• back from church…had a nice mothers day lunch with the family! Time to get my 2yr to bed! #
• Adding a new flash twitter widget to my blog…looks kinda cute! #
• I just recorded of video of me dancing and having a fashion parade with all my favorite clothes..haha what a hoot! #
• uploading my latest fashion parade video to youtube… #
• Why does it seem to take so long to upload a video…to youtube. It probably doesn’t help that I am staring at the little twirly thing! #
• grrr…my firefox froze now I have to start uploading the youtube vid all over again…just my luck! #
• 6.25pm here in NZ time to make dinner for the kiddilings! #
• @anjrued lol hilarious! #
• trying a new mood picture…lol…something mysterious! #
• @wendywallace green smoothie feast! sounds yummy! #
• @LindaSherman well I am a live to eat girl…lol I love food but unfortunately food loves me too…It wont stop hugging my body! #
• @LindaSherman haha…no thats totally cool! Lol I need all the reminding I can get! #
• @anjrued aint that the truth! #
• @LindaSherman hi ya…my name is becky! #
• @LindaSherman cool…I am checking your links… #
• I just found out a friend of mine’s aunty died…and I am feeling wretched for them! #
• @ihealth yes…I just don’t know what to say…my condolences is just so trite and superficial! #
• Ok…its 11.28pm and it is freezing cold here…I think I am going to retire to my cosy electric blanket! Night Night! All #
• @Divapalooza haha..me too…lol cant get enough of ya…whether the blog or skype or twitter haha #
• @LindaSherman Happy powerful women’s day to you my dear! #
• @KimDushinski 27 dresses is a gorgeous movie! I love it Enjoy! #
• only 2entrants so far..does no-one want to win a bike the odds are great! http://tinyurl.com/5hwwbf #

I promised you awhile ago a peek at all my favorite outfits! So without further or do here they all are…A Flabuless fashion parade celebrating my body, love of clothes and looking good!

This video is not without purpose…I hope that it will encourage all you, on your weight loss journey, that it is important to celebrate your transitioning body, not just when you are at your goal but all the way through the process! So this video is in celebration of ’shrinking booty’ as it happens! Come on…follow the trend, I would love to see your fashion parades also! Believe me…It is a heap of fun to do! But be forewarned…you may have sore tummy muscles after watching this (ie from laughing so hard!)…Oh well…it can be your abdominal exercise for today!

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• @jb108 yep..compared to how hard it used to be to get off the catch and go to the bathroom…I have heaps of energy…lol and getting fitter #
• @jb108 oh definately working on self-love…thats the number one thing that stops people from loosing weight…they do it for WRONG reasons #
• @jb108 I accept myself the way I am…but am too proud of myself to let me stay that way…which is why I loose weight. #
• @jb108 At first when i started on this journey it WAS for wrong reasons, to rub it into my X what he has missed out on, to be admired.. #
• @jb108 but now I am simply doing this for myself because I want to…not because everybody expects me too. #
• @jb108 sorry for the string of twitters…lol one never gives you enough room when you have something to say.. #
• @jb108 I totally agree! #
• @jb108 I like you blog…I have actually been subscribed to your rss for some time now…we started our blogs at the same time. #
• @jb108 yes…hehe I remember! It just didn’t occur to me who you were until just then…silly me. #
• @jb108 he is such a character…isn’t he? lol but it works and he has great success! #
• @jb108 thanks so much…I know it is exciting isn’t it…I cant believe I was sooo big! I used to pant in clothing rooms trying on clothes #
• yea.thats aok…flabuless is just a persona…because in the start I didn’t want anyone knowing who I was…but of late.. #
• I usually talk to people as becky…rather than always using flabuless! apart from posting on my blog of course #
• @jb108 I just joined your mybloglog community! we are connected now… #
• @ihealth morning ihealth! how goes thow this morning? #
• @problogger my question is whether syndicating content is kosher or not…ie running someone elses content through rss into ones own blog? #
• @KimDushinski here! here! couldn’t have said it better…lol so true! #
• @ihealth try my direct youtube link http://tinyurl.com/5vecaw the others don’t seem to be working properly #
• @ihealth or here on my downsize.tv site http://tinyurl.com/6zyp7f #
• @ihealth I only just start downsize.tv a week ago…lol so its very early..but trying to get people interested in it…the success stori … #
• @ihealth are so worth going to look at! I have them all in one place and one category so people could literally spend hours watching and… #
• @ihealth getting motivated by other weight-loss loosers successes! #
• The only thing I hate about twitter is not being able to write full paragraphs…it leaves you so little space to say something important! #
• @ihealth thanks I would love to talk to you about it more…so that would be aok with me! #
• @KathrynElliott haha…yea true…I never was good at being succinct…hehe I like to talk too much! #
• Man the days go fast…its 4.25pm already here in NZ both kiddies up from afternoon nap! I am planning my upcomming week! #
• well twitterers…its off to bed for me…11.27pm Night, Night! #
• Its 9am here in NewZealand and its Mothers Day! Happy Mothers day to all twitterers in Aus/NZ #
• oops its 9.40am already…and church starts in 20min time to hop in the shower! grrrr #

I made the most amazing discovery tonight… Not only has my body shrunk but whereas I used to wear size 12 wide shoes (Australian Sizeing), I am now actually a size 10!!!

OMG Losing weight has actually caused my feet to shrink… I never1 knew this was possible. I have had the most amazing night trying on size 10 shoes and low and behold they actually FIT! My friend Cherie had an empty out of her cupboard and brought me a huge selection of sexy shoes and boots which I affectionately call…CFM Boots! For those that know exactly what I am talking about…you NAUGHTY people you! and for others that have no idea…lol you probably don’t want to know!!!

But tonight was so enlightening for me…losing weight can actually cause your feet to go down in size as well! WoW!

So blow me down…I am counting this as yet another NSV (Non-Scale-Victory) Finally, I will be able to go shoe shopping here in NZ without having to order in from America! (No Joke!).

• giving twhirl a whirl…I was using twitterific but twhirl looks good too..lets see which one I like best #
• Just thinking about making dinner for my kids…or maybe fish and chips is on the menu…don’t know if I can be bothered cooking… #
• My new slogan~"the only things that are important are my family, my business & close friends, the rest don’t matter so bring it on! #
• @Cophe how is germany today? #
• morning one and all! The siame tribe is live and kicking..my dad’s coming around soon to put some carpet down at our home. #
• wow! I find it amazing that I have already lost 105lbs…It seemed like an unrealistic goal at the start…but now..it was so worth it. #
• I still have a few to go but I am optimistic…I will be able to stay on the routine…and burn fat off! #
• @TheFitB yep no problems at all…I look forward to hearing from you. #
• wow…I blogged about my weightloss in calorie-count forum and now there is a stamped to see my before and after video http://tinyurl.co … #
• Even my youtube upload with the same presentation it seems to be going viral and getting a heaps of hits…almost immediately. #
• I don’t think I like twhirl…cant seem to get the links working #
• ok…link to my before and after photo’s video presentation http://tinyurl.com/6pou6l #
• @fitqueenb thanks so much for your encouragement! #

I don’t know about you but I love watching video’s about other people’s weight-loss successes. I recently published on FindingFlabuless my own before and after photo’s video presentation. I have also added quite a few of other peoples success stories to my downsize.tv website but here is a list of my favorites so far but there are heaps others there so make sure you go and visit the success stories category page…It comes under ‘diet life’

Change is Possible - misskrispy is such an inspiration! This video was showcased on the front page of diet.com. A really worthwhile watch!

Is this the craziest weight loss u have ever seen Wow! I love seeing guys loose weight too…Diet sometimes is only seen as a woman’s thing…but the benefits men receive in terms of self esteem is just as great!

S1_sE_pUeDE Altthough the music is all in spanish this is a musical presentation showcasing people including celebrities that have lost weight!

MiniMovie of my Weightloss to date This chicky babe has lost 160lbs…wow amazing!

Before and After-Lost 50lbs-Vegan Raw Yay another man weightloss story…Wow this honey is good looking!

Ok so I will be adding more favorites in further FindingFlabuless blogs so stay tuned. In the meantime check out DownsizeTV yourself.

Flabuless

• I got great news today…the settlement court battle with my X is officially OVER!!!! #
• @CGriffith haha I was thinking about that just today…so funny to see you twitter it! #
• ok…about to jump into bed with my 4yr son…listening to gnarls barkley "Crazy" in the meantime. #
• lol my son seems to have nestled himself into my bed…lol don’t have the hear to move him! #
• crazy mornings….the siame family are awake…Yeehaaa! #
• @Cophe good morning! how are you this morning #
• just discovered oldfriends.co.nz I am touching base with girlfriends I haven’t seen for 25years!!! very cool! #

I have been so blessed to have a friend in Glen from Full Figure Plus. He has recently been working on a project to showcase the fact that Big Is Fabulously Gorgeous…and guess what…I am a star! So in the next few days make sure you visit at his blog and be inspired by the voluptuous beauties there…hehe including ME!!!! I have had the pleasure of a sneak peak of the video presentation and believe me its worth checking out!

Ok so on a blog note…I have been wondering why no-one has been commenting lately then I heard…that my new capcha system hasn’t been working! So I have finally deactivated that so hopefully I will start receiving lots of comments again soon…cause I miss all you guys! I thought you had abandoned me…hehe silly me!

Oh and for all you ‘twitterers’ out there Follow me my id is @flabuless! I would love to follow you too so send me a direct message and let me know who you are!

Flabuless

• I have been doing a before and after video of my weight-loss success to upload to my blog…it has been amazing for me to see my achievement #
• Got out for my walk up the hill today…went really well…didn’t have to take too many breaks which was great… #
• kids in bed..time for a coffee then work again! #
• @Cophe I am a bit of a mix really born in New Zealand, brought up in Australia but my biological roots are in Zimbabwe…my dad was one #
• @ihealth thanks so much…doing that video brought it all real to me! I tend to forget where I have come from…but a timely reminder! #
• @ihealth "the diet blog of a flabuless diet diva" #
• @ihealth I don’t know really but that is the line I usually use #
• @ihealth I tried to visit your website…but cant connect to the server is it down? #
• its 8.25am the kiddies and I are awake and in full swing…early mornings grrrr #
• @meltingmama ahhh sounds like my life! #
• @KyleHepp haha who doesnt…me too #
• @skimbaco sounds intrigueing #

Here is my weight-loss journey so far in pictures. I started my journey at a whopping 336lbs now over 100lbs lighter I am still going but I thought I would share this update of my success to-date! Doing this presentation was actually quite eye opening for me…Its hard to believe sometimes that I have lost soooo much weight already. Its also easy to get discouraged when you hit plateaus, as I have of late, but I have been reminded today that what I have achieved so far is more than enough motivation/inspiration to keep me going to my goal of 178lbs. By the way…I made it up my big hill this afternoon and only had to stop and sit down once…almost at the top. It feels so great to get back into exercise!

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Enjoy Watching!

• I just came back from work in a cafe…it was pretty quiet so very easy money…hehe #
• @globetrotteri hello I am looking forward to catching up with all your twitters? #
• wow…I am thoroughly enjoying twitter…there is a whole world out their of conversations…its great! #
• @fluffyhelen it is amusing…but nice I guess at least they remember you somewhat…lol #
• @fluffyhelen I am jealous! lol I have been on facebook for a couple of months…lol and noone remembers ME!!! haha #
• Getting the kids off to bed then its business time for me! #
• @fluffyhelen woohoo time to celebrate! #
• @RevoltRealWomen welcome! Thanks for following me! #
• Mommy cap off…business cap on!!! what a wonderful life! A woman’s work is never done! #

• Rumours can be dangerous…living in a small town of 800people can be very frustrating…grrr how to get out of the rumour tabloids??? hmmmm #
• Just uploading a new flabvlog to http://www.findingflabuless.com #
• how does one turn bad publicity into great publicity…when it concerns everyday rumors small town mentality! #
• I love this video…http://tinyurl.com/5qkdpn #
• I have been thinking about why my life is just one big drama after another…and I have a suspicion that it could be slightly to do with… #
• My own obsession with being liked…haha but when all is said and done…what does it matter my real friends dont give a damn #
• Just some irrelevant musings from the mushy brain of an end of day mom #
• eating tea with my kiddilings… #
• solving the problems of my drama filled existance will have to wait… #
• life is about breaking it up into chunks…and working out strategies for each chunk…dealing with all at once can be overwhelming… #
• In case y’all havent noticed I really enjoy twittering inconsequential nonsence #
• ok…back to business stuff now…researching SEM how it will effect my upcoming businesses #
• using ssh to update my wordpress blog…grrr I hate ssh they really should have a version for women…hehe #
• New DownsizeTV video posted http://tinyurl.com/64rbs4 #
• @LadyRose that sounds really yummy…mmm cinnamon bun! #
• Bed time…hehe its 8.42 and I am exhausted I have had an emotion filled day. #
• haha potty training is soooo stressfull #
• Am coordinating a competiton at the mo with lipton tea…giving away a bike! on http://www.findingflabuless.com #
• Into my blog blogging about the competition…probably will publish tomorro though #
• well its 11.00pm and mommy has to go to bed… #
• Just finished up the draft of the competition announcement…will publish tomorrol Stay tuned to win a BIKE!!! #
• @MistyKhan thanks…I I am really looking forward to it too!!! #
• I was supposed to go to bed an hour ago…but twitter has me hooked…been searching people to follow…lol #
• @ihealth thanks for following me…I am an X Aussie Chick too…lol living in NZ now #
• ok…this is ridiculous its 12am and I really need to get some sleep…lol the kiddies will be up at the crack of dawn! #

I told you all I had some exciting news to report. Well, here it is!… FindingFlabuless, in conjunction with Lipton Diet White Tea and Flabuless’s new website DownsizeTV are excited to announce the Lipton Win-A-Bike Competition.

Lipton’s diet white tea is not only a yummy and refreshing thirst quencher on a hot smoldering day but is also good for you because it is rich in protective antioxidants. Now, I don’t usually like diet drinks…they are usually too bland for my overactive taste buds…however, I was pleasantly surprised when I tried the Peach Papaya flavour though it was subtle and smooth in flavour it hit my palate with a punch and left a pleasant and refreshing after taste which is always a good sign in a diet drink. You guys know me…I wouldn’t blog about something that I don’t believe in but this is such a great product that I was ecstatic when Lipton approached me to run this competition for all my readers. So without further or do…here is how you can enter:

There are a number of things you can do to enter this competition actually…

1. You can blog about the competition with links back to this post in findingflabluless and also downsizeTV. This sort of blogging entry would count for 2 entries to win the bike.

2. You can register at downsizeTV and submit your first video cast (which can be streamed in from any of the major video servers such as youtube, revver, bliptv etc) video blogging about your weight-loss or health and fitness journey and why you need the bike and deserve to win- that would be worth 5 entries. *make sure you submit it under the ‘Lipton Win a Bike’ Category.

3 You could do both of the above for the full 7 entries into the competition.

4. And as a bonus, on the downsizeTV site people can rate your video and the 3 top rated entry videos will get 10 bonus entries, 6 bonus entries and 4 bonus entries respectively from highest to lowest…so for maximum chance at winning the bike get as many people to register on the downsizeTV site, and rate your video entry, as possible.

This competition will run for 4 weeks and the winner will be drawn at 8pm NZST on the 6th of June I will be video casting this event for everyone to see. Please note-it is ONLY open to US residents. The total prize package will include:

• a Lipton branded Fuji Crosstown 2.0 bike
• 5 coupons for a free 1.5 Liter Bottle of Lipton White Iced Tea
• $75 check for professional bike assembly

Be sure to write comments below this post so that I am aware of your entries and submissions into this competition so that I can check and keep records. Any questions just holler…I hope this will be an interactive and exciting time for us all. I wish you all good luck! and look forward to receiving your entries!

Flabuless

Disclaimer: The Pepsi/Lipton Partnership will provide a check for $75.00 to be used for professional assembly of all Lipton Fuji bicycles awarded. Neither Pepsi Co. nor Unilever is liable for any injuries, damages or accidents that may result from the receipt, assembly or use of this bicycle.

Ok so here is my latest rant and rave….I have had about a gutsfull of all the rumours I have had the agony of being the leading lady of in my town of 800people. Cant they find someone else to talk about or do I just have a big fat TARGET on my back for them to shoot at! Do you have any suggestions for me…what strategies should I do to overcome all the negative publicity. Any suggestions, and words of wisdom you guys could suggest would be greatly appreciated…Watch the FlabVlog and see for yourself.

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• who would have thought potty training my 2yr would be so exciting #
• A mommy’s work is never quite done! #
• @ShaunaS haha yea getting excited about yellow stuff in the potty seems very weird but necessary #
• I totally understand addictions…lol I fear I am addicted to the internet! Can’t seem to drag myself away. Always something to discover! #
• Ok…time to get my two darlings out of the house for a bit…the internet research will have to wait! #

• downsize.tv has its first member sign up….other than me YAY! #
• searching the internet for new success story videos #
• putting my youngest daughter to bed its 7.30pm #
• just had a huge cuddle with my girl…she has missed me! #

• ok…the secret is that I am launching a new website called DOWNSIZE TV http://downsize.tv #
• I affectionately call it a youtube for fatties! #
• Hey I can say that cause I am one….but not for long. #
• just uploading an explanation video…about my new site. #
• I will post it on blip.tv, youtube.com, findingflabuless.com, and DOWNSIZE.TV haha #

In this video I introduce you to my new pride and joy…downsize.tv. I affectionately call it ‘youtube for fatties’ Basically my dream is for it to become a tv channel for dieters and people on their weight loss journey.

DownsizeTV is a great place to hang out, watch success stories, share your own weight loss vlogs, the highs and lows but it is also an avenue for you to get CONNECTED with other dieters around the world and encourage and support each other.

So whether its to watch or to participate and start adding your own video’s to the downsize.tv collection, Check it out for yourself at Flabulesss’ DOWNSIZE.TV

• something very exciting is in the air…stay tuned! #

• Getting ready to take my youngest to her grandparents…I am auditioning for a singing event #
• watching tv and listening to music #
• time to relax at the end of a long day…a pleasant distraction is arriving in a little while!!! can’t wait! #