We made it to Texas! Turns out my parents and Inlaws have become farmers- so there's so much fresh produce!! Yay!!
Since being here I've lost 4lbs. I'm assuming it the fresh veggies?? I've been eating a lot of soup type meals.. and Drinking water almost the whole time we've been here. Unfortunately I've not been able to workout. I'm still trying to figure that one out. But I have faith that it'll work itself out.
It's only been a couple days, but I'm trying to find the balance.
Hope everyone has a fantastic week!!
I'm super excited to listen in on the webcast this week!
Shout out to Mary Ann Kelly (@1980Dodge) Welcome back!
If you are interested in learning more about my Mamavation Monday posts click here: www.mamavation.com
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Sweepstakes Mama presents #Sweepstakes101 Twitter Party
Join the Sweepstakes Mama team for #Sweeptakes101!!
Learn to how to get started entering sweepstakes! And winning ofcourse! She will go thru tips to become a seasoned sweeper like her and take time to answer questions you might have!
SweepstakesMama.com is an awesome site for the best sweepstakes online! We have a page for Instant Win games and our Twitter party calendar is updated daily!
Join us on Twitter at 9pm ET hash tag is #Sweepstakes101
RSVP by going to www.sweepstakesmama.com
Join @sweepstakesmama
@sweepreviewmama
Hope u can make it!
Learn to how to get started entering sweepstakes! And winning ofcourse! She will go thru tips to become a seasoned sweeper like her and take time to answer questions you might have!
SweepstakesMama.com is an awesome site for the best sweepstakes online! We have a page for Instant Win games and our Twitter party calendar is updated daily!
Join us on Twitter at 9pm ET hash tag is #Sweepstakes101
RSVP by going to www.sweepstakesmama.com
Join @sweepstakesmama
@sweepreviewmama
Hope u can make it!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Mamavation Monday
And the farewell tour continues- gosh am I full of myself or what? Nah I'm not. I'm trying to be funny, but I'm really sad about moving.
Here's my weekly Mamavation Monday post- I'm slowly realizing what I need to do to get back on track. I'm hoping that with the help of my parents & my mother in law I'll get some time to work on me as well as enjoy being home with my family and friends. I've already made Zumba dates with my sister in law :)
This week Mamavation is focusing on healthy meals & snacks. I tend to stick to pre-packaged snacks that are marked with the Weight Watchers points for now. I've never really considered myself an actual snacker- I was actually in denial. I've noticed that sometimes I do reach for chips or whatever is out just because. I bought some natural almonds for those moments. It's helped a lot this week.
My favorite healthy snack to prepare in advance for myself is fruit salad. No additives, just the fruit. I cut up a fresh pineapple, cut up strawberries, add grapes, blue berries, watermelon and orange slices store in a large plastic container and portion out cup sized portions when I feel the need to chew.. Fresh fruits are worth 0 points :) yay!! And I pare it with a cold glass of ice water w/lemon. A cool and refreshing snack. I get my water and my fruit serving for the day. Ofcourse I might do this twice a day if I have time. Most days I only have time to do this once a day.
Oh an update on last week's challenge- I did make 2 zumba classes as planned. My running plans were de-railed by farewell tour dinners and get togethers. But we did walk a ton at Seaworld on Saturday. The official move starts Wednesday. Keep our family in your prayers as we will be leaving daddy here in Tampa, while we go home to East Texas to be w/family before our next duty station of Goodfellow AFB in west Texas. Hopefully the move goes smoothly and we find a place as nice as our place & landlord was here in Tampa.
Big
Congratulations to Hanan & Wendy for completing the Mamavation Mom
Challenge!! You ladies rocked it! So glad I was able to be a part of your
campaign.
WELCOME to the Mamavation
Sistahood:
Welcome Kelly (@dancingvalentin) and Pam (@Pamdemonium2) to Mamavation. Jody (@rantsnrascals) and Lorri (@lorrieloveable), we are thrilled to have you back.
Welcome Kelly (@dancingvalentin) and Pam (@Pamdemonium2) to Mamavation. Jody (@rantsnrascals) and Lorri (@lorrieloveable), we are thrilled to have you back.
SISTAHOOD: If you are
interested in pledging to the Mamavation Sistahood, Monday is the time to do
it. Please go here for instructions. Invitations are done on
Wednesdays over Twitter.
This post is sponsored by Dole and hosted by
Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight
loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a
giveaway.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
**The Skeptical Sweeper News**
Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up on what's going on with me!
I'm proud to announce that I am now a part of the Sweepstakes Mama team. For about a month now I've been learning the ins and outs of posting sweepstakes and being involved in the happenings with the blog. I was a part of the 20 minute chat held by The Motherhood last week. It was my first party type experience as a panelist and I was super stoked! It was a cool experience and looking forward to many more!
So if you haven't, go to www.SweepstakesMama.com and check out my posts and get to sweeping! Follow her site as well and you'll get emails when new sweeps are listed and you'll also receive emails each weekend with a round-up of all the new sweeps! You can also feel safe in knowing that all the sweepstakes we list are legit, I know that is a concern for a lot of people that want to enter sweepstakes but don't.
Also I will continue to post my Mamavation Monday posts but during the week starting next week will be touch and go. We are preparing for our move back to E. Texas and it's going to be a bit tricky. I'll be travelling back to FL in July to drive my car home and then we will head to west Texas and make our new home there courtesy of the US Army. Home will be intact by mid-August and the madness begins on Wednesday. (Yikes!) So you guys will see possibly a lack of posts regarding sweeping. As always I am always available if you have any questions- you can reach me via email candyolivares@gmail.com or leave me a comment and I'll get back to you.
I will continue to blog here as The Skeptical Sweeper and hope to learn some new tips and technique and share with you all. I'll always be skeptical ya know. ;)
I appreciate my small following; you all really mean the world to me.
Candy,
The Skeptical Sweeper
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up on what's going on with me!
I'm proud to announce that I am now a part of the Sweepstakes Mama team. For about a month now I've been learning the ins and outs of posting sweepstakes and being involved in the happenings with the blog. I was a part of the 20 minute chat held by The Motherhood last week. It was my first party type experience as a panelist and I was super stoked! It was a cool experience and looking forward to many more!
So if you haven't, go to www.SweepstakesMama.com and check out my posts and get to sweeping! Follow her site as well and you'll get emails when new sweeps are listed and you'll also receive emails each weekend with a round-up of all the new sweeps! You can also feel safe in knowing that all the sweepstakes we list are legit, I know that is a concern for a lot of people that want to enter sweepstakes but don't.
Also I will continue to post my Mamavation Monday posts but during the week starting next week will be touch and go. We are preparing for our move back to E. Texas and it's going to be a bit tricky. I'll be travelling back to FL in July to drive my car home and then we will head to west Texas and make our new home there courtesy of the US Army. Home will be intact by mid-August and the madness begins on Wednesday. (Yikes!) So you guys will see possibly a lack of posts regarding sweeping. As always I am always available if you have any questions- you can reach me via email candyolivares@gmail.com or leave me a comment and I'll get back to you.
I will continue to blog here as The Skeptical Sweeper and hope to learn some new tips and technique and share with you all. I'll always be skeptical ya know. ;)
I appreciate my small following; you all really mean the world to me.
Candy,
The Skeptical Sweeper
Monday, June 11, 2012
Mamavation Monday
Here's my weekly post to Mamavation.
This week was a little more hectic yet I felt more in control. If that makes any sense. I was able to watch my calorie intake and hydrate way more than normal. Positive on that aspect. The majority of my week consisted of working on my son's school yearbook. I was able to get it done on Thursday. Thankfully! I ran one day and went to an exercise class 2 last week. Wasn't what I'd hope to do but I was glad I got some exercise in. This week is Zumba week for me. Going to make 3 classes hopefully. And run 2 days. Hope to drop 2lbs by Saturday's weigh in.
Wednesday was National Running Day- I was glad I got to get out and run with the group from Fit2Run at International Mall. 3 miles- in the heat & humidity were not easy. I ran the majority of it but walked some since I felt like I was overheating. No bueno. But it felt good.
Last Saturday I attended a summer event at Weight Watchers and a representative from a running store told me that Jeff Galloway would be coming to his store the following Sunday (today!) and invited me to come out and listen to him speak. I have been getting Jeff's newsletters for about a year now. The idea of run/walk/run kind of makes me think I'd be copping out. But after listening to him speak today I am super excited to begin training using his method.
Jeff Galloway schooling us on his method & why it works.
I purchased one of the many books he's published and also purchased a interval timer so it will buzz when my run or walk time is up. I tried setting that up on my iphone and it was nutty! So I'm excited about this little contraption. So that's me and Jeff. My husband told me not to get all nerdy on him, I was super excited to go listen to him. It made my day the he took the time and really spoke with everyone personally while he signed his book. Wasn't just a sign and get the hell outta here type event. I was very impressed. If you ever get a chance to get to hear him speak- go!
Me & Jeff Galloway
The Running Center store
Carollwood- Tampa area
Oh and I wouldn't be the Skeptical Sweeper if I didn't participate in a raffle while I was there. I won a 2012 Disney Princess half marathon necklace! Yay me!
Until next week Sistas!
This post is sponsored by Joy Feldman and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway
WELCOME
Welcome Shawn Ann (@ShawnAnn), Amy (@spotonwellness), and Pepper (@unicornbeauty) to Mamavation. We can’t wait to learn more about you!
Welcome Shawn Ann (@ShawnAnn), Amy (@spotonwellness), and Pepper (@unicornbeauty) to Mamavation. We can’t wait to learn more about you!
Shout out to Wendy & Hanan!! Kicking butt and taking names mama's!! Awesome!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Come Party with the Sweepstakes Mama Team 4 a chance to win $100 Gift Card!
Come join us the Sweepstakes Mama team! And your's truly; for the Moms Who Win Chat! This will be my first chat as a panelist! Very excited! For participating in the chat you'll have a chance to win a $100 Wal-Mart gift card!!!
Leave me a comment if you are planning on attending! There's no RSVP but I want to make sure and say hello if you are there!!
Moms Who Win: Finding and Entering Online Sweepstakes. With all of the brands offering blog giveaways, Twitter parties providing prizes, and online sweepstakes that exist out there, you could regularly win fun prizes - if you knew where to start. Join Shannon Schulte of Sweepstakes Mama for tips on where you can find great sweepstakes and Twitter parties and start getting involved.
When: Thursday, June 7, at 1 p.m. ET. We will chat for 20 minutes!
Where: On The Motherhood, right here - http://bit.ly/K701O6
Who: The all-text chat will be hosted by Shannon Schulte, blogger at Sweepstakes Mama. Joining as co-hosts are these fantastic bloggers:
Alicia, Sweepstakes Mama, http://www.sweepstakesmama.com
Candy, The Skeptical Sweeper, http://theskepticalsweeper.
Co-host Twitter IDs:
@SweepMamaAlicia
@candypo
Host Twitter IDs:
@SweepsMama
@theMotherhood
@EmilyMcKhann
@CooperMunroe
@eolson426
Leave me a comment if you are planning on attending! There's no RSVP but I want to make sure and say hello if you are there!!
Moms Who Win: Finding and Entering Online Sweepstakes. With all of the brands offering blog giveaways, Twitter parties providing prizes, and online sweepstakes that exist out there, you could regularly win fun prizes - if you knew where to start. Join Shannon Schulte of Sweepstakes Mama for tips on where you can find great sweepstakes and Twitter parties and start getting involved.
When: Thursday, June 7, at 1 p.m. ET. We will chat for 20 minutes!
Where: On The Motherhood, right here - http://bit.ly/K701O6
Who: The all-text chat will be hosted by Shannon Schulte, blogger at Sweepstakes Mama. Joining as co-hosts are these fantastic bloggers:
Alicia, Sweepstakes Mama, http://www.sweepstakesmama.com
Candy, The Skeptical Sweeper, http://theskepticalsweeper.
Co-host Twitter IDs:
@SweepMamaAlicia
@candypo
Host Twitter IDs:
@SweepsMama
@theMotherhood
@EmilyMcKhann
@CooperMunroe
@eolson426
Monday, June 4, 2012
Mamavation Monday post
Ah the end of yet another week. Gosh I feel like a train wreck this week. It was bad.. But it's ok. I'm alright with it. I'm starting the week good. I drank 90oz of water today and ate a lot of fruit and stayed within my points. That's a good day in my book. I've got a workout schedule plan for the week and I'm sticking to it. I think I'm going to start adding pics to my journal entry for accountability. Just to be accountable I will say that I did gain 1.4 lbs. I totally knew I was going to with weight gained and i was so afraid it was going to be +5! Yeah it was that bad of a week.
I need to find my pedometer and see if it works so I can begin tracking my steps each day. Do you track your steps? If so how many do you walk a day?
Shout out to Hanan & Wendy for being awesome daily inspiration! And to #babybookieboo Welcome little man! Congrats to the Segedie familia!
This post is sponsored by Omron and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway.
I need to find my pedometer and see if it works so I can begin tracking my steps each day. Do you track your steps? If so how many do you walk a day?
Shout out to Hanan & Wendy for being awesome daily inspiration! And to #babybookieboo Welcome little man! Congrats to the Segedie familia!
This post is sponsored by Omron and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway.
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