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Plus Size Bathing Suit????
Ladies!!! I need your help! My bathing suit is totally shot and I need a new one! I prefer one with a skirt :blushing: , and one that has a lot of top control so my toddler doesn't decide to expose my "husband's treasures"....they are only for him! Any ideas on the best places (in-store or on line) that won't cost me a…
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Traveling for a Conference.....I don't want to fail!
So I have been doing so great and am super proud of myself for the commitment I have had towards a healthy lifestyle (healthy food choices, exercise, staying in my calorie range, and overall a great attitude about my life!). I have to travel Tuesday-Thursday this week and am having some serious anxiety! I DON'T want to…
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"I AIN'T NO DOG!" Disproving Pavlov's Theory.....
Does anyone else struggle with cravings as you are driving down the road? The cravings aren't coming from an internal button that says, "feed me, I'm hungry", but coming from ADVERTISEMENTS! Seriously! ....I am a sucker for that big yellow "M" sign, which I call the "Red Devil", Taco Bell, and Chick Fil A, are just a few…
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Women Without Children....
I have been overweight for as long as I can remember and have been trying to fight this battle with fad diet after fad diet, only to find myself pounds heavier. For the first time, I am feeling truly empowered to get this weight off by moving more and eating less! I am finding that getting exercise in with young children…
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Reverse. Rewind. Thoughts on Exercise...Grrr!
I hate exercise! I loathe everything about it: the planning to do it, getting dressed, wearing tennis shoes, DOING IT, sweating, the aches and pains, the swelling and throbbing in my fingers after a good walk. I honestly am trying to convince myself that exercise is vital on this journey of weight loss (even allows me to…
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"Contemplations About Change: Let's Kick This Pig!"
Grrrrr......this morning was chaotic! Again my fabulous husband and I slept through the 5am alarm for our walking date we have committed to do at 5:30am. We were totally off schedule all morning, on top of that we had a visit from the social worker at 7:45am, kids were going in opposite directions, I was significantly late…
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The GOOD, The BAD, The UGLY.....
Okay so these first few days have been an eye opener.....WOWZERS, I can't believe how many calories I can consume sooooooo quickly!!!!! Check out my calorie intake on 4/10/11--boy those hot wings, pizza and ranch dressing tasted good, but not for long! I logged it and my eyes popped out and my heart fell as far as it could…
