tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69511702234413209592024-02-21T21:26:18.625-06:00Shorty's Shaping Up To Be FitMarie "aka Shorty"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359479954858322872noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951170223441320959.post-42644714254289551092013-05-06T11:09:00.001-05:002013-05-06T11:09:59.834-05:00It's Been Awhile..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>" When I excercise I wear all black. It's like a funeral for my FAT. " - anonymous </b></i></div>
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Weight Loss this week - 1.6 lbs.</div>
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Weight loss total - 49 lbs</div>
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Hey everyone. I'm back. I'm been gone quite a while. Life is way too busy and I just haven't had the time to get back into exercising regularly. Though that is my goal this week. A little update on what has happened so far. I hit my goal last month! Yeah! (happy dance) I've still manage to keep it off and I even jog/walked a 5k with a friend. Though I won't lie I was sore the next day from all the uphills and downhills through out the course. I might've not stretch enough either. I plan on doing a 10k next month and another 5k in august. Hoping to be able to run in through without stopping. We'll see how it goes. I'll be happy if i get to finish and beat my time of 48 mins. I know.. not the best but oh well it was my first time doing it. How is everyone one else doing?</div>
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So this weeks goal is to get back on track in exercising and to manage my seasonal allergies that's kicking my butt at the moment. If you have allergies then you know how i feel. There are days i feel like death and look like it. Have a great week everyone.</div>
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Weight Loss this week ~ .2 lbs.</div>
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Weight Loss total ~ 48 lbs.</div>
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120 lbs. Goal Accomplished! 03/30/13</div>
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120 lbs. Goal Reached!! 03/30/13</div>
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I have reached my goal. I started out at 168 lbs. and ended up at 120 lbs. healthy and happier in my life. Changing for the better has never been so good. Knowing that I started out only about a year and half ago and to see and meet the new me now is so amazing. I never thought that I would get this far. Through the support of mamavation and my family and friends I never could've gone this far.</div>
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If you keep thinking that you are never going to get there think again. You will accomplish it one day or another. Have faith you'll get there. Keep working hard and keep pushing your self.</div>
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Next goal: To keep going. Lose another 10 lbs in a year and live life healthy.</div>
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Marie "aka Shorty"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359479954858322872noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951170223441320959.post-67727649053434697342013-03-11T08:20:00.000-05:002013-03-11T08:20:03.123-05:00Almost there.. eek.. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="bodybold">Have you ever been so close to something you want so bad that you wish you had it already? That's how i'm feeling. 1 lb. away.. I'm so close to my goal line that I wish I was already there. So I hope I will be. </span><br />
<span class="bodybold">I haven't written in a while and for that I apologize. Life and work is very hectic and busy and sometimes just plain exhausting. </span><br />
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</span>Marie "aka Shorty"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359479954858322872noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951170223441320959.post-10536503472323179032013-02-18T14:20:00.000-06:002013-02-18T14:20:05.838-06:00Goodbye my sweet CHOCOLATE <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past week was the start of lent. I decided for lent that I would give up chocolate. If you truly know me I LOVE chocolate. I at least have (1) piece of chocolate a day. This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. The start of lent. </div>
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What is Lent? Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word <i>lencten</i>, which means "spring." The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin his ministry.</div>
Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and reflection. In the early church, Lent was a time to prepare new converts for baptism. Today, Catholics focus on their relationship with God, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of themselves for others. <br />
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So for 40 days I will be chocolate free. In the absence of chocolate I have replaced it with working out. I have worked out and since starting it I have lost the 3 lbs that I gained last week. I am back down to only needing to lose 2 more lbs. till my goal wait. So I hope in 40 days I can say I lost more than 2 lbs. I hope everyone has a great week.<br />
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So I saw the doctor for a 3 month check up last week and I was all psyched to go see him and see what my outcome was. I was feeling pretty great knowing I lost more weight since I last saw him. He told me my cholesterol was good. My A1C was great. Overall it was a good chek up. He gave me my paperwork and told me he wanted to see me again in 3 months and to keep up the good work. I look through my paperwork when I got back to work and saw my BMI. It stated my BMI was 25. <br />
If you look at the chart above that's "overweight" category. "OVERWEIGHT!!!" My confidence just plummeted. I couldn't believe I was still in the overweight category. <br />
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It's a new year and a new me. Started the year off with one resolution. To reach my goal weight by the end of the year. That means only 2 lbs. left to go. I am closer to my goal than I was the day before yesterday. </div>
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With my new years resolution in mind also comes with a new me in mind. Chopped off my LONG hair and made it short. Though I am getting lots of compliments of my new do I am still getting use to the idea of it being short.</div>
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I want to say good luck to all the finalist that is applying to be the next mamavation mom. I support each and everyone of you in your journey to healthiness.</div>
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Nothing new to report this week except I'm only 2 lbs closer to my goal weight. Slowly but surely I will get there. How has your past week been going? Hope this week is better.</div>
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Marie "aka Shorty"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359479954858322872noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951170223441320959.post-73602990091283924352012-12-10T08:32:00.001-06:002012-12-10T08:32:25.902-06:00Making A Difference <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” </i></b></div>
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Weight loss total - 43 lbs.</div>
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I had a huge wake up call this past Friday when a co-worker of mine decide to show me a picture of myself that was taken a year and 2 months ago. I told her to delete it as it was not a flattering picture of myself. She told me "NO!.. You should be proud of how far you've come. ". I just shook my head at her and said, "Please delete that picture of me. " She walked away after that. As the day wore on I did however think about what she said. If she didn't take that picture I wouldn't know how far I've come. It has been a long battle. Not the easiest but the most rewarding by far. I've had co-workers come up to me and tell me that they didn't realize I was that big....but I look so good now. It makes me smiling knowing that I'm going in the right direction.</div>
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Can you believe that only a year ago I was Type 2 diabetic who took insulin 3 times a day plus took 2 diabetic pills a day? My A1C was at an 8. That was bad. Now I only take 3 lower dose diabetic pills twice a day. NO INSULIN and my A1C is at 6.7. Almost close to normal. Everyday is a battle but it's a battle I'll take in order to live life and enjoy it more with my family.</div>
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Now to keep going is the hardest part. Time to get back into a normal routine of exercising. </div>
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Have you had a wake up call lately that made you proud of how far you've come? </div>
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<strong><em>This month has been a struggle for me. I haven't been losing any weight and I am the only one to blame. I haven't been working out since the chaos of life has taken hold of me. I keep telling myself that tmrw. i will workout. But tomorrow comes and I don't. Something either happens or gets in the way of me not doing my workout. Monday will be the start of getting back on track. </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Though I am maintaining my weight I hate that I am not losing any. </em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>That is my plan. I plan on losing the 4 more lbs. I need to lose to hit my goal. I want to be able to say that I hit it before 2013. So wish me luck. I have 3 weeks left to get there.</em></strong><br />
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Haven't posted in a while. Quick update on life. Been super busy with work and helpling kids out with the daily every day life. No weight loss this week but I'm ok with that as I'm still keeping it steady.</div>
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The holidays are right around the corner. Thanksgiving is only 4 short days away. Is it just me or does it feel like this year flew by really fast. </div>
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<strong><em>Hau’oli La Ho’omakika’i - Happy Thanksgiving in hawaiian </em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>masaya pagpapasalamat - Happy Thanksgiving in filipino </em></strong></div>
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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblText" style="font-size: small;">Happy Monday eveyone! It's almost <span style="font-size: small;">Halloween</span>! Are you all excited.. I sure am. I love to dress up and put makeup on and scare people or try to anyway. It's my creative side that comes out. What will you be this year for <span style="font-size: small;">Halloween</span>? </span></div>
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The season has changed to fall and the weather is getting colder. Though the image of fall is pretty I hate knowing that winter will be here soon. Living in the state of Illinois requires having a thick skin for the cold weather. For someone who was raised in the tropical islands (Hawaii), I never did grown that thick skin for cold. I hate the winter. Love looking at it but HATE driving in it or being outdoors in it. This is the season though, to make sure that we workout and not slack off. You know what they say as the holidays getting closer. The pounds start to pack back on. Keep focus and stay on track. That's what I'm planning on doing. What are you planning on doing to stay motivated. Hope everyone has a great week :)</div>
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Have you ever in the position where you're doing so good and then you hit that bump. Well I have been on that bump for about a month now. I have no idea how to get off of it so I decided to get back to the basics. I'm going to start counting calories again and working out 3-4 times a week.More water intake and I hope this will kick start my body into losing weight again and final hit my goal. </div>
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How is everyone doing this week? Can you believe it is October already? The weather is getting colder outside. What are you're plans to stay active this winter?</div>
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<em><strong>This post is sponsored by </strong></em><a href="http://www.schick.com/ca/en/intuition.shtml" target="_blank"><em><strong>Schick Intuition</strong></em></a><em><strong> and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to</strong></em><a href="http://www.mamavation.com/"><em><strong> obesity prevention</strong></em></a><em><strong> & </strong></em><a href="http://www.mamavation.com/"><em><strong>weight loss for women</strong></em></a><strong><em> and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway” </em>at the bottom of your post.” </strong>Marie "aka Shorty"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359479954858322872noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951170223441320959.post-78682042190893379862012-09-23T17:39:00.002-05:002012-09-23T17:39:27.635-05:00Tiny... <br />
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This past weekend my uncle celebrated his 65th birthday. Seeing family members that I haven't seen in almost a year was nice. A bunch of them who live in the city of Chicago are the ones I only see a few times a year. I live in the suburbs. Having them tell me that I've changed so much since the last time they saw me made me feel accomplished.</div>
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My change made a difference and it shows. Do you know how great that feels. Having my family members tell them they were proud of me and how far I've come made me happy. But then most of them would do the usual line.. "Tell me your secret.. I wish I could do what you've done." I always answer with the same line.. "You can do it too." They always walk away shaking their head saying they can't, It's not that easy. </div>
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Funny how that was me a year ago. I always would complain of how I needed to change and lose weight. Then my wake up call came knocking. My cousin passed away. Dying at the age of 37 and leaving a wife and daughter behind is not where I want to be too. I didn't want to leave my husband and two children behind. So I took my first step. With the help of my lifelong best friend Shannon, I joined the mamavation community. </div>
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With this community they have been with me through my ups and my downs of losing weight and changing for the better. I went from 168 lbs. to 128 lbs. in a year. I went from using insulin shots three times a day to take a diabetic pill twice a day. What a difference a year can make. So when someone tells me that they can't do it I always say yes you can. You just have to take that first step. My first step was frightening but I did it. I can still remember doing my first 2 week challenge and having finished doing the first week of workouts I thought I died. Those jump squats, lunges, and burpees nearly killed me. But every day after that was so much easier. So you see looking back makes me realize how far I've come. </div>
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<span class="rg_ctlv"><span id="rg_hr">A couple of weeks ago I was so close to my goal. My goal weight is 120 lbs. I was at 126.8 lbs. So close. I am now back to 130 lbs. A few back steps to say the least. I am not one happy camper. I feel so close yet so defeated. They do say the closer you are to your goal the harder it gets to achieve it. I am at that point. </span></span></div>
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<span class="rg_ctlv"><span id="rg_hr">I've already kicked up my workout a notch, but now I really have to buckle down and real watch what we eat. Yes I'll admit it I did side step and I'm regret doing it. That extra ice cream bar or that extra serving of mostacholi is now making me pay dearly. </span></span></div>
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Happy Monday everyone! The summer is almost over. How many of you have allergies? If you do have them are you in the same situation I am in. Miserable? I am so miserable today with my allergies that all I want to do so sleep and not be bothered. Eyes are itching and I am not feeling well. Even though I would just love to lay in bed all day today, I got up and am now writing my blog and in a few I will be working at starting the 2 week challenge workout again. My goal is so close away that I hope with the 2 week challenge I will reach it sooner than later. I hope everyone has a great week this week. See you all next week. :)<br />
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Have any of you ever saved a dress that you have and hope that one day you'll fit into again? You know kind of like a motivator. Some use a bikini as their goal to look good in it by next summer. Well my weight loss motivator has always been a little black dress. Not just any dress. A dress I wore 13 years ago before I had 2 kids. It was always in the back of my closet and I always hoping that one day I will into it again. This past weekend was the day to "clean" out my closet. Donate clothes that are too "BIG" more me now. While rummaging through them I come across my llittle black dress. I was about to put it into the back and give up my dream of wearing it again but decieded to give it one last shot. You know the feeling when you put something on and it doesn't fit and you just feel defeated? Well that was the feeling I didn't want to feel. I waited and held my breathe as I zipped that zipper up. And Guess What?? It zipped all the way up. It FIT!! PERFECTLY.. I fit in my little black dress I once wore 13 years ago. Back in the closet it went for me to put it to good use one day. That just made my weekend. I hope everyone has a great weekend. How was your weekend.</div>
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I hope to everyone that is attending Fitcation12 that you all have a great time and be sure to take lots of pics. Wish I was going. Jealous and happy for everyone that is though. Have a great week!!!<br />
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<strong><em>Weight loss total ~ </em></strong><strong>39lbs.</strong></div>
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Looking back at pictures makes you realize how far you have come. About a year ago to this day the picture on the left was taken at my company picnic at a baseball game. I weighed 168 lbs. and it shows. The picture on the right was taken today at my company picnic weighing 129 lbs. and that shows. After all the hard work and determination not to get back to where I was before I am glad to say that I can now say how far I have come and have yet to achieve. To this day I only have 9 more lbs. to go to final reach my goal weight and to be in the "normal" BMI range for my height. As 4ft. 11 inches the normal range is 18.5–24.9. I am still in the "overweight" range. But soon slow and surely I will get there. Have you taken a glance back and seen how far you've come a year before now?? It's just surprising and satisfying to see the difference a year makes. I have alot of people in my life to thank you for help me along the way and give me encouragement but especailly thankful for the mamavation sisterhood. Without this community I wouldn't be were I am today. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there every step of the way. I love you all! Hope everyone has a great week! </div>
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Goal for this week ~ To get back into the swing of things. Excercise at least 3 days this week. </div>
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<strong><em>" Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid of only standing still " ~ unknown</em></strong></div>
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Happy Monday everyone! Hope everyone is having a great start to the week so far. I've been really M.I.A. lately and i do apologize for that. Been busy with work and school and life. Of course that 's no excuse. Honestly I haven't been working out as much lately. Lot's of walking and staying active but not alot of workouts. Have to get back on track. Anyhoo... the good news though is that i have maintained my weight and i even lost 2 lbs. this week. Total if 39 lbs. to date. Only 9 more lbs. till i reach my goal weight. Slowly but surely I'll get there. I can't believe I've come this far and I have Mamavation to thank for. So thank you Mamavation and all my sistas out there for all the love, support, and encouragement. I am so appreciative. </div>
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How has everyone else doing this week. Drop me and line and let me know. Would love to hear from everyone else. Much Love and have a great week! </div>
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These past few weeks I feel like my life is so unbalanced. On top of working and going to school i feel like I am being pulled in so many directions that I feel like I'm going to scream. By the time the weekend rolls around all I want to do is relax on my couch and catch up on my zzz's. Anyone else feel this way? Am I the only one? How do you find balance in your life? I felt like I was balanced and doing well until I got my promotion. Instead of being on top of everything I feel like I've fallen behind 10 steps. I have no idea how to get back on top. I don't know where this negativity comes from lately. Ugh... So frustrated. I feel like having this new promotion at work is making me more stressed, crabby, and just plain tired. I will eventually have to find my balance sometime. </div>
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How is everyone's summer going? I'm sorry I've been a little M.I.A. lately but work, school, kids, and hubby all consume my life lately. Once I get my balancing act together I will be more sociable. Thank you all for taking the time to read my post. Have a great week this week. </div>
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<span class="quote-author">What are your summer plans? Can you believe it's July already. Have a great week everyone! </span></div>
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Happy Monday Everyone! I am back to reality. I have been on vacation and this past week has been playing catch up. While on vacation in Jamaica I only gained 1.5 lbs. :) I've already lost that weight and a little more this week. So I am back to my pre-vacation weight. woohoo!!! Totally thought i would gain lots of weight while away but I stayed on course. Ate three meals a day and had one small dessert at every meal. while I was on vacation.. They had a gym there to use but I didn't even step foot in it. But we did walk around alot in the resort so that makes up for it and lots of swimming. Well I hope everyone has a great week. </div>
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<em><strong><span class="quote-author">Happy Monday everyone!!! Can you believe it's already June! I surely can't. This week will be a hectic week for me. We leave for Jamaica on Sunday!! Lots to do. This past weekend has been a good week for me. I lost 3 lbs. and have gone down 9 sizes since starting Mamavation. 9 freaking sizes. Can you believe it? I surely can't. We visited my in-laws this weekend and my new MIL asked if i was ready for vacation. My answer was NO. She asked if i had enough shorts for vacation and i replied i have a couple. She asked if i wanted to try some of her shorts. I asked her if they were size 7. Those were the size i could fit into. She said, "No.. there a size 5." I thought well i could try and if it doesn't fit at least i know. So off i went to try on some of her shorts. I put on the first pair and guess what! They fit. I was in total shock and had to rush and show her. A size 5 can you believe it!! I couldn't. Tried on another pair and those fit too. There were a few that fit but didn't felt comfortable. Different brands different size feelings. So i ended borrowing 3 shorts and a cute dress. Can't wait for Sunday to get here :)!!</span></strong></em></div>
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<strong><span class="quote-author">This post is sponsored by <a href="http://www.omronhealthcare.com/home-products/fitness/" target="_blank">Omron</a> and hosted by Mamavation <strong><strong>– a community dedicated to<a href="http://www.mamavation.com/"> obesity prevention</a> &<a href="http://www.mamavation.com/"> weight loss for women</a></strong></strong> and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway</span></strong></div>Marie "aka Shorty"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359479954858322872noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951170223441320959.post-9888723740681199322012-05-20T17:54:00.002-05:002012-05-20T17:54:16.426-05:00The Swimsuit TEST<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm back... Haven't blog since last week but I've been around listening but quiet. I hope everyone had a great weekend. This weekend was the weekend my family decided it was time to go swimsuit shopping. Before you know it our vacation time will be here. Kids were easy to shop for and so was my hubby. I on the other hand dreaded it. First I was slightly excited since I've lost a good 32 lbs. all together since being in this community. I've gained back a pound since last week. :( .. Back to my swimsuit shopping. I wanted to look for a one piece. Wasn't ready for a two piece yet. My abs are not were i want them to be. Though I have been working on them. I grab a size Medium. It said it was a size 8/9. I figured I would fit it. I'm a size 7/8. No sweat. I cried when I put them on. Not happy tears but upset tears. It didn't fit... I had to have my husband grab the next size up. A Large 10/11. It fit. I felt like I've gone back 2 steps. I was so upset. Though my husband kept assuring me that it was fine. I didn't feel fine. He says it's because I have big boobs. I know I've made progress and I've gone down in sizes just shopping for swimsuit makes it depressing. Has anyone else have this problem or am the only one?? </div>
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This past week has been a roller coaster. On top of school, work and every day life I feel like I've missed a step some where. I feel like I've lost my footing and I can't get to seem to get back on track. I feel like everytime I take a step I keep slipping. Just like the picture of the water falling on the steps. I can't seem to get my footing back to get back on top. And it just plain PISSES ME OFF!! </div>
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I have been sick this past week with strep so that completely through me off my workout schedule. Still recovering from it but I feel worn out. I've just finished my last day for my english class and in a week I will be doing another psychology class. Though I love psychology I feel a little overwhelmed with everything. I feel like I can't seem to catch my breath. Always on the go. Have you ever felt that way? Always on the go and can't seem to fit anything in? I need to get back on track on my workout schedule. </div>
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I did start off today on a good note. I did work out. I did my hip hop abs dvd and it felt good to workout <em><strong>.</strong></em></div>
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I do have some good news. We've booked our Jamaica trip! So around this time next month I will be on a beach in Jamaica with the hubby and the kiddos. Guess it's one incentive to keep on going in getting back on track. Have to get bathing suit ready. :) </div>
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I haven't gain any weight this week or loss any. I've hit a plateau again.. Not losing any weight and not gaining is irritating all at the same time. I am glad that this monday's mamavation tv is about that interesting topic. I can't wait because I need some advice on getting off this plateau and get moving. </div>
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Congratulations to the new mamvation mom's!! I couldn't be at the twitter party due to having strep but I did hear about it later. Congratulation ladies!!<strong><em> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> Wendy </span></em></strong><a class="bbc_link" href="http://www.twitter.com/weghtisover" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><em>@Weightisover</em></strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><em> and Hanan (</em></strong></span><a class="bbc_link" href="http://www.twitter.com/LilacCityMomma" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><em>@LilacCityMomma</em></strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><em>)</em></strong> I can't waiting to see where this journey takes both of you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So don't forget to join us for mamavation tv. <strong><a href="http://www.minglemediatv.com/mamavation.html" target="_blank"> Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV.</a></strong></span></div>
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These past few weeks has been very stressful. On top of school and a new promotion I sometimes get side track and neglect my family. My "Ohana". With that in mind my DH decided on the spur of the moment (sometimes those are the best) to spend some quality family time together. We brought the kids to the zoo. Though it was chilly out we still had a good time. It was nice to be able to relax with the kids and not have a worry in the world. To my surprise the kids got along well. Brother and sisters often fight. Everyone can agree with that. LOL... Have you neglected your family recently? If you have what are you going to do to make quality time together?</div>
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This week my goal is to get 3 workouts done. I succeeded last week with working out 4 times. More walking time during the week with my kids. Love this Chicago weather. Not hot and not cold. Just right with a little bit of breeze. Now if i could just hear the ocean waves crashing it would make me feel more at home. Hope everyone has a great week!!!</div>
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