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Exploring Arkansas History With #Tyson

September 23, 2014 by Beeb 41 Comments

"Tyson's Pride"

Travel consideration provided by Tyson.

Last month, I paid my first visit to Arkansas as part of a media event with Tyson Foods. One of my favorite parts of exploring new areas is getting a chance to experience local history in person – seeing a town with your own eyes brings the past to life in a special way. During my stay, I explored Bentonville and Springdale, which are primarily on the map for being home to Walmart and Tyson Headquarters, respectively. John Tyson and Sam Walton were both local to this area and good friends back in the early days, long before their small companies would turn into internationally-known powerhouses, which helps explain why the two companies are so linked. That, coupled with the the fact that this area is a major trucking hub, gives a clear picture as to how these companies grew and became what they are today.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Beeb touring Crystal Bridges

Photo courtesy Tyson

We started off our visit with a tour of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a free museum founded by Sam Walton’s daughter Alice. An avid art lover, she opened this museum to display a large collection of art from the United States, including some pieces from her private collection. There was a prominent Andy Warhol piece showcased, which was a treat – he is one of my favorite artists, so it’s always a pleasure to view his work in person. Fittingly, there is also an entire hallway of his work displayed on a hallway in Tyson HQ – a literal Andy War-hall. If only he’d made a Tyson chicken print!

Posing with Andy Warhol's "Coca-Cola " painting

Following our tour of the museum, we also stopped by the Walmart Museum in Bentonville. Here, the history of the company is laid out, showing the many products and changes over the years.

Walmart Museum

Vintage Walmart Items

My favorite part was a wall showing some of the most unusual returned items the Sam Walton received. This hand mixer was brought back for a refund due to “Possession”:

Possessed Mixer

Just a few miles down the road in Springdale is the Tyson Founder’s Room museum, which is located in Tyson’s Corporate Headquarters and open to the public.

Tyson Founder's Room

We were shown around by a longtime tour guide – and lucked out to have him, as this was one of his last tours prior to retirement. As with many longtime residents, he was good friends with the Tyson family and remembers seeing John Tyson at his church when he was a child – or, as he was always referred to, “Mr. John”.

"Mr. John"

Mr. John was a product of the depression, starting his chicken farm with a nickel. A true farmer, he knew all there was to know about raising quality chickens, but it was his son Don who had a truly ambitious marketing vision for the company. Don Tyson used his business savvy to propel this small family farm into what we know today.

Stick Figure Business Proposal

Don liked to make his point efficiently. One well-known anecdote is that, prior to the company going public, a team was brought on board to give a thorough presentation to potential shareholders. They labored over a meticulous presentation of spreadsheets and slides – but before they got a chance to speak, Don took the stage and showed the crowd this stick figure diagram. “Look, boys, it’s very simple: We have the farms, which make the chicken for our plants, which goes to the customer, and then we profit. Any questions?” And the rest is history!

Touring The Founder's Room

Our tour group, from left to right: Jenn, Beeb, Ed, Jack, Lori & Susan – photo courtesy Tyson

Filed Under: personal, travel Tagged With: Arkansas, History, museum, Tyson

Twitter Party Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Products “Just Add This” #JustAddThis @TysonTweets 1/16 1 PM ET

January 14, 2014 by Momstart 2 Comments

(compensated post)

I’m so excited to be starting out the year hosting twitter parties. I’ve missed participating in twitter parties. I love them, so to me it’s already starting out to be an amazing year. The Tyson Twitter party is all about starting little things “just add this” to your routine to live healthier. So join us Thursday at 1PM  ET #JustAddThis on twitter.

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· The Just Add This Program is designed to help consumers improve their well-being in the New Year by encouraging them to make small, effortless adjustments to existing routines that lead to a better-for-you lifestyle that can last a lifetime.

Me, I’m drinking half my weight in ounces every day and trying to move more. Any movement is good movement and just adding a little more every day you’ll be up to a full exercise routine in no time.

· just add a better-for-you ingredient, like Grilled & Ready® chicken to your favorite salad, or a ten minute power walk to your daily routine, and you’re on your way to a better lifestyle.

Simply visit Facebook.com/GrilledandReady and click on the Just Add This program tab to sign-up to participate. On the tab you can:

o Find a new tip from the experts at Fitness magazine to keep you motivated throughout January

o A delicious recipe made with 100% all natural Grilled & Ready® chicken

o Enter daily to win exciting prizes like, Trek® Women’s Road Bike, Lululemon® gift card, Kindle Fire™ Tablet and more!image

For the twitter party we’re giving away prizes!!!

four prize packs, which include:

· (4) Tyson® Grilled & Ready® product vouchers

· (1) Food Network tote bag

· (1) Cuisinart Crock 7-Piece Tools Set

· (1) $25 Athleta Gift Card

o Value: $95.00

follow @TysonTweets for all details about the party

Filed Under: personal Tagged With: giveaway, just add this, Twitter party, Tyson, Tyson Grilled & Ready

It’s Almost Summer, The Countdown to a Better You Ends 6/21 @TysonRecipes #Ad

June 6, 2013 by Momstart 4 Comments

I was compensated by Tyson Foods to produce this post.

We’ve actually changed our eating habits as a family. We’re eating spinach salad with grilled chicken on top. Did you know that you can eat Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products right out of the bag? You can because they’re fully cooked! I mean, of course you might have thought of heating them on in the oven, skillet, or microwave; maybe even the grill, but have you thought of adding other seasonings to them? We’ve been spicing it up a bit with our grilled chicken, we’ve been eating grilled curry chicken on top of our spinach salads with feta cheese and fruit inside. It’s been so delightful and comforting to me as a mom to know my family is starting to actually eat healthier. So even though I haven’t reached my weight goal, I’ve reached a milestone here.

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So treat yourself to a quick and easy dinner by using fully cooked Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken Breast Strips. Another reason these are a great option is because they’re free from the allergens, wheat and soy. The Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken Breast Fillets are also a go-to for my family. If you’ve been following along with the Countdown to a Better You, now is the time to start thinking about how you want to reward yourself! The program wraps on June 21st. All you have to do is gather the UPC codes you’ve been collecting from Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products and redeem them for different treats. Head over to www.facebook.com/GrilledAndReady to learn more. 

Here’s a little reminding on what reward levels you can redeem for:

  • 6 package UPC codes   =  $10 gift code
  • 9 package UPC codes   =  $25 gift code
  • 12 package UPC codes =  $50 gift code

BONUS: You can also enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win one of ten grand prizes – a $500 VISA® gift card. Click on Start Your Countdown Now to get started today.

And even over the summer you can continue to connect with the Tyson® Grilled & Ready® product line:

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products Facebook page

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products website

· Tyson Foods Twitter (@TysonRecipes) 

· Tyson Foods Pinterest (Tyson Recipes)

Filed Under: personal Tagged With: personal, Tyson

#Ad Quick and Easy Ways to Use use Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken @TysonRecipes

May 13, 2013 by Momstart 4 Comments

I was compensated by Tyson Foods to produce this content my opinions are my own.

Oh man I’m so frustrated, I lost my fitbit again so I’m thinking I need to find a way to do without my fitbit. I’m just going to have to work really hard at getting my feet moving and just know that my steps continue to go up and concentrate on eating right. The crazy thing is that recently my husband has gotten on board with the thought of grilled chicken for dinner and what I love about the Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products is that they are “ready” to use. I can make my favorite foods and just throw them on top. Here are a few quick and easy ways to use Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Frozen Grilled Chicken Breast Strips.

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

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I love eating quesadillas and they are so easy to make, tortilla, cheese, and chicken. I also love throwing grilled chicken on top of salads. My husband requested a cobb salad and Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products work quite well on top of salads. The refrigerated chicken is ready to eat right out of the bag making it so easy for me to create my favorite dishes.

Cobb Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 head of lettuce
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 2 ripe avocados, seed removed, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 Tyson® Grilled & Ready® chicken breasts cut into squares
  • 2 tomato, seeded and chopped fine
  • 4 hard-boiled large eggs, separated, the yolk finely chopped and the white finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Gorgonzola cheese

Directions:

1 Cook the bacon in the oven on a pizza tray at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from tray and lay out on paper towels to absorb the excess fat. Allow the bacon to cool. Crumble the bacon and set aside.

2 In a large salad bowl, toss together well the lettuce.

3 Compose the salad. Arrange the chicken, the bacon, the tomato, and the avocado decoratively over the greens and garnish the salad with the grated egg and cheese. 

I’m also pretty sure that Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products are great for pizzas and quick sandwiches. I know that I have a great chicken pita recipe around here somewhere that I created in the George Forman. Check out all the ways to connect with the Tyson® Grilled & Ready® product line:

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products Facebook page

· “Countdown to a Better You” Facebook Tab

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products website

· Tyson Foods Twitter (@TysonRecipes) 

· Tyson Foods Pinterest (Tyson Recipes)

Don’t forget it’s not too late to join the Countdown to a Better You! To participate head to Facebook.com/GrilledandReady and click on the “Countdown to a Better You” tab. Then, register for the program. Start purchasing Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products and collect the codes. You only need six bags to be eligible for the first prize level. The sweepstakes they have over there gives you the opportunity to win one of 10 grand prizes – a $500 VISA gift card.

Filed Under: personal Tagged With: Tyson, tyson grilled and ready

#Sponsored Getting Back on the Heath Train @Tyson

April 23, 2013 by Momstart 2 Comments

I’m so far off the health train right now I feel like I’m drowning. I’m currently on a press trip and it happens to be my third trip this month and I have three more planned. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO. Eating healthy is a tad bit difficult since I can’t chew crunchy veggies and all the food is just so GOOOD!  So, we’re going to figure it out together as I write out my thoughts on how I went wrong and what can I do to fix it. I’m a member of the Tyson® Grilled & Ready® product bloggers representing the “Countdown to a Better You” (compensated and opinions are my own) and I feel like I need to kick it into high gear!

I KNOW WHERE I WENT WRONG –

I haven’t been able to say no and have been indulging more than I should in drinks, sweets and high calorie foods.

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I need an accountability partner.

I know that if I had someone with me helping me exercise it would be very beneficial to me. I have an exercise partner on Tuesday and Thursday and I think it would be great if I found one on Monday, Wednesday, Friday as well.

I’m replacing my fitbit.

I just loved my fitbit and then I lost it. Before I lost it I was challenging myself to take more steps every single day. I would hit the gym twice on some days and when I found I was close to a certain number then I’d jump around and act all crazy just to get in a few more steps. Plus it was an added bonus that when my kids saw me they would decide the whole family should have a dance party and that was always a ton of fun, plus then the whole family would be burning calories.

I’m going to choose to eat better, limit my alcohol and sit less.

I was thinking about my eating choices and how I feel like I have to finish what’s in front of me. Well that has to stop, plus I need to serve more veggies and protein that’s low in calories like grilled chicken. I’m going to keep sharing and using wonderful recipes from Tyson Foods using Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products. If you can’t wait for me to share all the wonderful recipes just check out all the ways to connect with the Tyson® Grilled & Ready® product line:

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products Facebook page

· “Countdown to a Better You” Facebook Tab

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products website

· Tyson Foods Twitter (@TysonRecipes) 

· Tyson Foods Pinterest (Tyson Recipes)

Be sure to head to Facebook.com/GrilledandReady and click on the “Countdown to a Better You” tab. Then, register for the program. Start purchasing Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products and collect the codes. You only need six bags to be eligible for the first prize level. The sweepstakes they have over there gives you the opportunity to win one of 10 grand prizes – a $500 VISA gift card.

I love Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products because they are so easy to grab out of the freezer or fridge and throw on the grill or stove or just toss in a salad.

Filed Under: personal Tagged With: chicken products, Tyson, Tyson Grilled & Ready

#AD Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe @TysonRecipes

April 14, 2013 by Momstart 3 Comments

Here is another recipe that Tyson shared with me. I’m more than happy to share it with you and hope that it inspires you to make more really great recipes using Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products.

Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Tyson Foods, Inc.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 25 min

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Frozen Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes marinated in olive oil, drained
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Prepare linguine in large pot according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add Grilled & Ready® Chicken Breast Strips, garlic and chicken broth and cook according to package directions.
  3. Place hot pasta, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, basil and pepper flakes in pasta pot.
  4. Over low heat, toss to mix well. Add cheese; toss.
  5. Divide pasta among 4 plates. Place chicken over pasta and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with a Caesar salad and warmed bread.
Nutrition Facts:

Calories 390 Total Fat 9 g Protein 31 g Carbohydrate 48 g Cholesterol 55 mg Sodium 610 mg

Not only does Tyson  Foods want to encourage you to eat healthy through the summer but they are providing ways to help inspire you to stay on track with giveaways. Simply head to Facebook.com/GrilledandReady and click on the “Countdown to a Better You” tab. Then, register for the program. Start purchasing Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products – you only need six bags to be eligible for the first prize level. The sweepstakes they have over there gives you the opportunity to win one of 10 grand prizes – a $500 VISA gift card.

More ways to connect with Tyson® Grilled & Ready®:

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products Facebook page

· “Countdown to a Better You” Facebook Tab

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products website

· Tyson Foods Twitter (@TysonRecipes) 

· Tyson Foods Pinterest (Tyson Recipes)

This recipe and photo was brought to you by Tyson Foods as part of the Tyson® Blogger Brigade. I’m being compensated for my time to share information with you and all opinions are my own.

Filed Under: recipe Tagged With: chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe, recipe, Tyson

#AD Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Strawberry Chicken Salad Recipe

April 13, 2013 by Momstart 1 Comment

It’s strawberry season, I’ve seen strawberries at a really great price lately and I’m so excited to start cooking with them. Here is a recipe to help you on your 100 Days countdown with Tyson® Grilled & Ready® for the Countdown to a Better You.

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Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Strawberry Chicken Salad Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Tyson Foods, Inc.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 0 min

Total Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Fully Cooked Refrigerated Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

• 1 cup diced cucumber, seeded, if desired

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint

• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, regular or seasoned

• 1 teaspoon honey mustard

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 pinch ground black pepper

• 4 cups baby spinach leaves

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine Grilled & Ready® Chicken Breast Strips, cucumber, strawberries and mint. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together broth, vinegar and honey mustard. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Add mixture to chicken mixture and toss to combine.

3. Arrange spinach leaves on a serving platter or individual plates and top with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories 90 Total Fat 1g Protein 14g Carbohydrate 8g Cholesterol 30mg Sodium 250mg

 

Not only does Tyson Foods want to encourage you to eat healthy through the summer but they are providing ways to help inspire you to stay on track with giveaways. Simply head to Facebook.com/GrilledandReady and click on the “Countdown to a Better You” tab. Then, register for the program. Start purchasing Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products – you only need six bags to be eligible for the first prize level. The sweepstakes they have over there gives you the opportunity to win one of 10 grand prizes – a $500 VISA gift card.

More ways to connect with Tyson® Grilled & Ready®:

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products Facebook page

· “Countdown to a Better You” Facebook Tab

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products website

· Tyson Foods Twitter (@TysonRecipes) 

· Tyson Foods Pinterest (Tyson Recipes)

This recipe and photo was brought to you by Tyson Foods as part of the Tyson® Blogger Brigade. I’m being compensated for my time to share information with you and all opinions are my own.

Filed Under: recipe Tagged With: chicken salad, grilled and ready, recipe, strawberry, Tyson

100 Days to a Bikini Body: Countdown To A Better You @TysonRecipes

March 22, 2013 by Momstart 5 Comments

Oh man, I’m still wanting to lose at least 10 pounds before I even think about stepping into a bikini again. I’m hoping to do a lot of traveling this summer with my kids and they are super excited about swimming and going to the beach, so I’m going to challenge myself to participate in the 100 days, Countdown To A Better You with Tyson®  Foods, mainly The Tyson® Grilled & Ready®. I love the Tyson® Grilled & Ready® because it’s so easy to grab some chicken out of the freezer or fridge and throw it on the grill or stove or just toss in a salad. And I think I’m almost at the point where I’m willing to make salads for myself and another meal for the family. Of course really, it is more like, salads for me and the kids because they love salads and another meal for my husband, but that’s a secret between you can me.

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Tyson Grilled & Ready logoNot only does Tyson®  Foods want to encourage you to eat healthy through the summer but they are providing ways to help inspire you to stay on track with giveaways and coupons. Simply head to Facebook.com/GrilledandReady and click on the “Countdown to a Better You” tab. Then, register for the program. Start purchasing Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products – you only need six bags to be eligible for the first prize level. The sweepstakes they have over there gives you the opportunity to win one of 10 grand prizes – a $500 VISA gift card.

More ways to connect with Tyson® Grilled & Ready®:

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products Facebook page

· “Countdown to a Better You” Facebook Tab

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products coupon

· Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products website

· Tyson Foods Twitter (@TysonRecipes) 

· Tyson Foods Pinterest (Tyson Recipes)

As I mentioned in my post yesterday that included the What’s Cooking in the US infographic, I’m working with Tyson® Grilled & Ready® over the next 100 days, actually we’re down a few days as the program started last week and I’ll be bringing you healthy recipes, smart ideas, and a game plan for staying on track to keep you on the Countdown to a Better You. My advice for today is for you to find a way to get your body moving. Take a few extra steps every day, if you have a sitting job, get up every 30 minutes to an hour and take a quick walk around your office, for me that’s my living room. Keep me updated on your progress and I’ll keep you updated on mine. I’m starting out my 100 days at 150 lbs and I hope to be down to 140 and would be even more excited if I hit 135.

 

 

I was compensated for this sponsored post made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

Filed Under: personal Tagged With: 100 days to a bikini body, Countdown to a better you, Tyson, Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products coupon

Getting Kids to Eat Healthy How Do you Do It? #TysonNuggets

March 4, 2012 by Momstart

When it comes to eating in our house, I’ve never really had to battle with my children. My children were born with a love of food. They love to eat and I’m really fortunate I know. As Zoe is getting older she’s becoming more finicky about some of the foods she likes to eat. Miles however, still likes pretty much everything. I would say he prefers to stay away from green foods but usually changes his mind after he finds out his sister actually likes it.

Now as I was saying about Zoe, she’s developing her taste buds deciding that there are things she doesn’t like. That includes most meats are and a few veggies. She also insists that veggies are not a snack in her opinion. And sometimes she has issues with texture. I hear that’s a common problem with kids. So how do we get her to eat the things she doesn’t like.

We try a few different methods and sometimes none of them work. First off, in our house we have a rule that you eat what mom and dad make for dinner or you don’t eat. Sometimes, she’s fine just not eating and since I know she ate every other meal that day, no big deal. I don’t fight it. Other times, we try really hard to get them to have a no thank you helping. I have yet to actually get them to say no thank you. Most of the time it’s that’s gross mom. I don’t know about your house but we’re a work in progress working to say no thank you.

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Also the biggest tip I can give you is telling you that we always have a variety on our plate. I try to have two veggies on the plate and I give them one that Miles like and one that Zoe likes. In addition to the variety we often add a dip of some kind. Low fat yogurt, hummus, and mustard are favorites in our house. It’s also worked in getting Zoe to try the meat she thinks she doesn’t like. Most of the time she ends up liking it, it’s just getting her to try it.

Tyson is offering you the chance to have your child features in ads in People Magazine, Parents Magazine and on a billboard in New York Times Square in the Get A Smiles Give A Smile contest. They are also donating 4 million meals to hungry families in need.

Thanks to Tyson’s 100% All Natural Chicken Nuggets, now you don’t have to choose between making your kids happy and feeding them balanced meals.

But I’m curious, how do you ensure your child maintains a balanced diet? Join the conversation and Tyson will select a winner and donate $500 in the winner’s name to a local food bank!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Nuggets. The opinions and text are all mine. Official Sweepstakes Rules.

Filed Under: personal Tagged With: blogfrog, eating, kids, parenting, Tyson, veggies

Guilt-Free Eating Tips & New Recipes from Tyson Foods and Hungry Girl

January 8, 2012 by Momstart 375 Comments

I really am not a fan of the term New Years Resolution. I just don’t think they stick, and I wasn’t planning on going on a diet either, but that was until I jumped on the scale after holiday eating and last night’s extra piece of birthday cake. YIKES, I have got to curb my sweet tooth. So maybe I’m going to get back into healthy eating this year and with a few steps it can be done with ease. How is it easy, well, for starters, don’t ever quit your favorite foods. Eat in moderation and eat what you like, your diet will be much more successful if you’re enjoying what you eat. hungry girl supermarket

Now, Tyson Foods has teamed up with The Hungry Girl and together they are handing out tips on how to eat healthier. Lisa Lillien aka Hungry Girl battles the same food issues women struggle with every day so she understands how difficult it can be to stay on track. Hungry Girl has some realistic tips to help women achieve a balanced, guilt-free lifestyle, while still enjoying the foods they love. The following is a list of her suggestions with mine mixed in of course and Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products. The Tyson Grilled & Ready products are a great solution at mealtime.  Quite easy for me to get out of the freezer or fridge and make a quick meal. Oh and be sure to visit www.30days30ways30rewards.com for everything they’ll need to get on track in January to establish better habits all year-long.  One click a day reveals three ways to balance an active lifestyle: a nutritious and quick recipe (with fewer than 500 calories), a clever tip (including some from Lillien herself) and a chance to win a health-themed prize, each day for the next 30 days. 

The Tips:

I say, Make a Meal Plan

imageHungry Girl says, Plan ahead, and be realistic. Before a grocery run, make a list, and think about what you really need for all your meals and snacks. Don’t buy ingredients for an entrée that takes three hours to make if you know you’re gonna come home starving and end up ordering a pizza.

I say Eat in Moderation.

Hungry Girl says, Find better-for-you swaps for the indulgent foods you crave. Love potato chips by the bagful? Look for baked or popped chips in single-serving bags. Are you a bagel ‘n cream cheese fiend? Go for thin bagels with light spreadable cheese. You can save hundreds of calories this way without giving up the tastes you crave.

I say have lots of fresh fruit and veggies around.

Hungry Girl says, Keep convenient meal staples on hand. This way, you can easily whip up guilt-free food, anytime.  Frozen Tyson® Grilled & Ready® chicken takes just minutes in the microwave, and the refrigerated Grilled & Ready chicken is great straight from the fridge. (So flavorful and juicy!) Wrap the strips in a high-fiber tortilla with veggies, or sprinkle the Fillets with shredded reduced-fat cheese — YUM! You can enjoy delicious no-guilt meals, even when your days are super-busy.

The rest of the tips are hers, be realistic and don’t get too hard on yourself, drink lots of water and consult a doctor before starting any kind of diet.

· Set mini goals for yourself. Don’t take on challenges that are impossible. Setting out to drop 20 pounds by February is not realistic and isn’t safe. And don’t expect to run a marathon if you’ve never jogged a mile. Make small changes, like drinking more water, filling your plate with lots of veggies, walking more often, and keeping track of what you eat. Soon these habits will become second nature, and you’ll experience results at a healthy rate.

· Let yourself indulge a little. It’s okay to splurge on foods that aren’t "diet-friendly" once in a while. (I can’t resist the pretzel bread at one of my favorite restaurants.) Just get right back on track. Don’t let a weekend splurge turn into an excuse to overdo it all week!

· Entertain at home vs. dining out. You can save calories by eating at home. Host a girls’ night where everyone brings a favorite diet-friendly dish as an alternative to over-indulging at a restaurant. (Pigging out can be contagious!) Tyson® Grilled & Ready® chicken is easy to prepare and so versatile – put your own spin on it, and even fool people into thinking you cooked it from scratch!

· Lighten up your favorite foods with "super-sizing" ingredients.  Toss steamed spaghetti squash with cooked spaghetti. Mix mashed cauliflower in with mashed potatoes. Alternate layers of grilled eggplant with pasta sheets in your lasagna. You might be surprised how fantastic the results of these taste! You’ll get hugely satisfying portions without a high calorie price tag.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Shelly Peterson.

All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: 30 days 30 ways 30 rewards, hungry girl, supermarket survival, Tyson

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