A few months ago when I went back to Weight Watchers, I noticed they had a couple of new workout DVDs on offer. One was a balance ball workout and the other was a kickboxing-style workout. Given I’m a total klutz not terribly coordinated when it comes to balance balls, I decided to pick up […]
First, I want to offer up the Sisterhood’s thoughts and prayers to those who might be affected by the horribly tragic earthquake in Japan. I know we have at least one Sister who is stationed in Japan, and we’re thinking of her and hoping she’s safe. Let’s talk about food. Yes, food. It is not […]
Dear Friends, I’m wondering… Will you play a game with me? Here lately, I’ve seen a lot of new faces, and I was thinking we should play a game to all get to know each other better. So this is how it’s going to work: 1. Give us your name. 2. Tell us how you […]
We made it through week 1! Are you springing into action? Revamping your eating and exercise? Renewing your goals? We hope so! This week we had some great losses from all of our Bud teams, and I’m not even going to get into the team names! LOVE THEM. All of you are so creative. We […]
Do you remember when we shared Lee’s story of loss? Hold on, let me give you a little more information. Lee is Bari’s dad. He suffered an incredible loss, and instead of losing himself in it, he FOUND himself and a new reason to live. Go read his story quick, and then come back here […]
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It’s Wednesday and I don’t get to officially check in (just give me three-ish more months, I’ll be right back here. If I’m not, hunt me down and slap my face). But YOU get to check in. So that’s what you are going to do. Yes, I’m bossy. It’s for your own good. (Can you […]
Happy Biggest Loser Tuesday everyone! You know what kills me about that show? Here I am trying to be all bad ass and kick your asses give you guys a fantastic tworkout and they go and make me cry. Thanks Biggest Loser, thanks a lot. That said! Tonight is Tworkout night! Join us on Twitter […]
Every once in a long while, I have a really good week. Fortunately, this week was one of those weeks. Unfortunately, I have True Confessions this week, LOL. So. What to do? Do I get really nitpicky about my could-have-been-better choices this week? Or do I confess what went right for me this week. How […]
Happy Sunday! You all read about the superbly awesome JEN last week, right? Well, this week she is choosing to hand the ‘light over to our very own writer, Thea! I can’t say enough about Thea. Not only is she beautiful with legs that are a mile long, she is one feisty mama with an […]
++This Giveaway is now closed++ The winners are: Ellen B. (@elliebunny24) Lainie Painie at Healthy Schmealthy Still Mary! Email your snail mail address to christieo at shrinkingjeans.net! * * * Why did the chicken cross the road? TO ESCAPE FROM MY MICROWAVE OF COURSE! I have become co-dependent on a very, very convenient chicken […]
I love having a secret code word game! We love seeing people befuddled and asking “What’s #mbm?” But even more than that, we LOVE watching you LIVING #mbm and in a good way! We’ve said no to drive-thrus, we’ve walked instead of snacked, we’ve said no to those naughty cookies that husband was meanly munching right […]
Another week has come and gone, and there is lots of good stuff out there on the internet! What are your favorite reads this week? Here are a few that have been catching my attention: It’s National Nutrition Month! Focus on making healthy food choices and fueling your body with the good stuff, as well […]
I am doing the 100 push up challenge. I did my initial test and guess who couldn’t do one military push up? Yep, that would be me. Not one stinking military push up!! I was totally ticked off. I have been working out faithfully for a few months now. Why can’t I do one military […]
We’ve all heard it over and over. If one is trying to lose weight, studies have shown that people who keep a food journal/diary are more successful at not only losing weight, but at keeping it off if they continue to track their food consumption. In fact, a 2008 study published in the American Journal […]