Category: Contests & Giveaways

Biggest Loser: Week 7

Here we are on week 7 and this face pretty much sums it up.

 

Whaaaaaat?

 

You’re kidding?

 

I’m not where I want to be.  There have been lots of changes in my world since the beginning of the year.  Stress.  My anxiety levels have been high and it’s been hard for me to focus.  I am not as enthused as I was in January.  I have fizzled out.  Ugh.  Typical. 

 

I’m so proud of you that are still going strong.  I’m still consciences of the things I’m putting in my mouth.  Of course the 50 lbs of Godiva truffles that Ter-Bear got me for Valentines day didn’t help!  But…..I didn’t gain any weight when I hopped on the scale this morning???
 
Weird.
 
I didn’t lose any either, but considering.
 
I have the day off of work but I’m still going in for a few hours to finish some things before we get super busy again.  I’m so proud of all of you!
 
If you have any healthy recipes for quick dinners can you link those up????  I’d love suggestions.
 
xoxo Becky

Blogger Biggest Loser: The Prizes

Janarah Designs is donating a decorated box with motivational cards inside.


Initials, Inc.

A city tote from Initials Inc. valued at $69.00!
Danita,the owner of Heavenly Blessings Gifts is donating a $25.00 gift card to her site.
 
Trainer in PINK is offering a free training session or boot camp.
I am going to contribute a $25.00 gift card for a skinny latte at Starbucks!
 




Also, my co-host Amanda has some great things to add too…I’m sure there will be more to add!  But this is what we have so far for the winner and hopefully it will help motivate you for the last couple weeks of our Blogger Biggest Loser competition! Love yuns!

Looking forward to all your link-ups tomorrow!

 

(If you have a store/or merchandise you would like to donate to our challenge please feel free to email me at javamamablog@gmail.com)

Valentine’s Sparkly Giveaway!

 I’m so so so IN LOVE with this giveaway!


 
I am loving my new sparkly bracelet from Very Jane. If you haven’t discovered Very Jane yet you need to get your hiney over there….they have the most adorable items for sale every day at great prices.  The products are all from various companies at discounted prices!  Who doesn’t love a good deal right?

Very Jane has generously offered to give Java Mama readers….
not 1….not 2…..but 3 sparkly bracelets! Oh my! 
 
J-Lo would be so jealous of all this bling!
 
 
Also, for the LOVE of Valentine’s Day people….
 
Also giving one reader a $25 Gift Card to Starbucks!!!
 
Gotta feed the need 🙂
 
Plus I love yuns.


 Enter via Rafflecopter below:

 

(All winners will be notified via e-mail on February 22, 2013.  If I haven’t heard back within 48 hours another winner will be chosen.  US Only 4 winners total.)


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Biggest Loser Week 6

Well gals we only have a couple weeks to go.  What do you think your biggest struggle has been?  For me it’s been sweets.  Also, I tend to eat one big meal and then not eat again for a long while.  I know you’re supposed eat several small meals, but sometimes I get so busy I forget to eat…and then when I do I am so hungry I eat like a horse.  Naughty!!! 
 
I did okay this week.  I just wish life would slow down a bit.  Sometimes it’s hard to focus on myself because I am so busy doing other things….
 
Connor and I went to Wal-Mart yesterday and he did really well!!! Yay!!! I took a lot of your advice and we talked about what was going to happen before we went in.  What would happen if he behaved and how it was all going to go down.  Much better.
 
I’m not saying a tantrum will never happen again, but he was well fed, it was early morning so he was rested, and in a good mood.  I think all those things factor in.  I’m going to try to plan my trips to the grocery store accordingly 🙂
 
We did get a treat for breakfast too!  Can you see the evidence on his face?

Donut holes, or as Connor calls them “baby donuts”.  I HATE glazed donuts.  Isn’t that weird?  My favorite are the cinnamon ones.  So that was obviously not on my diet plan, but we did have a good time together.

It was also my last week to work the Fort Worth Stock Show.  This is my 5th year to work it and take pictures with Mo our buffalo.  He’s quite the attraction around there!  If you are ever in town during Stock Show time come see me!!!
 
It had been sunny every other Saturday, but last Saturday it was cold and windy!

So here are my stats for week 6: SAME.  No change. That’s okay…at least I didn’t gain???
 
How are you all doing???

I promise I’m going to get to the prizes soon!!!!  There is some good stuff going to the winner(s)

Biggest Loser Week 5

Well….how are you all doing so far on the challenge?

 

I’m going “okay” but I’m not exactly as motivated as I’d like.  Still eating well.  Trying to avoid my weaknesses {sugar + carbs}.  We had a very busy weekend.  I worked the Fort Worth Stock Show Saturday and then went into work for a few hours.  Terence hasn’t been feeling well all weekend so the boys stayed home.  We had one of our nephews birthday parties and some other miscellaneous things to do. 
 
The weather here has been in the 70’s.  Typical for Texas…but I’d like to feel the chill in the air a bit longer before we hit our 110+ summers.  Hopefully we’ll get to plan a camping trip in between all the business before it gets too hot and all the critters come out!
 
I think next week during our challenge I’ll share some of the prizes the winner(s) still undecided about that…..will receive.  I also want you to share some healthy recipes if you have any you just LOVE!  I ordered a book my good friend Kim recommended called “Clean Eating for Busy Families”  I’ll try to share some of the recipes from that.
 
Okay now down to the nitty gritty:
 
(Mother nature decided to grace me with her presence…ugh!)
 
Week 5: -1 lb.
 
I’ll take it!
 
 
 
I also had the pleasure of meeting Tina from Girl Meets Globe.  She and her family travel and do missions overseas.  She is such a beautiful person inside and out.  It was so nice to meet her after reading each other’s blogs for a few years.
 
You should go check out her blog-she’s got really cool pictures of all her travels.  They are on their way to England next!!!  I can’t wait to check it out!  xoxo Becky


 

Sorta Southern {A Giveaway}

I’d like to introduce you to Sorta Southern Boutique, a new sponsor here at The Java Mama!  She is the nicest gal and she has the cutest stuff in her store.  She’s about to launch Sorta Southern’s official website soon.  Right now you can check her out on Facebook through the link above.  Sorta Southern has stylish smart phone wallet/wristlets, collegiate jewelry, scarves, scarf charms, fleur de lis jewelry sets, and much more!  

Paige is SO nice she sent me a couple of these adorable wallets/wristlets.  They hold everything including your phone 🙂

Aren’t they such fun colors too?  
 Lavender/Light blue

Here is the inside of mine.  I don’t have my phone in there, I don’t have an IPhone….but you can certainly fit one in there!

Okay now to the fun part!  Sorta Southern is giving away this beautiful turquoise colored wristlet to a Java Mama reader!

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Biggest Loser Blogger Challenge

TheJavaMama

 

Okay Everyone!
Are you ready to start the Biggest Loser Blogger Challenge?
(Remember it’s about FEELING good, not just looking good!)
My goal in doing this is to have a support group for all of us.  I know losing weight is really hard.  Every year after the holidays we all put on a few extra pounds.  And every year I vow to take it off and this is going to be my year to make it happen!
I’ve struggled with it my entire life.  A lot is genetic, some is not.  I have a major sweet tooth….ahem…that’s going to be the hardest thing for me to kick.  This week I’m trying to avoid all sweets.  If your thing is cokes, then try cutting out cokes slowly.  If you have a program that works for you like Weight Watchers or a workout video then go for it!
I don’t want everyone to follow a specific program or diet.  Not all diets work for the same people, plus I want to read about what all of you are doing as well!  If you have recipes to share or workout tips, this would be the time to do it.  I hope we all can be each other’s cheerleader and support group.
I’m really looking forward to following your journey.  I hope I don’t fail you.  I want to keep you accountable and you to keep ME accountable.
THE PLAN:
  • Every Monday starting January 7th-March 25th come back here and link up your post for the Biggest Loser Challenge.
  • If you want to post pictures or specifics about your body/weight you can.  If you don’t feel comfortable doing that then just put *starting #* and after that you can put (- pounds from starting weight)
  • I’m going to post a motivation picture.  We all have that ONE picture that we look back on and are like “dang I remember those days”.  This coming Monday I’ll post my motivation picture and you can too if you would like.
  • Share your plan, goals, and recipes.
  • Read other participates blogs, comment, support, be real, honest, and show love.
  • On the last day of the contest I’ll announce a winner!!! (Working on a finale prize- details to come soon!  I hope it’s something super fabulous)
The goal here is to give you a jump start and motivate you to start a good healthy habit.
If you have anything else you would like to add….please feel free to email me at beckylbranch@gmail.com
If you know of any awesome fitness/diet blogs include those as well in your posts!!!!
LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED GALS!!!!!
If you are participating in the Biggest Loser Blogger Challenge please link your blog below so we can all get to know you better!