tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170346652024-03-12T21:02:45.232-04:00Yasi's PlaceFull Figured and Fashion ForwardYasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.comBlogger255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-80622755155337649692010-06-28T16:32:00.010-04:002010-06-28T16:44:13.697-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Family Photos</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkG9BGyLQI/AAAAAAAAAds/8vnu9eYaEAI/s1600/KeneandI.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkG9BGyLQI/AAAAAAAAAds/8vnu9eYaEAI/s320/KeneandI.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487925266266336514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />My best friend and I...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkHJwAmOfI/AAAAAAAAAd0/NmSHjkDZLD8/s1600/MommoandI.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkHJwAmOfI/AAAAAAAAAd0/NmSHjkDZLD8/s320/MommoandI.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487925485015284210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My Mom! Doesn't she look great?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkHQfUPkEI/AAAAAAAAAd8/4FZYJYn3yOs/s1600/DedeandI.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkHQfUPkEI/AAAAAAAAAd8/4FZYJYn3yOs/s320/DedeandI.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487925600793366594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our sweet little brand new addition. My niece.<br /><br /><b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last weight recorded: 204</b><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -5</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 199<i></i></span><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkHQfUPkEI/AAAAAAAAAd8/4FZYJYn3yOs/s1600/DedeandI.jpg"><b><br /></b></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkHQfUPkEI/AAAAAAAAAd8/4FZYJYn3yOs/s1600/DedeandI.jpg"><b><br /></b></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TCkHQfUPkEI/AAAAAAAAAd8/4FZYJYn3yOs/s1600/DedeandI.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-51200496819433359842010-05-29T00:17:00.007-04:002010-05-29T00:52:56.523-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TACWn0NA57I/AAAAAAAAAdk/dQETSCNU1Z0/s1600/Finishline.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/TACWn0NA57I/AAAAAAAAAdk/dQETSCNU1Z0/s400/Finishline.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476542757654816690" /></a><b>Powerwalker</b><br /><div><br /></div><div>Hey gang,</div><div><br /></div><div>So that's me, a few weeks ago, after having crossed the finish line at A.I.D.S. Walk NYC. All of my friends bailed (or were otherwise indisposed), so I ended up hoofing the 6.3 Miles (10K) for charity alone this year--but hey, I still had a blast. Boy, were my feet sore afterwards! I think it's time to invest in some new sneakers. </div><div>I haven't given up on the half-marathon goal. Not quite there yet physically, but I'm working on my running (endurance, speed--lol--hence the need for new sneakers). ;) </div><div>Speed wise, I can cut a mile in a little under 9 minutes. Distance wise, I can jog for about 20 minutes straight before I need to slow to a walk. </div><div>20 minutes is not exactly where I wanted to be by now, but I'm still on track. I had to cut my running schedule down to 1-2 days a week, and replace the treadmill with the elliptical trainer, because of the havoc running was playing on my hips, knees and feet! Once I can manage to run for 30 minutes without a break I think I'll be on my way to some serious training.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Last weight recorded: 209</b><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Pounds lost: 5</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; ">New weight recorded: 204 - <i>Yay, almost under 200. ;)</i></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-31905297033470489992010-04-08T22:08:00.008-04:002010-04-08T23:00:25.248-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S76MsTI3kBI/AAAAAAAAAdc/6HqMqq8c6AM/s1600/romper.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S76MsTI3kBI/AAAAAAAAAdc/6HqMqq8c6AM/s400/romper.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457954491099222034" /></a><div><b>Rompers for Big Gals: Fab or Fail?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>I haven't worn a romper since I was 12 years old, so naturally I had to question whether this new trend was legit or the illegitimate brain child of a bottle of scotch and one too many episodes of Sesame Street. I was more than skeptical, but I gave it a whirl anyhow. I grabbed a cute denim number off the rack at a nearby Tj Maxx, and dragged it back to the fitting room determined to make it work.</div><div>Well, it's on, but I'm still on the fence. The Romper is quite cute, and if you're into comfort (which I totally am by the way) it's pretty roomy, but it's not exactly the most flattering style for a thick chick. The one I'm wearing in the pic is courtesy of Calvin Klein. I had no idea you could get a pair of Calvin's in a size 14, but alas, they were there. Calvin's or not however, I'm not sure if I like what the romper does to the waist (or the legs for that matter). Like many thick gals, I have drumstick legs. Long, meaty, drumstick legs. Not bad, but still, not exactly the type of legs that look good in short, shorts! So my recommendation? If you have no waist line (or want to display one), this style will not help you. </div><div>Jiggly sisters: Please stay away. Go for a capri version that offers a little more coverage on the leg. Solid sisters: Please proceed, but with exteme caution. ;) </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-69760270167762429102010-04-06T23:08:00.007-04:002010-04-06T23:50:08.338-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S7v3UdL_ogI/AAAAAAAAAdU/nvOOCkfTZDU/s1600/photo-3.jpg"><img style="text-align: center;float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S7v3UdL_ogI/AAAAAAAAAdU/nvOOCkfTZDU/s400/photo-3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457227304293868034" /></a><b>Pressure</b><div><br /></div><div>Wow, last week was pretty challenging for me. Try trying to stay away from whole Chocolate bars, Fried Chicken, Pizza, full fat Ice Cream and anything else not tied down during your time of the month. Not an easy feat, let me tell you. I ate all of my Weight Watchers Daily Points, Weekly Points and every last one of my blessed Activity Points this week (something I rarely do). Luckily, my health improved, so I was able to gradually return to my regular exercise routine. I managed to add a lot of short walks too, so I think that helped buffer the blow. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed however, as I have yet to see if I survived Easter Sunday. I'm hoping that I won't see any increases on the scale along with the other four pounds of water weight I gained this week-- over the course of three days no less (as any girl knows, "Flo" tends to bring 2-5 pounds of extra baggage with her when she comes). Ah, to be bloated, crampy and crabby. My feet felt like hamburger in my shoes all week!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Last weight recorded: 217</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Pounds lost: -4.4</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; ">New weight recorded: 212.6 </span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-32890380952045190142010-03-23T15:38:00.014-04:002010-03-23T16:21:32.461-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Fun Finds For Your Spring Closet</span>...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kZFoatGMI/AAAAAAAAAcs/SD4ZgKb-ZAA/s1600-h/67979914-04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kZFoatGMI/AAAAAAAAAcs/SD4ZgKb-ZAA/s320/67979914-04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451916408448161986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Feathers are the thing this year, but PLEASE don't go crazy!<br />I love how this one was added as accent. Not overpowering at all, but still makes a bold statement.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=faith_main&product_id=2067979914&Page=all&pgcount=9999"><span style="font-style: italic;">Peacock Feather Cardigan - $19.80 - Faith21 - forever21.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6ke6sXZtGI/AAAAAAAAAdM/xM1J-a8juiM/s1600-h/1359000401-z.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 337px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6ke6sXZtGI/AAAAAAAAAdM/xM1J-a8juiM/s400/1359000401-z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451922817599255650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Every fashionable girl knows that a wardrobe is never complete without a really fabulous pair of jeans that accentuate all the right angles!<br /><br />I love the color of this distressed pair, but some women may find that a darker wash is more slimming. Whatever your preference, be sure to pick a pair the skims the body, is not too tight and not too loose. The right jean should hug the bottom--not choke it, fall on or just slightly above the hip (unless you are 15, please avoid the lower riders), and elongate the leg. A little distress is fine, but too much bleaching or patchiness interrupts the flow of the eye, and will make you look wider. If you need more backside, get a jean that has alot of pocket detail on the rear. If you're attempting to downplay your blessed bootieliciousness, go with a jean that minimizes the pocket or eliminates it all together.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.alight.com/13590004.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Daring Distressed Jean - $24.99 - alight.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kd3UYPe3I/AAAAAAAAAdE/N_vlO1SMT60/s1600-h/lg_roxieivory.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 423px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kd3UYPe3I/AAAAAAAAAdE/N_vlO1SMT60/s400/lg_roxieivory.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451921660109093746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you're the slightest bit daring and have a little bit a leg power, you might want to add a mini dress to your arsenal. This one provides a perfect a mount of drape to hide flabby arms and fuller tummies and is well worth the money.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.monifc.com/plus-size-dresses/roxie-beaded-v-neck-batwing-plus-size-dress-ivory.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Roxie Beaded V-Neck Batwing Plus Size Dress in Ivory - $175 -MonifC.com</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-44913346005285666422010-03-23T14:04:00.008-04:002010-03-23T14:26:48.897-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Cute & </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Affordable</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Spring Accessories that EVERYONE can wear...</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kDP55VuVI/AAAAAAAAAcU/pcbDownOJL8/s1600-h/pCHIC1-7326188dt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kDP55VuVI/AAAAAAAAAcU/pcbDownOJL8/s320/pCHIC1-7326188dt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451892395682937170" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My pick!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4021977"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stone Embellished Platform Sandals - $42 - charlotterusse.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kE7oK508I/AAAAAAAAAcc/y9VyX-EZ3KE/s1600-h/88139895-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kE7oK508I/AAAAAAAAAcc/y9VyX-EZ3KE/s320/88139895-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451894246350640066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc&product_id=1088139895&Page=4&pgcount=25"> <span style="font-style: italic;">Doodle Umbrella - $5.50 - Forever21.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kGjzd-Z8I/AAAAAAAAAck/-SsAUlxBihQ/s1600-h/scarf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6kGjzd-Z8I/AAAAAAAAAck/-SsAUlxBihQ/s320/scarf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451896036089817026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=106&subCategoryId=129&productId=33752"><span style="font-style: italic;">Multi Plaid Oblong Scarf - $8.50 - Wet Seal</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-59831290891423253452010-03-23T13:29:00.011-04:002010-03-23T15:24:17.429-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Progress Photos - March 2010 (-103 pounds)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6j7Kg1-1gI/AAAAAAAAAb0/2Jjs1kIDArI/s1600-h/blacknwhite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6j7Kg1-1gI/AAAAAAAAAb0/2Jjs1kIDArI/s320/blacknwhite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451883506965599746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6j7TQBA-LI/AAAAAAAAAb8/09q3jpXLOdg/s1600-h/blacknwhite2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6j7TQBA-LI/AAAAAAAAAb8/09q3jpXLOdg/s320/blacknwhite2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451883657067296946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6j7dARuLNI/AAAAAAAAAcE/mYml3DFfZF4/s1600-h/blackdress3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S6j7dARuLNI/AAAAAAAAAcE/mYml3DFfZF4/s320/blackdress3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451883824641092818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Yep, that's your friendly blogger, trying on dresses in NYC at Macy's famous flagship store in Herald Square. You can't tell from these photos, but I've been sick for a few days now with a miserable cough/fever combo. I've missed a few cardio sessions as a result, but good news... I'm still losing weight! Not sure how. My appetite has not disappeared at all. In fact, the meds I'm taking actually <span style="font-style: italic;">stimulate</span> appetite. I still manage to do a bit of my weight training routine from bed, and I do get out for the occasional walk, but other than that, no real cardio. It's not often that one drops 2 pounds after eating a steak & cheese sub slathered in mayo, a bucket of chicken noodle soup, and three 32 ounce Gatorades. So hey, I'll take it!<br /><br />The black and white paisley print was a roomy size 12 (misses) and the black jewel neck number was a size 14. I still need to do a lot of work to fit into that size 12 (as you can see, I've still got a that pesky back fat and gut thing going on in the profile photo above), but this is a good sign that I might be able to fit into the bikini I bought just in time to kick off the summer season.<br /><br />135 here I come. Only 82 more pounds to go now!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 219</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -2</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 217<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-77166581301768053592010-03-14T03:27:00.011-04:002010-03-14T03:55:46.204-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Lingerie for big gals: Some of my faves...</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yQBJCZJ1I/AAAAAAAAAas/c5zIH5gchds/s1600-h/56023.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 241px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yQBJCZJ1I/AAAAAAAAAas/c5zIH5gchds/s400/56023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448387998491682642" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Who would have guessed that the folks at Lane Bryant carried bras<br />is beautiful as this? Kinda pricey, but well worth the money for a unique look in a large cup. My favorite color and super sexy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lanebryant.com/cacique/bras/balconette/pleated-bandeau-bra/4043c4044c913p56023/index.pro"><span style="font-style: italic;">Pleated Bandau Bra -Lane Bryant- $42</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5ySDYZL0CI/AAAAAAAAAbE/ycH8MLhH3ro/s1600-h/4141x.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5ySDYZL0CI/AAAAAAAAAbE/ycH8MLhH3ro/s400/4141x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448390235996803106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is simply one of the cutest lingerie looks out there.<br />Quite comfortable for a bustier, and the polka dot thing is so fun!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.burlesquelingeriecompany.com/Paulina-Polkadot-Bustier-Set-p/em4141-4141x.htm"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname">Paulina Polkadot Bustier Set - The Burlesque Lingerie Company</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> - $42.99</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yTEkRDUPI/AAAAAAAAAbM/pPysJDS4MLg/s1600-h/782_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 322px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yTEkRDUPI/AAAAAAAAAbM/pPysJDS4MLg/s400/782_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448391355875414258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I've always loved H&C's eclectic assortment of plus size lingerie, and this very grown-up version of the filly panty makes me feel a bit flirty.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hipsandcurves.com/plus-size-lingerie/p-782-plus-size-rhumba-panty-with-garters-panties.aspx"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="ProductNameText">Rhumba Panty with Garters - Hips & Curves - $24.95</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-5241134901130560892010-03-14T01:42:00.017-05:002010-03-23T13:35:40.851-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">A Tale of two Yasi's in family photos...<br /><br /></span><span>A still very large (but losing) version of me in June 09....</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yMnJFzKGI/AAAAAAAAAak/myZd5-9R4kU/s1600-h/GEDC0120.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yMnJFzKGI/AAAAAAAAAak/myZd5-9R4kU/s400/GEDC0120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448384253294487650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one is of me today (well, two weeks ago) -- 101 Pounds down and counting (March 2010)</span><span>!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Accomplishments:</span> Slipped into a pants size 14 (albeit snuggly), and went on an audition for a modeling gig with a major national magazine-my first in years. Started Yoga (I'm very flexible!), Taekwon-Do (now 6 weeks in training for my white belt), and can now run a mile in 9'05" flat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yMLhon3hI/AAAAAAAAAac/xDXWqxgSuDU/s1600-h/IMG_0257.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yMLhon3hI/AAAAAAAAAac/xDXWqxgSuDU/s400/IMG_0257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448383778846662162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yGJNj-91I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/8GbXo3L5fUA/s1600-h/IMG_0311.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yGJNj-91I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/8GbXo3L5fUA/s320/IMG_0311.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448377142028990290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S5yGe2zlRkI/AAAAAAAAAaE/RJtx2XO3fHc/s1600-h/IMG_0257.JPG"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=17034665" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" com="" _acxd5tt8mcs="" s5yge2zlrki="" aaaaaaaaaae="" rjtx2xo3fhc="" s320="" jpg="" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448377513877521986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 223</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -5</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 219<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-40093968002363904832010-02-10T00:45:00.004-05:002010-02-10T00:57:24.978-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S3JIXemnDvI/AAAAAAAAAZU/x5Vko7PlPHo/s1600-h/pCHIC1-7101905dt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/S3JIXemnDvI/AAAAAAAAAZU/x5Vko7PlPHo/s320/pCHIC1-7101905dt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436487268378808050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Get Cuffed!</span><br /><br />I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with this sexy bootie as soon as I saw it. A wonderfully classic, yet stylish (and versatile) spring boot. The perfect compliment to leggings, skinny or boyfriend jeans.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3970696"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="opDefaultContent" id="opmodule_moda"><span id="fontPrdTtle">Cuffed Crinkled Leather Booties - $50 - Charlotterusse.com</span></span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 234</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -11</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 223<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-74202989969501273962010-01-01T02:53:00.008-05:002010-01-01T04:38:10.440-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sz2uQabH23I/AAAAAAAAAY0/cnT08HYWX5o/s1600-h/iphone+photos+046.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sz2uQabH23I/AAAAAAAAAY0/cnT08HYWX5o/s320/iphone+photos+046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421681123418168178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Progress Photos - December 2009 (-86 pounds)</span><br /><br />I love jersey knit. It's so forgiving--even without a proper girdle. I was a little nervous about this dress at first, partially because, prior to this, I'd plateaued for a few weeks. The scale wouldn't budge, even though my clothes seemed to be loosen somewhat. So, it's been an interesting month. My scale didn't leap into lower numbers, but I didn't put on any <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sz24BAxsWvI/AAAAAAAAAZE/QP_568JzwYE/s1600-h/iphone+photos+066.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sz24BAxsWvI/AAAAAAAAAZE/QP_568JzwYE/s320/iphone+photos+066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421691853951752946" border="0" /></a>holiday pounds either (definitely a blessing), and I still did the full fat eggnogg this year--boy was it GOOD btw.<br />I simply exercised--intensified my workouts. Interval training really helped. Even made a new friend at the gym.<br />I snagged a M/L belt at Forever 21, and slipped into an XL sweatpants two weeks ago. I'm wearing the belt on the forth notch and the sweatpants are already loose! I'm quite excited.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sz3CXAHjViI/AAAAAAAAAZM/NNjcPGIQJ5E/s1600-h/yasigrey.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sz3CXAHjViI/AAAAAAAAAZM/NNjcPGIQJ5E/s320/yasigrey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421703226848400930" border="0" /></a><br />I'll have to take the next set of progress photos in this dress again (it's a standard size 16, not a 16W so it's a little snug around the waist--I had no idea womens and misses sizes varied so greatly), hopefully it'll be looser next time. Keep your fingers crossed!<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 240</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -6</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 234<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Size 16W</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-7235371027419019082009-12-12T15:04:00.004-05:002009-12-12T15:15:04.753-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Boys Club...</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SyP3g2SNRGI/AAAAAAAAAYs/eMiE8HE4feE/s1600-h/70784890-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SyP3g2SNRGI/AAAAAAAAAYs/eMiE8HE4feE/s320/70784890-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414443320729224290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Nothing says menswear-done-right like a classy pair of wingtips. Pair them with a menswear inspired shirt, a set of pearls, a black or grey tweed slack and a lace-patterned trouser sock. So cute!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=footwr&footwr_style=&footwr_size=&footwr_color=&footwr_price=&product_id=2070784890&Page=1"><span style="font-style: italic;">Gale Patent Wingtips - $22.80</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">- Forever21.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 243</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -3</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 240<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-5725030472567821362009-11-30T18:41:00.004-05:002009-11-30T19:06:23.362-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SxRZISDMpoI/AAAAAAAAAYk/QKlKOgHkmLw/s1600/yasieyes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SxRZISDMpoI/AAAAAAAAAYk/QKlKOgHkmLw/s320/yasieyes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410047051197884034" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Observation: Dating is Too Hard</span><br /><br />I've been on the cursed Match.com for what's going on three months now. This is my second run in a year. The first was at the very beginning of the year. I took my profile down relatively early because I realized I just wasn't ready to get serious. Well, now I am. I've opened myself up to dating, and I think I'm a little more open minded than last time. Problem is, not much has been working. I think I'm sort of in a dating vacuum. All the guys I connect with all have problems of some kind. It's weird. Case in point-- I met this decent guy on Match a few weeks ago. Wasn't at all attracted to him at first, but he grew on me. Three incredible dates later, when I ask him how he thinks with us are developing, he tells me that he's still sort of seeing his Ex-girlfriend. I'm like--Whaa? Totally taken for a loop. So, of course, I'm upset and tell him that if he wants to date me, he's going to have to stop seeing his Ex. Well, this guy, this seemingly sweet, intelligent, well-travelled guy tells me that though he'd planned on moving on to a future with me, that his job might be relocating him overseas, and he would need to cut his losses (i.e. end things). Supposedly this had been one of the reasons why he hadn't ended things completely with his ex. He didn't want to start up anything new with someone else. Why wasn't I told this from the beginning? It sure would have made things easier. Oh well-back to the drawing board. Maybe I'm just naive. I'd like to believe in love and romance--really I would, but I'm skeptical and dating is just so much work. Too much work than I really have time for these days. Hmm...hope that doesn't mean I'm going to be an old maid. Anyone else know what I'm talking about here?Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-34361151138075499082009-11-16T17:48:00.013-05:002009-12-12T15:12:57.393-05:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">For Hot Chics Only: 50's Flava!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHYudFD4wI/AAAAAAAAAXc/v6umJyjqWQE/s1600/lacegloves.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 280px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHYudFD4wI/AAAAAAAAAXc/v6umJyjqWQE/s400/lacegloves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404839320412742402" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036005&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442211603&bmUID=1258412040578"> </a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036005&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442211603&bmUID=1258412040578"><span style="font-style: italic;">Black Floral Lace Gloves - $12 - Torrid.com</span> </a><br /><br />Yes, they're a tad matronly, but in that oh so naughty way we love!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHZ5qoUqdI/AAAAAAAAAXk/L6ayqeyYZTg/s1600/Satinskirt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHZ5qoUqdI/AAAAAAAAAXk/L6ayqeyYZTg/s320/Satinskirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404840612540492242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036832&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442210402&bmUID=1258412350618">Black Satin Ruched Pencil Skirt - $44 - Torrid.com</a><br /><br />Nothing says va-va vroom like a sexy form fitting skirt.<br />A must have for plentiful bottoms and curvy hips.<br />Plus, the slit in the back is to die for.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHehCiIM9I/AAAAAAAAAXs/G5nSE5u4OQg/s1600/whitelacetop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 280px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHehCiIM9I/AAAAAAAAAXs/G5nSE5u4OQg/s320/whitelacetop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404845687018370002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.alight.com/13800041.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Romance Novel Top by Fashion Love - $36 - Alight.com</span></a><br /><br />This top is lacy, pretty and hot all over. A great compliment to a sexy bust.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHfuFmXUSI/AAAAAAAAAX0/HiCfQBTDzwg/s1600/bowtiepeeptoeshoe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 254px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHfuFmXUSI/AAAAAAAAAX0/HiCfQBTDzwg/s320/bowtiepeeptoeshoe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404847010691371298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3876058"><span style="font-style: italic;">Charlotte Russe Patent Bow Platforms - $26.99 - charlotterusse.com</span></a><br /><br />You can't get anymore '50's than Charlotte's new patent bow platforms. If the height scares you, don't be intimidated! The best thing about platforms are their stability and the relative comfort they offer to the ball of the foot. Plus, they are so much easier to walk in than standard heels. Still uncomfortable? Try gel inserts--they're lifesavers.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHkhY3T8XI/AAAAAAAAAX8/YB-GTh8tTtA/s1600/rosetteveil.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 256px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SwHkhY3T8XI/AAAAAAAAAX8/YB-GTh8tTtA/s320/rosetteveil.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404852290082566514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3889841"><span style="font-style: italic;">Rosette Lace Veil - $3.99 - charlotterusse.com</span></a><br /><br />For a little more flair, consider adding a cute time-themed veil like this one to complete the look.<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last weight recorded: 249</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -6</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 243</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-63778952816645271912009-10-24T23:02:00.008-04:002009-10-24T23:28:01.436-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Progress Photos - October 2009 (-71 pounds)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SuPA6-egOgI/AAAAAAAAAXM/DBJtp1et4ZQ/s1600-h/yasishoulder.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SuPA6-egOgI/AAAAAAAAAXM/DBJtp1et4ZQ/s400/yasishoulder.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396368897955871234" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SuPAw2en-PI/AAAAAAAAAXE/23JcLRVUNaY/s1600-h/yasiinblackdress2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SuPAw2en-PI/AAAAAAAAAXE/23JcLRVUNaY/s400/yasiinblackdress2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396368724010203378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SuPD2sNtS7I/AAAAAAAAAXU/ELHxfCUSOno/s1600-h/yasiinblackdress.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SuPD2sNtS7I/AAAAAAAAAXU/ELHxfCUSOno/s400/yasiinblackdress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396372122868992946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My cute dress is courtesy of Faith21. You can find this and a nice selection of figure friendly dresses for the plus size woman at <a href="http://www.forever21.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">www.forever21.com</span></a>.<br /><br />I'm wearing a size 16 here. (Yay--I nearly clicked my heels when it fit!) It's a tad snug in the bust (I'm technically a size 18 and I'm not sure this is the best dress for top heavy gals like myself). I'm giving it 10 more pounds however -- I think it'll fit perfectly in a month or so.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 253</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -4</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 249</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-34773724018249795762009-10-09T23:55:00.008-04:002009-10-10T00:11:39.476-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/StAF1vnW16I/AAAAAAAAAWk/VCAnFA1hxWM/s1600-h/figs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 290px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/StAF1vnW16I/AAAAAAAAAWk/VCAnFA1hxWM/s400/figs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390815174835230626" border="0" /></a>I've recently started roasting fresh figs in the toaster oven. They're quick, easy to prepare and so so sweet. I sprinkle a little feta cheese and some chopped walnuts on top. Delicious!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Roasted Figs</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2-4 figs sliced in half (stems removed)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2-3 sprays Fat Free cooking spray</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1/4 cup Reduced Fat Feta Cheese</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1/8 cup Chopped Walnuts</span><br /><br />Set your over to 275. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place figs on the sheet (seed side up). Bake until figs are softened and slightly liquidy (approximately 8-10 minutes). Allow figs to cool, and transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle on feta cheese and walnuts. Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 259</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pounds lost: -6</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New weight recorded: 253<br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-6657121327725738852009-09-21T00:15:00.006-04:002009-09-21T00:46:21.892-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Srb-v2yqmPI/AAAAAAAAAWc/wGSLPcuewCs/s1600-h/kira.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 284px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Srb-v2yqmPI/AAAAAAAAAWc/wGSLPcuewCs/s320/kira.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383770502683334898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The New Boyfriend...</span><br /><br /><br />Ladies, say hello to the new "Kira" bag at Coach. He's hott, looks good on your arm, and is rolling in a whole lot of green. ;)<br /><br />I tried him on today, but couldn't find a price tag.<br />At $898 bucks I can only wonder why. Boy, talk about "out of my league"!<br /><br />His fine chiseled leather looked so fine caressing my hip.<br /><br />*Sigh. * It was fun while it lasted babe.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/SearchResultsView?storeId=10551&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&quickOrder=yes&searchKeyword=green&cacheKeyword=GREEN"><span style="font-style: italic;">New "Kira" Business Bag - $898 at Coach.com</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last weight recorded: 265<br />Pounds lost: -6<br />New weight recorded: 259<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-46245180595541070352009-09-20T19:16:00.015-04:002009-09-21T00:45:58.945-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sexy Must Have Pieces for Your Fall Wardrobe</span>...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sra5UnBkOjI/AAAAAAAAAV8/eusi0M_nJFo/s1600-h/lace+top.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 309px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sra5UnBkOjI/AAAAAAAAAV8/eusi0M_nJFo/s400/lace+top.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383694168292080178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stay Laced!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Ok, can I just say that this one is really hot? The satin bow is adorable. I LOVE that it's sheer. Wear it with a fleshtone plunge bra or black form fitting tank top.<br /><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.alight.com/13800027.html">Sexy Lace Top by Fashion Love</a><a href="http://www.alight.com/13800027.html"><span style="font-style: italic;"> - $36 at Alight.com</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sra6yHf2H9I/AAAAAAAAAWM/smN60oqqcMc/s1600-h/belt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sra6yHf2H9I/AAAAAAAAAWM/smN60oqqcMc/s320/belt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383695774736850898" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wear a Power Belt<br /></span><br />No, it's not just for superheros...or Rihanna.<br />You can never go wrong with the right belt. Transforms a simple white long sleeve shirt into a sexy little masterpiece. This one has a little give.<br /><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036043&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442214854&bmUID=1253489456234">Black Shirred Ruffle Stretch Belt -$20 at Torrid.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sra-xN4tphI/AAAAAAAAAWU/H-Y5smSoMvs/s1600-h/snake.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sra-xN4tphI/AAAAAAAAAWU/H-Y5smSoMvs/s320/snake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383700157318407698" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Be Tempting!</span><br /><br />If you have the figure, pair these up with a crop jacket. If you have thicker thighs or a plentiful belly (or booty), a long shirt with a billowy effect to disguise your trouble areas will work nicely here. The best part about these leggings? They're not too sheer or shinny, and they're textured for instant sex appeal. The snake skin effect gives it a racy rock star effect.<br /><a href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036043&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442214854&bmUID=1253489456234"><br /></a><a href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302037203&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442197922&bmUID=1253506026070"><span style="font-style: italic;">Matte Black Snake Skin Print Leggings - $25.00 at Torrid.com</span></a><br /></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Last weight recorded: 265<br />Pounds lost: -6<br />New weight recorded: 259<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-22454216371818334972009-09-07T14:53:00.009-04:002009-09-07T16:24:48.049-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SqVZPWfFzFI/AAAAAAAAAV0/Hh7Pt8mRvuE/s1600-h/yasiinkayak.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SqVZPWfFzFI/AAAAAAAAAV0/Hh7Pt8mRvuE/s400/yasiinkayak.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378803450232818770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Feeling Just Dandy Baby!...</span><br /><br />I went kayaking for the first time this weekend! I was inspired after watching an episode of <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Ruby</span> on the Style channel. It's actually lots of fun and pretty simple once you get the hang of it. My arms hips and obliques were screaming after 30 minutes, but I had a blast.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SqVXnyKvykI/AAAAAAAAAVk/Zxm0ODv06UQ/s1600-h/yellowdressfullbody.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SqVXnyKvykI/AAAAAAAAAVk/Zxm0ODv06UQ/s400/yellowdressfullbody.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378801670957288002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love this sundress dress. Found it at a cute discount store for about $24 bucks. I've worn it all summer long. Getting pretty big on me now.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 267<br />Pounds lost: -2<br />New weight recorded: 265</span><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-5009694916852510782009-08-23T03:34:00.006-04:002009-08-26T00:55:58.360-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SpDxaS362HI/AAAAAAAAAVU/APH5qKC9RBc/s1600-h/bluedress.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SpDxaS362HI/AAAAAAAAAVU/APH5qKC9RBc/s400/bluedress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373059789498275954" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Progress Photos - August 2009 (-53 pounds)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span>Wow, it's been some week! </span><span>This is a photo from a birthday party I attended yesterday. KFC, Cheesecake and Lasagna each came a calling. I definitely indulged a little bit, but I still managed to stay on plan. Not bad after 5 months right? </span><br />I look stronger and I feel stronger too. My favorite body part right now is the arm and back area. I can see alot of definition there. Knee's still a pain, but swimming is helping.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Last weight recorded: 270<br />Pounds lost: -3<br />New weight recorded: 267</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">--Dress courtesy of Ashley Stewart, $29.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-10652037875323486152009-08-11T23:24:00.009-04:002009-08-12T00:50:45.681-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">I did it! 50 Pounds Down!</span><br /><br />Halfway to my 100 pound milestone. Only 50 more to go (and hopefully <span style="font-style: italic;">gone</span> by the end of the year). I realize there about 135 more pounds to lose overall, but I can't tell you how exhilarating it is to see nearly 1/3 of this weight disappear.<br /><br />I've decided to treat myself to some special "gifts" for my hard work earned when I meet milestones too!<br /><br />50 pounds - A gold necklace (or earring) - not sure yet.<br />75 pounds - New Cell Phone<br />100 pounds - Bike<br />125 pounds - ???<br />150 pounds - Nintendo Wii (w/ Fit Board)<br /> Goal - ???<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dessert, Anyone?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SoJF0ZtL47I/AAAAAAAAAVE/taTMtMMFzUk/s1600-h/smartonescccs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SoJF0ZtL47I/AAAAAAAAAVE/taTMtMMFzUk/s320/smartonescccs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368930472334975922" border="0" /></a>If you've got a mean sweet tooth and find yourself a-fixin' to down that box of Oreos in your kitchen cupboard, don't do it! I've got a better idea.<br />Get on your sneakers.<br />Walk on down to your neighborhood supermarket and hit the freezer section.<br />Now shimmy over to the Dessert section.<br />You heard me correct. DESSERT.<br />The geniuses at Weight Watchers have created the perfect guilt free dessert for sugar addicts like us. Their <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Smart One's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae </span>is <span style="font-style: italic;">sooo</span> good, I guarantee that you'll scrape the edge of the container with your spoon (and maybe even your mouth) before you toss it. I was pretty upset when Weight Watcher's decided to chuck their<span style="font-style: italic;"> Key Lime Cheesecake</span> from production, but I must say, this is a mighty fine substitute. Picture vanilla ice cream atop a chocolate chip cookie crust, with fudge topping and chunks of cookie dough in between. And at just 3 points, you can afford to eat both servings in the box if you're feeling greedy and not completely blow your diet.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Smart One's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae - </span><span style="font-style: italic;">170 Cal | 3 g Fat | 1 g Fiber</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">(per serving)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last weight recorded: 274<br />Pounds lost: -4<br />New weight recorded: 270</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-88934495952253131612009-08-02T17:29:00.005-04:002009-08-03T00:03:23.702-04:00Four Pounds Away from 50!<br /><br />I'm just ounces away from reaching half of my 100 pound goal. When I started the program in April, my goal was to lose the lionshare of my excess weight (at least 100 of the 185 pounds I'd gained over the course of my life) by the close of this year. At this rate, I might just make it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.<br /><br />It's a bit exciting because I can't remember a time in my life when I didn't struggle with weight. I started this journey at a size 24/26. I'm a size 22 now! I spent five years trapped in a 3x, and now I can finally slide into a 2x. Some of my 2x's actually fit a lot looser now than they had when I purchased them and it feels so good to see my hard work paying off.<br /><br />When I hit the 100 pound goal, I will be 220 pounds again and I'll probably cry. Sure, that may seem alot to the average person, but I'm pretty tall and when I was 220 pounds, I looked pretty decent. Boy, those were the days! Mini skirts with hemlines above the knee, sexy catsuits, and boots that fit over my calves. Okay I had to wrestle the boots on, but at least I could get them all the way up!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SnYO1TG1q6I/AAAAAAAAAU8/p3olJxrbW2M/s1600-h/shayla"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/SnYO1TG1q6I/AAAAAAAAAU8/p3olJxrbW2M/s320/shayla" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365492314883337122" border="0" /></a>The last time I was 220 pounds, I was 18 years old and a freshman in college. I was a size 16/18 and had just discovered my sensuality. After years of hiding my body in bad clothes, I wanted to flaunt it. I had a body type very similar to Shayla's from "Dance Your Ass Off" actually. Thick, a tinsy-winsy belly, not too flabby. Now, almost everything is flabby!<br /><br />I have alot of respect for Shayla by the way. :) Not only is she a great dancer, but she's doing things in dresses I could never have imagined doing when I was her size (and to a TV audience no less). I'm enjoying Ruben, Pinky and Mara too.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo: Shayla from Oxygen TV's</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> "Dance Your Ass Off</span>"<br /><br /><a href="http://dyao.oxygen.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">http://dyao.oxygen.com/</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Last weight recorded: 278<br />Pounds lost: -4<br />New weight recorded: 274</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-84047312991110356012009-07-28T03:10:00.007-04:002009-07-28T03:27:10.772-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Do Now: DRESS it Up!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sm6kcxAV34I/AAAAAAAAAUs/Xx6X1NIor4U/s1600-h/cris"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sm6kcxAV34I/AAAAAAAAAUs/Xx6X1NIor4U/s320/cris" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363405020342902658" border="0" /></a><br />Turn up the heat with a sexy sundress in a graphical print like this bold saucy number Chrisette Michelle is wearing...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sm6mc0tHsDI/AAAAAAAAAU0/SUnMHBbY1ao/s1600-h/sundress"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sm6mc0tHsDI/AAAAAAAAAU0/SUnMHBbY1ao/s320/sundress" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363407220359278642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036000&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442196790&bmUID=1248765428654"><br /></a><div style="text-align: right;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036000&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442196790&bmUID=1248765428654">Plum Paisley Boho Maxi Dress -$76- Torrid.com</a></span><br /></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-84734004956772334052009-07-28T01:53:00.006-04:002009-07-28T03:02:25.046-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sm6c8v7j3_I/AAAAAAAAAUk/oRb9cXgOmFw/s1600-h/cake"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 364px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ACXD5tt8Mcs/Sm6c8v7j3_I/AAAAAAAAAUk/oRb9cXgOmFw/s400/cake" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363396773717204978" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Let them eat cake! Or not.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><br /></span><br />I just had a birthday. Valiantly stood my ground in the face of the great equalizer... Cake.<br /><br />As soon as I saw the thing (I didn't order it), I made a quick resolution to end my impending yummy torture at just two bites, and actually succeeded. Yay! It wasn't easy, let me tell ya.<br /><br />Now, I love cake as much as the next gal (and probably a bit more, because I live in NYC and let's be honest, it's pretty highly freakin' likely that the "next gal" will be a size 4, with a waist size equivalent of a pencil), but there ain't nuthin' in a cake that's even remotely diet friendly.<br /><br />It's a little known fact that the S in Dessert actually stands for S&M ( as in sado-masochistic). Yep, dessert is right up there next to the nipple clamps and the butt flogger.<br /><br />Why do we use cake to celebrate birthday's anyway? Why must we do the S&M? Sure, it might be fun to get smacked on the bottom every now and then, but you're still going to end up with a pretty sore, red ass. I hate to channel my inner skinny bitch here, but don't folks realize that eating cake will only add an extra digit to an already zip code-large ass? ESPECIALLY, a massive slice of chocolate cake (about the size of Texas), with chocolate frosting and (as if that weren't enough), chocolate chips sprinkled on the top and a f$#@-ing hefty heap of whipped cream on the side.<br /><br />I swear, if there were a twelve step program for being addicted to chocolate I would be in it. If there were a medal of valor for bravery in face of death by dessert, I should have it.<br /><br />*Sigh*. I'd better stop now, as I'm making myself hungry again.<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> Really, it's not fair, but as they say " all things in moderation".<br /><br />Only, be sure to leave the leftovers for sanitation. Or charity...whatever works best for you. ;)<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />image courtesy of bbcgoodfood.com</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Last weight recorded: 282<br />Pounds lost: -5<br />New weight recorded: 278</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034665.post-26669858085006265272009-07-17T17:07:00.003-04:002009-07-17T18:03:42.580-04:00<b>Exercise Made Easy</b><div><br /></div><div>After becoming saddled with this ITBS injury, I had to find a way to keep moving without overworking my joints. Aqua-jogging is a great way to rev up your engine whether your injured or not. Plus, it's perfect for full figured ladies like ourselves because it's virtually no impact. In the water your body only weighs 20% of what it would weigh on land, so you don't get tuckered out as quickly. You can try shallow water jogging or deep water jogging with floatation equipment. I prefer deep water jogging myself because it really ups the resistance. Don't worry, you'll still end up burning as many calories as you would had you been jogging on land-- and in the same amount of time. You can set your own pace, and move as fast or slowly as you want to. In deep water jogging, the resistance of the water really helps you get your heart rate up, albeit comfortably. </div><div><br /></div><div>The best part? No sweaty, sticky clothes! </div><div><br /></div><div>The hardest part? Balance. It's a little tricky with the deep water belt at first, but you'll get the hang of it with a little patience. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's my water jogging routine:</div><div><br /></div><div>10 minute warm up lap - freestyle (or breaststroke, backstroke--whichever your prefer)</div><div>45 minutes aqua jog ( 1-2 minute wadding rest intervals every 15 minutes) </div><div>10 minute cool down - free swim</div><div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Last weight recorded: 285<br />Pounds lost: -3<br />New weight recorded: 282</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wLIjB2p/"><img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wLIjB2p/weight.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Yasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13193025776234191492noreply@blogger.com0