Good morning, everyone!! Today is day one, and can we tell you how excited we are? It almost feels like the weight is already lifting, like we’re finally taking charge of our diets. Woooohooooooo!!! So did you weigh-in this morning? If so, make sure to document your weight so you’ll know what your … [Read more…]
I accomplished my goal of getting to the gym every weekday morning this week! Sweet! That feels pretty dang good! Happy weekend everyone! Monday, 12/1: 30 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes bike, 30 minutes arm/ab weights. Tuesday, 12/2: 30 minutes elliptical, 15 arc trainer, 30 minutes leg/ab … [Read more…]
This post is brought to you by Lisa Mo’, one of our new contributors! She’ll be around, posting more of her thoughts, as she prepares to get on the Shrinking Jeans bandwagon for good. ……9 weeks ago, to be exact. Some women are fortunate enough to lose the baby weight with little to no thought … [Read more…]
The holidays have kicked my butt. Having friends over and cooking and cleaning (non-stop) and running errands have taken their toll on me. And my butt. I’m so ready for the challenge, which starts tomorrow! So ready. I’m ready to take control of what goes into my mouth and I’m ready for some … [Read more…]
So, how did everyone do over the holiday weekend? I did not do so hot myself. I had a little bit of every dish for dinner, but I also had a few more beers than necessary. And my self-control this weekend was all downhill from there. We went to stay with Justin at the rig for a few days, and I’m … [Read more…]
Another one from my friend, Megan. She had a great idea to use leftover turkey in place of the chicken! Servings: 8 WW Points/serving: 5 Ingredients 8 item(s) Pillsbury Grands! Homestyle Reduced-Fat Buttermilk Biscuit(s) 10 1/2 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Chicken Soup 6 oz cooked chicken … [Read more…]
My good friend Megan shared this recipe with me and it is super yummy. Easy too, which I love since I am not the biggest fan of cooking! Servings: 12 WW Points/serving: 7 Ingredients 16 oz uncooked spaghetti 13 oz canned chicken 10 1/2 oz Campbell’s 98% Fat-Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup 10 1/2 oz … [Read more…]
Lets see, if I do the math correctly (yes i’m counting on my hand…sheesh)today is the 6th day of my new weight loss journey. 6 days already? really? wow. Most importantly, I still feel really good about it. Although I haven’t recorded every meal for each day, I did plan out my breakfast, snacks … [Read more…]
If you are planning on traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, chances are you will be skimping on the exercise. I know that I rarely get my workouts in when I am out of town. There are plenty of ways to get some exercise done while being away from the gym and without lugging a bunch of heavy … [Read more…]
The day is here, Thanksgiving, the day where families sit around and eat. Then a few hours later after our naps we go and eat again. Well I just want to remind everyone that you hold the power. The power of self control. Before you set out for the day make a plan. Plan your attack on Thanksgiving … [Read more…]