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October 8, 2012

Week 4 Get Down Glo Girl: Funnest Way EVER to Burn Calories!

It’s a remarkable breakthrough, glo girls! I have discovered the funnest way ever to burn calories! And when you combine it with the beautiful fall weather we’re having, you’ll discover it takes exercise and calorie-burning to a whole new level of awesomeness. Here’s the scoop:

Saturday morning, Bill and I hit the road at 6 a.m. and headed to the Round Top/Warrenton Antique Festival. This gimongous, mostly outdoor fall festival features acres and acres of antiques, junktique, and everything-in-between.

For seven hours straight, Bill and I walked for miles and miles from booth to booth. It was by far the most fun I’ve ever had burning calories! And take a look at the cool stuff I found:

2 possum-bottomed galvanized tubs! Soon these will be transformed into flower-filled planters that will flank both sides of my garage.

Dishes. Blue and white. Two of my favorite things. But when you combine both: bliss. I’ve been thinking about starting an inexpensive mix-and-match set, so when Bill and I found these, we I knew it was God’s timing.

Yes, another galvanized tub, which brings me to this question: why do we like these so much? Even we don’t know how to answer that question, but at it may be because they are soooo practical. Example: this particular tub will soon become a hose container for that ugly hose you see under my swing.

So, here’s my advice this week for all of you Get Down Glo Girls: find a fall festival, grab a girlfriend (or a willing hubby), and spend the day walking your legs off, having a blast, and burning TONS of calories together (just beware of the funnel cake and fudge vendors).

Now for my weekly weigh-in . . .

Hallelujah! I lost 2 pounds, AND (even better) I had a great time doing it. As always, and to keep me even more accountable in this Get Down Glo Girl journey, you can see my food list below.

Now, it’s YOUR turn. How was your week? How did all of you Get Down Glo Girls do? It’s accountability day, so please post your comment and let me hear from you. But above all, let’s continue praying for one another.

Count calories. Exercise. Weigh-in. Be accountable. All of these things are part of our Get Down Glo Girl regime. But the most important thing? Spending time alone with God in prayer and in His Word. This week, be sure to make time for your spiritual “meals,” and here’s why:

Deuteronomy 8:3 (NASB77)
And He humbled you and let you be hungry, and fed you with manna which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that He might make you understand that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the LORD.

Feed yourselves spiritually this week, girls! Get into God’s Word and pray, pray, pray. Calorie counting and exercise are important, but always remember: He is priority!

Your get-down-glo-girl sister,

What’s your favorite, fun way to burn calories? Can’t wait to hear from you!

Here’s my food list: Week 3 Get Down Glo Girl Food List

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  1. Kathryn says

    October 8, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Had a pretty good week…had several “obstacles” over the weekend with different birthday celebrations, but ended up losing close to 2 lbs anyway. I did get to exercise twice this week, which is better than last! Keep up the good work ladies! Thanks for the encouragement! God bless!

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    • Laurie Cole says

      October 8, 2012 at 6:03 pm

      Pretty good? I think you had an awesome week. Thanks so much for checking in, Kathryn! Praying for you, sister.

      Reply
  2. Monique says

    October 8, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    aww how fun! I took hubby to a pumpkin patch and food was the focus for him. I endulged in a little kettle corn but still managed to lose another pound and a half. Having a mini cheat day on the weekend can be good for the metabolism.

    Reply
    • Laurie Cole says

      October 8, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      Congratulations, Monique, on losing 1.5 pounds and on being married to a good man 🙂

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    October 8, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Down a pound and exercised three times last week.

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    • Laurie Cole says

      October 8, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      Way to glo Susan! Rejoicing with you!! Keep up the good work, sister. Love!

      Reply
  4. Irene says

    October 8, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Slow, but steady. Another pound lost. That makes four. Laurie, love your story about Round Top. My hubby and I went two Saturdays ago ( that’s when us dealers go to get the goodies) and then we went on Thursday when Cole’s and Renck Hall opened. We too found some great items.

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    • Laurie Cole says

      October 8, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      FOUR pounds!!! Awesome, Irene! You’re inspiring me and the rest of us glo girls. My trip to the Round Top Festival was my first . . . but it sure won’t be my last. Blessings to you, my antique-loving sister!

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  5. Christy says

    October 9, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Your Round Top trip & 2LB loss made me smile ear to ear! My husband & me took that same fun trip on one of our anniversaries. Worked out 5 days last week. Favorite workout was 1hr pushmowing but i’d rather be antiquing! My hubby started his new job yesterday so im starting my new routine again. Sorry no loss on the scale. Working toward a good weigh in this week! THANKS Glo girls for your encouragement. not quitten!

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  6. grannie says

    October 10, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Well. For us we’ve been “”on the road””, going in & out of town too. SO….not a lot of exercising going on. However, on the food side, I made up a black bean with lean ground beef & lot’s of veggies mixed in much like your recipie & it’s great to put on & over salad. (Like a taco salad). And, good thing, Randy likes it too. No weight loss this past week BUT britches feel a little looser. ???? I LOVE tha tubs!!!! Ya’ll weren’t but about 35 miles from our country place. Ever been antiquing in Giddings. We’re finding out they are some really nice & congienial people (;~D)

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