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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 [...]

A Blast From the Past – Dress for Success
[ 8 ] 05/11/2012

A Blast From the Past – Dress for Success

As I was sitting around thinking about what to write, I realized that I’ve been going through my closet a lot lately. Which made me think of this post I wrote a couple years back. It’s definitely still pertinent, so take another look, if you please.   While clothes may not make the woman, they [...]

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 [...]

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 2012
[ 25 ] 03/28/2012

Spring In2 ACTION 2012

WELCOME to the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans! If you’re new around these parts, we are so happy you’re here! You can get more acquainted with the Sisterhood by snooping around the Start Here page. Spring In2 Action is our newest online, community-based NO FAIL weight-loss and fitness challenge! Seriously, and there’s no ‘magic’ pills or [...]

Getting to the end result
[ 3 ] 03/20/2012

Getting to the end result

When I started this whole weight loss thing, I don’t think I had a clear idea of what was in store for me. I had my map, I had my tools, but I didn’t realize what an adventure it would be. I’m not sure if I realized how long it would take. I’m not sure [...]

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 [...]

Do You Eat Healthy? Ask your Kids! (A Funny Project.)
[ 10 ] 02/10/2012

Do You Eat Healthy? Ask your Kids! (A Funny Project.)

This week my Kindergartner had homework. There were little boxes on the paper and in each box he was supposed to write down something on our grocery list, spell it out how it sounds and then draw a picture to go with it. The example they gave was a picture of an apple and the [...]

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 [...]

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 {new challenge}
[ 23 ] 01/01/2012

Shrink Yo’Self in 2012 {new challenge}

Happy New Year, friends! Are you so excited to start this year with a bang? Are you overflowing with ideas, plans, and resolutions? Yes? SO ARE WE! The Challenge We have a brand-spankin’ new challenge for 2012! I will get into the details down below! This challenge is open to both Shrinkers and Non-Shrinkers! Anyone [...]

Our 2011 Ultimate SHRINKVIVOR: Whitney!
[ 6 ] 11/23/2011

Our 2011 Ultimate SHRINKVIVOR: Whitney!

We crowned the winner of our SHRINKVIVOR challenge last week, and we thought it was only right to get her thoughts on the whole losing weight/getting healthy journey! Here’s what Whitney had to say: I wish I could say that my Weight Loss Journey began with a bang, that I woke up one morning with [...]

Menu Plan Your Butt Off! {October 16, 2011}
[ 4 ] 10/16/2011

Menu Plan Your Butt Off! {October 16, 2011}

SUNDAY: White Chicken Chili. Cooler weather and football calls for chili and sweatpants. MONDAY: Parmesan-Sage Pork Loin. TUESDAY: Easy Chicken-Mushroom Quesadillas. WEDNESDAY: Italian Vegetable Hoagies. THURSDAY: Spiced Chicken with Couscous Salad. FRIDAY: Margherita Pizza. SATURDAY: Salmon and grilled veggies. SNACKS: Low-Fat Pumpkin Chip Muffins, Apple Bites DESSERTS: Monkey Bars Grocery List Meat/Fish/Poultry 6 lbs boneless, [...]

[ 11 ] 09/29/2011

SHRINKVIVOR Announcement & Mini-Challenge {week 1}

Good afternoon, everyone! How are you doing? Are you off to a great shrinktastic start to our new challenge? Hopefully, you remembered to check-in yesterday! There were several people who didn’t and many of you who got a little confused or forgot. Those of you who were late but got a hold of us in [...]

Wednesday Check-in (9/14)
[ 17 ] 09/14/2011

Wednesday Check-in (9/14)

Good day, friends! Are we ready to to check in today? It is Wednesday, you know, and that’s what we do on Wednesdays. Things don’t always turn out like we planned, and then sometimes they do but nonetheless, we do it anyway because like its name, it keeps us “in check”. Clever, right? So scamper [...]

Sister Spotlight: Jill!
[ 5 ] 08/28/2011

Sister Spotlight: Jill!

Name: Jilly Blog: I am a terrible blogger, haven’t updated my blog in a LONG time! Jauntily Jogging Jilly  I promise I will try harder to update it! :) Twitter: @ginny212 Age: 34 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Tell us about your family.  I have been with my hubby for 15 years and married for 9.  I have [...]