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Starting Week 70 with Nutrisystem!!!



I was in the pool the other day and a few of my friends who are part of a Weight Watchers group were saying they were disappointed that they aren't losing weight. I have never been on their program so I can't comment on it, but it got me thinking that the structure and simplicity of the Nutrisystem plan is one of the reasons I was able to lose 25% of my body weight within 9 months and keep it off now for 6. Like it or not, it's not easy to lose weight at our age. I don't know that I could have done so if I was left to figure out calories or use any type of point system on my own. I need more discipline when it comes to food. 


Decisions, decisions...which snack to pack for a day at the beach? Give me a bag of chips or cookies and I'll eat the entire bag...even now. Having the individual portion-sized packages help instill self-control and, for me, has been essential for my weight loss. They're also great for traveling.


There's enough variety on the Nutrisystem menu so that you don't get bored...even in week 70!! If you crave even more variety, The Leaf is chock full of delicious, figure-friendly recipes to try like these Jalapeno Poppers. 

I was up .6 lbs. last week. My body certainly seems to be comfortable in the 135-137 range. I'm still shooting to hit my original goal of 50 lbs. before my blogging assignment for Nutrisystem comes to an end. #feelingdetermined ☺

To checkout Nutrisystem's current offers, menu and various plans, visit  nutrisystem.com. For delicious, low-cal recipes and weight loss tips, check out https://leaf.nutrisystem.com and connect with Nutrisystem on Facebook and Twitter. 


My Journey Begins ~ Starting Weight ~ 180 
Week 1 ~ Lost 6.2 lbs. ~ Weight 173.8
Week 2 ~ Lost. 1.4 lbs. ~ Weight 172.4 ~ Total Loss 7.6 lbs. 
Week 3 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 172 ~ Total loss 8 lbs.
Week 4 ~ Lost 2.2 lbs. ~ Weight 169.8 ~ Total Loss 10.2 lbs.
Week 5 ~ Lost 1.8 lbs. ~ Weight 168 ~ Total Loss 12 lbs. 
Week 6 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 167.8 ~ Total Loss 12.2 lbs. 
Week 7 ~ Lost 2.2 lbs. ~ Weight 165.6 ~ Total Loss 14.4 lbs. 
Week 8 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 165 ~ Total Loss 15 lbs. 
Week 9 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 163.8 ~ Total Loss 16.2 lbs. 
Week 10 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 163.4 ~ Total Loss 16.6 lbs. 
Week 11 ~ Lost 2 lbs. ~ Weight 161.4 ~ Total Loss 18.6 lbs. 
Week 12 ~ Lost .6 lb. ~ Weight 160.8 ~ Total Loss 19.2 lbs. 
Week 13 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 159.8 ~ Total Loss 20.2 lbs. 
Week 14 ~ Lost 1.6 lbs. ~ Weight 158.2 ~ Total Loss 21.8 lbs. 
Week 15 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 157.8 ~ Total Loss 22.2 lbs. 
Week 16 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 156.8 ~ Total Loss 23.2 lbs.
Week 17 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 156.2 ~ Total Loss 23.8 lbs.
Week 18 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 155.2 ~ Total Loss 24.8 lbs. 
Week 19 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 154.4 ~ Total Loss 25.6 lbs. 
Week 20 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 153.4 ~ Total Loss 26.6 lbs. 
Week 21 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 153.2 ~ Total Loss 26.8 lbs. 
Week 22 ~ Lost 2 lbs. ~ Weight 151.2 ~ Total Loss 28.8 lbs. 
Week 23 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 151 ~ Total Loss 29 lbs. 
Week 24 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 150 ~ Total Loss 30 lbs. 
Week 25 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 149.6 ~ Total Loss 30.4 lbs.
Week 26 ~ Lost 1.6 lbs. ~ Weight 148 ~ Total Loss 32 lbs.
Week 27 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 147 ~ Total Loss 33 lbs.
Week 28 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 145.8 ~ Total Loss 34.2 lbs.
Week 29 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 145.2 ~ Total Loss 34.8 lbs.
Week 30 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 144.2 ~ Total Loss 35.8 lbs.
Week 31 ~ Lost. .4 lbs. ~ Weight 143.8 ~ Total Loss 36.2 lbs.
Week 32 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 143 ~ Total Loss 37 lbs.
Week 33 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 142 ~ Total Loss 38 lbs.
Week 34 ~ Lost 1.4 lbs. ~ Weight 140.6 ~ Total Loss 39.4 lbs.
Week 35 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 139.8 ~ Total Loss 40.2 lbs.
Week 36 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 139.6 ~ Total Loss 40.4 lbs.
Week 37 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 139.4 ~ Total Loss 40.6 lbs. 
Week 38 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 138.8 ~ Total Loss 41.2 lbs. 
Week 39 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 138.6 ~ Total Loss 41.4 lbs. 
Week 40 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 138.4 ~ Total Loss 41.6 lbs. 
Week 41 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 138.2 ~ Total Loss 41.8 lbs. 
Week 42 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 137.8 ~ Total Loss 42.2 lbs. 
Week 43 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 137 ~ Total Loss 43 lbs. 
Week 44 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 136.6 ~ Total Loss 43.4 lbs. 
Week 45 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 136.2 ~ Total Loss 43.8 lbs. 
Week 46 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 136 ~ Total Loss 44 lbs. 
Week 47 ~ Lost .4 lbs ~ Weight 135.6 ~ Total Loss 44.4. lbs. 
Week 48 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 135.2 ~ Total Loss 44.8 lbs. 
Week 49 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 135 ~ Total Loss 45 lbs.
Week 50 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 134.6 ~ Total Loss 45.4 lbs. 
Week 51 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 134.4 ~ Total Loss 45.6 lbs. 
Week 52 ~ Gained 2.4 lbs. ~ Weight 136.8 ~ Total Loss 43.2 lbs.
Week 53 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 135.8 ~ Total Loss 44.2 lbs. 
Week 54 ~ Gained 2.2 lbs. ~ Weight 138 ~ Total Loss 42 lbs. 
Week 55 ~ Lost 3 lbs. ~ Weight 135 ~ Total Loss 45 lbs. 
Week 56 ~ Gained 1 lbs. ~ Weight 136 ~ Total Loss 44 lbs. 
Week 57 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 135.2 ~ Total Loss 44.8 lbs. 
Week 58 ~ Gained 1 lb. ~ Weight 136.2 ~ Total Loss 43.8 lbs. 
Week 59 ~ Gained .6 lbs. ~ Weight 136.8 ~ Total Loss 43.2 lbs. 
Week 60 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 135.6 ~ Total Loss 44.4 lbs. 
Week 61 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 134.4 ~ Total Loss 45.6 lbs. 
Week 62 ~ Gained 2 lbs. ~ Weight 136.4 ~ Total Loss 43.6 lbs. 
Week 63 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 135.4 ~ Total Loss 44.6 lbs. 
Week 64 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 135.2 ~ Total Loss 44.8 lbs. 
Week 65 ~ Gained 1.4 lbs. ~ Weight 136.6 ~ Total Loss 43.4 lbs. 
Week 66 ~ No change ~ Weight 136.6 ~ Total Loss 43.4 lbs. 
Week 67 ~ Gained .4 lbs. ~ Weight 137 ~ Total Loss 43 lbs. 
Week 68 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 135.8 ~ Total Loss 44.2 lbs. 
Week 69 ~ Gained .6 lbs. ~ Weight 136.4 ~ Total Loss 43.6 lbs. 

Disclosure: In accordance with FTC regulations, I am disclosing as a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger, I am receiving Nutrisystem food in exchange for writing about my weight loss journey. Affiliate links were not used in this post nor was any monetary compensation received. All reviews are my own.

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Starting Week 69 with Nutrisystem




I received a fun surprise from my friends at Nutrisystem on Friday. Here it is ~ the Nutrisystem Cool 'N Carry Complete Kit ~ 



It is very cool in more ways than one! ☺ It includes:

4 - One-cup containers with lids
2 - Removable ice rings
1 - Salad Shaker with snap-on ice ring, lid and dressing dispenser



This Salad Shaker is awesome. I especially love the dressing dispenser which holds just the recommended amount because I usually don't measure my dressing and probably am using too much. The removable ice rings are great for keeping food fresh and salad crisp while traveling. The entire set with the 4 one-cup containers is $24.99. 



Here's a delicious recipe for Heirloom Tomato Salad found on The Leaf to take along to the beach in your new Salad Shaker. ☺

I was so happy this morning when I saw 135 on the scale. I realized after posting the pic that the ounces didn't register so I will go with 135.8 {just in case} which is a 1.2 lb. loss for the week! YIPPEE!!!

To checkout Nutrisystem's current offers, menu and various plans, visit  nutrisystem.com. For delicious, low-cal recipes and weight loss tips, check out https://leaf.nutrisystem.com and connect with Nutrisystem on Facebook and Twitter. 


My Journey Begins ~ Starting Weight ~ 180 
Week 1 ~ Lost 6.2 lbs. ~ Weight 173.8
Week 2 ~ Lost. 1.4 lbs. ~ Weight 172.4 ~ Total Loss 7.6 lbs. 
Week 3 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 172 ~ Total loss 8 lbs.
Week 4 ~ Lost 2.2 lbs. ~ Weight 169.8 ~ Total Loss 10.2 lbs.
Week 5 ~ Lost 1.8 lbs. ~ Weight 168 ~ Total Loss 12 lbs. 
Week 6 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 167.8 ~ Total Loss 12.2 lbs. 
Week 7 ~ Lost 2.2 lbs. ~ Weight 165.6 ~ Total Loss 14.4 lbs. 
Week 8 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 165 ~ Total Loss 15 lbs. 
Week 9 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 163.8 ~ Total Loss 16.2 lbs. 
Week 10 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 163.4 ~ Total Loss 16.6 lbs. 
Week 11 ~ Lost 2 lbs. ~ Weight 161.4 ~ Total Loss 18.6 lbs. 
Week 12 ~ Lost .6 lb. ~ Weight 160.8 ~ Total Loss 19.2 lbs. 
Week 13 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 159.8 ~ Total Loss 20.2 lbs. 
Week 14 ~ Lost 1.6 lbs. ~ Weight 158.2 ~ Total Loss 21.8 lbs. 
Week 15 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 157.8 ~ Total Loss 22.2 lbs. 
Week 16 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 156.8 ~ Total Loss 23.2 lbs.
Week 17 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 156.2 ~ Total Loss 23.8 lbs.
Week 18 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 155.2 ~ Total Loss 24.8 lbs. 
Week 19 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 154.4 ~ Total Loss 25.6 lbs. 
Week 20 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 153.4 ~ Total Loss 26.6 lbs. 
Week 21 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 153.2 ~ Total Loss 26.8 lbs. 
Week 22 ~ Lost 2 lbs. ~ Weight 151.2 ~ Total Loss 28.8 lbs. 
Week 23 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 151 ~ Total Loss 29 lbs. 
Week 24 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 150 ~ Total Loss 30 lbs. 
Week 25 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 149.6 ~ Total Loss 30.4 lbs.
Week 26 ~ Lost 1.6 lbs. ~ Weight 148 ~ Total Loss 32 lbs.
Week 27 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 147 ~ Total Loss 33 lbs.
Week 28 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 145.8 ~ Total Loss 34.2 lbs.
Week 29 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 145.2 ~ Total Loss 34.8 lbs.
Week 30 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 144.2 ~ Total Loss 35.8 lbs.
Week 31 ~ Lost. .4 lbs. ~ Weight 143.8 ~ Total Loss 36.2 lbs.
Week 32 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 143 ~ Total Loss 37 lbs.
Week 33 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 142 ~ Total Loss 38 lbs.
Week 34 ~ Lost 1.4 lbs. ~ Weight 140.6 ~ Total Loss 39.4 lbs.
Week 35 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 139.8 ~ Total Loss 40.2 lbs.
Week 36 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 139.6 ~ Total Loss 40.4 lbs.
Week 37 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 139.4 ~ Total Loss 40.6 lbs. 
Week 38 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 138.8 ~ Total Loss 41.2 lbs. 
Week 39 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 138.6 ~ Total Loss 41.4 lbs. 
Week 40 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 138.4 ~ Total Loss 41.6 lbs. 
Week 41 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 138.2 ~ Total Loss 41.8 lbs. 
Week 42 ~ Lost .6 lbs. ~ Weight 137.8 ~ Total Loss 42.2 lbs. 
Week 43 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 137 ~ Total Loss 43 lbs. 
Week 44 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 136.6 ~ Total Loss 43.4 lbs. 
Week 45 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 136.2 ~ Total Loss 43.8 lbs. 
Week 46 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 136 ~ Total Loss 44 lbs. 
Week 47 ~ Lost .4 lbs ~ Weight 135.6 ~ Total Loss 44.4. lbs. 
Week 48 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 135.2 ~ Total Loss 44.8 lbs. 
Week 49 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 135 ~ Total Loss 45 lbs.
Week 50 ~ Lost .4 lbs. ~ Weight 134.6 ~ Total Loss 45.4 lbs. 
Week 51 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 134.4 ~ Total Loss 45.6 lbs. 
Week 52 ~ Gained 2.4 lbs. ~ Weight 136.8 ~ Total Loss 43.2 lbs.
Week 53 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 135.8 ~ Total Loss 44.2 lbs. 
Week 54 ~ Gained 2.2 lbs. ~ Weight 138 ~ Total Loss 42 lbs. 
Week 55 ~ Lost 3 lbs. ~ Weight 135 ~ Total Loss 45 lbs. 
Week 56 ~ Gained 1 lbs. ~ Weight 136 ~ Total Loss 44 lbs. 
Week 57 ~ Lost .8 lbs. ~ Weight 135.2 ~ Total Loss 44.8 lbs. 
Week 58 ~ Gained 1 lb. ~ Weight 136.2 ~ Total Loss 43.8 lbs. 
Week 59 ~ Gained .6 lbs. ~ Weight 136.8 ~ Total Loss 43.2 lbs. 
Week 60 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 135.6 ~ Total Loss 44.4 lbs. 
Week 61 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 134.4 ~ Total Loss 45.6 lbs. 
Week 62 ~ Gained 2 lbs. ~ Weight 136.4 ~ Total Loss 43.6 lbs. 
Week 63 ~ Lost 1 lb. ~ Weight 135.4 ~ Total Loss 44.6 lbs. 
Week 64 ~ Lost .2 lbs. ~ Weight 135.2 ~ Total Loss 44.8 lbs. 
Week 65 ~ Gained 1.4 lbs. ~ Weight 136.6 ~ Total Loss 43.4 lbs. 
Week 66 ~ No change ~ Weight 136.6 ~ Total Loss 43.4 lbs. 
Week 67 ~ Gained .4 lbs. ~ Weight 137 ~ Total Loss 43 lbs. 
Week 68 ~ Lost 1.2 lbs. ~ Weight 135.8 ~ Total Loss 44.2 lbs. 

Disclosure: In accordance with FTC regulations, I am disclosing as a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger, I am receiving Nutrisystem food in exchange for writing about my weight loss journey. Affiliate links were not used in this post nor was any monetary compensation received. All reviews are my own.

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Fabulous Fun Finds



The Sweet Sprinkles Large Utility Tote from the new ice cream collection by Thirty-One® will hold all your essentials for a day a the beach. There's room for beach towels, lotion, water bottles, visor, toys, snacks, blanket and so much more. Use it to tote toys when the kiddies are visiting grandma or take it along to the market as an eco-friendly grocery bag. Wipes clean and folds for easy storage. $35 mythirtyone.com


I adore a Chai Tea Latte, but not too crazy about the cost so I make them at home with Capresso's froth PLUS Automatic Milk Frother. It froths milk in seconds with just the push of a button and it will heat it too if you like. Perfect for cappuccino too. A great value at $59.99. capresso.com



Let the fun begin! Patricius Muscat 2015 is a fabulous wine for summer cocktail parties. This delightfully dry wine with hints of summer fruit including refreshing melon and juicy pear is delicious paired with cheese and crudite. The Patricius Winery is located in the Tokaj region of Hungary. $13.44 at saratogawine.com



Display your homemade pizza{or assorted cheeses} on this Artisan Pizza Board by Totally Bamboo. No trees are cut when making these beautiful eco-friendly boards crafted from bamboo plants. Bamboo is a renewable resource which does not require replanting after harvesting. $25 totallybamboo.com



Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream is a lightweight cream that protects against free radical damage, quenches and calms summer skin. Formulated with 15% Vitamin C, it boosts collagen products as it strengthens, smooths and brightens skin. The non-greasy cream instantly nourishes skin revealing a youthful glow. A 1.7-oz. jar retails for $100 at katburki.com

Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare Complete Clarity Daily Facial Exfoliating Polish cleans, exfoliates and polishes skin all in one step. I love this especially when traveling! Gentle, yet powerful micronized beads deep clean and slough off the top layer of skin without having to pack an electronic face brush. Now if those magical beads could only make me look like Christie.☺ Checkout Christie's newest products and bonus gift offers at christiebrinkleyskincare.com


If you hate wearing mascara in summer, LASHFOOD Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer is a must. The nutrient-rich formula conditions and strengthens lashes and helps prevent breakage. Natural ingredients include soy and rice protein, lavender water and herb extracts. Use each morning for longer and thicker-looking lashes. $80 lashfood.com


Awaken and refresh eyes every morning with TULA's Multi Spectrum Eye Renewal Serum. The sanitary applicator with metal tip cools the undereye area and dispenses just the right amount of product for both eyes. Formulated with peptides, caffeine and probiotic strains, it hydrates, de-puffs, and helps reduce dark circles and fine lines. $68 tula.com


WEN® Lavender Nourishing Mousse adds volume and leaves your hair lightly scented with calming lavender. Formulated with botanical extracts including rosemary, wild cherry and chamomile to nourish hair. A 7.5-oz pump bottle retails for $36 at chazdean.com



Treat sun-parched hair to ArtNaturals® Shea Butter, Avocado & Lychee Shampoo & Conditioner. This rich formula moisturizes as it cleans and conditions each strand to leave it shiny, hydrated and frizz-free. $26 for the 16-oz. duo.  artnaturals.com


For a quick and easy appetizer, top softened cream cheese with Mrs. G's Mango Ginger Habanero or Peach Habanero Red Pepper Jelly and serve with crackers, or use as a glaze on grilled salmon or chicken. $10 per 10-oz. jar. Additional flavors and recipes available at mrsgsjellies.com



One word for Foodstirs Organic Chocolate Lover's Brownie Mix YUMMY! These moist, rich, decadent brownies are delicious on their own served warm out of the oven or heated in the microwave for 3 seconds and topped with vanilla ice cream. So easy to prepare, just mix with eggs, oil and water and bake for 20 minutes. $5.99 foodstirs.com


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