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Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we all know it. While we may not be able to gather this year like we have in years past, that doesn't mean we can't still celebrate in our own ways. I know for me, instead of visiting my family this year, I'll be taking advantage of Amazon's Black Friday deals. Amazon lets you have things gift wrapped, so they can safely deliver gifts to my relatives' doors in New England while I don't potentially spread any germs from down here in Florida.
A lot of my family members are Weight Watchers members, so it makes them really easy to shop for! Here are some of my favorite options on Amazon that you can get a really nice Black Friday deal on for any health and wellness junkie in your life. Get a free trial of Amazon Prime for 30 days free if you don't already have a membership. The free 2-day shipping perks alone make it so worth it! 42% off a 9-in-1 instant pot to try some new recipes 
When I say I use my Instant Pot for everything, I mean everything. Turkey meatballs from the freezer? Done in four minutes. It's the only way I'll cook my rice anymore (because it also acts as a rice cooker) and I make the most delicious homemade ramen in this bad boy.
You can get 42% off of this 9 in 1 Instant Pot on Amazon for Black Friday, which is a total steal! The perfect gift for the healthy eater in the family (or for yourself). If they already have an Instant Pot, check out some of their accessories - you can get up to 40% off of those. 33% Off a 14 piece rubbermaid set for ultimate meal prepping 
Even if you're working from home this year, meal prepping is still important and still something I love to do. Either way, good storage containers for your food is a must if you make everything to have leftovers like I do so you're never guessing what your macros will be.
This 14 piece set from Rubbermaid is currently 33% off. It's BPA free, leak free, and has a bunch of different sizes included. It's glass so it's easy to clean and won't stain; we have similar and love them! Up to 20% off KitchenAid tools
KitchenAid has a ton of their kitchen tools on sale this year! Having quality tools in your kitchen can make all the difference and can make for great stocking stuffers for those in your life who are health conscious and love to cook.
Get up to 20% off KitchenAid's products this year on Amazon for Black Friday. I took a look and it looks like most of them actually are 20% off, if not 15%, so it's not one of those sale situations where it's not as good as it seems. This one is! 30% off An Amazon fire tv stick to stream your fave workouts 
I've been doing a lot of home workouts on YouTube this year because, well, 2020. What has been so nice has been being able to utilize YouTube on my Fire TV Stick instead of just squinting at my laptop screen when I'm trying to do a yoga class in my living room. It's really easy to set up and even includes voice control with Alexa.
You can get a Fire TV Stick for 30% off for Black Friday this year! 15% off a set of resistance bands perfect for home workouts 
With COVID-19 restrictions being reinforced across much of the country, that means gyms are closing again. But you can still get a work out in with a set of resistance bands that vary from 10-50 lbs! My husband has a set like this and loves it, as it helped him maintain his progress when our gyms closed rather than regress on his gains.
Get 15% off this limited Prime Day deal. Plus, at the time of writing this, there's a box you can check for an additional 10% off too! up to 35% off Puma Apparel and footwear
I will never forget how fast I flew through my clothing when I first started Weight Watchers. For a long time, people didn't even notice my weight loss because I was wearing clothes that were too big on me since I was cheap and was trying to milk what I had for as long as I could. So if you know someone who has been undergoing a weight loss journey, or if you even have been yourself, treat yourself this season to some new pieces!
Puma is offering up to 35% off their apparel and footwear on Amazon for Black Friday this year, and there are a ton of options for both men and women. 29% off Garmin Venu and vivoactive Smartwatches
Whether someone is a fitness expert or just getting started, a smart watch is a fantastic way to track your progress. I had a Garmin for ages and absolutely loved it, and you can get a bunch of different varieties on sale this year!
Get 29% off Gamin's Venu and Vivoactive styles on Amazon for Black Friday. They have some gorgeous ones for adults and fun Star Wars and Frozen II themed ones for kids! Plus, a few more deals you can get off of Amazon from my favorite health/wellness brands online
Built Bar is offering 25% off their entire site starting on Thursday 11/26 at 7 p.m. EST, but you can get 28% off when you use the coupon MagicallyFit. These protein bars range from 3-5 SmartPoints on all myWW plans and make for a fantastic stocking stuffer. All Black Friday orders are getting two free Candy Cane Brownie bars, and they've also launched two white chocolate flavors: Cookies and Cream and Salted Caramel. Spoiler alert: I got to sample them and they are freaking delicious.
Healthy Human is offering 20-40% off their website, including stainless steel steins, tumblers, and reusable straws! Their products keep my drinks hot or cold for ages, are super friendly to our environment, and come in some beautiful colors and patterns. Get an additional 15% off with the coupon code JessicaS15!
Coffee Over Cardio is offering a free Hydrate (a delicious way to add electrolytes to your water or coffee) with all orders over $50 - so if you and anyone you know uses coffee to fuel your workouts, this makes for the perfect stocking stuffer and you get a freebie. Get 10% off with the coupon code 10MagicallyFit.
Crowned Athletics sells super cute Disney-inspired clothing and fitness accessories. Whether you're looking for the perfect outfit for a virtual runDisney race or want to stock someone's stuffing with excercise bands, scrunchies, or fitness watch accessories (like my You Can Fly sneaker charm!), this is the perfect place to shop - and you can get 20% off for Black Friday! 
I hope everyone has a lovely Thanksgiving and stays safe!
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This July, Anthony and I went bass fishing on one of the charters out of Magic Kingdom. For my birthday, we went out to try the fall bite at Epcot! There are affiliate links throughout this blog post for your convenience, where I can earn a small commission. I never support a product or brand I don't personally use and enjoy, but if you'd like to learn more, you can head to this page on my blog!  As I mentioned in my last blog post about Disney's fishing excursions, I had fished at Epcot before but had minimal luck since our boat got stuck. I can now say with confidence that it's not something that happens regularly and was a weird one-off! Our guide this time was fantastic and showed us all of the best spots to catch fish... including right before you even take off. My first fish was my personal best!
We started at the Yacht and Beach Club, then moved over to the World Showcase with awesome views of Spaceship Earth and all of the pavilions. Once the bite slowed down there, we fished underneath the bridges on the way back to the Boardwalk Resort area, and then got some fishing in closer to Hollywood Studios overlooking the Tower of Terror.
We finished where we started and caught a few last fish before calling it a day. All in all, we caught 20 fish between the two of us! Not bad for just two hours on the water. It helped that our guide let us have two rods with live shiners in the water while we also fished with an artificial senko. We used one by Gary Yamamoto with a chartreuse tail.
This is a fantastic activity to do if you're looking to stay away from crowds and enjoy being outdoors. Masks are required since you'll be with the guide, but that's still significantly less people that you'd encounter compared to being in the parks... so if you're eager for a touch of Disney magic but aren't totally sure if you want to get into the parks yet or weren't able to score a reservation for a desired day, this is the perfect activity for you. While you get great views of the front of Magic Kingdom when you fish at Bay Lake, the Yacht Club charter actually takes you into the World Showcase, so if you really want to feel like you're visiting the parks, I'd recommend this one.  Fishing excursions are available at the following marinas:
Call (407) 939-BASS or (407) 939-2277 to make a reservation at any of the above spots! You can go for two or four hours. We opted for a two hour excursion at 7 a.m. (the other time option is 10) and it’s worth noting that discounts are available for annual passholders - if you’re a Disney Vacation Club owner or a cast member, I’d check if you also can! The charter includes everything: bait, fishing poles, and drinks. You don't have to bring anything, so if you don't have any of your own gear, have no fear! Also, bring cash! It's customary to tip your captain when you do a fishing charter.
To check out all of the fish we caught (except for one that I caught and immediately dropped upon bringing it onto the boat... oops, but still counts!) and what the experience is like firsthand, check out Anthony's YouTube video about our experience! There are affiliate links throughout this blog post for your convenience, where I can earn a small commission. I never support a product or brand I don't personally use and enjoy, but if you'd like to learn more, you can head to this page on my blog! Have you had enough water to drink lately? I think we all know at this point that drinking water is extremely helpful for us whether we are looking to lose weight, build muscle, or just function normally as humans living our day-to-day lives. It can be easy to dehydrate yourself and not even realize it. Everyone's needs are different, but I aim for a gallon of water per day since I'm super active and live in Florida (where it is just varying forms of summer rather than actual seasons). Here's how I manage to get more of my water down without getting bored. Add fun flavorings Adding a flavoring to your water that doesn’t have any sugar can be a great way to mix things up. This is also super great if you like juices or soda but are looking to cut those out, too, so you can reduce your sugar intake. Some of my favorite flavorings include
Yes, coffee and tea count! I know what you’re thinking: ‘Jess, coffee and tea can have caffeine in it which dehydrates you because they just make you pee a lot.’ Not so fast! Unless you’re drinking coffee by the literal gallon (we’ve all had those days, no judgement), there’s not really enough caffeine in your coffee to dehydrate you.  PubMed Central did some studies and they showed for a significant diuretic effect, you’d need to have 5 or more cups of coffee per day. So, yes, you can track your coffee and tea for this! Just don’t include any creamer you might add. I personally don’t like to include any coffee sweetened with sugar (which I don’t drink anyways, but everyone’s different) since I think including sugary drinks can be a slippery slope if you’re working on improving your health. If you are looking to reduce your sugar intake in your coffee, try a flavored coffee! I love the ones from Coffee Over Cardio - Basic AF is my go-to PSL when fall rolls around, and I also really love Saturdaze since it has a light chocolate donut flavoring to it. They have a bunch of really fun seasonal flavors that roll around, so it's worth keeping an eye out when you start to run low and you want something different or fun! Get 10% off with the code 10MagicallyFit. Use a straw  Using a straw can help you drink your water faster, so if you struggle to drink a lot, then this can be a great way to sneak more in quicker. However, if you’re like me and you hate paper straws but want to help out the environment, I recommend investing in some stainless steel ones. I use the ones that came with my Healthy Human stainless steel steins. They even have a silicone tip on one end so if you have sensitive teeth, it won’t bother you. You can get a discount with the code JessicaS15. Get a water bottle that sparks joy
 There are affiliate links throughout this blog post for your convenience, where I can earn a small commission. I never support a product or brand I don't personally use and enjoy, but if you'd like to learn more, you can head to this page on my blog! If you've been in a Weight Watchers Facebook group or been on WW Connect for five minutes, you'll know that a lot of Weight Watchers members love Trader Joe's. The closest Trader Joe’s to me is about 20-30 minutes away, so usually we just shop at Publix since it’s closer. But I wanted something different, so I decided to try a bunch of Trader Joe’s foods I’ve seen all over Instagram and TikTok and see how they were for myself! I’ll include the SmartPoints and calories per serving and my rating for each item. Sunday: Thai Sweet Chili Veggie Burger and Chicken Chow MeinWe’ll start with the Thai Sweet Chili Veggie Burger since I had this for lunch on Sunday since I was too lazy to make anything. This had a really nice flavor! The Thai Sweet Chili flavoring was definitely there but not so strong that I felt it was spicy (and I am weak when it comes to heat in food, ha!). It didn’t really need any condiments because the flavor profile was really nice on its own. I had it on an Ole wrap with some lettuce and it made for a really nice wrap! It didn’t get too mushy in the microwave like other veggie burgers I’ve tried, either, which was a nice surprise. SmartPoints: 4 per patty Calories: 150 Jessica’s rating: 9/10  We had the Chicken Chow Mein for dinner - this was something I actually had fairly frequently when I started my Weight Watchers journey and wasn’t super great of a cook yet since it’s super quick and easy. It being low fat means it’s fairly low in SmartPoints. Just be sure to weigh this one when serving. The packaging says that 1/3 of the package is a serving and there are 3 servings per package, but I often find that it's more like 1/2 the package for the amount of grams listed. Score! Only thing I don't like about this is that it's usually pretty heavy on the red pepper, which I don't like. I pick mine out and give it to my husband. SmartPoints: 5 SmartPoints per serving Calories: 210 Jessica’s rating: 7/10  Monday: BBQ Chicken Teriyaki with Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry We paired the BBQ Chicken Teriyaki with the Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry for dinner Monday night and it tasted like takeout! We paired it with the riced cauliflower stir fry, which was also really good but I easily could have made it myself without the oil and saved the SmartPoint. But if you're feeling lazy, its a fantastic option. SmartPoints: 1 SmartPoint for a serving of the rice; 4 SmartPoints for 1 cup of the chicken Calories: 150 for the chicken; 75 calories for 1.5 cups of the rice Jessica’s rating: 9/10 for both  Tuesday: Jicama Wraps This was brought to my attention from Blogilates. We ended up throwing the jicama wraps on the stovetop to heat them up until they were lightly browned and softer and it made for a really nice wrap. They were small, so it was actually nice having multiple mini tacos instead of just one big one for two reasons:
SmartPoints: None! This is a Zero SmartPoint food. Calories: 30 calories for 85 g Jessica’s rating: 10/10  Wednesday: Sprouted Wheat 7-Grain Bread and Pumpkin Butter Mixing it up today with a breakfast option (since dinner is just fish and sweet potato tonight, nothing fancy)! After my workout this morning, all I wanted were eggs and toast. I tried the Organic Sprouted Wheat 7-Grain Toast that I’ve seen a lot of people say they love (2 SmartPoints and 80 calories per slice) and I can see why - this bread has a lovely texture and crunch when toasted, especially the crust. The flavor profile of this bread is pretty good on its own, too. It probably makes for a great sandwich option. I topped each slice with half a tablespoon of the seasonal Pumpkin Butter (2 SP per tbsp) and a little bit of pumpkin pie spice and you guys, this was the most decadent toast I’ve ever had. So good. Total SmartPoints: 6 (+ the eggs if you’re on myWW Green) for the combo Total calories (excluding eggs): 200 Jessica’s rating: 10/10 for both the bread and pumpkin butter
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