tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56124411019800963552024-03-13T11:00:59.543-04:00Perfectly PedersenOne Dynamic Dad, One Melodramatic Mom and two teriffic toddlers! We are Perfectly Pedersen and Totally Imperfect!Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-12132746947462604892014-06-21T22:19:00.000-04:002014-06-21T22:31:30.228-04:00Welcome Naomi!On April 17th we welcomed Naomi Grace into the world and into our family. Forgive me for taking so long to post, but between the newest addition, her big brother and sister and all the happenings on the farm, life has been crazy busy.<br />
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<b>Naomi's Birth Story</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Both <a href="http://thepedersenfamilyblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/its-boy.html" target="_blank">Nicolaus</a> and <a href="http://thepedersenfamilyblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/introducing-carleigh-may.html" target="_blank">Carleigh</a> were born via C-section.With this pregnancy I really wanted a non-medicated Vaginal Birth (or VBAC). I found an awesome OB who supported me in my goal as well as a Doula (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeganDiveleyDoula?ref=hl" target="_blank">Megan Diveley</a>) who experienced a successful VBA2C herself. We agreed that if I did not deliver on my own by 41 weeks I would have another c-section because I tend to have large babies and risk to the baby and mother starts to increase at that point. Three days before the scheduled C-section I was dilated 3cm and about 80% effaced. My doctor told me that when I arrived at the hospital for my surgery, he would check me again and, if I had made more progress, we could try breaking my water to see if I could deliver vaginally. At about 4:30 am on the 17th I woke up to very strong contractions about 5 minutes apart. John and I headed to the hospital since we had to be there at 5 am to prep for what could possibly be another C-section. Since I was having consistent and strong contractions, I was pretty hopeful Naomi had decided to come without surgery. At 7:20 am my doctor checked me and I was 6cm and 90% effaced! So he went ahead and broke my water to give me a chance to deliver on my own. I couldn't believe it! No turning back now!<br />
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My contractions were consistent and strong. I really had hoped to be able to walk around as well as use the birthing tub to help ease some of the pain I was experiencing. However, since I had the two previous C-sections, my doctor really wanted a monitor on the baby at all times. That was very frustrating to say the least, but I was able to use the birthing ball close to the bed. John and Megan were so helpful with coping techniques. I seriously couldn't get enough counter pressure on my lower back so they took turns. Even though I REALLY wanted to have a med-free delivery, the pain from the contractions was incredibly intense. When I was checked at noon I was about 8cm dilated and I decided to get an epidural. The anesthesiologist gave me what he called a soft-block which started relieving the pain after about ten minutes. About this time John decided to get something to eat since he hadn't had anything yet that morning. I was so happy to have Megan there, not only to help me but also to enable John to have a break. Thank goodness he didn't take too long to eat because around 1pm my doctor came to check me and I was 10cm and 100% effaced. He told me I could start pushing and I just couldn't believe it. I was actually going to have my baby without surgery! With the soft block I could still feel pressure with each contraction and also move my legs a bit, so I was not as "paralyzed" as I thought I would be. I could actually feel the contractions before the monitor picked them up on the screen. I had my nurse, a nursing student, Megan and John all there to support me with each push. I couldn't have asked for a better team. After about 45 minutes my amazing nurse suggested I lower the top part of the bed just a touch and this slight change in position made the whole process take off. I literally felt Naomi make a huge shift forward and she was born about 15 minutes later. I even had to stop pushing to wait for the doctor to get there!<br />
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I am so thankful to have had this birth experience. As much as I wanted the med-free birth, I am happy I opted to get the epidural. I also strongly recommend having a doula whether its your first or, as in my case, third child. The care and attention she provided leading up to the birth, during and now after is amazing and so much appreciated. Andplusalso she took these wonderful pictures.</div>
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<b>Hospital: </b>Augusta Health</div>
<b>OBGYN:</b> Dr. Thompson with Augusta Healthcare for Women<br />
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<b>Doula:</b> Megan Diveley </div>
<br />Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-65817722046355241502014-05-14T16:21:00.000-04:002014-05-15T16:22:11.213-04:00Happy 4th Birthday Carleigh!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Dear Little Girl,<br />
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You are Spring Sunshine and a Summer Thunderstorm all rolled into one. A girl of fantastic imagination and a loving heart. I admire your honesty and your ability to take life in S-L-O-W-L-Y. You equally enjoy playing battle with your brother and having girl time painting your nails or playing dress up. You love princesses, ponies, singing songs and snuggles. You wear your heart on your sleeve and have more empathy at four years than many adults I know. Be patient with me my sweet girl as I learn to understand your constantly changing needs. I love witnessing who you are becoming. You are strong-willed and admittedly a challenge some days for Mommy and Daddy, but we wouldn't change you for anything and thank God for blessing our family with you.<br />
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Immediately after Christmas we packed up and here we are at <a href="http://www.polyfacefarms.com/2014/01/10/john-pedersen-family/" target="_blank">Briarmoore</a> farm living in a 100+ years old farmhouse. Quite a change from our built-to-suit home in suburbia. I had planned on documenting more of our changes via this blog, but between packing, moving, unpacking, parenting, trying to homeschool and being pregnant on top of it...well, you know what they say about the best laid plans. Polyface also asked me to join their <a href="http://polyfacehenhouse.com/" target="_blank">Henhouse</a> blog and I am now the Polyface Chick featured on Sundays. I will try to link those posts up to this blog, but following the Henhouse is the best way to catch my ramblings there. Not to mention the fact that every "chick" has quite a different take on life as part of the Polyface family.<br />
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<br />Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-92167506523384675852014-02-17T16:03:00.000-05:002014-02-17T16:03:20.117-05:0032 Weeks<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sleep:</span> Most nights I sleep well, minus getting up to pee every couple of hours. Sometimes my reflux is bad even with the medication I'm taking so those nights I have to sleep practically sitting up.<br /></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Gender: </span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://thepedersenfamilyblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/ww-boy-or-girl.html" target="_blank">Its a girl!</a></span><br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Feeling:</span> Actually pretty good except for feeling like I have to sit like a teenage boy slumped in my seat with legs spread wide. I swear this girl couldn't be any lower and I feel like I am squishing both of us when I sit normally or bend over.<br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Movement:</span> She moves a lot and is developing sleep and wakeful patterns. Most of the time her arms and head are way down low in my belly and her feet get stuck up in my ribs. We are wondering if she will be he longest baby yet.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Next Appointment: </span>at 34 Weeks. I'm very happy with the OB practice I decided on in our new town. They are supporting my decision to try for a VBA2C (Vaginal birth after two cesareans) as long as neither the baby nor I are compromised. I also met a Doula (or birthing coach) who successfully had a VBA2C a year ago). John and I are excited to have her help us in our birthing process.</div>
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At the end of this week I will be in the third trimester. What was that? Third trimester already? I cannot believe I have reached this milestone with baby number three! When you already have two children to parent and need to pack up your home and move because your husband is changing careers time really does seem to fly.<br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sleep:</span> Some nights I sleep great, others not so much. I have to pay attention to what I eat in the evenings because certain foods trigger my pregnancy induced reflux. Chocolate seems to be the worst culprit (ahem--the chocolate peanut butter donut I ate the other night at nine after the kids went to sleep was not one of my best ideas.)<br /></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Gender: </span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://thepedersenfamilyblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/ww-boy-or-girl.html" target="_blank">Its a girl!</a></span><br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Movement:</span> Moving like crazy! She has hiccups all the time. Nicolaus loves to feel his baby sister move and especially likes to lay his head on my belly and have it pushed up and down by the movement. Carleigh isn't patient enough to wait, but she does talk to my belly and has already informed her sister she will share her hair bows and dress-up clothes</div>
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Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-11560124044454629942013-12-06T19:38:00.000-05:002013-12-06T19:38:38.222-05:00Seeing SantaFor the past three years I have been taking the kids to see Santa in Downtown Winchester at a community center. Its such a great opportunity for parents because the photos are free with your own camera and they have crafts to keep the kiddos busy while you wait. Andplusalso, the people in charge really wised up last year and assigned each family a number as they entered so you don't even have to wait in an actual line. Sounds perfect, right? Except for one thing...the wait. Last year we literally waited 4 hours to see the big guy in red. Crazy, I know. But this Santa is awesome...real beard, very personable, and takes his time talking with your children about what they want and if they have been naughty or nice (thus the wait). So tonight when we walked into the community center to discover it was a <strike>totally fake looking</strike> different Santa, my heart sank. But guess who didn't care? That's right, my AMAZING kids. The wonder and excitement of the season was still there. There smiles just as big, their eyes just as wide. And to top it all off...when they each received their very special candy cane after sitting on Santa's lap, they explained to all who would listen the symbolism behind the confection. Now THAT touched this momma's heart more than any picture with Santa ever could.<br />
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October is a big “awareness month” for a lot of causes, the most widely known being Breast Cancer. Yet, many do not know it is also Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This was officially declared in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. October 9th – 15th, specifically, is Baby Loss Awareness Week. </div>
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Loss of a child at any stage or age is extremely difficult and I know too many who have lived through this type of pain. For more information on this cause and even ideas on how to comfort someone who has endured a loss, please visit <a href="http://www.october15th.com/" target="_blank">Remembering our Babies</a></div>
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John and I suffered through this type of loss two times and although the immeasurable love I have for my now three children is the center of my life, I still think about the babies we did not get to meet. One day...</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Right before they took you away from me, out of me<br />I felt like we were the same then<br />I couldn't feel or understand the things around me<br />You were never given that chance<br />I want to be numb<br />I want to not ask "why?"<br />I want to fill the room at the end of the hall<br />With teddy bears, soft blankets<br />And a chair to rock you to sleep in<br />I want to sing happy birthday each year<br />Watch you blow out your candles<br />I want to hear you cry and hold you<br />Stop your tears<br />But instead its my cries I hear and<br />My own tears I cannot stop</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I Just want to slip back to that place</span><br style="font-size: x-small;" /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">where I felt I knew you</span></div>
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I told myself I wouldn't do this...the "I can't believe it has been ____ number of months since..." But I really <i>can't</i> believe it. My Dad left this life two months ago and it still just doesn't seem real. In those two short months so many things have happened in my family's life I want to call and talk to him about, send him a text or a quick picture of the kids. The grief is so real that I can't help but count the days, the months. And the holidays too I expect. This month I will celebrate my birthday and for the first time not receive a card filled with sentiments of pride signed "love Dad." In a few months we will celebrate the Holidays and not hear Dad read a Christmas story to the Grandkids or receive a "Happy New Year!" phone call. Just how can that be? I am sure with the passage of time I will stop counting and just be able to remember with love all the memories. Eventually I will be able to look at photos without remembering his suffering and our family's loss. But for now, it hurts and I miss him so much.<br />
<br />Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-1173600190735593112013-09-02T20:23:00.001-04:002013-09-02T20:23:17.819-04:00First Day of Homeschool"The A says 'ah,' the A says 'ah,' every letter makes a sound, the A says 'ah'!<br />
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Apologies in advance if you continue to have that song ringing through your ears the rest of the day...I know I did. But you know what? I love it. I have been <strike>terrified</strike> nervous about this day for months. I have been worrying myself to death over how I would start homeschooling the kids and how they would react. And you know what? they LOVED it. And so did I! I can do this!<br />
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I'm not going to get into a debate here about homeschool versus public or private school. I know awesome homeschooled people and amazing traditionally schooled folks (myself included). And on top of that, I know unbelievable homeschooling mommies and just as many working and stay at home moms who do not homeschool. Everyone is different and isn't that great? I am beginning down the road of Homeschooling because John and I have prayed about it and it is what is best for our family...right now.<br />
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So today we started a preK program loosely following the <a href="http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter-of-the-week" target="_blank">Letter of the Week</a> curriculum from <a href="http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/" target="_blank">Confessions of a Homeschooler</a>. With my own stuff mixed in (thank you Pinterest.) A lot will be review for Nicolaus since he went to preschool last year. My goal is to have both he and Carleigh up to speed to begin a Kindergarten curriculum next year. Nicolaus is showing pre-reading interest so I plan on working on that with him also.<br />
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Hopefully you will enjoy coming along with us on our Homeschool adventure as the three of us learn together. Below is just the start of what we did today. If you are a homeschooling mom and have any tips or tricks to share, please do! And I appreciate any and all prayers for our family as we head down this road.<br />
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<br />Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-32503182898528388852013-07-29T15:06:00.002-04:002013-07-29T19:37:06.311-04:00Scavenger Hunt<br />
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Our family has a community garden plot at <a href="http://blandy.virginia.edu/" target="_blank">Blandy</a>. Once the harvest starts coming in we will all enjoy the time we spend there a little more. Yet, right now the kids get pretty bored and frustrated when we have to weed and water, weed and water. So today I promised we would do a scavenger hunt (thank you <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>) if they played patiently while I gardened. Nicolaus was skeptical, but once I explained a scavenger hunt was basically a treasure hunt, he was all in!<br />
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Carleigh May, you are so full of a zest for life. You live every day just like you eat a cookie or some other sweet treat you love--very slowly. You savor each bite, enjoy every morsel and what it has to offer. I pray that I can learn from you and take time to enjoy what life has to offer, what God has blessed us with each day. You truly are excited EVERY day with the rising of the sun, the green of the grass, the singing of the birds and the softness of our kitty's fur like it's your first time experiencing these every day occurrences.. Too often we rush to playdates or off to run errands and forget to enjoy the little moments. God created this amazing Earth with lavish colors, amazing flavors and infinite stars for us to adore. Thank you baby girl for reminding me to enjoy it!</div>
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<br />Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-50467244235048407962013-05-29T20:33:00.002-04:002013-05-29T20:37:36.069-04:00I said "Yes"My friend Jennifer over at <a href="http://www.parentingsteps.org/" target="_blank">Parenting Steps</a> challenged our group of Mommy friends to "Be a 'Yes' Mom" for a week--say "yes" to something we normally wouldn't like ice cream for breakfast, crazy clothes, etc. I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I am not more of a "Yes" Mom, not at all. Growing up I thought I'd be this really cool spontaneous mom, but somehow I have turned into a <strike>crazy </strike> mom who thrives on schedule and needs things to be "just-so." Huge messes from finger paints unnerve me, as do cookie crumbs everywhere or unexpected detours when trying to get from point A to point B. So when I read the challenge this morning on Facebook, part of me cringed, but that same part knew I HAD to do it. Initially I planned (keyword "plan") to just say yes to the kids playing in the water in the backyard. But this morning when the kids and I needed to walk to the Post Office to mail a package, Nicolaus asked if he could walk instead of riding in the stroller with his sister. I heard a voice in my head (ahem Jennifer) saying "Be a YES Mom!" So off we went, Carleigh in the single stroller and Nicolaus rushing ahead; skipping beside; squatting to pick up a rock, pine cone, or acorn. And do you know what...he pointed out fragrant peonies along the way I had never noticed, butterfly cocoons hangingon a porch, dewy honeysuckle climbing along a railing, a robin's egg fallen from its nest. You see, I normally click the two of them into the double stroller and power walk wherever we need to go like its my life's purpose. If I hadn't said "Yes," we would have missed a memorable morning. Andplusalso, I didn't bring my phone, so normally when I would have been tempted to instagram, FaceBook or text every little discovery, instead they're all ours and I wouldn't have it any other way. Especially in today's society when we are all so plugged in to social networks and our electronic devices, it is easy to let meaningful personal relationships and special moments pass us by. So I ask you, what are you missing by not saying "Yes?" By not following your children's footsteps for they are making discoveries every day?<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="versenum" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">3 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And he said: </span><span class="woj" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children,<span class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-23731A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></span> you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."</span></span>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-519212625242448012013-05-01T22:17:00.001-04:002013-05-01T22:17:44.518-04:00WW | Preschoolers on Parade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-51416951394302621572013-04-08T20:51:00.000-04:002013-04-09T07:00:28.238-04:00Take it off MondaySo I am not really sure what week this is in my quest to a healthier me. But do you know what? I don't really care because I reached my first goal! Yes! 10 pounds are gone! Now if only I could find the time to get that mani/pedi!<br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Weight loss this week:</span> - 1 lbs</span><br />
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<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">First Goal:</strong> 10 pounds (reached 4/6/2013)</span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Final Goal: </strong><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">2</span>0 pounds</span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605959209852964065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612441101980096355.post-54710340015619047072013-03-18T20:34:00.000-04:002013-04-09T07:01:05.446-04:00Take It off Monday | Week 10I lost three pounds! Whoohoo! This brings my total weight loss back to 6 pounds. I had lost quite a bit while sick then gained most of it back on my recent road trip, so I am really happy. Additionally, I am wearing some clothes I haven't fit into in a while, so I think it is about time to take all my measurements and see how many inches I may have lost. Perhaps I'll give that another month.<br />
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This week was my first week using <a href="http://www.slenderiiz.com/johnpedersen" target="_blank">Slenderii</a>x. And I totally noticed a difference in my appetite. I was not starving when I woke up, nor was I "snacky" during the day. I am continuing with <a href="http://www.blogilates.com/" target="_blank">Blogilates</a> (Love!) as well as eating a low carb, low processed foods diet and drinking a ton of water. I'd love to hear how you are doing on your fitness goals and any tips and tricks keeping you motivated!<br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Weight loss this week:</span> 3 lbs</span><br />
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<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">First Goal:</strong> 10 pounds </span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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