Small Slice

My apologies, BigSlicers!  I've yet to complete this week's worksheet, or get on the scale myself, or really, to do anything other than run in circles, stopping only to beat my head against the wall.

It seems I'm having my typical loss of effort several weeks into any fresh spurt of dieting energy.  The cause?  STRESS.

In the last couple of weeks, we've had familial upheaval of the particularly time-consuming type, I've had several projects land in my lap that have pulled time away from my normal schedule (hah!  I made it sound like I normally have a schedule) and on top of it all, I've been doing my taxes.  Oh, and keeping the kids alive and that sort of stuff.  You know, mom stuff.

The net result is that I think I threw myself completely out of whack.  My period is two weeks late (and yet, no worries about pregnancy here - thank goodness for THAT) and I've been in a state of imbalance for a much longer run than normal.  I've been exhausted and craving junk food - and using the excuses of my daughter's birthday, and no time to grocery shop, and the popular lazy excuse to make poor food choices. 

I've been skipping breakfast.

I'm not sitting down to a decent lunch, sometimes skipping it entirely until the kids come home from school, when I'll eat a random selection of crackers, nuts, dried fruit, whatever from the pantry non-stop until I make dinner.

I've been making weird dinners.

The only good thing is that I'm still exercising daily, and drinking my eight glasses of water.  So there's that.  But still... what is my big problem?

I'm sitting down with my grocery list right now, and planning out the rest of the week's meals.  You all are inspiring me to keep at it.  I know that success is hard-won with this whole weight loss thing, and I have been fighting other battles these last weeks.  But enough.  I'm not going to allow myself to slip any further.  Onward! 

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Oh, I hurt myself this weekend with food.  Lots of bad stuff.  I am a bad, bad example of a good BigSlicer.

Let's get those weigh-ins done!  I'll be back tomorrow, once I'm not feeling so ill.

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As our third week of the BigSliceOff comes to a close, I want to each to evaluate how you are doing, and tell me where you are struggling.  I know that my own worst enemy, meal planning, has been low on my list of things to do, and I've been making really weird meals out of a really depleted pantry. 

And, I've managed to either bruise my left inner ankle, or I have a shin splint going on down there, and either way, it hurts and I'm irritated.  You know what I think happened?

Leslie Sansone happened.  That's what happened.  I have been doing her 4-mile challenge walk DVD every day, and I did it without shoes one day and I think I was getting a little too excited about the whole grapevine option at the very end of the four miles and I either kicked myself or stretched a little too much or something equally stupid. 

As far as the DVD goes, though - I really like it.  It is low-impact, easy to follow, and goes by quickly (for a 90 minute workout.)  Ideally, I would do all my walking outside, but in reality, I have to haul the kids with me most of the time, and they can't keep up the pace I'm needed to walk.  This DVD is a good compromise.

I really like that the walkers she features in her videos are fit, but come in all shapes and sizes and ages.  I like seeing women who have hips doing what I'm trying to do. 

I also gave the Turbo Jam DVD a try, and it damn near killed me.  I think I need to work up to that one.  Ooh, maybe that's how I wounded my shin.  Leslie, you're off the hook this time!

Anyway, get outside this weekend - not for the burn, but for the fresh air and fun of it.  Do something that fills you up inside and brings your that happy exhaustion.

As for me, I'm going to be throwing an 8th birthday party for my oldest monkey child, and doing some minor home improvement projects.  And then, I'm going to be planning my menus.  Fo shizzle.

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I've been working on my posture, and while it is still a struggle, I find myself pulling upright and setting my shoulders back frequently throughout the day.  The upside of all this is that I've had no back pain of any kind - and this is normally the week when I have all sorts of back issues.  Who knew?

With this new and improved posture of mine, I've noticed that my bras are sort of shot.  Seems that the girls have sort of been on a decline down my torso, and I've been cinching the straps tight, and by the end of the day, things are sort of deflated.  This isn't a good look for me. 

I pulled out one of the bras that I bought a while back that doesn't get much wear - it is black, and for some reason I've been wearing a lot of white and light colors this year. I put it on this morning and holy moly.  It is comfortable, lies flat, keeps my boobs where I put them, and actually makes me look thinner, because I'm not bulging anywhere. 

Here's your mission for today:  really take a look at your bras.  If they are shot, put 'em out to pasture and invest in a couple of new ones.  Not sure about your cup size?  Get out that measuring tape and take a gander at this explanation of how to choose your proper size.

My favorite bras have a slight racer-back design, because I have sloping shoulders.  I've been very pleased with the shape and control (ooookay.  Bring on the "I survived the BigSlice TMI attack" shirts) from "minimizer" bras.  What I can tell you without a shred of doubt is that NOTHING at Victoria's Secret works for me.  I need to shop at a comprehensive lingerie department in a department store, or in a real lingerie store.  Get a fitting.  And buy some pretty panties to match, if you are so inclined. 

I know that new lingerie can be expensive.  But seriously, good boobs make the outfit (not to mention make you look thinner, and keep the stress off of your back.) 

Still with me?  Good.  Because I've got a random exercise challenge for you.  Steph has asked that we do some tricep exercises.  So!  Grab something heavy with both hands and raise it straight up over your head.  With your elbows pointing at the ceiling. lower the object behind your head and raise it back up again.  Gimme 30 of those (or 50, if you are using a light weight)

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Part of the fun of being a weight-loss blogger is getting to know many of the inspiring women who are losing weight publicly.  I've been curious about the role that my own personality plays in my lack of success so far - in my quest for excuses, I've often blamed my relaxed attitude and lack of daily structure.  Do you have to be a type-A personality to be successful at weight loss?  I don't think so, but then again... 

In my quest to help others lose weight, I'm going to be interviewing a variety of women who are losing weight, and find out what is working for them.  I'm also going to be finding out about what motivates them, and what type of personality they have.  Hopefully, each of you will find someone who you can identify with, and some new inspiration for your own weight loss journey.

I recently posed a few questions to ClubMom's own Amazing Shrinking Mom.  Mel has been steadily losing weight since last April, and unlike my own wavering spurts and stops on the diet path, she's found what works for her, and is sticking to it.   

BigSlice: How would you describe your personality?

Mel: I'm introverted...someone who needs a lot of alone-time.  Problem is, I have four kids (ages 13, 13, 9 and 4) and spend every day, all day, with people.  (My teens do school at home and my preschooler doesn't always go to preschool.)  So, I'm a little frazzled, but always trying to find a reason to laugh in the midst of the relentless chaos!

BigSlice: How about your usual activity level? 

Mel: Fairly low, actually.  I'm kind of lazy at heart and would like nothing better than to read or surf the Internet.

BigSlice: Tell us how much weight you've lost.

Mel: 57.4 pounds

BigSlice: Do you follow a diet plan?  Tell us how you eat.

Mel: Yes, the low-glycemic index plan as described by Rick Gallop.  Basically, I gave up sugar, white flour, white potatoes and white rice.  I still eat dark chocolate, though, and movie-theater popcorn.  And soft tacos from Taco Time.  I just gave up evening snacks... that's my current challenge.

BigSlice: What about exercise?

Mel: Every day since August 14.  I ride a recumbent exercise bike at home for 45 minutes.

BigSlice: What motivated you to make these changes?

Mel: I saw a fat picture of myself.  Future health problems and mobility began to worry me.  I'm predisposed to diabetes because I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.  I hated how I felt and how I looked. 

BigSlice: What other changes have you made?

Mel: Nothing springs to mind...

BigSlice: If you could offer one piece of advice to others who are seeking to lose weight, what would it be?

Mel: Start today.  Give up sugar.  Eat more vegetables.  Exercise every day.  If I can do it, you can, too.

Mel rocks my socks off with her honest, straight-forward approach to weight loss.  She's been a inspiration to me since day one.  Want to know more about Mel's success?  Go visit her and read more!

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Welcome to week 3 of the BigSliceOff!  I'm slow out of the gate this week - the kids are home for a teacher in-service day, and they are making me insane crazy busy.  I'll post this week's worksheet in the next few hours.  My apologies for the slackitude!

I stepped on the scale each day last week.  It went something like this:

Monday: 174
Tuesday: 172
Wednesday: 172
Thursday: 170
Friday: 171
Saturday: 172
Sunday: 170

Today: 176

The hell is up with me?  I mean, really?  176?  After I finished cussing and imagining throwing my scale under the wheels of the next car to pass my house, I got a grip.  And I measured my waist.  It is down a full inch from a month ago. 

So (@(^#*@)*)(*(Y!!!! the scale today.  I wrote the number down, and flipped it off, and made out with my measuring tape instead, right in front of that cheap, lying piece of garbage scale.

Ahem.

So!  This week!  FIve hours of aerobic exercise of your choice, PLUS I want you to think about ways to incorporate a little strength training into your day.  No weights?  No problem.  Pick up something heavy, and then put it down again.  Repeat until your arms fall off. 

There have been times in the past that my purse weighed 20 pounds from all the diapers and wipes and snacks and bottles of water and juice boxes.  If you are more dainty than I am, use a gallon jug of milk.  Or load up a duffle bag with some telephone directories.  Pick up your toddler and put him down again. 

Go see Mistress Krista and find out her lo-tech ass-bustin' solutions, and find something that will work for you.  Let me know what you try!

Also, plan those menus!  Drink that water!  And don't forget to laugh!

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I've been struggling to keep my mood on the happy side the last few weeks. It isn't that I've been unhappy, precisely.  It is more that I've felt scattered and busy and unproductive.  I have been looking at the big picture, seeing ALL the work I have to do in ALL the area of my life, and I've allowed myself to be weighed down by the sheer size of my to-do list.

But then I took a look at my last two weeks on the BigSliceOff.  I've exercised daily.  I've eaten well.  I've tried new exercises and revisited old favorites.  I'm down two pounds (at least today, heh) and I'm confident going into the weekend - Monday will be a good weigh-in day for me, and that is something to look forward to, after this year of painfully slow weight loss.

More than that, I've been reminded in many subtle ways that while in many areas of our lives, seeing the big picture can lend perspective, I'm one of those people who starts hyperventilating over it.  Some people can't see the forest for all the trees.  I can't see the trees, because I can only see the forest.  So many trees!  So many trees!  *swoon*

I took the time to slow down this week.  I've been allowing my attention to rest on the individual trees, and I'm noticing the sunlight filtering down through the branches.  I'm aware that my Happy is playing hide and seek behind the trunks.  I keep spotting her, and she's slowing down.  I've almost caught up to her, now. 

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Ooh, I woke up all irritable this morning, and then I had a cup of regular coffee, instead of the decaf I should be drinking, and now I'm just hopping around with cranky energy.

I'm going to put in a kickboxing DVD in a few minutes, because this mama needs to get this out of my system.

You too!  Stand up and throw 50 overhand punches with each arm.  Keep your knees soft and twist your body with your punches.  And then gimme 50 uppercut punches with each arm.  Keep your posture strong, and your abs tight.  You may imagine that I'm your sparring partner and you are kicking my sorry butt, if you would like. 

And then go drink some water.  Have you planned your menus this week? 

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My calf muscles are burning today.  Still.  Ow!  That's a good thing, right?  I've got a TurboJam DVD queue'd up in my DVD player right now, and I'm ready to rock it out, courtesy of Carmen.  I've also received a new couple of DVDs from NetFlix, and I'm going to be trying them all week long. 

I had my four-year-old draw names for the yoga DVD - congratulations to the adorable Elizabeth.  We're going to expect a full report on your experience with this DVD.  (I'll contact you via email for your address.)

I like giveaways!  We'll have to do more of these!

I'm also conscious that I've been silent on upper body exercises thus far.  So!  Stretch your arms out, one to each side, level with your shoulder.  Gimme 50 little arm circles forward, and then 50 backwards.  Keep  your elbows slightly bent, and your shoulders down.  Don't hunch up.  And remember to breathe. 

Then go drink some more water. 

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Good morning, BigSliceOff-ers! BigSliceOff-ettes?  What shall I call you?

Nevermind that for now.  I'm going to purify my contestant list this evening.  If you sent me a start weight by last Friday, you're good.  If you haven't sent me your weight for this week yet, do it today. 

If you do not want to participate after all, no worries.  I'll be dropping participants who have not checked in after two weeks.  (Lots of data entry with this contest.  Heh.)

So!  I'm still working on my posture.  I'm sitting up straight right now, and it doesn't feel natural to me.  But I'm keeping at it. 

I'm also making myself a goal of doing a yoga DVD every day for the next six days, in addition to my other fitness efforts.  I've got 700 of them, so this shouldn't be a challenge.  In fact, I challenge each of you to add some yoga to your daily routine.  Doesn't have to be a full session.  Doesn't have to be official yoga.  Take some time to stretch and relax your body while breathing deeply. 

If you're interested in doing yoga from a DVD, I personally love all of Rodney Yee's stuff.  If you're a beginner, try his AM workout.  In fact, let's do this:  I'll randomly select a commenter on this post, and mail her the AM/Stress Relief/PM yoga workout DVD.

Oh, yes.  One more thing - gimme 50 calf raises (hold onto your desk and go up onto the balls of your feet and then back down) and 50 toe-touches.  Keep your knees soft, and breathe. 

And be glad it isn't jumping jacks again. ;)

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Oy, this morning came early.

So!  Up and at 'em!  I'm at the exact same weight as last Monday - 174.  I have to upload my photo.  This is my bloating week, though, so I'm going to make a note of my daily weight, and keep moving.

This week's exercise challenge is five hours of exercise again - however, I want you to branch out an try some new activities.  Borrow a new exercise DVD from the library or a friend.  Walk a new path.  Jump rope, or play hopscotch with your kids.  Try to incorporate several high-energy bursts throughout your day to keep your heart rate pumping.  Even five minutes of crazy activity will keep your calorie burning furnace working.   

This is weigh-in day.  Please send me your scale photos/weight change and minutes exercised.  I wanted to talk about those dreaded numbers on the scale.  How much self-worth do you invest in the numbers on the scale?  How about in your measurements?  Does a thick waist or bulky thighs make you a failure?  Who do you compare yourself to, physically? 

I'm 4 feet, 11 inches tall.  I *should* weigh around 110 pounds, according to the government.  And I did, at one point, my freshman year in high school.   I  haven't grown since then, but my figure has rounded, changed over three pregnancies, and when I look at my scrawny little 110 pound self, I remember that that little girl though she was fat.

And then I do my best Jabba the Hutt laugh. 

Seriously, though - those numbers on the scale mean jack to me, other than to serve as a way to measure my progress.  I can't give them any importance - 174 pounds doesn't tell you anything about me.  174 pounds is not who I am. 

I've received lots of photos from you gals, and lots of apologies and expressions of unhappiness over your appearance.  When I look at your photos, I see beautiful women.  Yet I know what you see, too, because I see it when I look at my own photos.  My outside doesn't match my inside.

And yet, my outside is who I appear to be - who I am to the rest of the world.  So, fine.  I really should have a shirt made up that proclaims "I'm a skinny chick on the inside!" 

Truthfully, though, my identity doesn't have anything to do with my size.  I am a sum of so many parts.  As are all of you.  Don't let the number on the scale define you. 

My negative self-talk has been really acute this week, as I've tried to become aware of it.  I realize how often I disparage myself for comedic relief, or to excuse my choices.  To make myself smaller or less important, to myself and to others.   

I hide myself behind the 'fat girl' label, because it is easier than admitting that I'm a thin woman who has too much weight on her frame.  Fat girls can't help it.  They have big bones, genetic predispositions.  They've tried every diet, and they've failed because the diets don't work for fat girls. 

So, hi!  I'm Jenny Lauck, and I'm a thin woman who has too much weight on my frame.  I'm not owning the fat girl label anymore.  Just like my weight, it doesn't describe anything but my shell.  It doesn't tell me who I am - nor does it acknowledge that I have any progress to make, or a thin figure somewhere under all this bulk.

Over the course of the next couple of weeks, I'm going to introduce you to some successful dieters who have lost weight by taking charge and taking no prisoners.  I hope that their stories will inspire you, and give you a boost as you make your own progress towards your inner thin-woman.

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So, how is everybody doing?  Having a good week?  Feeling strong?  Or are you struggling?  Just a reminder, if you're on the fence about joining in, today is the last day to be in the running for the $50 gift card prize.  Comment here or email me at bigslicejenny@gmail.com and I'll sign you up.

I've gotten some wonderful suggestions about how we can support and encourage each other, and I'll be tackling those this weekend.  I am really excited about seeing ALL of us succeed.  We can do this.  Even if we don't want to.

I think I'm down two pounds this week, but I'm not going to shout it from the rooftops just yet.  I like to take all seven of my daily weigh-ins and average them to get my total.  I fluctuate so much from day to day that it makes me crazy.

As we head into the weekend, I want you to make a plan for something fun and indulgent - something that makes you feel wonderful, but doesn't involve food.  Leave me a comment and let me know what you're planning.  I'm still musing on my own plans.

Also, if you've been slacking on your five hours of exercise this week, now is the time to pick up the pace.  Tie on your tennis shoes and take a long walk with your family.  Put on your iPod and rock out in your living room.  Whatever you need to do - get those minutes done and recorded.  I'll be asking on Monday.

Weekends are the worst for me, eating wise.  I have more time to cook, but all I want to do is snack all day and eat out.  I'm not doing it this weekend.  I'm keeping my water glass full, and I'm planning all three meals for the next two days.  And I'm sticking to it, even if my husband decides he wants to go to In N Out for a double-double with cheese.

Be watching for an email (I know I've been saying that all week - they will go out tonight to everyone who has committed to participating) that will let you know what I need from each of you in order to stay in the running for the prizes.

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Get up off that chair and gimme 100 jumping jacks right now!  And then go drink a glass of water.

And check back later today for an update!

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Got my hour of exercise today - plus I got all my water in before 8 pm today.  Last night I was up every couple of hours using the bathroom because I slammed that finally two glasses before bed.

I'd like to show you what exactly I'm working on this week.  This is me, at my brother's wedding, just standing around:

So, yeah.  Nice one!  Cute shoes, right?  And the dress is actually flattering...if I practice good posture, that is.  And clearly, from what you are seeing in this photo, I am prone to letting it all hang out.

When I was having my super-awesome massage, the massage therapist noted that I am very strong, but told me that my muscles are pulling my shoulders forward.  She cautioned me to work on my posture and strengthen my core muscles to prevent stooped shoulders and back problems as I age.

You know how in every magazine you've ever read, they have those articles on "Look 10 pounds slimmer instantly!" and it is all about raising your arms over your head and then holding that posture after lowering your arms?  It works.  And I am going to be prodding myself into standing up straight by putting that photo on my fridge for the next week.  Because UGH. 

Not only that, but I'm going to put that dress back on tomorrow, and take a photo from the same angle, with good posture and stomach control, and you'll see what I THOUGHT I was walking around looking like. 

Don't even get me started on the Back Fat action I've got going on.  Look.  Just...look.  And weep with me.

I'll spare you the flotation device snide remarks, because along with my crappy posture and flabby core muscles, I'm trying to lose my negative self-talk.  I am strong, and my shoes were cute.  And you can see from that photo that I am clearly trash-talking.

So, BigSlicers - Stretch your arms toward the ceiling and then hold that posture.  Suck in that belly and support your spine.  And put on some cute shoes.  It makes all the difference.

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I just stumbled out of bed, and stumbled to the kitchen.  I've poured myself a cup of (decaf) ambition (without my usual half-and-half.) I've yawned, I've stretched, I'm trying to come alive...

The BigSliceOff is ON.  That's right, people.  You're in for it now.  Glory, power and a $50 gift card are on the line. 

Print out the little worksheet thing I made! Click here! So, look.  I'm going to be making these every week as a reminder for me.  I'm hanging mine on the fridge.  If you don't want to use it, I'm not going to be crushed. 

This week's exercise challenge is to complete five hours of aerobic exercise.  I'm going for long, fast walking, five days this week.  You decide what works for you.  Track those minutes, though.  I'll be asking at next week's weigh-in.  You don't want to make me ask twice, either.  Heh.   

Get on that scale, and take a picture of your weight between your toes.  If you don't have a digital camera, use your regular camera.  If you don't have a regular camera, get a disposable one.  If none of this is going to work, email me and we'll figure something out.

If you have the ability, email me your photo.  If you don't, please shoot me an email with your current weight.  I will not be posting these photos here, nor listing your start weight, without your permission - however, if you have your own blog and want to post it there, you just go on with your bad self.

Have you planned your dinners for the week?  I'll post my menu after I get the monkeys off to school this morning.  I will have done my first hour of walking already.  How about that, huh?  Huh?

If you've sent me an email, left me a comment or replied to one of my CafeMom posts, I've got you on my list.  If you want in, leave me a comment here or email me at bigslicejenny@gmail.com.  I'm cutting off new participants on Friday, March 9th.

I'll be posting a list of participants in the sidebar this afternoon. 

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Ready for a little friendly competition?  I'm really tired of seeing the same old numbers on the scale, and I've been inspired by all the television weight loss competitions I've been watching.  While most of us can't drop out of our lives to focus on diet and exercise, we can steal some of their ideas, and try to adapt it to our own situations.  So, let's do this thing.

Ground rules:

Follow whatever diet you want - but make it sensible and balanced, okay?  No crazy only lettuce and diet soda routines.

Plan your dinners.  If you are like me, breakfast and lunch isn't such a major dilemma.  I can eat the same things day in and day out.  But the family likes variety at dinner.  Once a week, sit down and spend ten minutes planning out your week's food.  I'll post mine.

Get moving.  I'll be posting weekly exercise goals plus challenges.  These aren't going to be difficult, and you can save your excuses for your mama.  (You can also expect a little trash talking from me.)

Be accountable.  At the start of each week, I want you to take a photo of your weight displayed on your scale.  We'll do this every Monday.  This is to keep you motivated through the weekends - and also to keep your pedicures current.  Heh.  We'll also take our measurements once a month.

I also want you to tell someone what you are doing.  Tell your husband.  Tell your kids.  Tell your best friend.  Encourage them to help you by joining you in exercise, not offering foods you can't resist, and by distracting you when you are feeling weak.

If you are already a blogger - consider blogging your challenge.  If you aren't, CafeMom can have you up and running in five minutes.  Send me your links! 

Get enough rest.  If you are a night-owl like me, start by moving your bedtime up by 30 minutes.  And then do it again.  Your body needs time to regenerate.

Drink your water.  I don't care how you get it in, but you need 8 8 oz glasses daily.  Start drinking in the morning, and keep it with you until you've gotten it all in. 

Finally - we're going to stop the negative talk.  We're going to forgive ourselves for gaining weight, and we're going to tackle one choice at a time.  If you mess up at lunch, you'll go back to your sensible plan at dinner.  If you mess up after dinner, you'll wake up tomorrow and start fresh. 

Got it?

I'm going to create a one-sheet print-out-able file that will give you a place to record your weekly menu, your weight and measurements, your exercise challenges for the week and your water intake.  I'll have that available in my sidebar by this evening.  Feel free to modify it as you see fit.  Mine will be taking center stage on my 'fridge.

Here's what we are playing for, and how I'm judging:

At the end of each of the next three months, I will compare your starting weight with your ending weight.  I'm cooking up prizes for our progress check-ups.  At the end of three months, I will do one final comparison.  The dieter who has lost the most weight (in pounds) will recieve a $50 gift certificate of her choice.  If there is a tie, we will use minutes exercised as a tie breaker.  Track those minutes!

So!  This weekend, take some Before photos.  Find your measuring tape.  Change the batteries in your scale.  Start thinking about the way you want to eat. 

I will keep the "official contest entry" open until Friday, March 9th.  I don't know if comments are actually working - it has been a rough week.  If you'd like to participate, but can't comment, send me an email bigslicejenny@gmail.com and let me know you're in.

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