything you love about WoodWick diffuser technology and Febreze scents, offering a unique fragrance experience. The scented oil is drawn up through the dowel into the wood top, creating a hassle-free way to freshen your home.

If you’re looking to add character to your décor, then the Febreze Flameless Luminary is for you! The Febreze FlamelessLuminaryhas interchangeable shade styles and the refreshing atmosphere of a burning candle without the danger of a flame. For a limited time, you can fill your home with the newest scent, Honeysuckle Orchid.

I loved the pretty package it came in! There were 4 parts to the package:

• Cherry Blossom Whimsy Flameless Luminary Starter Kit
• Willow Blossom Scented Shades
• Cranberry Pear Scented Shades
• No Spill Wood Diffuser

I tried out the Wood Diffuser in my bedroom.

With Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser, scented oils are drawn up through the wood dowel into the wood top to fragrance your home without spills. It made my room smell fresh and was extremely easy to put together!

I also tried the Cherry Blossom Whimsy Flameless Luminary Starter Kit. Not only does it smell great, it lights up! The little things that excite me…

Now my bathroom looks pretty and smells lovely!

Giveaway!

MyBlogSpark provided me with a $15.00 Walmart gift card to giveaway to one of you so you can purchase your own Febreze Home Collection!

To Enter:

Just leave me a comment telling me what your 4th of July plans are! I will choose a winner on Tuesday, July 6th. Have a great holiday!

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It’s Tuesday a.k.a giveaway day! I had the opportunity to try out a new frozen entree from Wanchai Ferry and MyBlogSpark.

Ever crave Chinese food from your favorite restaurant but don’t feel like going out to eat? (source)

Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées are perfect to have on hand for those nights you’re in the mood for Asian cuisine, but would rather enjoy it with a relaxing night in. Available in the freezer section of your local grocery store, Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées come complete with everything you need to make a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

The newest Wanchai Ferry flavor, Beef & Broccoli, is the first beef dish in their line of great-tasting, complete Chinese meals for two. Ready to serve in only 14 minutes, Wanchai Ferry Beef & Broccoli comes with tender beef strips, and an assortment of Asian-style vegetables, including broccoli florets, red peppers and water chestnuts. It even includes rice and a rich brown sauce accented with soy and garlic for an authentic flavor experience.

Be sure to try the two additional new flavors of Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées, Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Style Chicken, which will soon join five other delicious varieties including Orange Chicken, Shrimp Lo Mein, Spicy Garlic Chicken and Sweet & Sour Chicken. Additionally, all of the entrées have no added MSG!

There is a $1.60 off coupon available here if you are interested in purchasing a Wanchai Ferry frozen entree.  

I made this for dinner a few nights ago. One bag serves two so I made sure to just make half the bag.

I like that the meal is very high in protein but like most frozen entrees, the sodium content is off the charts! 1320 mg for just half the bag?? No thanks! I am not very crazy about the ingredients either.

That list is just way too long for me. Too many chemicals too! On a positive note, the meal was very easy to make. I poured half of the bag in a skillet with some Pam.  I added 1/3 cup of water.

The meal came with Jasmine rice and a brown sauce.

I decided to skip the white rice and serve the meal over a salad instead. I let the beef and veggies cook for about 6 minutes and then poured about 1/2 of the packet of sauce in the skillet.

I let it cook for another 2 minutes until it looked ready. I made a nice big salad with some popchips and hummus on the side. I wanted something fun to munch on.

The beef was actually very good. It was juicy and the sauce was very flavorful. Of course anything with 1320 mg of sodium is going to have flavor though!

Daisy went for the hummus instead of the beef!

Overall I liked how easy the meal was to make and how good it tasted. I don’t think I’d purchase it in the future because of the ingredient list but it definitely was a convenient and enjoyable dinner.

MyBlogSpark also sent me two green tea sets which I will be giving away as well. I’m not quite sure how to make them so any tips are greatly appreciated!

Giveaway Time!

One lucky reader will receive one VIP coupon for a free Wanchai Ferry frozen entree and two tea sets!

How to enter:

1) Leave me a comment telling me if you eat frozen entrees and what your favorite kind is.

2) Tweet this giveaway. “Win 2 tea sets and a Wanchai Ferry frozen entree VIP coupon from @MissyMaintains! Enter here: http://bit.ly/b1YTjZ”

3) “Like” MissyMaintains on Facebook and let me know below. If you already do, suggest to 5 friends.

4) Link back to this giveaway on your blog and send me a link below.

5) Sign up for my health coaching newsletter:

I will choose the winner this Friday, June 18th. G0od Luck!

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By now you’ve all probably heard of shoes like Reebok Easy Tone and Skechers Shape-ups that are supposed to burn more calories with every step and tone your leg muscles while you walk. I’ve been very curious about both of them but just couldn’t get myself to buy a whole new pair of shoes. I was very excited when I discovered another option that is supposed to do the same thing. Instead of having to buy a whole new pair of shoes, I received insoles that I simply placed inside my shoes. They are made by a company called SmartSole.

SmartSoles Benefits:

How SmartSoles Work: (source)

SmartSole™ enables your foot to go through a gentle rolling motion enabling the heel, arch and then toe to touch the ground in sequence. Cushion, roll forward, and then roll off. Comfortably. Naturally, like you’re walking barefoot on sand. This optimal gait stimulates your metabolism, speeds up muscle regeneration and works to tone and tighten your legs and butt.

SmartSole features an integrated hard heel cup with a medical grade gel insert to catch shock forces and redistribute them more evenly. This forward rolling motion gets to the root of what causes fatigue, cellulite and varicose veins.

When do you wear your SmartSole™ insoles? Always! Slip your SmartSole™ into your everyday shoes or sneakers and experience the benefits. SmartSole™ enhances your daily activity, making sure you get the most out of every step. It couldn’t be easier!

I placed the SmartSoles in my sneakers because they were a bit too noticeable in my other shoes. They went right in without having to cut them up.

I wore them for about a week whenever I walked somewhere or went to the gym. I would probably have to wear them for a longer period of time to notice significant changes but I really did feel a difference while walking. They added a spring to my step and made my calves and legs pretty sore after walking in them for a while. They were very comfortable and gave my shoes very nice cushioning too! I will report back in a month and see if I notice anything significant like a nicer butt lol. At just $29.99 a pair, they are a great option if you don’t want to buy $100 sneakers. You can purchase them here:

Giveaway!

The folks over at SmartSole offered to give a pair of the Exercise Insolses away to one lucky reader!

How to Enter:

1) Leave me a comment telling me why you want to try SmartSole Exercise Insoles.

2) Tweet this giveaway. “Win Smartsole Exercise Insoles @MissyMaintains! Enter here: http://bit.ly/cOniTX”

3) Link back to this giveaway on your blog and let me know below.

I will choose a winner this Friday, June 4th. Good Luck!

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A few months ago I attended the Fitbloggin’ conference and got to take home a cute shirt made by a company called thriv.

Thriv shirts are composed of bamboo for performance and luxury, organic cotton for additional sustainability, and elastane for stretch and support. I wore my shirt a few times on the elliptical to test it out.

The shirt was incredibly soft and comfortable! I usually do not like to wear short sleeve shirts during a sweat session but this was perfect at absorbing the sweat. It was not too tight and did not smell at all!

A little more information about thriv (from the website):

Core Benefits:

Stay comfortable, push harder

Flexible and Soft
flex-fiv performance fabric drapes like silk and feels like cashmere, making you feel as though you’re wearing nothing at all.

Lightweight and Breathable
flex-fiv performance fabric knit structure allows maximum air-flow and temperature regulation with minimum weight.

Dry Workouts
flex-fiv performance fabric naturally draws perspiration from the skin and wicks moisture to keep you dry.

UV Protection
flex-fiv performance fabric naturally protects you from the sun’s harmful rays and retains little heat.

No Stink
flex-fiv performance fabric naturally remains odor free.

Guess what? The awesome people at Thriv offered to give one of my readers a free thriv Performance Crew shirt!!

 (Ladies)

(Men’s)

PERFORMANCE CREW SHIRT DETAILS

Designed to be worn layered or solo, this flex-fiv crew sets the standard for performance and lightweight comfort. It features cropped sleeves and longer length for a hassle-free fit. Natural anti-odor fabric allows extended wearing capabilities. Gone are the days of rushing straight home from the gym to shed the stinky polyester.

• flex-fiv performance-weight fabric
• Anti-odor technology for extended wear
• UPF 50+ keeps you protected and keeps heat retention to a minimum
• Longer length
• Crew neck, cropped sleeves
• Fabric content: 50% viscose from Bamboo, 45% Organic Cotton, 5% Elastane
• Imported

How to Enter:

1) Leave me a comment telling me what you look for in a workout shirt.

2) Tweet this giveaway. “@MissyMaintains is giving away an @thrivnp Performance Crew shirt! Enter here: http://bit.ly/bPvbIS”

3) Become a fan of Thriv on Facebook.

4) Link back to this giveaway on your blog and let me know below!

***2 Bonus Entries: Take the The Lite Choice Survey. It ends in 3 days

I will choose a winner this Friday, May 7th. Good Luck!

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A few weeks ago I received a wonderful gift pack from Yoplait and MyBlogSpark.

It contained a cute insulated lunch tote, coupon for a free cup of Yoplait Lite, a travel utensil set, and a food journal. You will have the chance to win the same prize pack below! I have to say I am in love with my lunch tote! It keeps my food cold for hours on days when I hit the gym in the morning! It is pretty stylish too! Now I will talk a little about Yoplait Lite.

From the Yoplait website:

If you’re looking to side-step familiar decadent treats while keeping calorie counts in check, Yoplait Light and Yoplait Light Thick & Creamy can help. Now there are two new ways to outsmart temptations with Red Velvet Cake and Blueberry Pie, two new taste bud-tantalizing Yoplait yogurt flavors debuting in the dairy aisle this month (Yoplait Light offers 32 total delicious flavors).

With a smooth and creamy texture and 100 fat-free caloriesin each 6 oz. cup, Yoplait Light and Light Thick & Creamy can help keep you on track with your goals. In addition, each serving contains 20 percent of the recommended daily value of calcium and vitamin D. The classic sweet-inspired flavors, Yoplait Light Red Velvet Cake and Yoplait Light Thick & Creamy Blueberry Pie can help to help satisfy your cravings for dessert without the excessive calories.

I used to eat Yoplait all the time as a kid but stopped buying it because of the artificial sweeteners and high sugar content. I decided to try it one more time since I had a free coupon. I went with the Blueberry Patch.

I would never normally purchase this over my usual Greek yogurt because….

Sweetened with aspartame..no thanks. For someone who watches calories and does not care about chemicals, this yogurt is perfect. It has just 100 calories per cup.

I also choose Greek yogurt because it has 15 grams of protein where as this has 5 grams. On a more positive note, I do love the taste of Yoplait Lite!

It is creamy and has delicious blueberries throughout the yogurt. As a child this was definitely my favorite because of the flavor. I had no idea what high fructose corn syrup was back then though! Yoplait does suggest that this yogurt is great for people who would normally choose a piece of  blueberry pie over a lower calorie snack. It is 100 calories rather than 360 for the pie.

Giveaway Time!

One lucky winner will receive a Yoplait Light “Outsmarting Temptation” gift pack, which includes:

• Insulated gourmet lunch tote
• Food journal
• Travel utensil set

How to Enter:

1. Leave me a comment telling me your recommended tips for outsmarting temptation!

2. Tweet this giveaway. Write, @MissyMaintains is giving away a Yoplait Light gift pack! Enter here: http://bit.ly/9EoeLi

3. Become a fan of Missy Maintains on Facebook. Suggest to 5 friends if you already are a fan and let me know below.

4. Link back to this giveaway on your blog and let me know below.

I will choose a winner next Tuesday, April 20th. Good Luck!

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