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The bikini arrived

The retail therapy session yesterday was exhausting.  I got quite the workout in, though. Since we have so much snow around here, I dressed appropriately for the weather.  I wore jeans, two layers of shirts, heavy socks, and hiking boots, under my scarf and winter coat. I left the house at 10:45 am and returned… Continue reading The bikini arrived

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Icy surfs up and the bikini still hasn’t arrived yet!

Instantly disappointed is a mild manner way to put it.  Poor me...poor Copper...poor Mr.  It's -24 degrees this morning. And the two of them have to go out in it AGAIN.  They might not be the only ones though.  I probably have to go join the ranks, too. Heavy sighs in unison... That's how I… Continue reading Icy surfs up and the bikini still hasn’t arrived yet!

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It’s the depth of the squat that matters

So...how did my little magical work your butt with squats and twist and turn to tone your love handle reminders work? Did I exercise my butt off yesterday? Well, let's see.  Kind of.  It hurt to do squats this morning while my coffee heated up. So, I guess, they did work. Surprisingly well, for the… Continue reading It’s the depth of the squat that matters

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H*ll yeah, I’m falling in love with my bikini

Today is where the bikini hits the skin for the first time this week.  My commitment to the 30-day plan is officially confirmed in writing - you know, for accountability's sake. Remember, per the planned Day 7, which says to: Identify small rewards and solidify the plan (put it in writing, have someone or all of… Continue reading H*ll yeah, I’m falling in love with my bikini

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How to set up your pantry so you’ll stick to your dieting plan

Today's the big day - the 5th day I was all psyched to write about.  I had tons of ideas floating around in my head to go with the assignment for self-love #5 day.  And I was gonna wow you all with my words of wisdom to show you I knew what the hell I… Continue reading How to set up your pantry so you’ll stick to your dieting plan

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How to pepper your diet plan with effective retail therapy

Finding distractions so you don't fail is the tough stage of dieting plans.  If you're trying to stick to a diet or to eating healthily, the crappy for you stuff is way easier to grab and ends up being cheaper in the long run. I still haven't opened the new bag of chips.  YAY ME!… Continue reading How to pepper your diet plan with effective retail therapy