ThE SuRprIsE CoMmEnTeR oF tHe MoNtH is:

Fancy Cat.

I love me this woman.

In a weird stalker way.

My yammers of love?

I tweet out each day.

Her writing? AMAZING.

“Book deal!!!” I shout.

The way she weaves words

I just DREAM about.

Cat’s love for her family

does leap from the screen.

Two kids. One Cop-husband.

READ! See what I mean…

In person we’ve met.

Two times so far.

Shes same offline as on.

(So * few* people are.)

Her story? Inspiring.

She’s not one to brag.

Shes a weight loss success

“TELL MORE PEOPLE” I nag.

And then there are recipes.

At her site *galore.*

Creative. Fab photos.

Gluten-free & more.

Shes supportive of others.

Shes the first one there.

To share a kind word

and show you she cares.

But the snark? Oh the snark.

In her sar-cas-tic way

She brings out your  best

With the words she does say.

On twitter, on blogs,

and YES in real life.

Cat’s a badass actresswoman

bloggermotherandwife.

I always surmise 

you read who I do.

That youre loving you CAT.

Breakfasttobed, too.

If youre not or just need

more CAT in your day.

Click away. Go there now.

Tell her HI I do say**!

**This will sound entirely bizarre and, in fact , if you know WHY it is happening please to share. I can read Cat’s blog on my PC.  I can read Cat’s blog on my ANDROID.  I caint comment either place.  Once in a rare while I can get a comment in if I type reallyreallyfast, but typically the moment I go to comment the screen goes entirely WHITE.

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MizFit (SuRpRiSe!!) Commenter of the Month…

105 pounds gone!!

Oh how I love Lori.

Ive read her for YEARS.

Ive cheer on her victories.

Ive shared in her tears.

I admire her biking.

She badass. Hardcore.

Her he-bikes-too?! husband

His love for *her* I adore.

She’s a weightloss success.

With much more to offer

She’s always at the ready

With a kind word to proffer.

She’s a foodie weights-lover.

She’s focused and fit.

Yet her thoughtful blog-comments?

These TOP all of it!

Id imagine you know her.

You read her each day.

If you dont–please start now!

You may go!!! CLICK AWAY.

She has no idea she's waiting for you

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MizFit (surprise) Commenter of the Month:

(cick on karen’s lovely locks if youre already READY to leave me for her. I understand.)

Please to me February’s Commenter of the Month the fabulous Waisting Time Karen!

I’ve read her blog since its inception and, for sake of sharing her awesomenessment, I shall pretend you’ve never clicked her way for a visit.

Yet.

Getting the first things out of the way, I experience pangs of envy at time from Karen’s posts and comments.

We’re not too far apart in age, but she’s already raised two amazing boys whereas Im old and tired just getting started.

I adore the way she writes & was heartened to find she’s an editor as well.  She blogs, puts away, rereads, edits and THEN posts.   I do the same (though admittedly it’s more evident in Karen’s flow) and may have cried had I learned her lovely lilting prose went immediately from fingertips to PUBLISH.

She may not see it—but she’s a weight-loss & fitness inspiration.

Shes honest about her perceived shortcomings (one of my faves being her experience with P90x & I like to pretend she never returned to it.  Makes me feel better about myself), her struggle with snacking (especially in the evenings. I can relate), & is always ready with a word of encouragement or NEEDED REMINDER.

And her Thumbs Up Thumbs Down posts? The only big.thumbs.down. I give is to the fact I wasnt creative enough to have thought of it first.

I adore Karen.

Her way of writing, her humor, and the comments she leaves for me…for *us* here.

I appreciate Karen.

I encourage you, if when you opened this post you thought: KAREN WHO??, to click on over and say hello.

I promise you wont be sorry you did…

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Wednesday Weigh In: Well THAT’S a Surprise.

That’s the lowest number I’ve seen on the scale since I got pregnant. I’m not going to try to over analyze it but I must admit, it makes me kinda mad.

I haven’t worked out in a week. I haven’t ran. I haven’t lifted weights. My butts been on the couch more these last 7 days then the last 7 years. I’ve also been on pain meds, muscle relaxers and steroids for my back.

I’m all out of whack and the scale does what?

Go DOWN?

Yet when I’m working my ass off, staying fit and exercising regularly the scale doesn’t budge. It just taunts me by going up and down. Up and down. UP AND DOWN.

See.. I told you, the scale is a fickle stupid head.

Yeah, I just said stupid head. That’s what happens when you spend the evening with a 6 year old. ;)

In other news…

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Put It In Your Food Trap! Kellogg’s Krave Cereal, Kashi 7 Grain Waffles, and a Chocolate Cake Surprise

Kellogg’s Krave Cereal: If I haven’t told you in a while, I’m still a cereal whore deep down in my soul. Krave is on the of the newest thangs on the cereal block, and I gotta admit, I like it lots. Krave has a whole grain shell filled with a teeny bit of chocolate in the center, and there is ZERO High Fructose Corny-ness inside. Krave gives you crunchy, chocolatey, whole-grainy and light sweetness all wrapped into one. Just be sure to activate your self control, because you just might Krave the whole damn box until its gone.

120 Calories for 3/4 cup, Fat Cal. 30, Total Fat 3.5g, Sodium 100mg, Carbs 24g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 11g, Protein 2g

Kashi 7 Grain Waffles: Just when you thought your relationship with frozen waffles was going extinct, along comes the Kashi making it taste all extra delicious ‘n stuff. Forget about whatever it is you think you know about instant waffle pucks. Kashi all natural waffles deliver succulent, warm & fluffy texture with 7 grains of glory that truly taste delicious. But don’t just chew on them for breakfast. Kashi Waffles also make a healthy nighttime snack. Just smather on a light spreading of butter, drizzle with a bit of honey and then bite into it whole (no fork & knife required). I dare you to tell me its not tasty that way.

150 Calories for 2 waffles, Fat Cal. 50, Total Fat 5g, Sodium 340mg, Carbs, 25g, Fiber 7g, Sugars 3g, Protein 4g 

Amy’s Chocolate Cake: If you happen to be hanging around the grocery checkout line this week, go on and snag yourself the January 6th issue of Woman’s World Magazine (the one with Dr. Oz on the cover). Why? Because they’re talking about treats for health-conscious peeps, featuring my greedy opinion on Amy’s Organic Chocolate Cake on page 45. I first told you about Amy’s this past September in a Taste Test, and I still think it’s delicious and totally do-able to enjoy within a sensible diet. I’m a repeat customer of this vegan, organic cake. Click the on image below to enlarge and read my Woman’s World blurb.

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…and I couldn’t help but to be inspired by that big azz SparkPeople ad on the right side of the page. Do you see where it says “This is YOUR year!” …I do agree. This IS your year. You bettah grab 2012 by the horns and make it your bitch.

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