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Marine Monday – Memorial Day

Post author By cerebellumchef
Post date May 27, 2014
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I spent all day wondering what today’s theme should be; what I wanted to write. I racked my mind all day, thinking mostly about my brothers and absent-mindedly buying their favorite snacks (Patch has a thing for cheese-dips and chips, while David has an almost unhealthy addiction to Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream) at Central Market. All day, these goofballs were running through my thoughts, so much so I distracted myself with memories and laughing at the last time I sat at a table with them.

David was terrified that I might send his drill instructor hilariously inappropriate gifts over the course of his boot camp stay. Patrick successfully pinned me in my living room, his payback for the plethora of times I sat on his head while growing up. As my two youngest brothers, they put up with the teasing and sisterly-torture. They still do. -.o

All our shenanigans aside, it’s difficult to see them in their current roles. Though immensely proud, I find it unsettling they’d willingly give their lives to save another. Patrick will likely be deployed, allowing another Marine much-needed time state-side.

I’m not sure how many Americans can fathom the notion of having a loved one in such a terrible situation. I certainly did not understand that feeling, until now.
My appreciation of our service men and women has dramatically increased since my brothers joined the Armed Forces.
Memorial day stands for so much more, now.
It shouldn’t, but it does. I knew of the sacrifices made and those that will come; knowing and feeling are two different animals. I pray every day for the safe-keeping of all those who protect us. Their courage, love of country, and love of us, keep us safe.
Today was a somber day in our home; a moment in history to be thankful for everything we have and those who allow us these comforts and freedoms.

Thank you, boys. You grew up to be stronger than I ever could have dreamed [especially with those noodle-arms you used to have]. I am the proud sister of two amazing Marines. For you, and all your brothers and sisters, I am so incredibly thankful.

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Oorah!
CerebellumChef

Tags Marine Monday, Marines, Memorial Day, Oorah, Prayer, Semper Fidelis, Sempre Fi

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Marine Monday: Ab-Flab

Ab-flab, muffin-top, potato chip blanket, walking loufa – there’s plenty of ways to refer to the excess weight that many of us carry on our hips. Which reminds me – let me show you my fat picture.
Feast your eyes on this monstrous moment in my recent life, as in, 2 weeks ago [in really awful lighting, late at night, and I didn’t even bother fixing my hair because we had about 3 minutes notice before we jetted to the airport to pick up the bestie]:

Bestie - added for scale. Isn't she freakin' adorable? — Bestie – added for scale. Isn’t she freakin’ adorable?

This is a hideous picture. So thrilled to spend one layover’s worth of time together and I am so wonderfully blessed to have this chica in my life. She’s amazing, and you can read all about her adventures HERE! Laura was only here for a quick minute, but we lurved every second. [I also loved that she didn’t comment on my lack of diminishing-derriere.]

This picture speaks volumes! It also fuels my Marine Mondays, keeping up with the little brother who’s out being awesome at Marine Bootcamp! Oorah!

This week, it’s all about the cooch-pooch and gut-pack. They gotta go! I’m still working on squats, and doing the running! I’m a few miles, behind [thank you, finals week] – so I’ve got some sweat left to give to the world. I’m working on it though!

Attacking the flab with a squat and ab challenge for the next 30 days! Check it out:

High five for the gut-buster and butt-boosting combo! Much love for the gals and gents at Tribe Sports!

Make sure to jog each day before you do these [I’m shooting for a mile, minimum]. If you can only handle this 3 times a week, that’s perfectly fine. Take things at your own pace, but get that butt moving, baby!
Why not just do the abs workout? – It is imperative you do cardio before working on your abs. If you don’t, you will build up muscle underneath all those potato chip bags, pushing the flab out further and effectively making it more difficult to build up the sexy-toned look you’re going for. Don’t cover them up, rock the cardio and bust the ab-flab!

How are you kicking your own derriere? What’s your progress look like? Share your weight-loss love and send your progress pics! Keep being awesome and rocking your bod.

Much love,
CerebellumChef

Missing you bundles, Laurita. Come visit again, soon!

Tags Ab flab, bestie, fat photo, fitchick, Marine Monday, muffin-top, Oorah, visit

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Oorah, Boys! – A Marine Sister’s Challenge

Post author By cerebellumchef
Post date April 28, 2014
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Two of my broskis have decided to dedicate themselves to the Armed Forces. One of them is already a Marine, while the other left for bootcamp today.
It’s surreal.

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When you’re younger, watching them fall through ceilings (family story that nearly ruined a Christmas due to contractor bills), break bones, flirt (and fail) with girls, or even learn to make Ramen and consider it “cooking” – all these moments make it impossible for me to believe my brothers are strong, capable beings.

I look at them and see dorky little boys, trying to chase my friends and ask them to get married. They are the boys who would sneak into the slumber party tent and listen in on secrets, the ones who tagged along on my first date and made me turn eight shades of red when explaining just how long it took me to get ready…they were terrible, but I love them.
And they love you. Everything about keeping us safe, fighting for our country and defending good people – they stand for all the right reasons. I’m incredibly proud to be their sister.

Unfortunately, I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting any Marine Sisters, but I have met plenty of moms. Many of them, including my own, seem to be right there with their sons and daughters at bootcamp. They don’t eat sweets, exercise every day, pray every moment they can and their hearts ache. For a sister (or sibling), it’s a different feeling.

I don’t feel like I’m missing something when they are gone. When Patrick was away, I wrote to him often and usually poked fun at him, you know – sister things. Now that Dave is headed out, I feel like I should do the same for him. He’s always given me more headaches, so it makes sense to pull his leg more. But I do want to do one thing different. I want to challenge myself to be better, while he’s doing the same.

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I’ve decided on a Marine Sister Challenge

I’m going to run 12 miles every week, for the next 13 weeks and will rock climb three times per week. I will post a weekly challenge, every Monday, and will spend my summer getting super fit. I’ve been lax lately, and really need to get back into the swing of things. Why not now?