my blog is moving!

day: 140
merry sunday blogdom!

well after many snafu’s, the inability to read a good portion of my fave blog’s let alone comment on them & the final straw where i can’t even edit my own freakin’ posts – i am bailing on blogger.
it’s been fun & blogger is certainly the best format to learn the in’s & out’s of bloggin (not that i am some expert – far from it) – but it’s time to move on down the road.
plus it’s cool to be a dot com now!
i hope you guys will still follow along – i will be following all of my faves still & commenting as always.

because i am not a blogspot blogger – you won’t be able to follow me in the traditional way.
so i have some coolio options for ya!
1. you can sign up for email notifications of new posts.
2. add me to your blogroll.
3. follow me on google+ .
4. or even facebook?
5. or twitter?
6. or ALL five!
whatever blows your skirt up !

so without further adieu…
here is my new location:
http://thechunkygoddess.com/
or just click here to go right there!
everything from this blog was imported to the new site -- i am still under construction & researching web hosts – but i can do the basic bloggin’ as is.
i will never delete my blogger blogs but the new blog will be the only blog i will be posting in from now on – even my purple goddess blog is going dark.

so adios blogger --- i will always have a soft spot for ya no matter how much of a spiteful, heartless whore you may be…
heh!

peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- vol.16

day 138:
tee gee eye eff blogdom & welcome to…

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and because i was asked last week…
(via blogaholicnetwork.com)

Here are the basic Q&A's on blog hops:
1) What is a blog hop? A blog hop also called a link up is basically a widget, called a linky, that allows bloggers to add their blog to a list. The list can be on multiple sites or may just be on the site of the blogger hosting the hop.
2) What is the purpose of a blog hop? Blog hops allow you to visit other blogs, follow blogs you like, and gain followers.
3) How do I participate? It's easy, just follow the rules the host has left. Sometimes the host asks that you place the blog hop button on your site or in a post, others have no rules. You then add your blog to the list and then visit other blog from the list. When you find blogs you enjoy follow them and leave a comment.
4) Why should I leave a comment? Leaving a comment allows the blogger to know that you are now following them. However, there are a few rules of etiquette:
■Don't spam bloggers
■Don't ask bloggers to visit your site and follow you
■Try to leave a sincere comment. Comment on the post or their blog in general and then let them know you are stopping by from the blog hop. No need to ask them to stop by your blog, if they are participating they already know how it works.
5) How long is a blog hop? Blog hops typically last one day although some may last an entire weekend and specialty blog hops may last a week or more.
6) How many blogs should I visit? As many as you would like. Visiting blogs through blog hops takes time so you may not get to everyone on the list, the great things is most blog hops are weekly events so you can stop back b next week.
7) How do I find blog hops? We have a list of member blog hops here on the community. You can check out our member blog hop list here. Also many bloggers have buttons for blog hops in their sidebars if you see one that catches your eye click on it and usually you will be brought to the site that hosts the hop and you can find out more.
VERY IMPORTANT:
If you plan on attending blog hops to gain followers make sure you have a way for new followers to follow you. You can add the GFC widget to the sidebar of your blog ot if you use Blogger add the followers widget.

i hope that helps with some of the newer blogs & bloggers!
now for my hop…
as usual – no rules – link up whatever ya like – even giveaways & other hops!
rockin’ the hop button is always nice & i über appreciate all of you that do!
and if ya find a new blog that blows your skirt up – follow along & be sure to leave them a nice comment saying hello & tell them ya found them on *the no more muffin top* hop.
that’s it – easy peasy!

happiest friday & i will be back tonight to report on my weigh-in…
i feel a gain coming on & i am already okay with & prepared for it!

peace, l♥ve & carpe the fuck outta this diem!
xxoo
cyn

***blogger is still not allowing me to do basic editing like fonts/size/color & i think it sucks ass bigger than doo-dah***

no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- vol.15

day 124:
tee gee eye eff bloggahs!
welcome to…

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as usual – no rules – link up whatever ya like – even giveaways & other hops!
rockin’ the hop button is always nice & i über appreciate all of you that do!
and if ya find a new blog that blows your skirt up – be sure to leave them a comment saying you are a new follower & tell them ya found them on *the no more muffin top* hop.
that’s it – easy peasy!






peace, l♥ve & carpe the fuck outta the diem!
xxoo
cyn
if ya’ll feel like takin’ a gander --- go check out my mama/photography blog the purple goddess & follow along!

tagged

day:120
i got tagged…

i know some people hate these sorta things & moan & groan about them – but i fuckin’ love this shit!
so when the ever-lovely-yet-kickass rachel from because i have to -- one of my fave blogs of all time & the winner of my 1st ever (and only) giveaway – tagged me – i was happy to oblige!
so here goes…

here are the rules:
1. post these rules.
2. you must post 11 random things yourself.
3. answer the ques­tions the tag­ger set for you in their post.
4. cre­ate 11 new ques­tions for the peo­ple you tag to answer.
5. go to their blog and tell them that you've tagged them.
6. no stuff in the tag­ging sec­tion about ‘you are tagged if you are read­ing this.’ blah blah blah, you legit­i­mately have to tag 11 peeps!

even an easily befuddled bitch like me can handle that…

11 (more) random things about me:
1. i love the ufc but don’t let brian know how much i really like it otherwise it would be the only thing we ever watched… heh!
2. my name (cynthia) means *moon goddess* & i love that
3. i would get plastic surgery and/or botox in a new york minute if i could afford it & screw anyone who thinks its vain. damn right it’s vain & i totally own that shit all day long!
4. i was born in memphis, tn
5. when i was a kid i was convinced i was adopted & threatened to pack my holly hobby mini-suitcase & run away to find my *real family* all the time -- true story.
6. i own about 75 pairs of shoes (and i recently downsized!) – all heels (4” & higher) minus one pair of uggs & my workout shoes. even my flip-flops got height!
7. my super power is that i am a human lie detector – ask my kids & all my ex-boyfriends… lol!
8. i never had a date all through high school – i was just so insecure & shy. i completely changed the summer after i graduated high school – i dropped some weight & let my hair grow long & suddenly had more self-esteem than one 18 year old gal should have… heh!
9. i never thought i would have kids – let alone 3! now i wish we could have more!
10. i have been a photography freak since i was 10 years old & got my 1st camera – the instamatic with the cube flashbulbs! i used to take pictures of my cats & the neighborhood dogs… lol!
11. i am mere months from turning 42 & STILL dunno what I wanna be when i grow up & it pisses me the fuck off!


11 questions from rachel…
1.what is your favorite midnight snack? i try to not eat too-too late but i am a total evening grazer & usually it’s either popcorn or cereal!
2.if you could go anywhere right now, where would you go? the four seasons hotel in bora bora – look @ these private villas! who wouldn't want to be here???3.what is your favorite movie from your childhood? anything disney – my parents would always take my brother & i to see whatever disney movie was out @ the drive-in – this was way before vcr’s & dvd’s – when you actually HAD to go to the movies to see a film.
4.do you have any tattoos, and if not do you want to get one? i have 4 tattoos & am dying for some new ink – i want something elaborate & pretty big!
5.what is one food that you will not eat under any circumstances? i am a southern gal at heart but i will never eat grits – ewwwww!
6.current obsession? stripes! especially black & white & if they are chevron i am even happier!
7.favorite smell? i love the smell of coconut! it makes me think of summer & warm tropical places with ginormous pina coladas!
8.something that gives you the giggles every time you see it. i am such a sucker for those stupid text convo’s you see all over the place. i know some are fake but they crack me the fuck up – especially the *when parents text* ones… heh!
9.what is your favorite flavor of ice cream? coffee – yum! when they come out with an awesome vegan version i will be happier than doo-dah!
10.what is your favorite brand of lingerie? i love the marilyn monroe intimates line – it’s a modern take on vintage styled lingerie & it fits marvelously! a lot of leopard print in this line & i am ALL about that – matter of fact i am wearing a leopard & black bra by them now!
11.are you wearing shoes right now? yup – my awesome purple & grey saucony’s that i ♥ so freakin’ much!

The 11 lucky buggars I am taggin’…
1. ellen from from flab to fab
2. maren from from cow to wow
3. kerry from curly girl
4. bailey from the middle
5. helly from fat girl slim
6. miss april from 30 before 30
7. gillian from a daft scots lass
8. jennifer from finding my way in texas
9. alana from fractured fairy tales
10. miss mama from mommy bags
11. susan from 75% hippie

my 11 questions to you!
1. what is your middle name & the story behind it?
2. what is the best concert/show you have ever been to?
3. favorite perfume/body spray?
4. would you ever have plastic surgery & if so what would you have done?
5. what is your biggest fear?
6. who do think is the most annoying celebrity right now?
7. who is the funniest person you know?
8. favorite disney princess?
9. someone (other than spouse/partner) that just melts your butter big time?
10. favorite form of exercise?
11. what is your dream profession?

there ya go – hope ya have fun with it & no worries if ya don’t play along!
merry monday bloggers!
peace, l♥ve & carpe the fuck outta the diem!
xxoo
cyn
if ya’ll feel like takin’ a gander --- go check out my mama/photography blog the purple goddess & follow along!

no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- vol.14

day 116:
thirsty thursday bloggers & welcome to…

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as usual – no rules – link up whatever ya like – even giveaways & other hops!
rockin’ the hop button is always nice & i über appreciate all of you that do!
and if ya find a new blog that blows your skirt up – be sure to leave them a comment saying you are a new follower & tell them ya found them on *the no more muffin top* hop.
that’s it – easy peasy!



peace, l♥ve & carpe the fuck outta the diem!
xxoo
cyn

ps.
i love you all.
the comments you left me on my last post just made me smile – you get it & you get me!
yay!
sorry i didn’t reply personally – i am just so unorganized for time this week?

welcoming the light...

day 109:
merry winter solstice blogdom!
did ya know that today signifies the reversal of longer nights & shorter days?
so i ask you…
are you welcoming the light or saying goodbye to the darkness?

i am saying hello to the light!
i am *light*er after all… heh!

in all seriousness – i have given the darkness too much significance in my life – it is time to focus on the light!
so hello light – how the fuck are ya?

okay this is where i gotta show off my new goodies – so hang on…

i wanna take a second to thank jennifer from finding my way in texas -- i won her very first giveaway a couple of weeks back & i received my winnings in the mail yesterday & oh good golly are they amazing.
my daughter lovesssss the hat – i mean it’s a ladybug & absolutely beautifully handmade – what is not to love?
the notebook cover (thanks for the bigger one jenn), necklace & headband are just too freakin’ cute & i am so happy to have won them – you rock balls jennifer!
please take a sec to check out her blog & etsy shop – where you can purchase any of these goodies among others!

and as if one cool package wasn’t enough – i got another from one of my oldest & dearest friends unexpectedly. inside it was this…
20+ years later & she still gets me – even from across the country!
it is perfect & i love it!
thanks marie xxoo!

well kiddos – i got things to do, peeps to see & places to go – oddly enough.
i am such a homebody so going out (tonight is our yule celebration & then we are venturing out for a bit) even for a little while is a HUGE deal for me – and yeah – i am super stoked!
merry yule & i will say adios with the early posting of…

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i was gonna give the hop the weekend off with xmas & all – instead i decided to extend it from today until monday @ midnight.
as usual – no rules – link up whatever ya like – even giveaways & other hops! jump/hop/skip/whatever around & meet new peeps with kickass blogs! leave them a comment to say hi & that ya found them via the no more muffin top hop!
that’s it – easy peasy!



peace, l♥ve & carpe the fuck outta the diem!
xxoo
cyn

no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- vol.13

day 103:
tee gee eye freakin’ eff!
and welcome to…

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as usual – no rules – link up whatever ya like – even giveaways & other hops!
rockin’ the hop button is always nice & i über appreciate all of you that do!
and if ya find a new blog that blows your skirt up – be sure to leave them a comment saying you are a new follower & tell them ya found them on *the no more muffin top* hop.
that’s it – easy peasy!

peace, l♥ve & carpe the fuck outta the diem!
xxoo
cyn

i'm a weiner!

day 98:
holla my bloggy l♥ves!

now i have to put this out there: i am blessed; truly.
the blogosphere (fabulous place that it is) has embraced me with more good than ever bad & i have met a core group of amazing people via this medium. amazingness aside – some of them even bestow me blog awards & i can say with full confidence i do not deserve them & simply because i absolutely sucketh @ returning the bloggy award l♥ve!
for that i am truly sorry – i have the best of intentions – i am just a lameass @ actually executing them sometimes. and i admit – i am realllllllly wrapped up in myself lately.
but…
i am trying to reciprocate the kindness & at least acknowledge the coolness you guys generously toss my way.
so with that being said – thank you to tammy @ healthy and sustainable living in today’s world (awesome blog kids!) for honoring me with this award way back around thanksgiving. you are too cool for school!
and also to the adventures of not supermom (this blog is a hoot!) for showerin’ me with this coolio award! you rock balls!
now both awards basically say i have to thank the person(s) who gave ya the award & should pass them along to 15 other deserving blogs -- but we will get to that in a sec.
but the “tell me about yourself award” asks that i tell you 7 things you might not know about me (hence the name of the award).
so bear with me because this is about to get raw & random...

1. i am getting my first eyebrow waxing in a week. can you even believe that shit? the gal who does my nails has been trying to talk me into it for a year & i have just gone kickin’ & screaming! i really don’t have a lot of eyebrows but brian pointed out to me that what little bit i have is *bushy*! upon further investigation – holy fuckballs he is right. at the rate they are going i will look like my great uncle benny if i don’t trim these badboys! i will of course blog about the outcome – but i am so afraid i am gonna look like one of those plastic chicks who has to pencil her eyebrows back on with the 99 cent wet & wild black eyeliner!
2. i am on a giveaway winning streak – i have won uglee (that’s the brand name) pens from daily rant, a $30 gift certificate to eden fantasy from gillian @ a daft scot lass (if you aren’t reading her series – blogfestivus 12 days of xmas – you are missing out!), some sa-weet adult goodies from jana @ boobies, babies, and a blog , some amazing homemade goodies from jennifer @ finding my way in texas (she has an esty shop—go check her out) & just today i won 4 tickets to see disney on ice in boston via robin @ masshole mommy (love her & her blog to frickin’ pieces)! so yeah – santa has come early & he is handing out vibrating cock rings this year! w00ts!
3. I am anal-retentive (actually saying that is an insult to regular anal retentive people as I put them to shame) about how my groceries are bagged. I literally will have a panic attack if things like bread (which I do not even eat) get smashed. And if produce isn’t bagged heaviest to lightest I will show you a side of my wrath that would make darth vadar seem like a pussy. I am not proud of this & it has caused many a riff between brian & I – not to mention the death glare & flared nostrils from hell to the poor cashier who crosses my path with her idiotic bagging skills.
4. brian & i were dating for 4 months when i found out i was pregnant with skylar. yeah – FOUR months. crazy right? but we are still going strong & have come to the realization that we are soulmates because no one on the planet would tolerate either one of us… heh!
5. i worked in a strip club for five years – but a year in a strip club is like dog years so it was more like 35 years…
6. my engagement ring is a 6.15 karat amethyst – which is exactly what i wanted (i love purple & amethyst). i am non-traditional, our relationship is non-traditional, & i am just not the diamond engagement ring type.
7. i don’t drive – it started out because of legal issues (suspended license due to traffic fines) & somewhere in the course of all that i decided that some people are just not meant to drive & i am one of them. i am legally able to drive – i chose not to. and yes, it is a pain in the ass & brian tells me all the time that i need to just suck it up & drive. but it gives me anxiety… so i am a car hermit!

that was sorta random & oddly theraputic!
anywho – so here are the 15 (give or take) blogs i am passing on BOTH awards to!
rock on with your bad ass selves…
flab mountain: from cow to wow
30 before 30
curly girl
75% hippie
illusion
fat girl slim
the middle
i know that’s not 15 – told ya i suck @ this!
but the thought is there – i would give it to ya all if i wasn’t wiped on top of too lazy to format the links… lol!
we’re all weiners!

peace, l♥ve & carpe diem the fuck outta today & everyday bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- vol.11

day 89:
welcome to…

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as usual – no rules – link up whatcha like – even giveaways & hops ‘cause i personally happen to lurve free shit & bloggy l♥ve!




peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

monday musings...

day 85:
happy monday blogosphere!

so now that the hustle & bustle of thanksgiving is behind us i am super ready to get back to life as we know it.
i think i totally psyched myself out last week – over-thinking the potential foodfest that would be & ultimately sabatoged any decent plan of attack i might have had.
live & learn & something i will not be repeating over xmas!

this time of year is just tough…
and not just in respect to diet. we are all under our own unique pressure & sometimes it can be crumbling & if you are an emotional eater like me & which i suspect most of us are – well it can lead to that which we are trying so hard to avoid.
last year i gained 7 lbs between thanksgiving & xmas. i also avoided my w8 watcher meetings for that 4 week span & did not track & certainly did not exercise. i was working like a fiend at the time & assumed that would be enough & obviously i was oh-so-wrong.
(aren’t i always when i think i know better?!?!)
this year that will not happen.
i will attend my weekly meetings & weigh-in’s no matter what (this past friday case in point).
i will continue to track & exercise daily.
and while i hope to lose – i will be happy not to gain during these next four weeks!

i have learned in these past 50 days (today is day 20 on the ripped in 30 if you can believe that!) that i need my daily workout – it makes everything okay; truly. it is my one time of the day that is solely about me & my needs & i need that. (don’t we all?) it allows me to focus on me & not be overwhelmed by all that life is throwing on my lap. and even when the workout is over i am so elated to have completed it that nothing gets me down!
oh & the added health benefits & the fact that i have noticeable weight loss & muscle tone is just a BONUS!

speaking of the ripped in 30…
as i stated, today is day 20 (tab above details my process) & i am on the tail end of level 3 which is just insanity! i have been able to do most of it but there are a few movements that i am just like *what the fuck* about.
table dips are not my friend!
lunge jacks are also not my friend.
duck walk – blech!
and that’s just a few.

it is without a doubt a whole new level of intense & not completely unattainable – but yesterday was the 1st day i got through it without pausing or copping out on a movement & i am 5 days in.
jillian is the master of pushing you to your limits all while telling you not to quit & that you can do it!
i ♥ her!
and i hear level 4 is just a whole new sorta hell… *gulp*!

also i am 4 days in on the sweet tooth challenge – 21 days of no junkfood.
day 2 so far was the hardest – my sweet tooth nearly got the best of me – but i stayed strong. i knew this was going to be tough & am trying to redefine my idea of a *treat* & *sweets*.
i bought a new blender & am on a smoothie kick – they are filling & sweet!
i make one with plain greek yogurt, fruit & fresh spinach in the morning & have another sans yogurt in the evening for a snack. the one without the yogurt is zero points!
score!
it gets my fruit in, curbs the sweet craving, & it’s healthy!
score!

i wanted to end today with a link to one of my most fave blogs of all time – life after I “dew”-- the 1st blog i ever *followed* even.

shannon is a real gal who says it like it is & has the most adorable little girl & cutie-pie hubby! oh and she is not hard on the eyes either & recently lost 47lbs the right way by diet & exercise.
okay enough gushing…
she wrote this post: healthy today & i just had to pass it along!
if you are a pintrest freak like me/us then you must see all the *thinspirations* floating around along with such mishapped advice on how to become these skeletor-esque women.
this photo was labeled as *thinspiration* and the pinner actually said “nice ribs”!?!?!

i think diet & weight is so personal & every person is entitled to strive for their own ideal – but i have to agree with shannon in that most mainstream ideals are unrealistic & certainly sending out the wrong message!
thanks shannon – you nailed it today with her post & it is a MUST read & as a gal in quest of a healthy fit body & as a mother of little girl it really rang true!
I never want my beautiful little girl to ever feel like she needs to be some emaciated being to be accepted & deemed ideal!
with that i bid adieu & post this question to you all?
what do you think of the *thinspirations* out there?!?!
do they inspire or terrify you?

for the record – this is what inspires me!
peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

monday mish-mash

day 78:
monday monday bloggerville!

so what’s new & exciting in the world of blogs?
in my neck of the woods it’s all about my new kicks!
i just decided to go with my doc’s recommendation & the consensus here (thanks rachel!) – saucony!

okay i seriously love these shoes & not just because they have some rockin’ purple laces & soles! they are light, comfy, & the second i put them on i felt like running!
matter of fact i logged in my fastest walk yesterday wearing these badass shoes!
i am thinking c25k (couch to 5k) next week perhaps?
i have yet to run in them but i am pretty confident. i just wish i liked the treadmill more – but i loathe it truth be told.

anywho…
i am still giving my knee time to heal – and it feels a lot better – but i am not 100% & feel pain during lunges/squats. if i am not better by the weekend – i will go back next week.
is it bad that i want a cortisone shot in the worst way?!?!?!
here is skylar, my 2 year old daughter, feigning a *boo-boo* so she can wear my knee brace. she finds it cool while i find it quite annoying… heh!

for the record – i am not ready for thanksgiving & i am not even the one cooking – my mom is.
i am trying extra hard to keep on track this week so i can cut loose on thursday – not overly crazy-like – but i wanna enjoy my day. and i will be @ my weigh-in/meeting on friday – yeah, as in the day after thanksgiving. it is what it is -- and i am prepared for a gain.
one day out of the year will not derail or define me.
the good news is that i am still doing this...
(click on the icon on my sidebar for more details & to join)


on friday brian & i are partaking in…
i am sure you guys have seen this *no junkfood challenge* floating around – 21 days of no chips, cookies, candy, white bread, ice cream, etc. – well this particular challenge is along the same premise & hosted by the always lovely maren @ from cow to wow.
she is a total peach & her blog is just awesomeness!
go check her out & join in the challenge if ya like.

this doesn’t change my view on not depriving yourself – but i definitely need a junk food detox & sweets are my biggest weakness!
besides – 21 days is the recommended amount of time to formulate new habits – and after doing the 30 day shred – i totally agree! i want new eating habits to go along with my new workout habits!
i wanna share another blog --fit2fat2fit -- i stumbled upon via pintrest – of course.
this man just blows me mind!
he intentionally let himself completely go for 6 months – no exercise & consuming as many calories/fat as he could resulting in a 70lb. gain! he is currently on the road back to losing the weight (3 weeks in) & getting back into shape. i am not exactly sure if i agree with his methods – he is eating a ridiculous low amount of calories daily – but it is interesting to read nonetheless.
he includes recipes, his meal plan, workout routine, vlogs, and a basic blog as well.
his goal is to relose the weight in 6 months as well & i am curious to see how & if he does it.

speaking of goals – since the day i began this journey – sept.5, 2011 – i never really set specific goals other than not to quit & to try & lose 6lbs. a month for the first 4 months. i figured that would take me through the holidays & i could then really form some solid goals.
now that i have surpassed where i ever expected i would be at this point i am really thinking that i need to formulate some legit goals. so for the next month or so i am going to contemplate what i want to accomplish in 2012 – because i have a lot that i want to accomplish!
it’s never too early to make plans for success!

well luvies – that’s all i got – run amuck & have a fuckin’ fantabulous day!

peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

weigh-in vol.10

day 76:
bonjour blogamselles & blogseurs!

happy saturday to us all!
it’s the weekend – let’s par-tay!
heh!

so yesterday was my w8 watcher weigh-in/meeting & i am happy to report that i lost .4 lbs. yeah not a whole heck of a lot but just enough to put me in the…
*drum roll please*
180s!!!!
i have not seen a digit in the 180s since right after i had skylar in june 2009 & i nursed for the first couple of weeks. once i was unable (another sad story for another time) to breastfeed i started to gain mad weight.
i now realize i was most likely suffering from post-partum depression -- but by the time i saw my ob/gyn for my 6 week post-partum checkup i was 203lbs – the exact same weight i had been when i went to the hospital to deliver skylar!?!?!?!
i had gained like 20 lbs in about 4-5 weeks time!
i was so defeated, confused & disgusted!

by that following thanksgiving – 5 months later – i had packed on another 40 lbs. – hitting a personal highest weight ever.
(taken the day after thanksgiving 2009 – 240 lbs.)
and thus the battle began.
it took me 2 ½ years & a bazillion ups & downs -- but HELLO 180’s!!!!!

so umm yeah – i am pretty stoked!
okay SUPER stoked!

i know i say a lot of stuff about it just being a number on the scale – and i truly do still believe that – but seeing a number that i haven’t seen in almost 3 years is certainly an über dose of motivation!
and this is just the beginning!
yay!

okay enough blatant braggin’…

so i wanted to share a new blog by one of my most fave bloggers & tweeters – ashley!
this phat chick
she is putting it all out there & for those of us who blog about our weight loss/health journeys we know how freakin’ scary that is – so please go show her some bloggy l♥ve, give her a follow, and cheer her on!

for the record – putting it all out there – my actual weight, photos, fears, bitchin’s, etc is the BEST fucking thing i EVER did. it may not be for everyone – but for me, that honesty & accountability is what has kept me going on my darkest days, hours, minutes, & seconds!
and i know i probably woulda copped out on the 30 day shred if it wasn’t for my bold ass being all braggy about it on here – this community rocks balls & the support is monumental in my success – so a big PHAT sloppy mwah with tongue to you all!
heh.

one more thing…
i saw my doctor yesterday about my knees – even though they feel much better – i wanted to make sure it wasn’t a serious injury & i do not believe in suffering. being a martyr is just dumb!
anywho…
she said that it is probably muscular – as in a pull/strain – which is what i thought as well.
i have no serious damage & very little arthritis – which i was shocked to hear. i have had knee pain in my right knee off & on since i was in my 20s (many fuckin’ moons ago).
she thinks that pain comes & goes with my weight…
hmmmm… ya don’t say?
she said with all the working out/exercising i am doing that this is just part of the process & i should continue to soak when necessary, use heat and/or ice, and take ibuprophin. if it worsens then obviously come back & she will xray.
i was wearing the new nikes i got a few weeks back for a steal & she asked me if those were the shoes i wore while working out – which of course they are. she said that they may be a lot of the problem!
shut the frig up!
and she recommended a light-weight shoe – named a few brands she used – saucony, assics, brooks – and oddly enough i was eyeballin’ some saucony the other day as well.
so i definitely need better shoes!

well that’s all i got peeps…
au revoir – i leave ya with a reminder to join -- open until midnight tomorrow!

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as usual – no rules – link up whatcha like – even giveaways cause i personally happen to lurve free shit!
all the cool kids are doing it!







peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- vol.10

day 67:
happy freakin’ weekend blogdom!

welcome to the *no more muffin top weekend hop* vol.10!
wow, 10 huh?

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this is a no rules hop where you are free to link up your blog, facebook, twitter, giveaway – whatever your little bloggy heart desires!

it’s always nice to follow the hostess (that would be me) and/or rock the button – but not required. if you are a new follower, please leave me a comment – i always return the bloggy l♥ve!

check out a blog or two – there are some amazing peeps & blogs out there in the blog-o-sphere! let them know you found them via this hop when you leave a comment letting them know you stopped by and/or are their newest follower!

have fun!



peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

psssst...
some other coolio stuff going on -- go check 'em out!

no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- vol.9

day: 61
happy bloggy friday!
i dunno about you peeps but i am so frickin’ happy to see this week end!
anywho…

welcome to the no more muffin top weekend blog hop!

<div align="center"><a href="http://chunkygoddess.blogspot.com/" title="misadventures of a chunky goddess" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bbbUtlcUdrk/TmujeaFBe6I/AAAAAAAAH38/DKYXFNyjZdE/s300/nomoremuffintophop.jpg" alt="misadventures of a chunky goddess" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
this is a no rules hop where you are free to link up your blog, facebook, twitter, giveaway – whatever your little bloggy heart desires!

it’s always nice to follow the hostess (that would be me) and/or rock the button – but not required. if you are a new follower, please leave me a comment – i always return the bloggy l♥ve!

check out a blog or two – there are some amazing peeps & blogs out there in the blog-o-sphere! let them know you found them via this hop when you leave a comment letting them know you stopped by and/or are their newest follower!

have fun!



some other coolio hops happenin’ today as well…

don’t forget to enter my giveaway -- just 4 days left & only 49 entries so far! even if you entered already you can tweet daily for additional entries!

peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- vol.8

day: 54
happy friday bloggy peeps!

welcome to the no more muffin top weekend blog hop!!
volume 8 & i want to super duper thank all you sa-weet bloggah’s who have been hopping with us – last week we hit an all-time high of 27 entries! w00ts!

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this is a no rules hop where you are free to link up your blog, facebook, twitter, giveaway – whatever your little bloggy heart desires!

it’s always nice to follow the hostess (that would be me) and/or rock the button – but not required. if you are a new follower, please leave me a comment – i always return the bloggy l♥ve!

check out a blog or two – there are some amazing peeps & blogs out there in the blog-o-sphere! let them know you found them via this hop when you leave a comment letting them know you stopped by and/or are their newest follower!
have fun luvies!

***and after ya join the hop be sure to enter my giveaway for 2 jillian michaels shred workout dvds! link is the first entry in the hop!!***



peace, l♥ve & margarita bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

thank you, thank you very much...

day: 51
bloggywood!

fair warning: this is going to be a mish-mash of stuff sorta post.

okay, first & foremost i want to thank you all for the amazing words of encouragement, positive reinforcement & support that you all so graciously take the time to leave in the form of comments. you guys make me grin from ear to ear daily! seriously.. you do!
i write this blog for me but the fact that you peeps read along is only the icing on the cake. (weight watcher friendly cake of course – heh)

next…
to answer a question in regards to what diet plan i follow.
i use the weight watchers & their pointsplus system. i also try like hell to eat clean, which means no processed foods.
am i 100% eating clean?
umm no, especially on weekends.
but i would say the majority of my eating is pretty clean and i eat all of my points every week. even the ap’s (activity points) i earn for exercise -- & i earn a lot. so i eat a lot!
i refuse to live a life of deprivation & so should you.
everything in moderation (including moderation) is good -- well except for hot & steamy sex – you need lotsa that!
(yes, i went there!)

moving along…
a few days ago i was bestowed the
award by three separate blogs – wowie!
from flab to fab
a shot of laughter
4 boys and 2 divas
thank you ladies – you rock!

now… (copied from flab to fab)
this award is awarded to up-and-coming blogs with fewer than 200 followers. liebster is a german word meaning dear, sweet, kind, nice, good, beloved, lovely, kindly, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.

to keep the liebster blog award going, the recipient then recognizes five other stand-out blogs with fewer than 200 followers.

the official rules for the liebster blog award are:
1. thank the giver - the blogger from which the award was received - and link back to them.
2. reveal the five blogs to which you are giving the award, and let them know by commenting on one of their posts.
3. copy and paste the award on your blog.
4. have faith that your followers (that would be you, dear reader) will spread the love, too. :-)

i admit that i normally suck @ playing the award games – but i like the up-and-coming aspect of this award so...
i pass this along to…
alana @ fractured fairy tales
rachel @ because i have to. i’m not weird. i’m gifted.
ms. cheapsoda @ adventures of cheapsoda and dooty booty
april @ 30 before 30
shelly @ super-shell loses weight
please take a sec to check out all the blogs – both the givers & the receivers.

finally …
because i am loving the 30 day shred so much i have decided to have a giveaway in honor of my shredding experience. and of course i will be giving away a copy of none other than the infamous 30 day shred!
woo-freakin-hoo for free shit!
i will make a separate post with all the details asap!

peace, l♥ve & margarita bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn


(click & vote pretty please with sugar on top)