That’s it. It’s time to get back in the game. #LosingItToLive

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Remember when I used to be all about eating well? Running? Losing weight and feeling better about myself? Well, y'all. It's time to get back to my roots. Life has been pretty much batshit insane for the past year, but I can't settle for excuses anymore. I'm so sick and tired of my excuses, and I'm ready to be proud of myself again. In the past two years, really, I've gained about 30 pounds. I'm sitting somewhere around 180 right now, and it just makes me so upset to think about all of the hard work that I put in from June 2012 to March 2013 when I went from 207 to 157. You guys, I worked … [Read more...]

Trying New Things in 2015: Vegan Plant-Based Protein! #GNCPlantProtein #sponsored

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This post is brought to you by GNC and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. It's a fresh year! I know a lot of you guys are as stoked about that as I am. There's nothing better than a fresh, blank slate at the start of a new year. And of course, one of the ever-popular resolutions is to lose weight. Work out more. Eat better. I'm vowing to eat better, and to pay closer attention to what I put into my body, including my protein shakes! GNC has introduced new plant-based protein powder that promises 20g of protein and 10g of aminos from five plant-based sources with no soy, gluten or … [Read more...]

Ready, Set, LOSE! JOIN the #SummerSweatDietBet with me!

Summer Sweat Diet Bet

Has anyone else been living it up this summer, indulging in poolside treats and letting loose? Um. I have. Lots of Otter Pops and ice cream. Picnics with hot dogs and chips. But it's time to reign it in! I've had so much fun with my kids this summer, but I'm ready to get back on track. What if I told you that you could lose 4% of your body weight by Labor Day, and win money while doing it? I've done it before, and I'm so excited to do it again! I'm hosting a DietBet, a weight loss game where participants bet money that they'll lose 4% of their starting body weight in four weeks. Those that … [Read more...]

Creamy Brown Sugar Spread with SPLENDA: Making #SweetSwaps

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This post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS ™ blogger program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC. and The Motherhood, who sent me products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them. Y'all. I just made the best flippin' cream cheese dip I've ever had in my life. It was super easy and I even lightened it up a little! Lately, I've been ditching sugar and using SPLENDA no calorie sweetener, and I've been enjoying my favorite stuff with a little less guilt! This week has been insane -- Emma's 7th birthday (OMG) was on … [Read more...]

Making #SweetSwaps with Splenda! #ad

Sweet Swaps

Part of living a calorie-conscious diet means making changes in the things you eat -- but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the foods you love. You just have to be smarter than the food! I've spent the past year and a half finding little tricks to eating right that make a big difference over time. It might not seem like a big deal to swap your sugar with a no-calorie sweetener, but each day adds up to a week, that adds up to a month, which rolls into a year. Little swaps can (and do!) make an impact! For me, things like swapping diet soda for water (so hard!), fried foods for … [Read more...]

I’m running in the Skirt Chaser 5k in Tempe! Join me!

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Can I tell y’all what I’m super pumped about? I am so excited for a fun, themed run. My past two races have been serious, focused, and challenging 13.1 miles. This Saturday, I’m running in the Skirt Chaser 5k in Tempe! It’s my second year running in the Skirt Chaser 5k, and I’m so thrilled to be back! It’s very unique in that there are two start times, based on gender. Following the rules of etiquette, ladies start first, and then the men follow three minutes later – hence the name “Skirt Chaser”. The race is hosted by Skirt Sports (which I LOVE, by the way – super huge fan of their … [Read more...]

Namaste, y’all! Get one free month of MyYogaWorks.com! #ad #MC

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I will be totally honest. As I write this, I am beyond stressed out. I just tore my house apart looking for some important documents that I should have stashed away, but I can't find them. Right now, I need to chill. And here's what's awesome -- I just chilled out in under 6 minutes, in my own bed, and it was the best thing I could have done for myself tonight. I've been checking out MyYogaWorks.com, an online yoga video site, and I'm pretty impressed! I signed up and told them the main areas I'd like to work on, like my core, balance, sun salutations, and calming effects. I'm totally a … [Read more...]

Weigh in Wednesday: Losing Weight Twice Sucks + I’m Running 13.1 Miles on Sunday!

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Just a little PSA for any of you who are thinking about slacking off and letting yourself go. When you gain back weight that you've already busted your ass to lose, the process is twice as hard, twice as emotionally trying, and twice as sucky. With that out of the way, I think I can say that I've had an okay week! On Monday, my office started a weight loss challenge, and I signed up. There's some stiff competition, and I might not have a chance at winning, but I'm doing my damnedest to hold my own. I've only had a handful of Diet Dr. Peppers this week, too! I've been twiddling my thumbs … [Read more...]

Weigh in Wednesday: 2014 Edition

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, FRECKLEBERRIES! I would love to tell you that I got gussied up and danced the night away, but I'm a fuddy duddy who enjoyed her evening on the couch with her husband and kids watching a Cops marathon. (Funny tidbit: Micah woke up in the middle of the night and asked me if all the bad guys got arrested. Ha!) I hope you guys had a great New Year's Eve. Is anyone else feeling really excited about the fresh start? I am big on charting, tracking, and following analytics and stuff, so something about a new year with no data is encouraging to me. I don't have any bad juju going … [Read more...]

New LIFE Resolution #FightFatTalk

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This content is sponsored by Special K, but all opinions are my own. It's New Year's eve! In a few hours, the big glittery ball is going to drop, and bajillions of people will kiss in Times Square. The confetti will settle, and noisemakers will be cast by the wayside. The next morning, people will go to their calendars (do people still use real paper calendars anymore? I do!) and turn the page from December 2013 to January 2014. There's something really clean, crisp, and fresh about January. Of course, you have the chance to make a change any day of the year, but there's something freeing … [Read more...]