The Prodigal Purse

Finally …!

October 19, 2008 at 5:46 pm (Good Deals, Weight Loss) (coupons, drinks, fiber, Weight Loss)

… I’ve found something that “They say…”, that really works!  First of all, let me go on record that I don’t know who “They” are, but I hate them.  You know ‘them’ …

“They say that cloth diapers are the best …” 

“They say that too much TV ruins your children …” 

“They say that you should never let your baby cry it out …” 

“They say …” seems to be a way for someone to add their personal opinions on your life choices without actually have experience in that area or being held accountable for the comment.  Who are “They” supposed to be anyway?  The baby mafia?  The Parenting Police? 

I can see that I’m coming across as a little jaded this afternoon… I’m sick I’ve got the worst cold I can remember in recent history.  Anyway … back to my purpose.

They say increasing your fiber intake helps control your appetite.  It seems to be true.  My new favorite product is Benefiber Drink Mixes.  I initially bought them because I was able to get a box of 16 packets for $1 (see end of post for how, and run out and get a ton of your own!)  I’ve been having 2 or 3 of these little gems daily, not really interested in the fiber, just a cheap flavored drink.  Yesterday, this cold of mine swept me off my feet and didnt’ have any and today … you guessed it:  My appetite is RAGING.  If my kids sat still long enoungh (no worries … they don’t) I would nibble on those cute thighs.

I’m ashamed to say that 3 kids in 4 years has packed on more pounds than I care to admit.  My struggle to drop more than a few continues with running, taking Hitler designed group exercise classes at the YMCA & experimenting with various eating plans (ie South Beach & Weight Watchers).  All these things are helping, but it’s diffiuclt to do them when your tummy is screaming “FEED ME!” like an impatient toddler. 

Finally, something “They” say, works!  Now you can say, “Amy said …” 

Here’s how to get yours:  In the October Walgreens Easy Saver Catalog (located at the front of the store w/ their sale papers), there are coupons for $5 off the Benefiber Kiwi Strawberry Stick Pack (16 ct.)  Couple that with the $2 off any Benefiber product manufacturer coupon in recent papers, and you get the box for $1!  I think I got like, 10 boxes of these, giving quite a few to friends to try.  Enjoy! @