Days spent training: 126 Funds raised for the LLS by Team Shrinking Jeans: $43,725.65 Funds raised by all San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll TNT participants: over $12 million Miles ran/walked: over 200 Toenails lost: 2.5 and growing Injuries and tears shed: so many
Laughs, hugs, and smiles: Far outnumbered the tears and injuries.
A year ago, I could not run more than […]
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I’m not sure what you guys think of those of us who write for Shrinking Jeans.
I’m not sure if you think “wow, those chicks have their #$#@% together all of the time…. they know exactly what to write and when to write it….they are so awesome….they are pillars of strength when it comes to this […]
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The winners of the Team Shrinking Jeans Bash will be picked and announced tonight on Twitter at 8 p.m. Central time. Make sure you’re following @shrinkingjeans! If you aren’t on Twitter, we’ll put the names up on this post as soon as our Twitter party is over. Look for them after 9 p.m. Central time.
We’d […]
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Welcome to today’s Sisterhood Bash Happy Hour! What’s the Sisterhood Bash? Go check it out – we’re raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and there are MANY chances to win fabulous prizes…and cash. Yes, cash. So, it’s hump day – Wednesday – I am so glad we’re halfway through the week.
AND IT’S ST. PATRICK’S […]
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****Our Team Shrinking Jeans Bash has come to an end! We are in the process of evaluating, tabulating and calculating the numbers, so stay tuned for the announcement of the winners on Wednesday!****
That’s right! You heard us, we’re hosting a bash and we are inviting you to join in the fun! We will be featuring […]
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This past week has been a huge struggle for me, workout wise. I’m hurting, and it’s kind of freaking me out. I listened to some of my fellow Sisters last week in one of our Team in Training conference calls, who were having a hell of a week LAST week. The OHMYLORDIMUSTBEOUTOFMY MIND week.
Pretty sure this […]
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What is that you say? The answer is no, we aren’t skipping a weigh-in just because we are in between challenges! Go ahead, head over to your scale, step on it, peek at your weight, and then come back here and tell us all about it. Yes, really. Today really is a weigh-in day.
How did you do? Fantabulous or craptastic?! I was […]
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Good morning Sisters and Brothers! How are you this fine Wednesday morning? Can you believe we’re on Week 5 of Rethinking our Shrink? Wow. Time really does fly when you’re having fun!!
So tell me, did you get your homework done last week? Did you read some of the letters our future selves wrote to us? […]
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ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!! I am so excited!
Remember that “little” group called Team Shrinking Jeans? You know, our 15 members strong coalition of women who have committed to running a half marathon in San Diego in June while also raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society? The team that LLS has announced as their largest Virtual Team in […]
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It’s true! Today is the final weigh-in for our Shrink-a-Versary Extravaganza Challenge. First thing I want you to do is reach around and give yourself a pat on the back for sticking with the challenge through Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. WOW!
It’s been 7 weeks, and hopefully you’ve had some great losses! […]
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****Edited to announce that the fundraising total has been lowered from $3500 to $2900!!!**** It’s officially official! Starting January 30th, 2010, the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans will be training for the San Diego Rock ‘n Roll 1/2 Marathon on June 6, 2010!
We’ve decided to go the Virtual Team In Training (VTNT) route for so many reasons. […]
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**I was beyond excited when Kirsten approached me with this idea! As you may know, I participated in Team In Training for my first (and only!) 1/2 marathon a few years ago. I walked most of it, but it was the most awesome and rewarding experiences in my life.** From Kirsten:
Hi everyone! I have some exciting […]
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Featured
- Choose You
I’m guilty of it and you probably are too. Most women are, in fact.
What am I talking about? Putting your own health on the back burner to attend to the needs (and, let’s face it, WANTS) of others. There’s laundry to wash, fold, and put away. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners to prepare. Sporting events, rehearsals, […]
New Recipe
- Makeover Nacho Beef Bake
Isn’t this a pretty picture?! I took it : ). Simple, easy, and delicious. What more could you want from a recipe? I found it difficult to control myself at one serving- that is how yummy this one is. Consider yourself forewarned! Makeover Nacho Beef Bake (online here)
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) […]