I’m Going to #TakeTheLeap With a Little Help from TELUS {giveaway}

Ok, ok, ok. I know, you know, we all know. January flew by and that health kick we were all going to get on ended up being only a little tap on the butt for a couple of days and then poof! It was Valentine’s Day! And now it’s the end of February, spring is on its way, and you’re starting to feel like that health kick should really be put into place.

Or is that only me?

Either way, I decided to #TakeTheLeap (get it? Leap year and all…) with TELUS and get my butt in shape.

If you have been reading Ask Mama MOE for a while, you know that I went over a year ago for a full checkup and got a surprising result. I would love to say I have made a conscious effort every day to get healthier, but the reality is it just didn’t happen.

However! I do want to point out to all the mamas out there who may be feeling they aren’t doing enough (oh, that mama guilt!).

  • If you are strolling your baby every day
  • If you pick up your baby and carry them around all day
  • If you play with them (dancing, moving, getting up and down with them)
  • If you take the kids to the park or activity and are active there
  • If you go skiing or swimming or sledding as a family

THIS ALL COUNTS.

I wasn’t giving myself enough credit for this, especially when my twins were little, but honestly, look at a mama taking care of babies and toddlers and you can get exhausted just looking at the action!

What has been lacking for me is my cardio. I need to get my heart pumping. What really made me understand just how active, or inactive, I was being, was taking a look and monitoring my steps with a FitBit. Working from home has its many advantages, but one disadvantage is that you can get into a habit of…not…moving.

I can get into the zone and type and follow up with e-mails and be so productive, without realizing I have not moved from my desk in hours! So along with the Fitbit monitoring your steps in a day, another great tip is that it can give you little reminders throughout the day to get moving! You can create calls to action with your app.

What Makes You Take The Leap?

When you decided to have a baby, it was a massive leap of faith. You had to consciously decide to trust in something greater than you and go for it. And if you are like me, you might very well have been scared. The unknown is scary! (And I say unknown because no matter how much you know, having your own baby is your unknown!).

And you know what else? When I was pregnant I ate right, and went to swimming classes, I walked, I moved, and it was all for the benefit of baby. So what is preventing me from taking that much care now – for myself?

Makes you think.

So the good people at TELUS are helping me with their awesome gadgets, geared to help you get fit. What I love about TELUS is you can go to their Learning Centres and get the best information and advice for your lifestyle and gadget needs. Not tech savvy? TELUS experts will help you set up your gear to get you started. Here’s what I’m going with:

Fitbit Charge HR TELUS

 

My Fitbit is perfect for helping me check myself and get moving more. Like I said, I’m setting reminders during the day to help me get up and move. I’m also tracking my sleep because I know I need to sleep more. The Fitbit Charge HR also tracks your heart rate – perfect for workouts.

The Fitbit Aria Scale is my newest gadget available at TELUS, and it works with the Fitbit. Not only is it a digital scale, it also tracks your BMI (which is more important), as well as a slew of other amazing features, such as checking your air quality in your room!

I’m getting myself hooked up and ready to get fit for my health, for this new year, for my children, for my future. Here are some little facts about fitness gear and wearables, and what they can do for your motivation:

  • The majority (57 per cent) of consumers said the ability to self-monitor was a major factor in their purchase of a fitness wearable (Nielsen)
  • Fifty-two per cent of wearable owners primarily use their devices to stay motivated to exercise and stay healthy (MaRS)
  • Nearly three-quarters of current exercise app users are more active than those who stopped or never used their apps (Journal of Medical Research)

GIVEAWAY!

TELUS wants to help you take the leap this year so they are offering my readers a chance to win a FitBit Charge HR! This is a fantastic wearable, perfect to start your journey in getting healthier this year.

This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and will end March 14th at 11:59pm. Good luck to all!!

To enter, please fill the form out below:

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104 comments

Lori February 29, 2016 at 10:05 pm

My family motivates me to #TakeTheLeap ! They mean the world to me!

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Silvia D February 29, 2016 at 10:10 pm

My husband and kids motivate me to #TakeTheLeap .

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Darwin February 29, 2016 at 10:13 pm

My family motivates me to always take the leap and do better.

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Brenda Penton February 29, 2016 at 11:10 pm

I motivate myself to take the leap. I want to feel good about myself.

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Anne Taylor February 29, 2016 at 11:41 pm

My grandchildren motivate me to take the leap!

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Florence C March 1, 2016 at 1:27 am

My family motivates me to take the leap.

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Natasha March 1, 2016 at 2:03 am

My health is important to me because I need to be there for my children, they are my cheerleaders

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Corinna March 1, 2016 at 2:24 am

We’re going to Disney for our first (and likely only) time this spring! I’m motivated to get to my goal I set for myself last February before our trip.

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Tammy Dalley March 1, 2016 at 2:50 am

I motivate myself to take the leap!

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Shannon Heitt March 1, 2016 at 3:20 am

My family motivates me

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Nancy J Montgomery March 1, 2016 at 6:00 am

Often necessity motivates me to take a leap.

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missbobloblaw March 1, 2016 at 7:04 am

My kids always motivate me!

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suzi March 1, 2016 at 12:07 pm

Realizing how much it can change my life, even if I don’t want to do it I know it is best!

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Amy Heffernan March 1, 2016 at 2:46 pm

My kids!

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Joseph Dawe March 1, 2016 at 2:47 pm

My wife!! Being healthy to be around for her!

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nick March 1, 2016 at 2:50 pm

I want to feel good about myself so I will motivate myself to take a leap

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ginette4 March 1, 2016 at 9:40 pm

Getting into shape and looking out for my health

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Melinda Jana March 1, 2016 at 10:30 pm

my family motivates me to be healthier

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Athena March 1, 2016 at 11:31 pm

Wanting to feel better about myself

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Cheryl March 2, 2016 at 12:00 am

My husband and kids motivate me

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Karla Sceviour March 2, 2016 at 12:22 am

I am trying to get in shape and feel better about myself,so I motivate myself to take the leap!

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jaimeem March 2, 2016 at 12:45 pm

I would really just like to get healthier.

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susan March 2, 2016 at 5:36 pm

Honestly, just hoping to get toned up and feel healthier!

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Andrea March 2, 2016 at 11:29 pm

My family motivates me!!

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em March 3, 2016 at 2:39 am

I encourage myself to keep moving

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Cathy C March 3, 2016 at 3:49 pm

Sunny weather so I can get out and take walks, and spring more than new years is a motivating time for me.

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nicolthepickle (Nicole Graham) March 3, 2016 at 4:45 pm

My husband motivates me.

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S Kelly March 3, 2016 at 4:58 pm

I want to get fit with Fitbit and want to win a CHARGE HR.

I am loving your Blog

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Julie Bolduc March 3, 2016 at 4:58 pm

My kids for sure

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lori b March 3, 2016 at 5:27 pm

being able to be here motivates me to take the leap for a better me

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Anita Vanosdol March 3, 2016 at 7:10 pm

My daughter encourages me!! I want to be healthier, happier & gain more energy for her!

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Nicole Jubleew March 3, 2016 at 11:48 pm

My hopes and dreams motivate me to take a leap.

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Nicole Jubleew March 4, 2016 at 12:03 am

My hopes and dreams motivate me to take the leap.

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michelle matta March 4, 2016 at 12:38 am

Great mentors to show me I can do it, and a great family around me to show me why I want to

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Rebby March 4, 2016 at 4:24 am

My family motivates me to take the Leap!

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Amie March 4, 2016 at 6:07 am

My family , my kids , my dog even , i just want to be around as long as I can with my loved ones 🙂

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Darlene Schuller March 4, 2016 at 3:13 pm

Honestly, … aging. I’m 45, as each birthday rolls around it gets a bit scarier!

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ivy pluchinsky March 4, 2016 at 6:18 pm

my family motivates me to take the leap

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M March 4, 2016 at 6:32 pm

My family motivates me

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Lucy March 4, 2016 at 7:19 pm

Excitement for the future

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maria March 4, 2016 at 11:48 pm

My health motivates me!

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Melissa Greco March 5, 2016 at 3:13 am

Seeing others around me taking strides to be better, it motivates me to try harder

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Jenness M March 5, 2016 at 4:36 pm

My health motivates me to take a leap!

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Cheryl B March 5, 2016 at 6:09 pm

I am motivating myself to take the leap!

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Lushka Smith March 5, 2016 at 7:08 pm

My age, not getting any younger. LOL

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Lina Policelli March 5, 2016 at 9:09 pm

My family motivates me to take the leap!

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Kristine Barrett March 6, 2016 at 1:10 am

My three little girls! They motivate me to take care of myself so I can be the best mommy I can be!

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Eldon March 6, 2016 at 1:55 am

My health motivates me

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caryn s March 6, 2016 at 3:10 am

My kids motivate me to live a healthy live!

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Michelle Policelli March 6, 2016 at 3:50 pm

My family motivates me 🙂

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SUMMER PLEWES March 6, 2016 at 4:23 pm

My family motivates me to take a leap!

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Mark V March 6, 2016 at 4:35 pm

my girls motivate me

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DaveO March 6, 2016 at 4:47 pm

Staying strong and healthy motivates me.

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Lushka Smith March 6, 2016 at 7:08 pm

Oops I misspelled my twitter name on the form, should be @carollushka

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tanyab79 March 6, 2016 at 8:03 pm

My better half Jay motivates me a lot. My family as well.

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NicoleEmma March 6, 2016 at 10:42 pm

I find I have more energy when I get workouts in. I need to make time for them again so I feel energized!

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Jonnie March 6, 2016 at 11:58 pm

The energy and confidence boost I get from exercising inspires me to take the leap

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Bailey Dexter March 7, 2016 at 12:19 am

My Hubby motivates me to take a leap! One year of chemo & he is doing so well with excerising. We do it everyday now!

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Krista M March 7, 2016 at 12:48 am

My kids are my inspiration to take the leap! I think it’s important to have a family being healthy & exercising together, encouraging one another with smiles & laughter!

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Jenny Major March 7, 2016 at 2:28 am

to motivate myself

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Sarah March 7, 2016 at 3:23 am

My family most of the time. 🙂

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Courtney March 7, 2016 at 12:15 pm

My children do! I want/need to be able to keep up with them!

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Juliee Fitze March 7, 2016 at 12:28 pm

My grandchildren motive me to #TakeTheLeap

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Maritess S March 7, 2016 at 3:03 pm

My girls motivate me. They are the one that pushes me to be active, go outdoor to walk or bike, go swimming or to the park with our Golden Retriever.

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Sunshine G March 7, 2016 at 5:18 pm

Restlessness motivates me – I get a bit antsy if I haven’t been outside walking at least once a day!

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Wendy hutton March 7, 2016 at 5:28 pm

my family and friends motivate me

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leana March 7, 2016 at 6:19 pm

Having my daughter watching and emulating me encourages me to take the leap!

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Barb W March 7, 2016 at 8:27 pm

My son!

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Lisa Neutel March 8, 2016 at 12:28 am

the sunshine and warm weather along with my family help me to #TaketheLeap

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Yuen C March 8, 2016 at 4:35 am

My best friend!

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brandon forsyth March 8, 2016 at 8:04 am

My family

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Pam March 8, 2016 at 3:05 pm

My students motivate with their energy and enthusiasm for life.

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Julie-Lynne McCann March 9, 2016 at 12:10 am

My hubby…has survived fatal cancer twice along with other things…he is here smiling & loving life …life is too short to let go!!

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JAckie M March 9, 2016 at 1:02 am

I’m motivated when I’m trying to improve my lifestyle.

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heidi c. March 9, 2016 at 1:49 am

My hubby and my four kids are my motivation.

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Josh S March 9, 2016 at 3:21 am

My family motivates me. They are always there to help and cheer me on.

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Luzviminda Gunter-Smith March 9, 2016 at 12:57 pm

My loving family encourage and motivates me to take the leap and be fit. I DO IT FOR THEM AND MYSELF OF COURSE.

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Chris Stockford March 9, 2016 at 4:45 pm

Just the hard work and dedication to achieve results

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Maria March 9, 2016 at 6:36 pm

My health and my family

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kelly rae March 9, 2016 at 7:37 pm

daily app reminds me to keep going

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Katharine W March 10, 2016 at 1:20 am

The support of my boyfriend and close friends and family help me take the leap.

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Jen C (@JusticeSadie) March 10, 2016 at 5:11 am

Staying healthy for myself and my Family! If you have your health you have everything

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Jordana March 10, 2016 at 2:38 pm

Since starting to exercise and eat clean almost a year ago, my energy levels are higher than they’ve ever been. I’m able to keep up with my family. I am more productive in my every day life. That’s what motivates me- knowing that I am a better version of myself when I am taking care of myself.

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Jenn March 10, 2016 at 4:13 pm

I’m motivated to take the leap by my friends and family who are working every day to make themselves healthier!

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Julia Gabriel March 10, 2016 at 4:13 pm

Friends who are leaping encourage me to jump off the ledge myself!

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Bita Guzman March 10, 2016 at 4:45 pm

My girls and my foxy friends!

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Lisa A. March 10, 2016 at 5:26 pm

My family motivates me. My kids are busy little athletes & I’ve even had them join me in road races (which made my heart happy). To see them so active motivates me to maintain my healthy lifestyle.

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Yashy March 10, 2016 at 5:46 pm

This is going to be my year… I’ve made diet changes and sleep is the next one I need to tackle and a fitbit would really help in that dept. and the following one…active lifestyle.

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Clair P March 10, 2016 at 7:22 pm

my kids

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heather sibley March 11, 2016 at 5:45 am

My husband and my dog motivate me to get moving and take a leap.

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Carolyn March 11, 2016 at 3:41 pm

my daughter as I want to enjoy life for a long time with her

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Barry C. March 12, 2016 at 1:10 am

Got my wife a fitbit for Christmas and i am sure it would help me get in better shape for golf season 🙂

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Bree March 12, 2016 at 1:25 am

My family motivates me to #TakeTheLeap!

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maryd March 13, 2016 at 12:29 am

The fact that our stupid clocks go forward and backwards twice a year and I dont wanna get a heart attack or a stroke during the change.

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gene d March 13, 2016 at 2:06 pm

just making exercise a part of my daily routine

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Mel D March 13, 2016 at 3:12 pm

My kids motivate me to #TakeTheLeap

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Kristen March 13, 2016 at 5:02 pm

Wanting to feel stronger and have more stamina motivates me to exercise.

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Jennifer Beckett March 13, 2016 at 8:17 pm

The mirror motivates me, LOL. 😉

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beth March 13, 2016 at 8:27 pm

Im motivated by my family 🙂

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Tracy D March 13, 2016 at 9:01 pm

That internal feeling of excitement and purpose!

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Erica Seaman March 14, 2016 at 12:57 am

The thought of putting on my bathing suit has inspired me to take a leap!!

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Sabrina Tong March 14, 2016 at 3:34 am

To take a leap, I kind of give up on doing nothing to step out of my comfort zone.

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Erica Seaman April 24, 2016 at 1:26 pm

I was the winner of this FitBit Charge and I am enjoying it immensely!!!! Thank you so much for allowing me to have this wonderful gift, I would never have bought one for myself. 🙂 #TakeTheLeap

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Julia a.k.a Mama MOE April 25, 2016 at 3:57 am

So happy to hear you are enjoying your win!

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