1. Breaking up with carbs is hard to do. I didn't even make it 3 full days before calling it quits on the 17 Day Diet. I was dying for some wonton soup last night and I caved. I'm not going to lie I don't know how much longer I could have made it anyway. I went to bed starving on Monday and Tuesday night. I also felt really restricted, as many recipes as I found, it was tough coming up with things to eat, and I also felt like there weren't any snacks you could have. I have no doubt that the diet really works, my Mother-in-Law looks fantastic so that's proof right there, I give her a lot of credit for going through with the diet it couldn't have been easy. Instead I made a promise to myself to go back to Weight Watchers instead and actually go to the meetings since having that obligation (and payment) really worked for me. I'm hoping I'll have more success if I actually go than trying to just count it on my own. Of course it takes longer than the 17 day diet to see results but in the long run I'm sure it'll be worth it, I do really believe in the Weight Watchers program that it teaches you to eat for a lifetime, and not for a diet.
2. Should you ever find yourself in a position of paying more for an item at Macy's that is cheaper elsewhere don't be afraid to ask for a price adjustment. For example, if Santa was good to you at Christmas and bought you a beautiful 4.5 quart Kitchen Aid Mixer (thank you Santa I'm glad you got my subtle notes), but you wanted the 5 quart mixer and you go to Macy's and exchange it for the one you want but then while you are walking around the mall you realize that Bed, Bath & Beyond sells it for the same price less their 20% off coupon don't be afraid to go back to Macy's and tell the woman that you want to return the mixer you just bought 20 minutes ago. She may think you're crazy but it can work out to your favor that she will give you a price adjustment and you don't have to return the mixer again and re-buy it again somewhere else.
3. Since we're on the topic of shopping and getting a good deal and coupons, similarly if you ever find yourself shopping at Kohls and you forget to bring one of the million coupons they send you every day, you can tell them you forgot your coupons and they'll usually give you a coupon code to use anyway (never pay full price for anything at Kohls). My mom taught me that one, she's never without a coupon!
4. This is turning into random shopping thoughts but while we're on the subject again, should you find yourself in the position that your husband breaks your matching Mikasa salt shaker (the pepper was fine) (which can only be purchased online) and you go to replace it at Bed, Bath & Beyond you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that even though your husband was responsibly for breaking the shaker (innocently) and that even though you're not in position of the shaker that is now cracked into a million pieces, if I bring them the in-tact pepper shaker, they'll replace the set for me, free of charge! Who would have thought? The cashier told me that Mikasa is good about taking that back, and complete customer satisfaction, boy was I satisfied. And since I didn't have the pepper shaker with me that day, so had I had to pay for the new set, he said to just bring it back the next time I come and he'd give me a store credit in that amount. Pretty cool huh?
5. I love Frozen Yogurt. This is really just a random comment, I love frozen yogurt so much, it makes me so happy, even in January in freezing cold weather, I will go out of my way to get some of this tasty treat. If one were even closer to my house, I'd be in trouble and be there every day, thankfully it takes at least 10-15 minutes to get to the closest Red Mango or the new yogurt store at the mall or else I'd be there a lot more often. I love topping it with strawberries, yogurt chips, and coconut! It makes me happy.
.....That's all :-)
2. Should you ever find yourself in a position of paying more for an item at Macy's that is cheaper elsewhere don't be afraid to ask for a price adjustment. For example, if Santa was good to you at Christmas and bought you a beautiful 4.5 quart Kitchen Aid Mixer (thank you Santa I'm glad you got my subtle notes), but you wanted the 5 quart mixer and you go to Macy's and exchange it for the one you want but then while you are walking around the mall you realize that Bed, Bath & Beyond sells it for the same price less their 20% off coupon don't be afraid to go back to Macy's and tell the woman that you want to return the mixer you just bought 20 minutes ago. She may think you're crazy but it can work out to your favor that she will give you a price adjustment and you don't have to return the mixer again and re-buy it again somewhere else.
3. Since we're on the topic of shopping and getting a good deal and coupons, similarly if you ever find yourself shopping at Kohls and you forget to bring one of the million coupons they send you every day, you can tell them you forgot your coupons and they'll usually give you a coupon code to use anyway (never pay full price for anything at Kohls). My mom taught me that one, she's never without a coupon!
4. This is turning into random shopping thoughts but while we're on the subject again, should you find yourself in the position that your husband breaks your matching Mikasa salt shaker (the pepper was fine) (which can only be purchased online) and you go to replace it at Bed, Bath & Beyond you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that even though your husband was responsibly for breaking the shaker (innocently) and that even though you're not in position of the shaker that is now cracked into a million pieces, if I bring them the in-tact pepper shaker, they'll replace the set for me, free of charge! Who would have thought? The cashier told me that Mikasa is good about taking that back, and complete customer satisfaction, boy was I satisfied. And since I didn't have the pepper shaker with me that day, so had I had to pay for the new set, he said to just bring it back the next time I come and he'd give me a store credit in that amount. Pretty cool huh?
5. I love Frozen Yogurt. This is really just a random comment, I love frozen yogurt so much, it makes me so happy, even in January in freezing cold weather, I will go out of my way to get some of this tasty treat. If one were even closer to my house, I'd be in trouble and be there every day, thankfully it takes at least 10-15 minutes to get to the closest Red Mango or the new yogurt store at the mall or else I'd be there a lot more often. I love topping it with strawberries, yogurt chips, and coconut! It makes me happy.
.....That's all :-)
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