New products & the great bagel debate

Happy Valentine’s Day! : )

Okay, so I have officially been neglecting Lesley Lifting Life, Twitter, and my inbox lately! Ha, but just to let you all know, I’m still alive and I’m still doing wonderfully ; )  I’ve just been busy with a new work schedule, helping Erik stock vending machines, and lifting.  I guess it’s just the ebb and flow of my blogging career, haha.

P.S. THANK YOU for all your nice comments about finding Rocky …. we were so relieved to get her back!
Here’s a couple new foods I’ve tried recently…

First up, a Jay Robb peanut butter bar. While his picture on front is kind of weird, I actually really liked the taste. It was a nice break from a date-based  bar! Does anyone else get tired of dates in healthy bars or is it just me?? And Zevia. I was out of the loop when it was going around the blog world awhile back, but I finally tried one. I haven’t had a pop (or soda, as some might say; ) in a really long time!  My stomach wasn’t used to the carbonation but if I was a soda drinker, this would be my soda of choice. I really appreciate that they’re sweetened with stevia!

Right now we have Hansen’s sodas in our vending machines. We wouldn’t mind putting some Zevia in them buuut it’s just not nearly as cost efficient as Hansen’s and everyone buying seems to be happy with Hansen’s.    I also ate a French Meadow’s Bakery hemp bagel this afternoon. I love French Meadows hemp breads!
I remember the first time I went to New York with Erik (he’s from NY) and realized that everyone there ate bagels sandwich style. That was weird to me! Ha, here in my part of the Midwest everyone spreads their topping of choice on each side of the bagel and eats them individually.

So I’m curious …. do you eat your bagels sandwich style or individually and where are you from?? I now prefer sandwich style, as you can see, haha:
Speaking of Valentine’s Day weekend … I got a package on Friday from my Secret Blogger Valentine, who happened to be Kacy at Low and Behold. She must know me because my package included three different packets of tea, Truvia, some cute heart cutter sets, and an awesome Valentine’s Day mug (which was in the dishwasher because I couldn’t resist using it right away) I love it all!!! Thanks so much, Kacy! : )

As you can see, I dug right in and have already drank a lot of my Tazo Passion tea (it’s one of my favorites) so the container is not pictured, ha. 

What are you doing to celebrate Valentine’s Day? I think Erik and I are waiting until next weekend to “officially” celebrate because I have a 3-day weekend and it will be more fun that way ; )

Anyways, thank you all for sticking with me despite by ebb and flow of inconsistent blogging. I hope everyone is enjoying life and its many blessings!! : )