<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post3437910660630468148..comments</id><updated>2009-04-28T14:52:48.549-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Comments on But What I Really Hate Is Laundry: time to buckle down</title><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/feeds/3437910660630468148/comments/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html'/><author><name>April Elizabeth</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02111123909212699733</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>11</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-8255250385129327352</id><published>2009-04-28T14:52:48.549-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-28T14:52:48.549-04:00</updated><title type='text'>steve! i love you steve! id love it as an early we...</title><content type='html'>steve! i love you steve! id love it as an early wedding present.  get me at april@thundersquee.com</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/8255250385129327352'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/8255250385129327352'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240944768549#c8255250385129327352' title=''/><author><name>April Elizabeth</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02111123909212699733</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='03082826473273813606'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-8792947660172252710</id><published>2009-04-28T12:05:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-28T12:05:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>We have a book that might help (www.stresseaterdie...</title><content type='html'>We have a book that might help (www.stresseaterdiet.com) Let me know if you want a free review copy and I'll send it.  It could be a pre-wedding gift that can make your size 2 a reality.  Steve</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/8792947660172252710'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/8792947660172252710'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240934700000#c8792947660172252710' title=''/><author><name>Steve</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12216297804551774398</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-6373369244311993070</id><published>2009-04-27T17:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T17:35:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>You can do this, April.  Trust me. ;)</title><content type='html'>You can do this, April.  Trust me. ;)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/6373369244311993070'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/6373369244311993070'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240868100000#c6373369244311993070' title=''/><author><name>Cait</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18240367149017147237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-6514661314785631098</id><published>2009-04-27T17:33:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T17:33:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Ah I think everyone is feeling the winter weight b...</title><content type='html'>Ah I think everyone is feeling the winter weight blahs right now.  i personally have vowed to up my water intake, cut out pop, and try not to snack after 8pm.. Big problem for me!  Love me some TV and buttery popcorn.  &lt;br /&gt;The kids talking me into drumsticks yesterday are messing with my healthy eating plans!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks so much for popping by my blog!  I'll be back :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/6514661314785631098'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/6514661314785631098'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240867980000#c6514661314785631098' title=''/><author><name>ModernMom</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17218519474695662328</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-5252717785787917285</id><published>2009-04-27T16:17:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T16:17:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>April I gained 40 pounds in college...mostly from ...</title><content type='html'>April I gained 40 pounds in college...mostly from beer, I think. Ha! Slim Fast really did work for me...plus running. I hated both with a firey passion, but they worked and I was back down to normal size for my wedding. It took about a year - you can definitely do it!!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/5252717785787917285'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/5252717785787917285'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240863420000#c5252717785787917285' title=''/><author><name>tarynmaxwell.com</name><uri>http://tarynmaxwell.com/</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-5101495128599161251</id><published>2009-04-27T14:34:21.969-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T14:34:21.969-04:00</updated><title type='text'>thanks for all the well wishes. thanks for the tip...</title><content type='html'>thanks for all the well wishes. thanks for the tip too.  I like the 10 things to burn 10 calories idea.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JQ- I love weight watchers, but im broke right now.  Good luck getting back on the program, its such a  good program. I really like momentum (its like the best of both plans)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/5101495128599161251'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/5101495128599161251'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240857261969#c5101495128599161251' title=''/><author><name>April Elizabeth</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02111123909212699733</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='03082826473273813606'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-7619897343778891676</id><published>2009-04-27T14:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T14:00:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>i know JUST how you feel! I put on the freshman 30...</title><content type='html'>i know JUST how you feel! I put on the freshman 30 and getting engaged a yr after i graduated was a rude awakening. I finally ordered by dress a size smaller- and after signing a waiver form (yes.. a contract that I had to get skinny) I was able to lose the weight. Running and eating less worked. Also- weight watchers worked out awesome for me last year (until we bought our first house and flushed all my good routine down the toilet)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;i'm just getting back on the WW plan now since shorts/bathing suit season has apparently caught up with us..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;good luck :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/7619897343778891676'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/7619897343778891676'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240855200000#c7619897343778891676' title=''/><author><name>Julie Q</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00875635439264990221</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-1199054234485536933</id><published>2009-04-27T11:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T11:35:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>You can do it, AE!  You have plenty of time to dro...</title><content type='html'>You can do it, AE!  You have plenty of time to drop the weight before the wedding.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/1199054234485536933'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/1199054234485536933'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240846500000#c1199054234485536933' title=''/><author><name>The Missus</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12114958441995834155</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-1990052564246514274</id><published>2009-04-27T11:32:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T11:32:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>keep in mind - law school is a tough time to give ...</title><content type='html'>keep in mind - law school is a tough time to give up stress eating...  work on finding something else to do with your stress...</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/1990052564246514274'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/1990052564246514274'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240846320000#c1990052564246514274' title=''/><author><name>Rebecca</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15776027061980250880</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-1799629710379707688</id><published>2009-04-27T10:57:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T10:57:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>You might want to read "Real Food: What to eat and...</title><content type='html'>You might want to read "Real Food: What to eat and why" by Nina Planck. I picked up mine at the library, so it's available. It has a lot of information on what is actually healthy to eat. Best of luck!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/1799629710379707688'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/1799629710379707688'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240844220000#c1799629710379707688' title=''/><author><name>scifichick</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12394001604617288147</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-5469173319717571952</id><published>2009-04-27T10:13:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-27T10:13:00.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Best of luck.  One "holistic" approach is to look ...</title><content type='html'>Best of luck.  One "holistic" approach is to look for 10 little things that each burn 10 calories a day, which works out to 10lbs over a year.  For our wedding, my wife took the "eat a little bit less, exercise a lot more" approach. Unbeknownst to me, she was doing double-sessions.  Running 3 miles every morning, then hitting the gym or running again after work.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/5469173319717571952'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/3437910660630468148/comments/default/5469173319717571952'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html?showComment=1240841580000#c5469173319717571952' title=''/><author><name>Bob</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15727447381386020132</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='02376715174231476644'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.beingagrownupblows.com/2009/04/time-to-buckle-down.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3524669792814458420.post-3437910660630468148' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3524669792814458420/posts/default/3437910660630468148' type='text/html'/></entry></feed>