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Category: LOSE IT

Toot Your Horn Tuesday
[ 8 ] 03/13/2012

Toot Your Horn Tuesday

Does this look familiar to you? It looks very familiar to me. It has kind of become my new best friend. I’ve got some horn tooting to do, girlfriends. So, listen up because I’m proud of myself this week. Last month, I did the Fab Ab February ab workout. Bari had posted it and I [...]

[ 6 ] 03/07/2012

Weekly Check-In {March 7}

It’s Wednesday weigh-in/check-in day. It’s our first weigh-in without a challenge going on in awhile. It still counts though. You can’t slack off just because it’s not challenge time. Head to the scale and check out what it says. Then come back here and leave us the results in the comments. If you are blogging [...]

Who’s Going To Join Me?
[ 6 ] 03/02/2012

Who’s Going To Join Me?

Have you ever heard the quote, “This time next year, you’ll wish you started today.”? I ran across it earlier this winter and it kind of spoke to me. It got me thinking about all the times that I put off starting something till tomorrow. I am the worst during summer vacation from school. I [...]

Introducing….My Brother and His Journey to Lose Weight and Kick Diabetes to the Curb
[ 26 ] 03/01/2012

Introducing….My Brother and His Journey to Lose Weight and Kick Diabetes to the Curb

Today, I bring you a special post….very special to me.  See, my brother Greg has embarked on his own weight loss journey and asked if he could write something up for Shrinking Jeans (that’s us up above).  He wanted to write his story and be accountable to others, in addition to himself. I may have [...]

Shrink Yo Self in 2012/ Final Weigh In
[ 9 ] 02/29/2012

Shrink Yo Self in 2012/ Final Weigh In

Wait. WAIT. This challenge is over? It’s February 29 already?! Read it and weep, peeps. This challenge is in the books. Over. Done with. Finito. By now, you know the drill. Weigh, blog, check in.  Let us know – how did this challenge go for you? Did you reach all or most of your goals? [...]

Shrink Yo’ Self in 2012/ Week 8 Weigh-In
[ 2 ] 02/22/2012

Shrink Yo’ Self in 2012/ Week 8 Weigh-In

Hiddey Ho- it’s the eighth week of our challenge, with only one week to go.  Where did the time fly off too?  Yes, you have one week to kick it into high gear and to finish strong.  How are you doing?  Have you been doing your ‘thang and watching the numbers shrink on the scale? [...]

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 / Week 7 Weigh In
[ 9 ] 02/15/2012

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 / Week 7 Weigh In

Good morning shrinkers! If my calendar is right, today is Wednesday and that means it’s a weigh in day. It might be a check in day, if you are one of those lucky people who are already at your goal weight. It is hard to believe that there are only two weeks left in this [...]

Shrink Yo’ Self in 2012 (Week 6)
[ 11 ] 02/08/2012

Shrink Yo’ Self in 2012 (Week 6)

Good morning everyone! Isn’t today just beautiful? Today is Wednesday (in case you didn’t already know that) and you know that that means! It’s time to check-in (or weigh-in if you’re a shrinker)! Did you have a good week? Sunday was Super Bowl, so I know that may have been a challenge for some of [...]

What Does Groundhog Day Have In Common With Fitness?
[ 2 ] 02/02/2012

What Does Groundhog Day Have In Common With Fitness?

Happy Groundhog Day! Today’s the day we learn our (possible) collective fate, the prediction from a tiny little furry creature in a hole: will we get 6 more weeks of the treadmill or bike trainer? (Yes). You may be wondering what on earth fitness and Groundhog Day might have in common but I assure you [...]

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 (Week 5)
[ 14 ] 02/01/2012

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 (Week 5)

The Weigh In Happy Wednesday, Shrinkers!!  Wow, here we are in February already!  How is that even possible?!  It seems like just a week or so ago that it was the start of the New Year and our first challenge of 2012!  So far, we’ve completed four full weeks of the challenge which means it’s [...]

Shrink Yo Self in 2012  (Week 4)
[ 9 ] 01/25/2012

Shrink Yo Self in 2012 (Week 4)

The Weigh In Good morning, everyone! Wakey wakey eggs and (turkey) bakey! It’s a new day, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, are you ready to step on the scale? I am sure that it’s going to be nice to you today, I just have a feeling! You’ve worked hard this week, you [...]

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 {week 3}
[ 13 ] 01/18/2012

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 {week 3}

Sorry this post is up so late today, friends! Looks like somebody forgot to check the calendar this week! The Weigh-In Alrighty, get on the scale if you haven’t already! Fill in your numbers down below in the form, blog about your week, go offer your Shrinking Friends some support and encouragement, I’m sure they [...]

Recipe: Dijon Shrimp
[ 4 ] 01/15/2012

Recipe: Dijon Shrimp

I’m a huge fan of seafood, especially shrimp.  It’s one of my favorite types of seafood to cook at home because it’s quick, easy, and is a great fit with my Weight Watchers food plan. I recently came across this recipe for Dijon Shrimp.  Unfortunately, I don’t remember exactly where I found it, but it’s [...]

[ 14 ] 01/13/2012

It’s Never Too Late!

I am 57 years old. I am overweight and not in the best shape. I don’t always eat as well as I should. I don’t always exercise like I should. I don’t get enough sleep. I don’t drink enough water. I rarely take my vitamins. I drink way too much diet coke. I think you [...]

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 {Week 2}
[ 47 ] 01/11/2012

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 {Week 2}

Yippee, it’s Wednesday and you know what that means?  It means we all get to weigh-in and share it with each other- how exciting!!!!  It’s our second week of weighing in and I Hope everyone’s scale is moving in the right direction : ).  Go ahead, kick off your shoes clothes and go weigh yourself. [...]