tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79998408420403996702024-03-05T06:10:22.436-08:00Skinny Mescrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-86890369129950925142012-02-01T11:25:00.000-08:002012-02-01T11:25:09.397-08:00It's been 5 months...So I popped over to Skinny Me today...it's been 5 months since I've been here. In that 5 months I haven't lost or gained anything physically BUT I have learned so much!!<br />
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It's February 1st and I have decided to start this blog back up again. The past month I have worked on giving up sugar, eating non-processed foods, keeping a food journal and adding more workouts into my days.<br />
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I haven't been perfect in any of these endeavors but I have come a long way.<br />
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So I am back...I am want to blog about my journey....because for the first time in a very long time {years} I am being patient with myself. I am allowing myself time to relearn new habits.<br />
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I hope you'll join me and that I may inspire you in some small way.<br />
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If you're still here I would love for you to say HI!scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-91154449982702610072011-08-12T11:20:00.001-07:002011-08-12T11:20:35.127-07:00Day FiveI am down 4 pounds!! Feeling good today. I will post more information later along with my food journal:)<br />
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How are YOU doing?scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-68038208237856213322011-08-10T18:38:00.000-07:002011-08-10T18:38:58.948-07:00Day Three<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a good one!</span><br />
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I woke up ready for the day. Today's message from the book I'm using was so true..."Today you''' notice it getting a bit easier.". I agree. I haven't craved sweets, my portions have been small and I've been full and I couldn't wait to walk.<br />
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Today was upper body.<br />
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I skipped out again. I am <span style="font-size: large;">just so nervous. It seems whenever I lift anything my neck and shoulders ache for days and I end up with a migraine.</span> Very frustrating!! I think what I'll do tomorrow is the moves without the weights...just think it's good to do something.<br />
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As of this morning the scales says I'm down 2 pounds and I put a pair of shorts on that normally is too snug. They felt great all day!<br />
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I am not eating everything from the book but eating healthy and comparable to the foods in the book.<br />
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All in all<b> I am very pleased with the motivation</b> it is providing me!!<br />
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<i>How is your week?</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-13176703042640403932011-08-09T21:41:00.000-07:002011-08-09T21:41:47.589-07:00Day Two<span style="font-size: large;">Woke up achy today. My neck, shoulders</span> and head hurt so bad...my energy level was low and really wasn't sure how today would go.<br />
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So proud of what I did in spite of the pain.<br />
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I watched everything I put in my mouth, wrote it down and ate only quality foods. That's what Chris had me focus on today...<i>quality vs. quantity</i>. She reminded me how my day is affected by the foods I choose to eat. So true.<br />
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Today was lower body/abs and walking. To be honest...I just couldn't bring myself to do abs today. I did walk for 46 minutes, doing walking lunges and lots of hills. My legs are on fire tonight. Love it!<br />
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Out of 5 stars I give myself a 4 today.<br />
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<i>"Our thoughts and imaginations are the only real limits to our possibilities." -Orison S. Marden</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-31482660439254469032011-08-08T21:23:00.000-07:002011-08-08T21:23:59.549-07:00Day One<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I began Chris Freytag's</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">"2-Week Total Body Turnaround".</span></b><br />
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Here's the rundown of my day...<br />
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I focused on my upper body and core. Today's exercises included bicep curls and tricep curls. Plus ab work. Chris suggests you start out light and slow your first day especially if it's been awhile since you lifted. It had been nearly 6 months for me...so I did take it easy. It sure <b>felt good </b>though.<br />
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And even though I intended to do my work this morning I didn't make it to my home gym till around 2:15. I was committed though and got the work done.<br />
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Chris suggests that we need to learn the <i>"3 C's" of weight loss.</i> They are....<b>commitment, consistency </b>and <b>convenience</b>.<br />
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I love her advice on commitment...<br />
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<i>"It all comes down to squeezing it in. The We're all busy and have endless lists but keeping fit is important to me, so I look at it like the other things I need to do."</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was committed today</span>. I ate small portions, lots of fruit and veggies, drank my water and ended my night with an hour and 10 minute power walk with a friend.<br />
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<i>G</i>oing to bed feeling so good about myself.<br />
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<i>"Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the road blocks that lie before you." -Denis Waitley, motivational speaker</i><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444;">What are you committed to? Please let me know!</span></b><i> </i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-46923167373450310092011-08-07T14:44:00.000-07:002011-08-07T14:55:11.625-07:00Preparing...<span style="font-size: large;">So tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life.</span><br />
Yep.<br />
I'm gonna do it this time.<br />
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I mean I say that every time.<br />
But somehow I mean it.<br />
After all it's only 2 weeks.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I can commit to anything for 2 weeks.</span><br />
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In the 2-Week Total Body Turn-Around, there is a "Commitment Contract" for me to fill out and sign. Here it is....<br />
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<div style="color: #3d85c6; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">My Commitment Contract</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I am starting this program on this day</b>...Monday, August 8th, 2011. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Because</b>...I am tired of feeling squishy. I am tired of none of my clothes fitting. I have to wear a bigger size and that's just not acceptable. I feel overwhelmed by my weight. I tire more easily and I just don't feel as confident as I know I can. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>At the end of 2 weeks I want to feel</b>...energized. Like I am on my way to making healthy, life changes. Thinner and more confident. Proud that I stuck with something and finished it! I also want to be in the habit of exercising daily with both cardio and weights again. I miss that!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>When the 2 weeks are over, I will</b>...be proud of ME. Proud that I did it! I know this will give me the energy and confidence boost I need in other areas of my life. I will also continue to exercise and make better food choices so I can get to my ultimate goal weight. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>In the past</b>, I have started my weight loss journey only to give up within a few weeks or even days. I always give in to sweets. That seems to be my downfall these days. Also chips. I start strong but never do I finish strong.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My lack of planning and preparing <b>has typically stood in the way of my accomplishing similar goals.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I will sidestep these obstacles this time by</b> staying on top of this program by planning my time and not using TV or housework or whatever as an excuse.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is an excerpt from the book that really speaks to me...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">"What you do and think over the next 2 weeks will have a profound impact on your success both in the near term and in the distant future. Two weeks, when compared to your entire life, is nothing-a mere blip. But when you consider these 2 weeks being the launching point toward eating more healthfully and exercising regularly, the shift is monumental." </span></i> </div><br />
So tomorrow it begins. Tomorrow I am committing to eating better foods, exercising daily and drinking more water.<br />
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In the book, each day has it's own section of recipes and workouts along with a motivational quote and tips to achieve your goals. <span style="font-size: large;">My focus tomorrow is upper body and core. Two areas that need my attention desperately:) On the menu is a turkey meatball pocket,</span> fruit and Lemon Garlic Shrimp. Looking forward to that...sounds yummy.<br />
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My plan is to share here daily for the next 2 weeks. If you want to follow along...please do and be sure and let me know!! I could use the support:)<br />
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<b><i>"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." -Lou Holtz, legendary football coach</i></b>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-80011372185420633302011-08-06T07:38:00.000-07:002011-08-06T07:38:05.323-07:00Jump Start<span style="font-size: large;">So did you think</span> I wasn't coming back?:)<br />
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Oh I am here.<br />
I have been making small changes in my life so I can be healhier.<br />
I so want to focus on that right now.<br />
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In May when the headaches began coming on severe I went into a deep depression.<br />
<b>I didn't want to be around anyone.</b><br />
My family hated being around me.<br />
I was never happy.<br />
I wasn't living that's for sure.<br />
Just trying to figure out how to get through the day without pain.<br />
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But all that has changed now with my diagnosis.<br />
So the past 2 to 3 weeks I have been taking Baby Steps.<br />
Getting up an hour early to go walk {i have energy now!}.<br />
Taking 1 point popcorn to the theater instead of downing a half bucket of grease.<br />
Making sure I'm drinking water throughout my day.<br />
Washing my face.<br />
Moisturizing my skin.<br />
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I am such a "plan" person.<br />
I know that when I'm given some sort of plan...goal...it's easier for me to do the work.<br />
So I had been on the lookout for some sort of weight loss plan that I could do right at home...you see I had to quit Curves due to my neck and leg pain {yes, i still have those issues but they are MUCH better}...so home workouts are the best for me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was soooo elated when I found this little gem at Hastings Bookstore last week....</span><br />
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It was on clearance so I thought what the heck.<br />
After reading it I am sooooo excited and thankful to have found this book!!!<br />
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So this weekend I am gathering all my food and exercise equipment, creating a journal and gearing up for this Jump Start to begin on <b>Monday.</b><br />
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Currently I weigh 156.8 and my size 14 capri's aren't feeling so good. My middle is thick so shirts don't look as nice as they used to.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My goal for the next two weeks include....</span><br />
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*Down to 150<br />
*Increased energy<br />
*Improved diet {clean eating}<br />
*Look better in my snug t-shirts<br />
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Each day I will share a bit of the book with you as well as my progress.<br />
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Are you ready?<br />
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I know I sure am!!<br />
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See you Monday!:)<br />
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<b><i>"If we really want to live, we'd better start at once to try." -W. H.Auden</i></b>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-54147326039293738182011-07-28T18:26:00.000-07:002011-07-28T18:26:33.215-07:00I am here and READY!<span style="font-size: large;">Can you believe it!? I haven't posted </span>one thing here since May. Whoa.<br />
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I started getting overwhelmed with everything about then and feeling bad. I mean my body was achy and my headaches were spinning out of control. <span style="font-size: large;">After 2 specialist I am very happy to report that I have Hashimoto's Disease. It's where some months </span>I'm Hypo thyroid and some months I can be Hyper thyroid. Really, I think I've only been Hypo and I've been that for years. It's amazing how much better I"m feeling!!! I take this drug called Synthroid. It's been a lifesaver for me.:)<br />
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So anyway...I have been a busy girl with my other blog...my Artsy Blog...Words of Me Project. Art helps me get through the bad days you know...and, well to be perfectly honest...Skinny Me was just something I didn't care about. Because of the pain and worn out feeling I had all the time...I didn't care one bit about my body.<br />
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<b>But all that is about to change.</b><br />
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I feel soooo good!<br />
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And I am soooo<span style="font-size: large;"> READY to get back</span> into my healthy habits.<br />
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This week I've been walking 50 minutes to 1 hour a day and watching what I eat. Lots of veggies from the garden...so good.<br />
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I treated myself to Health magazine...so I think I'll catch up with all of you then head to my couch with magazine in hand.<br />
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<b>I am back:)</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666;">What have you been doing? How is your weight loss going?? Share any tips!</span></b>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-19538168529719206382011-05-18T16:39:00.000-07:002011-05-18T16:39:55.437-07:00On my way...<span style="font-size: large;">Just checking in for the week. Curves is going</span> beautifully. Really, this is exactly what I needed. In case you didn't know...Curves is so much more than a workout. They measure you, weigh you and motivate you. They have this really cool thing called Curves Smart...it's a computer chip that tells me when I need to workout harder, how many calories I burned and where my weak and strong parts are. Truly inspiring!<br />
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I began keeping a<span style="font-size: large;"> food journal today, too. I mean we both know that a food journal is truly necessary for </span>weight loss. It keeps us accountable. After I buy a new memory card for my camera I am gonna start posting my food again, too. That always helps me.<br />
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I am moving forward and feeling like this is my summer to reach my goal!!:)<br />
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<div style="color: #666666;"><b>"Determination is the wake-up call to the human will." -Anthony Robbins</b></div><i><br />
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<i>What goals are you striving for this summer?</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-78046001637026852192011-05-16T05:23:00.000-07:002011-05-16T05:23:39.800-07:00Weekly Goals<span style="font-size: large;">Looking forward to a healthy week. I am </span>in a much better place than I've been in a few months. Still a ways to go when it comes to my weekend eating...but working on that.<br />
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<b>My goals for the week are simple...</b><br />
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Curves 5 days this week<br />
Walk outside 2 to 3 days this week<br />
WATER<br />
Less food<br />
Clean food<br />
Keep up with my entries here...they help me focus!<br />
Read all your motivational blogs:)<br />
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<div style="color: #666666;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 85%;">Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 85%;"><em>Wayne Dyer </em></span></div>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-81082326602785774652011-05-11T09:01:00.000-07:002011-05-11T09:01:00.631-07:00All Fired Up!<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a few weeks...time has</span> flown by!! Lizzy's Benefit is over and was a big success! You can read all about it on my other blog<a href="http://wordsofmeproject.blogspot.com/2011/05/lizzys-benefit.html"> here</a>.<br />
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By the end of planning for the Benefit I knew I had to change the way I was living. I was eating very poorly...<span style="font-size: large;">lots of sugar and fast food, migraine headaches were becoming an everyday occurrence</span> and exercise was dwindling to one day a week<b> if I really made an effort.</b> In short I was becoming disgusted with my behaviors.<br />
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So I sat down and really thought about all the weight loss blogs I read and fitness books and magazines and realized what was missing. <span style="font-size: large;">I was bored. I hated my workouts. The gym just wasn't doing it for me anymore. And while I love my walks with my friend</span>...she couldn't go daily with me and on days she didn't go...<b>I didn't go</b>. I knew I needed something fun and exciting and new to jumpstart my fitness and weight loss and I found it!!!<br />
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So, here I am...with 5 Curves workouts under my belt and already feeling stronger, healthier and more confident! <span style="font-size: large;">When I make the choice to workout in the morning...the rest of my choices become better. </span>I choose fruit over a cookie or a salad over chips. Yes, one choice can make all the difference!!<br />
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<i>How are you all doing? </i>I haven't been by your blogs in a few weeks...I will catch up!!!!scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-72637082775735728902011-04-25T12:18:00.000-07:002011-04-25T12:18:43.153-07:00Spring Goals<span style="font-size: large;">So last week I told you I was re-committing to this weight</span> loss thing. I actually had 3 really good days in a row but then...it was Easter Sunday and I had was like a shark in an ocean of blood...I went on a frenzy. Chocolate, rolls, sweet potatoes, real butter....I was eating faster than I could chew.<br />
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But, it's Monday.<i> And Monday's are good.</i> Spring is good. It is a time of renewal.<br />
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My WORD for 2011 is REINVENT. I have been reinventing the way I do art, the way I look at my life. The way I interact. I am trying to get involved and serve others more. I am on the right path with it all but my health. So here are a few "mini" goals for the next 2 months....<br />
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<div style="color: #3d85c6; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>April 25th-July 1st Health & Fitness Goals</u></span></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*I will get to 148.0 by July 1st, 2010</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*I will eat less at every meal, never eating till I am stuffed</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*I will allow myself a splurge meal once a week</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*I will exercise at least 4 days a week for 30 minutes or more</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*I will share positive entries and quotes here on my Blog</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*I will turn to others for inspiration and motivation and try to help them along</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*I will remember that I am only human and I can't do it all...I can only do my BEST.</div><i><br />
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<i>What are some of your short term goals?</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-26522612735133259082011-04-20T07:20:00.000-07:002011-04-20T07:20:41.705-07:00Brave Girl Art Give AwayI am having a give away on <a href="http://wordsofmeproject.blogspot.com/">Words of Me Project</a>. Check it out!!!scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-83866475214156082642011-04-19T14:23:00.000-07:002011-04-19T14:23:44.595-07:00Hungry Girl<span style="font-size: large;">So, I love Hungry Girl. Love her emails </span>{have received them since she began quite a few years ago}, have one of her books and watch her show on the Cooking Channel. She has a new book out "300 Under 300" and was seriously thinking about getting it. <i>Do you have the book? What do you think</i> <i>of Hungry Girl?</i> I would love some advice!:)<br />
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Today I have felt so out of shape<span style="font-size: large;">. Really I'm not...I mean nothing's changed...it's just the weather. </span>It affects what I eat, how much I eat and how I feel about myself. Overall it has been a good eating day.<br />
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Thanks for all the kind words. I promise to stay here, blogging my way to a healthy way of life.:)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444;">"</span></b><b style="color: #444444;">Most of the shadows of</b><br />
<div style="color: #444444;"><b>this life are caused by </b></div><div style="color: #444444;"><b>our standing in our own sunshine."</b></div><div style="color: #444444;"><b><br />
</b></div><b style="color: #444444;"> -Unknown</b>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-90791755120487887662011-04-18T08:46:00.000-07:002011-04-18T08:46:56.295-07:00Re-Committment<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My husband and I are recommitting ourselves</span> to losing together. He has been so successful this past year but is still 15 pounds away from his goal. <b>So grateful for my sweet Dave!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Dave one year ago...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here he is just <b>last Monday</b> on his 46th Birthday...<span style="font-size: large;">30 pounds lighter!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHH0uL690cTkdN45mxcBw6Oeorgn4FWw2jjXrTu2n8277EgaFjSIVqZYIw3T72hl6ohbWkmU5eRoVVexcY_iJ5iZyTCpOvr_VgCtukPey0vDOiMSJmeTkWW6woYb_TA5mfUUsSftolQzE/s1600/IMG_3440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHH0uL690cTkdN45mxcBw6Oeorgn4FWw2jjXrTu2n8277EgaFjSIVqZYIw3T72hl6ohbWkmU5eRoVVexcY_iJ5iZyTCpOvr_VgCtukPey0vDOiMSJmeTkWW6woYb_TA5mfUUsSftolQzE/s400/IMG_3440.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{I look the same-sigh}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love this photo!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5tvdqF5TnKPU3cgdsNFjY-EZeD_ewHmxgHpOcQEs6s7cEvNhlVvM2M4xJKzPiSFvUj5dA1PtWiy7_-w2zj6_YBdG71HlRnAlcGWAVeUEIXEbFBOcFatmYGUiC-76I04Vs6qRQuI4UOY/s1600/IMG_3444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5tvdqF5TnKPU3cgdsNFjY-EZeD_ewHmxgHpOcQEs6s7cEvNhlVvM2M4xJKzPiSFvUj5dA1PtWiy7_-w2zj6_YBdG71HlRnAlcGWAVeUEIXEbFBOcFatmYGUiC-76I04Vs6qRQuI4UOY/s400/IMG_3444.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am proud of him. He is my inspiration!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, girls...I know I have been super negative here. NO MORE. I promise myself today that this is a place for positive thoughts,<span style="font-size: large;"> feelings and quotes. And Mer and Mo...thank you for reminding me</span> that even though I am crazy busy now...it is not an excuse to neglect my health!! I appreciated that!!!</div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><b>"There's nothing in this world that</b></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><b>comes easy. There are a lot of people</b></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><b>who aren't going to bother to win.</b></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><b>We learn in football to get up and go once more."</b></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><b>-Woody Hayes</b> </div>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-72578442742525831372011-04-14T09:04:00.000-07:002011-04-14T14:02:28.480-07:00Here...<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't fallen off the earth.</span> Just been busy. Still trying to make better food choices. Trying to fit in exercise.<br />
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I am not doing great...but not doing bad.<br />
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<i>How are you all doing?</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-57392691800172094972011-04-05T07:30:00.000-07:002011-04-05T07:30:45.137-07:00I'm ok<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_XySmMXY1UAP2oBBfGl500b3hFLyZEO38ROyiLcZzHdVvPHsay1MEnOZJWR1CABC8ZmelrrcbimIGW-5_93ws7OKsTXjJNv55WmTVkW_3g_bQ10Fg7xSWzJjDEjixkUt-kd-FMgXQXs/s1600/behemoth-roller-coaster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_XySmMXY1UAP2oBBfGl500b3hFLyZEO38ROyiLcZzHdVvPHsay1MEnOZJWR1CABC8ZmelrrcbimIGW-5_93ws7OKsTXjJNv55WmTVkW_3g_bQ10Fg7xSWzJjDEjixkUt-kd-FMgXQXs/s400/behemoth-roller-coaster.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I am still on this roller coaster called weight loss. </span>One day I eat well, stay hydrated and workout. The next day I'm sneaking bites of cake and doughnuts without so much as walking up a few stairs. *sigh*.<br />
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Today is a good day though. Today I woke up with energy to spare. Took a brish 37 minute walk outside and enjoyed the sun on my face.<b> Really brightened my mood!</b><br />
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Planning on a salad for lunch with shrimp. Should be good. Drinking lots of water, too.<br />
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<div style="color: #444444;"><b>"To accept ourselves as we are means </b></div><div style="color: #444444;"><b>to value our imperfections as much</b></div><b style="color: #444444;">as our perfections." -Sandra Bierig</b><br />
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<i>Do you accept yourself today?</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-62972798299626947512011-04-01T07:42:00.000-07:002011-04-01T07:42:35.200-07:00Happy Friday<span style="font-size: large;">So happy it's Friday. I have</span> a Deep Tissue massage in just an hour and I am sooo excited!<br />
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I did workout today. 30 minutes to my Latin DVD. There is a way to customized it so I did that...made it so much fun and I did catch on to the moves a bit better.<br />
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My weigh in went so well on Wednesday!! I am down to 155:) Just gotta keep this momentum going.<br />
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<b style="color: #444444;">"Champions keep playing until they get it right." -Billy Jean King</b>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-76707123385819759342011-03-30T07:27:00.000-07:002011-03-30T07:27:14.619-07:00Day 3<span style="font-size: large;">It is Day 3 of my fitness </span>journey and I haven't worked out yet. I was up throughout the night with a very upset stomach...still just kind of queasy. I think it's a lack of sleep mostly. It's all good though.<br />
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Today I can feel my efforts from Monday and Tuesday...I am sore! Feels so good to have achy "workout" muscles:)<br />
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<div style="color: #444444;"><b>"Great things are not done by</b></div><div style="color: #444444;"><b>impulse, but by a series of small</b></div><div style="color: #444444;"><b>things brought together."</b></div><b style="color: #444444;"> -Vincent Van Goagh</b><br />
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<i>What have you accomplished by taking it one small step at a time?</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-22812837615710609332011-03-29T08:29:00.000-07:002011-03-29T08:29:13.868-07:00Day 2 and everything is okay....<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am busy. Currently I am </span>working on a 31 Days Creative Challenge on my other blog and I am supposed to be guest posting on another blog and I am in charge of a benefit dinner and auction for a dear friend coming up in May and my house is messy and needs my attention and I am Co-Camp Director for the young women in our Church and I have lots to plan for that by June 6th and I teach early morning class at my church to the youth 5 days a week. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">And did I mention my house is a mess with laundry and clean clothes piles everywhere, papers and stuff littering every table top.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whew.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am busy.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">We all are though, aren't we? </span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">But I am very proud to say that even though<span style="font-size: large;"> I am feeling pressure to get more done in one day</span> than one woman should have to do...I managed to workout.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I did.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's true.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Today I spent 38 minutes in my space lifting weights, doing step moves on the step bench, crunches, leg lifts and stretching. It was awesome.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I give myself a <b>B</b> for the workout and an <b>A </b>for making an effort:)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">"Be grateful for yourself....be thankful." -William Saroyan</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>What have you done lately that you deserve an A for?</i></div>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-56006677276538800762011-03-28T08:18:00.000-07:002011-03-28T08:18:30.248-07:00And So the Journey Begins<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Monday! It is a NEW day, friends</span> and I am loving it! So what if in the past 2 weeks I have eaten more than one person should consume...I have taken a nibble here, a dollop there, a sneak after everyone's gone to bed...you get the picture...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But TODAY I challenge myself to workout to a whole new beat...today I popped in this.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpzPydha1JFqVfwRXZyLQXrSdfbwVO1JoD_ReMpRF-yA0uAwMH53E5ok8lB6HJvBOJjwZJKgOO12kOlywhIx7IsLyuagiOc8AZNYQr_n-klMJxDo7Jk7E2gKjidqfIsHDsGjKtPzBK5nE/s1600/IMG_3255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpzPydha1JFqVfwRXZyLQXrSdfbwVO1JoD_ReMpRF-yA0uAwMH53E5ok8lB6HJvBOJjwZJKgOO12kOlywhIx7IsLyuagiOc8AZNYQr_n-klMJxDo7Jk7E2gKjidqfIsHDsGjKtPzBK5nE/s400/IMG_3255.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And you know what? It was fun and <span style="font-size: large;">before I knew it one whole hour, 60 minutes had passed and it was </span>over. I was sweating, I was energized, I was smiling. It's been a while, folks since I've finished after any kind of exercise. <b>This was good!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">As it turns our I have quite a few workout DVD's...</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1K8qLyhcDQy48myYMG76z5BX3QA0LZBRHhyYaSwFwuSzTyupkvla4efO0lgsiZzKwDwYU15ZEYIUpXY8wkMLLKUBXwO1BMpLSKSwkU2TT3JWnG0HCjuTkoMC9djr_-EpDJo9ePB7g3l4/s1600/IMG_3254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1K8qLyhcDQy48myYMG76z5BX3QA0LZBRHhyYaSwFwuSzTyupkvla4efO0lgsiZzKwDwYU15ZEYIUpXY8wkMLLKUBXwO1BMpLSKSwkU2TT3JWnG0HCjuTkoMC9djr_-EpDJo9ePB7g3l4/s400/IMG_3254.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's kind a weird that I have 3 Pilates DVD's and I just bought another one last week. I don't really do Pilates...but I do know it's good for me so I guess <b>my subconscious is trying to tell me something:)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, I had forgotten how much fun workout DVD's are. I think I may just become an exercise DVD junkie!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, if you read my post from <span style="font-size: large;">Friday you know that I am on a mission. I have challenged myself , starting today and running through June 6th, 2011 to workout at least 3 days a week</span> to one of my DVD's, walk 2 days a week and do some kind of strength training at least one day a week. Along with the workouts I intend on eating better...this is always the hard part for me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also promised I would post my Before photo and share my progress. I must admit...I am not looking forward to posting these...but a promise is a promise....;)</div><br />
<div style="color: #f1c232; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Day 1</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I put in the Latin Cardio Dance DVD. Was a bit nervous...wasn't sure if I could get the hang of the moves. It was hard.<span style="font-size: large;"> They go a bit fast in the DVD and don't explain the moves in advance well.</span> I just kept moving my body {especially my hips} and sweated my way through 60 minutes of cardio, toning and stretching.<span style="font-size: large;"> The stretching felt amazing!!</span> I give today's workout a B+.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My Before/side view</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7nmT4KoaOybjyo1LUOVWLBxnlw5y2jD9QYz4bGZkm31iwaO2DB7cOPYCdm2iTcr7waScg4uLdgaTlvcq5NktAkXFNRKB3jqZZDu9HYnUtkYY4qi0IqbZIRrFt1LoYrZw9DbquDVY41w/s1600/IMG_3256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7nmT4KoaOybjyo1LUOVWLBxnlw5y2jD9QYz4bGZkm31iwaO2DB7cOPYCdm2iTcr7waScg4uLdgaTlvcq5NktAkXFNRKB3jqZZDu9HYnUtkYY4qi0IqbZIRrFt1LoYrZw9DbquDVY41w/s400/IMG_3256.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">See that roll of fat...ugh. Makes jeans fit terribly...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uTmrjQLPR3QSmoq7EY7T3Wpglf7XxBJfYzIJvpb1ca31JOsxypU3APRbIU9pafTTiS5ZHxglyo7Z9-SYsOg9NcXD97WelSy0icenly_h0OCJGH1F6RQPCQiWZnKjxCIfO6rU1wtBFfk/s1600/IMG_3261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uTmrjQLPR3QSmoq7EY7T3Wpglf7XxBJfYzIJvpb1ca31JOsxypU3APRbIU9pafTTiS5ZHxglyo7Z9-SYsOg9NcXD97WelSy0icenly_h0OCJGH1F6RQPCQiWZnKjxCIfO6rU1wtBFfk/s400/IMG_3261.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">That fat on my back...ick.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCz3GKwFbelvgOd0gYhi7rrVSuz9mRvQIkgRIHQfoMBEh1jt4WLoUeGGaa3ue4LaysxvMJYzODQvHDZ5G0J6HaZnxgPGXQ7abgottOYS1CffnOThfbq8gOHds6D7xr0D1LB-KjtXZx6IA/s1600/IMG_3257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCz3GKwFbelvgOd0gYhi7rrVSuz9mRvQIkgRIHQfoMBEh1jt4WLoUeGGaa3ue4LaysxvMJYzODQvHDZ5G0J6HaZnxgPGXQ7abgottOYS1CffnOThfbq8gOHds6D7xr0D1LB-KjtXZx6IA/s400/IMG_3257.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hate the fact that I have that fat roll in my lower abs. My jeans fit so snug.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7umINVK1VkeQPV4VpmIDpM_C5-inyV0HevvS9gYCTPHfjrb78mC1k15l_6hawkt0SWQ4wBUD-2_3lUPjJAChpbwXZA7qYl6eK4fcD2fBbE7XRSWPwF9c0YUQ9iS07qJOImUxiMxFATWY/s1600/IMG_3259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7umINVK1VkeQPV4VpmIDpM_C5-inyV0HevvS9gYCTPHfjrb78mC1k15l_6hawkt0SWQ4wBUD-2_3lUPjJAChpbwXZA7qYl6eK4fcD2fBbE7XRSWPwF9c0YUQ9iS07qJOImUxiMxFATWY/s1600/IMG_3259.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Can you say muffin top anyone?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I currently wear a size 14 jeans. I am so thick in my middle. My closet is FULL of size 10 and 12 jeans, shorts and capri's. <span style="font-size: large;">Just a few short years ago they all fit perfectly. </span>Those were the days.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not showing you my legs...my thighs have zero definition. Lots of fat. So want to tone them. I don't wear shorts... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And just so you know...last May, after really watching what I ate and walking like a mad woman I was back in my tens. Felt AMAZING!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will get there again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I will!!:)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control affairs." -Andrew Carnegie</div>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-31843568374036891972011-03-26T08:19:00.000-07:002011-03-26T08:19:33.439-07:00Setting Goals and Cleaning<span style="font-size: large;">So, I found a latin dance DVD at Wal-mart along </span>with a small pilates ball and DVD. No Zumba but according to the description of the latin dance it is pretty much the same thing.<br />
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I have also set up an area downstairs to workout in complete with mat, light weights and a step.<br />
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I will take photos of myself later on today and <b>put a Before photo up on my sidebar along with my goals</b> and a few stats about me now.<br />
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<div style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Let the transforming begin:)</b></div><br />
Today I am transforming our upstairs. We have clothes and too much junk just everywhere. It is driving me bonkers!!! My goal is to make it a clean, fresh looking area TODAY!!!<br />
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<i>What are you doing this weekend?</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-28494993676479899272011-03-24T10:00:00.000-07:002011-03-24T10:01:16.850-07:00I'm gonna Zumba my way to fit!<span style="font-size: large;">Alright...so yesterday was spent</span> on the couch. I had one doozy of a migraine. Ouch!<br />
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Happy to say I am feeling better...although still a bit under the weather. Just tired. Migraines take a lot out of me. <i>Anybody else suffer from them?</i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4ycI6zl_UHqHeNWIBXvHX7mkQGv_R2Yv6nQuJJl8nYb5yTt-RJeWJUnS_upljgCVZJ2wtZm_EFwRyfp87oEbjjFiLNRiBTKIcFpcvI633V5OtGQHsRsUTJL9tA7CckrCG6aEsGHaqEE/s1600/funfitnesszumba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4ycI6zl_UHqHeNWIBXvHX7mkQGv_R2Yv6nQuJJl8nYb5yTt-RJeWJUnS_upljgCVZJ2wtZm_EFwRyfp87oEbjjFiLNRiBTKIcFpcvI633V5OtGQHsRsUTJL9tA7CckrCG6aEsGHaqEE/s200/funfitnesszumba.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>While I spent the majority of the day on the couch it gave me lots of time to think and plan. I am a planner...<span style="font-size: large;">so this time was greatly appreciate. Part of my plan was inspired by an infomercial<span style="font-size: small;"> I came across while flipping through channels</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> {there is</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">absolutely nothing on during the day!}</span>. It was <a href="https://www.zumbafitness.com/flare/next">this</a>....Now I had heard of Zumba. I mean you have to <b>live under a rock to NOT heard of it, right? </b>There are even classes at my gym...however I don't do group classes so that is a <i>no</i>.<br />
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Anyway, I watched this infomercial and was really inspired!! The gym has gotten soooo boring for me. I dread going there. And while I usually enjoy walking outside...lately...it is just okay. I know I need to do something else. <span style="font-size: large;">I need to work my core, my legs, my arm...my whole body. For years I popped in a step </span>aerobics tape every morning and LOVED it. Maybe this Zumba would be fun, too...<br />
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So, yes...I have decided to try it. And to make it really fun and to hold myself accountable here's what I'm gonna do..<b>.track my progress here</b>...on Skinny Me. Yep. That's the plan.<br />
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I am off to find a Zumba DVD today. Not even sure if our local Wal-Mart carries them...but gonna check it out. If not I'll order the informercial. Once I get the program I'm gonna take a BEFORE pic of me and post here. <b>My plan is to do Zumba 3 times a week, walk outside 2 times a week and try my Wii Active once a week. </b>I will post my progress here!<br />
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The plan begins this Monday, March 28th and will end on June 6th.<br />
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Ten weeks of Zumba goodness:) Hope you'll join me!!<br />
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<div style="color: #444444;"><b><span class="sqq">“Everyone has a 'risk muscle.' You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don't, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.”</span></b></div><div style="color: #444444; padding-top: 3px;"><b><img align="middle" alt="" height="9" src="http://en.thinkexist.com/i/sq/as2.gif" title="Author
Popularity 3/10" width="11" /> Roger Von Oech quotes</b></div>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-32590612571954651492011-03-21T10:04:00.000-07:002011-03-21T10:04:19.563-07:00Thank you....<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for supporting me here</span> and letting me be me. When I started this blog a few months ago I just wanted it to be a place I was real...I place I could write out every feeling I have regarding food, exercise and my weight. I don't intend to purposely "grow" my blog but <span style="color: red;">LOVE</span> the fact that I do have readers!! <b>YOU</b> inspire me!! <span style="font-size: large;">With your comments and your blogs</span>. So thank you so much for taking the time to read my craziness and help me as I go along.<br />
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Today is Monday. I love Mondays.<br />
I am starting fresh.<br />
I posted on Weight Watchers this morning.<br />
I walked for 30 minutes.<br />
I have drank half my water for the day.<br />
I am in a good place today.<br />
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<div style="color: #444444;"><b>"Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it." -Ernest Holmes</b></div><br />
<i>What is your "mirror" reflecting back to you today?</i>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999840842040399670.post-2187081424113330262011-03-19T16:33:00.000-07:002011-03-19T16:33:41.627-07:00Really, I'm here again?<span style="font-size: large;">Awww, geeze....I am here again.</span> The dreaded "I feel fat" place.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I hate this.</span><br />
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This rollercoaster ride of eating good, <span style="font-size: large;">working out and feeling amazing</span> to eating crap, being lazy and feeling blah.<br />
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I signed up for Weight Watchers nearly 5 weeks ago but in <span style="font-size: x-small;">the past 2 weeks I haven't make time for it.</span> I feel icky and fat.<br />
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It seems like I live for Mondays...fresh starts, you know.<br />
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I won't quit. I am here for the long haul. I am being real.<br />
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<div style="color: #444444;"><b>Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit. – Conrad Hilton </b></div>scrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.com3