OLW- FAIL

I'm a failure at losing weight. It's just not happening for me. I'm tired. I'm tired of being fat. I'm tired of no clothes fitting. I'm tired of hating the way I look. I'm just plain old tired. It's time to start thinking of some other extreme (for me) options. I'm thinking about getting a trainer, or starting a P90X type program, starting a gluten-free or some other "crazy (to me)" diet, or maybe even some vitamins/supplements/pill that aides in weight loss. Something needs to happen. Summer is quickly approaching and feeling this way about myself isn't fun. (And it isn't just a self-image thing. My BMI is now in the "obese" category.)

Any suggestions on how to lose weight fast. What route should I go?

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Spinach and Bacon Mushrooms

I can't. stop. making these. SOOO delicious and only around 35 calories per mushroom. I love the Skinny Taste website and everything I have made has been awesome. The first time, I measured everything from THE RECIPE out perfectly but now I just throw the ingredients together and go (I also substitute turkey bacon). Make these now. Yummmmmmm....

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Damhorst Toys and Puzzles

This past week, Ethan has actually started to play with his name stool and I realized that I have never talked about this product/company on my blog before, so here we go!

My sister-in-law has a "little" family business that isn't quite so little. In fact, they have a client list of celebrities and recently made items for Beyonce and JayZ's new little one.
Growing up, I had a name stool and so did both of my siblings. Recently, I flipped it over and found out it was made by Damhorst. How amazing that my sister-in-law's family made our stools! Ethan already has a stool and a name puzzle and I hope that he can add to his collection.
I love so many products on their website. They have great, classic gifts for any child or baby. Go check 'em out!

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OLW- Week 7

This week :-1.5
Total: -7

I missed a couple weeks in there but they weren't too good. One week, I gained a pound and the next week, I just lost a half pound. But now I'm back on track! We are meeting 8 more times until the end of the school year so if I can continue losing about a pound week, I will be well on my way to my goal.

Spring break is coming up so I'm hoping that I don't sabotage myself with a lack of routine and exciting vacation.

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