I have been trying really, REALLY hard to make good choices lately. I’m really trying to make the connection between what I put in my mouth and how I feel during the day or during workouts. But, come on. Everyone needs to indulge once in a while. Or five times in a … [Read more…]
We are getting down to the nitty-gritty of this challenge! How have you been doing with the challenges? Are you guzzling water, 86ing the drive-thru, and journaling your food consumption? Are you ready for your new set of fitness and non-fitness challenges? Here they are: And an extra special … [Read more…]
Welcome to our very first Shrinkvivor Tribal Council. While we didn’t really have anything to council over, we are announcing the first Physical Challenge for the Immunity Idol. The team who wins the challenge will get the Immunity Idol and will be safe from going to Exile Island at the next Tribal … [Read more…]
How many times have you heard, “DON’T DRINK YOUR CALORIES!”? Many, many, many times, right? Right. And how many times have you heard that artificial sweeteners are bad, bad, bad for you? Many times, right? (That’s true, you know. And a whole other post.) Well, what if I told you, I have … [Read more…]
If you’re new to the Sisterhood, you’re probably asking, what’s a Tworkout? Well, a Tworkout is a kick ass workout that April and I like to yell at you through your computer, via Twitter. We tweet a last chance tworkout from @shrinkingjeans every Tuesday night, during the Biggest Loser. That’s 8 … [Read more…]
Winners announced in the comments below! Congrats! In the market today, you can find so many different types of flavored sports drinks, but chances are, they’re loaded down with sugar and calories. Who wants that? Owater provides water infused with electrolytes, but free of the added … [Read more…]
It’s Tuesday, and ya’ll know what that means! It’s time to confess! How’d you do over this New Year’s weekend? Did you party hard? Did you stick to the veggie tray? It’s time to get it all out, so let’s hear it! 1. I did really good, food-wise at my friend’s New Year’s Eve party…except for … [Read more…]
Random.org generated #8 for us, so Kirsten @ Living in a Girl’s World is our WINNER!!!!!! Congratulations, hooker! We love you 🙂 We all know that keeping hydrated in the hot summer months is really important, but have you really thought about why you need to stay hydrated in the winter? Why You’re … [Read more…]
It takes 21 days to form new habits. Goodness knows I need to work on creating some new habits that I’ll stick with. I’m just as good as anyone else at declaring that I’m going to do something, then doing it for a little while, and then slowly petering out. As we all know, this journey is about … [Read more…]
I found this idea in the July/August issue of Whole Living, Body + Soul. If you don’t have a subscription to this magazine, I highly recommend it!! Don’t sweat the rising temperatures. Just drop one of these ice cubes infused with fruits, veggies, and herbs into a tall glass of water and watch the … [Read more…]
I found this recipe in my Taste of Home Comfort Foods Diet cookbook. It’s an awesome cookbook, and this recipe is the BOMB! Seriously, who knew lasagna could be healthy, and if it’s healthy, it certainly won’t taste good, right? WRONG!! Trust me on this one. My son (5) and daughter (17 months) … [Read more…]
Since we started the 30 Day Shred at the Sisterhood today, we think it would be a great idea to have a mini-challenge that revolves around water consumption! If you’re Shredding with us, you should be drinking so much water!! Water will help your muscles release the toxins and keep you from feeling … [Read more…]
Although this one’s a little higher in points, it’s still one I enjoy on special occasions! I typically double the recipe if I plan to feed the whole family. From Weight Watchers Servings: 2 Points: 9 5 oz uncooked linguini 1 1/2 oz cooked Canadian-style bacon, chopped 1 small onion(s), red, … [Read more…]
Italian style broccoli 1 bunch broccoli (1 1/4 pounds) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup water Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Cut off and separate broccoli florets. Trim the tough ends of the stalks; peel the stalks … [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…]