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My Progress To Date:
Major Website Move
Just giving you the up and up! Shortly I will be moving the entire Finding Flabuless site over to Wordpress so there will be major changes to the design and layout ...lol It will take me awhile to settle into the new digs so if the site starts looking a bit strange...you will know what is going on! I am hoping to have the new design live before December this year. In the meantime there will be an interim design but never fear...it will not stop me from posting.
I have been having serious talks to my therapist and close friends about removing the 'STRESS' from my life...so I am in the process of 'removing the fluff' or so to speak and knuckling down on a few things that I am passionate about.
One, as I have already mentioned is getting my personal website more user friendly,
Two is finishing and publishing my book which my newly revamped blogsite will promote and hopefully sell!!! (wink, wink, nudge, nudge),
Three is putting my scary business women hat on and making some heads roll in relation to my
I have been having serious talks to my therapist and close friends about removing the 'STRESS' from my life...so I am in the process of 'removing the fluff' or so to speak and knuckling down on a few things that I am passionate about.
One, as I have already mentioned is getting my personal website more user friendly,
Two is finishing and publishing my book which my newly revamped blogsite will promote and hopefully sell!!! (wink, wink, nudge, nudge),
Three is putting my scary business women hat on and making some heads roll in relation to my
site...I want it finished and I want it finished NOW...stamp my foot and put my lip...hehehe thank goodness you guys most likely will never have to meet THAT side of Flabuless, she can be a little intimidating!
And whilst I am doing all the above I will also be chipping away at finishing the flabtv concept which, incidentally, has actually had a total overhaul and revamp...even the name and branding has changed but more on that later! and my other passion a webforum for sufferers of hypothyroidism which is in the works also.
You are probably all thinking...gosh and this is your way of REMOVING the stress...well put it this way I had about 5 more things that I was trying to work on at the same time...so I have had to discipline myself (cause i tend to take on more than I can chew) and set these on the back burner until I have completed these first 5.
I am getting my 'me space' organised...an area/desk/office for working...so no more laptop on my knee watching TV hehe! This alone is proving motivating just setting aside an area to work that doesn't have toys, clothes and half eaten food covering it!
See I told you I would plan out my life in the next couple of days. So ask me again...Where do I see myself in 12 months.
Well, that's EASY:
I am a published author and the Finding Flabuless website will be receiving over 100,000 unique visits a month,
SizeXchange is up and running and rocking -- fast catching up to ebay in the affordable transient clothing market
I will be travelling and speaking to women all over the world encouraging and motivating them in their weight loss journey.
I will be further encouraging and connecting dieters through my flabtv/???? (ssshh....to be revealed) and hypothyroid websites.
What do you reckon? Will you be here in a year to see how far I got? What about you...where will you be in a year?
xxxx flabuless
And whilst I am doing all the above I will also be chipping away at finishing the flabtv concept which, incidentally, has actually had a total overhaul and revamp...even the name and branding has changed but more on that later! and my other passion a webforum for sufferers of hypothyroidism which is in the works also.
You are probably all thinking...gosh and this is your way of REMOVING the stress...well put it this way I had about 5 more things that I was trying to work on at the same time...so I have had to discipline myself (cause i tend to take on more than I can chew) and set these on the back burner until I have completed these first 5.
I am getting my 'me space' organised...an area/desk/office for working...so no more laptop on my knee watching TV hehe! This alone is proving motivating just setting aside an area to work that doesn't have toys, clothes and half eaten food covering it!
See I told you I would plan out my life in the next couple of days. So ask me again...Where do I see myself in 12 months.
Well, that's EASY:
I am a published author and the Finding Flabuless website will be receiving over 100,000 unique visits a month,
SizeXchange is up and running and rocking -- fast catching up to ebay in the affordable transient clothing market
I will be travelling and speaking to women all over the world encouraging and motivating them in their weight loss journey.
I will be further encouraging and connecting dieters through my flabtv/???? (ssshh....to be revealed) and hypothyroid websites.
What do you reckon? Will you be here in a year to see how far I got? What about you...where will you be in a year?
xxxx flabuless
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Website Page Move
Hi guys...Just letting you know that the blog is proving so popular I am moving it to the front page of the site...No biggie, but it just means to get to it you will only need to type in www.findingflabuless.com. Instead of getting to it via www.findingflabuless.com/blog. The move will probably effect your RSS feed if you are subscribed. If you are subscribed via feedburner then I will fix this so that nothing will change for feedburner subscribers. I am going to try and redirect traffic using the /blog ending to the front page so that I wont loose you guys...but just thought I'd give you the up and up if you notice the change. I will be doing a proper post tonight....I have something up my sleeve that I think you guys will really appreciate....ohhhhh how exciting...lol you will just have to wait and see.
xxFlabuless
xxFlabuless
I am a Shrinking Lady!
I have entered the 2k Blogger Contest!
2k Bloggers have a 2000th Blogger Essay Contest running. To enter, I had to write an essay explaining why I'd like to be added to the 2k Bloggers photo montage and directory. So tonight I wrote my entry. I will publish it, below, along with the picture of me I thought would be fitting for the montage...
ok...so I am not at all modest...but you guys should know that by now...hehe! I had great fun writing it...now, lets see if I WIN! What do you think? Do I have a chance?
Hi I am Flabuless and I am a Fatblogger!
I hear you're looking for a fabulous blogger to take you to the 2k mark...Well, I can do you one better. I am a 'flabuless' blogger.
I may not be famous, I may not be rich, and my blog might not be the most well known in the blogosphere. However, I am a real kiwi (New Zealand) chick, a 'wannabe' diva with a mortgage, two kids, an InSinkErator, a size F bra cup, and at-least 60lbs which i would rather I didn't have...GRRRR.
The way I understand what you are trying to do with this project is to represent a snapshot of bloggers from from different backgrounds, nations and a broad spectrum of interest areas.
For starters, I am the quintessential blogger, I do it for the love of it, not to primarily make a buck and, as far as UNIQUE goes you will not find anything quite like Finding Flabuless anywhere in the blogosphere. Aside from it being a up front and candid account of my personal weight loss/diet journey from 'Flab' to 'Flabuless' (I have lost 95lbs so far), it also showcases my unique brand of madness in my 'Lighter Side of Large Cartoon Strip' based on my experiences of life as a fat woman.
I have a slightly irreverent take on weight-loss and body image, and on my blog, nothing is sacred; not me, not my life and definitely not my flab...I have mastered the art of embarrassing myself, dismally, for all the world to see-that much is apparent in my FlabVlogs (ie videocasts)! But although my blog has only been 'live' since January this year, I must be doing something right cause, I have had over 7,000 Unique Visits and about 25% of them are now my faithful following...Hey, I cant help it that people LOVE me...
This is just the start for me, and very soon I will be replacing Oprah as the Prime Time Diva... for now, I am simply, Flabuless and I believe I represent a portion of the blogosphere that is not currently represented in your 2kbloggers.
This is why I believe you need my face there to liven things up and help people to learn to laugh at themselves again.
ok...so I am not at all modest...but you guys should know that by now...hehe! I had great fun writing it...now, lets see if I WIN! What do you think? Do I have a chance?
Look whats got me drooling!
Well, you all should know, by now, that I want to be the next Oprah...except 'cuter' cause of my Sexy Australian Accent...hehe! Admit it! You guys would rather watch and listen to me any day then her, right?... I have been searching, for ages, for some good broadcasting software to record my FlabVlogs (Video Casts) and tonight I found some amazing software...so perfect, that I am still wiping the dribble from my mouth, quite literally.
Its called Videocue Pro and it would basically mean that I could produce broadcast quality shows incorporating pictures, video files, titles, slideshows etc etc...a broadcasters dream, really. I would be able to produce my FlabVlogs to a quality similar to the ElasticWaist video I posted in my recent post "Let's get naked and lose weight" with all sorts of special effects and interesting backgrounds and angles...lol
I am an avid MAC user because I can't be bothered with all the viruses and such that PC computers are constantly plagued with...and this is the ONLY software that I have found for my MacBook Laptop that can do all that I dream of doing in this blog and others eventually.
The trouble is, as a single mom, on a pension, barely struggling to make ends meet, its hard to justify spending money on anything other than rent, food, and warm clothes for the little ones...let alone $90USD on software. My mind tells me that if I was to take the plunge and make the sacrifice to purchase the software then I could use it as a tool eventually to maybe make some more money and develop some income revenue streams to help support me and my work on the web...But as much as I WANT the software, with a passion that I haven't felt in a long time...I just don't know.
So what do you think? Should I get the software, make your viewing pleasure all the more interesting...and start working towards my career path as the next Oprah.
Or
Should I do the responsible thing and just leave it?
I want to hear from you...cause I am REALLY torn over this. How do you decide what to do when there is something you really, really want but just can't quite justify it...knowing the sacrifices that would have to be made to get it. Please tell me your opinions!
By the way...this is NOT a paid post...lol...I am very genuine in asking for your help in this decision.
Drop by, leave your link and say hello!
Hi guys...
I FINALLY got my Guest Book to work...so if you have a moment...click on Guest Book or navigate there through the menu above and leave your ShoutOut's, Cheer's, Hello's or Suggestion's/Feedback there. Don't forget to leave a link to your blog for all to see...I would love you to link me to your blogs too...and do let me know...if you have.
I am also in the process of starting a blogroll for Finding Flabuless. The FlabBlogRoll is a great way to increase the number of links to your blog and get your blog name displayed on other FlabBlogs. If you would like to be included in the FlabBlogRoll leave your email and url in the Comments section of my FlabBlogRoll Join Page. So that I can send you the blogroll code to add to your blogs. Alternatively you can email me the info using the Contact Me link at the bottom of this page.
As you can see below..its looking a little empty, so I am really looking forward to hearing from you all.
I FINALLY got my Guest Book to work...so if you have a moment...click on Guest Book or navigate there through the menu above and leave your ShoutOut's, Cheer's, Hello's or Suggestion's/Feedback there. Don't forget to leave a link to your blog for all to see...I would love you to link me to your blogs too...and do let me know...if you have.
I am also in the process of starting a blogroll for Finding Flabuless. The FlabBlogRoll is a great way to increase the number of links to your blog and get your blog name displayed on other FlabBlogs. If you would like to be included in the FlabBlogRoll leave your email and url in the Comments section of my FlabBlogRoll Join Page. So that I can send you the blogroll code to add to your blogs. Alternatively you can email me the info using the Contact Me link at the bottom of this page.As you can see below..its looking a little empty, so I am really looking forward to hearing from you all.
Website Re-Structuring
Just a quick note...for those who may have certain pages on speed dial...hehehe (bookmarked), I have done a minor restructuring this evening, so anything that used to be filed under More Fun has been moved and distributed throughout the FindingFlabuless Site. HeHe! Now you'll have to go around and have a good look to find your favorite pages again. HeHe! Sorry :)
I Need Your 'Bloggers Choice Award' Vote!
Well guys! I have gone and done it...I nominated Finding Flabuless for the Bloggers Choice Awards...hehehe! Now it's up to you guys! Please, Please, Please register to vote and Vote for Finding Flabuless in the Following Categories:
Hottest Mommy Blogger
Best Health Blog
Best Humour Blog
Best Blog Design
I know there are literally thousands of you out there that have been visiting this site and supporting me over the last 3 months...Now is your chance to show your support enmasse. I am counting on you...EACH and EVERY individual one of you. Not that I am trying to pressure you or anything...lol!
But, Honestly, It takes all of 3 minutes to register with a user-name and password and then it is just a case of visiting the link below and selecting each category the site is nominated for and clicking the VOTE button.
Easy!
If you are feeling really generous you can even put a comment there as to why you are voting...hehehe but that is not essential.
So...tell your friends, start clicking that mouse and lets show the world what Finding Flabuless is all about.
Hottest Mommy Blogger
Best Health Blog
Best Humour Blog
Best Blog Design
I know there are literally thousands of you out there that have been visiting this site and supporting me over the last 3 months...Now is your chance to show your support enmasse. I am counting on you...EACH and EVERY individual one of you. Not that I am trying to pressure you or anything...lol!
But, Honestly, It takes all of 3 minutes to register with a user-name and password and then it is just a case of visiting the link below and selecting each category the site is nominated for and clicking the VOTE button.
Easy!
If you are feeling really generous you can even put a comment there as to why you are voting...hehehe but that is not essential.
So...tell your friends, start clicking that mouse and lets show the world what Finding Flabuless is all about.
Vote for Finding Flabuless.
Website Renovation
If you have visited my site recently you will find I have been a busy little beaver! Due to Internet Explorer issues with the previous design I was using I have overhauled the Finding Flabuless website from the ground up so hopefully it will now be more accessible no matter what Browser you are using. So check in when you can and tell me what you think! I accidentally deleted my ShoutBox/Guest Book page recently...grrr I really loved reading the comments on there from everybody...so please if you have a moment post a greeting and let me know who you are and where you are from even if you had done so previously. You can find the page under 'Fun Stuff' or you can visit directly from
. I am looking forward to hearing from you all.
Reinventing The Wheel
Hi y'all! It's been a busy couple of days for me. I have been working on the site a heap so if you visit again you will notice a major addition...Namely, a Chat room where I will be endeavouring to be 'online' at 9pm EDT every Saturday Evening. Actually, I have been thinking a lot about my blog and how I can make it different, interesting, informative and so much MORE than just another blog site, for you all so I have decided to 'up the anti'....
As you all know, I have been very candid about my life and experiences to date and it was very important to me that I continue to do so, however, I think its time for us to go to the next level...and take it deeper. (hehehe...pity I am not actually saying THOSE words to a man!) I want you all to be a big part of my journey but more than that...My desire is that in knowing me you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with me. So, after a couple of wines to build up the courage...no just kidding (I haven't actually drunk anything in over a week now...quite an achievement for me...if you haven't noticed already!) I asked my Therapist/Weight Loss Coach if she would be prepared to continue our sessions in a more ah...'public' manner. To my surprise, she agreed! In the time that I have been communicating with her, I have really learned a heap and she has been a very important part of my growth...and weight loss.
As you all know, I have been very candid about my life and experiences to date and it was very important to me that I continue to do so, however, I think its time for us to go to the next level...and take it deeper. (hehehe...pity I am not actually saying THOSE words to a man!) I want you all to be a big part of my journey but more than that...My desire is that in knowing me you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with me. So, after a couple of wines to build up the courage...no just kidding (I haven't actually drunk anything in over a week now...quite an achievement for me...if you haven't noticed already!) I asked my Therapist/Weight Loss Coach if she would be prepared to continue our sessions in a more ah...'public' manner. To my surprise, she agreed! In the time that I have been communicating with her, I have really learned a heap and she has been a very important part of my growth...and weight loss.
I have learned that dieting is not just about weight loss, I also need to address the all important, paramount issues of self-image, self-acceptance and self-belief. It’s all about helping me love who I am, and understanding how my thought processes hugely influence my predisposition for either success or failure. This is critical for anybody who is on the downsizing journey. It is my, and my Therapist's, belief that once people really accept who they are; body, mind and soul, the downsizing journey will become easier and the victory, sweeter.
You see, it’s not simply a weight loss journey – it’s a positive change one embracing health, mindset and wellbeing aspects.
In Kellee's own words "From all of my experiences, I knew that the key to all of my weight issues were psychological. I understood that nutrition and exercise were like putting a cast on a broken arm that is not properly set; on the outside it looks as though it would be mended but inside it is not. No matter how many casts are put on the arm, unless it is set properly it will never mend.”
It is my hope that, by using my own personal journey, this site will tackle every topic and challenge you will face along the way. With no one emphasis on food or exercise. All aspects of the positive change process will be discussed in an open environment. I am convinced, that this holistic, down-to-earth and personal approach is the best way to help people achieve their weight loss goals and that is why I have asked Kellee, (a registered Psychologist, amongst other things, who's main concentration is weight loss) to come on board and be a part of my own journey in such a 'public' manner. I have published her profile
You see, it’s not simply a weight loss journey – it’s a positive change one embracing health, mindset and wellbeing aspects.
In Kellee's own words "From all of my experiences, I knew that the key to all of my weight issues were psychological. I understood that nutrition and exercise were like putting a cast on a broken arm that is not properly set; on the outside it looks as though it would be mended but inside it is not. No matter how many casts are put on the arm, unless it is set properly it will never mend.”
It is my hope that, by using my own personal journey, this site will tackle every topic and challenge you will face along the way. With no one emphasis on food or exercise. All aspects of the positive change process will be discussed in an open environment. I am convinced, that this holistic, down-to-earth and personal approach is the best way to help people achieve their weight loss goals and that is why I have asked Kellee, (a registered Psychologist, amongst other things, who's main concentration is weight loss) to come on board and be a part of my own journey in such a 'public' manner. I have published her profile
so feel free to take a peek.
With her being in Australia and I, in New Zealand our sessions have been necessarily trans-continental but it is actually working and now you can all share in the fun.
This is how it is going to work...she will a firm fixture in this site from now on...She will be commenting on my posts and giving direction, encouragement and argh....'homework' for me to do and report back to y'all ...feel free to take on what she advises and comment on your own experiences as well. I will also be organising a 'chat event' where her and I will be 'LIVE' to answer your questions and discuss weight, body image issues, or anything else related.
So, all in all, I am reinventing the wheel about what a 'blog' should be. Keep on staying tuned. I have a feeling its just going to get wilder and wilder...especially with 'Flabuless' at the helm. You never know what I am going to pull out of my butt next! hehehe
With her being in Australia and I, in New Zealand our sessions have been necessarily trans-continental but it is actually working and now you can all share in the fun.
This is how it is going to work...she will a firm fixture in this site from now on...She will be commenting on my posts and giving direction, encouragement and argh....'homework' for me to do and report back to y'all ...feel free to take on what she advises and comment on your own experiences as well. I will also be organising a 'chat event' where her and I will be 'LIVE' to answer your questions and discuss weight, body image issues, or anything else related.
So, all in all, I am reinventing the wheel about what a 'blog' should be. Keep on staying tuned. I have a feeling its just going to get wilder and wilder...especially with 'Flabuless' at the helm. You never know what I am going to pull out of my butt next! hehehe
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