Comments on: Giant protein and sweet potato yum. http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/ Losing 100+ pounds, loving food, fitness, and life! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:34:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lori http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6092 Lori Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:31:50 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6092 Thank you for your opinion on BJs! It's nice to hear from someone who is not a large family buyer on whether it is worth it or not. We are still waffling. We have 2 months to decide whether to keep the membership or not. .-= Lori´s last blog ..<a href="http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/20/what-is-advertising-telling-us/" rel="nofollow">What is advertising telling us?</a> =-. Thank you for your opinion on BJs! It’s nice to hear from someone who is not a large family buyer on whether it is worth it or not. We are still waffling. We have 2 months to decide whether to keep the membership or not.
.-= Lori´s last blog ..What is advertising telling us? =-.

]]> By: Ken http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6091 Ken Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:46:42 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6091 Regarding BJ's Wholesale Club: I work there and I shop there. I'm a single guy, live in an apartment and don't have a big appetite but I find it a great place for household things I need, the things I want to save money on. For example the laundry detergent, the paper towels, TP and dish soap. However, I also pick up food too. Berkley & Jensen chicken in 5 pack cans, tuna, soup, coffee, Berkley and Jensen splenda (exactly the same as Splenda) milk, eggs, beef (when I'm in the mood) muffins, Iced Tea mix, raw shrimp (frozen bag). I use the BJ's coupon booklet, flyer and manufacturers coupons when I can. As far as produce is concerned, BJ's packs are too large for me so I go to Stop & Shop for that. I use BJ's as a source for my shopping because I get what I need at the best deal around. We don't get an employees discount but we do get a free standard membership. If your BJ's has gasoline, that would be another place of savings especially when prices go balistic. I think if you decide to get a membership you'd be surprised at what you can get year round. BJ's has some very unusual items in it's seasonal section and some great deals in entertainment electronics and household electronics too. I took this time to write to you only because I know you didn't get to take in the whole experience in one visit. There's a good deal for everyone if you don't expect the moon and I know you'll be pleasantly surprised with the quality and savings that can be had at the club. You'll feel good about shopping there and you'll look forward to seeking out the savings. Have fun. Regarding BJ’s Wholesale Club:
I work there and I shop there. I’m a single guy, live in an apartment and don’t have a big appetite but I find it a great place for household things I need, the things I want to save money on. For example the laundry detergent, the paper towels, TP and dish soap. However, I also pick up food too. Berkley & Jensen chicken in 5 pack cans, tuna, soup, coffee, Berkley and Jensen splenda (exactly the same as Splenda) milk, eggs, beef (when I’m in the mood) muffins, Iced Tea mix, raw shrimp (frozen bag). I use the BJ’s coupon booklet, flyer and manufacturers coupons when I can. As far as produce is concerned, BJ’s packs are too large for me so I go to Stop & Shop for that. I use BJ’s as a source for my shopping because I get what I need at the best deal around. We don’t get an employees discount but we do get a free standard membership. If your BJ’s has gasoline, that would be another place of savings especially when prices go balistic. I think if you decide to get a membership you’d be surprised at what you can get year round. BJ’s has some very unusual items in it’s seasonal section and some great deals in entertainment electronics and household electronics too. I took this time to write to you only because I know you didn’t get to take in the whole experience in one visit. There’s a good deal for everyone if you don’t expect the moon and I know you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the quality and savings that can be had at the club. You’ll feel good about shopping there and you’ll look forward to seeking out the savings. Have fun.

]]> By: Lori http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6084 Lori Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:31:18 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6084 That is one thing I really like about this gym is the small size. When I was at the Y earlier in the year, it was just so huge (and had a lot of amenities). This gym is functional for me and the membership fee is really reasonable. That is one thing I really like about this gym is the small size. When I was at the Y earlier in the year, it was just so huge (and had a lot of amenities). This gym is functional for me and the membership fee is really reasonable.

]]> By: Lori http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6083 Lori Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:30:21 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6083 We do really love to spend time together and going out for coffee is inexpensive and casual! We do really love to spend time together and going out for coffee is inexpensive and casual!

]]> By: Diane Fit to the Finish http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6078 Diane Fit to the Finish Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:39:05 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6078 We don't have BJ's here, just Sam's. But I tell you what - when we were first married I never dreamed it would be my main grocery story! We used to visit and be just overwhelmed with the size of everything! .-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2009/12/grocery-shopping-annoys-me/" rel="nofollow">Grocery Shopping Annoys Me</a> =-. We don’t have BJ’s here, just Sam’s. But I tell you what – when we were first married I never dreamed it would be my main grocery story! We used to visit and be just overwhelmed with the size of everything!
.-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..Grocery Shopping Annoys Me =-.

]]> By: Alissa http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6077 Alissa Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:55:58 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6077 That cafe does look really cute! I love the huge bookshelf...wish I had one in my own house! We have a Sam's club membership and love to shop there. We get a lot of the frozen stuff but a lot of fruit too! .-= Alissa´s last blog ..<a href="http://ajourneytothin.blogspot.com/2009/12/saturday_20.html" rel="nofollow">Saturday</a> =-. That cafe does look really cute! I love the huge bookshelf…wish I had one in my own house! We have a Sam’s club membership and love to shop there. We get a lot of the frozen stuff but a lot of fruit too!
.-= Alissa´s last blog ..Saturday =-.

]]> By: Simply Life http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6076 Simply Life Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:47:40 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6076 oh that chai granola looks great - I really want to try that! .-= Simply Life´s last blog ..<a href="http://simplylifeblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/z-crackers_20.html" rel="nofollow">Z Crackers!</a> =-. oh that chai granola looks great – I really want to try that!
.-= Simply Life´s last blog ..Z Crackers! =-.

]]> By: Lori http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6074 Lori Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:41:21 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6074 Those bagels are oh so good, aren't they?? Those bagels are oh so good, aren’t they??

]]> By: Jody - Fit at 52 http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6072 Jody - Fit at 52 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:38:05 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6072 Congrats on that workout!!!! I love when I up my speed on the treadmill & survive it! :-) Very sad about the gym co-owner though. Like you, I like my workouts to be less people so I go when hardly anyone is around. We have 24 hour gyms so not going to scare you with my workout time! :-) We have Costco & Sam's club here which is like BJ's. With just two of us too, we don't buy a lot there BUT it does pay for the things we do buy. I don't buy my protein powder or bars there because the ones they sell are not "right" for my bod... and my bod does not like them either if you get my drift! HA! Now Virgils sounds awesome! I wish we had a place that said not cell phones or laptops! What a treat!!!! Oh, Lori, finally got the gingerbread bagels!!!!! I got online & saw the damage so I only ate half. As I mentioned before, my older bod does not allow for all the bagels I really want these days. :-( BUT, MAN WHAT A TREAT! SO DELICIOUS! I am so glad you mentioned that or I would never have checked... I am hooked till they are gone! Have a great day! .-= Jody - Fit at 52´s last blog ..<a href="http://truth2beingfit.com/2009/12/20/what-happened-to-healthcare-reform.aspx?ref=rss" rel="nofollow">What Happened To Healthcare Reform???</a> =-. Congrats on that workout!!!! I love when I up my speed on the treadmill & survive it! happy Very sad about the gym co-owner though. Like you, I like my workouts to be less people so I go when hardly anyone is around. We have 24 hour gyms so not going to scare you with my workout time! happy

We have Costco & Sam’s club here which is like BJ’s. With just two of us too, we don’t buy a lot there BUT it does pay for the things we do buy. I don’t buy my protein powder or bars there because the ones they sell are not “right” for my bod… and my bod does not like them either if you get my drift! HA!

Now Virgils sounds awesome! I wish we had a place that said not cell phones or laptops! What a treat!!!!

Oh, Lori, finally got the gingerbread bagels!!!!! I got online & saw the damage so I only ate half. As I mentioned before, my older bod does not allow for all the bagels I really want these days. sad BUT, MAN WHAT A TREAT! SO DELICIOUS! I am so glad you mentioned that or I would never have checked… I am hooked till they are gone!

Have a great day!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..What Happened To Healthcare Reform??? =-.

]]> By: Susan http://findingradiance.com/2009/12/19/giant-protein-and-sweet-potato-yum/comment-page-1/#comment-6071 Susan Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:21:59 +0000 http://findingradiance.com/?p=3426#comment-6071 That Virgils place looks like such a neat spot!! My gym is huuuuuuge. One of those big giant chain ones. I would be kinda creeped out to be in there all by myself!! Although, it is open 24 hrs - wonder if anyone is in there at 3am? :P .-= Susan´s last blog ..<a href="http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/12/20/sweet-saturday/" rel="nofollow">Sweet Saturday</a> =-. That Virgils place looks like such a neat spot!! My gym is huuuuuuge. One of those big giant chain ones. I would be kinda creeped out to be in there all by myself!! Although, it is open 24 hrs – wonder if anyone is in there at 3am? tongue
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Sweet Saturday =-.

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