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Thursday, June 13, 2013

30 Miles In 30 Days - June - Guest Post

Hey Pink Growl Readers!!!My name is Amanda aka Manda. For those of you wondering who the heck I am, I blog over at Adventures of Manda and Mr Howie. I took over for the wonderful and beautiful, Ms Nikki, as the host for 30 in 30. I'm just stopping by over here to fill in for Nikki today while she's off playing Nashville...without me. You can't tell I'm a tad bit jealous, can you?? Anywhoo...enough about my turning green with envy.

Are you joining us? Have you joined us in the past?
Adventures of Manda and Mr Howie


 I'm so glad Nikki got me hooked on this! I seriously attribute me losing this last bit of weight to her. I think I'd still be stuck on my plateau if she hadn't asked me to start walking with her. Seriously! She's been so amazing to me through this whole process!

So, I was searching Pinterest for fitness inspiration and I stumbled across this! 
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How fitting is this when it comes to working out and our fitness goals?!? I've had so many people tell me they don't think they could do this challenge and so they aren't even going to try. You know what? Yes you can! So stop telling yourself that bull shit story!

Let me share a lil piece of wisdom I've learned this past year...
One of my favorite family sayings (yes this really is a family saying) is "You can't bullshit a bullshiter!"  Now I've realized recently, you can't bullshit a bullshiter unless the bullshiter is you! Ok, let me elaborate for a second. You know how you can call someone else's bullshit at times, lies they tell to themselves or to someone else? Why is it that you can see when someone else is feeding you a line of bull, but you can't when it's you doing the feeding? When you stand in the mirror, you see everything wrong and convince yourself you are a) too big/too little, b) not pretty, c) you need to fix (fill in the blank), etc. We need to stop feeding ourselves the bs and build ourselves up!!!

So how did I do this week?
June 6: nada- rained
June 7: 1 mile walked
June 8: nada- roadtrip to somewhere special- will share soon
June 9: 2 miles walked
June 10: nada- sicker than a dog
June 11: 1.1 miles walked
June 12: 1 mile walked (too hot and muggy to do much more outside. Boo!)
Totals for this week: 5.1
Totals for this month: 15.25
So not as good as I would have liked, but due to weather and not feeling well, I'm glad I got in anything at all. I think this next week, if the weather stays ungodly hot, I'll definitely be making my way to the staff gym. 

So how did you all do this week?
Do you need a little encouragement? Doesn't hesitate to let me know!!
If you don't blog, don't forget you can still link up with IG by using the hash tag #30in30junelinkup.
That way, we can still cheer you on! 

Remember, this is not a competition. As long as you're moving, that's what really matters! 
If you want someone to compete with...
Hope y'all are having a great week!
xoxo-Manda

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Happier Than a Camel on HumpDay

Have y'all seen this GEICO commercial? It really cracks me up and so appropriate for today - hump day!
   


I feel so behind on my blogging for the past two weeks...but it will just have to keep waiting I guess. I'm leaving tomorrow morning to head to Nashville with my BFF for a couple days of fun. And let me tell you I need a mini-getaway like it's nobody's business!

I have a special guest host for you guys tomorrow though so be sure and check her out! And I know I promised a surprise at the end of May...but plans have changed just a little and it will be coming in July for you! YAY for surprises!

Hope you all have a great rest of the week and I will get back on track next week! XOXO

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Curing NOtivation!

We allllllll know by now a little bit about my ups & downs in the weight loss department. But most of you probably only know about my more recent struggles. Truth be told, I've lost 30 lbs before - waaaay back in 2011. {Insert Life Struggle Here} and BAM! I am dangerously close to being back up to my highest weight ever. Scary and not at all cute. You can read more about my previous weight loss journey here.
 
My gorgeous friend Ms. Hallie asked me to participate with her  and Mallory on her Curing NOtivation posts. Basically, tips for helping us all get over that giant anti-motivation hump especially when you need it the most.
 
 
Are you ready for my number one cannot fail weight loss tip?
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION!!!!!!!!
 
This might sound like DUH! to you, but it's so important. The first time around on my weight loss journey I had someone to do it with me. Someone to go to the gym with me every single time, someone to eat meals with, someone who lived with me who kept me from getting too far off track, someone to constantly motivate, push & encourage me. Now that person is no longer in my life, and I'm finding it MUCH harder to do all these things for myself. Support is HUGE! Maybe that's where Curing NOtivation came play a role for you (and ME!)
 
I know it's tough and I know bad days can make you feel like giving up. But I also know that I can do it - because I freaking have done it before- and I know you can too! So here's to a summer of curing NOtivation!
 

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Friday, June 7, 2013

I'm Alive on a Friday!

I'm alive - I know you were all worried to death about where I've been this week. Welllll...my real life, or better yet my work life, has taken over and I have been working some long days, but the good news is today is Friday and I am ready for the weekend!
 
Things I've been busy with this week - outside of work:
- Planning a spur of the moment trip to Nashville next week with my bestie before she leaves me AGAIN for her new job in Arizona. All my Nashville girls - we will be there Thursday & Friday next week!
 
 -CMT Awards Wednesday night - I love me some awards shows! Lenny & Jason killed it together! And can we just discuss how Carrie Underwood is a goddess? Homegirl is gorgeous, talented, she gives back, she loves Jesus. I have a serious girl crush on her.
 
- Getting ready for my yard sale tomorrow - my car is FULL of crap that people have donated for my yard sale. It's a mess. I'm hoping for nice weather & a very profitable day!
 
-I tried collared greens for the first time ever yesterday at lunch! Delish! Not that anyone ever could before, but now nobody can dispute my southern-ness.
 
- Men with tattoos have dominated my time this week - Gucci, Birdman...
This just cracks me up! But seriously, I love him - even if he does have an ice cream cone tattooed on his face
You know I've been watching The Heat! #TeamLebron #birdman
That's pretty much what I've been doing.... Exciting life, I know. Don't be jealous.
 
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