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Weigh in #8 and Sunshine Award

*picture from here*


Current weight: 208 lb.
Difference: -1 lb.
BMI: 29
Difference: -0.1

Great work team. Especially considering Moonface and finding myself!

Sunshine Award



A big thank you to BEE @ The Next Biggest Loser for giving me this award. She has lost 80+ pounds so far, and she has been taking care of her autistic son and her Grandma who has been living with her. So go over there and cheer her on if you don't already. Because she is totally an inspiration.

Thanks to Nikki @ Ramblings of My Weight Loss Journey as well. She is juggling a lot on her plate right now between jobs and family. Somehow she still manages weight loss and painting/collage work that is totally awesome.

Also, thanks to Katie J @ Katie J is On Her Way because she has lost a TON of weight and is positive and supportive AND she gave me this award yesterday too. She is thoughtful and comments in a way that makes me feel special every time.

I am supposed to pass the award on to 12 bloggers that bring sunshine to my life. If any of you have already received this award, just be prepared for the onslaught of new traffic from my blog. Ha ha. Just know that you brighten my day and I treasure the support that you give me. I love reading your blogs, and seeing your comments. Seriously, you want any of these bloggers supporting you. They are the cream of the crop!

Kristina @ Off the Couch
because she's honest, witty and she has a very pretty template and I found out she gave me this award this morning too.
Lorie @ My Next 30 Years
because she is such a positive commenter who has a sense of humor
Leslie @ Something Brilliant is Brewing
because she likes the real me, she sticks with this journey through knees or no knees, and she's just totally awesome
Corletta @ Corletta: It's a New Year...No More Excuses!
because she was my first follower, is full of dynamite, and has an incredibly buoyant spirit
Tina @ Desperately Seeking Size Ten aka My Lipstick Life
because she makes me laugh here, dailymile and on her own blog
Kelly @ Journey to a New Me
because she has the most awesome house, is spunky and has a sunshine outlook on life
Diane @ Fit to the Finish
because she is so inspiring, supportive and has awesome motivational photos
Julie V. @ Julie's Journey
because she's a good friend, she cares about her fellow bloggers, and she has a weak spot for animals
F. McButter Pants @ To the Best of My Ability
because her handle just makes me want to laugh, I repeat it in my mind 10 times every time I read it, and because she is sympathetic and wise
Fit Mommy @ Fit Mom Now!
because she is balanced, funny, and consistent
Ms. Magnetism @ Mission to Lose 130 Pounds
because I've seen the sunshine comments she leaves everywhere else, let alone here, and although she gave it to BEE, she deserves a mention even though she's got the award already.
MrsFatass @ Did I Just Eat That Out Loud?
because the title of her blog is brilliant, her template rocks the deli, and she really knows her way around a joke

*edited 29 MAY 2010 to say: Thanks to Vegan Ana for giving me this award too!
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  1. LeslieFebruary 27, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Hey fellow early riser! What a nice surprise to see you've given me another award! I graciously accept and congratulate you on yours! Well deserved. When my kids were your kids' ages, I never wuld have found time to blog and keep the brood on this side of the grass, so I'm blown away by your commitment to excellent blogging and self care while still being able to be an awesome mom! Thanks so much.

    My knee is feeling, dare I say...a trifle better this morning. I'm using the pain meds but have already rediscovered why I stopped taking it so fast after the last surgery...it's uber-constipating. Sorry for TMI. I don't care - I'm still using it, drinking tons of water and know it's temporary.

    Okay - the anesthesia is still on board and I need my first nap of the day here at 6:08 a.m. I absolutely will post about both awards you've passed my way today. I have plenty of time on my hands! Thanks again, JBS

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Thank you! :)

    Congratulation on the weight loss!!

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  3. KristinaFebruary 27, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Congrats on the loss! And on the Award(s)! See? We all like the REAL you and LOVE your blog! Thank you too for bestowing it back to me! Have a wonderful, sunshiny weekend!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 27, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Thank you soooo much!!!! This really means a lot to me since this has been the hardest week on me thus far! You made me smile today! :)
    Congrats on your loss! And, as always, adorable pic in this blog!

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  5. Diane Fit to the FinishFebruary 27, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Thank you so much! I love all the descriptions of the other people's blogs - it makes me feel as though I know them. And I do know most, but not ALL of them!

    You are so kind!

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  6. Fat GirlFebruary 27, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Aww you are so super sweet. Putting me on your list even though I already got it (I gave it to Bee because she is AWESOME) Thank you so much.

    Congrats on your loss, awesome job. Keep up the great work. So proud of you!

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  7. TiffFebruary 27, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Thanks so much for the advice on my blog- you've given me assurance that it can be done!

    Thx friend! :)

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  8. JourneyBeyondSurvivalFebruary 27, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    @ Leslie-I was so happy to see you 'out and about' in cyberspace this morning. But, as you were probably napping I decided not to bother you. Sleep is your friend. If you need me to send you anything so you'll slow down and recover, let me know! Books, yarn, anything!

    @ Fit Mommy- You're welcome, and thanks for the advice so the loss can continue!

    @ Kristina- Aw. You're making me blush now. *O_O* Thanks again for giving it to me!

    @ Kelly- I'm glad to do any little thing I can for ya. You're so nice here there and everywhere, plus you're just plain awesome I think.

    @ Diane Fit to the Finish- You are amazing. I'm glad you like the descrips because they were easy to do. These people are great. So are you btw.

    @ MsMagnetism- You deserve it. You are so uplifting everywhere you 'go'. I've been impressed.

    @ Tiff- You're welcome. I get a little excited. He he.

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  9. My Lipstick LifeFebruary 27, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Awww, thanks! I can always count on you to lift my spirits. It means so much to have you on my side :)

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  10. F. McButter PantsFebruary 27, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    How sweet of you. I sure don't feel very wise. That made my day!

    I love everything about your blog, right down to the title.

    Cause it's not about JUST enduring, right?! It's enduring it well.

    My 1st name was Fatty McButter Pants. When I got to Onderland I changed it to just "F". I love me some me King of Queens.

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  11. CorlettaFebruary 27, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    Well....thank you such for saying such sweet things. I do wish that they were all true :) You always are so encouraging. I always appreciate your honesty and opinion about my blogs.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 27, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Congrats on the award, which is totally deserved! What a great list of bloggers. I love how you said why you chose them!

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  13. Julie V.March 1, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Aw, well thanks...I'm glad I bring sunshine to your life! And getting the sunshine award brings sunshine to my life, too! hehe.

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  14. JourneyBeyondSurvivalMarch 7, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Also thanks to Weighting Around for giving it to me today.

    Thanks Thanks Thanks Lady! You are sunny too.

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