Today, Jacqueline, aka Fitarella, wraps up her 3 part series on Eating Disorders on Diabulimia, Exercise Addiction, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. You can find Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. So many thanks go out to Jacq for taking the time to put all of this into words for us. It is our hope that if … [Read more…]
This week Jacqueline, aka Fitarella, is sharing her experience and extensive knowledge of Eating Disorders with the Sisterhood. You can see Part 1 of her series here. Yesterday we started off the series with an overview of factors that can contribute to the development of an Eating Disorder and a … [Read more…]
This week, we’re bringing you a 3-part series from Jacqueline, aka Fitarella, titled Eating Disorders 101. Below is part 1, which focuses on the types of Eating Disorders and their symptoms, and parts 2 & 3 will follow on Wednesday and Thursday. I started dieting when I was 8, went to my … [Read more…]
During the 2nd week of November (ha, you thought I was gonna say December, huh?) I filled out the comment section of this blog post in hopes of winning the up and coming new Wii Game from EA Sports – More Workouts. I was really excited about the new game and new challenge that was going to start the … [Read more…]
Today is our One-Year Anniversary! We have been through so much this year. Faces have come and gone, but there are some very special women who have been with us since the very beginning! A few weeks ago, I asked them all to share their stories with us. I have to admit, I teared up reading each and … [Read more…]
**I was beyond excited when Kirsten approached me with this idea! As you may know, I participated in Team In Training for my first (and only!) 1/2 marathon a few years ago. I walked most of it, but it was the most awesome and rewarding experiences in my life.** From Kirsten: Hi everyone! I … [Read more…]
I took a trip down memory lane this week, Sisterhood-style. I went and read posts from the very beginning of Shrinking Jeans. Almost a whole year has gone by. Sisters (and brothers) have come and gone, some of you have just come upon us, but there are a select few who were there for us the FIRST … [Read more…]
When we put out the call for new contributors here at the Sisterhood, Rebecca from I Wanna to be a Domestic Goddess, emailed me immediately! We asked her to share her ‘ah-HA! moment with us, and she certainly delivered. It never ceases to amaze me that so many of us have these moments in childhood … [Read more…]
One of the winners from the EA Sports Active giveaway we did a few weeks ago is giving us her perspective on the 30 Day Challenge. Please give a warm welcome to Sue from Loads of Pink! Sue- Loads of Pink Age 37 I’ve got three girls – hence the blog name Loads of Pink [laundry- that is]; ages 8, 5 … [Read more…]
When we put our our call for new contributors here at the Sisterhood, Jennette was one of the first to respond. She had stumbled on our EA Sports review and was excited by what she found here. She really wanted to share her story with us, and I am excited to bring it to you! Meet Jennette! I’ve … [Read more…]
The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans is looking for fresh perspectives on weight loss, health, diet, fitness and well-being. Do you think you have what it takes? What does it take? you ask. Great question! I love that you’re already jumping in and trying to figure it out! We’re looking for … [Read more…]
I am forever in awe of Christie O. This past Sunday, she completed her FIRST triathlon and we are so proud of her! She wrote about her experience on her weekly Mantra Monday post and I am reposting it here with her permission so that all of you can be inspired! HERE IT IS! A Mantra Monday best told … [Read more…]
I asked Beckie from BornFit if she would consider doing a guest post for us and lucky for us, she agreed! Here is what she has to say: Before my husband and I had children we hiked just about every weekend. Since the children came along we have sort of left our hiking adventures behind. Until … [Read more…]
Last week on her weigh-in post, Christie, from Baby Tea Leaves, touched on a subject I’ve been thinking a lot about. Okay, she more than touched on it, she smacked it all around and called it names! I loved her post so much, I asked her permission to re-post it here. I think it’s something all of us … [Read more…]
I recently came across Devin Alexander on Twitter and asked if she would be willing to share some of her recipes with all of us here at Shrinking Jeans! She agreed and I am so excited to be able to share these delicious, quick, and EASY recipes with all of you over the next few weeks! Thanks so … [Read more…]