I've named this the Jillian Inspired challege on a whim after listening to her podcasts and I've gotten a lot of emails from folks saying things like "I searched for this challenge and couldn't find any information" or "I want to join, but don't know how" I then felt bad for making anyone think I was doing something official.
I thought the word inspired spoke for itself. Maybe the graphic threw people off. Either way, I just wanted to challenge myself to lose weight and chose this time frame to go with the upcoming wedding. This is totally self-started. Honestly, I would organize a blog challenge for all of us, but I'm not good at sticking with things most of the time and I would be a bad organizer. However, anyone is totally welcome to join in and challenge along, leave comments and do your own thing in your blog. Take the graphic and have fun!
I had originally planned to post little things I'm learning from her podcasts, but I'm very behind on listening to those. I'm not often in a place to listen to anything for an hour at a time. Her voice is too, er, intense to listen to while I work. But, after listening to her podcast about chemicals, something I've already thought about a million times I'm slowly switching out all of my personal care products to the chemical free, organic variety.
My mom came to visit this weekend! We talked to a flower lady and about the wedding in general. I made a dinner of my favorite flat bread recipe and tzatziki sauce and all that. Sunday, I worked on my etsy shop and yesterday we did an hour and a half at the gym. Part cardio, part strength training. And then worked outside prepping the ground for our big blue above ground pool.
I also wanted to note that my eating has been pretty good, I notice that I still find myself eating when I'm not hungry so trying to pay more attention to that.
Today I have a pre-wedding hair appointment and a couple of other wedding tasks to finish. It's coming together! We met with our officiant and got our marriage license yesterday. I'm so glad our officiant (a man josh knew growing up) is liberal and open minded, I feel I would offend him (not on purpose) otherwise. He really works on making the vows personal and not just the usual outdated language. He also got rid of any language that makes me property or an owned woman, much like a goat. I can appreciate that too.
I would have to say that I, too, was wondering where you found this challenge. I think it is AMAZING that you thought of this on your own!
Too funny, I really hadn’t thought about it not being a challenge by Jillian. Great job on the exercise. You are doing great dispite the stress of getting the wedding together. Keep it up.
I think the fact that people thought this was “official” is a testament to your amazing design skills! Rock on! And way to go with the weight loss!
You are THAT influential and inspirational.
Hi,
Stumbled your site, from being someone who battled with weight and got to nearly 16 stone, I am now at 12 stone, with dieting and exercise!
I shall read your blog
Hello! I have just started to read your blog. I really enjoy it. We are in the same boat, so I can totally relate. Feel free to check out my blog. Mine has nothing to do with weight issues and such, I prefer denial
but please feel free to check it out, and I’m bookmarking you for future reading!
Great job sticking to your challenge! I’m very proud of you!
Where did you find Jillian’s podcasts? I tried to find them on iTunes, but can’t.
Hi! I love your blog and I am totally inspired. Can you tell me how you found the Jillian Michaels podcasts? I cant find them! Thanks
And congrats on your fabulous accomplishments!
omg…almost there. great post
can you tell me where can i find Julian’s Podcast?
Thanks~~
I love your blog! Thanks for sharing so much information, its so helpful.
I just started my own weight loss blog, and I’ve added your blog to my blog roll, so I’ll be coming back to follow you on your journey!
Jenn
I definitely need a 42-day challenge.
Wow it’s coming down to the wire! How exciting! I got married about 2 1/2 years ago and it’s the best thing ever. I’m very very happy for you:)
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