The holidays are a notoriously hard time to maintain your weight, much less even dream of losing weight. But you know what? With a lot of determination, some good old-fashioned support from your cheering section here at the Sisterhood, and the right tools, you CAN do it. Today is the day! Our Get … [Read more…]
I’m not going to lie, we are going to have SO much AWESOME stuff going on between now and Christmas. You’ll probably lose a few pounds just trying to keep up with all the awesome that is our Holiday Wellness Challenge. It’s going to be so much fun! I’m not going to waste any more time hyping it … [Read more…]
Today is Veteran’s Day so I wanted to honor our military veterans because I believe they are worthy of our honor. I come from a long line of veterans from many branches of services and I am very proud of how they have served this country to make it a better place to live. In … [Read more…]
Today is DAY one of our awesome group weight loss challenge and DietBet: Get Off Your Broom, and Get Movin’! If you haven’t already registered, it’s not too late! The pot is up to $9,425! It’s time to get into high gear before the end of the year! Did you know there are only 84 days left in 2014? … [Read more…]
Happy Wednesday fellow shrinking sisters! Our Back to Basics Challenge weight loss challenge has come to and end and it’s time to keep moving forward on our journey. I’m excited to tell you that we’re going to keep rolling with a new DietBet Game (who doesn’t love a DietBet game?!), and of course we … [Read more…]
It’s Cinco de Mayo- Ole!!!! First, a quick history lesson on what Cinco de Mayo actually is. According to History.com, “Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor … [Read more…]
So, now that we have survived Thanksgiving, it’s time to look ahead to the next month staring straight at us. DECEMBER! Can you believe tomorrow is Dec. 1, already? The pace of life starts to really pick up right about NOW. Houses to decorate, gifts to buy, Mall Santas to visit, parties to … [Read more…]
People work hard to play hard. There are few things in life people anticipate with greater excitement than their vacations, and yet there are always unfortunate souls whose trips abroad, or even to the sun-soaked beaches to avoid the harsh cold holidays, are derailed by unforeseen calamities like … [Read more…]
I know everyone has been anxiously waiting for the list of winners- here it is! The Winners Nuun- 4pk of Nuun- Cara Cochran Busenhart FuelBelt- Revenge R20 (2 bottle) Nan Lewellen Ribbonful- one package of headbands and one package of hair ties Melissa Hazek SparkleTech Skirt by … [Read more…]
Can you believe it’s December first? Father Time, what the heck are ya trying to do to me, I ask you?! Are you all ready for all that this month will bestow on you? The hectic schedule, the maxed out calendar of commitments, with a dose of guilt thrown in from time to time for good measure? The … [Read more…]
It is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States The day where we give thanks In no particular order, I am thankful for: my family my health my running legs my iPod The Sisterhood What will I be doing today to keep the damage to my waistline at a minimum?! EXERCISE! … [Read more…]
Thanksgiving. Christmas. Hannuakah. Kwanza. New Year’s Eve. New’s Year’s Day. A lot of holidays happen during the next six weeks. It’s a love-hate relationship: you love to eat everything but you hate how it makes you feel and look. If you are like me, it does appear that my jeans shrink … [Read more…]
I’m normally a green bean casserole girl, but I came across this recipe and I think I might have to give it a try this year! Heck, it’s really a recipe you could use all year long. Gather: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup of olive oil 3 … [Read more…]
Why do we over eat around the holidays? That’s simple! There’s an abundance of tasty treats and delicious dishes just hanging around begging to sampled, tasted, tested, and gobbled up. I remember when I worked in an office. Good gracious, the conference room, the break room, the kitchen, they were … [Read more…]