This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO

In today’s day and age of tablets, smart phones, Pinterest, and blog reading, you’d think that actually picking up a book or magazine is a dying past time.  While I’m sure some people have abandoned the printed word {shame on you–sorry, inner teacher coming out}, I for one have not and cannot.  I love to read and try to have my hands on a book or magazine as often as possible.  Recently, while shopping at my local BJ’s Wholesale Club, I stumbled across a magazine that I’d never seen there before, but I’m so glad I found it.

No, I didn’t want to read about Jen’s Wedding Disaster or Hillary’s scandal/cover up…I got my hands on the July issue of All You Magazine so this mom of a one month old can learn how to kick start her metabolism and drop pounds easily!

As a mom on a budget and huge fan of couponing, All You is the perfect magazine.  I don’t buy magazines often, but for a cover price of $2.99 and over $30 in exclusive coupons and deals, buying All You more than pays for itself.  PLUS, there are so many awesome articles that completely relate to my life {and I’m sure a lot of you}  including new recipes, DIY projects in the home, and your health.

One article that I was THRILLED to see involved a Craft Challenge between two bloggers {that I’m sure many of you would recognize}.  They were challenged to create a project with an aluminum can that involved three steps or less for under $5!  The best part?!  One of those said bloggers is actually a friend of mine!!

Health Articles

From this issue in particular though, I was immediately drawn into a health article on tricks to eat right and lose weight.  Many of you know, I just had a baby, and I’m excited to start taking a better look at my diet and get back to the gym this month.  The article I found had a diagram of a refrigerator and gave tips on how to stock it so you eat better and smarter.

The three main things I took away from the article were:

1. Put water front and center!  Maybe add some fresh fruit to a pitcher to give it a little flavor.

2. Prep produce by cleaning, cutting, and creating portion sized baggies.  This makes smart snacking on the go much easier.

3.  Pick diet-friendly condiments such as hummus, horseradish, and yellow mustard.  {As a ketchup loving girl, this one will be tough.}

Find out what stores near you carry All You magazine and download a coupon to use on your next issue!

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO