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Category: LOSE IT

[ 2 ] 05/24/2012

Positive Peer Pressure

A few nights ago, I was on Facebook and a post from a friend of mine popped up. She had just signed up for a half marathon. My breath caught in my throat. Two years ago, I was on the cusp of running and completing my first (and only) half. I was in the best [...]

June Tune-Up Challenge Announcement
[ 15 ] 05/23/2012

June Tune-Up Challenge Announcement

Hello Shrinkers!! We have a brand new weight loss challenge starting on June 1st and we want you and your BFF and spouse and cousin and sister and grandma and brother and mother to join us! Seriously. Come one, come all. If you’re new to the Sisterhood, we have these fun little weight loss challenges [...]

Wednesday Weigh In – Mind the Gap!
[ 7 ] 05/16/2012

Wednesday Weigh In – Mind the Gap!

Hey! Guess what!! It’s Wednesday, guys! Time to weigh in. You didn’t think we were going to leave you hanging did you? Just because we are between challenges doesn’t mean it’s time to rest on your laurels! We’ve got three weigh ins before the next official challenge starts so let’s get to work! You’s got to [...]

Spring In2 Action FINALE!!
[ 9 ] 05/09/2012

Spring In2 Action FINALE!!

Finale? Really?! Where has the time gone? I might be having a minor panic attack when I think about the fact that May is already half over and the kids are going to be done with school in two weeks. We have been Springing into Action for the past several weeks. Remember back on Day [...]

Spring In2 Action Week 5
[ 12 ] 05/02/2012

Spring In2 Action Week 5

Where in the heck did this challenge go? It is week 5 which means that there is only one week left. One week left to finish strong. Are you going to do it? How did you do with the Kick Ass April workouts? I am here to tell you that those workouts really did kick [...]

Mad Muscle May!
[ 10 ] 04/28/2012

Mad Muscle May!

May is almost upon us! In the past few months, we’ve gotten our abdomens bikini-ready {or at least tankini-ready}, and our asses are looking more fabulous than ever. Are you ready for MAD MUSCLE MAY? Once again, we have three exercises for you. The goal of these monthly mini-workouts is to fit in quick, repetitive [...]

[ 4 ] 04/26/2012

Diet vs Lifestyle Change

I was just reading Lisa’s Toot your Horn post and laughed when she said she forgot which day she was supposed to write. I was sure my next post was weigh in on May 2. I decided to check to be sure. Guess what? WRONG!! It said I had a post due in the morning. [...]

Spring In2 Action Check-In {week 4}
[ 9 ] 04/25/2012

Spring In2 Action Check-In {week 4}

Guys! There’s only two weeks left in the challenge! It’s time to sit down, take a look at your goals, and see what you have left to do. How are you doing with your eating? Is your tracking going ok? Do you need to ramp up the exercise a little? Make it happen, friends. Two [...]

Challenges
[ 0 ] 04/21/2012

Challenges

Do you remember being a kid in school and your gym teacher telling you about the President’s Council on Physical Fitness award? I remember thinking that would be cool, but I was never motivated enough to actually go for it. I am facing the prospect of vacationing for more than half of the month of [...]

Spring In2 Action Check-In {week 3}
[ 7 ] 04/18/2012

Spring In2 Action Check-In {week 3}

Good morning, everyone!  Are you still going strong, faltering, racing to the finish? Take a look at the ACTION plan you came up with the very first day of the challenge – have you been following it? Analyze your goals – decide what you want to accomplish over the next 6 weeks. Commit to a plan [...]

Spring In2 Action Check-In {week 2}
[ 12 ] 04/11/2012

Spring In2 Action Check-In {week 2}

Good morning, ladies and gents! We are a few weeks into our newest fitness and weight loss challenge here at the Sisterhood, and hopefully you are still going strong! Remember that ACTION plan you came up with the very first day of the challenge? Have you been following it? Analyze your goals – decide what [...]

12 Songs That Will Keep Your Feet Moving and Your Butt Shrinking {giveaway}
[ 22 ] 04/08/2012

12 Songs That Will Keep Your Feet Moving and Your Butt Shrinking {giveaway}

Are you interested in getting rid of some of the junk in your trunk? Well, guess what?! You’ve come to the right little corner of the internets! Everyone knows that music is the key to getting you through a tough workout. I know music really keeps me motivated while I’m running, and a bad song [...]

My Brother and His Journey to Lose Weight and Kick Diabetes to the Curb (2nd Monthly Check-In)
[ 10 ] 04/05/2012

My Brother and His Journey to Lose Weight and Kick Diabetes to the Curb (2nd Monthly Check-In)

1st Check-In Here Hello all my new friends! First of all I want to say thank you all for the encouraging words of support. I’m still having great success on my journey, and it is time to give you an update with all that has happened in the past month. First and foremost, I have [...]

Spring In2 Action Week 1
[ 15 ] 04/04/2012

Spring In2 Action Week 1

Is it just me or did the first week of this challenge fly by? Maybe it’s because I was super busy or because I’m just getting older. It just seems like the older I get, the faster time goes. Whatever the reason, I can’t believe it is time for our first weigh in. We have [...]

Spring In2 Action: Your Motivation Board
[ 8 ] 03/31/2012

Spring In2 Action: Your Motivation Board

Remember on Wedensday when we checked in and I challenged you to create a motivation board? Well it’s time to link up! Your motivation board could be a poster or cork board on the back of your bathroom door, on the side of your fridge with magnets, or even a Pinterest board! It’s up to [...]