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Fresh Diet Contests: Famous Quotes (About The Fresh Diet)!

Posted by The Fresh Diet 30 Aug 2010 No Comments »

Eat your heart out, John Bartlett! In our latest contest, we assembled a great list of familiar quotations. You see, we asked our fans to modify a famous quote to make it about The Fresh Diet. And, the results were incredibly funny! (One Facebook fan named Johnna even had a little fun with a famous scene from Animal House. Be sure to watch the video!)

Below are some of the other quotes we received in our latest contest. If you haven’t been following The Fresh Diet on Facebook, you can see all of the delightful tomfoolery that you have been missing out on. Click here and become a fan of The Fresh Diet’s Facebook page, so you don’t miss out on any more great contests.

Cara San Miguel ‎”Mama always said, life was like a Fesh Diet Cooler Bag, you never know what you’re gonna get”

Sara Gardner ‎”Oh Warner, do you remember when we spent those four amazing hours in the
hot tub together after winter formal? Well the Fresh Diet is SO MUCH BETTER THAN THAT!”

Jb Portillo Ya wanna piece of me?…….Yeah I thought so!

Angie Culp The Fresh Diet. So easy a caveman could do it.

Heather Packard Forgot Zip Code. ‘You Can’t Handle The {Fresh} Truth’.

Marilee Brown Powers TFD…Go ahead, make my day!

Kim Koza Collins The Fresh Diet……go ahead make my day!

Emmy Kroger ‎”Fresh Diet, Just Do It.”

Joshua Streeter ‎”Too much or too little gymnastic exercise is fatal to strength.
Similarly, too much or too little cheesecake and drink is fatal to health,
whereas a suitable amount produces, increases, and sustains it.” ~Aristotle, Nichomachean Ethics, Book II

Allison Fyfe-Rubin ‎”And so my fellow The Fresh Diet fans: ask not if you should try TFD – ask how soon you can get started”

Donna Malley-Burke Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of TFD CHEESECAKE. ~Author Unknown

Dawn Mc Laughlin ‎”Fresh Diet Is As Fresh Diet Does!” now that’s a slogan for wellness! ‎

Missie Morris All this and cheesecake too…HEAVEN.

John Zammit: What do I say when I see the Fresh Diet delivery bag?
“EEEEE-Yabba Dabba Foooooood!!!”

Isaac Schinazi ‎”All I have in this world is my word and my Fresh Diet regimen. And I don’t break’em for nobody.”

Linda Eaves The Fresh Diet is like great sex. The more you have – the more
you want.  – Original Quote by Gael Greene

Kelli Roy Hale Life is the flower for which fresh diet is the honey.  -Victor Hugo

Amanda Gates The Fresh Diet does a body good!

Ashley Ryan ‎”Nobody puts cheesecake in the corner!” – Patrick Swayze

Melinda Andrews The Fresh Diet is the best provision for the journey to old age.
~Aristotle

Michael Holmes We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of a free week of The Fresh Diet.

Ellie Maybe ‎”Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the freshest one of all?”

Brianne D. How sweet it is to have The Fresh Diet delivered to you!

Catherine  Byrd Miller The Fresh Diet: “You are what you eat” and personally I don’t want to be frozen or old!

Brenda Ziegler Costner Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little Fresh Diet. ~paraphrased from Hans Christian Anderson

Jennifer Withall Vince Lombardi said:
It is time for us to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever, the
one who recognizes the challenge and does something about it….like signing up and joining The Fresh Diet.

Ada Vowell ‎”They made me a cheesecake I couldn’t refuse.”

Sarah Lorincz Rhymestine Get busy livin’ or get busy fresh dieting(shawshank redemption)

Signing up to be a Fresh Diet customer will be one of the smartest decisions you’ve ever made. And, yes, you can quote me on that. Click here to have our fresh, gourmet meals delivered right to your door.

Fresh Diet Contests: Winners of The Fresh Diet Quote/Lyric Contest Announced!

Posted by The Fresh Diet 30 Aug 2010 No Comments »

Here at The Fresh Diet, we have fun contests all the time on our Facebook page. However, the contest that just ended really takes the cake! First of all, it was run by two of our regular Facebook participants (Trevor and Tina). They asked our fans to modify a famous quote or song lyric in order to make it about The Fresh Diet. Though he was not eligible to win this one, Trevor submitted a song in the style of “Old Blue Eyes” himself. Be sure to check out Trevor’s music video.

And now, to announce the contest winners, here are Trevor and Tina.

(Insert wild applause.)

Here is the first contest winner, ”Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little Fresh Diet.” – something I’m sure Hans Christian Anderson would have said had TFD delivered to Denmark in the 1800′s. Congrats Brenda Ziegler Costner!!!! You win 1 free week of The Fresh Diet!!!!

Here is the second contest winner: Really everyone should be asking this question…

Allison Fyfe-Rubin ”And so my fellow The Fresh Diet fans: ask not if you should try TFD - ask how soon you can get started” Congrats Allison Fyfe-Rubin!!!!! You win 1 free week of The Fresh Diet!!!!!

Winner # 3 from our last contest: This one paraphrasing a quote about things we hold very dear by the inimitable Tony Montana! “All I have in this world is my word and my Fresh Diet regimen. And I don’t break ‘em for nobody!” Congrats Isaac Schinazi!!!! You have won a free week of TFD. Please call customer service to claim your prize!

Last contest winner (maybe!). Winner #4 is just what every girl needs in their life TFD! …Congrats to: Aimee Lynn Chadwick for her Fresh Diet version of the song “What a Girl Wants.” (See lyrics below.)

What a girl wants, what a girl needs,

The Fresh Diet makes me happy and sets me free.

What a… girl wants, what a girl needs,

…the fresh diet everyday faithfully at my door.

Oh, I’m thanking you for being there for me.

If you haven’t been following The Fresh Diet on Facebook, you can see all of the delightful tomfoolery that you have been missing out on. Click here and become a fan of The Fresh Diet’s Facebook page, so you don’t miss out on any more great contests.

Not a Fresh Diet customer yet? Sign up and see what all the fuss is about. Click here to have our fresh, gourmet meals delivered right to your door.

Fresh Diet CEO Zalmi Duchman Quoted on Crain’s NY!

Posted by The Fresh Diet 29 Aug 2010 No Comments »
Fresh Diet CEO Zalmi Duchman Quoted on Crain’s NY!

Zalmi Duchman Quoted on Crain’s NY!

There was a very insightful article on the Crain’s New York website today, which featured a quote from none other than The Fresh Diet CEO Zalmi Duchman. The article was about how small businesses can expand their reach online by making use of discount-brandishing websites, such as Groupon. Here is the most important excerpt from the article (in our opinion):

“Worried about a potential loss, Zalmi Duchman, founder of Brooklyn-based caterer The Fresh Diet, swallowed hard before signing up with Groupon, the largest of these sites, in January. He finally decided to try a one-day, half-price special, he says, because “I didn’t have to put out money up front” for the post.

Like other online businesses, Mr. Duchman says, Fresh Diet records its customers’ e-mail addresses. So he knows that 90% of the 2,500 responses he received to his two Groupon deals in New York this year were new customers, about 300 of whom have reordered. Those new customers have brought him a net gain of at least $25,000 since the coupon deal ended, he says.”

Click here to read the entire story!

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Fresh Diet Contests: Win Free Food Just For Being Pithy!

Posted by The Fresh Diet 27 Aug 2010 No Comments »
Fresh Diet Contests: Win Free Food Just For Being Pithy!

Get in the driver’s seat and enter The Fresh Diet’s latest contest!

If you haven’t checked out our Facebook page recently, you are missing out on the fun! (Incidentally, the bumper sticker shown above was submitted by Fresh Diet customer and loyal Facebook participant Carol Beaudoin. Nice job, Carol!)

We love to give away free food, so we have new contests all the time. The idea for our latest contest actually came from two Fresh Diet customers: Trevor and Tina. The object of the contest is to create your own FAMOUS QUOTE, styled to honor THE FRESH DIET. That QUOTE can be a SAYING, LYRIC, or any other RECOGNIZABLE turn of phrase interpreted to show off a quality of The Fresh Diet. What could be better than a mix of pop culture and meal delivery?

Four lucky people will win 1 free week of Fresh Diet food. The rules are simple: 1) ONE entry per person only (please!) 2) You must post a zip code with your entry 3) Contest ENDS 8/29/2010 at midnight.

Click here to visit The Fresh Diet’s Facebook page and participate in this new contest. Get your pithy on!

Even if you don’t win the contest, you’re always a winner with The Fresh Diet. Click here to have our fresh, gourmet meals delivered right to your door.

The Fresh Diet is One of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies: #177 on the Inc. 500 List!

Posted by The Fresh Diet 25 Aug 2010 1 Comment »
The Fresh Diet is One of America's Fastest-Growing Companies: #177 on the Inc. 500 List!

Fresh Diet CEO Zalmi Duchman

“When the going gets tough, the tough show up on the Inc. 500.” We are proud to inform you that The Fresh Diet is on that prestigious list of America’s fastest-growing companies. In fact, we are ranked #177 & #2 in the Food & Beverage category!  Click here to see our full press release about this.

This is a distinct honor, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing customers and fans. Thanks for all of your support. And, a special thank you to everyone on the FD team for making this possible.

We still need your help though! Inc. Magazine just tweeted that they will give a shout out to the company that gets the most “likes” on their profile page! Click this link & like the page please so we can win! Thanks everyone! We can’t do it without you all!!!

In order to celebrate, we’re going to continue to deliver the freshest, healthiest, and most delicious food you can find!

Find out why The Fresh Diet is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Click here to join are growing customer family.

New Contest: Create your own Famous Quote about The Fresh Diet!

Posted by The Fresh Diet 25 Aug 2010 2 Comments »
New Contest: Create your own Famous Quote about The Fresh Diet!

Create your own Famous Quote about The Fresh Diet!

 

As you know, we have contests all the time here at The Fresh Diet. Not only does this give us the opportunity to give things away, but it allows our customers and fans to show off their creativity. If you want to find out about all of the great contests, be sure to visit The Fresh Diet’s Facebook page.

Every time we have a contest, we are overwhelmed by the amount of creativity that comes pouring in! In fact, we always seem to give out more prizes than we had originally intended. The latest contest actually comes from two of our most active Facebook participants: Trevor and Tina. Here is Trevor’s description of the contest:

The very lovely Tina H and I are honored to run the contest this time around and guess what? We’ve been showing you how to enter all week! Create your own FAMOUS QUOTE, styled to honor THE FRESH DIET in the manor of your choosing and share it with the board. What could be more easy? Remember a QUOTE can be a SAYING, LYRIC, or any other RECOGNIZABLE turn of phrase interpreted to show off a quality of our favorite TFD plan.

We are giving away 4 prizes of 1 week each this time around. (Do you think we’ll be allowed to over give? Hmm…) The rules are simple: 1) ONE entry per person only (please!) 2) You must post a zip code with your entry (I’ll have to track you down if you dont!) 3) Contest ENDS 8/29/2010 at midnight. What could be easier?

Remember as Lord Alfred Tennyson once said, “‘Tis better to have entered a TFD contest and lose, than to never have entered at all.”

OK, TINA and I are all ready!!! Go for it!! Get creative!!!!!!

Click here to visit The Fresh Diet’s Facebook page and participate in this new contest.

And, remember kids, you’re always a winner with The Fresh Diet. Click here to have our fresh, gourmet meals delivered right to your door.

New Contest: Have Chef Yosef Fresh Diet-ize your favorite recipe and win big

Posted by The Fresh Diet 24 Aug 2010 112 Comments »

UPDATE: CONTEST ENTRY PERIOD OVER.  CHECK OUT ALL THE ENTRIES IN THE COMMENTS SECTION WHILE CHEF YOS DECIDES WHOSE RECIPE TO FRESH DIET-IZE

New Contest: Have Chef Yosef Fresh Diet-ize yor favorite recipe and win big.  Want to win a free Month or Week of The Fresh Diet?  Have a favorite recipe that you want  The Fresh Diet to prepare for you?  Just submit your recipe in the comment section below and you will be entered to win.

Grand Prize: 1 FREE month of The Fresh Diet, and a chance to meet Chef Yos and taste your Fresh Diet-ized recipe.  We may be able to name the recipe after you!

Runner up: 1 FREE week of The Fresh Diet delivered to your home daily!

Tell us why you want us to pick this particular recipe to be Fresh Diet-ized too!

Rules: Contest entries must be submitted here in the comments section before midnight 8/23/10.  One entry per person.  In order to win you must be in our delivery area.  Please add your zip code to your recipe post.

Not a Fresh Diet customer yet? Click here to get started

Fresh Diet Success: Donna Manley Drops 60 Lbs.!

Posted by The Fresh Diet 24 Aug 2010 No Comments »
Fresh Diet Success: Donna Manley Drops 60 Lbs.!

Donna Manley has lost a whopping 60 lbs. on The Fresh Diet!

It has been awhile since we’ve given you an update on Fresh Diet Girl. She’s dropped a whopping 60 lbs. on The Fresh Diet — and she’s still going strong! If you are looking for some motivation on your own journey to a healthier lifestyle , be sure to check out Donna’s blog. Each day she includes pictures of her mouth-watering Fresh Diet meals, a detailed description of her workout regimen, words of inspiration, and a daily affirmation.

Ready to write your own success story?!  Click here to sign up for The Fresh Diet!

Fresh Diet Video: Great Beginner Workout from Are You X Fitness!

Posted by The Fresh Diet 22 Aug 2010 No Comments »

Here is a great beginner workout made just for you from Viktoria and Keith at Are You X Fitness! This special workout incorporates cardio to get your heart rate up and full body exercises to burn fat and calories. Part 1 includes instructions on how to do each exercise. After you complete Part 1 go to video Part 2 and push yourself to improve your time. This workout will get you better and faster results. Visit AreYouX.com for more on the X8 Fitness Team!

Attention: Before attempting any new exercise regime, please consult your doctor.

Your diet is also essential to achieve your goals. Get on The Fresh Diet.  Go to www.X8.thefreshdiet.com for your daily discount.

Fresh Diet Article: What is Bikram Yoga?

Posted by The Fresh Diet 22 Aug 2010 1 Comment »

This post was contributed by DietsInReview.com.

Since there are so many different styles of yoga to choose from, educating yourself on what they are all about will help you choose which kind of yoga to practice. One of the most well-known kinds of yoga is Bikram. If you’ve heard of people practicing yoga in a room that is heated above 100 degrees, this is the Bikram yoga, which is also referred to as “Hot Yoga.”

Bikram yoga was founded by Bikram Choudhury, a teacher born in India who received his training in Calcutta. Choudhury currently lives in Beverly Hills, California where he founded his copyrighted style of yoga.

Benefits

The reason for having the room heated so high is to ensure the student will sweat profusely, thereby ridding the body of toxins. The intense heat also makes the muscles very supple and warm which enhances flexibility. The sequence of postures is also designed to relieve stress, reduce tension and prevent injury.

What is a Bikram yoga class like?

Bikram yoga involves doing a set sequence of 26 postures, or asanas, and two breathing exercises in a class that is heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Students are guided along the class by a Bikram-certified teacher who instructs the class for approximately 90 minutes. The authentic Bikram method recommends that you practice it every day.

Given the high heat and the length of time that each posture is held, Bikram yoga is very strenuous. Even though beginners are encouraged to sample a class, if you have a strong aversion to the heat or get faint quickly, you might want to think about trying another kind of yoga class that heats the room, but not as high as in a Bikram class.

Bikram Tips

Since you sweat so much, make sure that you bring your own yoga mat and towel, or two. Also, drink plenty of liquids after class. And just as with any yoga class, refrain from eating 2-3 hours before you roll out your mat. Pregnant women should not practice Bikram Yoga because it raises the core body temperature.

Controversies

Bikram Choudry holds a U.S. copyright on his style of yoga, and yoga instructors must undergo a paid training and certification process to teach it. This has been met with much resistance by some members of the yoga community who feel that placing a copyright on yoga postures that were not developed by Choudry is unjust and goes against the nature of yoga itself.

In addition, the high heat in Bikram classes has received criticism for the potential to promote injury, since it gives the muscles a false sense of flexibility. Also, locking joints, like the knees, are a required adjustment. Many exercise experts feel that locking the joints shuts off the muscle and can lead to hyperpronation of the joint.

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