Congrats to Janetha over at Meals & Moves for winning the Vitalicious VitaTop Giveaway !!!
I’m not going to lie, I might be a little jealous of all the goodies that will be coming your way.

Please e-mail me at SheFit.Ruth@gmail.com with your mailing address and phone number so that I can ship them out as soon as possible.

Sorry for those of you that were less fortunate than Janetha! However, I highly encourage you to head over to Vitalicious and sign up for their emails that contain great discounts on VitaTops Muffins and more.

* New post to come on my Bikram Yoga experience *

*

Hands down, the tops of muffins are the best! I like to think that when I eat just the tops of a muffin that they are calorie free.

*

When in reality they are nearly 300 calories and 12 grams fat… for the tops ALONE… now that’s NO BUENO!

Thank God for Vitalicious VitaTops in saving us from gaining our own muffin tops

Vitalicious VitaTops are heaven on earth! I have to admit that I might be addicted to these delightfully delicious muffin tops. There are so many flavors to choose from too, like Fudge Peanut Butter Chip, Chocolate Mint, Banana Nut, Appleberry and more.

VitaTops are only 100 calories and loaded with nutrients high in fiber and protein.

Here is the VitaBreakdown of what you get in each individually-wrapped serving:

• 100 calories

• No artificial ingredients

• No preservatives

• Whole grains

• 5g – 6g of fiber

• 0g – 1.5g of fat

• 3g – 4g protein

• 15 vitamins and minerals

Okay, okay, okay, time to get down to what you really want… FREE VITATOPS ! ! !

She-Fit is giving away an assortment of different flavored VitaTops, including Chocolate Mint, Banana Nut, Triple Chocolate Chunk, Deep Chocolate, Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip, Golden Corn, CranBran, AppleBerry, RaisinBran VitaTops, and Blueberry Bran. And not to mention a box off Vitalicious Brownies.

Phew, that was a lot to say!!!

Here’s the deal on your chance to win:

Leave a comment on this post stating with VitaTop flavor you would like to try the most and link me to your blog roll (U.S. Residence Only)

For additional entries to the giveaway:

* Tweet this giveaway using the hash tag #shefitvitalicious and add the link to this post or simply press the re-tweet icon at the top of the post

* Link back this giveaway in a blog post

* Subscribe to my blog

The giveaway ends Friday, May 14th.

Goodluck!

I’m off to fix me a Chocolate Mint VitaTop with Cool Whip… Peace Out!

We have all heard about the dread Freshmen 15 and I’m sure those of you that are just starting out college would think that you would never gain 15 pounds in one year. But pride comes before a fall my friend!

Gaining 15 lbs during your first year of college is so easy with the all you can eat cafeteria, vending machines around every corner, late night donut runs with all your friends, and pizza nights… the list could go one. Between the newness of being off on your own and the stress of a new environment and classes, it’s so easy to gorge yourself with food, especially when all your friends are doing it too.

Whiles gaining the freshmen 15 at college or on a university campus can be easy, it is not inevitable. Here are some great tips to prevent weight gain during your college life:

Hit up the gym. Most universities / colleges have free gyms available to students around the clock. Check out your class schedule and plan at least 30 minutes of daily workout into your schedule. This will also give you a little bit of leeway in your diet as well.

All-You-Can-Eat College Cafeteria. Get rid of the “All-You-Can-Eat” mentality and go for only one plate full. For me this was hard because I know that I was not getting my money’s worth, but I also wasn’t paying for my waistline to expand as well. Your plate should consist of 50% greens, a choice of meat, and the other 25% whole grains. Watch your portion sizes as well. Don’t be fooled either, most foods are full of lard and fat. I was shocked when I asked what our cafeteria put in the eggs and the cook said mainly cream, butter, and lard. Dont be afraid to ask what is in the food! Stay clear of un-identifiable meats too! GROSS!

Avoid Late Night Eating. When everyone is hanging out till 3 in the morning, the best thing to do is go for late night pizza or donut run. Don’t deny yourself food if you are craving it, but also don’t over indulge. Healthy eating is about moderation so go have fun with your friends but only have a few bites. Or better yet, fill up on water.

Vending Machine Snacks. Sometimes vending machines is the only option while on campus. Go for something wholesome and nutritious. Skip out on the candy and go for pretzels, reduced-fat popcorn, or granola bars. When it comes to drinks, avoid those full of sugar such as gatorade, soda, and go for water, milk, or unsweetened iced tea.

Keep Your Dorm Free of Junk Food and Unhealthy Snacks. Loading up on healthy snacks will cut out unwanted temptations that call out your name when you studying and is great to have on hand when everyone is heading for ice cream late at night. The freshman 15 increases with every unhealthy snack you eat. Load up on fruits, veggies, oatmeal, low sodium soups, yogurt, string cheese, and fat-free popcorn.

Don’t Skip Meals. Ironically those that skip meals are more likely to gain weight. This increases your changes of overeating later when you are starving and want to grab anything in sight. Make sure to wake up early enough to grab something on the go for breakfast and plan ahead for healthy meals if you have a class during lunch or dinner.

Avoid Stressing Eating. With all the stress of a new environment and college class, food can become your best friend… especially those powdered donuts. Make sure that you become aware of when you are stressed and then decipher if you are really hungry or not. If you are stressed and want to turn to food, chew on some gum to relieve the stress.

College life is some of the best years of your life, so make sure that you are not taking away from that by stressing yourself out over your weight and appearance. Just stick to these tips and you will be be sure to avoid the Freshmen 15!