Who needs beer and lederhosen when you could have an Oktober Sweatfest instead? That’s right! Instead of rocking our stockings and trachtenbluse, we are celebrating in our yoga pants and moisture-wicking tees! This month we’ve got NINE different exercises for you… Squats: View squat … [Read more…]
A Brand New Weight Loss Challenge Starts TODAY, September 25th! WOOOHOOOOOOO! So what’s up with this challenge? It’s a weight loss challenge, and you lose weight for 4 weeks, and hang out with us, at the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans for the whole time. So much fun! That’s right! We’re … [Read more…]
The first time I added strength training into my fitness routine was 5 months after the birth of baby #2. I had a 3 yr old and a 5 month old, I was chunky, and TIRED. I hated the way I looked and I was determined to do something about it. I joined a gym, shelled out some mega bucks for a personal … [Read more…]
Sure, too much sugar can rot your teeth and grow your waistline. But is it “the most dangerous drug” of our time? Yes, at least according to a Dutch public health official. Paul van der Velpen, the head of Amsterdam’s health service, says sugar is an addictive drug that should be “tightly … [Read more…]
What does that say? The FINALE?! Where has the time gone, friends? How are you feeling? Have you succeeded in reaching your goals with the summer challenge? I (for once) can actually say I have lost a good deal of weight and am feeling GREAT! Who knows, by Christmas I could be near my goal weight … [Read more…]
The CDC reports that more than 33% of Americans are overweight or obese. That number is high and getting higher daily. The reason(s) for this include a number of contributing factors, but one thing remains the same: You need to eat healthy and eat clean if you want to lose weight, feel great, and … [Read more…]
Are you a runner? A biking enthusiast? A die-hard elliptical fiend? A prevalent stair-climber? Whatever may peak your interest when it comes to a good workout is most definitely something you should keep at. If you enjoy it, stick with it. An important aspect of working out and/or training for … [Read more…]
I can’t believe how fast we are flying through this challenge. We are already on week 4 with only two weeks left. I don’t know about you, but it seems like the older I get, the faster time goes. I’m sticking with this challenge pretty darn well. I’m losing pounds (although not huge amounts) and … [Read more…]
We are sailing through this weight loss challenge! Week three is done, and we’re cruising in to the second half – only 3 weeks to go. Are you seeing the results you wanted to see? I’m down a total of 9 pounds, after a pretty big loss the first week due to my clean eating reset program. … [Read more…]
Are you ready? Excited? Nervous? Dreading it? Ready or not, here it comes. That’s right. The Couch-to-5k program starts TOMORROW! It’s time to dig within yourself and awaken your inner walking or running beast. Take it one day at a time, putting one foot in front of the other. I know, it’s … [Read more…]
Hello there dear friends! How is everyone doing? How did Week 2 of the Summer Blowout Weight Loss Challenge go? Someone who I know whom shall remain nameless may have forgotten she had signed up for said challenge until it was her time to do a weekly check in post about … [Read more…]
On July 15th I wrote about doing Yoga to help lower your stress levels. Did you do your minimum of 12 days of yoga for 30 minutes a session this month? I’m disappointed to say that I did NOT end up participating in my own challenge. Pretty pathetic…BUT, I have lots of great excuses. Like my Marine … [Read more…]
Week 1 is in the books! WOOT! If you’re participating in this challenge, but haven’t mosey’d on over to our fantastic Shrinking Jeans Summer Blowout Weight Loss Challenge Facebook Group, then you. are. missing. out. Plain and simple. There is so much support and awesomeness going on over there, I … [Read more…]
I started the 28 Day Reset Detox that our resident Shrinking Jeans nutritionist Jodi developed. What the heck is a detox? This detox focuses on eliminating all the bad stuff from our bodies and foods known to cause allergies, cleansing the body from toxins and waste. The focus is on eating lean … [Read more…]
Hello Shrinkers! Are you ready to kick the last 6 weeks of summer off with an awesome Summer Blowout Weight Loss Challenge? I know I am! So what do you need to do? Well, go and weigh in right now. Jump on the scale and kiss that number goodbye. While you’re at it, take some before pictures and … [Read more…]