After applying, and waiting for the announcement of the finalists, I’m sad to announce that I didn’t make it. But oddly, I’m not too sad. I thought I would be upset, maybe even on the edge of just saying “Forget this!” and walking away from the whole Mamavation community. But I don’t want to. The support and encouragement has been amazing since coming back from a hiatus I suppose (hey, life happens!), and I need that. So it’s not over, I’m not going to back down and let this be the end. In fact, this is only the beginning. It’s going into overdrive and I’m going to show each and every one of you that I CAN and WILL lose weight and get my family healthy!
Hubs is on board, and that means the world to me. We’ll be working out, making healthy food choices, and learning how to create a happy and healthy home together. I can’t wait for the next few weeks as we learn and grow together. I am also very VERY excited that we are getting a treadmill! HELLO MILEAGE! Man, I can’t wait to wake up and say, “Oh, it’s hot out? That’s nice.” and just get on my treadmill for a walk! I am STOKED! And I don’t say that often!
My announcement for this week is that I…
Lost a pound!
Woo hoo!
This week is about drinking lots of water (it’s going to be in the 90s all week with high humidity) and either walking at home, going out super early in the morning, or late at night. Once I have my treadmill I won’t need to worry about that! I’m also going to try to eat cleanly (no processed food, or very minimally processed), and get lots of fruits and veggies. The peas in our garden are ready to be harvested, so I can’t wait to try those! We also grabbed a pound of green beans, and have lots of baby spinach for salads!
How is everyone else doing? What are you healthy meal ideas for this week?
Edited to add: Yes, I did sign up for the Move It & Lose It Challenge! You can bet your bottom dollar that I will be rocking this!
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Congrats on your loss! Even a pound is great! Love your attitude! head up and I hope you will enter the move it or lose it challenge as well!
Lori @ My Kinda Rain´s last [type] ..Mamavation Monday July 5th
Congrats on the loss, I’m glad your hubs can be your support through the move it and lose it challenge. You’re going to do great!
jennydecki´s last [type] ..I’m a Finalist and Need YOUR Help to Win-
Mandi I felt (feel) the same way, I just wanted to say Screw it. I was really bummed (but ironically not that surprised). But I have to remind myself that just because I didn’t get picked doesn’t mean I should quit trying. WE are gonna rock this, if you need a support buddy hollar at me. @jamnsfld76. Can’t wait to hear about the treadmill you pick out.
Sorry you didnt make finals but glad to hear you arent giving up on this and doing the move it to lose it challenge. Good luck!
Shanaka @ Thrifty Mama B´s last [type] ..Mamavation Monday
Congrats on the loss! I cant wait to star the move it challenge with you! Were gonna rock this! :)
Shannon´s last [type] ..Nervouslyexcited
So glad you’re sticking with it — we lost several sisters last campaign and I was so sad when it happened.
WOO HOO on your loss — that is AWESOME!!!!
Rachel — Following In My Shoes´s last [type] ..If You Eat It- You Will Gain Mamavation Update
Yeah! Way to go on your weight loss… and YEAH YEAH for sticking around through the Move it and Lose it Challenge – you will ROCK IT! :)
Btw – I have the same scale as you – it is pretty awesome. :) I love seeing if I have lost even 0.1lbs :)
Have a great week!!
Rachel @rachelsteffen´s last [type] ..Mamavation Monday
Congrats on your loss!! Just like Rachel, I have the same scale. Keep working the #mamavation plan. We’re here for you!
Laura´s last [type] ..Mamavation Monday- July 5- 2010
I am still rooting for you!
Treadmill would be fantastic! I just got mine from Smooth Fitness and I LOVE it. They have a special for all of us $100 off any unit $1499 and up using “mamavation”. Plus they are already so inexpensive.
Yes, I definitely think you should enter into the Earth Footwear Move It & Lose It challenge. Would be good for both you and your hubby. Kick some ass girl!
Leah @Bookieboo´s last [type] ..Mamavation Finalists- GO VOTE-
COngrats on the weight loss! I was a little bummed not making it also but let’s kick ass in the Move It & Lose It challenge!! I’m so jealous! I want a treadmill but no can do right now! I’ll have to survive these triple digit days outside!
Chat soon ~ @lovelyritaann
Congrats Mandi!! I know you are going to do awesome!!
Trish @IamSucceeding´s last [type] ..Mixing It Up A Bit
Woohoo on the loss, signing up for the challenge, and getting your husband on board to support you! All great things!!
kia´s last [type] ..mamavation monday 5 july 2010
I wish my husband would get on board with me! It would be so much easier to shop and cook if he ate the same things I did.
Then again, I’d have to share my Skinny Cow with him. I honestly don’t know if I could do that.
Creative Junkie´s last [type] ..Forget Santa Claus Why can’t the stork be real
I am on a diet also so I know how challenging it is. Keep up the great work!!!
Visiting from MomDot comment night :)
Jenny @ Freebie Spot´s last [type] ..Sweaty- Old Men
Great tude :) You’ll get there with an attitude like that!
Shasta´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday
I’m sorry you didn’t make it, but what a great attitude you have! Glad to hear your husband is on board with you. Have fun with it and good luck!
Tired Mom Tésa´s last [type] ..Cleveland 3-Day for the Cure- Only 23 Days to Go-
Any week that is lower than the one before it is a good week in my book.
Robin´s last [type] ..Eureka Pet Pal Bagless Vacuum Review
WTG..every lb counts. WHats the move it or loose it challenge email me
nightowlmamablogs at gmail dot com
Thanks
I don’t participate in Mommavation. I did in the beginning but since the first girl blogged about what went down I can’t seem to support that.
Tricia @Nightowlmama´s last [type] ..Send Flowers- Gifts and lots of
I’m sorry you weren’t selected but I’m still very happy that you at least tried, plus you lost a pound. If it were me I think I would take it personally (nobody likes me…). I love that you are taking a much better approach to this. KUDOS to you!
I hear you about the heat…it’s been upwards of around 100 here. Blah! I hate heat!
good luck mandy. i just joined the ymca and love it. they have all kinds of fun stuff.
That’s awesome your husband is supportive. I’ve seen so many be sabotaged because a spouse wouldn’t get on board as well. And yay to the treadmill! I wish I had the room for one.
Amanda´s last [type] ..Today’s Military Spouse