When you first start trying to lose weight, it feels like no one really believes that you’re going to stick it out. Ya know, based on past histories if you have them, like me.
At first there’s resistance. You get a lot of questions. A lot of tests. “Mom, can we buy those cookies? Honey, do you […]
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Good morning!! Time for another Monday Project linkup and this one’s fun because it’s all about YOU! Well, they all are, really, but this one’s really about how freakin’ cool you are and how much you rock. The task: List 5 ways (or more) that you rock. So go ahead. Tell us how you’re awesome.
I mentioned […]
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Well good morning to you, and you and you over there in the cubicle at work. Welcome back to another Thursday Three here at Shrinking Jeans where we list three things to chat about. Yes, we want you to join in on the list of three too! After all, it is all about sharing, right?
This past […]
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**Look down below to see the winner!**
Let me just say this right out of the gate — I love the line of snacks made by Pirate Brands. LOVE. They offer Pirate’s Booty, Original Tings, and Smart Puffs. The snacks are all-natural, gluten-free, and offer certain products that are vegan-friendly as well. Remember puffcorn? Well, Pirate’s […]
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HOLLA Sisters (and brothers)! Good Weigh-in Wednesday morning! We’re so happy to see you beautiful, shining face (and your bed-head)! You know the drill!
Run, don’t walk, to your scales right now! Strip down, pee, and jump on. Did the number go down? Did it stay the same? Go up (ugh)? No matter what the number did, […]
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So much tragedy has been happening in the world lately and if you are anything like me, you have probably sat and watched the Haiti coverage with tears streaming down your face while you call your husband and beg him to let you adopt a Haitian child. It’s so easy to fall so quickly into […]
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*Updated! Check the end of the comments for the winner. Thanks to all who participated!
If you’ve been on the Weight Watchers forums, or read Hungry Girl, you’ve more than likely run across a lot of talk about VitaTops. Personally, I’d heard a lot but had never tried Vita Tops or any of the Vitalicious. And […]
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Winners have been chosen! See the comments below to see if you’re one of the lucky 5!!
Ahhhhh. Bob Greene. I can see why Oprah loves him so much. He’s cute, has a nice, encouraging voice, doesn’t cuss or yell at you, he’s thorough in his instructions, AND he looks good in a tight t-shirt. Plus, […]
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Yay! It’s Friday!! That must mean it’s time for something that rhymes with the Schmonday Schmoject! Yep, it’s the MONDAY PROJECT! This Monday Project was special, it was supposed to be a little funner than last week’s (which totally made me cry by the way, and I mean reading about everyone’s journey!)
This week, we worked […]
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It’s Thursday Three day!! If you’re new to our wonder and fabulous SISTERHOOD, the Thursday Three is a list of three things. What kind of list, you ask? Well, a list of just about anything we want. And we’re asking you (yes, YOU) to join us. I would dare you, but I’m told that daring […]
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It’s Wednesday, folks! What are you waiting for?? Go jump on the scale! How did Week 2 go for you?? Did you get what you expected? Do your results match what you put into this week? Tell us all about how it went!! Leave your results and/or blog post link in our comments.
If you are just […]
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Good morning, sweet shrinkers! Welcome to True Confessions Tuesday, a place where we share all our dirty secrets and check our bull at the door. I, myself, am having a mini-pity party here. And my confessions are as follows:
1. We got hit with the most evil stomach flu ever (as I have already reported — it aided in […]
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How fitting, since it’s “Motivation Monday” and all! Welcome two The Monday Project, week #2: The Motivation Wall!!
By the way, have you read everyone’s Monday Project #1, Project “Me”? Have you done yours yet? (You can still link up if you want, there is no deadline! However, the earlier you link up, the more people will […]
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Since I was a little kid, I’ve always been negative realistic. In some ways, it serves me well, but largely it sets me up for failure. After all, it’s a defense mechanism. Expect the worst, but hope for the best – and by anticipating bad things, I may not try as hard to meet my […]
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**Winners are announced below! Congrats! Please send an email to: [email protected] with your contact info within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected!**
Are you a snacker like me? Like the crunch of something yummy? How about the combination of sweet and spicy? These simple pretzels will satisfy any snack craving, especially mine.
Spiced Honey […]
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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) […]