Pin it How many of us get tired of the same.old.work.outs? How many of us get so tired of the doing the same routine every single day that we have just quit because we’re bored? Come on, raise your hands. I’m raising my hand, too. Well, did you know that when we do the same [...]
Pin itI was at a baby shower a few weeks ago and I overheard a conversation between two girls. I wasn’t eavesdropping, but when the conversation turned to weight loss, I couldn’t help but pay attention. One girl was going to have surgery very soon to aid her in losing weight. One thing I heard [...]
Pin itI wanted to share a bit of mindblowing news with you. During the last challenge, we lost a huge amount of weight. In fact, during those SEVEN weeks, our teams lost a total of……… 610.1 POUNDS!! Wow! That is just amazing. Also, I wanted to share a coupon with you that I received because [...]
Pin itYou didn’t think we were going to let you off the hook today just because we don’t currently have a challenge going on, DID YOU? How did your first challenge-less week go? Most of our fellow writers were in Chicago over the weekend at BlogHer, but I know they are still going to be [...]
Pin itIf you are one of our big winners from last week, you need to contact me (melissa@shrinkingjeans.net) with your mailing information so that we can get your prizes out to you! Please do so by the end of Wednesday, July 29th!!! Thank you!
Pin itThis is the post where we all confess our naughty behavior for the past week on our blogs and link back to them in the comments below so that we can get a fresh start! Come on, get it off your chest! Lisa is still recovering from BlogHer, so I will start us off! [...]
Pin itI am reposting this from earlier in the year! I know there are a lot of you who are doing the Couch-to-5K program or who have previously done it, and we would love to hear from you!! If you are anything like me, then you try running for a few minutes, huff and puff, [...]
Pin itI found this idea in the July/August issue of Whole Living, Body + Soul. If you don’t have a subscription to this magazine, I highly recommend it!! Don’t sweat the rising temperatures. Just drop one of these ice cubes infused with fruits, veggies, and herbs into a tall glass of water and watch the [...]
Pin itThe Shrinking Days of Summer challenge is over and done. The last seven weeks have flown by. Did you see the results you were hoping for? Did you go above and beyond or fall a little short? I am so proud of each and every one of you who stuck this challenge out! Give [...]
Pin it While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence – which, I believe, does make the woman. Mary Kay Ash (1915 – ) What’s in your closet? Right now. Need to check? Go ahead, we’ll wait… ………………………………….. Did you look? Cool. So what’s in your closet? [...]
Pin itThis is it, Sisters and Brothers! After 7 long weeks, we’ve finally come to the end of this challenge! WOOHOOOOOO for all of you that stuck it out. First off, I’d like to thank all the sponsors for this week’s Weigh-in Giveaway: Tia Margie Plain White Press And a big thank you to all [...]
Pin itI found this great article in the July/August 2009 issue of Everyday Food (a Martha Stewart publication). Honestly, I never knew there could be so much involved with grilling vegetables, but with these simple tips you’re veggies will be perfect every time! Bell Peppers Grill: Grill peppers over high until charred all over, 15 [...]
Pin itI know, it’s Monday. I forgot to announce the winner of our giveaway last week! OOPS. Sorry! The winner of the handmade jewelry by the talented and gorgeous Steph is… MEL from A Box of Chocolates! Congrats, girl! Email me (melissa@shrinkingjeans.net) and we will get your prize on it’s way!
Pin itGood morning everyone! Quite a few of us are heading to Blogher in just a few days and I wanted to arrange a meet-up for FRIDAY morning coffee. Meeting me, Christy, and April should be enticement enough, but to sweeten the pot just a bit, everyone who joins us for FRIDAY morning coffee at Blogher [...]
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