We’ve challenged you to maintain or lose throughout the holiday season, and so many of you are doing just that! Two full weeks into the challenge are we are getting some great feedback from all of you. Congrats on making it through another week without having to resort to wearing drawstring yoga pants! Here are our […]
It’s November and we’ve got a new daily workout routine for you! By the time December rolls around, you can plan on being a leaner, toner version of yourself. The Thanksgiving turkey won’t be the only one with trimmings! This daily workout routine can be used to supplement your current fitness routine {you do have […]
It took me awhile, but I’ve learned that if I don’t like it, I won’t do it. I know that I need to exercise, but I had to figure out what makes me want to exercise. You have to like what you are doing. And finally, I do!! I was kind of lost for a […]
Hey, friends! How are you? How was your week? Tell us below! I’m going to change things up a bit today. We are looking for input on The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans, specifically, we want YOUR input. Take a minute and tell us your thoughts, m’kay? Pretty please? What do you like/dislike about The […]
The new calendar for writing assignments came out last week. I saw that my first post was on October 6 and it said Saturday Review. I immediately knew what I would do. I had received a new FitBit to replace my old one that had broken. Somehow, somewhere, it was just gone one day. I […]
Good morning shrinkers! How are you doing this fine Fall morning? I only have a few minutes (because HELLO I waited to the last minute), so let’s get to it! How are you doing with your weight loss journey this week? Did the cooler weather spur you to get outside more? Personally right now, I’m […]
I have been doing a lot of walking and hiking lately. The picture is from Sunday when I went and did some hiking out at Coffee Creek Park with Katie and Hoss. I liked being out with them because Hoss doesn’t let you stop and rest. He keeps you moving at all times. Tonight, I […]
There once was a woman from Belgium, Whose waistline had taken to bulgin’, She cut back on the cake, Long walks did she take, And now the scale once more is budgin’. That’s right, baby! I’m on my way back down to my happy weight. Only three more pounds to go! And honestly, I haven’t […]
I was reading Lisa’s post from yesterday and was struck by how she was embracing who/where she is right now, most specifically with her running. While I’m not a runner, her post really got me thinking about how often I sell myself short, too. I let myself get discouraged by how much weight I […]
Ok people, it’s that time of the week again. Time to don your birthday suit and hop on that scale and see what’s happenin’! Or, if you are like me lately, what isn’t happenin’! What’s that you say? You need a nudge? How about this one for your body and this one for your soul? […]
As I type this, my kids are in bed. This is probably the first time in two months they have been down before 10. You know what that means… SCHOOL IS STARTING! With school comes a ROUTINE. With a routine comes EXERCISE. I am sooooo looking forward to getting my groove back. Granted, I’m not […]
It’s been awhile since I’ve done the tooting around here! Hold on while I grab a shovel, I might have to dig REAL DEEP! I kid… sort of. So, last week, I drug my ass to my local YMCA… you know, the one I used to visit on a regular basis. I got on a […]
With apologies to Simon and Garfunkel: Hello tracking, my old friend I’ve come to need you once again Because of pounds slowly creeping On my frame while I was “sleeping” ‘Cause the issues that were planted in my brain Still remain I find I need your guidance. So. There it is. Me saying I’m no […]
OK ladies (and gents)! I am on vacation this weekend in Florida so I am going to keep this short and sweet. It’s that day of the week where we check-in with each other and let our sisters know how we are doing. So I ask you- How are you doing? I’m sure you are […]
Finding Motivation When You’re Losing Weight Finding motivation for weight loss and getting healthy is something millions of people struggle with every single day. There are numerous websites and studies, and even people who tell you hundreds of ways to stay motivated. Set goals! Have a plan! Put it on the calendar! Plan your meals! […]