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Fitness Friday
[ 14 ] 04/17/2009

Fitness Friday

Pin it Did you know that exercise can reduce stress? Okay, I am sure we all HEAR that, but how many of us actually follow that advice? This is a subject that hits close to home with me, and I often find myself slacking on the exercise when I am stressed the most! And I [...]

Weekly Weigh-In Winner!
[ 5 ] 04/16/2009

Weekly Weigh-In Winner!

Pin itAnnouncing our latest winner, who will be receiving a $20 gift certificate to use on whatever she wants at Courtney’s DigiChick store…. Kellyn from The Fritz Facts! Congratulations, girl! Enjoy! And thank you, Courtney, for sponsoring this awesome prize!

I'd like to Phone a Friend…
[ 15 ] 04/16/2009

I'd like to Phone a Friend…

Pin itNo one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others.  The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.  ~Author Unknown First off, let me say CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who posted their numbers on Wednesday. Whether you gained, lost, or maintained, it takes a lot of courage to tell the world [...]

Death Becomes Me
[ 0 ] 04/16/2009

Death Becomes Me

Pin itOMG. I just finished my first day in Level 2 of the 30 Day Shred. I am literally dripping with sweat. First off, I want to ask those of you who are shredding… the last two days I have been having lower back pain and on the left side it goes down into my [...]

The Motivation- These Pictures
[ 0 ] 04/15/2009

The Motivation- These Pictures

Pin itI’m putting it out there for the whole wide world to see.  If I ever find myself faltering at this weight loss/healthy lifestyle thing, then I will pull out these pictures and remind myself of why I am doing this.  These pictures- they are my motivation. The first picture in each set was taken [...]

On the Eve of Shredding into Phase 2 (Day 10)
[ 0 ] 04/15/2009

On the Eve of Shredding into Phase 2 (Day 10)

Pin itI finished Day 10 of Shredding earlier today, Phase 1.  I seem to think about shredding all day long, way before I actually DO IT and long way after it’s DONE. I am starting Phase 2 of the Shred tomorrow morning.  I have a few thoughts on Phase 1, as well as Phase 2 [...]

Weigh-In Wednesday, Shrink into Summer: Week 3
[ 139 ] 04/15/2009

Weigh-In Wednesday, Shrink into Summer: Week 3

Pin itWe are three weeks deep into our Shrink into Summer challenge! Have you been seeing the results you hoped for?  Are your jeans feeling looser? Let’s get the business part over with… you know the drill. Step on your scale, look at number, step off your scale. Come back here and share your results! [...]

Special Cauliflower
[ 8 ] 04/14/2009

Special Cauliflower

Pin itToday while perusing my Taste of Home Comfort Foods Diet cookbook, I came across this recipe for cauliflower! It sounds so good, and even my son (eyeing the picture) declared that it looked delicious! I’ll be adding the few ingredients to my grocery list and trying this one out to meet our 5in5 challenge [...]

Welcome New Sisters!!
[ 13 ] 04/13/2009

Welcome New Sisters!!

Pin itEach and every week we’re growing! This week we welcome 12 new Sisters to the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans! All of these women are amazing for making the decision to take control of their lives, their weight, and their health. Let’s give them all a big Sisterhood welcome, K?! Teresa @ Rose City [...]

This Week's Sponsor – Courtney!
[ 1 ] 04/13/2009

This Week's Sponsor – Courtney!

Pin it Courtney from My Ordinary, Every Day, Happily Ever After is donating a $20 gift certificate to her store at the DigiChick. She has tons of super cute designs for everything from scrapbooking to blogging! You must take a look! How do you enter? Easy as pie… when Wednesday rolls around, step on your [...]

True Confessions – Melissa
[ 2 ] 04/13/2009

True Confessions – Melissa

Pin it1.  I’m still shredding. This should be Day 8. 2. I only did about 1/3 of the program on Friday and skipped Saturday. Now I don’t know what I should do… call today Day 1, Day 6, or Day 8???? 3. I did awesome with my eating last week. Until Friday. I was actually [...]

Are you phoning it in?  Shred Day 7
[ 0 ] 04/12/2009

Are you phoning it in? Shred Day 7

Pin itHappy Easter! I’m out of town, visiting my parents for the weekend.  Yes, I have probably indulged a bit too much in “the good food”- hey, I am human and can admit that.  But I am also proud to say that I have continued shredding, on the road.  Today, I had an audience : ).  [...]

Mini-Challenge #3, 5in5 & Recipe Roundup!
[ 16 ] 04/12/2009

Mini-Challenge #3, 5in5 & Recipe Roundup!

Pin itHello Sisters (and Brother)! For this week’s mini-challenge, we’re going to revisit the 5 servings of fruits and vegetables for 5 days challenge. And just to spice things up, we’re going to have another recipe carnival? Spring is the time when all the ranchers in my area are rounding up the goats and sheep, [...]

One More Mile and One More WINNER!!
[ 8 ] 04/11/2009

One More Mile and One More WINNER!!

Pin itLadies and gentlemen, we have yet another winner!!! So, who is the lucky recipient of the One More Mile tee or tank in their slogan of choice? Melissa from Roxymommy with her lucky #3 comment! Let us know what you decide on! And, holy lucky!! She was ALSO the winner of our Weigh-In Wednesday [...]

Curried Deviled Eggs
[ 4 ] 04/11/2009

Curried Deviled Eggs

Pin itI don’t know about you, but I LOVE deviled eggs. Love them! Maybe you’re looking for a way to recycle all of those dyed Easter eggs? Well what better thing to make than Deviled Eggs! Just make sure you don’t leave the eggs sitting out for more than 30 minutes after the hunt is [...]