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Crossing the Finish Line

December 19, 2011 By Ashley 11 Comments

 

I just completed my first 2 Week Challenge!! Honestly, I didn't think it would be that hard, after all I workout already and eat healthy. I was wrong! I was sore, tired, and definitely grunted my way through the planks. Finding time to fit in the extra workouts made me really scrutinize my “me-time” and how I could better be using it! I tried to twit pic every meal/snack but I did miss quite a few. I would be so hungry I would devour my meal, then think oops I was suppose to take a picture of it! But I promise I ate healthy and didn't cheat!

Here are my measurements:
*Starting: Weight: 172 Waist: 33 Hips: 38 Thighs 25
*Ending: Weight: 169 Waist: 31 Hips: 37 Thighs: 23 1/2

Congrats to everyone who finished with me! I'm looking forward to reading your posts.

 

This weeks blogging carnival question is: What is your biggest achievement of the year?

Wow, I really have to think about that. I survived sending my first born to kindergarten, I only cried a little a lot. My son who was a late talker is now chatting away, thanks to some one on one time with mommy! I re-started blogging and it's been greater then I could have expected.

The biggest achievement though is the overall health of my family. My husband and I joined a gym, committing to going at least 3 days a week. I have taught my children about what you put in your mouth and the exercise you get keeps you healthy or makes you sick. We have switched over to eating 100% natural and organic. That alone has helped me with my migraines and others in the house with digestive problems. I'm continuing to educate myself on organic/natural eating, and also natural cleaners, medicines, etc. I have lost weight, toned up, and feel better about myself. After Christmas I'm going to have to do some major shopping for smaller jeans! In the coming year I would love to see myself at my goal weight, but if I don't make it I know I will do my best to get there!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 

Iโ€™m writing this to be entered into a giveaway sponsored by YumYucky, Eco-Foil, and Mamavation and hosted by Mamavation โ€“ a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women. The opinions are as always, mine.

*SISTAHOOD: If you are interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do it. Please go here for instructions.

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Mamavation, Nutrition Tagged With: exercise, fitness, health, mamavation, nutrition, weight loss, Working out

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  1. Avatar for ResaResa

    December 19, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Congratulations on finishing the 2 Week Challenge – that’s huge! Even more huge is bringing your family into your health and fitness goals, and that’s so fantastic that you’ve incorporated them so fully! Very excited to see where you take your goals next year ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Avatar for Shannon @Aries_MommyShannon @Aries_Mommy

    December 19, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Congratulations on finishing the challenge and losing weight! You are doing great!

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  3. Avatar for Lena - @elenka29Lena - @elenka29

    December 19, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    YAY – Good job on the great results. This is so impressive especially considering the season. Wishing you a great new year

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  4. Avatar for @MommaYoung@MommaYoung

    December 19, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Wow that is great results and YES it was hard, we we did it YAY…

    There are some great achievements what a great example you are setting for your babies.

    Thanks for visiting.

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  5. Avatar for AshleyAshley

    December 19, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Thank you all so much! Yay for finishing right?! I think it is so important to involve our families in our weight loss/nutrition adventures. Hope your weeks aren’t too stressful ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Avatar for Marie NicholsMarie Nichols

    December 19, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Congratulations on finishing the 2week challenge. I am so glad it’s over. i can’t wait for the next one though. have a great xmas.

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  7. Avatar for Shelley (@momma_oz)Shelley (@momma_oz)

    December 19, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    AWESOME JOB!

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  8. Avatar for Megan @mnmspecialMegan @mnmspecial

    December 19, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Woohoo for jean shopping! Its amazing what we put into our mouths and how it effects the rest of our bodies. Nothing has helped my hubby more than watching the corn products. Just eliminating all the corn derived items has really helped with my weight gain too.

    I agree with you when it comes to the me time and finding ways to use it better. That was the biggest lesson I learned as a mamavation mom.

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  9. Avatar for Andrea Emilien (@AndreaEmilien)Andrea Emilien (@AndreaEmilien)

    December 19, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    You have awesome results for the 2 week challenge! Congrats!!!!

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  10. Avatar for @PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman@PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman

    December 21, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    Amazing results! Good for you and I can’t wait to see what you do in 2012.

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  11. Avatar for JudyJudy

    December 23, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    Congrats on the two week challenge and weight loss! I’ve been wondering how hard those are and now I know! Sending them to school for the first time is never easy on moms! I hope you have a great 2012!

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