Friday, October 16, 2009

Fitness/Aloha Friday (& a Giveaway!)

Fitness first: This will be my last Fitness Friday. It's been fun, and I've loved getting the support from y'all. I thought long and hard about it, and I just think that this "meme" has served its purpose.
I made my goal weight, y'all.
So, that whole thing about thinking "long and hard"? Not so much. I stepped on the scale, threw my hands in the air, and screamed "YaDa!" (Heroes style). Scared the wahooie outta my kids. Then I made everyone in the house bow down and call me awesome.
Not really, but only because the tile floors were so cold this morning. (It's a high of 40 today, guys...and it's been snowing since yesterday morning. Not sticking...but still!)
Then I realized I don't need to report on my Scale Activity to y'all, anymore. Whew!



To celebrate, I want to give something away. It's been a while!! I'm thinking...something along the lines of a new apron, made by yours truly? The Holidays are upon us, and there's no better way to keep warm than to crank up the oven and station yourself in front of it!

To enter, simply leave a comment below. Good luck!! (Please make sure you've got a way for me to reach you! The best, of course, is an e-mail address in your profile. Or you could always "follow" this little ol' blog and just wait for me to call your name. Take your pick.)


And now we get to my favorite part of the week - the part where YOU do my blogging for me!



It's simple - I post a question, you comment with an answer, and we are all edified together. (If you'd like more questions to answer, or would like to play along, head on over to Island Life and link up!)

So my question is...
How do you reward yourself when you reach a goal?

I'm not sure that I'll really reward myself, other than the big ol' Brag Fest that this post is...but if I did...I'd probably go buy myself something. New jewelry, perhaps? Hmm...

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28 comments:

  1. MadeInCanariasOctober 16, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    I buy something for me - a book, CD or whatever I like.

    I would like to enter the giveaway too :)

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  2. Franzine KafkaOctober 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    congrats on reaching your target

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  3. BuckeroomamaOctober 16, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Yay for reaching your target weight! Me? I'm lucky if I'll hit it before the holidays start...

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  4. MyrnieOctober 16, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    I promised myself a new pair of jeans...

    Congrats, honey. :)

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  5. Country Mouse, City MouseOctober 16, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    I would get something I have been wanting, nothing big, body wash or something a long that line..just a little treat.

    Congrats, and I would love to be included in your giveaway. I love aprons and a Christmas one would be great. Thanks and keep up the good work!!

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  6. Twincerely,OlgaOctober 16, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    great question.I treat myself to somethin nice! Can be small!!

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  7. Twincerely,OlgaOctober 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    I WOULD LOVE A CHANCE TO WIN AN APRON MADE BY YOU!!HOW WONDERFUL!!MY E-MAIL IS DABGIRL63@AOL.COM

    I AM FOLLOWING YOU NOW TOO

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  8. Twincerely,OlgaOctober 16, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    congrats on reaching your Goal~~~~~~~~~~Woo~Hoo!!!!!!!!You go girl!your rockin'it!!

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  9. BrianneOctober 16, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Congratulations! That is awesome that you met your goal! I think you should *randomly* pick me for your fabulous apron because I seem to have been gaining weight lately. I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep gaining for another 7 weeks or so. A new apron would make me feel better :-).

    How do I reward myself for reaching a goal? I usually don't, how sad is that? Another reason to need your apron.

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  10. CaseyOctober 16, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Congrats on reaching your goal! I'm going to need to set my own goals in a few months. ;) I usually reward myself with something that I've been wanting. If it were a weight goal I'd probably get a new pair of jeans or some other piece of clothing. :)

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  11. Hawaii Mom BlogOctober 16, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Congrats!

    I usually buy clothes if I reach a goal since I hardly ever buy clothes.

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  12. SuOctober 16, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I usually get myself a big piece of cake.... hahahaha! Sorry, sorry.

    Congratulations on your weight loss!

    When I meet a goal, I try to schedule some alone time to myself, maybe have a soak in the tub, give myself a spa evening (at home)....
    It's something I never get to do, and it's a great reward!

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  13. BridgetteOctober 16, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Pedicure!

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  14. Jenna ZOctober 16, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Wow BIG congrats!!!

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  15. sunshineOctober 16, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    congrats!
    I used to reward myself by going out.. now, not so much

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  16. Beth @ TheAngelForeverOctober 16, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Congratulations on reaching your goal! I would just want some quiet time to do whatever.

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  17. Liz MaysOctober 16, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Congratulations on reaching your goal weight! That's so fantastic!

    I don't think I reward myself. What a fool I've been! Either that or I'm never reaching any goals!

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  18. TinaOctober 16, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    This may sound totally lame, but one of the ways I reward myself when I've accomplished certain goals or priorities is to indulge in some time playing "Cake Mania" on my computer. Like I said, Lame...BUT there is something I love about the mind numbing racing to bake and sell the cakes that I love - and it has to be a reward because there is no redeeming value of the game - it is purely time-wasting and probably counter productive, but I do enjoy a good game of it now and then.

    Oh, and count me in on the chance for one of your aprons!

    OH! And most importantly, CONGRATS on reaching your goal!

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  19. AndreaOctober 16, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Yay! I usually reward myself with a nap. :D

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  20. KiyOctober 16, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Sorry, you had me at SNOW!


    And yes, it's a four letter word. Yikes.

    Seriously, though massive congrats. For a reward, how about a new holiday CD? A book that's just for fun? A new pair of jeans in your new size!

    Although, jewelry is always a good idea. :)

    Cheers, Kiy

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  21. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Congrats on your accomplishment!

    This is a terrible thing to admit, but honestly I'd probably reward myself with a DQ Blizzard. ;o)

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  22. SaraOctober 16, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Congrats on reaching your goal weight!!! That's awesome!!! LOL, I typically reward myself by getting some sort of yummy not-so-healthy treat, but I think that'd be counter-productive in this case;) A few new articles of clothing would be a perfect fit for a weight loss goal, I think:)

    I would LOVE to enter your contest! I've actually wanted a toddler apron for awhile, since Emma ALWAYS wants to help me cook. Yesterday, John put one of our aprons on her and tailored it to fit her while I baked a cake.

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  23. SaraOctober 16, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Oh, and if you're thinking of jewelry, check out http://www.mommynecklaces.com. Their necklaces are KID PROOF!!!

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  24. TammyOctober 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    It seems only fitting as I make something for you I have a chance for you to make something for me!

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  25. UnknownOctober 18, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Yea for you!!!

    A new apron made by you?? That would be the perfect gift for meeting my goal. : )

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  26. cpullumOctober 18, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    I reward myself by taking my whole family out to eat at Apple Bee's! Our congratulations we achived it place to go!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. word watcherOctober 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    I'm a total lurker! Love your FB posts -- they often bring a smile to my face. I can feel the joy!

    My reward to myself -- going to a thrift store and shopping for treasures that look pretty but cost next to nothing :)

    I'd love to be in on the apron giveaway! (lisacoutu@gmail.com)

    Congrats on making your goal!

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  28. The Stratton'sOctober 21, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Good work Aunt Lolo!! I am happy for you! I have enjoyed sharing in your post-pregnancy journey. Its nice to see real women being real. Anyways, congrats to you...hope you feel great!

    To reward myself I pick something that corelates to the goal...for weight loss-its new clothes baby!
    and when its not so tangible I buy things for a project I really want to do. What can I say...it makes me happy!

    Sign me up for the giveaway! I would love to see Lolo up close.
    What a great way to celebrate!

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