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You’ll find everything you want from tomatoes to eggplant to corn to peaches and more grown by family-owned farms located in and around the St. Louis area.

Get the recipe for my Meatless Lemon Parmesan and Corn Pasta and learn more about Dierbergs Homegrown on my blog, link in bio.

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Dierbergs Rewards app is super easy to use and makes for worry-free shopping. I’m a fan! 

Find your store- http://bit.ly/DierbergsStore

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Cubicle Life, Featured, Healthy Living/Eating, Weight Loss · May 10, 2012

8 Reasons Why You Should Stay On Your Diet


Ugh. The last week hasn’t been a good one for me in my plight for #FitFlyFab. As you may know, I am on a quest to lose about 30-45 lbs, and I was doing quite nicely—working out regularly, keeping my calories under my intake goal, and simply, living a healthier lifestyle. But last week came into existence, and I got off track. I missed working out on both of my workout days due to having to tape a show for a local channel here at my house (more on that later) and playing chauffeur for my dad who had a doctor’s appointment. And add to that, traveling to Key Biscayne, Miami for Mom 2.0 Summit and I didn’t watch what I ate. I almost gave up.

But knowing that I came so far made me want to stay on course. And so now, I am back on my workout plan and eating regimen. With 15 pounds lost, I have come far, but I still have a long way to go. And I can’t give up because there are a few roadblocks in the way.

I am doing this because I want to be a healthier person. I want to be around for my children and for my children’s children. I want to make healthier decisions and be someone that both of my kids can look up to. So if I give up, what does that say about me? About my willpower? About my dedication?

{I’m not a quitter!}

I also know I am not the only one who goes through the peaks and valleys of dieting. This isn’t just a diet, but a total lifestyle change. And the only way that we will keep the weight off is by seeing it through. For now, for next, for always.

Here are 8 Reasons Why You (We) Should Stay On Your (Our) Diet:

  1. We’ve come so far to go back now. We’ve made progress. And yes it’s been tough. But the feeling we get when we go down a dress size is reason to keep going.
  2. We are getting healthier, stronger. We are moving and being active, which is good for our bodies.
  3. Because we’ve tried to do this before and we never were able to keep the weight off for a long period of time. This time, let’s do it the right way so we can make a permanent change.
  4. Because we are worth it. Period.
  5. We are having fun finding out what we can do. Zumba, bootcamp, belly dancing. Losing weight and keeping it off can be fun.
  6. Because we have an accountability partners who are also trying to lose weight. If we give up, then what does that mean for them? Aren’t we in this together?
  7. Simply put, we don’t like being overweight. We don’t like not being at our best.
  8. Because we can be saving our lives.

Whenever you want to stop. Or give up. Or not try. Please refer to this blog post to remind yourself why you need to keep doing this. Our bodies will thank us later.

Let’s do this!


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Comments

  1. Patricia Streeter says

    May 12, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    This is so true. Sometimes life gets in away and you move down in your list of priorities. Then you wonder what happened. It sucks but you feel much better when you put a stop to behavior that can affect your health. Thanks for reminding me!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      May 12, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      Patricia, thanks for commenting. I wrote this blog post not just for others, but also to remind myself that I need to keep on keeping on, even when I don’t want to. It’s hard, but well worth it. Being healthy is most important. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Susan Bewley says

    May 14, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Having a bad week on my diet always gets me down. My diets in the past ended when I was sick, or had a big event to go too. What I have learned that has helped me in the long run is keeping my chin up and realizing that I am allowed to make mistakes. Last week is past, so lets get back to feeling better and being good 🙂

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If I’m going to do anything, I’m going to pose If I’m going to do anything, I’m going to pose with my leg out. #thighsdontlie  #pose #wedding #ootd
You know I like to keep it F-R-E-S-H.🌽 🍅 🥒

I can do that as well as support local Missouri and Illinois family farms with @Dierbergs Homegrown.

Think of Dierbergs Homegrown as a Farmer’s Market inside of a grocery store. It has the freshest produce available locally. In order for the item to be considered Dierbergs Homegrown, it has to be picked, packed and delivered to their stores in less than 24 hours.

You’ll find everything you want from tomatoes to eggplant to corn to peaches and more grown by family-owned farms located in and around the St. Louis area.

Get the recipe for my Meatless Lemon Parmesan and Corn Pasta and learn more about Dierbergs Homegrown on my blog, link in bio.

#DierbergsHG #HomegrownProud #WeLoveLocal #Partner
Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so m Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so much easier with @dierbergs Rewards. Not only do I earn points for every dollar I spend, but with their Marketplace, my points go even further with free grocery items.

Dierbergs Rewards app is super easy to use and makes for worry-free shopping. I’m a fan! 

Find your store- http://bit.ly/DierbergsStore

#dierbergspartner #dierbergsrewards #dierbergssummer
This #essencefest was one for the record books, in This #essencefest was one for the record books, in more ways than one.  Nola will always be one of my favorite places to visit, and I’m looking forward to being in the place again next year. Until then…
My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. It’s very—different from years past, but I’m proud to be covering it this year. 🙌🏾
Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
Magna Cum Laude.
Editor-in-Chief.
School podcaster.
Quill and Scroll recipient.
Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
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