tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41833336203340312292024-02-07T14:56:07.055-06:00Eat, Shrink & Be Merry! :]Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-12544290121495388212010-07-15T18:23:00.002-05:002010-07-15T18:24:46.969-05:00New Condo Pics! :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some pictures of the new condo I'm renting- I have a roommate, so I only had to furnish my room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">THE END! :)</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-88127627093557449782010-07-15T17:52:00.000-05:002010-07-15T17:52:01.458-05:00Adios 9 pounds :)<div style="text-align: center;">So I'm pretty excited. I just moved 1,800 miles from home to Boise, Idaho & I absolutely love it here. Everybody is so friendly and welcoming- it's great! My favorite aspect of it is that It seems to be easier for me to lose weight here.. super! :) <b>First of all</b>, I'm on a tight budget so I tend to eat at home a heck of a lot more! <b>Secondly</b>, I get to go up and down these stairs every time I have to take the dog out and/or go anywhere...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I first moved here I decided there was no way I was going to be able to do it. I freaked out & started looking for a new place to live that day... I got light headed and out of breath just with the thought of moving all of my stuff up to that third floor. THEN I had an aha moment... this was going to be really super duper good for me. I get a bunch of exercise everyday without even having a choice. <b>The last thing</b> that has been really helpful with my weight loss is that they have two pools & hot tubs here in the condo community. I have been out swimming and getting my tan on almost every day. It has been so liberating for me, because I have not really swam in public in a bathing suit for years. When I moved here I decided there was no way I was just going to let that pool sit there and not use it just because I'm fat and don't want people to see me in a swim suit... So, I have been taking full advantage of it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been busy adjusting, working, getting settled and organizing my stuff these past two weeks, so I have not yet worked out. There are two workout facilities here on the grounds, so I plan to fully utilize them starting next week once things are a bit more situated.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So my great news is that I lost 9 pounds these past two weeks since I have moved here. The most awesome part of it all is that I haven't really tried too hard at all... I have just been eating fairly healthy, and have been going up and down those dang stairs! lol :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everybody has a wonderful day! It is sunny & beautiful here... I hope the same goes for you all!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">♥ Katie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-7822524375421434702010-07-05T23:13:00.000-05:002010-07-05T23:13:47.334-05:00It's been awhile... A looong while!<div style="text-align: center;">Wow! It's been over four months since my last post.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So much has happened...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You know those experiences where something happens or somebody says something that is monumental to you, and at that moment you decide you are going to change. Like when a little kid walks by and says "that girl is fat" or when you wait an hour in line for a rollercoaster only to realize that you just can't quite stuff yourself into the seat. Well yeah- I've had both of those experiences and many many more, and each and every time I tell myself that I have to change- I just can't handle the embarrassment anymore. Recently it seems these experiences have been happening to me more than usual, which has really stunk :/ A few months ago I was flying home from visiting my cousin in Arizona. I have begun not wearing my seatbelt on the airplane, because either it doesn't fit, or I spend 10 minutes jabbing the guy next to me while I try to jam it on. Well, the no seatbelt solution was working well until the flight attendant came up to me and specifically asked if I was wearing my seatbelt... Fearing humiliation, I told her yes and continued doing what I was doing. About 5 minutes later, she came up to me again and said "miss, I'm going to need to see that you are wearing your seatbelt before we take off." I felt my face turn beat red, when I ashamedly had to admit that I was not wearing one. She told me that I was going to have to find a different seat, because they do not allow seatbelt extensions in the exit row... right there in the aisle in the middle of the plane she said that... I was horrified, embarrassed, ticked off, you name it... I just looked at her, sucked in as hard as I could, and jammed the seatbelt shut- it took a few tries, but I managed, and she walked away. At that moment I decided that I needed to change... but somehow hours later I managed to slip right back into my regular way of living. More recently I went to a restaurant with my cousin. The hostess seated us at a nice booth right near the front entrance. It was a tight squeeze for me, but I am pretty used to it by now. About 2 minutes later the hostess came back to the table and said that she was going to move us somewhere more comfortable... I knew exactly what she meant, but I told her no- that we were both fine and perfectly comfortable. She basically argued with me back and forth saying that our waiter told her to move us to a different table, because I didn't seem comfortable in a booth. I finally for some reason which I am still yet to realize, gave in and let her move us to a different table. I should have just walked out... I didn't like the way the situation was handled at all, I was put on the spot and embarrassed in front of my cousin and the surrounding people in the restaurant. Once again, I decided that THIS TIME I was going to change... for real this time, this was it! Well, needless to say It didn't happen. I just don't get it... how can a person endure these horrendous experiences and not be motivated enough to change. The only thing I can think of is that they just drag you down so much that you don't even have the energy, willpower or motivation to truly change. I don't know what it is.. it's just been a rough few months for me...</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">When these things happen I kind of just shut down, which is the main reason I haven't blogged in so long. But I really need to change that. I do so much better when I am writing down my feelings each day and reading all of your positive ideas and comments. So that is my new goal- blog blog blog :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have missed all of you! Tomorrow=read blogs & get up to date on how everyone is doing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well I'm off to bed. I will talk to you all tomorrow :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-18583536676847256032010-02-21T14:07:00.000-06:002010-02-21T14:07:25.890-06:00Weekly Weigh In...<div style="text-align: center;">Well.. I wish I were super excited for this post, but eh.. not so much. I thought I did really well this week, but I maintained the same weight. I know there are times where you plateau and stay the same, which is totally fine by me because I will take that over gaining any day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's to a new week! :]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everybody had a fabulous weekend! </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-8326905522495601722010-02-15T10:07:00.000-06:002010-02-15T10:07:17.835-06:00Pizza... My Archenemy!<div style="text-align: center;">So... I was doing really well with eating healthy until I was invited out for a valentines dinner @ a pizza place. I tried to be good and have a side salad first so that I wasn't as hungry by the time the pizza came around. Well needless to say.. <b>I totally pigged out on pizza</b>. I told myself just to have one piece, but my stomach had alternate ideas. I know these things happen every once and awhile, but it's hard not to get down on myself. I know I just need to take it for what it is- an occasional indulgence- and get over it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How do you avoid those trigger foods?</b> I have dealt with it by substituting the foods that I love for something healthier- for example: Rather than going out and ordering a pizza, I make homemade pizzas with whole wheat dough, low fat cheese, and turkey sausage rather than the fattening ingredients they are usually prepared with.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Have a great day everybody!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">P.S: my weigh in day is going to be changed to Fridays, because I'm going back on my weight watchers program & that is when I go :]</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-37562952946549817502010-02-11T23:09:00.000-06:002010-02-11T23:09:16.408-06:00Happy Days :]<div style="text-align: center;"><b>This week is going really well so far :]</b> I am so happy with the way things have been going. I have been slacking about going to the gym these past few days, but I have been eating great and loving life! I have been pretty busy with school, work & job interviews! My job interview went really well! I think... There were 30 other people that applied for the position, so I'm thinking my odds aren't that great, but hey! I did the best I could :] We shall see!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am failing miserably with my goal of only weighing myself once a week... yikes! I am doing better than in the past, but I'm still weighing myself more than I should be for my own sanity... I will be better!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've come to realize that it is so much easier when you have a teammate or partner when you are on the road to weight loss. My mom is that team player in my situation. I am so proud of how she has been doing! She has lost 9 pounds so far. It is hard for her, because she has a lot of health problems so she isn't really able to work out much. Good job mom!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Who is your team player?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow = tons of homework :-/ </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Goodnight!</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-24396855007051629782010-02-09T23:15:00.000-06:002010-02-09T23:15:02.288-06:00Quick Note!<div style="text-align: center;">I have to get to bed, because I have a job interview in the morning, but today was weigh in day. <b> I lost 3 lbs.</b> this week- pretty happy about that :] My goal for this upcoming week is to get in ENOUGH calories, and continue to work out hard at the gym. I hope everybody has a wonderful day! I will write more tomorrow! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Goodnight! :]</b></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-27260232432613818532010-02-08T15:09:00.000-06:002010-02-08T15:09:18.443-06:00Interview Madness!<div style="text-align: center;">I have come to the conclusion that the scale is capable of playing some serious mind games! It is driving me absolutely nuts- up, down, up down... I have gone a little (well actually a lot) overboard weighing myself pretty much every time I am in the bathroom. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hence, my new goal: WEIGH IN ONCE A WEEK! This will be super duper tough for me, but I am sick and tired of the scale dictating to me how I will feel the rest of the day! Tuesdays are my weigh in days right now, so I will have my updated stats tomorrow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I am pretty excited about the way things have been going for me. I have been eating really healthy and working out hard everyday. This is the longest consecutive time period that I have stayed on track, so I am pretty proud of myself. I know that this time I am going to succeed no matter what, and that is a great feeling!!! :]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">SoOo... I have an interview on Wednesday for a job that I REALLY want! That only gives me a couple of days to learn more about the company and prepare myself, which is pretty stressful because I am a novice interviewee. Any helpful interview tips and suggestions would be much appreciated!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks! and I hope everybody is having a not so manic Monday! :]</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-8975205890801478672010-02-06T20:42:00.002-06:002010-02-06T20:43:45.057-06:00The New Me! :]<div style="text-align: center;">So a BIG CHANGE happened today!!! I still can't believe I did it! I chopped my hair off!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I went from THIS:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hairdresser was so excited- she hadn't done such a "makeover" in a long time. As I watched the mountain of my hair on the floor get bigger and bigger I knew there was no going back. Good news is that I totally love it & it will be sooooo much more manageable! I feel like this is part of a whole new me, because I was always too afraid to have short hair framing my big ol' fat face. The new me doesn't give a darn! :]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh yeah- p.s: the healthy eating & working out is going absolutely fantastic. I am so excited to weigh in next week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-3266730701257972762010-02-03T15:37:00.000-06:002010-02-03T15:37:16.467-06:00Weekly Weigh In!...<div style="text-align: center;">So..... today was weigh in day! After working out 6 days of this past week and eating super duper healthy I am happy to say that <b>I have lost 8 pounds this week.</b> I am very happy and proud of myself for that accomplishment. I have had more self control and discipline then ever before.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday was rough... I just was not motivated at all to go to the gym and work out. Finally, around 10pm (I was tired as heck) but I told myself that If I really wanted to change I needed to get up and get my butt to the gym! In the past I would have just ignored those feelings, but last night was a turning point. I got up and ready, headed to the gym, and worked out HARD! <b>I felt so accomplished</b> on my way home. It was one of the best feelings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hope everyone is having a wonderful, healthy day!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">♥ Katie</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-7733342104823016182010-02-02T13:51:00.001-06:002010-02-02T13:52:41.518-06:00Temptations!...<div style="text-align: center;">So we all have our "things." The foods that are absolutely irresistible to us. I think it's important to recognize those trigger foods so that you can stay far far away from them. Well!!!... last night I failed to do just that. I had such a craving for ice cream. Luckily all we had was strawberry frozen yogurt. Moral of the story- I ate too much of it! hehe :] For eating practically perfect the rest of this past week I really don't feel too bad about it. It's good to indulge every once and awhile, right?...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have discovered a new love in the breakfast world. If you've followed me for awhile now, you know that I am not very good at eating breakfast so this is a big thing for me! Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies... YUM! :]<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 medium banana</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup ice cubes</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup fat-free milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just blend it all together. It makes 4 servings & It's delicious (at least I think so!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-32633250563510278042010-01-29T22:40:00.000-06:002010-01-29T22:40:05.800-06:00Ahh... the sweet smell of success! :]<div style="text-align: center;">So... a few days ago I joined a weight loss challenge with a bunch of members of my family! We are calling it the 50 for 10. You put in $50 and have to lose 10% of your body weight by the end of the challenge (March 29th). If you meet your goal you get your money back and then split or get all of the money from the people that did not meet the goal. A little family fun! :] Well... we got quite a few people to join and the money pot is at <b>$500</b>. Now that is some major motivation! I am pretty excited about the challenge, because I needed something to spice up my routine and get me motivated.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I joined a gym by my house a few days ago- "Snap Fitness." LOVE IT! It has everything I need to get a great, well-rounded workout, it's totally cheap, it's only a couple of blocks from my house, and the best part of all is that it's open 24 hours. I have worked my butt off (literally) at the gym these past few days & it has felt great! I am super excited about the new year and my new start to a healthier, happier me! :]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well... after eating healthy and working out like crazy at the gym these past few days I am very happy with the results! <b>I have lost 6 pounds these past three days</b>. I know that you lose a lot the first week, but dang! I'll take that! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hope everybody has a wonderful weekend! :]</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">♥ Katie</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-32751970060099413132010-01-22T18:22:00.000-06:002010-01-22T18:22:05.248-06:00Oriental Chicken Salad! Yumm! :]<div style="text-align: center;">So today I discovered a new love in life... It's name is Oriental Chicken Salad from Applebees! Holy yum!! :] <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Life is good... My school semester starts this week, which I'm actually pretty excited about. I'm taking American Government, Personal Economics, A Language Arts, & Psychology. Should be pretty fun, especially psychology & government. I'm taking them all online this semester so that I can be there for the birth of my sister's baby at the end of April. That way I can stay there for a few weeks, get my work done while I'm there, and not have to worry about missing anything. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really need to get into the habit of cooking again! That is going to be my goal for next week- cook at least 5 of the days of the week. I have a few weight watcher cookbooks that I really like, but I could definitely still use some more ideas.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE(S) HEALTHY RECIPES?</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">♥ Katie<br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-19540210267869643722010-01-19T22:43:00.001-06:002010-01-19T23:25:23.663-06:00Yikes...<div style="text-align: center;">Well... this is by far the hardest blog post I've had to write... <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am:<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>ashamed</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">disappointed<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>saddened</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">overwhelmed<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>discouraged...</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I faced the scale today for the first time in months. After making horrible eating choices, not working out, and being really down on myself these past few months, not only did I lose all of the progress that I had made but I GAINED from my original starting weight. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's incredible how crummy that itty bitty scale can make you feel! I realize that this is a pivotal moment in my life. I am absolutely devastated, and could easily just throw in the towel. In the past that is exactly what I would have done, but this is a NEW ME! & I am not going to give up. I am going to take this for what it is... a learning experience. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the MUCH DREADED STATS!:<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Current Weight: 318.2 lbs.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">That is a 3.2 lb. gain from my original start weight. I am still in absolute shock! & It's taking everything inside me not to fall apart...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">But <b>tomorrow is a new day! I am going to wake up in the morning & move on. </b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Goodnight All!<br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-41558219764493355712010-01-18T23:20:00.000-06:002010-01-18T23:20:11.569-06:00Hello 2010! A New Year- A Time For Change! :]<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hello all! :] I have missed you dearly!</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Life has been a crazy whirlwind these past couple of months, but I am officially committed to blogging for this new year. A little late, but hey! Better late than never, right? I have really struggled with healthy choices these past two months. I am going to put it behind me and start over! I am ready to put forth the effort & <b>will NOT give up on myself. I am worth it :]</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These past months in brief review:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a blast in sunny Arizona! <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am going to be an aunt!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a rekindled love for piano!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">& I kicked my boyfriend to the curb who was doing nothing but bringing me down! :]<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has been a crazy couple of months, but afterward I am more enthusiastic than ever! & I am ready to turn my life around! Hello new me :]<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will weigh in, set some new goals & elaborate more tomorrow! Goodnight all!<br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-350212146092377872009-11-11T19:06:00.001-06:002009-11-11T19:06:33.185-06:00Missing In Action!<div style="text-align: center;">So... I have been a major blogging slacker!!! Life has been hectic, and while I'm sure I could have made time to blog it just hasn't happened. I have been helping to care for a close family friend with Leukemia. It has been quite the rollercoaster... It's extremely hard to see somebody you love go through something so devastating and painful. It's been really rough, especially since the recent passing of my grandfather- It brings back all of the memories I shared with him.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">But anyways, I want to be better with my blogging because it most definitely helps to keep my butt in gear! <br />
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So I'M BACK! :]<br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-84942326764913891092009-10-21T00:46:00.000-05:002009-10-21T00:46:18.078-05:00Goal Check In! :]<div style="text-align: center;">Here are the goals that I set for myself a couple of months ago! I have come so far since then, and I feel I am a completely different person- inside and out. Here are the updates on how my goals have been coming along :]<b> <br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Daily Goals:</b><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Workout 5-6 days a week (including resistance training 3 times per week)</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Reward: After committing to it for 1 month- I join the Wisconsin Athletic Club :] </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>UPDATE: I have worked harder these past couple of months than ever before! I have a completely new found confidence in myself, because I am doing things I never thought I would be able to do. I am so proud of myself!- something that I haven't been in years. I haven't been completely on top of working out 5-6 days a week, but It is something that I am working towards being consistent with. </b><br />
</div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Take the dogs for a daily walk.</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Reward: Well behaved dogs! :] </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>UPDATE: I did a really good job with this goal in the beginning, however as it has been getting colder I have been slacking. Besides... the chihuahuas can't really endure much of any extreme weather- I need a stinkin' lab or something!</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Track & write down what I eat each day.</li>
</ul><b>UPDATE: This is a continuing struggle! It seems so easy, but I seem to forget and/or not make time from day to day. I need to just buckle down and DO IT! I know that tracking what you eat is so important, especially during times of struggle!</b> <br />
<ul><li>No soda <br />
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</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Reward: Having teeth when I'm older :] </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i><b>UPDATE: Going wonderfully!<br />
</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Blog each day about my weight loss journey! <br />
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</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Reward: My blogging friends inspirational comments & motivation! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>UPDATE: Well.. I have done pretty well with this for the most part, other than my 2 weeks of being shamefully missing in action :( But I am back on track!</b><i> <br />
</i></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Drink 6 8oz. glasses of water each day.</li>
</ul><b>UPDATE: Going great!</b> <br />
<ul><li>Eat 5 servings a day of fruits/vegetables.</li>
</ul><b>UPDATE: Yikes... hehe. Definitely need to work on this one. I'm usually getting between 2-4 servings. Meal planning time!</b> <br />
<ul><li>Take a daily vitamin.</li>
</ul><b>UPDATE: Good :]</b> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Short-Term Goals:</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li><b> </b> Lose at a rate of 1 and a half - 2 pounds a week.</li>
</ul><b>UPDATE: I have pretty much had a 2lb. consistent weight loss up until a couple of weeks ago where I really struggled. I am back on track & am hoping for a great loss this week :]</b> <br />
<ul><li> Lose 20 lbs. by November 3rd, 2009 <br />
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</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Reward: $50 Shopping spree (clothes) for every 20 lb. loss.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>UPDATE: I have lost 10.6 lbs, which means I have 10.4 more pounds to lose in about two weeks. While this is achievable, I don't know that it is realistic. We shall see!</b> <br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Long-Term Goals: <br />
</b></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Incorporate running into my daily workout routine. </li>
</ul><b>UPDATE: I, for the first time since I was a child CAN RUN!!! I started incorporating running into my workout about a month ago. While listening to my ipod I run during all of the choruses. It's a great workout & I am so proud of myself!</b> <br />
<ul><li>BE POSITIVE!</li>
</ul><b>UPDATE: I have a completely new and improved outlook on life. I have been so much more positive and am beginning to learn to love myself. This is an amazing milestone! I know I have a long ways to go, but as long as I stay positive I know I will succeed! :]</b><br />
<ul><li>Reach my goal weight of 155 lbs. by: April 14th, 2011 (my birthday)</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Reward: I couldn't possibly think of a greater reward than reaching this goal! What a great gift it will be! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I hope everybody has a wonderful day! :]</b></span><i> <br />
</i></div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-72711501728467155162009-10-18T12:23:00.002-05:002009-10-18T12:24:22.218-05:00Over the Top Blog Award<div style="text-align: center;">So I'm a little late, but I need to fulfill my duties to my "Over The Top" blog award.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here it goes...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. Where is your cell phone? in my pocket<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Your hair? blonde<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Your mother? the most wonderful woman I know<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Your father? kind & caring<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Your favorite food? Mmm... Pizza!<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Your dream last night? I don't actually remember any of them...<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Your favorite drink? Pink Lemonade OR Hot Chocolate<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">8. Your dream/goal? To be happy in life<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">9. What room are you in? My living room<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Your hobby? Horses, piano, & traveling<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">11. Your fear? Failure...<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy & healthy with a beautiful family.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">13. Where were you last night? TGI Fridays with the family<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">14. Something that you aren’t? Skinny..? hehe.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">15. Muffins? Mmm- blueberry!<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">16. Wish list item? Get a new job.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">17. Where did you grow up? Milwaukee, Wisconsin<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">18. Last thing you did? Checked my e-mail<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">19. What are you wearing? Jeans & a Key West T-Shirt<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">20. Your TV? Fox News :]<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">21. Your pets? 3 dogs- Tucker, Clifford & Bella<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">22. Friends? They mean everything to me :]<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">23. Your life? I love my life. <br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">24. Your mood? tired...<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">25. Missing someone? yeah.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">26. Vehicle? Silver Mazda3<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">27. Something you’re not wearing? Socks...<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">28. Your favorite store? Hmm.. that's a tough one. Kohls? Old Navy? I dunno..<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">29. Your favorite color? Pink<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">30. When was the last time you laughed? Last Night<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">31. Last time you cried? Friday...<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">32. Your best friend? Melissa<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">33. One place that I go to over and over? Work<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">34. One person who emails me regularly? Sue :]<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">35. Favorite place to eat? Japanica.. I love Japanese food.. yum!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://twelvetosix.blogspot.com/">Tiffany</a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bighappybeautiful.blogspot.com/">"Me"</a> - What is your name anyways? hehe :]<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thebigsister80.blogspot.com/">Shmologna</a><br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-85791153825026943122009-10-16T22:45:00.003-05:002009-10-16T22:56:47.289-05:00Boy Troubles...<div style="text-align: center;">So I'm really struggling right now with not wanting to hurt this guy's feelings... he is totally into me & I am just not feelin' it.. AT ALL! On the other hand, I know that If I string him along and don't say anything It will hurt him more in the long run. What do you say? Help me ladies!!<br />
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Maybe if I wore my hat like this he would leave me alone!... <br />
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Hope everybody has a fabulous weekend!<br />
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</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-49031976144610862122009-10-14T23:39:00.000-05:002009-10-14T23:39:52.659-05:00*Short and Sweet*<div style="text-align: center;">I love all of my blogger friends! You are all amazing, encouraging & inspirational!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so grateful for the great support system that I have in you all. It's a great feeling to know I am not alone on this journey and that there are people out there who genuinely care about my success and happiness.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much to every single one of you for making me smile each day :]<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love, Katie<br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-83189099614145717392009-10-14T00:19:00.004-05:002009-10-14T00:25:29.654-05:00Honest Scrap Award :]<div style="text-align: center;">So today I must fulfill my duties of receiving the "Honest Scrap Award". Which means you will be learning ten things about me you probably didn't know... I hope I don't bore you :] hehe.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. I attended a Spanish speaking school for 4 & 5 year old Kindergarten. Trust me.. you could never tell by listening to me speak it. Yikes!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. I am a cowgirl at heart! I love horses- I just sold my baby boy (Cole) a few months ago, because I just didn't have enough time for him anymore between work and school. Hardest thing I've ever had to do :(<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Oh gosh... this is getting hard. haha.. Umm... I am going to school (well.. not this semester) to be a labor and delivery nurse. It is what I have always wanted to do!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. I love photography.. I wish I were better at it. But that leaves me much room for improvement!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7. I LOVE animals... they are the best! We have three dogs- 2 Chihuahuas and a Shihtzu/Toy Poodle Mix.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">8. I play piano :] & organ.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">9. I want to have a big family someday. I love kids!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. I have struggled with being overweight nearly all of my life... It is only just recently that I have learned to love myself the way that I am. I am so excited about the changes that I have made in my life to be happier and healthier! :]<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Goodnight All!</b></span><br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-58943399124234276452009-10-12T21:36:00.000-05:002009-10-12T21:36:09.293-05:00+2.2 lbs.<div style="text-align: center;">Wow.. that was NOT fun at all to put as the title of this post, but it is what it is. I figured why not just weigh in tonight (already a crummy day) instead of ruining my day tomorrow. Well there it is folks... I gained 2.2 pounds these past two weeks.. But I am officially over it and moving on!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I AM going to work harder than ever before & I AM going to reach my goals, because I AM worth it! :]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Goodnight!<br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-66032000455799582772009-10-12T21:18:00.000-05:002009-10-12T21:18:03.168-05:00Blah...<div style="text-align: center;"> This is by far the hardest blog post I've had to write thus far. I have been putting it off for almost 2 weeks now... :( I have completely fallen off of the bandwagon. I feel like garbage! I haven't been working out & have been eating whatever I want... <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Life threw me some stressful curves and I went right back to my old, crummy ways. I am so disappointed in myself! I have felt sick nearly every day from making unhealthy choices, but it hasn't been enough to get my butt in gear. I skipped my past 3 weight watcher meetings (I have no idea what I weigh), but I would most definitely not be surprised If I gained all of my weight back. Gosh! How could I do this to myself?!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm really struggling right now with life in general and I guess I just gave up and felt I was no longer worth it. I wish I were a stronger person... I wish that I was able to find value in myself and be more positive. My self confidence has plummeted, but I know that I can get out of this slump.. I have to. I promised myself that I would do this, and I am going to get it done no matter what.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am going to weigh myself tomorrow.. face the news.. & move on!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have missed all of my blogger friends :(<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fitmindbodyspirit.blogspot.com/">Kat</a>- you're a dear! You made me smile for the first time today :] Thanks for the "Honest Scrap Award"<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will share 10 things about myself tomorrow when I am a whole new, positive, upbeat, happy, confident person :]<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone is doing well! I am super excited to catch up on all of your blogs!<br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-29398796450596122962009-10-01T02:22:00.003-05:002009-10-01T02:26:46.478-05:00The Grand "Shred"-Nale!- 30 Day Check In<div style="text-align: center;">SoOo... today is the grand finale of the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred Challenge! :]<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I look back on this past month I cannot believe how far I have come. I have literally changed my life completely around! I have done things I never thought I would be able to do... I have uncovered a new spark of self confidence :] And most importantly, <b>I have learned to love myself.</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">In just this short period of time I have already begun to accomplish so many of the goals that I have set for myself. Here are a few:<br />
</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Be Healthier</b>- Well this one goes without saying..</li>
<li><b>Feel Strong & Fit</b>- I feel absolutely phenomenal! I have so much more energy & stamina.</li>
<li><b>Not Fear Going To The Doctor</b>- I went last week! :] :] :]</li>
<li><b>Feel Better About Myself- </b>I have come so far in this area... My self confidence has skyrocketed this past month. I am living and loving life like never before & it feels amazing.</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;">Here are my current stats & pictures after 30 days of shredding!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bust- 52.5" (1/2 inch loss)<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Waist- 43.5" (2 inch loss!)<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hips- 57" (1 inch loss)<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thigh- 31" (1 1/2 inch loss)<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Arm- 19" (same)<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Total Inches Lost: 5 inches</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>30 Day Grand Total: 13 1/4 inches! :] </b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Starting Weight: 315 lbs.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Weight After 10 Days Of Shredding: 309.4 lbs. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Weight After 20 Days Of Shredding: 306.6 lbs.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Current Weight: 302.2 lbs. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight Loss: 4.4 lbs.</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>30 Day Grand Total: 12.8 lbs! :]</b><b> <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Thank you everybody for your amazing support for me in this journey! Congratulations to all of the ladies who accomplished the Shred Challenge. & a special thanks to <a href="http://www.livesmilerun.com/">Syl</a> for starting the challenge and being an inspiration to us all :]<br />
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</div></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702930141481605043noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183333620334031229.post-56195670051139773812009-09-30T00:06:00.000-05:002009-09-30T00:06:29.545-05:00"Konnichiha"<div style="text-align: center;">Hello In Japanese! :] So today I went to a Japanese Hibachi restaurant & it was absolutely delicious! It's pretty much my favorite- super fun, amazing food & relatively healthy! :] What more can you ask for?!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shred countdown: 1 more day! Can't believe it...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So Biggest Loser tonight: I'm pretty sure it goes without saying- Tracey = hmm.. let me think of an appropriate way to say this... JERK! She disgusted me... I mean come on- how selfish can you be?! Other than that I thought it was a great show. The loyalty that all of the teammates showed towards Shay was so great... It's encouraging to think of despite some bad apples, how many wonderful people there are out there!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shout-out to my sister Annie!- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :]<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today was a good day! Ate healthy, got my workout in & had some fun in between. I am super excited, because after working out consistently for the past month I have earned one of my landmark <a href="http://tosstheflab.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-weight-loss-goals.html">rewards</a>- joining the gym by my house! :] Woo hoo! I'm not gonna lie.. part of me is kind of nervous, because I dread I will be the "gym fatty" but I know that's not what it's about. I need to walk in there with my head high & focus on my goals!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely loved <a href="http://movingthescale.blogspot.com/">Missy's</a> blog post today! Congratulations to her!- She has come so far & should be dang proud of herself! I think it is so so important to recognize and reward yourself for your accomplishments. I can't wait until the day I can look back on my journey smiling from ear to ear :]<br />
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