A few days ago, I attended a dinner to celebrate the launch of GabiFresh’s Fatkini Line for SwimsuitsForAll.com, these gorgeous, high waist two pieces are designed to make a Plus Size Princess feel confident to show off her curves and the suits come in a variety of colors and prints, so much fun!

To be honest, I’m not quite ready to rock a fatkini, but I’ve been scanning through the plus size bathing suit options on the Swimsuitsforall.com site and lots of options that I love including some great suits for when I swim laps.

The AquaBell Chlorine Resistant line, has a few great plus size crossback swimsuit that I ordered in black. This swimsuit is AWESOME for my pool workouts, because it has a crossback that supports “The Twins” and its made from fabric designed to hold up against the harsh chemicals in pool water, so it will last longer.

Because we’re in the middle of #PSPfit bootcamp, I want to giveaway some swimsuits from the AquaBelle collection so that maybe some of you will take up swimming this summer too. These suits go from size 8-34, so there’s something for everyone!

I’ve got five suits to give away, want to win? Check out the info below!

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Confession: I’m a Weight Watchers drop out.

My first 30 pounds came off in one year with Weight Watchers, but then… I began to cheat the system… staying “under my points” but still not eating well (did you know that a Skinny Cow ice-cream bar is only three points? Which means I could have two for dinner and only use six points!) Yeah, it was bad. I gained 10 pounds back. And then… I told myself I couldn’t show my face at a meeting to get weighed in until I had lost the 10 pounds. Which meant I was paying for a membership I wasn’t using, so I canceled it.

A few months after canceling my weight watchers membership, I began to work with my nutritionist and embrace clean eating (bye, bye skinny cow ice-cream bars!) I quickly lost the 10 pounds I had gained, plus eight more and I’m currently hovering over the 40 pound mark. I’m happy with the work I’m putting in, I’m happy with what we’re learning in #PSPfit bootcamp.

Then last week something happened; I ran into my old weight watchers leader and suddenly felt like I wasn’t far enough along, I hadn’t lost enough weight and I was a complete failure.

Did my WW leader ask about my weight? Nope! She asked me how I was doing and we caught up like normal people, but in my head she was looking at me and judging my progress.

Do you have people in your life that you want to see once you’re different in some way? Maybe you fantasize, “the next time I see them I’m going to be ________ ” It could be anything… “next time I’m going to look fabulous/have a great job/be in a fulfilling relationship” …whatever. I think my WW leader is one of those people for me. I think somewhere in the back of my mind, I decided that I the next time I saw her I was going to be significantly smaller… but she made her cameo in my life early and I wasn’t prepared!

I can laugh about it now, but in the moment I was emotional. Seeing her when I wasn’t at my “best” really made me feel like I hadn’t lost ANY weight, which of course is not true and if it was someone else saying this to me, I be telling them they were crazy for having a meltdown. But its different when its me.

Anyway, today I can be more objective– I can say that I am smaller/healthier/fitter than I was at my last WW meeting. I can say that I haven’t reached all of my fitness goals, but I’m closer. I’m eating better and working harder and I’m *this* close to having lost 40 pounds… and just because I’m not where I wanted to be by now, doesn’t mean I’m not farther along than I was before.

*sigh*

We are we so hard on ourselves?

First things first: Want to be a part of the next Plus Size Princess Fitness (#PSPfit) Bootcamp? Sign up here to be the first to know about Round II!

This weeks giveaway is a $100 giftcard to #PSPfit workout video sponsor LolaGetts (aka Lola Getts Active) they have high end plus size gym clothes and activewear that is so adorable. Want to win a $100 giftcard to LolaGetts? You’ve got two options:

1.) Watch the two minute review (below) of their best workout tops and tell me what your favorite item is in the comments section

2.) Tweet the following: Want to win a $100 giftcard? 1.) Follow @thebiggirlblog 2.) Follow @lolagettsactive 3.) RT this! http://ow.ly/kOqpQ #plussize

3.) Do both and your chances to win are doubled!

If you see something on the LolaGetts site that you like, they’re offering TBGB readers 50% off when you use coupon code PSPFIT50 at LolaGetts.com

Video by Linda (aka, @Ell_LO)

Once again we’ve had a fabulous sponsor come through to make our #PSPfit bootcamp workout videos accessible for everyone.

This weeks #PSPfit workout video is sponsored by +size activewear line, LolaGetts.com, we LOVED working out in Lola Getts and have a full review (and giveaway) of their luxe line coming on Wednesday, in the meantime… let’s get moving!

Subscribe to the PlusSizePrincessNYC youtube channel so that you can get your cardio on anytime/anyplace!

Also, I just got an email with a video of Australian +size blogger DaniMezza doing a #PSPfit workout via my YouTube channel… its the cutest thing ever! If you do the workout and record yourself, PLEASE let me know so that I can share it with everyone… big girls DO workout Read Dani’s post on her #PSPfit experience here.

I’m happy to announce that JC Penney has decided to sponsor the #PSPfit workout videos…

What does this mean?

It means that JC Penney and their Xersion Plus Size Activewear line is making it possible for our fitness videos to be accessible to everyone, not just #PSPfit Bootcamp members. If you weren’t able to register for this session of our clean eating/fitness bootcamp, you’ll miss out on a lot, but thanks to Xersion, by JCP you can still get up and get moving with us at home, in your dorm, on a business trip or wherever… no more excuses!

Big Girls DO Workout, obvi. But lots of clothing brands assume that Plus Size Princesses have no interest in physical fitness, so I give JCP a huge high five for dedicating a brand to us so that we’re not limited in what we wear to exercise.

JC Penney’s Xersion Plus Size Gym Clothes worked really well when I grabbed my girls to film some workout videos for Plus Size Princesses, I knew Xersion would fit everyone’s style, size and budget (I was able to pick up some Capri’s for $3 on sale!) Watch the video & learn the giveaway details below…

Xersion, by JC Penney has been kind enough to give you all access to the #PSPfit videos… they’ve also given me FIVE giftcards to giveaway so that you can try Xersion out for yourself. There are two ways to win:

1.) Visit the JC Penney Xersion site, choose your favorite item and leave a link to it in the comment section of this post.

2.) Tweet the following phrase: “Thanks @JCpenney for sponsoring @thebiggirlblog’s #PSPfit workout videos! Im checking out Xersion +Size Gym Clothes http://ow.ly/kaOe1″

P.S. For those of you who can get to NYC on Saturday, we’ve got $20 bootcamp tickets available (Bootcamp is from 2-4pm and your ticket gets you 1 training session with a certified trainer and 1 nutrition session with a certified nutritionist) Purchase your tix here!

You have TWO days left to register for the #PSPfit Clean Eating/Fitness Bootcamp. So far we’ve got #PSPfit Bootcampers in Australia, London and of course, NYC is representing… I hope you’ll join us!

#PSPfit Boot Camp – New York City (Purchase Membership Here)

• 6 in-person Clean Eating Nutrition Sessions with Abra Pappa
• “Eating to promote weight loss with PCOS” Guide
• 6 in-person Fitness Sessions with Trainer, Anthony Truly
• “What is Clean Eating?” Guidebook
• Weekly Recipes and Meal Plans
• Private Facebook Group Access (Daily Inspiration, Support and Accountability)
• Free #PSPfit Tshirt
• Weekly Giveaways
• $3,000 in Prizes (based on participation, not pounds lost

#PSPfit Boot Camp – Virtual (US and International, Purchase Membership Here)

• Weekly “Clean Eating” Facebook Chats with CeCe & Abra Pappa
• “Eating to promote weight loss with PCOS” Guide
• Virtual Fitness Sessions with Trainer, Anthony Truly, via YouTube & Vimeo
• “What is Clean Eating?” Guidebook
• Weekly Recipes and Meal Plans
• Private Facebook Group Access (Daily Inspiration, Support and Accountability)
• Free #PSPfit Tshirt
• Weekly Giveaways
• $3,000 in Prizes (based on participation, not pounds lost )

I’ve told you guys that my tummy is my trouble spot. I’m ready to put in the hard work to tone up and slim down in that area, but that  change wont happen overnight. In the meantime, I’m not ashamed to create to use foundation garments that give me to hourglass shape I’m looking for. SQUEEM Waist Cinchers are my favorite body shaper to use to create my ideal silhouette. SQUEEM is also a supporter of the #PSPfit Bootcmap, so over the next 6 weeks I’ll be giving away 15 of them. Want to win one?

There are three ways to win:

1.) The #PSPfit Bootcampers already got a private email with instructions on how to win your cinchers. If you’re a paid member who hasn’t gotten the email, let us know ASAP (fitness@thebiggirlblog.com)

2.) Tweet “So, @thebiggirlblog‘s #PSPfit Bootcamp is giving away Waist Cinchers from @Squeem! (Details here:ow.ly/jURRc) <—RT to win!!!”

3.) Share TheBigGirlBlog’s facebook status about this post and tag Squeem!

Lets take the 6 weeks before Memorial Day to work with a professional Nutritionist on Clean Eating & a professional Trainer on Fitness… Are you in? Sign up today! Registration ends on April 12th.

Purchase your NYC Membership here

Purchase your Virtual (Non NYC/International) membership here

Details:

#PSPfit Boot Camp – New York City

• 6 in-person Clean Eating Nutrition Sessions with Abra Pappa
• “Eating to promote weight loss with PCOS” Guide
• 6 in-person Fitness Sessions with Trainer, Anthony Truly
• “What is Clean Eating?” Guidebook
• Weekly Recipes and Meal Plans
• Private Facebook Group Access (Daily Inspiration, Support and Accountability)
• Free #PSPfit Tshirt
• Weekly Giveaways
• $3,000 in Prizes (based on participation, not pounds lost

#PSPfit Boot Camp – Virtual (US and International)

• Weekly “Clean Eating” Facebook Chats with CeCe & Abra Pappa
• “Eating to promote weight loss with PCOS” Guide
• Virtual Fitness Sessions with Trainer, Anthony Truly, via YouTube & Vimeo
• “What is Clean Eating?” Guidebook
• Weekly Recipes and Meal Plans
• Private Facebook Group Access (Daily Inspiration, Support and Accountability)
• Free #PSPfit Tshirt
• Weekly Giveaways
• $3,000 in Prizes (based on participation, not pounds lost )

Questions? fitness@thebiggirlblog.com

You’re officially invited to sign up for the #PSPfit Pre-Summer Bootcamp!

I’m very excited for the support system we’re creating… So far we’ve had people sign up from all over the US, Canada and the UK!

80% of weight loss is what you eat and clean eating has really resonated with my body (I’ve lost 12 pounds in four weeks!). Our #PSPfit bootcamp is six weeks of professional nutrition/fitness guidance from Nutritionist, Abra Pappa and Trainer, Anthony Truly. I know how expensive nutritionists and gym memberships can be, so I’m happy that I can make these things accessible to all of us at a super discounted rate.

The #PSPfit Pre-Summer Bootcamp will be 6 weeks of clean eating and fitness from April 15th-May 27th. For our NYC members, we will have weekly in person meet-ups on Saturdays from 2-4pm (that means SIX workouts with a trainer and SIX sessions with a nutritionist!) For my US/International PSP’s who can’t make it to NYC we’ll do six weekly nutrition sessions online and we’ve filmed a variety of fitness videos for you.

We’ve also got over $3,000 in prizes to giveaway. Want to see what you could win? Check out our sponsor list!

Lets take the 6 weeks before Memorial Day to really focus on Healthy Curves… Are you in? Sign up today! Registration ends on April 12th.

Purchase your NYC Membership here

Purchase your Virtual (Non NYC/International) membership here

You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other diet program to determine if it is right for your needs.

#PSPfit Boot Camp – New York City

• 6 in-person Clean Eating Nutrition Sessions with Abra Pappa

• “Eating to promote weight loss with PCOS” Guide

• 6 in-person Fitness Sessions with Trainer, Anthony Truly

• “What is Clean Eating?” Guidebook

• Weekly Recipes and Meal Plans

• Private Facebook Group Access (Daily Inspiration, Support and Accountability)

• Free #PSPfit Tshirt

• Weekly Giveaways

• Grand Prize Drawings (based on participation, not pounds lost)

#PSPfit Boot Camp – Virtual (US and International)

• Weekly “Clean Eating” Facebook Chats with CeCe & Abra Pappa

• “Eating to promote weight loss with PCOS” Guide

• Virtual Fitness Sessions with Trainer, Anthony Truly, via YouTube & Vimeo

• “What is Clean Eating?” Guidebook

• Weekly Recipes and Meal Plans

• Private Facebook Group Access (Daily Inspiration, Support and Accountability)

• Free #PSPfit Tshirt

• Weekly Giveaways

• Grand Prize Drawings (based on participation, not pounds lost )

FAQ’s

Is #PSPfit only for big girls? I’m skinny but I want to join!  #PSPfit is open to any women who want to embrace their bodies and focus on their health

What dates/times will the NYC Sessions be held? Saturdays from 2-4pm in Manhattan

If I can’t make every session in NYC, can I catch up in the virtual class? Yes! NYC participants have access to the private online groups as well

I don’t have facebook or twitter, can I still join? Email us ASAP and we can work something out fitness@thebiggirlblog.com

What is “Clean Eating”? Clean eating is avoiding all processed food, relying on fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains instead of prepackaged or fast food.

Can men join #PSPfit? Sorry guys, this is for the ladies…

Do I have to stop doing Weight Watchers? No, but I think you’ll find that Clean Eating helps you eat more while using fewer points

Do you have a question not covered above? email: fitness@thebiggirlblog.com