One of the things we all struggle with while trying to lose weight is eating in moderation. Above that? Eating in moderation during the holidays. Holiday get togethers are traditionally centered around food, which pretty much sucks because it’s nearly impossible to turn down my sister’s … [Read more…]
Monday, April 6th, marks the first of the 30 day Shred Challenge. What does this mean for you? Lots of sweat, sore legs, burning arms, sore abs and maybe even some tears. And no, I’m not trying to scare you, I’m just telling you what to expect. But I want to tell you what else to expect. (I … [Read more…]
Listen, I’m about to embark on day 4 of shredding and I have good news. I’m not as sore as I was yesterday morning! I actually feel quite good! Which is good because yesterday morning I stood at the top of my stairs and considered rolling down the stairs, I thought that it probably wouldn’t hurt … [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe that a little blue fish is helping to motivate me to get off my duff and do some hard core exercise today, but she is because what she says is so right on. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming… Yesterday I shredded for the first time and it was really, really, really hard. … [Read more…]
The girls and boy here at Shrinking Jeans have probably the coolest giveaway ever that starts RIGHT NOW. On Monday, Arpil 6th, we will be hosting the Shrinking Jeans 30 Day Shred Challenge. I know many of you know what the 30 Day Shred Challenge is, but I know many of you have probably never even … [Read more…]
I just came across these two articles that I think we all need to read. The first one, is here, it highlights the best fast food restaurant for healthier eating, on the list are restaurants like Chic-fil-A, Taco Bell, Subway and Wendy’s, and more! Check it out. As much as we all know that eating … [Read more…]
Do not adjust your computer monitors. It is Beth, finally posting on the Shrinking Jeans site and while I’m doing that, I’m eating an apple. Which can only mean one really cool and very important thing: I am finally inspired to lose weight. We all know that you can’t take a weight loss plunge … [Read more…]
I know I haven’t been around much, but I promise I have my reasons. The good news? I’m still watching my weight and still making sure my LOSER HUSBAND is still getting good a nutritional meal at night. (most times.) One thing that we needed in our house was a nice digital food scale. I am all … [Read more…]
So, are you ready? We hope so, we’re not just ready ourselves to jump on this weight loss wagon, we are ready to have you join us! Here’s how it will work. Every week, (after this week, it will be every Wednesday,) you’ll write a post on your personal blog about the challenge, you’ll then come here … [Read more…]
.!.We have a sneaking suspicion that there are many of you that WANT to join the challenge, that NEED to join the challenge but there is something stopping you. Which is okay, not everyone is going to be jumping up and down excited about losing weight. It could be what you want most in this world, … [Read more…]
Well, well, well. If it isn’t DAY ONE of the challenge and I’ve got a bad case of the pre-menstrual munchies. Figures, doesn’t it? But that’s okay. I like a good challenge. I can handle it. (Which is a total lie.) I just want to eat ALL DAMN DAY. I was great during the day today, I had a … [Read more…]
We’re just a bunch of girls (and one boy), who want to lose weight. That’s how this website was formed. Except THIS website, isn’t just about us. It’s about YOU, too. It’s about us. It’s about doing this incredibly difficult thing, weight loss, and having a place to share our triumphs and our … [Read more…]