Celebrating With A Run (& A Giveaway!)

Since walking the runway in the BlogHer fashion show, I’ve been feeling pretty good about myself. I did gain a little bit of weight back while in NYC, but most of it was water weight and returning to the Slim-Fast plan helped it disappear just as fast.

Last week my family had the chance to take a mini-vacation, and so we spent two days at Lake Erie, with one day at Cedar Point and the other at Put-in-Bay. During that time I ate freely and enjoyed all of the fun of carnival food and fine island seafood. And yes, I even wore a bathing suit at one point! It felt great to walk around in a (non-skirted) bathing suit without feeling the need to keep a towel wrapped around me.

On Saturday we were home again (and exhausted!) and my eating habits dropped into lazy teenager: fast food and sweets. I knew it was going to be temporary, though, and by Sunday morning I was ready to jump right back into the Slim-Fast plan again. It’s really true: eating excessive amounts of junk after eating well for a long period of time does make you feel awful.

Sunday was also the day Aaron and I had signed up for the Color Me Rad 5K. If you’ve never done one of these 5K races, allow me to explain. This is a “fun run” and while everyone gets a race bib, it’s not timed and there are no prizes for coming in first. You start the run in a plain white t-shirt, and along the way you get color bombed. There are color stations set up along the route, where volunteers throw brightly dyed cornstarch at you. By the end of the run, you look like you were hit by a rainbow tornado!

It’s been months since I trained for a 5K, but I was still excited to do this run. I knew that I wasn’t going to run the entire distance, but I also knew I was going to try my hardest. This was also the lowest weight I’ve ever been at to run a race, so I expected the pride of my accomplishment to carry me through to the end.

I started the morning off with a Slim-Fast Chocolate Royale to fuel up before the race. It was just enough to give me plenty of energy without sitting heavy in my stomach. As we ran, I thought of how far I’ve come, and how much harder this would have been when I weighed 245 lbs.

Reaching each color station, I laughed and threw my arms in the air as volunteers tossed colored powder on me and I ran through the brightly dyed clouds, knowing there was a time when I may not have even reached those points in the race.

 I’m on the left wearing black capris in the front line

And at the end, I was a sweaty mess. A brightly colored, sweaty mess. It was totally worth it.

Did I run the whole thing? Nope. Did I run more than I walked? Yes. Am I proud that I did it? Absolutely. It was another reminder of how far I’ve come, and how even as I hover at my goal weight I can’t stop the fight. One or two days of unrestrained eating probably won’t do a lot of harm, but I have to always be careful that those one or two days don’t become four or five days or more.

I’m sticking with Slim-Fast for now because it’s a tasty way to remind me about portion control and keep my calories in check. The shakes and meal bars are filling, high in protein, and there are SO many different flavors to keep you happy!

Even maintaining a certain weight takes work, and Slim-Fast can help me with that, too. Once I decide I’m done with losing weight, I’ll likely continue to have a Slim-Fast shake in the morning (because it’s an easy breakfast when I’m frantically getting the kids ready and out the door) and then rely on the Slim-Fast snack bars for the occasional on-the-go snack. Having filling, lower-calorie options available to me in the fridge and in my purse will be the best defense against weight creeping back on.

Giveaway!

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Disclosure: This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Ambassador in the Slim-Fast® Summer Slim-Down Challenge. Visit www.facebook.com/slimfast to join the conversation.

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Comments

  1. I’d like to try the Slim-Fast Chocolate Royale.

    Name on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy

  2. I celebrate accomplishments by gathering with family.

  3. I like their shakes

  4. I would like to try the Chocolate Royale shake

  5. I celebrate with my family

  6. I have been wanting to try the strawberries n cream shakes!

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  7. pookiecat123 says

    I would like to try the chocolate mint snack bar
    Judy S
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  8. pookiecat123 says

    I celebrate with a nice walk around my neighborhood
    Judy S
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  9. Chocolate Royale Shake!
    Amanda S
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  10. Celebrating achievements usually involves eating a big dinner 🙂
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  11. i would like to try the shake

  12. chocolate mint snack bar!

  13. tristatecruisers says

    the Slim-Fast Chocolate Royale 🙂

    marci h
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  14. tristatecruisers says

    i celebrate with my hubby and kids 🙂

    marci h
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  15. The slim fast french vanilla

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  16. A new nail polish.

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  17. akronugurl says

    Slim-Fast Chocolate Royale

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  18. akronugurl says

    i go out with friends

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  19. Chrissy Nestor says

    I would try the Chocolate Mint Snackbar

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  20. chocolate shakes

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  21. Mary Casper says

    i would like to try their chocolate shake
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  22. jenmalonee says

    The Strawberries ’N’ Cream shake is what I would like to try

    Jennifer Marie

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  23. jenmalonee says

    we have a big party with the family to celebrate achievement

    jennifer marie

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  24. I want to try the shakes.

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  25. lower carb vanilla

  26. Chocolate Mint Snack Bars.

  27. Celebrate them with my family

  28. I’d like to try Rich Chocolate Royale

  29. I always celebrate with family and friends.

  30. I’d like to try the new Slim Fast snack bars

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  31. I celebrate my going out to eat with my family. I always enjoy lunch or dinner out with them

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  32. I would like to try their Chocolate Peanut Caramel Meal bars. Yummy! Thanks for the chance! 🙂
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  33. One of the many ways that I help celebrate my achievements and victories in life is a quiet one: I journal religiously. It is so nice to go back and look at what I accomplished and even my defeats help me learn and grow.
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  34. The peanut caramel bars. YUM
    Thanks for the chance.
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  35. Kristy Thiel says

    I’d love to try the rich chocolate royale shake!

  36. Kristy Thiel says

    I celebrate by getting a spa treatment!

  37. The chocolate mint snack bar sounds great!

  38. i want to try the strawberries and cream shake – sounds yummy

    sarah hirsch

  39. i celebrated weight loss victory by buying new clothes!

    sarah hirsch

  40. The peanut caramel bars
    rierie11booger (@) yahoo.com

  41. i do a little happy dance
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  42. I want Creamy Milk Chocolate shake

  43. Congrats on that FUN run! You should be proud!

    I’d like to try the Chocolate Royale shake.

    Thanks!!!

  44. I like to give myself some alone time when I reach a goal. It can be a trip to the beauty store for some new nail polish, a drive along the coast or a coffee date with myself!

  45. I want to try the lower carb vanilla cream sshakes
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  46. I would like to try the chocolate mint snack bar. s2inamug at aim dot com

  47. Mary Calabrese says

    the chocolate mint snack bars

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  48. The peanut caramel bars sound good.

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  49. Harmony Burmeister says

    like to try the Lower Carb Creamy Chocolate Shake

  50. Laura Jacobson says

    I would love to try the Chocolate Nougat Gone Nuts snack bar!
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  51. ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬ says

    Slimfast Chocolate Royale
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  52. Whoo! The color run looks so fun (and you look fabulous!

    I’m especially eager to try the strawberries and cream shake and the vanilla cream shake.

    (Username Kari Dahlen)

  53. I celebrate my victories/achievements usually with an alcoholic beverage. I realize this isn’t the best tactic, especially when trying to lose weight. Thankfully I no longer do the huge celebratory meal! On occasion I will buy clothing or jewelry as a treat.

  54. Rick Smith says

    I’ve always loved the Chocolate Royale.

  55. I want to try the Chocolate Mint Snack Bars.
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  56. Diana Stanhope says

    I think I would love the chocolate Mint Snack bars, they look extra decadent.

  57. I love the Rich Chocolate Royale shake!
    Susan Chester

  58. Cheryl Reinhardt says

    Slim-Fast Chocolate Royale
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  59. The Chocolate Nougat Gone Nuts Bars look great!

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  60. I like to celebrate with my DH and our kids.

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  61. Laura Jacobson says

    I always share mine with my family! The little ones love to get all silly and dance around waving their arms!

  62. Diana Stanhope says

    I celebrate by taking a fun day trip, usually to the zoo or aquarium.

  63. I’d like to try the Chocolate Royale!

  64. I celebrate by getting together with friends and family!

  65. strawberries n cream shakes
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  66. I’d love to try the Peanut Butter Crunch Time snack bars.

  67. Rich Chocolate Royale Shake.

  68. Cody Anderson says

    I’d love to try the chocolate mint snack bar!

  69. Cody Anderson says

    I celebrate achievements with my family.

  70. I’d like to try the chocolate royale shake.

  71. chocolate royale shake

  72. we celebrate with dinner or group parties

  73. tweetyscute says

    I would like to try the Double-Dutch Chocolate Snack Bar

    Theresa J

  74. The Crazy Gengler Boys says

    I would like to try the chocolate royale

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  75. The Crazy Gengler Boys says

    celebrate by spending time with my family!

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  76. DevotedMommy says

    The snack bars are new to me. I’d like to try those.
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  77. reagan cowley says

    Chocolate mint snack bar

  78. Inez Cegelis says

    I want to try the strawberries n cream shake

  79. I’d like the chocolate shake!

    brittanif at gmail dot com

  80. the strawberries n cream shake

  81. Victoria R. says

    I’d love to try the Chocolate Royale shakes! They sound delicious!

  82. I’d like to try the strawberry shakes

  83. mrsguido187 says

    The strawberries and cream shake

  84. mrsguido187 says

    I celebrate with my family

  85. I would like to try the strawberries and cream shake.
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  86. chocolate mint bars!

  87. The chocolate caramel peanut bar!

  88. Ginger b.
    Timelyone at hotmail dot com

    Chocolate Royal

  89. If it is a personal goal than I pamper myself with mani/pedi , massage, or facial. If it is other type goals than a family movie or board game night.

    Ginger b.
    Timelyone at hotmail dot com

  90. the chocolate flavor

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  91. Angela Neynaber says

    The vanilla shake.

  92. Jennafer211 says

    The Chocolate Mint Snack Bars sounds good. Thanks!

  93. Peggy Rydzewski says

    Chocolate Mint Snackbar

  94. I would like to try the chocolate shakes

  95. Kendra Warstler says

    I’d love to try the chocolate royale.

  96. Kendra Warstler says

    I buy myself a new handbag! lol

  97. I’d like to try their chocolate shakes.
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  98. their shakes
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  99. Chocolate Royale

  100. We have parties for things both large and small- nothing is too tiny to celebrate. 🙂

  101. Id like to try the chocolate shake

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  102. I celebrate by going out to dinner or shopping with a friend

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  103. I would like to try the Slim-Fast snack bars

  104. Having a BBQ with friends and family

  105. The snack bars, thanks
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  106. I would love to try the Chocolate ready to use bottled drink

  107. I am trying to lose weight and get fit by my fiftieth birthday, for each week I go without a cig, or lose any lbs, I buy myself a new Kindle Book.

  108. I would love to try the Chocolate Mint Snack Bar.

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  109. Harmony Burmeister says

    We celebrate with a dinner out

  110. the Chocolate Royale shake
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  111. Chocolate mint shake

  112. Kelly Grant says

    protein bars

  113. carol lewis says

    The chocolate shake-yum!
    spcale at yahoo dot com

  114. carol lewis says

    Just get together, maybe dinner.
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  115. dario moniz says

    I want to try the shakes and see if they are actually filling

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  116. I’d like to try the Chocolate Nougat Gone Nuts snack bars
    traymona[at]aol.com

  117. Jammie Morey says

    I want to try the chocolate shake.

  118. i’d like to try the shakes

  119. I would like to try their Chocolate Shake!

  120. The chocolate shake…actually, anything chocolate, lol!

  121. buttmuffin (jules mcnubbin) says

    strawberry shake!

  122. The Chocolate Peanut Caramel Meal Bar looks good.

  123. I usually call my mom to celebrate.

  124. I want to try the Strawberries n cream shake
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  125. I want to try their bars, Never tried them

  126. I really don’t, If it’s something big I may go shopping

  127. Rich Chocolate Royale shake

  128. the sweet and salty chocolate almond bar would be the first item i try
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  129. I really want to try their strawberry and cream shake wilcarvic
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  130. I celebrate with my niece and kids who are my cheering squad wilcarvic
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  131. The chocolate mint bar sounds good.

  132. We celebrate by having a day to relax and not worry about life and other things

  133. I’d like to try the chocolate shakes.

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  134. Chocolate Nougat Gone Nuts snack bar sounds great

  135. we usually celebrate by going out to eat

  136. I would like to try the Chocolate Royale Shake. Thanks for this contest.

  137. laurasloves says

    I would love to try their Chocolate Royale Shake.
    lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

  138. laurasloves says

    I do something special for myself which I would not normally do like buy my favorite perfume or a book I have been wanting to read.
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  139. The Chocolate Mint bars sound yummy.

  140. I celebrate victories with beer.

  141. I would like to try the Chocolate Shake.
    (Virginia Rowell)

  142. i want to try the choco bars!

  143. I would like to try the Strawberries ’N’ Cream shake.

    Lisa Garner

  144. I celebrate the victories in my life by keeping a journal with my thoughts and feelings on special days.

    Lisa Garner

  145. Cathy Hudgins says

    mint chocolate bars

  146. Chocolate mint snack bar sounds good!

  147. I celebrate with family and friends

  148. kathy pease says

    id love to try the Sweet & Salty Chocolate Almond bar

  149. I would like to try the Slim-Fast Chocolate Royale.

  150. Chocolate Peanut Caramel Meal bar.

  151. Homemade favorites.