Sunday, June 27, 2010

Mamavation Monday 6/28

Hello ladies!


This week, I maintained my weight. No gain, no loss. I weigh the exact same, right down to the ounce (come on, Mr. Scale...not even one measly ounce?! Not ONE?!). I have a goal in my head of losing 22 pounds by my 22nd birthday (July 30). Why? Because it sounds cool. And is a totally fun, yet doable goal. This week didn't exactly help, but at least I didn't gain!

June 22nd was one of my bestie's birthday, so there was the general tomfoolery that goes along with people in their 20s celebrating birthdays (because birthdays are still fun until you're 30). Since there was cake and flip clup...I'm actually pretty happy I didn't gain any weight this week. I'm not that upset I didn't lose any either, because a girl needs to let loose and have some fun *once in a while*.

The good thing about this whole weight loss thing is I'm starting to love cooking! Ok, I've loved cooking for a while...but now I'm actually starting to get good at it. Learning to take pleasure in this makes avoiding eating out or not pulling some processed frozen meal out of the freezer so much easier.

In other news, I'm having loads of fun getting to know some new (to me) mamavation sistas! I feel like this application process is bringing everyone closer together, which is great (I mean...I might cry)! Keep it up, girls!

This week, Lingerie.com is sponsoring Mamavation. They have a fabulous Plus Size section and WHOA...your hubby won't be able to keep his hands off you! If skanktastic (I mean that in a good way) ensembles aren't your thing, they also have some "normal" not-so-lacy-or-revealing items. Underwear, robes, that sort of thing.

Good luck this week to all the moms applying for the new Mamavation campaign, and hope everyone has a good week!

23 comments:

  1. I agree it does seem like the app process is bring alot of us closer! Thank you for letting us know about those excercise videos.
    I also agree that its okay not to lose every week, you have to have some fun otherwise you'll give up :) Keep up the great work girlie

    (@all_about_savin)

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  2. Have I said I love you lately? Your post was cracking me up "skanktastic" And I'm STILL laughing over the new quote from the other night...

    Anyway - don't beat yourself up about no loss. i mean, you've had a loss EVERY week since you began. Maybe you are at the dreaded PLATEAU! If so, refer back to the mamavation TV episode where they discussed what to do!

    You can do this! I know you can!

    Now that you love to cook, do dishes still DISGUST you? haha

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  3. I sure could use some skanktastic stuff! hubby has travelled alot over the past 3 yrs, but now that he's home more I find I'm embarrassed by my collection of granny panties that I acquired while he travelled :) LOL

    Good luck in the Mamavation Campaign!

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  4. I for sure could have used some skanktastic outfits when I was in Chicago! LOL Good luck with the campagin.. You are FANtastic!

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  5. I am feeling the same about cooking lately too! Your doing a great job CJ!! Keep it up girl! Let me know when your down for another morning run. I'm getting addicted to them! ;)

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  6. Skanktastic can be good :) I have a goal to lose 30 pounds before a Girls Scout trip with my daughter on Sept 11th BUT 9/18 is my 30th so maybe I can go out looking hot too! WE CAN DO IT!

    Just to make you feel better... I'm jealous you stayed the same. I gained and that sucks! Congrats on that! :) Have a great week.

    Chat soon ~ @lovelyritaann

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  7. I look forward to getting to know you, CJ! I'm new to Mamavation and applied. Can't wait to see where our journey takes us!

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  8. I just checked out lingerie.com and WOWZERS :)
    as a woman whos never bought any lingerie---I was overwhelmed!

    :)

    MizFit

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  9. I love coking as well! Which sorta got me to where I am but that is another story!

    No loss. No gain...not a bad spot to be in.

    It will catch up just keep going...eating and moving healthy.

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  10. CJ you are a crack up. I am glad you enjoyed some time with your friends you are too young to have to be serious all the time. Let us OLD FOLKS do that, (and hey I resent the comment about not being able to enjoy a birthday after 30) haha, just teasing. Now lets get working on those 22 down by age 22. Move it!! <3 ya!

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  11. 'Skantastic' = love it! Good job on maintaining!

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  12. Woah!!!! My birthday is Wednesday and I will tell you RIGHT now that there is NO reason to not get your tomfoolery on after 30!! Don't give up your inner fool!! LOL

    On the bright side, not losing is not great but it sure beats gaining ;-) Have a great week!

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  13. Hi there! I just wanted to send you some 'sista-ly love' and wanted to say to keep up the great work!! :)

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  14. Hehe..... you crack me up!

    I love cooking too, and to know that eating healthy doesn't really mean that you have to have bland foods really does a lot of the whole living healthy morale!

    I think you're awesome, and don't worry about the maintaining! It's better than the negative alternative!

    Love and hugs! :)

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  15. Maintaining is better than gaining!! Keep your head up, keep working hard! It can be done and I know you can do it!

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  16. Cj, you're doing great! It's awesome that you're getting into the cooking. I think that's about the same time I did as well. And by the way, birthdays are still fun after 30! ;) xoxo

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  17. I love your writing! So good! I think we can all use a little skank in our closets! Just be warned, skanktastic is how hubby and I ended up with little A. LOL! oh well. One day we'll all be yummy mummies again!

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  18. think of it this way manting is a godo thing you didn't gain which is great! know we all haev your back here!

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  19. I am glad you are enjoying cooking, food as nourishment (not an emotional crutch) is so liberating! Enjoy playing and learning how to use new ingredients. You are doing great, no gain this week is victory in my book.

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  20. When I started learning to cook healthy, I rediscovered a joy in cooking; it stopped being a chore and became something fun.

    And, congrats on MAINTAINING! That's just as important as losing. :)

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  21. Can you send me the link to said exercise videos?

    Remember what Leah said last night. She sometimes maintained and it was followed by a significant loss. :) I KNOW you'll make your goal of 22 lbs by your birthday. And we will surely help ya celebrate.

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  22. Keep up the good work!!! Loving cooking is AWESOME! The more fresh and healthy meals you make for your family the better.

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  23. The more you cook at home the more weight you will lose cause you can control the ingredients. Get some Weight Watchers cookbooks. They are FAB and were a lifesaver to me as I was learning to cook healthy. XXOO

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