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Jan
2012
Fit & Firm Friday-Week 1: Goals
By NPC. Posted in Bloghop, Connecting, Fit and Firm Friday, Mommies, Support | 24 Comments »
So, it’s 2012 and another 12 months to set goals and achieve them.
As many of you know, eating as clean as I can is something important to me. I’m pretty strict on my own diet but, I am adamant on my girl’s diets. This last few months have been tough on my body.
Due to my recent health issues, the inactivity because of it, the holidays and not so great choices, I’m not where I want to be and don’t feel the way I want to feel. I have finally gotten the green light to start doing light exercise again (since dislodging of any clots is minimal) and I am super anxious to get started again.
Now, inactivity is HALF the problem, the other half and the main contributor is diet.
So, no excuses.
Well, as you guys may have read, Hubby and I are “Getting Hitched” and I really want to get back to how I was before I had Mimi. (A little more like the picture above.)
It’s achievable. I’ve done it before, I can and have achieved it with motivation and support from my Hubby and a lot of self-motivation.
Another very important thing: Accountability.
Well, myself, Patty of Positively Pampered Patty and Kat’s from Kat’s Confessions are inviting you to join us on our journeys!
Our highs and lows and our achievements and setbacks. We want to be with you and we can motivate each other!
Are you ready for the challenge?
Join us every Friday for Fit & Firm Friday where we kick off the weekend and share our stories about how we stay fit, document our progress, share our recipes and our everyday inspiration to live a healthier life!
This hop isn’t just for those trying to lose weight but, for everyone. Whether you are trying to gain weight, get toned or just get active.
What better time then to start then now?
Guidelines:
- Simply link up your posts below.
- Follow your hosts if you’d like.
- Have fun. Ask questions or rant if you want to!
- Support your fellow Fit & Firm buddies by visiting as many of them as you can!
- Grab our button.
- Use #FitNFirm for any fitness related tweets/pics/posts that you have to share to inspire your Fit & Firm Buddies!
Grab Our Button!
Til then, cheers m’deres!
NPC is a mother of two, a Journalist who currently works in health care. She is passionate about breastfeeding, living green and reviewing products that are family friendly! Author of Whispered Inspirations and Moderator at Canadian Moms Online Community.
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January 13th, 2012 at 10:39 am
You are a sexy mama, then and now! So excited to do this with you gals!
Kat recently posted..Fit and Firm Friday ~ Getting Started
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NPC Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Thanks gorgeous. I’m excited too… wheee!
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January 13th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Yay we are on out way to getting Fit!! So happy to be sharing the journey with you ladies!
Positively Pampered Patty recently posted..Fit and Firm Friday-Life resolutions week one
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January 13th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
We put on our big girls panties! YEAHHHH, COWNNN FLAKES.
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January 13th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Such a great idea to set concrete goals like this! Off to look at treadmills this weekend, then maybe I will have a post worthy of a liky up:)
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NPC Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Be sure to link up, I’m going to be hitting my treadmill soon. It’s been a very long while since I could.
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January 13th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
I really need to start a program of some sorts, just not sure where to begin. I so dislike when I start and do not finish
and congrats on getting hitched
gingermommy recently posted..Some of the highlights from my recent trip to Detroit
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January 13th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
I think the hardest part is changing your lifestyle, it’s something a lot of us struggle with. :)
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January 13th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
I totally need to get my butt moving too!
It’s taking over!
Orangeheromama recently posted..my photo adventure day follow-up!
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January 13th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Girrrrrrl, don’t I know it! :)
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January 13th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
I am doing a 12 week challenge through work – hopefully it will help me curb my horrible eating habits that I got into over the holidays.
Keep up the good work!
Little Miss Kate recently posted..Food for Friday — Meal Planning
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January 13th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
I find the more support you have the more success you will have at achieving your goals. Feel free to link up your healthy recipes or progress! :)
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January 13th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I was on a roll for a while with speed walking with a friend EVERY day, and Zumba and dance lessons weekly. Then winter hit and I’ve backed off all of those activities. I need to get on the ball again!
Great post, awesome lady! Keep up the fab work! xoxo
Christine (@chancesmommy) recently posted..Chuck-E Cheese & Road Trippin’ with a Newly Potty Trained Diva
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January 13th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
You are beautiful any way! But, yes, I fell into that bad habit over the holidays and *gasp* the conferences I attended. I know, no excuses, but–I tried to eat healthy when I got there but, there were too many goodies. WILLPOWER failed me on the 2nd day.
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January 13th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
I agree Nancy with the others, you’re beutiful now and in this pic both the same, but I know how you feel. I’ve done it before too and I know I can do it again. I go up and down but this is a great little thing you guys have going!
I linked up a post today. Are there any special guidlines the posts have to follow?
Kelly @ City Mom recently posted..A Mom’s Fashion Guide to Clubbing
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January 13th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
It takes a lot of work, I go up and down ALL the time. It’s so bad for my health. But, small changes make big differences. I am happy to get lots of support, we can help each other get there! The only guidelines would be to visit as many people that link up, that way you can follow their progress and so on. Very simple, all about support baby!
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January 14th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
I would have loved to join in on this! Maybe I’ll remember next week :)
Multi-Testing Mommy recently posted..Now’s Your Chance to S.A.S.S. back, with the Saturday Alexa Stop & Share
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January 14th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
You can definitely join in! We meant to keep the linky up! It will be up all week long! So, feel free to link up! :)
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January 14th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Good luck pretty lady!
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January 15th, 2012 at 6:27 am
Yay! I’m all linked up ;) Thanks so much! Looking forward to this adventure.
Multi-Testing Mommy recently posted..Foodie Friday: Individual Cookie Dough Oatmeal Cake (Recipe)
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January 15th, 2012 at 11:24 am
WOOT. Welcome and I’m so excited for this journey. :) Glad to have you on board!
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January 16th, 2012 at 4:15 am
What a great Hop to start. I’m trying to substitute my bad eating habits and trying to get some sort of exercise daily, it really is a life choice you have to make and I’m hoping that I can stick with it, one day at a time. Congrats to you and the hubby as well and your pic…you look beautiful!
LaQuita (Just Us Girls) recently posted..A Healthy Start w/ PopChips & Giveaway
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January 16th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Thank-you so much LaQuita! Yes, it’s definitely a lifestyle change you need to make. For me, it’s getting back on it. Once I fell off, it’s hard to get back on it. But, It’s time for me to.
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January 16th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
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