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Nutrition Assistant Calorie Counter
The Nutrition Assistant is an easy to use device that tracks nutrition intake, including calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber. Simply type in the name of a food, enter the number of portions, and the nutrition information provided can be saved to the device’s 31-day diary. The portability of the Nutrition Assistant allows for information at your fingertips throughout the day.

Over 1,000 common foods are included, including many restaurant foods. 100 custom foods, meals, or recipes can be added. The device will also show progress toward personalized daily nutrition goals. This will help you to plan meals and meet goals. For healthy eating, count on the Nutrition Assistant!

Customer Review: Good for the price
I’ve used this for two days now and I’m satisfied. It is cheaper than the competitors that I have seen but, judging by the reviews, it seems to offer the same functionality. It’s simple to use and counts calories, fat, carbs; keeps a diary to keep track of everything day by day. The downside is it doesn’t have a lot of the foods that you might expect. For those foods you input them once, name them, and then it stores them for future use. Over the course of a couple of weeks I would guess you would have most everything in there that you want. In the end, it gives you a pretty accurate picture of how many calories you are consuming. I have found it is very helpful in finding substitutes for the worst things I eat.

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GoLean Crunchy! Bars are designed for an Optimized Glycemic Response to help balance blood sugar. At Kashi, everything we create supports our belief that healthy living begins with healthy eating.
Price: $30.95
Customer Review: A healthy snack
My daughters and I love these Kashi bars for either a snack or quick meal replacement. They have lots of fiber, are low in calories, high in nutrients, and taste great!
Customer Review: Kashi Go Lean Crunch Bars
The Kashi Crunch bars are excellent. They are low in Weight Watchers Points and are great for snacks. They are very filling.
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Customer Review: Delicious
I use eat one of these bars between two exercise classes that I do back to back. They are delicious. To me they are so good I feel like I need a glass of milk to wash it down with. A good high protein snack when on the go.
Customer Review: Nuttin Better
Best bar on the market..I eat these about daily with a glass of milk..its like a treat to eat these !
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Cardio Kick Box is a high-energy aerobic workout designed to keep you moving and boost your fat-burning capabilities while at the same time giving your muscles a day off from wither-training. Jillian recommends doing Cardio Kick Box once a week, in the middle of the week, to break up your regular exercise program. this program is to get out there and have some fun, and keep your body moving.
List Price: $9.95
Amazon Price: $8.49
Used Price: $5.49
Customer Review: Very Basic Kickboxing
I’m not saying this is a bad DVD. However, it is VERY basic cardio kickboxing and its very short in duration. I understand now why it was cheap. I wouldn’t purchase this again as a single DVD. I might purchase the set, but not too sure about that either. Anyway, this workout involves a simple warm-up, very basic moves, and then a cool-down. Again, I’m not saying the technique was bad. I’m just saying this was the type of video best used by a newby to the world of cardio kicboxing.
Customer Review: Not for beginners or people who are easily annoyed
After a few sessions, I’m motivated to break my TV, DVD player and the DVDs themselves, but not much else. Michaels is great about setting a fast pace and making you work hard, but she gains that pace by completely failing to explain anything she’s doing. So if you’re someone who might injure yourself when you do something incorrectly in an attempt to recreate something you’re seeing for the first time while being screamed at in high-pitched banter, don’t bother. Furthermore, Michaels is flat-out verbally abusive to the others in the video and the user. She’s frequently yelling at others for not working hard enough while she’s doing NOTHING AT ALL. If you’re prone to throwing things when angry, put some kind of shield in front of breakable objects before you insert the DVD. If your goal is to find the most annoying fitness video out there, this package has five of them, so it’s a great bargain. If you’re interested in finding a workout plan that you can stick to, that’s easy to follow and low on mental torment, try something else. ANYTHING else.
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Duracell Crank Light 3 in 1, 3 LED Flashlight, Radio, Charger. 2 pack
This Duracell multi-purpose radio/flashlight/charger is a great addition to any emergency or survival kit. This 3 in 1 unit recharges by manual hand cranking. Compact with portable head phone jack. This flashlight is great for emergency preparedness as it can be placed in cars, trucks, boats, homes, or emergency kits. It requires no maintenance, no batteries, no bulb replacements.

Customer Review: Duracell Cranks it Out
Sorry but although this flashlight is one of the best because it has excellent battery, heavy construction, quality crank, decent radio, and other features does not make up for high shipping costs. The flashlight price is comparable to stores, but the almost $10 in shipping will make you shop for it elsewhere. If they lower the shipping cost I will be back. Unfortunately my Amazon Prime shipping does not cover this item.

Customer Review: All in one
I purchase like Christmas gifts for the family, now too numerous and all adults to buy for individually. I like it to be functional and usable. I’ve always liked Duracell products because of their reliability, durability and value. This product was ideal. The phone charger in particular was what I liked about it since my car charger never seems to stay in my car. It was a pleasant surprise to one of my sisters when she tried it out to run her laptop and found it to work reasonably well. Good thing to have around if you’re ever in a “Jericho” situation.

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Want to burn carbs but no time to exercise? We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least 10 minutes in their day and we’ve developed five super effective, carb-blasting workouts, each only 10 minutes. Instructor Michelle Dozois has designed the segments so that you can utilize each individually, or mix and match the sets to create a completely custom workout. Or you can put all five sets together for an incredible 50-minute carb burning bonanza.

SLOW and STEADY BURN This is cardio at its best - easy-to-follow-, fun and effective! By keeping your heartrate and exertion level at an elevated, yet comfortable pace for the entire 10 minutes, you’ll blast away carbs and feel great.

CARB KILLER Using kickboxing moves to knock-out extra carbs and calories, this routine really maximizes your weight loss efforts. Don’t worry if you’re not a seasoned kickboxer…the moves are easy-to-follow and inspiring!

POWER BLAST Get ready for a high energy, high power workout! This segment uses explosive yet controlled movements to really rev up your body’s carb-burning engine. Feel the power…Feel the burn!

INTERVAL BURN It’s back to basics with this 10 Minute segment. No nonsense, boot camp-inspired exercises are used to increase your muscular endurance and strength. You’ll take your heartrate up and down throughout several intervals - a proven technique to really demolish those carbs and calories.

METABOLISM BOOSTER This unique segment will keep you burning carbs and calories long AFTER your workout is over! The secret is incorporating weights. By using light hand weights, you’ll build lean muscle to increase your metabolism and burn more carbs, faster than ever before.

BONUS CARB CONVERSION CHART INSIDE This effective “cheat sheet” outlines the 10 Minute workout you need to do to burn off the carbs in everyday food items like bread, chips, pasta and even chocolate! Author and Nutrition expert, Cindy Whitmarsh of “Ultrafit Nutrition Systems”, also gives 5 super effective tips on how to stave off carb cravings, AND 10 totally simple substitutions to replace “bad” carbs in your diet with good carbs - without compromising flavor!
List Price: $14.98
Amazon Price: $12.99
Used Price: $8.08
Customer Review: Wow…..
This is a great workout!! I have tried MANY of them. This one will make you sweat and feel like you worked out harder than you did. The first time you might be a little confused but the second time is easier and kind of fun. Do them all for a great sweat and ache - which tells you its working.
Customer Review: Great Cardio for Small Spaces!!!
I bought this dvd on a recommendation and I love it! The 10 minute work-outs make it easy to do 30 minutes or more without feeling like it! I live in a small one bedroom and I can do it all easily without limiting my movements! I’ve already lost inches and improved my asthma. A must have for those who lack motivation to exercise like me!
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List Price: $9.99
Used Price: $3.90
Customer Review: The Essential Exercise Video
A must-own exercise video, in this Leslie takes you on a 25 minute intense aerobics workout. Using only basic exercise moves (kicking, side-stepping, kick backs and knee lifts, mostly), Sansone gets you out of your seat with fast-paced music, inspirational words for dieters and overly enthusiastic comments on how well you’re doing. In all fairness, nothing has helped me more than this video. I’ve been using this (varied with a twenty minute audio cassette also by Leslie- great for traveling) three times a week for two years. I lost the ten pounds I wanted to and haven’t gained an ounce back since, WITH NO DIET CHANGES! The short duration of the tape is also encouraging, unlike a Richard Simmons (or most other similar workout tapes), you’re not dancing your buns off for upwards of an hour, it’s just 25 minutes! A must-own way for getting a healthy, non-obsessive workout without leaving your living room.
Customer Review: The best yet for couch potatos
I would highly recommend this tape to anyone that is just starting to exercise or has never exercised. It is so easy to do and follow. I have had knee surgery, and cannot do to much twisting or jumping, and this tape is just what I have been looking for. I will certainly purchase more of Leslie’s tapes in the future.
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Customer Review: Incredible workout pump
A scoop of this on an empty stomach, or two scoops on a full stomach gives me an explosive workout pump! Read through the ingredients and you’ll find that most of the ingredients match up with what you’ll find in many of the more potent energy drinks (like Redline) you can find at your local convenience store. Ounce per fluid ounce, going this route is probably cheaper than shelling out the bucks for energy drinks at the store. I noticed an immediate improvement in gains in strength and size when I started using this (your mileage may vary). If you’ve hit a plateau in your weightlifting/bodybuilding gains I suggest giving this a try. Positives aside though, I’m sure using this stuff every day is rough on your liver and/or kidneys (as suggested in other reviews) so I try to limit using it to only a couple of times a week.
Customer Review: CRAP
upon reading you learn ethyl ester is an inferior form of creatine when I switched to this product from monohydrate I lost more than 100 lbs from my bench over a 12 month period I went from 330 to struggling to bench 220 this was the only difference in my diet and training I changed my training routine thinking something was wrong or that i was over-training nothing worked until I ran out of this supplement and went back to vitargo cgl which has monohydrate instead of CEE I am back to 260 now in a little more than 4 weeks think what a lot of people are feeling is just the caffeine [...]
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Window Graphic - 20×65 Skiing is Believing with Text
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Design: Clearvue Graphics Surf and Snow Series
Dimensions: 20×65 (Truck)

See-through window graphics are printed on mechanically perforated vinyl. This vinyl has a sticky adhesive on one side, protected by a peel away release layer. This perforated material, known as window perf, is made by many companies around the United States. All see-through window graphics are printed on basically the same material. The difference between graphic companies is what they print on this material!

The beauty of window perf is that it is incredibly low tech, comprised of 50% vinyl and 50% holes. Human eyes absorb light reflected from objects. When someone looks at the image on your window, their eyes absorb the light being reflected off of the printed image. The holes cannot be seen. The graphic looks like a solid image!

The sticky side of the graphic which faces the glass, is black. Looking out from inside the vehicle, your eyes absorb light reflected off objects outside the vehicle, such as buildings, cars, trees, etc. Your eyes blend the black material on the inside with the images seen through the holes, creating the illusion that there is nothing on your window. The resulting effect will amaze you! These graphics apply to the outside of the window and will not effect, or be effected by window tints of factory window defrosters.

PRIVACY AND UV PROTECTION
Another benefit of having this material on your window is UV protection. ClearVue Graphics block 50% of the sun’s UV rays. These rays are responsible for fading vehicle interiors and heating the cab. ClearVue Graphics will keep your vehicle cooler and preserve the interior from fading. Because these graphics prevent outside viewing into your vehicle, you will enjoy a dramatic increase in privacy as you drive down the road, or while parked at a scenic location.

PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
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Schwinn 26″ Men’s Ranger Bike For either the commute to work or the after-work joyride this Schwinn 26″ Men’s Ranger Bike has what it takes. The Schwinn hand-built, ride-tuned, steel frame with epicenter seat stays is surrounded by fabulous components: SRAM grip shifters; Shimano front and rear derailleurs; quick release hubs; 26×1-1/2″ 36-spoke alloy anodized rims; and Pro Max alloy brake levers and front and rear linear brakes. The Schwinn sports saddle and RST Omni 191 suspension fork assure your ride is smooth and comfortable. Recommended for ages 14 and up or inseam 33-1/2″ and up. Imported.
Customer Review: Great Buy!
I went to Target looking for a good bike to ride in San Francisco, when I move there for college next year. I walked in thinking I would only find bad quality bikes but this one caught my eye. I am about 5′6″ so I am a short guy. My feet barely touch the ground but once I am on riding the bike it’s amazing. The brakes are great. But when I am coasting the gears sometimes change, I am not sure if it is re-aligning or something else but it always seems fine. I live in Sonoma, CA (The Wine Country) so I have some pretty varied terrains, bike paths, streets, as well as some off-roading conditions. I went for a ride today and it was fun, but I got a little winded and turned back around. I hope this bike gets me in shape and continues to please me. I recommend this bike for guys who are short like me, it works well. I am not at all a bike expert so I think I will have to bring it to a bike shop so they show me how to maintain it. I hope more people decide to but this bike. Enjoy!
Customer Review: Amazing BIKE
I loved this bike. I went to a bike store and they tried to sell me a “true off road” bike for $800. So I went down to target and bought something normal that I would use around town and this bike was amazing. But what surprised me more was when I actually rode on rocky areas and trails. This bike was able to handle it all without any problems.

There are two cons to this bike versus the $800 bike. One, the frame is heavier. Dont expect to be racing against a Cannondale and win because you wont. However, this bike has a solid well constructed frame that wont break or bend. Second, the seat was kind of annoying to my butt. I switched the seat with a gel seat. Ever since then I had no complaints with this bike.

It has been roughly two weeks since I got this bike and I am so glad I did. I read the reviews on Amazon.com before I went out and bought it and I am NOT disappointed. This bike is worth the money and then some!

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Sigg Lifestyle Sport Top Water Bottle (0.6-Liters) A safe, stylish alternative to plastic water bottles, Sigg water bottles are a great choice for transporting beverages on your daily commute or while backcountry hiking. This ultra-lightweight bottle is extruded from a single piece of aluminum and holds 0.6 liters of fluid (20.3 ounces). Designed to fit your on-the-go lifestyle, it comes with a leak-proof, three-stage sport top–just turn once, pull twice, and it’s ready to drink. The automatic mouthpiece enables one-handed maneuvering and its larger opening provides an increased amount of flow.

Sigg bottles are virtually unbreakable and are constructed with no seams, ensuring a long-lasting, leak-proof performance. They also feature Sigg’s proprietary baked-on inner liner, which is made from a non-toxic, water-based epoxy resin that exceeds FDA requirements for leaching (0.0 percent) and is independently tested to be taste- and scent-neutral. Every Sigg bottle is 100 percent recyclable at the end of its life, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

About Sigg
It all started with a simple hiker’s bottle. Today, the SIGG bottle has acquired cult status. What happened is a success story that started in Biel, Switzerland in 1908. K?ng, Sigg & Cie. manufactured leisure goods, kitchenware, and electrical appliances. The company relocated to Frauenfeld in 1916, where it helped pioneer the legendary tradition of Swiss quality. Since 1998, SIGG has concentrated on its core business: drinking bottles that deliver ultimate customer benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can Sigg bottles be used for boiling water?
A: No. Strong heat can damage the outer coating.

Q: Can dents in the bottle damage the Sigg bottle’s inner coating?
A: No, the Sigg inner coating is highly elastic. Dents cannot crack or chip the internal lining and the Sigg bottle remains perfectly usable.

Q: Can I use my Sigg bottle for carbonated drinks?
A: Yes, all Sigg bottle tops provide a 100 percent seal and will not leak. It’s recommended that you fill the bottle no further than 1/2-inch below the lip. And before taking a drink, relieve the pressure inside the bottle by gently rotating the entire top.

Q: Are Sigg bottles dishwasher safe?
A: Yes, but because of the narrow mouth of the bottle, hand washing is recommended.

Q: Can a Sigg bottle be placed in the freezer
A: No, as this may cause the bottle to crack. However, the bottle can be chilled in the refrigerator.

Customer Review: Big stumble for Amazon!
The one star is for Amazon’s packaging treatment. I ordered 2 Sigg water bottles for my family and they put both of them into a giant, huge( 19″ x 13″ ) box, with some air pack (you know, the air pillows?).

Hmmm… let me think: unwrapped, painted metal bottles, large empty box, loose packagang material - sound like a great chance for everything to get banged together and scratched up for 2 days during transit! Whadda deal!

Soooo diappointed. Did they have to use such a big box? This all could have been avoided by wrapping the bottles in some plastic baggies and putting them in a small box with a cardboard divider between. New hire? No small boxes? Can you tell I’m livid beyond belief? They’re lucky they hide their phone number.
Customer Review: Classic Sigg Water Bottle
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This is an upscale designer water bottle, top of the line, and so much fun. The designs Of Sigg’s water bottles are gorgeous, from the plain, solid color bottles, to the ones with intricate designs. They are simply beautiful! These bottles are the latest 2007 “Nature’s Bouquet” designs!

I switched from regular plastic water bottles because of health concerns, thinking it would take more work to maintain. These do necessitate regular cleaning (I clean mine every day), but having something so beautiful to drink from makes the cleaning fun. Sort of like my rings, glasses, and watch, I now consider my Sigg personal water bottle a vital accessory, reminding me to drink more water, making a statement about my values, and expressing myself with a special design. Yes, all in a water bottle!

Sigg of Switzerland water bottles are very high quality, made of light aluminum on the outside, slightly insulated, and covered with a special powder coat on the inside that prevents any leaching whatsoever, unlike plastic and polycarbonate water bottles. They are light, durable, and perfect for any activity. Well water tastes spectacular in these bottles, just like from the tap.

Sigg bottles come with several different types of tops. I bought the screw top because I don’t like sports tops, and I don’t mind unscrewing the top when I want a drink. It is totally leakproof, which is important to me. The top is pretty and can be hooked onto a carabiner. I get comments on it all the time, “What’s that? I love it!” The sports top version is ok; I just am not a fan, as I don’t feel like I can get enough water from the little stream from the sports top. However, for convenience, you might prefer it. For children, there is a cap-type top. All are leak-proof. If you are ever unsatisfied with the top, you can buy a screw top separately to fit your Sigg bottle.

Sigg makes their personal water bottle in .6L and 1L in this style. I have both. I use the .6L for sports activities because they are smaller. When I won’t have to carry the container, I like the larger bottle. Sigg also makes a smaller .3L bottle for children that is a perfect size for young people. You can buy Siggs in alternative sizes too, such as .75L, .4L (for kids), .6L, .5L. You can occasionally find this bottle in the 1.5L size, also. Search Amazon for the perfect size.

Pick a style and pattern you like, as this bottle is a personal accessory, and should reflect your style. The colors are vibrant and even prettier than they seem in the pictures on Amazon.

They are expensive, but they are so durable that you can plan on them lasting many years. I consider them both an accessory and an investment in my health, so they are well worth it value-wise for me.

Highly recommended.
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