Category Archives: Posts by Kat

I Think I am On To Jillian Michaels’ Strategy

Last night I did the 30 Day Shred workout DVD by Jillian Michaels.  That woman is brilliantly sadistic.  Jumping jacks, weights, crunches- and bears, oh my!  Holy moly I am sore this morning.  Granted, I feel great.  I feel like … Continue reading

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New Year New Body

Ok, World, I am starting afresh.  I am resolved to change my body for the better.  When I started this blog (although on blogspot at the time…and a bit less committed…) I was 216 lbs and wanted to basically shame … Continue reading

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A Moment of Weakness

“Hey Mom!  Can we have those hot dog things in the roll things?” La asked me yesterday around lunch time. I first of course am going through my mental catalog of hotdog things that I make in my head.  “You … Continue reading

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Eating Properly

Anger,  Disappointment, Acceptance.

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I am Either Going to Rock This Out or Die Trying!

There is this other mom at my daughter’s school who has talked me into something completely insane.  Circuit Training.  *cue dramatic music- dun dun duuuunnnn*  This is basically where you go into the gym, there is an instructor, the instructor … Continue reading

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They Should Have a Special Room for Them!

I work out on an Air Force Base.  It is open for free to all military personnel and their spouses.  In order to get to the cardio room I have to walk through a corridor and then through the weight … Continue reading

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I Just Don’t Want to Look Like a Blob

I went shopping for workout clothes today.  Do you know how hard it is to find decent work out clothes when you are above a size 12?  No, seriously.  I mean, I am not picky by any means.  I just … Continue reading

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This Seals It

So I was messing about in the kitchen (aka half assed helping my husband do dishes) and my four year old said it. “Mom, you’re fat.” It wasn’t meant to be mean, just an honest observation of a four year … Continue reading

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It’s On Like Donkey Kong…well as soon as I feel better

I finally received Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred in the mail. I am really looking forward to her growling at me and calling me fat in a really weird way. I need to start exercising again, these two weeks of … Continue reading

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Easy Pita Pizza (Good Portion Size)

I love pizza. The problem is portion size. Also, I am not a big fan of pizza sauce. I came across a recipe that is very easy, limits portion size and is yummy. Pita Pizzas 8 pita breads 2 tablespoons … Continue reading

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