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Granite Flats - Episode 8 - Season 1 Finale

Something Dangerous

Episode 8: In the season finale, John races to free Hershel from prison, and the kids uncover real danger after the science fair.

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Something Dangerous

Episode 8: In the season finale, John races to free Hershel from prison, and the kids uncover real danger after the science fair.

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What's better than Cupcakes?!

What is the worst thing a friend has said to or about  you regarding your appearance?  It doesn't have to be your best friend, it can be just someone you are friendly with.  
An acquaintance perhaps, or an old school mate?  Basically, has someone who is not a complete stranger ever said something to you that offended you or hurt your feelings?  Who cares what strangers think!  It's the people we know that can really get to us. 
There are a few comments I will never forget.  Two big ones that stand out in my mind and they have been my go-to phrases during the last few months as I work hard to get my butt in shape.  

I am motivated by lots of nice warm fuzzy things - family, feeling healthier...that sort of thing.  But... when I absolutely have no desire what-so-ever to move my ample size bottom off the sofa to go exercise...when I tell my husband I no longer care and would pay 100 dollars for a cupcake (oh man, how I have craved glorious cupcakes) ...and when I feel to tired or discouraged - like there is just to much to do to realistically get to the size I want to be....when THAT happens, it is those two comments made to me by someone who should have known better, that pop into my mind.   

Comment #1 - At the mall I was pushing my not quite one year old son and my two year old son in the stroller and a former high school classmate saw me and asked me if I was pregnant. I panicked and said yes to spare myself the embarrassment to which she replied, "Oh good, I just thought you had let yourself go."  I cried the whole way home.

Comment #2 - After going two years since seeing each other, a lady I used to go to church with moved into our area and we were once again attending the same church meetings on Sunday.     We hugged, said hello and then a bit later I overheard her telling another lady, "June has gained so much weight...she used to be pretty."   I couldn't ignore it any longer.  It was time to face the fact that my cute days were long gone.  I spent the next half hour crying in the ladies room. 

Those are the memories that get me off the sofa and stop the cupcake madness. It's not pretty and it still really pisses me off sometimes to think about how awful I felt at the time. I wish I didn't let what others thought get to me but it sure did.  I dont ever want to feel that way again.  Both comments have stuck with me and I dont like to think about it.  But, that's the ugly truth about what it takes sometimes to push me to get motivated when I need it most. 

Until today, that is.  I am starting to have an even stronger motivation than that!  Yep, it's true.  

I am in the middle of my third month on the Shaklee 180 diet and.....As of this morning, I have lost 25 pounds since March 1st.  I know, I didn't  believe it either.  
I looked down at the scale in shock.   

I walked out of the bathroom, stopped.  Turned back around and weighed myself again.  Yep, still 25 pounds.  I checked once more and then, I smiled a big huge smile.  
NOTHING is as motivating as knowing you are capable of being more than you had given yourself credit for.  Nothing feels quite as good as being proud of yourself.  No matter what I actually look like, if I feel this good, I will feel pretty and confidence is ALWAYS sexy.   In my mind I imagine I'm walking by that lady at church agian and this time she says, "can you believe she used to think she wasn't pretty?"

Now, This is the feeling I will remember next time the cupcakes come a calling. And when I feel to tired or have almost convinced myself to not put in as much effort as possible, I will imagine --- just imagine! -- what must it feel like to finally hit that goal?!  To feel healthy and - dare I say it - cute again!    OH. MY. GOSH.    It will be amazing.  I just know it.  
I bet it's even better than cupcakes.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating in the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week. All opinions are my own. I am also a Shaklee distributor.

What is the worst thing a friend has said to or about  you regarding your appearance?  It doesn't have to be your best friend, it can be just someone you are friendly with.  
An acquaintance perhaps, or an old school mate?  Basically, has someone who is not a complete stranger ever said something to you that offended you or hurt your feelings?  Who cares what strangers think!  It's the people we know that can really get to us. 
There are a few comments I will never forget.  Two big ones that stand out in my mind and they have been my go-to phrases during the last few months as I work hard to get my butt in shape.  

I am motivated by lots of nice warm fuzzy things - family, feeling healthier...that sort of thing.  But... when I absolutely have no desire what-so-ever to move my ample size bottom off the sofa to go exercise...when I tell my husband I no longer care and would pay 100 dollars for a cupcake (oh man, how I have craved glorious cupcakes) ...and when I feel to tired or discouraged - like there is just to much to do to realistically get to the size I want to be....when THAT happens, it is those two comments made to me by someone who should have known better, that pop into my mind.   

Comment #1 - At the mall I was pushing my not quite one year old son and my two year old son in the stroller and a former high school classmate saw me and asked me if I was pregnant. I panicked and said yes to spare myself the embarrassment to which she replied, "Oh good, I just thought you had let yourself go."  I cried the whole way home.

Comment #2 - After going two years since seeing each other, a lady I used to go to church with moved into our area and we were once again attending the same church meetings on Sunday.     We hugged, said hello and then a bit later I overheard her telling another lady, "June has gained so much weight...she used to be pretty."   I couldn't ignore it any longer.  It was time to face the fact that my cute days were long gone.  I spent the next half hour crying in the ladies room. 

Those are the memories that get me off the sofa and stop the cupcake madness. It's not pretty and it still really pisses me off sometimes to think about how awful I felt at the time. I wish I didn't let what others thought get to me but it sure did.  I dont ever want to feel that way again.  Both comments have stuck with me and I dont like to think about it.  But, that's the ugly truth about what it takes sometimes to push me to get motivated when I need it most. 

Until today, that is.  I am starting to have an even stronger motivation than that!  Yep, it's true.  

I am in the middle of my third month on the Shaklee 180 diet and.....As of this morning, I have lost 25 pounds since March 1st.  I know, I didn't  believe it either.  
I looked down at the scale in shock.   

I walked out of the bathroom, stopped.  Turned back around and weighed myself again.  Yep, still 25 pounds.  I checked once more and then, I smiled a big huge smile.  
NOTHING is as motivating as knowing you are capable of being more than you had given yourself credit for.  Nothing feels quite as good as being proud of yourself.  No matter what I actually look like, if I feel this good, I will feel pretty and confidence is ALWAYS sexy.   In my mind I imagine I'm walking by that lady at church agian and this time she says, "can you believe she used to think she wasn't pretty?"

Now, This is the feeling I will remember next time the cupcakes come a calling. And when I feel to tired or have almost convinced myself to not put in as much effort as possible, I will imagine --- just imagine! -- what must it feel like to finally hit that goal?!  To feel healthy and - dare I say it - cute again!    OH. MY. GOSH.    It will be amazing.  I just know it.  
I bet it's even better than cupcakes.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating in the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week. All opinions are my own. I am also a Shaklee distributor.