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Tip for today…
[ 5 ] 02/13/2011

Tip for today…

Pin it I don’t have a recipe for today. Instead, I would like to share with you something that I have recently learned. Some of you may already know this. Especially if you’re a vegan. If so, I am sorry, but some of you may find this helpful. And you may can help me! Recently [...]

Sister Spotlight!
[ 11 ] 02/13/2011

Sister Spotlight!

Pin itLast week, the spotlight was on our lovely social sister, Colleen. Today, she passes the limelight on to the beautiful Monica B.! Thanks for giving us a peek into your life, Monica! Name: Monica B. Blog: www.monicawantsit.com Twitter: @MonicaBenavidez Age: 25 Hometown: San Antonio, TX Tell us about your family: My family means the [...]

2011 Shrinking Jeans Olympics Results!
[ 5 ] 02/12/2011

2011 Shrinking Jeans Olympics Results!

Pin it Our Ultimate Shrinking Olympian: (and winner of a $30 Amazon.com giftcard!) RYAN A.! Gold medalists: Marathon Challenge: Colleen B. 1-mile Dash:  **note: their was a mix-up on the results, and the gold goes to: Ryan A.! Fastest Cycling Mile: Ryan A. Rowing: Natasha B. 3-minute Hula: Heather A. Relay 1/2 Marathon: Kirsten M., [...]

Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook: Review + Giveaway (updated)
[ 34 ] 02/12/2011

Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook: Review + Giveaway (updated)

Pin itWinner winner!  Carrie Symes, please send your address to lisa@shrinkingjeans.net so that we can get this cookbook mailed out to you.  Thanks and congrats! How many of you follow Weight Watchers?  Officially?  Unofficially? Not at all? I know there was some hoopla when Weight Watchers changed over to their Points Plus system, especially when [...]

The February Project Link Up #1: Operation Body Fail
[ 12 ] 02/11/2011

The February Project Link Up #1: Operation Body Fail

Pin itI wish I could explain how I sent my body into fail mode this week but I tried to picture how I would write it and it sounded a little vulgar. Did you reach body failure this week? For me, this week it was “ab” failure. Ab failure resulting in full body failure. All [...]

Honey!
[ 11 ] 02/11/2011

Honey!

Pin itI tried and tried to think of a clever title for this post, but clever didn’t seem to be in me today. So you get “Honey!” You’re welcome. Anyhoo, who here uses honey? I’m a recent convert. I never ate honey when I was growing up unless the rest of the cereal box said [...]

Power of One::Leaderboard Week 6!
[ 13 ] 02/10/2011

Power of One::Leaderboard Week 6!

Pin it I’ve been a busy baking bee this morning, so this is going to be short and sweet! How are you doing? From the looks of the numbers, lots of you are SHRINKING BIG! Congratulations! We’re down to the wire, because this challenge ends NEXT WEEK! That’s right, so give us all you’ve got [...]

She Wanted To be Like Her Dad
[ 10 ] 02/10/2011

She Wanted To be Like Her Dad

Pin it Nicki Caylor always wanted to follow in her dad’s footsteps and be a physician. What Nicki didn’t know was, she would follow in his footsteps to heart disease. To look at Nicki today, you would never guess that last year at the age of 29, she had a heart attack. She doesn’t exactly [...]

Power of One: Wednesday Check-In
[ 37 ] 02/09/2011

Power of One: Wednesday Check-In

Pin it Good morning Power of One’ers! It’s that time of the week, the one where we tiptoe over to the scale, gently nudge it so as to not disturb the beast and then ease ourselves onto it so that it gives us a happy, wonderful number in return. So head on over to your [...]

Tworkout!
[ 0 ] 02/08/2011

Tworkout!

Pin itIt feels like it’s five million below zero, and the wind my pick my house up and send it off to Oz, but I am excited! Why? Well, because it’s Tuesday, of course! We all know what happens on Tuesdays! It’s Tworkout Day! We watch The Biggest Loser (or whatever show you choose to [...]

True Confession
[ 9 ] 02/08/2011

True Confession

Pin it First confession? I forgot that I have True Confessions today. Which even though I am pregnant and have the ‘I’m sharing my brain’ excuse, is still pretty pathetic because I write the calendar! How embarrassing for me. Sorry everyone…consider this a late morning/midday surprise! Ahem. Okay, now on to the dirt. I will [...]

February Project: Operation Body Fail
[ 26 ] 02/07/2011

February Project: Operation Body Fail

Pin it This month we’re back to our normal regularly scheduled programming where the projects are monthly and all is right with the world! This one is fun because you can do it this week and use the rest of the month to build on it. It’s also great for those of you who are [...]

Emotional Eating, Part II
[ 2 ] 02/07/2011

Emotional Eating, Part II

1. Every time you eat, take a moment to rate your hunger.

2. If it’s above a 4, ask yourself why you’re eating and if you can wait 15 minutes. Look at your list and pick something else to do. Tell yourself you’ll be back in 15 minutes if you still want the food.

Sister Spotlight!
[ 17 ] 02/06/2011

Sister Spotlight!

Pin it Last week, we got to know Joanna and this week she is passing the privilege on to Colleen! Colleen is our very own Social Sister and we just love her! Name: Colleen Blog: www.thefitbee.com Twitter: tryn2bfit Age: 27 Hometown: Boston Tell us about your family. I have my peanut she is 18 months [...]

Appetizers: Spinach Dip & Artichoke Hummus
[ 3 ] 02/06/2011

Appetizers: Spinach Dip & Artichoke Hummus

Pin itSo, it’s the day of the Big Game!  Are you all set and ready for your football party this evening?  If you’re still looking for a great last minute dip idea for your party, you’re in luck!  I’ve got two of them for you.  Not only are they tasty, but they won’t blow your [...]