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Grooming Awards: The Best Products For Men
When it comes to grooming, you have options. Better yet, you want options. Gone are the days of Brylcreem and burning aftershaves; today, the industry is so advanced in its offerings — from hair to skin to shave to scent — that you can achieve whatever style or sensation you aspire to. Best of all, you can do it without ever compromising on comfort or quality.
For the first annual AskMen Grooming Awards, we put you in charge. All year, we publish the latest grooming trends, tips and tutorials and you look to us for this expertise. But this time around, it was your turn to share your own wisdom. As a grooming-savvy man, you've tried it all and you know what's best. And during our two-week voting phase, you actively participated and showed your favorite brands and products some love. Our panel experts also weighed in to select a standout product in each category. The results are in: Here are the 2016 winners of the Readers' Choice and Editor's Choice awards.
Aesop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream
Best Moisturizers - Editor's Choice
It's easy to fall for Aesop's slick apothecary-style aesthetic and its innovative retail spaces (its roster of architects includes Snøhetta, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Torafu, and Ilse Crawford). Stubborn mules that we are, we made a conscious choice to (temporarily) suppress the inner aesthete and judge this product on the merits of the formula alone. And Aesop's Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream didn't disappoint; the stuff inside the jar is just as impressive as the container itself.
The formula is big on "sensorials": a dense daily moisturizer with a natural citrus scent derived from lemon and tangerine rind. As with most Aesop products, the formula is largely botanical and contains an impressive array of fatty acids (from hazel seed oil, sesame seed oil and tangerine peel oil). On paper, it sounds like it should be incredibly oily and astringent but the actual experience is quite the opposite. On application, the cream feels feather-light and is quickly absorbed with no unpleasant 'sting' from the citrus ingredients. If anything the citrus notes give crisp and fresh feeling — exactly what we need first thing in the morning.
The overall effect is neither matte, nor shiny but… glowing. Peppy skin, like you've just gone on a long run. It worked a treat on chronically dry skin, which felt hydrated and considerably stronger — no small feat given the amount of environmental aggressors we encounter on an average day. So, after trailing the other moisturizers in our lineup, we kept coming back to this one not just for the sensory experience but for its performance too. And, yes, it might be priced a little higher than its competitors but a little of this stuff goes a long way. A large jar should get you through the winter with no problems. As the old adage goes, "you get what you pay for".
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Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment For Men
Best Moisturizers - Readers' Choice
You spoke loud and clear about your go-to moisturizers: Based on the results of our two-week voting phase, Kiehl's' Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment For Men is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Layrite Superhold
Best Hair Styling Products - Editor's Choice
Layrite is the winner here. This was a tough decision as the best hair products are subjective depending on your hair type and the look you are going for. We made our choice based on a few factors: a long-lasting hold (check), an easy-to-rinse formula (check) and a pleasant scent (check). There's a reason why Layrite is the go-to product for many barbers — it works well on all hair types and provides incredible hold without the flakiness and hardness of a gel. It gives your hair a soft, natural texture that lasts all day. The trademark Layrite vanilla aroma is just an added bonus.
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American Crew Boost Powder
Best Hair Styling Products - Readers' Choice
We asked you which hair products revolutionized your grooming game, and you answered: Based on the results of our two-week voting phase, American Crew's Boost Powder is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male
Best Colognes - Editor's Choice
Jean Paul Gaultier has been releasing Le Male flankers since the 1995 original became such a big hit. Until recent years, they have mostly been slight variants of the original, but Popeye Eau Fraiche takes a big step in a new direction. Part of what makes Popeye Eau Fraiche not only one of the best fragrances of 2016 but also the Editor's Choice for Best Colognes is that it goes beyond being a new direction for Le Male but also creates a new direction for fresh scents. It's not simply citrusy fresh, though the neroli adds a citrus freshness. It's not just herbal fresh, though the mint and sage add an herbal freshness.
And it's not simply fresh out of the shower, soapy clean, though it has a dominant sweet soapy accord to it. It is an evolution of all those things — creating the perfect blend of freshness entirely new to the senses. Moreover, with the iconic picture of Popeye the Sailor Man on the bottle, wearing the trademark Jean Paul Gaultier striped shirt, it is a sublime representation of the strength and masculinity the scent of Le Male Popeye Eau Fraiche has to offer. This was a great year for new fragrances and while every nomination is exceptional, what put Popeye Eau Fraiche over the top was the constant desire to return to the scent.
Even though it's a fresh scent, its evolved nature makes it suitable for wearing on any occasion. While typically prominent in warm weather fragrances, the notes fuse in such a way that it can not only be worn any time of the year but it works really well all year long. Finally, even though you should first and foremost always choose a fragrance based on what's best for your lifestyle, this is a huge compliment getter, and it's always a bonus to receive compliments. For all these reasons, Le Male Popeye Eau Fraiche rightfully deserves this year's Editor's Choice Award in the Best Colognes category.
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Imaginary Authors - Slow Explosion
Best Colognes - Readers' Choice
We wanted to know which scents made you feel the most confident, and you voted: Based on the results of our two-week voting phase, Imaginary Authors' Slow Explosion is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Truefitt & Hill 1805 Shave Cream
Best Shaving Creams - Editor's Choice
Truefitt & Hill's signature salve simply oozes in finesse from its alluring scent to the sleek shaving bowl packaging. However, the formula's distinctiveness is best defined by its superb blend of ingredients and whip appeal aka lather build-up. Its use of glycerin and coconut acid brought comfort to the shaving experience, nourishing the face so well to where again, the end result was this velvety feel that women found irresistible. So clearly the post-shave experience won us over, as the gentle and suave texture it left our face feeling seemed priceless at times. And that's exactly what an elite shaving cream should deliver.
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Cremo Original Concentrated Shave Cream
Best Shaving Creams - Readers' Choice
We asked you to pick your favorite shaving cream, and the results are in: Based on our two-week voting phase, Cremo's Original Concentrated Shave Cream is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Baxter Of California Citrus And Herbal Musk Deodorant
Best Deodorants - Editor's Choice
Even in the most saturated grooming category, Baxter of California staves off its rivals to remain atop of the deodorant throne. What makes the award-winning pit freshener such a champion product is how incredible it works with body chemistry. The aluminum-free formula boasts nourishing properties that kept our underarms freshly scented when roaming the streets in humid conditions. A cooling sensation does hit your underarms once moistness rises. This "aha" moment came to us when sweating up a storm in spinning class. Not recognizing the deodorant's versatility would be a crime as well, as we found other uses for it such as an aftershave balm and standalone fragrance. Like much of its ingredients, this was a natural selection.
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Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Deodorant Stick
Best Deodorants - Readers' Choice
We asked you which deodorants kept you smelling fresh all day, and you headed to the polls: Based on the results of our two-week voting phase, Dove Men + Care's Extra Fresh Deodorant Stick is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Body And Face Wash
Best Body Washes - Editor's Choice & Readers' Choice
Dove Men+Care is one of the brands that puts a remarkable amount of thoughtfulness into the overall experience of getting clean. A great body wash gets rid of dirt, grime and sweat while nourishing and moisturizing your skin. When choosing our editor's pick, we looked for cleansers that included skin-friendly ingredients, a bottle that's able to perform in the shower when hands are at their most slippery and formulations that smell damn good.
Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Body and Face Wash checks all these boxes. This brand is all about healthy skin, so it should come as no surprise that it gets the green light from dermatologists. It hydrates using "Micro Moisture" technology that activates when you lather up. It rinses clean, isn't filmy and won't leave your skin feeling tight or cracked once you towel off. Bonus points awarded for being gentle enough to clean both your body and your face. The bottle is easy to hold onto and you don't have to fight with a slippery screw cap to get to the wash. It's also designed with a flip cap at the bottom so you can use every last bit of product.
At this price point, Dove Men+Care Body and Face Wash is a steal. The Extra Fresh scent smells woodsy and clean without being overpowering, which is important. Besides being overbearing, overly scented body washes tend to contain chemicals that strip moisture from your skin and compete with your favorite cologne. Not a problem here.
And it's not a surprise that, based on the results of our two-week voting phase, Dove Men+Care's Extra Fresh Body And Face Wash is also the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Merkur Futur Safety Razor
Best Razors - Editor's Choice
The competition in the razor category was pretty stiff this year. In the end, design and personalization gave Merkur the winning edge. Its aggressive, ultramodern look combined with an indestructible construction makes it unlike any grooming tool in its category. All six settings allowed us to appreciate several types of shaves, though it wasn't until we switched to the highest setting (level six) that we noticed Futur wasn't actually a straight razor disguised as a double edge, mainly thanks to a ridiculously sharp execution that resulted in the closest and smoothest shave ever. Call it premium craftsmanship at the highest degree.
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The Art Of Shaving Lexington Collection 5-Blade Power Razor
Best Razors - Readers' Choice
We wanted to know all about your top razor picks, and you answered: Based on the results of our two-week voting phase, The Art Of Shaving's Lexington Collection 5-Blade Power Razor is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Jack Black Epic Moisture MP10 Nourishing Oil
Best Beard Oils - Editor's Choice
Our stamp of approval goes to this one. The grooming geniuses at Jack Black also make an excellent beard oil, but the MP 10 Nourishing Oil lays the benefits (to beard and skin) on thick. It's the oil we kept going back to once the trial period was over.
Because it was engineered for the entire head — hair (up top), skin and whiskers — and doubles as a shaving conditioner, it's one of the denser blends of the pack. As a beard oil, the creamy consistency keeps strays in check better than the competition, and is relatively fragrance-free—an obvious rarity in this arena, but a major perk for some guys. (There's a hint of citrusy sweetness, but it's as good as neutral.) And, at two ounces, the bottle contains almost twice the volume of the average beard oil (one ounce is the standard size for most).
We've tried facial oils as beard oils before, and most are too light to tame pesky, wiry strays. We've also tried beard oils as facial oils before, and most are too thick or runny for the skin to absorb comfortably. But this formula works wonders on both skin and beard. That's a KO. Be liberal with each application from the push-top bottle: You can cut down on your skincare regimen since this doubles as a facial moisturizer. It absorbs quickly into hair and skin, leaving skin mattified but giving the hair and beard a touch of shine.
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Beardbrand Tea Tree Beard Oil
Best Beard Oils - Readers' Choice
You were passionate about the topic of beard oils: Based on the results of our two-week voting phase, Beardbrand's Tea Tree Beard Oil is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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WAHL #3205 Stainless Steel Lithium Ion™ Trimmer
Best Beard Trimmers - Editor's Choice & Readers' Choice
After spending a lot of time with each machine, our trimmer of choice is Wahl's. This was a tough decision because a lot of the other tools we tested are great at what they do. Some are powerful, easy to use and have great battery life. What it came down to for us was finding a product that had the optimal combination of functionality, durability and power. Wahl does all three. From shaving to outlining, this trimmer lasts long and can do everything you need with a simple setting switch. It's great for the everyday man: It's easy to use, easy to travel with and you really won't need any other trimmer.
And you agree with us: Based on the results of our two-week voting phase, Wahl's #3205 Stainless Steel Lithium Ion™ Trimmer is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Best Grooming Subscription Boxes - Editor's Choice
A longtime favorite at AskMen, Harry's monthly subscription fuses minimalist aesthetic with ease of use and quality products. The concept is simple — you won't get over-the-top bells and whistles here — but Harry's doesn't need to put on a show to make their user experience the best.
Now, you might be thinking, what about any of this warrants Harry's the Editor's Choice badge in our Grooming Awards? The answer lies in the simplicity of the subscription format and the product details. Engineered in Germany, the Truman razor has a solid yet gentle feel that made it a huge pleasure to use. After all, a razor is the backbone of any subscription service and Harry's got its razor just right. As for the brand's other grooming products, we appreciate their natural scents, which don't stay stuck in our nose like a bad cologne.
Harry's base service fee is just $15, with monthly refills costing less than $2 per blade, making this a great entry-level service for anyone who shaves. It covers all bases, feels great to use and won't put a dent in your next bank statement — an easy choice for an editor's pick.
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Birchbox Man
Best Grooming Subscription Boxes - Readers' Choice
When it comes to grooming subscription boxes, you were vocal about your favorites: Based on the results of our two-week voting phase, Birchbox Man is the 2016 winner of the Readers' Choice award.
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Does Nutrisystem Diet Work? My Review – My Story
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It was very nice to see! Pick a plan that fits your budget and dietary needs they have specialty plans for vegetarians and diabetics , and know that ALL of their plans are going to help you lose weight when used correctly. Nutrisystem pizza with added olives I continued enjoying the Nutrisystem foods and never got tired of them. Cost of losing 20 pounds: I had lost 26 pounds so far.
3123 Nutrisystem Consumer Reviews and Complaints
We are so happy to hear that Chanta was able to help you gain a better understanding of the program! For more information about reviews on ConsumerAffairs. My NuMi bottle issue was already taken care of. He therefore missed the window to order the bottle in time for the 2nd month shipment. We would like to have it delivered with the order that is coming up for the 3rd month - we get auto delivery, so it is already set up. We are happy to hear that your water bottle issue has been handled but are sad to hear that your husband is still having issues.
We will be assigning this to a member of the Consumer Experience Team who will be reaching out soon. I am very disappointed with the food.
Most of it tastes the same to me and actually upsets my stomach. I did not realize I only had two weeks to cancel and much of that was mostly drinks.
Then you keep trying different food thinking something will be edible. I know there is plenty of fine print in contracts that should be read.
I do not recall being verbally told about these conditions. This was a lesson that left a very bad taste in my mouth.
We are sorry that the foods upset your stomach and that you were unaware of the auto-delivery nature of the program. Not clear when I ordered that it would be on automatic order. Food is not good, not good instructions, dinners were bland. Too many entrees with spicy tomato sauce and cheese, dinners are bland. Shakes made me sick. Emails were only to sell more.
Thank you for writing this review. We are sad to hear the foods were not to your liking and that the deliveries would be automatic. We will be looking into your account and reaching out soon. This is a follow-up to the review I posted on September 5. Soon after I posted my first review, a rep from Nutrisystem contacted me via email. The email was courteous, professional, and apologetic for the experience I had.
The rep went on to offer replacement of the damaged food items I had received and encouraged me to give their company another try.
In light of this swift response and their sincere desire to ensure that I was happy with their product and service, I am revising my review.
I accepted a ready-made menu that containing some items that I did not enjoy. In the future, I will make a point to select food items that I now know to be more to my liking than others.
I am very pleased and heartened by Nutrisystem's timely reply and concern for my purchase. They deserve a second chance. I ordered my month's supply of diet food from Nutrisystem with high hopes. When the food shipment arrived, most of the frozen breakfast items were broken into small bits; when I opened the packages, the bits fell out.
Then I tried the frozen lunches. Since I take these to work, the only heating option is microwave. Anything with bread or chicken comes out chewy, gooey, and icy cold in the center.
It actually made me gag and lose my appetite, which wasn't the diet plan I expected. I am very careful when reading agreements, and for this item to be overlooked was no easy feat.
Fineprint at the end will do that to you. To add insult to injury, the obnoxious customer service person on the phone refused to accept my cancellation until she badgered me with questions and hard sell tactics in a desperate attempt to keep me buying their awful food. Overall, this was a horrible experience. I will never use or recommend Nutrisystem again. We are so sorry to hear about your poor experience with the delivery of your foods, the food itself, and the representative you dealt with.
We will be taking a peek at your account and reaching out soon. Was not satisfied with the taste of most of the foods, had to throw it away and buy something else, and most of the desserts had an ok flavor, And a lot of meals with cheese. I was not happy with that.
My first order included items I didn't order and one that I'm allergic to its ingredients. I was told by one person the items were probably substitutions and when ready they would be replaced. When I called the customer service lady was very rude, basically stated I was lying and wouldn't allow me to speak to a supervisor. I'm very disappointed with the service I receive so I will take my business to a place that has better customer service. Went thru a few months of products.
Following it closely and exercised Sent email to customer support and I was told to think of it as not wasted but I received nutritional food with fiber Now I know why it only got one star. Weight loss system worksstale product and no one to answer to except counselors with no control. I emailed three correspondences to FIVE different departments only to receive a notice that they don't reply to emails because they were too busy.
I also included to them pictures of the moldy carrot cake, along with the packaging that states the date is still okay. The oatmeal is so stale it sticks to the side of the package and had to pour hot water in the bag to get the product out. Chocolate covered pretzels are stale. We did call and the rep was very nice and stated that she couldn't do anything except replace our stale food.
How many packages were bad? I honestly didn't count how many items I threw awayat their prices ANY wasted product is too many! Doesn't anyone there want to see a photo of the stale food? Does anyone there care? VERY poor about keeping the customer happy, however, are not timid about selling you the program.
Shame on you, Nutrisystem. We are sorry to hear about the spoiled and stale items you received. We will be reviewing your account and reaching out soon. I am not sure why in today's time of electronics that it takes so long to get the information. We are sorry to hear that it took you so long to receive the information you needed for the program.
We will be reaching out shortly. Pleased with the conversation with my counselor. I feel I have a better handle on what I should be doing. I am looking forward to losing the weight I have set my goal for.
Thank you very much for your help. We are happy to hear that you feel like you understand the program better after speaking with one of our counselors. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help! I wrote in with a few complaints about some of the food I received; some broken food, bags not sealed and crushed muffins. Allison was very helpful and courteous and was able to change my mood. Thank you Allison for being pleasant and helpful.
Thank you for the kind words! We will be sure to pass this compliment onto Allison. Keep up the excellent work on the program, Chris! I didn't know this when I originally call to cancel my account. Not that I like it, I understand that it was to be paid now.
I was on hold for several minutes and when he finally came back he proceeded to tell me that his supervisor was at lunch and would called me back when she returned, "Oh and by the way here's your confirmation for your cancellation". At that time I received an email from my PayPal account, advising me that I just made a payment to Nutrisystem. The man had the nerve to charge my account while he had me on hold. I have called every day, each rep has told me what he did was ok.
This is so sad, that he could do this behind my back and it be ok. My call is being reviewed now sure it is but, we all know how this is going to end. I will continue to call each day until I get a callback. He knew what he was doing was wrong, why else would he have to sneak and charge me. I want an apology and someone to tell me what he did was wrong! If I were Marie Osmond, I wouldn't want to be known as a spokesperson for a company that has such bad reviews.
BBB alone has 99 bad reviews and I am getting ready to add another. I guess that wasn't necessary to be said. We are sad to hear about the way you were treated when calling. This is NOT okay.
After the 3rd call to NutriSystem about a late order, Beth finally came online and made a return customer — yet again — out of me. We are so happy to hear that Beth was able to straighten things out for you.
We wish you continued success on and off the program. Rachel was very helpful in helping me to better understand my needs while on the plan and I am very thankful for her professionalism. So far I am enjoying being on Nutrisystem. All of the food does taste very good. The only negative thing is that when I first order they did not tell me that there was so much chocolate in the turbo box. I specifically requested no chocolate. Maybe training is advisable for people helping people to order food.
Thank you very much. We are so happy that Rachel was able to help you get started on the program. We are sorry that you received so much chocolate after requesting no chocolate. We will be sure to pass this along for coaching. Best wishes as you continue on the program. I have been overcharged. Counselors at Nutrisystem keep telling me the issue has been addressed but I do not receive a refund.
This is very upsetting and seems to me to be a bit fraudulent. Please refund my money! We are sorry to hear the NuMi promotion fell off after placing the order. I have been on the Women's Uniquely Yours Program for 13 months, and have lost over 90 pounds. The frozen food is amazing, and I was never hungry or felt deprived.
The delicious snacks and double chocolate muffins have kept me satisfied and I never felt deprived. Thank you for the kind words and keep up the awesome work!
Canadian turkey bacon egg and cheese muffin missing cheese - Thank you for the response. I did not to think to take a picture of the back with the information. If this occurs on the next I will.
The cheese was missing on two of the sandwiches out of four on this order. I was trying to explain to the last counselor that I spoke to what was happening to me with eating the food and that it was making me sick. This is not in regards to Kim in returns. Kim was helpful and very nice to me. Anyway, the last counselor I spoke to was so rude and talked over me and would not let me finish my sentence.
It's really upsetting that I did not write her name down. It would be the counselor that I spoke to before I spoke to Kim. We are so sorry that you had such a poor experience. We will definitely be looking into this and reaching out soon. I had a question about my food. Chat with your counselor. Very helpful but our chat was interrupted. I need to know how to continue after the first week. I am still confused on how to continue after the first week.
Thank you for reaching out. We will be assigning this to a member of the Consumer Experience team to reach out and assist you. The quality of food was pretty good with several options to choose from. Unfortunately when they were out of stock they substituted other food! Changing your plan such as delivery frequency was very difficult and why I left. Thank you for the feedback. We are sorry that you left for those reason. We will be reaching out to get further information.
Have a good one! Over the last several months, I have tried over and over to resolve an ongoing problem with order fulfillment. Customer service refused to help and refused my repeated requests to escalate the issue and finally Nutrisystem decided to dump me. Even in my last e-mail communication with Nutrisystem where I yet again outlined the problem, the reply back from Nutrisystem completely ignored the majority of what I wrote.
It looks like if Nutrisystem doesn't say anything about the problem, then it magically doesn't exist somehow. This shows that Nutrisystem has drastically fallen in terms of focusing on customer needs and flat out refuses to deal ethically with the customer.
We sincerely apologize for your experience. We certainly do not want a long-time member to feel such a way. We will be investigating this and reaching out soon. I have had a couple questions for your people there and I emailed them for a answer.
First reply was very fast, second was a bit slower but they explained to me the reason why. I have been very satisfied with everything from Nutrisystem!!! Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We are happy to hear you got the answers you needed. We wish you the best of luck on the program! This is the 2nd time I've been on the NutriSystem plan. First time was a hit. Lost almost all my weight and kept it off for over a year.
Just a little more weight to lose so I ordered again for 2 months. My husband continued complementing me on how good I look and how proud he is of me. He never complained that we did not go out to eat as much as we used to or that I no longer cooked meals.
He pushed me to exercise and eat healthy. It was definitely an emotional rollercoaster at times. At the same time, reading other people's testimonies and reviews of the Nutrisystem diet was encouraging and inspiring, too. My size twelves were getting too big. Though I was actually enjoying wearing them loose, I knew at this rate I would need some new clothes.
Grabbing a few pairs of jeans in a size 10, and one in a size 8 just for fun, I dashed into the dressing room. They were a little snug but I was still a comfortable ten. However, I did buy a pair of yoga pants to walk in.
When I got home, I put on those jeans I had in my closet and took my first ever mirror selfie. I was half way to my goal and I now had the confidence that I would reach it. By week ten, I was still enjoying all the food and health benefits of Nutrisystem. I still had 10lbs to lose to reach my goal but I started getting discouraged.
My weight loss had slowed down. I even gained a pound. Due to financial struggles, I was afraid I would have to cut back on my Nutrisystem food orders. I was averaging a 1 to 2 lbs weight loss and that was a healthy normal. I decided to measure instead of weigh. Then there was still the money issue. There were other saving options out there as well, like a Nutrisystem promo code for existing customers. By the 3rd month, I had lost even more weight and people were starting to notice.
I was getting a lot of compliments. I bagged up the clothes and donated them to the local Good Will. The weight loss is real to me now. Let me give you some brief Nutrisystem food reviews. Every month I would log onto my Nutrisystem account. From the menu options, I would pick 28 foods of my choice for each of the four meals which included breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. The choices were easy as I loved almost everything they offer.
The plan I chose, which is the Core plan, only includes the shelf foods instead of the frozen varieties. I got to have delicious foods such as doughnuts, pancakes, chocolate muffins, pizza, hamburger, chicken and even cake and brownies. With all the choices, it never gets boring. The meats in the shelf items are conveniently packed in a vacuum sealed wrap but were tender and taste like they are right out of the deli.
With so many varieties, I ate something different each day of the week. It was just perfectly pre-portioned meals to keep me on a healthy track. The food contains no trans fats, and it's low in sodium. And the carbs it contains are of low glycemic index.
This is why Nutrisystem food prevents fatique, reduces your appetite, keeps you fuller and energized for longer. It's safe for diabetics, too. As you will probably read in other Nutrisystem weight loss reviews, the taste is not the only thing great about Nutrisystem foods. Each meal is individually wrapped with cooking instructions which made it easy to toss in my purse and go to work.
Some of the meals are easy enough to eat while in the car. When I hear people talk about that pound cake they made the other night or watching those Tasty videos on Facebook, I am not fazed. I stopped going to buffets and doughnut shops. I do not have the appetite for those places any longer.
People have asked me how do I stick to the diet during holidays or when family decides to go out to eat. But I can say I now have control. I allowed myself to enjoy all the foods that were offered. However, since being on Nutrisystem, I have a pretty good idea on the right foods to stay clear of, and how big of portions I should have.
I even enjoyed some bacon, a piece of cheese cake and a peep. The day after that Easter, I was nervous about stepping on the scales. A few weeks later, I had a birthday and, well, you know how that goes.
I ate cake but just a small piece. It was somewhat of a struggle, but again, I have learned to eat small portions. The biggest struggle was everyone trying to get me to eat more. People think that since you lost a few pounds, you can go back to eating the way you used too. Then there was a trip to the beach. I snacked on lots of fruit and veggies. I felt good about myself.
The weight loss slowed down. Sixteen weeks had passed. It had been a fun journey. My weight loss had slowed down to losing an average on one pound a week.
It was better than a gain. I wished to lose more. I called and talked to a Nutrisystem counselor. I was eating every three hours. It seems like a lot of food but the snacks are tiny.
Small amounts of healthy foods. My weight loss stalled for a couple weeks. I was warned this could happen but I was still a little discouraged. I called a Nutrisystem counselor again.
They are always so helpful. They suggested I change things up a bit. The also advised me to eat more. I was also advised to make sure I drink enough water. My weight loss took off again and the pounds started dropping again. Who knew that more is sometimes less? The hardest thing for me to give up when I started Nutrisystem was bacon. I would eat five or six pieces without even thinking about it.
I am actually allowed two slices of bacon a day as a power fuel on the Nutrisystem plan but I chose to stay completely away from it. For me to eat bacon would be like giving an alcoholic a sip of wine. I also missed sitting down to a shared meal with my husband, but that has gotten better as he is fine with just a salad while I enjoy a healthy Nutrisystem pizza.
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Parade makes this "horse person" nervous
The Shelbyville parade Saturday night was wonderful. It was my first time watching the parade and I was impressed by the huge participation of entries and the large turnout of spectators. The weather was terrific and it almost felt too warm to be drinking the delicious hot chocolate from The Coffee Break.
Hundreds lined the street on The Square, where we stood, and everything seemed to run smoothly -- for the most part.
I have to preface what I'm about to write by stating that I love horses, grew up with horses, showed horses, and worked around horses at my former job.
A little more than half way through the parade Saturday night, there were two beautiful parade horses pulling a carriage. Just as the lovely horses were approaching me, along with friends of mine and my husband, one of them got spooked by something -- I believe a dog. The horse backed up several steps and did not want to move forward, it seemed, until the driver got out of the carriage and got the horse moving again. It really wasn't too big of a deal, but it did make me think back to several accidents I've seen in show rings that didn't end pretty.
At the end of the parade, many, many, horses had their turn in the spotlight as they followed Santa's sleigh. I would guess there were at least 50.-- probably more. It made me nervous to see some of the riders on these horses -- one person was literally riding backwards.
I saw some other inappropriate things that made me very nervous.
Also, later that evening, I witnessed couple of horses and riders flying across, then down, Lane Parkway as I was driving to Pizza Hut. They must have been heading back to their trailors following the end of the parade, which finished near the old Kroger on Madison.
It looked like the Wild West in some areas of town following the parade Saturday evening.
I am not writing this because I think horses should be banned from the parade -- I love them -- but riders need to always put safety above anything else.
Horses are no joke.
Were you parked at KFC? Yeah, that "muscle car" was what spooked the pretty black horse with the carriage. The driver of the car was showing out, gunning his engine, and the car died. The few in my group were laughing at the show-off. As he got the car started again, it backfired a little, and that's when the horse behind him started raring up, then it turned right in the direction of my (almost) 6 year old son who was waving a giant glowstick. I got pretty nervous of the horse, and got the heck out of dodge, ha ha!
I have been wondering the past few years, what purpose do the horses serve in the parade if they're not actually pulling a float? When I was in my school band, I was quite thankful that the horses marched behind us... not in front, lol!-- Posted by craftin_mom on Mon, Dec 10, 2007, at 2:34 PM
I didn't see that, I was parked in the old Bi-Lo parking lot. I will say when the horses when by everyone around me noticed that the riders were passing a "Sun Drop" bottled amongst themselves...I can only imagine what was in the bottle. Shouldn't riding a horse while drinking be as illegal as driving a car? Also, the parade is "supposed" to be a family event, where it's safe to bring your children. Right next to us a fight almost broke out between a man that was clearly intoxicated and could barely stand. Fortunately the other guy was sober and walked away. The sober guy was with his family also. I called the police and told them they needed to get this guy away from the other people because he's just looking for a fight. This was around 5, an hour before traffic was even stopped for the parade. Needless to say it took the police 15 minutes to get there and when they DID arrive, the officer was less that polite to me. I hadn't done anything wrong, but yet I was the one being questioned. Finally the man was arrested and taken to jail. It's sad when people can't even enjoy a parade without someone trying to cause trouble. They all need to keep their booze at home where it belongs!!!-- Posted by Angie Bush-Lee on Mon, Dec 10, 2007, at 3:38 PM
- -- Posted by HorseGentler on Mon, Dec 10, 2007, at 5:20 PM
Thanks Sadie for writing a blog that allows me to get up on my soapbox.
I do alot of work with horses. I am not a show trainer, but I have started under saddle many horses that have went on to be shown. Many people refer to me as a Horsewhisperer, but I prefer the term Horsegentler as it accurately describes what I do.
That being said I get very irritated at the folks described in the blog and replies. It is my opinion that these folks have no business owning a horse, if they cannot be more responsible for their own safety, their horse's safety and any bystanders.
First I will address the backfiring issue. Part of what I do when I start a young horse or restart a older horse ,that has developed bad habits due to abuse or improper handling is a term called desensitizing or as I like to call it "Bombproofing".
This is done by introducing spooky things to the horse in a controlled environment and at first while I'm on the ground holding the horse by halter attached to a lead rope. Later while I'm in the saddle. I will introduce the horse to guns firing off right beside them, flags waving, running up to the horse, jumping up and down around the horse, motorized vehicles, cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, etc. and even more. I do these things until the horses does not so much as flinch. Of course I cannot introduce every conceivable thing in the time I spend training a horse (generally 45 days), but it's a good start and after that the owner/rider should take over and build on where I left off. Until the horse has proven that it is not spooky to things it might encounter in a parade or whatever other activity it is being used for, then in my opinion it should not be used for that purpose until the issue is resolved.
As for the drinking and riding all I can say is they are MORONS and have no business owning a horse. Horseback riding can be dangerous under the best of circumstances and I know firsthand of two instances recently where a rider was drinking alcohol, while trail riding, got injured by their own stupidity and no fault of the horse and lifeflight had to be called in to haul them out.
Drinking alcohol while riding in public and running one's horse on pavement, around pavement and with innocent bystanders around is dangerous to the rider, the horse and of course the bystanders and those people doing this should be charged with crimes such as public intoxication, reckless endangerment and any other appropriate criminal charge. Where's a cop when you need em?
The thing that peeves me so much about all this is that a few idiots will ruin it for those horse people that are responsibly riding and enjoying their horses in any equine activities.
I'm off the soapbox now. Thanks for letting me rant.
William-- Posted by HorseGentler on Mon, Dec 10, 2007, at 5:52 PM
I was standing with my 4yr. old and one of the riders cut his horse around to stop and talk to some people beside of us. It scared me and my son grabbed my leg. I love horses but that was uncalled for. As for the Parade I was not impressed at all. To much space between stuff and everyone wants to advertise stuff! Thats OK I guess but what happened to all the nice floats we used to have? It should have been called the car and horse Parade... Dont mean to sound so negative but I was NOT impressed!-- Posted by Disgusted on Mon, Dec 10, 2007, at 7:54 PM
The advertising shouldnt have been allowed in the parade and I thought the float carrying the man ruining the "12 Days of Christmas" song by changing it into a rap song was very uncalled for. Who is it that chooses who and what goes into the parade? Maybe we should get someone with more inteligence to do the choosing from now on. Is it a Christmas parade or a car show...a Christmas parade or a rodeo...a Christmas parade or a rap concert...a Christmas parade or a commercial advertising products?
Merry Christmas to Everyone !!-- Posted by AmericanWoman on Mon, Dec 10, 2007, at 10:18 PM
I missed the parade this year and after what I've just read, I apparently didn't miss much.-- Posted by Tim Lokey on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 2:51 AM
The Christmas parade's a good thing, but it seems that this was one of "those" years.
From police reports:
*"A subject was reportedly making threats and attempting to fight people" at the "old Bi-Lo parking lot." (mentioned above). "The subject became very belligerent towards officers and other people around the area."
*"While the town parade was underway a truck came through at Celebration Drive and Madison Street where traffic was blocked for the parade...and continued until an officer got the vehicle stopped at Madison Street and Whitthorne Street." The driver was charged with DUI.
*"(Officer) responded to Holland Street just off the square in reference to a possible drunk driver...Emergency Management Agency personnel had him out of the vehicle...he could hardly stand on his own power."
*"(A man) had become involved in an altercation with his ex-wife right after the Christmas parade arrived at the parking lot. (He appeared drunk)...and was disorderly in the presence of children and the general public at the time of the Christmas parade."
*After 10 p.m. county officers were called to check an unlighted wagon full of kids being pulled by horses on Rattlesnake Lodge Road. I'd guess they'd been in the parade.
And does anyone else remember a few years ago when a drunk rider rode his horse into Pizza Hut after the parade?-- Posted by David Melson on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 7:16 AM
Nothing like a drunk to ruin everyone's fun. My son has ridden a horse in the parade since he was 8 years old (he is now 18). Mr. Drunk rammed his horse into my son's horse and my son's horse lost his footing and slid down on the pavement (the pavement was slick due to the humidity). This was before the parade actually started.....needless to say my son took his horse back to the trailer and didn't ride for fear of hurting the horse or himself. I think the police are going to have to monitor the "horse area" in the future for the safety of everyone involved. But isn't this typical behavior for many in Shelbyville...........no consideration for anyone else?-- Posted by Go Figure on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 8:22 AM
Yes David, I remember hearing about the horse being ridden into Pizza Hut a few years back. I also agree with Go Figure's assessment of many people in Shelbyville. No consideration for others. As I stated earlier I hope a few people like this don't ruin it for those that follow the rules and use what I would consider to be good horse or common sense.
William-- Posted by HorseGentler on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 8:31 AM
One of the riders passed by us turning up his "coozy" but you could see the top half of the can of Bud Light that he was drinking. The horses are beautiful, but some of the riders are very careless.-- Posted by titansfan on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 8:46 AM
I thought that the parade was pretty good this year�..not an abundance of floats, but the floats that were in the parade were nicely done. The local school bands did a great job! All of the horses were great! It was only the horse or two that had a ******* on their back that caused the tense moments. Judging from the police reports, there seems to have been a few stray jackasses amongst the crowd as well. It sucks that a few wild, rowdy and disrespectful morons have to spoil a family event for all around them. At least after the parade is over, we go home and don't have to deal with jerks any longer��kind of makes you feel sorry for the families that live with these jerks day-to-day.
Merry Christmas to all!-- Posted by Rufus1321 on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 9:05 AM
I think the police are going to have to monitor the "horse area" in the future for the safety of everyone involved.
To Gofigure:
I think the best solution to the horse problem in the parade is not having the police to monitor the horse area, but to limit the horses in the parade to either pulling a carriage or float. This has been put into place in other cities for their parades, and solved the problem. We need to make this known to the chairman of the Christmas Parade before next year.-- Posted by cordell on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 9:16 AM
I think the best solution to the horse problem in the parade is not having the police to monitor the horse area, but to limit the horses in the parade to either pulling a carriage or float. This has been put into place in other cities for their parades, and solved the problem. We need to make this known to the chairman of the Christmas Parade before next year.
-- Posted by cordell on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 9:16 AM
Sorry Cordell, but I must respectfully disagree with you. It makes no difference if a person is riding a horse, a horse pulling a wagon, a person driving a car, a tractor pulling a float or what have you, if that person is drinking alcohol while doing these activities, then they are putting themselves and others around them at risk. There is a law against alcohol being consumed while doing these activities and IT needs to be enforced. Those people that are following the rules should not have to pay for others that are breaking the rules. I will myself be making these suggestions to the Chairman of the Christmas parade and also those in charge of enforcing the law.
William-- Posted by HorseGentler on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 9:24 AM
I, personally loved the variety of floats in the parade, and so did my family, but that is our opinion (not meant to cause debate).
I thought all was great until it came to the, what seemed like, hundreds of horses. I saw a lot of responsible riders, then some not-so-responsible riders. Some younger riders where swooping their horses around carelessly to talk to friends on the sidelines, and quite a few running their horses really close to the sidelines where my family and I were sitting. I do think that maybe next year, they need to have Police on Horseback riding along side the riders to make it safer for all the families!-- Posted by Mary on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 9:25 AM
The parade, like everything else in Shelbyville was pretty much blah.-- Posted by nascarfanatic on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 10:03 AM
I agree with HorseGentler. My husband and children have ridden horses in the parade for years and it is a highlight for our children during this time of year. They decorate their horses with festive braid and look forward to riding and seeing their friends and family along the route. I don't think they should be punished for trying to enjoy an event because there are some who have no self control and problems obeying what is a written law. Address the issue of no drinking and riding and allow those who follow the rules to enjoy themselves.-- Posted by Go Figure on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 10:04 AM
I hate to keep beating this dead horse, but I agree with those who feel that it wouldn't right to punish all who enjoy riding in the parade and those who enjoy seeing the horses just because of a few bad apples. Maybe the police can administer alcohol breath tests to all riders and horses before the parade starts. Maybe they can do psychological testing on all who plan to ride and weed out those lacking sufficient judgment and decision making skill to ride responsibly. Maybe they can do criminal background checks on all participants or even employee the services of a psychic to predict which participants will likely cause trouble. Realistically, the suggestion about having officers on horseback riding within the crowd sounds like a great idea and would likely be achievable without overextending the city's budget. This would also provide the officers with an elevated vantage point for monitoring potential trouble makers in the crowd of spectators.-- Posted by Rufus1321 on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 11:12 AM
"After 10 p.m. county officers were called to check an unlighted wagon full of kids being pulled by horses on Rattlesnake Lodge Road. I'd guess they'd been in the parade."
-I doubt that wagon had anything to do with the parade as it is CONSTANTLY out taking up well over half of the road.-- Posted by LauraSFT on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 11:40 AM
The bottom line to all of this is, I think, that the parade is not a place or an excuse to act careless, drink in public, or allow your children to run unsupervised out in the street. I was actually in the parade this year and saw many things that I thought were out of line. (Four wheelers acting careless and babies running out in the street without their parents watching them)
I love to see the horses...I love to see anyone who wants to be in the parade, BUT being careless in the middle of hundreds of people should not be tolerated.-- Posted by pleasebenice on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 11:52 AM
The parade is meant to be a good time but not at the expense (or potential expense) of others.
By the way, I enjoyed the rapper and the clowns in the little purple van.-- Posted by pleasebenice on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 11:54 AM
I didnt like the rapper at all, the truck with the woman laying on the hood advertising a tanning salon, or the check advance whatever it is... The little van was really cute! What happened to the baton twirlers and the kids in gymnastics?
Maybe the horses should be in the front of the parade, they sure can clear the way for everything else! Guess that wouldnt be good for the people walking.-- Posted by Disgusted on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 1:26 PM
Haha.. I have to agree Disgusted!!!
What about the Indian/Hispanic (or whatever it was) dance? lol.....
Oh and those cloggers were funny...-- Posted by darrick_04 on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 1:37 PM
To American Woman , I happen to be friends with the woman who was in charge of the parade . I think she done an awesome job getting everything together . Has it ever crossed your mind how much time she has put into this ? How much time was spent away from her family ? Only for people like you to put it down ! Until you have done half of what she has you have NO RIGHT to criticize ! Merry Christmas-- Posted by Kaylees mom on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 3:23 PM
you have NO RIGHT to criticize ! Merry Christmas
-- Posted by Kaylees mom on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 3:23 PM
When American Woman as well as the rest of us take our Saturday night to go fight the crowd to watch the Parade in the first place we do have a right to criticize! The "12 Days of Christmas" rap song was disgraceful/disrespectful.
I bet that little Indian guy still got cold by the end of the Parade! I liked the Cloggers, I would have fell off trying to clog while moving....-- Posted by Disgusted on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 3:37 PM
As a second year judge for the parade in Shelbyville, I am honestly surprised to see the lack of horse involvement in the parade. With the Celebration being such a large portion of your economy, I would think that horse themes and horse participation would be welcomed.
I would like to applaud the Shelbyville Junior Chamber for this huge undertaking. To be more specific, Tiffany Stephens has chaired this project with such professionalism and enthusiasm.
To the people that have great ideas to improve or enhance the parade, contact the Shelbyville Jaycees. I'm sure your help will be appreicated.-- Posted by TNJC69Pres on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 3:45 PM
I love the parade (even the advertisements)and I appreciate those who work so hard to get it together. There must be hours of planning and preparation that would take someone away from their personal life to do this. I have to say the rappers were a little "out of place" in the whole thing, but the horses ruined the parade for me as a parent. My 4 year old's favorite part of the parade is the candy, Santa Claus, and the horses. We always put her as close to the curb as possible for these items. When the horses came, I picked her up to get a more eye-level view...until we noticed what was going on. Not only could you see the alcohol being passed around, but you could smell it over the horses. Also, one of the guys stopped right beside us because he found a friend and told that friend to get up on his GD horse. Not once, but twice...and was very loud about it. My wife and I both yelled out at this time and he turned and left. I stopped the cop behind them on the parade route to tell him about the situation, but he seemed as unconcerned as some of the other idiots riding around this guy. A Christmas Parade is supposed to be a family event and should not have to carry a rating such as you would see on a movie theater billboard. We do not let our kids watch movies or TV with heavy drinking and foul language and would expect that people in the parade would have consideration of others.
I also feel very badly for those that planned this event...they spend all these hours to plan something that is supposed to be "family fun" and then a few jerks ruin it...-- Posted by Christian Dad on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 4:06 PM
In response to American Women's posting - evidently I am the person without intelligence that chairs the parade. However, I am not an idiot and I do not choose who or what goes into the parade. Anyone that wants to be in the parade is allowed to be in the parade.
The Jaycees have had several complaints over the last several years about horses being in the parade but since we are the horse capital of the world, we have tried to not punish everyone for a few people not knowing how to act. Until I read this blog, I had only heard positive comments about the parade other than a negative comment about the rapper, which we will make sure that doesn't happen next year.
I don't know what advertising went on during the parade unless you are talking about the different people advertising their businesses. The parade is not something that is pulled together in a day's time..alot of time, work and effort goes into the parade. We all have full time jobs and the planning of this parade takes time away from our families. We do this for the children. We try to make the parade the best that we can. Again, we cannot control the people who don't know how to act.
The police also took hit in this blog. However, the police department always works with us on the parade. They shut off the roads and work traffic. They cannot control people that won't use their common sense when in a parade.
To address the comment about floats, we have no control over that either. It takes alot of time, money and effort to work on a float and most people are not able or willing to do it anymore.
With all that being said, I appreciate all the comments and will use them to better the parade next year.
Merry Christmas!!!-- Posted by hannahsmother on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 4:06 PM
Horse participation is welcomed! No one has downed the horses, just some of the riders. They should stay IN the Parade and not DRINK if they are going to participate. Its simple! With that many horses together and the road being slick like it was they should have ALL used caution. The few that didnt should not be allowed to participate next year.-- Posted by Disgusted on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 4:07 PM
Sorry, but I should clarify something I stated earlier. Not all of the riders were idiots and jerks. Most of the riders were having fun and represented the spirit of the parade well. I apologize to those whom I may have offended by making a broad and general statement.-- Posted by Christian Dad on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 4:09 PM
To hannahsmother: Thank you for all your hard work and sacrifice. Overall, I thought the parade was great�..I even liked the rapper. I didn't see the advertisements as a nuisance. If someone is willing to spend the time to put together a float, they should be able to pitch their business.
It looked to me as if the police department had most of their resources involved in supporting the parade. I think they did as well as could be expected considering that they were busy with traffic control and responding to other incidents.
Hats off to all who worked hard on planning the parade and to those who participated in the parade!....well that is excluding the "bad boys" that don't know how to behave in public.-- Posted by Rufus1321 on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 4:59 PM
First of all, Let me say that I appreciate our parade. I think it's a fantastic event in our city. However, I too was concerned with the horses as well as the spectators that were drinking on the side of the road. Now, I know the parade officials have no control over the crowd, but some people need to gain respect for others. My husband and I were there with our daughter and to think that these drinkers were going to be getting into heavy parade traffic terrifies me. I also think that it sets a terrible example that the horses are allowed to walk through the Pop-a-top lounge on the way back to their trailers. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the horses went inside the pop a top...I saw it happening and I had to check it out.
With a few immature exceptions, I think the parade was a success.
Don't get me started on the rapping santa...-- Posted by keeleygraves on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 6:14 PM
Jackasses go in Pop-A-Top every weekend. They usually leave thier horses at home, that way they have more room inside!-- Posted by Disgusted on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 6:39 PM
their not thier!-- Posted by Disgusted on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 6:47 PM
I was on the square and a horse got spooked by a dog.I do not think people should bring their dogs to the parade unless they are actualy in it.
The horses should not be close to the cars because if they do backfire it could scare them.The horses should not be banned because this is THE WALKING HORSE CAPITOL but the ones riding should NOT be allowed to drink!!!
I actualy liked the variety this year.-- Posted by Cindy Munsey on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 7:39 PM
I know that horses a big attraction here in Shelbyville, but it is getting ridiculous when it takes almost as long just for the horses to pass by as it did for the rest of the parade all together. I remember the parade when I was a child some years ago and all the floats and clowns passing out candy. I even dressed up a couple of times as a clown. I appreciate the businesses that did participate, heck, I even like the rapper! It does take a lot of time and effort to put together the floats, but anyone who has ever watched a parade full of those things through their child's eyes can certainly appreciate them!! I remember being in high school and decorating the floats and having a homecoming parade, too. Do they still do that? All the elementary students were allowed to come out and watch as the parade went by. I didn't grow up with all the cell phones, Ipods, computers that my kids are, but they will never have the memories I cherish from my childhood. I hate that.-- Posted by titansfan on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, at 9:08 AM
I meant to say horses are a big attraction here in Shelbyville.-- Posted by titansfan on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, at 9:12 AM
Wow, when I wrote this blog I never expected so much response. It was my first time at the parade and I was expressing my appreciation as well as concerns. It is quite obvious that many people share my concerns and it seems safety issues associated with some horse riders drinking during the parade is probably the prirmary focus of concern for us. I am very appreciative of the dialogue that this blog ignited and I'm especially appreciative of the parade chairperson taking notice and being willing to consider the comments posted on this blog in planning next year's parade. Thanks for all the great comments. Sadie Fowler-- Posted by sfowler on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, at 10:13 AM
To titansfan:
Shelbyville once had a homecoming parade; it was discontinued after a float ran over a student's leg, which happened around the time lawsuits began becoming much more common nationwide.-- Posted by David Melson on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, at 2:19 PM
Some people think they can handle a horse. My cousin is a trainer in Georgia. Has been for many years one of his twin girls was stomped to death by one of his horses. He wasn't drinking. I am so scared that will happen here if someone doesn't get a hold on the ones that have no reguard for the danger that can happen.If they have to drink stay home and let the families enjoy themsleves and not have to look out for them.-- Posted by Brenda Sue on Wed, Dec 12, 2007, at 6:51 PM
Do the riders on the horses have to pay a $20 entry fee to be in the parade? If so, there is the answer to why they allow them to do it. There are so many of them, it adds up quickly. Who benefits from the fees for the parade? I think they should set up a legal fund for the inevitable day that a horse runs over a child in the parade and they have a huge lawsuit on their hands.-- Posted by titansfan on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 5:53 AM
Is 20.00 the price of a serious injury of death? Or any price. Wake up Shelbyville what does it take?-- Posted by Brenda Sue on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 8:25 AM
To titansfan:
In response to your blog, the horses only pay a $5 fee. We usually don't collect the fee from all the horses because they show up right before the parade starts. The ones that are doing the right thing are usually the ones that have paid the $5 fee before the day of the parade and the others are the ones that act irresponsibly. We find it hard to totally ban the horses when it's only a few that don't know how to act. However, because of this blog we are taking measures now to eliminate or at least control this problem for next year.
In response to your question of where the money goes, the Jaycees use the fees from the parade to buy the candy that is thrown from Santa and our members and the rest of the money is used to help us buy Christmas presents for about 65 children (we get the names from the school system). (We run the haunted house for this reason too.) We are having our Christmas party for children on Saturday, December 15th at 1:00 PM at the Ag Center and anyone is welcome to join us and see where the money goes.
Thank you to everyone for your comments. We want the parade to be enjoyed by our community.-- Posted by hannahsmother on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 8:41 AM
I posted this comment just a few minutes ago on David's blog, but I will post it here too, in response to your comments.
I want to say thanks to the T-G for providing this forum for everyone to voice their opinions about the parade, the animal shelter, ebay and anything else you can think of. It's nice to have somewhere like this to vent.
But, I hope that the parade committee takes all this with a grain of salt (except for the safety issues, of course)The parade is a wonderful event for this community. If the committee took every criticism to heart, then the parade would consist of one float with Santa Claus on it and that's it....but eventually someone would complain about that too.
I appreciate the parade, the committee and all those who participate in it.
By the way, Merry Christmas to all!
-- Posted by pleasebenice on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 10:19 AM
As for the drinking, I don't like it. I think it's disrepectful and dangerous. (not to mention illegal). However, it is not the parade committee's fault that someone is out there drinking and we shouldn't just dump the drinking problem only on the horse riders.-- Posted by pleasebenice on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 10:27 AM
Its nice to know that children are getting gifts that probably wouldnt otherwise! Maybe you should raise the $5 to $20 since the money is going to a good cause. That might also eliminate some of the drinking riders. Just a thaught!
pleasebenice you are right about the drinking problem not being just the riders.-- Posted by Disgusted on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 11:06 AM
Our children have ridden for years. Their father rides with them and they all ride toward the front to stay away from the drunks. As I posted earlier our 18 year old did not ride this year due to Mr. Drunks' antics and we had decided earlier that it was too risky due to the weather to let our 12 year old ride since she hadn't ridden for several months. I love the parade and have never missed one that I can remember. I have either watched or been a participant. The Jaycees do an excellent job pulling it together. Like so many other things in Shelbyville we want to punish those who follow the rules and not deal with the real issue..........in this case an irresponsible adult who choses to disregard the law and the safety of those around him/her. IMO if the police would just be present where the horses are unloading and make a few rounds they could probably prevent most of the drunks from entering the parade. As the Jaycees collect the fee from those who have shown up, they could watch for drinkers and ask them to leave or request an officer to ask them to leave.-- Posted by Go Figure on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 12:23 PM
I just would like to inform any and everyone about a comment that was posted on the 10th that when a man got arrested in the old Bi-Lo parking lot it was not because he was out there trying to cause fights. The real truth on what happened was that he went up to the other person carried on a conversation with him and turned around went and stood behind a vehicle waiting for the parade to start. Yes he had been drinking but he was not drinking in public. What I don't understand is if he was looking for a fight with someone WHY didn't that guy call the police on him. I just think that some people just need to open there ears and there eyes and make sure they hear everything that is going on and not what they want to hear. Also to clarify the "From police reports" He never made any threats or even attempted to fight anyone. Yes he did become very belligerent and for that is because the police officers threw handcuffs on his wife when she had not done anything wrong. The sad thing about it is that a man got arrested for something that he was not even doing. Seems like to me that they took your side to me and did not give him a chance to explain his side of the story.-- Posted by jenns on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 2:54 PM
I saw it too. It did not happen like that.I was right next to the drunk mans car. When people are drinking they tend to be loud.The point is, We need to be able to watch a parade without the drinking and cussing. Some people don't carry on like that. There were 2 others that heard the same thing I did.Threats were made to cut tires and to stomp the mans wife in the Suv.He wasnt the only one being billy bad butt.A woman? with him was too. And at one time he set his beer on the trunk of his car before they moved and came back to see someone had parked in the space. you must be a friend of his.-- Posted by Brenda Sue on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 3:42 PM
Obviously you're a friend of this drunk, sorry for that....and if thats what you "saw" and "heard" then you must have been just as drunk as he was! I'm the one that called the cops on him to begin with. I was there with my family, parked next to this "bunch" and after they left and came back to see someone had taken their spot, some "woman?" said, "They're lucky they have kids with them." Then the drunk man and I guess his wife came back to see their spot had been taken, the man flew out of the car, barely able to stand anyway ready to take on any and everyone. He didn't go to jail for trying to tell his side, I doubt he was even able to form an understandable sentence anyway! I'm sure this wasn't his first trip to jail, nor his last. The point is....I DO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED, and it's nothing like what you stated JENNS!!! You need to get your facts straight!-- Posted by Angie Bush-Lee on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 4:05 PM
One more comment and I am out of this. It is a very good thing what the parade money goes for. However there need to be some strict guide lines before someone is hurt. You can't help what the people on the side lines do.That is up to our law inforcement.But you can the entries. Have a safe Christmas everyone. Thank You for the chance to express myself.-- Posted by Brenda Sue on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 4:50 PM
One thing I failed to mention to "Jenns" was that while I was on my cell phone calling the police, TWICE....he was taping all that was going on, so YES...I DO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED! Thank you and Merry Christmas Everyone, hope it's a safe one!!!-- Posted by Angie Bush-Lee on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 4:54 PM
No i am not a fiend of the person i am his daughter inlaw!!!! Its kinda hard for someone to drink if they are pregnant and only 20 yrs old! don't cha think. Mam you did hear wrong because our whole family was there and i have every bit of it recorded on video. Yes they did leave to go to taco bell to use the restroom and when they came back they just pulled in behind them and the guy of the suv got out and said i'm not trying to cause any problems but i will pull over and ya'll can pull beside us. They said no that's fine, none of us are going to be going any where for a while so i will just stay parked behind ya'll if thats ok. The driver of the suv said that's fine, they shook hands and walked down there with his family. Yes when you have been drinking you tend to talk loudly and i'm sure that he wasn't the only one around that was cussing and had been drinking. Now what you could of possibly heard about tires getting metioned was said "i'm getting tired of these dogs spraying the tires". And yes IT WAS HIS FIRST TIME TO JAIL AND WILL BE HIS LAST. Yes you are right the police would not let him say anything they took your word before even hearing what he had to say.Yes he was able to form a completely understandable sentence! Yes mam I DO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AND MY FACTS ARE STRAIGHT!!!
Why would you want to act like a billy bad butt knowing that your family is in the parade why would she jepordize that. And from what she tells me ya'll were staring at them the whole time anyways way before you even called the police so seems like ya'll were just wanting to get something started anyways. Thanks so much and have a wonderful holiday.JENNS-- Posted by jenns on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 4:54 PM
I meant to say "My husband was taping all that was going on with his cell phone."-- Posted by Angie Bush-Lee on Thu, Dec 13, 2007, at 4:56 PM
Well this is all interesting talk. If I remember correctly the last time someone was injured at the Christmas parade it was a young child I believe about 10yr old? And if you think I'm going to say it was because of a horse or one of those crazy retarded horse riders your wrong. If memory serves me the child was run over by a vehicle not by a horse. That would eliminate all the dangers except the drunks in the crowd and who knows maybe they would stay home. I am in no way trying to take up for someone who is drunk and acting crazy. I am trying to take up for the people on horseback. I did notice in the write-ups before me that no one was giving the guy in the muscle car a hard time. His car could have jumped into gear and crushed more people than a horse and it would have been faster doing it. Was he drunk as well????? OK so know we have concluded that the muscle car driver and the horse riders were all drunk and deadly. Let's get on the rapper. I'll bet he was on drugs because everybody knows rappers do drugs right????? He could have gone crazy at anytime and started killing people I just know it. What about the four wheelers and that modified mini-van. I know that the steering on that mini-van had to be altered. They could have gone out of control and ran some people over. Hmmm I wonder if they were drinking Sun Drop????? Let's not forget that funny ole jolly guy in the red suit. I think he was why the kid mention at the beginning got ran over (seriously) but not intentionally. I have always been afraid he would hit someone in the eye and do permanent damage with one of those hard pieces of candy.
Let me talk about the guy ridding backwards. I know him extremely well. He loves kids and would do nothing that might hurt them and I know for a fact that he was not drunk that night. He knows his horse very well, even though he is not a horse whisperer. He did it because it made the kids laugh and even some grown up kids. He thought he was creating good memories for the kids but I'm sure after he has finished reading all the negative comments he will not be back in the parade. (One down next time you can start on that evil Santa. He's behind all of this I'm sure!!!!). If you had listened to him as he went by you might have heard him warning kids that got close to step back and watch their feet so they wouldn't get stepped on. When the parade stopped he allowed some kids to pet his horse but only those whose parents asked. If he was guilty of anything he is guilty of making people smile (well most people) during a time when no one smiles as much as they should.
Well with that in mind I will say that maybe since it is so dangerous we should only allow people walking in the parade. That would eliminate everything except those run away drunks that might fall down on some poor child as they tried to blind them while throwing candy at them. Oh yes before I forget it let me get my two cents worth in on those bad slow police that love to interrogated people that call them. It seems that when my brother was a police officer he had to deal with people that called to report something but when he arrived to investigate the caller didn't want to be bother they just wanted some to be arrested. Notice I said investigate that involves asking questions to find out-- Posted by T-Mac on Fri, Dec 14, 2007, at 8:57 AM
Here is a link to the Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro about some problems they had with their parade. They have rules against throwing candy from floats. Only people walking can throw out candy. I wonder if they have horses in their parade?
http://www.dnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071212/NEWS01/712120306/1002/NEW...-- Posted by cordell on Fri, Dec 14, 2007, at 10:59 AM
In response to T-Mac...no one ever said that all the horse riders were drunk or even drinking, just that many people saw them passing a bottle back and forth. It only takes 1 bad apple to ruin the whole bunch and thats what happened. The guy riding backwards was amazing, and funny - I do hope he continues next year, and knowing he wasn't one of the ones drinking makes it all the better. Overall the parade was "good" although theres always room for improvement as far as safety goes. Anything could happen at any time, heck....while I'm sitting here in the safety of my living room, a plane could crash into my house, but I'm guessing the chances of that are pretty slim. Any time there is a group gathering there is always a chance someone could get hurt, but why increase those odds by allowing, or not inforcing, the no drinking and riding horses, driving muscle cars, mini vans, etc.,? Once again, Merry Christmas to all and God Bless.-- Posted by Brenda Sue on Fri, Dec 14, 2007, at 12:57 PM
I don't even know where to start on this issue, but first of all let me say my mother owns the Pop-A-Top. And I am defending her and the business itself here. For many years riders have ridden their horses through the bar after the parade. Most of these riders are customers of ours at the bar. Only 1 rider came through the bar this year that wasn't a customer of ours and we carded him on his horse before letting him come inside. We did turn away a few riders that had sundrop bottles with them. We do not allow any liquid of any kind to come in the pop-a-top, or to be taken out. We do not let minors on horses ride through the bar. We turned any away that were minors, even if they were on with a adult rider that was a customer of ours. We have been at the location on Madison Street for almost 6 yrs, and horses were riding through our bar when it was on Anthony road probably 10 yrs ago. I work at the Pop-A-Top and I can say, I dont consider myself or my customers as JACKASSES. MOST of the time our customers uses good judgement. I give rides to people that have had too much on a regular basis and the bar has paid out of their pocket for cabs for people who have had too much to drive. We continually tell people not to drink and drive. Yes you will always have that few that will not listen and will drive. But I guess you can call all the ppl that go in Legends, Chilli's, Ruby Tuesdays, they too serve alcohol. So for you to assume all people that go to the Pop-A-Top, talk to me in person or meet me and find out what kind of person I am, before you assume that of me. Alot of people that come to the Pop-A-Top drink coffee, cokes, even bottled water, are they also jackasses. All because they are looking to get away from the house and have fun? Hey maybe you need to come to the Pop-A-Top. And when ya come bring along some can goods, or maybe even a toy to help the needy families we are doing for this Christmas. Oh My Goodness, can you beleive it. A BAR BUYING FOOD AND PRESENTS FOR CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE WOULDNT HAVE A CHRISTMAS. Oh lets not forget to mention over 100 cases of water the Pop-A-Top JACKASSES sent to the katrina victims. And all the fire victims that the Pop-A-Top JACKASSES have bought for. Yes it is a bar-tavern-saloon-beer joint-lounge, whatever ya want to call it, all of the JACKASSES at the Pop-A-Top have a heart in the time of need. So before you call names or put it down. Check it out and find out what kind of people run it and how it is ran. Also check out the Pop-A-Top's barred list. Probably 200 names. Anyway I'm a happy person, and am not mad or anything like that, just had to express my oppinion and had to stand up for my customers and my mother. She has worked hard to get where she is today and is one hell of a woman. Until u know her, don't judge her. Thanks and Merry Christmas to all of you!!-- Posted by fancy100999 on Sun, Dec 16, 2007, at 5:28 AM
-- Posted by fancy100999 on Sun, Dec 16, 2007, at 5:28 AM
Youre right! I apologize for that comment, It was uncalled for...-- Posted by Disgusted on Sun, Dec 16, 2007, at 10:00 AM
Let me also add. Im one of those JACKASSES! I just dont have a Horse. Every time we come to Pop-A-Top we always have a good time and have never seen any trouble or fights. A little on the crowded side, but thats good business! The other place down the road leaves alot to be desired.-- Posted by Disgusted on Sun, Dec 16, 2007, at 11:46 AM
Fancy..although my "bar days" are over, I can say I used to go to Pop-A-Top occastionally, and I did always have good time, never had the 1st problem. I felt comfortable there, unlike the other place I went to at time which I won't mention....but you're right, for the most part Pop-A-Top does have a lot of good people and couples that are just out to have fun and not cause trouble. Way to go on the donations too, I had no idea ya'll did all that, God Bless!!!-- Posted by Angie Bush-Lee on Sun, Dec 16, 2007, at 7:39 PM
I also think that it sets a terrible example that the horses are allowed to walk through the Pop-a-top lounge on the way back to their trailers. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the horses went inside the pop a top...I saw it happening and I had to check it out.
With a few immature exceptions, I think the parade was a success.
Don't get me started on the rapping santa...
-- Posted by keeleygraves on Tue, Dec 11, 2007, at 6:14 PM
Well I have already written on the topic of the ******* comment. lol. So now let me ask what part of letting a horse and rider come in the front door and go out the back door sets a bad example and for who. Their was no children at the bar. The only children I seen was a riders wife and her grandchildren standing out front in the lot waiting on her husband, who I might add, wasn't drinking alcohol. The whole time the parade was going on, all of the non drinkers at the pop-a-top were lined up on the sidewalk out front watching the parade, which we enjoy every year. Several drinkers even took a break to come out and enjoy it as well. Horses have been coming thru that bar for probably 10 yrs, it is the same thing as the rest of the horses and riders. Why punish the pop-a-top or the rest of the horse riders just because a few people dont know how to act in a christmas parade. And the gentleman that rode his horse backward, he was in front of the bar, and let several people, which were sober, people that come to the Pop-A-Top and don't drink, get on his horse and sit for pictures. I know 2 of these people very well. They probably have never even been that close to a horse, let alone sit on one. He made those ladies night. Thank you, you know who you are. You were a very sweet person for doing this.
Now off of that subject. The Pop-A-Top does do alot at Christmas for kids. Some years we do more. It depends on how much ppl can give and how much we have done through the year for families that were in need when it wasn't Christmas. We pick our familes very carefully. We call to make sure they aren't being help by another agency. And we go all out. We are doing for 3 families this year. 9 children in all. We buy toys, a bike with helmet for each child, coats, clothes, food, and have went so far as to pay bills such as electric or gas bills. We do what we can. We have also raised money for several cancer patients in need of help. My mother (Pop-A-Top's owner) buys alot of this stuff out of her pocket too. Just thought I'd throw that in there. But the best part of it all is, Christmas eve night when we deliver the toys, clothes, food to all our families, it is the best feeling in the world. There is no feeling in the world quite like it. I enjoy doing that more than anything. Several years ago we did for a family, and when we went in to take the toys, the kids just sit there. We took the food, and they were ecstatic. On their cabinets in the kitchen was a sign that read The Lord Will Provide. They were crying, moma we got food. Talk about making ya melt.
Most of the riders that come to the bar participate in the donations all year long to help all the kids and familes we do for. So i dont feel like we have anything to be ashamed of. Just because we carry on a tradition that we have done for 10 yrs. I don't see who or what it hurts, and I especially don't see who we are setting a bad example for.
But most of all, be happy for what you have, alot of people have so much less than you. And some don't choose to have it that way. It just happens. Have a heart and be nice to everybody even if they may not wear the same brand of clothing that you do, or drive as nice car as you do, or live in a house as nice as yours, or most of all, what color their skin is. They are human and may just need a smile or a hello to make their day. Thanks alot and Merry Christmas again to all!!
And I think the parade was a huge success. No matter what the float was or said or who sang, I enjoyed it all. They worked hard and are a part of our community. Way to go all of the participants. Well I will exclude the ones on horses that didn't know how to act in public. But lets not ruin it for the rest that show off their beautiful and well trained horses.-- Posted by fancy100999 on Sun, Dec 16, 2007, at 10:34 PM
I'm sorry, but I don't see what the big deal is if sober horse riders wish to use Pop-A-Top as a shortcut to the trailers. The only people who should have anything to complain about are the ones who have to clean up any "accidents" left behind inside the establishment. I'm just glad I don't work there to shovel horse poo, lol!
I've outgrown my bardays as well. But, now that I know that the owners allow farm animals in the place, I'm kinda glad I don't patronize that place. What would the Health Department say about the cleanliness of this kind of place for public gathering? I hope they use lots of bleach.
But, it's the owners' problems, not so much the customers'. Just remember, next time you want to hang out and have a drink, ask yourself how clean the floors are before you fall on them drunk off your rear. LOL!-- Posted by craftin_mom on Mon, Dec 17, 2007, at 6:39 AM
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Zucchini Rolls with Herb-Marinated Mozzarella Balls
Given that so many of you were interested in my recipe for Zucchini Rolls with Goat's Cheese aka "Makis" au Chèvre that I served on the Easter table, I wanted to share a recipe for another kind of Zucchini Rolls that I served on my Birthday table. This time the courgette slices are blanched first, and the goat cheese has been replaced by herb-marinated mini mozzarella balls. The ones available here are aboiut the size of a large cherry tomato, so I used medium-sized courgettes/zucchinis. If you get hold of really small mozzarella balls, you may want to use smaller courgettes to wrap them in..
Zucchini Rolls with Herb-Marinated Mozzarella Balls
(Suvikõrvitsasse mähitud ürdised mozzarellapallid)
Adapted from Finnish food magazine Glorian Ruoka & Viini
Makes about 30
2 packets of mini mozzarella balls, drained
2 medium sized green courgettes/Zucchinis
Herb marinade:
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp white balsamic or white wine vinegar
3 Tbsp of finely chopped fresh herbs (I used chervil and chives)
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
In a medium-sized bowl, mix finely chopped herbs, olive oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Add mozzarella balls and stir gently, until they're coated with the herb vinaigrette. Leave to stand for 30 minutes, stirring couple of times:
Wash the courgettes/zucchinis. Take a vegetable peeler and cut thin long strips of the courgette, first along the lenght of one side, when seeds appear, then another side. Blanch them in a salted water for 2 minutes, then drain and place in a bowl of cold water to cool.
Drain the zucchini slices. Take one slice at a time, and put a herb-marinated mozzarella ball at one end. Roll up, and place on a serving tray. Continue with the rest of the zucchini slices and mozzarella balls.
Sprinkle with some sea salt flakes, herbs and crushed black peppercorns and serve.
6 comments:
- fran39 said...
This is such a lovely idea. And they're so pretty!
- 12:28 pm, May 12, 2009
I'll try both recipes once I start harvesting my courgettes. Still a long way to go. x
- 9:35 pm, May 12, 2009
- Amy said...
This is a great idea. Thanks! : )
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- thepassionatecook said...
finally! i have been waiting for this recipe! will be makig it this weekend, when we're putting out a spread for carolin and my traditional eurovision feast ;-)
- 12:42 pm, May 13, 2009
- Mai Mai said...
Hi, I chanced upon your blog and love your recipes. They're all so interesting. I hope you don't mind if I add you to my blog roll. :)
- 8:32 am, May 28, 2009
- Cookie and Kate said...
I've been looking for easy appetizers and your zucchini rolls certainly fit the bill! Beautiful and delicious, too, I'm sure!
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