So far we have over 100 entries for our Let Freedom ‘Bling’ contest! 

Keep ‘em coming and tell your friends to enter, too!

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Okay, so on July 3th I declared that, beginning July 4th, we should all celebrate our independence from Ana (and/or Mia) by doing nice things for ourselves and not allowing our minds to sink into a cesspool of ED-related negativity. 

On day one, I really kicked Ana’s scrawny butt.  Woo hoo!

However, I must admit that by day five (yesterday), my enthusiasm for the project had waned. 

Honestly, it became tough to be nice to myself!  My comfort zone is to revert into self-criticism; but I tried to still do some nice things. 

Here’s how I celebrated my independence from Ana yesterday… and how I DIDN’T celebrate… on Day Five:

GOOD STUFF I DID ON 7/8/2008:

• Ran outside for about 25 minutes — many hills.  Very nice. 
• Grazed throughout the day on whatever my body wanted – veggie juice, bread, fruits, shoofly pie (YUM!), sandwiches.
• Went to see a play starring a number of my friends and acquaintances.  Fun stuff! 

NOT-SO-GOOD STUFF I DID ON 7/8/2008:

• Kept looking in the mirror and obsessing about my thighs.  Couldn’t stop staring and wondering why I am so huge right now.
• Focused a lot of negative attention on how much my lower tummy bulges despite my fitness regimen. 

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Let Freedom ‘Bling’ Contest!

So you like jewelry. And you want to kick Ana’s (or Mia’s) scrawny butt by making women around the world feel beautiful in their own skin. 

Why not show your commitment to encouraging better body images in females by giving away a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted set of earrings to your favorite gal?

Up for grabs are these gorgeous, sparkling Carnelian briolette earrings.  They are one of a kind by Lambchop Bijoux designer, Erika Shoemaker.

Ms. Shoemaker relocated her business from Ventura, CA, three years ago and has since designed for bridal parties, custom one-offs and, more recently, has provided her pieces for charitable donations.

These 14k GF Spanish Carnelian drop earrings are accented by faceted Blue Topaz with Amber glass beads. They are the perfect length for wearing to the office, yet they transition easily into evening wear.

The retail price is $48, but the winner of this contest will receive them as a complimentary gift!

Here’s how to win these dangling beauties:

• From today until July 17, 2008, midnight (EDT), I am inviting you to leave a comment telling me who you would give these earrings to and why you’d give them to that person. (Yes, you can say you’d keep them… and no one would blame you!  Just make sure you tell us why you deserve ‘em!)

On or around July 18, 2008, I’ll use a random number generator to pick a winner and will announce it ASAP.

Easy, right?

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention something else that should REALLY get everyone excited…

All profits from the sales of Lambchop Bijoux are dedicated to providing treatment for the designer, Ms. Shoemaker, in her recovery from anorexia.

Ms. Shoemaker is currently reviewing IP (in-patient) programs, and wants her clients to know that every purchase helps! So for the month of July and August, receive a generous 25% off of all Lambchop Bijoux items, in addition to Free Shipping!

You can visit Ms. Shoemaker’s website at www.lambchopbijoux.com to view the current collection, or log on to http://chewzlife.blogspot.com/ and click on the Flickr box to the right, where you will be able to view past collections, including other available pieces.  Her creations are one of a kind, so if you have an idea, please share – she’d love to work collaboratively with you to design something totally unique.

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Celebrate Independence from EDs: “Let Freedom ‘Bling’” Contest!