It’s coming up, you know.
Our trip.
What, did you forget?
I didn’t.
To be honest, it’s coming up a little too fast.
I’m constantly reminded of all of the cookies and Coke I consumed during the past few months.
You know, the ones that are stuck on my butt?
Yeah, those.
I find myself daydreaming about this:
And then thinking about this:
Yeah… oops.
It’s only been 4 months, but that bikini doesn’t fit me quite the same anymore.
I guess during the Christmas party season I forgot that I might need to wear it again.
Good thing that Athleta still had these in stock:
Because I may or may not have purchased one this week.
But despite what it seems, I’m not admitting defeat quite yet.
I’m working hard at being able to wear the bikini top, and I still have a fighting chance.
Thanks to these:
and this little piece of magic:
Oh, and this bar thingy? Amazing. I’ll tell you a secret – I can’t do a sit up without it.
This is helpful, too. Just don’t let the kids get a hold of it. Or do. It’s kind of funny.
Oh, and this helps, too. It’s my favorite. Except for the “Cardio Party.” Yeah, notsomuchaparty.
I am not one to be giving out exercise advice, but somehow {giving complete credit to the above products} I have lost about 20 sticks of butter since Christmas. I have yet to see where those sticks of butter came from (my toes do look a little slimmer), but I’m happy nonetheless.
Secrets? No, I don’t have any.
I run when I can, sneak 15 minute workouts in whenever Jack gives me a free minute (or 15), and try not to eat too many girl scout cookies. Oh, and I stopped drinking my daily Coke.
Because though they are Hawaiian in origin, I can’t fathom having to wear a muumuu in Hawaii.
Though if I had to, I would rock one.
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Ok, so all of those pieces of equipment look amazing! Like, really, really amazing. But, I have one concern. You stopped drinking your daily coke? Does that mean, like, now you have two daily half cokes? Or, you don’t have a “daily” coke but you have a “nightly” coke? Or even a “morningly” coke?
I’m just confused about what life might be like, cokeless.
Can’t wrap my mind around it…
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I like the “notsomuchaparty” about the cardio party, hahahaha! I heard about turbo jam before though, is it really fun?
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I love Athleta, and that suit is cute no matter which top you are wearing. Besides, no matter how bad you may think you look, there is always someone out there who looks worse. I’m always amazed at how many women feel they belong in a very small swimsuit.
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Bec, just why did you have to put that last picture of me up? I never wanted your friends to see me in my dress. I am so disappointed :-( Those were to be burned. And you know what? You never did have a butt – so it’s about time. Have a happy hula party in Hawaii. Never have been but know that was Gram and Pop’s favorite place to go.
Color me green with envy. Over your 20 sticks of butter and your upcoming trip. Sigh. I’ve got to get back there again soon.
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Bec, I agree, Hawaii IS coming up too fast! UGH!!!! As for the muumuu, you and Teetsie DEFINITELY rock them! Great pic! Can’t wait for Hawaii!
I don’t know what you’re talking about – you look amazing! PS: I want to come and if I do then you could definitely rock your bikini next to my muu-muu clad body :)
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Ugh. We can’t be friends anymore. Because you totally dropped twenty sticks!!! I am kicking my own butt trying to lost just 12 sticks. But do you think they’re coming off? Oh no. Not even close. Sigh.
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Oh yeah. That tankini top is seriously cute. I’d pick it over the bikini top anyway. How is it that in all the times I’ve seen you in a bathing suit I’ve not seen that one?
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Those are HOT! At least you could wear it OVER the bikini top!
Ok I need details on the bar thingy, what exactly do you do with it?
Good for you for losing the pounds!!! I really need to find some motivation!
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Oh my, if I was going to a wonderful beach like that I’d be running my tail off also.
What exactly is that bar thing? I do love a good workout at home.
I love athleta.
And also, 12 sticks? Or 20? Either one…that’s some serious butter. I should run. Or do a sit-up. Or anything.
Good for you. Yay!
Oh, and what trip? How did I miss that?
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How funny you are using the “sticks of butter thing” your brother would be so proud – I remember him telling me that when he was about 9-10 years old and I was doing WW, “But Mom 4 lbs is 16 sticks of butter, just plop that in the middle of the floor”
P.S. The mummus, I already have the one on the right so xmas you can get me the one on the left. Much prettier.
LOL! How did I miss a post? I should work out too, but I normally silence the skinny in me with cookies… You go girl!
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Turbo jam makes me cry real tears. Pain. Althea is the cutest place for suits, yes? Title nine is cute too….
This post had me laughing…and thinking I should dig out turbo jam again before I have to put on a swim suit..oh pain!
OK – just have to say I hate those Girl Scouts and their delicious cookies. Also, cutting out Coke, you are a better woman than I. Also, aloha and mahalo and I missed about three days of a week in Hawaii because I was used to getting up at 5 am. Which was 2 am there, and we stayed next to the zoo. I don’t know what elephants do in the middle of the night, but they are loud.
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