The Hot 100 - Going out with a Bang!

I've decided that if I don't participate in this, I'm a losery-loser-pants. So I'm gonna do it. I also think I'm up a pound this morning so I really need to quit this looseygoosesy attitude I have. >:(

My goals are very numbers based. Whatever I have to do to reach the numbers (working out/eating right/etc) will naturally be encompassed in the numbers goals.

Goal #1: Lose 30 pounds by December 31st. This is just over 2 pounds per week, (roughly 14 weeks)
Goal #2: Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day.
Goal #3: NO pizza or chinese food for the rest of the year! (I tend to order this weekly, needs to stop even if it's steamed/veggied.)
Goal #4: Eat a salad for one meal EACH day.

Yeah, so I think I'd better stop there so it's at least somewhat reachable. If you guys are participating let me know in the comments here so I can come check out your goals! And don't forget to let Steve know so you can be entered in the contest! :)

Also I realize I need to update you all with some progress photos. I'll see what I can do about that... maybe tomorrow? :)

~Jenn

Halloween for Fatties.

I've begun the process of trying to find a suitable Halloween costume. As MANY of you ladies out there know, this usually sucks major balls when you're a fat chick. In years past, all I can remember being available to me was this:




Dan and I were looking at these and just laughing our asses off. Is this really the only option to plus size chicks? Wearing what's basically a modified version of a Snuggie? I've been there before, and honestly, that's why I've not dressed up or done anything for Halloween the last two years in a row.

But recently I've noticed a much higher availability of plus size costumes. And this year I've seen lots of really cool costumes for plus size girls. These ones aren't just MooMoo-Shmocks disguised as "costumes"... they're actually SEXY costumes. I went to Buycostumes.com today and found these:



Woo to the freakin' HOO! Now, I'm not sure if I have the balls to pull off a short skirt like these, but I'm really happy to know it's an option. If I'm not brave enough, there are middle of the road ones available too.

I'm just glad to know I won't be stuck wearing this:



If I really feel like wearing this:




SO! In addition to this, I wanted to give a little nod to my friend Hanlie over at Fertile Healthy for posting an entry about Steve's "Hot 100 (Going out with a Bang!)" Challenge.

Here’s the information you need to know:

1. You have to come up with some goals.
2. You have to publish those goals.
3. You have to give a status follow-up on those goals at least every ten days.

Oh! And if you participate, be sure to leave him a comment HERE so he knows to include you in the drawing.


So... I don't have mine fingered out yet, and I'm not sure if I'm going to do it, but I wanted to pass the info along to any of you fabulous folks who are being motivated by The Biggest Loser, or just feeling like you're in a little bit of a slump and would like some extra OOMPH! to push you toward your goals. The prize does sound wonderful, especially if you like some extra spice in your life. :)

I'll keep you all posted on my participation decision in a few days. I just need to come up with some realistic goals, and I think I just might do it. :)

~Jenn

Nominated for Best Health Blog

Hey y'all!

I wanted to share that I've been nominated for "Best Health Blog" over at www.bloggerschoiceawards.com. :)



It takes a teenie tiny minute to meander over there to sign up and vote for me, but if you wouldn't mind, that would be awesome. :)

If you're feeling super cool and friendly, CLICK HERE to vote for my blog. Tee-hee! :)

You guys are the best readers. Have I told you that lately? ;)

~Jenn

Cyclopses, Jedi's and Taxidermy.

Read this, then you'll understand what I'm talking about.

If you ever wanted to feel inspired to quit your job, this article is for you. It won't give you warm and fuzzy feelings about how "it'll all be okay"... nope. But what it will do, is make you wanna go, "HELL YEAH!"

This woman quit her job to give herself a year to be a writer. I love it.