by Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team
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February 19, 2008

Product Reviewers for South Beach Living Fiber Fit Cookies and Granola Bars

January 28, 2009 02:09 PM EST (Updated: January 28, 2009 03:02 PM EST)
views: 485 | rating: 9.9/10 (26 votes) | comments: 53

What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Are you ready to live healthier but not sacrifice any of the fun?

Gather is giving away 20 sample kits of South Beach Living Fiber Fit Cookies and Granola Bars, the new fiber-filled filled snack that you’ll enjoy while it keeps you healthy. Kits include a product sample, games and a chance to sign up for a South Beach Living house party. We encourage you to try the product with your closest friends and tell us about it on Gather. Take photos of your House Party and post them! Everyone loves a party, have one of your own!

For your chance to receive a free sample kit, please answer the following question in the comment field:

How will you stay healthy without giving up the things you enjoy?

Comments must be posted by Friday, January 30th. Gather will select 20 members to each receive a sample kit of South Beach Living Fiber Fit Cookies and Granola Bars and will randomly award 1,000 Gather Points™ to two people who share their South Beach Living house party.

All reviews must be posted to the Healthy Living group by February 13th.

 
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Comments: 53

DiAnA D. Jan 28, 2009, 2:10pm EST
exercise and portion control!!
Sarah (I want points) Jan 28, 2009, 2:12pm EST
I believe that you can make healthier options most of the time, and then still splurge every once in a while. As long as you watch the portions on what you are splurging, get in those healthy foods, and exercise, you'll be doing good!
Janet "Jax" B. Jan 28, 2009, 2:12pm EST
That would be really neat to try, but I do have a question....do they have nuts in them? I've noticed about half of the South Beach products have nuts.
I just started exercising again over the weekend. I plan to continue doing this in 10 minute bursts, 2-3 times a day until I can start adding more time, or more bursts. I am trying to eat a bit healthier as well, but that's harder for me to do.
sarah g. Jan 28, 2009, 2:16pm EST
ohhh, this sounds good!!! I am willing to do this!!
Dagmara H. Jan 28, 2009, 2:19pm EST
I have been on South beach diet last year with my hubby and we learn exactly how you could stay healthy without giving up things you enjoy. There are many sugar free things, what taste like regular chocolate. Also the same thing with cheese or other products, you just need to spend a little bit more time in a store to look for healthier things you enjoy without giving them up
Lisa H. Jan 28, 2009, 2:39pm EST
I've been just restricting my calories between 1500 and 1700 a day. I have lost 10 pounds in January alone doing this. I no longer crave the foods I used to, such as potato chips and chocolate. When I do eat chocolate, I only eat half the bar. I also allow myself one cheat day a week. Worked so far and haven't given up my love for meatballs.
Mary G. Jan 28, 2009, 2:41pm EST
I have the same question as Jax, as can't eat nuts at all.

I will wait for a reply to answer the question.
Santa Berry Jan 28, 2009, 2:46pm EST
just make sure there's no malitol in those kits! ;)
Bridget ♥ Jan 28, 2009, 2:46pm EST
I honestly believe that it's all about MODERATION! I have lost almost 35 pounds, my biggest change was eating smaller portions and making healthier choices! If I tell myself I can't have something - that's going to make me want it even more, not healthy! If I let myself have those things that I love, just a smaller version, it's easier for me to stay on track!

I still have a slice of birthday cake, just not as BIG as the ones I ate before.

I still have dessert, but maybe pudding instead of 4 cookies with milk!

I still eat chocolate, but a mini candy bar instead of a full size one.

I still drink my soda/pop but once or twice a month instead of once or twice a day.
April H. Jan 28, 2009, 2:47pm EST
Oh wow, I applied for that House party on JAn 3 here is my info from my dashboard

"South Beach Living™ Foods House Party
Party Date: March 14th, 2009 (46 days away)

Active Applicant
Your application was received on Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 and is now under review.

You will be notified by email of your status on or around Tuesday, February 24th. Good luck!"


I have been hoping to be chosen for this House Party and I would love to host part of my party online as I did for this party
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?memberId=261008&articleId=281474977460528

And here is my answer to the question
"How will you stay healthy without giving up the things you enjoy?
This is probably one of my greatest downfalls in my quest to lose weight and staying healthy. I Love Chocolate! I crave chocolate! I have to have chocolate! Now I’ve found something that lets me indulge my cravings without jumping the weight loss/healthy eating ship all together. What is ityou ask? South Beach Diet/Living Cereal Bar Chocolate of course!!!!!
"
Andrea K. Jan 28, 2009, 2:55pm EST
I think portion control is the key to everything!
Alexa W. Jan 28, 2009, 3:02pm EST
My philosophy is everything in moderation! This means portion control, of course, and balanced diet. The first step to losing excess weight and becoming healthier is to burn off more than you consume.
Brittney R. Jan 28, 2009, 3:17pm EST
Moderation!!

When I was pregnant with my first son, I gained 70 lbs but I was told the average, healthy woman should only gain 25-30 lbs!! After two years, I finally lost 60 lbs, which actually put me at a healthier weight then before...and now I'm pregnant again! :) So obviously I have a challenge this time around not to do that to my body again!

--I am learning how to substitute healthier options--more veggies with dinner, so there's no room for that dessert; baked or grilled vs fried

-- I am working on smaller portions, because I could put many a grown man to shame, even as petite as I am!

--I am changing snacks from junk food to healthier options like granola bars and fruit.
Tracy J. Jan 28, 2009, 3:25pm EST
Lots of fruits and veggies, more walks at the park, and using the Cheetos repellant when necessary.
Vikki M. Jan 28, 2009, 3:40pm EST
I'm trying to make "moderation" my key phrase this year. I've always been prone to overdoing it in many areas and eating is just one of them. So now instead of having huge servings, I'm cutting back to a human sized amount. And I've added exercise to my routine as well as changing up what I eat to more healthier options. Of course now and then I'm still going to crave a candy bar or potato chips, etc. but if I keep them as treats in limited amounts, it's better than chowing through them as I used to do.
April H. Jan 28, 2009, 3:49pm EST
I eat lots of fruit and veggies - once you fill up on them, you can enjoy everything else in moderation! I'm not a huge fan of "diet" foods, so I'd like to try these to see if they're different!
C C. Jan 28, 2009, 3:51pm EST
I think getting more exercise is the key to be able to enjoy things, yet keep healthy. No one should deny themselves that piece of cake, or piece of chocolate. But the rest of the wek, eat healthy snacks like South Beach Living Fiber Fit Cookies or Granola bars, and get plenty of exercise too.
Cynthia W. Jan 28, 2009, 4:16pm EST
I will stay healthy without giving up the things I enjoy by being a member of Weight Watchers! I love the program. I can eat what I want, I just need to be aware of portion control and not always eating poorly but a treat every now and then is okay. I think other diets are tough because they give you a long list of "can't have's".
patricia smith Jan 28, 2009, 4:38pm EST
I am trying.I have gotten rid of the 9 in plates and bought 6 in plates.Smaller plates less food.I pkg all the food up when I buy them in smaller portions for all 5 of us.Preportion out snacks.I also do not take away all snacks because when we have them it is actually a treat and not a meal add on.
michelle K. Jan 28, 2009, 5:56pm EST
I'm pregnant so I have to give up a few things I like but I don't have to give up healthy snacks like South Beach Living Fiber Fit Cookies and Granola Bars. This is a less fattening choice which is good for me and the baby!

And I do my pregnancy workout video's to keep fit...it would be so easy to be lazy but I don't want to gain more weight than I should!
Jennifer T. Jan 28, 2009, 10:16pm EST
How do you stay healthy without giving up the things you love? You don't have to of couse! If you love sweets then try an orange, or an apple or a banana. If you crave carbohydrates, stick with unprocessed whole wheat pastas or breads. The closer the food you are eating is to its natural state the better it is for you. If you pick up a box at the supermarket and can't read the ingredient list because you can't pronounce most of the words then please just put it down. Do you really want to put something into your body that you dont fully understand? Oranges are simple...they grow on trees...we pick them...we eat them. The ingredients in a box of Froot Loops or Hamburger Helper mix are a bit more complicated and have stretched the boundaries for what we should even be allowed to consider food. What are these items made of? Modified starches, high fructose corn syrup, transfats...none of these items exist in nature and as such we should probably not even classify the products they are in as food.
Carla B. Jan 29, 2009, 12:02am EST
I was actually on a modified version of the South Beach diet last year, and lost 40 pounds. We kind of messed up for a while when winter first started, but we're back on track now. I love the South Beach diet because it's so easy. I can still eat pretty much whatever I want. I just have to make a few substitutions for some things. I don't deal with certain artificial sweeteners, but most of the South Beach products are still ok. We've actually discovered that there are a lot of low fat things that we actually like the taste of better than the full fat things anyway. We do still eat some full fat things, if they aren't offered in low fat, but we watch it pretty closely.
Karen R. Jan 29, 2009, 2:50am EST
I am eating low carb to help reduce my blood sugar. It really does make a big difference. I have lost about 15 pounds in January. In February I am planning to dust off the exercise bike and actually use it for the first time in a long time.
Laura C. Jan 29, 2009, 8:15am EST
I am working at staying healthy and still enjoying many of my favorite foods by choosing lower fat varieties of the things I enjoy. Wheat pastas, brown rice, wheat breads, low fat cheeses. Most have no difference in taste, and the ones that do are very easy to get used to. I try and fill up on foods that are high in fiber so that I stay satisfied longer.
Kelly K. Jan 29, 2009, 10:56am EST
I think portion control and excercise are so important. There are tricks to having the things you love as well. If you just can't trust yourself to not have a huge piece of that ((insert food here)), or go back for seconds, try having something healthy first to fill you up more. I know for me, munching an apple often leads me to having only a Hershey Kiss afterward instead of an entire Hershey Bar.
before I do, is there peanut or peanut oil in them? (allergies)
Shannon W Jan 29, 2009, 12:36pm EST
How will you stay healthy without giving up the things you enjoy?

Moderation is key! It's important to eat healthy but let yourself indulge now and then. Otherwise you're more lucky to let go and binge.
Anne Marie A. Jan 29, 2009, 12:41pm EST
I drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. I am trying to live healthier by watching portion sizes and adding more fruits and vegetables to my diet. Moderation is important because I tend to want what I can't have. I need to add healthier grains in place of white flour foods etc.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jan 29, 2009, 1:53pm EST
I will go back to eating my healthier snacks and step away from the chips with the trans fats (my one really bad weakness); there are healthier (but more expensive) chips that I enjoy, and I will have to go back to them for the sake of my health.
☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 29, 2009, 2:38pm EST
How will you stay healthy without giving up the things you enjoy?

It's simple. Everything in moderation. It sounds cliche, but it's how I live my life. Everyone wants to know how I managed to lose weight eating the things I love: the key really IS moderation.
Leora E. Jan 29, 2009, 3:00pm EST
I'm going to start meditating for 30 min. a day & work up to an hr. a day, I'm also adding more anti-oxidents, green tea, & yogurt to my diet & a handful of nuts a day too.I take echinacea at the first signs of sickness or if I've been exposed to anyone who is sick. I rarely ( if ever ) get sick.
Gloria C. Jan 29, 2009, 3:01pm EST
I had a baby almost 2 months ago so giving up the cravings is hard. I would love healthier snack food. How will I stay healthy without giving up the things I enjoy? So far exercise is my best answer. So far it has helped me improve my eating some. I am also looking for recipes that help me make healthier snacks, such as using oatmeal instead of flour. This is time consuming though. I'm curious about South Beach Living Fiber Fit Cookies and Granola Bars.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Jan 29, 2009, 3:49pm EST
How will you stay healthy without giving up the things you enjoy?

Move more!
Jennifer O. Jan 29, 2009, 4:15pm EST
I will stay healthy by exercising more and adding in more foods that I enjoy--just making sure they are healthy versions!
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Jan 30, 2009, 3:37am EST
Like April, I applied for this event on HouseParty.com and have been anxiously waiting to see if I was chosen to host it. I LOVE South Beach products.. they are really filling & taste good too.

I'm with everyone else when they say moderation is KEY. Portion control is huge and actually moving works wonders.

:o)
Debra M. Jan 30, 2009, 12:03pm EST
I intend to exercise, not more, but more intensely, as my joints allow. For me, portion control and watching the amounts of fats (via cheese and peanut butter) and carbs (via bread) are crucial to maintaing a healthy lifestyle. I also have to limit the amount of sugar I use in my coffee! That seems to be a weak area for me.
Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Jan 30, 2009, 3:32pm EST
Snack healthy with South Beach products, of course!
donna h. Jan 31, 2009, 4:12pm EST
I actually bought these yesterday but haven't tried them yet..they are tiny
I stay healthy, or work at getting healthy without giving up the things I love by taking it all in in moderation. I choose the fat free alternatives, drink lots of water and rely on the tried and true method of more calories out than in. So far sticking to that has helped me to lose a little over fifty pounds in the past year, so I'm always on the look out for new foods, to help make the challenge both easier and smarter.
Richard Lee Feb 2, 2009, 3:51pm EST
Well I try to portion contriol as well. I usually eat a small breakfeast and large dinner.

In between I eat healthy snacks like fruit, crackers and such. I try not to eat at night because I heard it packs on because you don't burn as much fuel on a cetain time.
We are eatting more fresh fruits and using portion control.
tammie p. Feb 2, 2009, 4:31pm EST
i just started south beach this year. i am finding it not a hard to control my cravings with south beach. that is how i am living healthy
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Feb 2, 2009, 4:42pm EST
How will you stay healthy without giving up the things you enjoy?
we eat smaller portions and alot of 100 calorie packs:)
Maggie Y. Feb 2, 2009, 5:25pm EST
Exercise more!
I've recently gotten a Wii Fit so that'll help a lot!
Victoria H. Feb 2, 2009, 6:17pm EST
Drink lots of water and eat more fruits and veggies. This should offset my chocolate, which I cannot do without! LOL
phil w. Feb 2, 2009, 6:40pm EST
Substitute your fatty cravings with healthier choices from say, South Beach Living products. Eat more fruit and veggies . Walk at least 3 to 4 times a week at a moderate pace, fast enough to get your heart rate up. Don't forget your water intake.
Amy C. Feb 2, 2009, 8:38pm EST
I am trying to eat healthier but sometimes its hard to not give up the things you enjoy. I have found a way to compromise this by using healthy alternatives in recipes. Instead of cooking with whole milk cheeses. I use low fat cheeses. Instead of using whole milk. I use 1% milk or skim when I can. I try to change the recipes to things I like that way I can eat them only they are a healthier version.
Steve S. Feb 2, 2009, 9:00pm EST
It has to be all about a combination of portion control, substitution and exercise. I think the combination of all three is the best way to go.
Dena Straughn Feb 2, 2009, 10:08pm EST
Eating smaller meals and snacks every four or five hours works for me. South Beach food products are great for this kind of plan.
Cortney R. Feb 3, 2009, 12:01am EST
I will start taking my dog for walks and also try to find lower fat and calorie versions of my favorite foods.
Barbara A. Feb 9, 2009, 12:02pm EST
i think that smaller portions.. eatting healthy snacks and excercise really make a difference. also.. DRINK water. cut pop/soda right out of your life. just empty calories.
OMG- Stefanie, I got my package today, and the Mocha Granola Bars are fantastic! Thank you SO much for picking me to sample these! I already wrote up a review of the first bar I ate. :)

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