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I  have fallen off the wagon. I started running on one of the coldest days of January with the intent to run at least 3x’s per week but somewhere around the end of the month, I had lost all power. I went from 3 to 2; to 1; to a sporadic run/walk here and there while the kids were at practice to not at all. I was so ashamed that I did not tell people.

Yesterday, I went for a fitting to participate in a fashion show and almost cried as I looked at myself in the mirror. I screamed inside, how did I get to this point, what happened? Somehow I had fallen off the wagon and I truly felt it. I began to curse myself as I know better but where do I start.

Liposuction, Fasting, Grapefruit Diet, Atkins, Medifast, Weight Watchers- who knew there were so many options:) My mind instantly told me that I wanted a quick option but I was instantly reminded that I did not quickly fall off the wagon and that I needed a plan to get back on it.

I “googled” fall off the wagon to see what would appear. Many of the articles spoke to people struggling with Alcoholism but I found a blog written by Michelle Anderson, who is a fitness exp. Her words and the image  ” jumping up and beat-feeting it to the rest stop ahead where you can catch up to the wagon, eh?” put me in motion this morning. I was so focused on the fact that I had fallen and not on the fact that I could catch back up to it and get on.

Today, I am recommitted to my wagon and I hope you will join me on the journey or at least encourage me…

2 miles down at 8:30 AM:)

Happy Friday. What’s for Dinner?

I realize that in most households fish is on the menu as I can remember it always was in my youth.  I continue the tradition but generally we have it any day during the week that we choose. I recently approached by the Gorton’s Crew to sample and review their products.

Gorton’s  Seafood has been around since 1849 and the fisherman has become a recognizable icon to all.  This company is headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts and offers the one thing that I could get my child to eat without fuss besides pizza.  I like it because it is a quick and easy meal. As a busy family, we strive and thrive on meals that can be on the table in less than thirty minutes.

My kids decided to show you how easy they are to make…

Gorton’s really wants to share their great products with my readers. Two Winners will receive a coupon for a free seafood product. We are trying the Tilapia next. Entering is easy…
1. Like My Mommy’s Neighborhood on Facebook
2. Follow us on Twitter
3. Comment below on which Frozen Seafood item you plan to try.
4. Pin this post.

Disclosure: I received a FREE product coupon to review. However, as always, all opinions are my own.
 

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