I'm a chubby chick who recently turned 40... and I'm tired of being fat and miserable! Come along and share my journey to lose 200 pounds and gain a healthier and happier me by simply taking it one day at a time and doing the best that I can each day!
Hey, everyone! My blogroll is still a work in progress... and I am by no means even close to completing it. If you're one of my many faithful blog buddies... and your blog is not posted yet... don't worry. I just haven't gotten it added to the list yet... but I will!
Also, in order to make it easier for all of us to find fellow-bloggers who share similar weight loss goals, weight loss plans, etc., I'd like to open up the comments section of this post specifically for all of you to leave the following information. Together, we will be creating a "blog directory" of sorts. Your input is needed to make this a success!
Just copy and paste the format below into the comments section, and fill in your information. I'll be the first one, so just follow my lead. If there's any info. you'd like to add or omit, please feel free.
BLOG TITLE: AGE/SEX: STARTING WEIGHT: WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: POUNDS LOST TO DATE: EXERCISE ROUTINE: ADVICE/TIPS:
(If your blog is listed, please check out the link. If your blog address or title has changed, or any other corrections need to be made, please let me know and I will take care of it ASAP. Thanks!)
Work it out
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*Saturday-* 5 mile run (race) in 49:31
*Monday-* 45 min treadmill (4.75 miles)
*Tuesday-* 45 min spin class; 10 min push-ups/abs
*Wednesday-* 30 min tread...
i wish i had some cheese
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So I was recently asked how I am doing or what's up!?Well my oldest has hit the road driving and going to a school to learn. I'm trying to juggle our schedul...
Fog and Games
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It's the 4th of July tomorrow, which means that sometime over the weekend
I'll have all sorts of cheeky pictures to share from the parade and
whatnot... bu...
4th of July Challenge
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A few months ago I joined Chubby Chick's 4th of July Challenge with the goal
to lose 25 lbs. I lost 11.2. I missed another challenge goal. However, I
belie...
Little-a-This
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Time fly by this morning as I prepped to leave town. It is THE MOST gorgeous
day outside!! Cool and breezy yet still summertime warm. I wanted to take my
w...
Hello Sunshine ...
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Where have you been hiding? Did you forget it's summer here in New England?
We haven't seen much of you for the past month or so. It's been foggy,
rainy, d...
It's Friday I'm in Love
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Monday you can fall apart
Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart
Oh, Thursday doesn't even start
It's Friday I'm in love
I'm in love 7 days a week. :) All these ...
I Can't Read
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Ang clearly stated to write our blog name on a piece of notebook paper with the photo to prove it's our scale. Well, I used frog paper, hope that's okay. ;-)...
Life Happening In July
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This is just what I have on the calendar to do right now… what comes along
is yet to be determined… July 1st – 5th Dale On Call July 1st 6:30 pm
Billings ...
Friday Fun Day
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Just checking in... I have the day off work so I am not long for blogland. I
just watched my twins "graduate" from swimming class, and my eldest finally
br...
Inspired by Miz Fit
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Once again Carla has inspired me.Today her post is on the topic You are what you repeatedly do.We are what we repeatedly do. Is that what we want to be? Ar...
This should hold you while I make potato salad
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Hey everybody! Want to come to our Fourth of July cookout? And the pile into
my van and drive to the town playing field to watch the fireworks?
What could...
That Cosmopolitan Girl, 1887
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Here is what the well-dressed modern young woman might have been wearing
under her fashionable dress in the late 1880s. And these undergarments are
both hy...
Step 4,169,265
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I worked late yesterday, but I got some steps in after work by taking August
to the local park. He wanted to play freeze tag, and for the first time, I
th...
A post about nothing, everything and change!
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I’ve been having a hard time blogging lately. My blog has evolved from a
weightloss blog to a ??? blog. There’s the problem, the ????. I don’t
know th...
Challenge Results
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For the challenge set forth on January 2, 2009 to July 3, 2009 between
Randall and Pam:
Pam lost a total of 57.2 pounds, or 15.89% of her body weight
Rand...
Today's rambling....
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Today's exercise will focus on triceps :) Overhead tricep extension, lying
tricep extension and some tricep kickbacks!! I know i will feel these
tomorrow.
...
Fourth of July Challenge Final Check In
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[image: Photobucket]
Just a reminder to all Fourth of July Challenge Members...
Please be sure to stop by the Fourth of July Challenge blog today for the
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Final Check In
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[image: Photobucket]
Wow! I cannot believe that this is the final check-in post for the Fourth of
July Challenge! How in the world did these weeks go by so...
Rafael Nadal
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The Wimbledon tennis championships are in full swing right now. We’re about
to go into the semi finals today! Very exciting. Britain is ruled by ‘Murray
ma...
BLT Pasta Salad
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I found this recipe in the June issue of Food Network Magazine.
You know, it was the one with the giant, mouth-watering photo of a burger on
the cover? Mmm...
Conditions: A-OK!
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It’s been a good week for running so far! As you can see from the picture
above conditions have been just about perfect for running here in Auckland.
I we...
It's been a great couple of days :)
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Last night I did get my workout in. I slept like a baby. Well, until my own
little baby starting coughing. Slipped her some meds to stop it... passed
back ...
Eggs and Me
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Early in the spring, I noticed that a robin had built a nest on the
underside of our backyard deck. It was a messy little nest, but the cool
thing was that...
Day 3 Update...
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THESE THREE JARS ARE OFF LIMITS! Ok ok, so I did have a meringue. But they
are no worries- I could eat that ENTIRE jar of pretzels...oh yes I can! lol
Thes...
Which Genes in Our DNA Affect Weight Issues?
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This is a guest post by Dena White. Studies are currently underway to
establish which genes are responsible for how our bodies process fat and
nutrients. T...
A Little Update!
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It's been so nice having these last couple of days off. For some reason,
when Mike is away, I sleep diagonally and make a MESS of the bed when I'm
sleeping...
Day 2- Luck!
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Today I woke up at 4:13am
I hate waking up when the ending numbers are 13. Yuck!!
I fed the baby and then walked the dog. It was raining outside, so I open...
My "plateau"
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This is a post I wrote for www.healthybodyclub.com.au
Many of you who have been here for a while know that I spent about a year at
the same weight! Now tha...
Feeling much better... long week
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So on monday I was feeling rather ill, I had a headache and took excedrin
for the pain and that just made me feel worse. Apperently I cannot take pain
meds...
Burning Calories!
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Yup! Burning calories doing something other than biking! 514 to be exact
according to www.myfitnesspal.com. Must have worked since I was down another
poun...
A Fun Day ...Lessons Learned
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Hi guys!! I had a GREAT time on Parliament Hill yesterday celebrating Canada Day with my family!! It was wonderful.So yesterday, I decided that I was going t...
On the Book Winner and Gym Barfing
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So sorry for the delay in posting the winner of the Younger (Thinner) You
Diet by Eric R. Braverman, MD. I've had network "issues" today, in addition
to th...
End of Month Weigh In
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Well this is my monthly check in for weight loss. I have been way, way, up
this month. I think the highest weight was one I didn't even see because I
was a...
At the mall with Natalia
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I was at the mall on Thursday with Natalia and she brought her four year old
son J, we hung out in the kids play area and chatted while he had fun.
Nat to ...
Show Me The Money
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I guess the report came out yesterday that the obesity rate in this country
is one in four adults. Wow - that is shocking, especially when you realize
they...
Planning for the weekend
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I've been on track and feeling well. We had hubby's mom and dad over
yesterday for dinner and to celebrate both their birthdays, mother's day and
father's ...
24 hours of red hot heat and red hot anger
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There are some very very very crazy people in my work life, so the last 24
hours have been hideously stressful.
Why do some people turn a simple work issu...
Day ??? - I'm a bad blogger!
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OMG - I can't believe I haven't updated my blog in over a week! Where has the time gone? This summer is cruising by at warp speed. So far it's been filled wi...
Free Ronzoni Pasta at Meijer
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This week at Meijer the Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta is part of the 10 for $10
sale. You can use the $1 off 2 coupon from4-05 Smartsource that
expires 07-3...
Thursday - things to do.
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Hi friends.
Yesterday was a good day. I picked up the contacts but haven't had them in
yet. I should do that soon, but it isn't a good day for it because...
Friday's Fabulous Find!... on Thursday!
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Hello Everyone! I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July! I'm posting
early because I have a busy weekend planned!
Bath & Body Works anyone? How about ...
advice and early mornings...
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Today I was wide awake at 5am!!! Could not go back to sleep which made me
really sad. I love to frickin' sleep. I need like 9 hours minimum to
function l...
Gym, Uninterrupted
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Today marks the 28th consecutive day of going to the gym. I never used to go
to the gym every day of the week until about a month ago. It wasn’t a
conscio...
I slipped
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So I slipped up a bit when I got off work last night. I’m not quitting or
giving up and I’ve done just fine since then. I just wanted to fess up. I
did ...
Our Family Getaway
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It has been a very long time since I posted here or read your blogs! I've
really missed my bloggy friends, it has been one heck of a busy summer! My
family...
Memories of My Kids
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Many people talk about missing the small things or not enjoying the day to
day routines of their families. Memories are forgotten or not passed on.
Life ge...
BENIGN!!!
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ALL IS WELL!!! The doctor called a few minutes ago and said it was benign.
I've had abscesses in both of my armpits in the past, the most recent one in
my ...
So proud...
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This is a real quick post, but I just couldn't go to bed without sharing.
Our two nieces are spending the night tonight and the three girls often get
up to...
2009 Halfway Point/Goals Check In
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Today is July 1, 2009. We are at the halfway point of 2009.
Instead of having you go pack and read my New Year's post I copy & pasted my
goals. They are li...
Brave
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I had to decide today if I wanted to be brave and face the scale. I knew it
probably wouldnt be good, but sometimes Im surprised. Unfortunately it was
not ...
under rug swept
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Sorry for the crappy quality. I had to beg Tricia to send this chat to me,
so I added her name in Paint so it'd be less confusing. But then I went and
wrot...
Operation Beautiful
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I love Post It Notes. They come in very handy, especially for writing down
reminders of things to do and also motivational reminders to keep me on my
lifes...
Prodigal blah blah blah....
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I really appreciate all the well wishes and emails encouraging me to come
back. I really wish I hadn't lost so much motivation. It turned out to be a
lot m...
Happy Hump Day
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I am all smiles this morning for sure. Today is my Friday, as I have taken
tomorrow & Friday off of work. I haven't been in bed before midnight one day
...
Get out of my yard!
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A husky man with a little dog walks past my back porch every night at
7:15pm. Sometimes he is reading a book, other times he is playing a
hand-held video...
Post-it Revolution Props
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First of all, if any of you have participated in Operation Beautiful, you
understand the “high” that you get from leaving your “good deed” note. I *
still...
Happy Canada Day!
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July 1st is Canada Day. Today I'm going to celebrate living in a beautiful
country where citizens can live in freedom and relative peace. I'm always
especi...
details
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For those who wanted more details on my pretty new bike here is the link to
the website. I am leaving tomorrow for our annual family camping trip. I
have p...
Sloth and Superfood Salad
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I'm home alone this week so I'm relishing the chance to be slovenly. My friends bitch about sloppy man companions but I have the opposite scenario. Dr G, typ...
HYC Check In
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This morning showed a modest loss - only .4 - which proves that for my body,
walking an hour a day just isn't cutting it. My hubby returns home tonight,
an...
Til you get enough summer
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I was away for half the weekend, but I got back in time to catch a little of
this weird and totally-awkward-to-watch author meltdown on Twitter
yesterday. ...
The Longest Meme In The World
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This is the LONGEST meme in the history of the world! Found at Dina's BASICS
- this may take me all day to fill out. I'm starting at 9:54 am and will
work ...
life
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*Its really nice to be back at work. Love the night shift. Miss my family,
but I know MIchael needs time with baby girl and doing well. To think that
he ha...
Absenteeism and busyism
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I'm still here! Life has been super hectic with the move, the wedding and
growing a foetus! We are also without Internet in the new flat for a week so
this...
Free stuff!
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Today at the gym we did my weight/measurements for my first 6 weeks. To be
honest, I knew my weight wouldn't be down (and my trainer explained that it
woul...
Graduated!
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Hey everyone! I finally graduated. Hooray. I don't have a lot to post right now, I'm busy trying to learn how to tweet today. I'm such a nerd. Thanks for inv...
Bodybugg update
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Well, I’ve finished my second full week wearing this little gem. Last week I
figured I’d lose about 1.5 pounds so when I lost only .2 I was pretty upset.
I...
New plan (again)
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I met with a nutrionist and I feel more together again. I have a plan and
some new goals. I had alittle bit of a wake up call during my meeting.
There a...
A Case of the Moooondays
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It's Groundhog Day. I got on the scale this morning and it said 233.0 which
means a total change of zilch this week. I was a little taken aback because
I d...
It's Official!
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I'm moving! I've decided to give wordpress a chance. So going forward you
can find me at:
http://pointsandpounds.wordpress.com
But I won't be deleting thi...
Universal Health Care Coverage
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Now through the end of July, you will have the ability to vote on whether or
not the United States should implement a bill that allows every American to
ha...
Summer summer summertime
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I'm here at the beach, and it is gorgeous. The water is warm and wonderful,
the sun is bright and hot. The kids are having a fabulous time playing in
the...
Baby frowns are so cute
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Baby frowns are so cute Originally uploaded by Williams_mummy I love my
little boys smiles(still can’t catch a proper one on film!) but you know
what - I j...
Weigh in: 3 lost, 163.1 to go
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I was suprised to see this loss. I didn't get any exercise in this week.
Food wasn't perfect but I tried to do as well as I could. I continue to
struggle ...
The Horror of it all!!!
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Well, I am back from a week of camping. Which may or may not have involved
some roasted marshmallows. And my Dad's yummy beef roast over the fire, with
mas...
PYT
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geesh, what a week! besides the metro accident on monday - we've lost 3
great people in a matter of days... first ed... then farrah... and now
michael... i...
gastric bypass.
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Gastric bypass, while I would love to have it done, it is not an option for
me, aside from insurance not covering it, no money to pay out of
pocket,looking...
Escaping the Mummy Dance Mindset.
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I’m in here somewhere. Nobody sees me, but I’m here, hidden beneath layers
created by far more than I even care about anymore. What people see now is
the a...
Growing Old Gracefully
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I just came across this picture of myself and my husband on my computer. It
was taken four years ago in Boston when we were dating. It looks innocent
enoug...
Dessert Time ~ sharing a few of my favorite recipes!
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Anyone who knows me knows that I am "the" dessert queen! I figured that I
would share a few of my favorite WW sweet recipes...they are ones that I've
seen ...
Wednesday
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Started tracking stricter today because I was up a pound yesterday at my
weigh-in. I think it was due to the fact that I had a high sodium lunch on
Monday...
Ouch!
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So I finally got in to see the hand specialist for my carpal tunnel
yesterday. They took x-rays and determined that the carpal tunnel was indeed
getting wo...
Weigh In Wednesday
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Weigh in Wednesday - that sounds good! That shall be my day to update this blog. I took a picture of the scale this morning. The result is good! I also weig...
Three and a half months later....
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and I even managed to lose 7.6 pounds.
I gotta tell you, I super burned-out on blogging. Both my blogs. Just up and
got pooped. Got pooped of emails, too, ...
Its June and its HOT...but I'm still surviving...
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It’s been awhile since my last post, but life has continued on much the
same. I did write out a long post last week, but as soon as I hit "post", it
disapp...
Ugh, Could We Please Do Away With All Of The Drama?
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Well, my heart monitor scan came back normal. The irony of the situation is,
that the few days after the holter monitor was removed, my heart palpitated
li...
To blog or not to blog...
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Okay, lets get to the reasons I am considering giving up on blogging...
I started to think about why I started this blog in the first place. I
wanted to ha...
Some great inspiration
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271 this morning, that means I've lost 7 pounds in 8 days. YAY!!!
Some things that I have changed:
*I'm eating about every two to three hours now. I make ...
3 months?!?!?!
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Yep, it's been 3 months since I last posted.
I get on here EVERY single day, but I am just too lazy to post. I won't say
nothing exciting has been hap...
A Brief Update
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I miss my blog. Plain and simple. I enjoyed having so much time that I could
post endless amounts of stuff for everyone to read and enjoy. Unfortunately,
w...
I got nailed
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Yup. 7 miles into an awesome 15 mile plus ride and I got nailed. I ran right
over a roofing nail and it went through my brand new tube on the back tire.
We...
Are you Serious????
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Today I made a quick trip to walmart to pick up some stuff, and I always end
up getting a cold drink out of the end displays...well I LOVE Sunkist, so I
g...
Shrinking Days Of Summer Weigh In #3
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Yep, it's that time of the week again. I wish I had a bigger loss to
report, but a loss is a loss nonetheless. I am down 1 pound again this week.
Here's h...
MOVED
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I've decided to discontinue this blog. I've started a new blog for all my
postings (photos, ramblings, memes, weightloss) and hope you'll follow me
there!
...
Weekend Eats
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I had a nice weekend. Got a couple of workouts in (boot camp and a run/walk
Saturday morning). I've got to get back on program better though....
What 100+ lbs Weight Loss Looks Like
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Before:
[image: Photobucket]
After (with my youngest son):
[image: Becky & Cameron2 14 June 09]
I still have weight left to lose, but I'm starting to l...
Continuing the Journey
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I haven't been on this blog in quite a while, over a year I think. Right
now, I have not been a part of OA for a while. The group I was a part of was
n...
other blog
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Hey ya'll in case you were wondering why you couldn't access my other blog,
it's because I've gone all private and stuff. If you want access, shoot me
an e...
Dr. Phil Called.....
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*I really am still here.* Just up to my elbows and other nether parts in
primer and plaster dust. We SO want to be in the new place before summer is
over....
ate 4 chocolate bars today....
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didn't have lunch-- but ate lots of chocolate.....
bad- no willpower- going to boot camp tomorrow am
then a busy weekend ahead- Friday BBQ1, Saturday Fle...
This and that...
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I have some time this morning to just blog about everything... mainly for my
own sanity I think. Sometimes it helps me figure things out if I just get it
d...
its been awhile
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Hey,
so its been awhile........i figured id write a post for mrs lucy luc since
shes wondering whats going on with me! what have i been up too well not to...
Older Than Dirt!!
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My friend Angie (Love The Prim Look) sent this to me. I cant believe how
many I remember LOL I hope you all enjoy it too!!
'Someone asked the other day, ...
Keepin' On
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Still here! Just checking in! All is well on the homefront. Griffin is
already a two and half month old 13lb meatloaf and the cutest baby ever!
Trust me wh...
4 year old college professor
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I love to read, and one of my favorite books is “The Pokey little Puppy”.
Did you ever notice a little kid can ask you to read to the *same* book at
bedtim...
Thank you so much for the great support :)
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Hi everyone, bad bad blogger sorry!
Pretty much we are waiting for our hearing which will happen the end of
July, our lawyer says we have a slamdunk case....
FFL (Fat For Life)
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Okay so the reason for my absence hasn't been because I am doing so
fantastic that I wanted to surprise all of you with a big loss and wow
everyone. I was...
Gray dreary days
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Living where I do, we don't get many gray dreary days. When we lived in New
England, we would get several of them throughout the summer. We miss them. I
ab...
Bi Polar
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I was watching a show and I thought about my Bi polar disorder,its kind of
nuts but my husband is OCD and a recovering drug addicted and I am about as
Bi-P...
My Life in a Nutshell (recent catchup)
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I meet a gal, thought we could be good friends. (it has been a long time
since I've had a "girl" friend). Hung out all the time. She was great. She
started...
Finally!
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In December of 1994, my friend (and co-teacher) and I were attempting to
make Christmas cookies in the kitchen of my apartment in Tokyo. We were
full of ...
Hello? Is there anybody out there?
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I need help.I'm sinking.I rejoined WW and I'm still sinking.I spent the entire weekend eating my face off and kept mumbling to myself "I'll start again on Mo...
Ok I'll admit it
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I'm currently coming to terms with something...
I'm severely depressed, more a situational, rather than a chemical
depression I do believe, but never the l...
Break Time
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I need a break. Honestly. The past few weeks for me have been draining. I
have watched as the scale has stayed the same with only just the slightest
change...
Arise at Pinelake....
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Last night 2 friends of mine and I decided to go to Pinelake to the Arise
Womens Service. It featured Barbie Bassett. On the way i wasn't quite sure
what i...
#102 - Underwear
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Underwear? You ask. It's true. This is one of those little odd reasons I
hate being fat... underwear. As a fat woman I find myself faced with the
dilemma o...
Update
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This blog is no longer in use; though the recipes are open for anyone to
use. Due to numerous reasons I have decided to start blogging anonymously
instead ...
Good Intentions
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I know I said I would try to update my blog at least once a week but that
hasn't happened. I barely have time to do anything. By the time I get home
from w...
Wednesday Weigh In ....First WI at Weight Watchers!
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*Well it was my first weigh in since being back on weight watchers and I am
proud to announce that I lost -6 lbs. my first week back! I know WW works
for ...
Not so good.
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So those of you that were reading me a year to a year and a half ago know
that I lost a good amount of weight on Weight Watchers. This wasn't the
first tim...
April's done...I must be posting
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I've been sitting (literally) watching time go by and I'm no closer to the
goals I set for myself. Quite often during this hiatus, I've thought....heck
I'l...
Back Side Of The Moon
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We are moving way out in the country. The air is clean and the night sky is
beautifully lit up by the moon… not the neighbor’s yard lights. We have
horses...
This weekends random thoughts
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Pictures.
I hate pictures with a passion. I just hate what they do to me emotionally.
I took a picture a few months into this try at weight loss and haven...
R.I.P Jay Edward
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Jay Edward April 2002 - April 2009
I know its been decades since I have posted here. Not sure if anyone is
still reading. My sweet cat Jay passed away sudd...
NEW Blog!!
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Wow.. been a long time since I've updated here! Lots of changes have gone on
in my world but I'm happy to say that I'm finally back on the weight loss
wago...
The trouble with my scale!
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I was greeted this morning by a big drop on my scale-back down to 233 from
240 yesterday. It had been propped up on the edge of the rug slightly...so I
now...
Tuesday
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Yesterday was slightly better, but I'm still having issues with budgeting my
calories. I ended Tuesday at 1835 calories. My pre-fire calorie range was
1500...
Today
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I started today by cutting up fruits and veggies so they are ready for
snacks. I have some fruit to cut today, also. I made some mini broccoli
fritattas fo...
Austin Burger Tour #4
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Last week I asked y’all to pick the place for me. You’ll all be mad as heck
to learn that Deb’s cheating actually won. She listed P. Terry’s four times
in ...
Biggest Loser Work Edition (Final Weigh In)
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I've been participating in a Biggest Loser challenge at work. Today was the
final weigh in.
I have lost a total of 33 pounds since January 6th. My realisti...
Looking back
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I just posted a blog, but instead of closing out this page, I decided to
look back on all my old posts.
WOW! If this is something you have never done, do it...
OK, OK, OK!!!!
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So I've been threaten with bodily harm if I don't put up another post!!!
OK, not really, but it was close ;-)
I'm still going strong. I'm hating that it's ...
Awesome Breakfast - Whipped Banana Oatmeal
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Hey everyone, I made a new oatmeal this morning for breakfast and liked it
so much, I had to share it with you. It was so good!
It's called "Whipped Banana...
I'm Pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WOWEE I can't believe it! My HCG level is 392 which is a great level. I go
in Saturday to test again to make sure that number doubles and ultrasound in
2 w...
Wait for the onion...........
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I've been completely MIA, I know. I've been busy, busy, busy.
I went to Benihana to celebrate a friend's birthday the other night. I could
do nothing bu...
Please say a prayer.....
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My mom went to the doctor on Tuesday, for the hurting in her shoulder and
arm. Her doctor ran some blood test and it came back that it is more than
likely ...
3/6/09 Food and Activity Log
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Okay! Today was a bust. I was out shopping all day and ate out for all 3
meals. The only positive note is that I walked a lot, but still...not a
great day....
Search the collective wisdom of 250+ diet bloggers
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The brand new "Diet Blog Search Engine" is searching more than 250 great
blogs.
With that many bloggers being followed, it's easy to find blog discussions...
checking in
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Wow - I can't believe it has been almost a month since I last posted!
Let's see - what have I been up to?
The first week of the month I spent at Scott's. I'...
Weightview results and more
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I got my weightview results back today. I was hoping for a little more
dramatic difference, but I thought it was pretty boring. I still look fat in
the aft...
where am I?
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Remember - if you're looking for me, I have moved to
www.questionsfordessert.com
If you didn't know, please update your link and come and see me! I've miss...
I’m moving on…
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Bye Bye WordPress Well I have finally packed my bags and picked up stakes. I
made the switch from WordPress to Blogger. My deciding factor was that 99.9%
o...
Taco Soup
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So I just made a double batch of this for my Bible Study and everyone loved
it. Even the kids! It is so easy to make and even easier to double.
TACO SOUP
1 ...
Thoughts on One and a Half Years
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My relationship with Ainsley has never been at one speed. We move from
gentle moments to funny ones, then struggling. The struggles are hard for
me. At the...
We have more people joining in!
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This is awesome guys. I just love that so many of you are hopping on board.
We have X new people who have committed to being losers!
My main man SUPER ...
Another wasted month...
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January went pretty bad, however I made a whole week this month of workouts
and only tiny infractions and even after just one week, I can feel a slight
cha...
Weigh-In
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So I know I didn't follow through with through with my menu detailing last
week but we lost Internet service for a few days because of the ice & snow
we g...
The Promise of Spring
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*O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind? *
*~ Percy Bysshe Shelley*
Remember me? Gosh, it's been a long time since I've posted anything. I just...
Day Fifty
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WOW!!!
Halfway to 100.
I wish I were feeling better.
Over all I feel good - all but this flu thing.
I'm thinking good thoughts and tomorrow I will feel bette...
One Door Closes . . .
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Don't you just hate it when you enjoyed reading a diet blog that was self
deprecating and didn't take itself too seriously, only to realize the
blogger is ...
I love pizza!
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So, my husband (who is eating healthier and exercising and has lost about 30
pounds in the last 4 months or so) and I decided today that we were craving
pi...
Year End Reflection
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So I thought I would post a couple pics, in honor of the fact that another
year on WW has passed by...and I want to celebrate how far I've come... ????
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I MOVED!!!!
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My blog has moved to:
http://eyesonthehourglass.com
I finally got the look I was going for using wordpress. Please update your
links as I will be blogging...
Recap of 08
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- bought size 18 jeans in REGULAR section of walmart
- buy size 18 pants at Old Navy
- buy size 16 pants at Rickis
- went on cruise and worked out 10 of the ...
No more resolutions!
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I've never been a big fan of making New Year's resolutions. It's like making
a promise you never intend to keep. Each year I would tell myself, I'll lose
5...
Good news...
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and more good news!
First and foremost, I must say that I can't believe I've let my shoulder
bother me for the past 4 months or so without doing anything ...
Relocating
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Although Blogger has been awesome, I've decided to move this blog to
WordPress. From now on you can find me at fatbridesmaid.com.
Ring in the new year by u...
Needing to vent..
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So Chechu and I are finishing out our last few days here in the States
before heading back to Spain on Friday. Much like last year my expectation
was to be...
Hey there
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I have moved these posts back to my domain…slowly working on making it my
own again. Its so totally not about WL for me right now but I so need to get
back...
a quickie
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1. i binged today. although not huge. it was a 2 out of 10, or a fender
bender if you will. hopefully my fender won't be bending outwards anytime
soon. doe...
No picture, just the plain facts
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So, today I´m supposed to post my weight. Well it ain´t happening.
I know I´m disappointing my followers, not to mention myself, but it´s that
time again. I...
Starting Over (Again) - Week 3
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My last post was more than a year ago. Obviously, I didn't stay with it
then, since I got up to 281.2 on 07.23.08. Unbelievably, my 44th birthday
came and ...
End of the Road
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Hey everyone! I haven't posted in over a week. I have been very busy and honestly I am quite forgetful when it comes to my blog. Which is why I made the deci...
A new start...a new blog
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Well as you all know I have been in a bit of a slump lately and have became
MIA to the blogging scene all together. But with some pep talking and a new
fr...
I Have Heard The Voice...
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Ok, so maybe it wasn't a voice this time, but you get the drift. After weeks
of praying and researching, and praying and thinking, I've finally opened my
h...
starting over with new journal
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I am trying to figure out how to add my new link for my new journal. If
anyone can help I would appreciate it.
http://myupsanddownsofeverydaylife.blogsp...
SERIOUSLY.....SERIOUSLY!!
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My mom (I still live at home for now) has just informed me that effective
tomorrow morning my current e-mail account (the one that I need to sign into
blog...
Portion control!
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Ohhhhh, lazy weekends are great, right? Our church just got power on
Wednesday, but they got water in the building so they didn't have a regular
service t...
yesturday & TODAY
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Well, today is 9/23/08. It is 5:48 am and I am getting ready to go to work.
FUN!!
Yesturday I started with a new attitude and I am hoping that it lasts. I d...
WEIGH-IN #3
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I'm the same - 296... would like to blame it on the *molasses* excuse (see
post below), but it's simply the result of some mindless and unhealthy
eating th...
I’m Alive!! / Book Review
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Hi everyone! Well it’s been over a month since my last post. It’s been quite
an interesting month for me and I’ve thought about writing everyday but
someth...
Rockin' the Workout Scene!
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Honestly, how could you not take her for a nice long walk? I've been on the
move with Mischa and on my elliptical (god, I looove that machine!) for the
p...
Happy Labor Day!
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So we have the day off - that's nice. We are just having a relaxing, do
nothing, type of day. Well, I will need to go to the grocery store a bit
later....b...
This blog has moved!
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Please click here for fabulous info on the health of your skin, fitness and
nutrition. I have combined my two loves into one blog!
Is it Friday yet?
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This picture was from Sunday when Sweet Pea and I played in her inflatable
pool. We had the best time, and I found myself reminiscing over the sun and
fun...
what is wrong with me and more venting
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I don''t know why I cant get back on track. Today I had perfect breakfast
and perfect lunch and then I ate two whole chocolate bars and plantain chips
for...
I've moved....
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This page is now located at: http://scalejunkie.com
You can click HERE to get to my blog or use the navigation buttons in the
right hand column! Be sure to...
The More I Know…
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…the more I realize I *don’t* know. Today was the first day that I
*officially* started counting, recording and posting my calories again at
the food confe...
Weigh In Monday # 32
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I managed to keep on the healthy path this week and I was surprised to find
doing so easier than I thought it would be. Rather than feeling deprived, I
act...
Who wants a pair of shoes?
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My foot hurts.Yes, my foot is still broken, but I had been wearing my flip flops, or actually, FitFlops and my foot felt fine. It didn't bother me to walk a...
New Location
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*HI EVERYONE! I AM AT A NEW LOCATION. MY LOCATION IS WITH TYPEPAD. HERE IS
MY NEW URL: **http://workingoutkinks.typepad.com/**. PLEASE UPDATE AND COME
JOIN...
TGIF
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I am really glad that its Friday.
Last night we had company over utnil 11 - didn't get to bed until about
12:15. I'm a bit sleep today.
I didn't go to Curve...
Cue the elevator music…
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Life has been good lately. Really good, actually. But you’d never know it by
reading the blog posts I’ve started and deleted over the last few months.
I’m ...
I am still alive and kicking!
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Thanks to those of you who have dropped by to say hello during my LONG
absence...
Where have I been?
The summer began with a lot of changes at work...good...
Breakfast for five!
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This morning was a lazy Saturday. We have a bunch of things on the agenda,
but those are usually saved for post-nap times. So to get things rolling, we
had...
A Few Pounds Down - And Scale Woes!
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I have not been sticking to my "rules" as much as I would like. However, I
still feel like I am doing good. This morning I was down by about 6 lbs.
That is...
I suck, I know
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Sorry I don't have a side-by-side comparison, but see below for one. I'm
around 190-195 lbs now and have been teetering here for a while. I really
really ...
Despair
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Despair...it drips from my heart like sweat, and is bitter on a tongue that
seems to have lost the drive to speak of hope. My eating has been out of
contro...
I'm baaaaaaaaaack!!
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Wow, its been ages since I checked in. The summer has been crazy and I have
fallen short of my dedication to my weight loss pals. I am trying to catch
up w...
Farewell
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Well, not really. I'm still going to be around, but I've decided to
discontinue 123Duck at this time. I guess you could say what started out as
a Project ...
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I am thinking about returning to my blog... Changes would be made though. If
I come back I will no longer have a weight loss blog but a blog about what
is ...
40 lbs!
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Wow, I have finally made it to the big 40! I officially feel like I have
done something hard :)
Well, today is 4 day of my 11 day diet. I am pretty proud ...
Sorry
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Hey guys it's me, I am so sorry I haven't been on here for a while.
In recent weeks I found out that we were having a baby!!!
So with that said I had to pu...
Monday Maddness
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Hey Guys!Sorry we have not updated in a while. Things have been getting
hectic, as you can imagine with our new baby around. But we promise we will
get bac...
It's almost summer!!
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WOW it's been a long 3 months, that really flew by!! I'm not going to dwell
on the fact that I was side tracked and totally avoided all that has helped
me ...
crazy crazy weekend
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Ok, so I hardly know where to begin. This has been an excessively up and
down weekend. I've been all over the place mentally, nutrition-ally, and
even phys...
Take me out to the ball game...
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Well tomorrow night is my first softball game of the season. I'm really
excited! I used to play all the time when I was younger, but then stopped
once I g...
Pulse Check........
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Those who check in here from time to time can find more *regularly *updated
posts over at my wedding blog:
www.4thelackofmoney.blogspot.com
You are forewa...
Hasta la pasta
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Friends, I'm outta here (for a week, anyway). Time to get some last-minute
word done, pack, and go on vacation!
Oh, how I need a vacation.
For those of yo...
Update To Blog Layout
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If you've read my blog, you know this started as a weightloss blog. So, I
lost a little weight. Then, Woops! I got pregnant. But this is still a blog
about...
Food
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Early morning market goers, like myself, seem to be more *food*-focused.
Friendly, but gabbing is generally limited to what looks good and who has
seasca...
Weeks 14 and 15 Weigh-In
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I weighed in this morning at 215.4. So I am down 2 pounds from my last
weigh-in and down 3.6 pounds since January. How sad. I've lost less than 5
pounds in...
Finally!!! 10% AND 25lbs LIBERATED!!
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You may notice from my little ticker that I have hit 25lbs liberated :D I
hit it this past Tuesday (I weighed in at another meeting because I was out
of to...
Ok, I know I'm late...
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but did you SEE "The Biggest Loser" this week?? OMG wasn't it great that
Kelly made it to the finals?! I actually cried. I know she probably won't
win but ...
Moved
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I have moved the blog to another URL, you can now find me over at the newly
launched blog for me Genius Gone Wrong I wanted a new name I got bored with
Shu...
Retaining Water Big Time!
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I am retaining water big time. I can always tell by the way my wedding
rings fit. They got tight yesterday evening. I think I didn’t drink enough
water...
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I have decided to start a new blog. A private by invite only blog.
If you would like to be added to the list - here's what you gotta do - email
me your ad...
Change of Address
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This blog has packed its bags and moved to its own home! You can find me at
www.fertilehealthy.com/blog. See you there! We’re having a housewarming
and ...
Week 9 Weigh-In
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I'm baaack! Man, I thought I'd be back last week and then that nasty flu that's been going around kicked me down. I was out of work Wed - Fri! Great birthday...
Brighter Days
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I'm feeling much brighter than I have been for the last few weeks, and I
think it's because spring is definitely here. Several long walks with the
camera t...
Detoxing
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In a few minutes when I go to bed, I will have survived Day 2 of the 100-Day
Challenge...
After overeating for the last few weeks, I'm back at 1700 calorie...
I'm back!!
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Yay! I got back late Monday evening, and have been trying to get back in the
swing of things. I'm heading to the gym for my cardio and then on the the
groc...
It's A Slippery Slope
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I learned a lesson about myself this past weekend. I can't cheat...not even
a little bit.
Saturday morning, M. and I went to our favorite Mexican hole-in-t...
Macaroons Made Easy
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Some of my favorite cookbooks are the promotional ones that various
companies put out (and they still do, especially for cookies, around
Christmas) to get...
oh my gosh, my pants don't fit!!!!!
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I had such a fun day yesterday. (maybe because i threw eating healthy out
the window) I ate so much yesterday I was SICK!!!! I did make healthy
choices tow...
Day 8 To cheat or not to cheat?
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Does anybody do the whole one "cheat meal" a week to shake up your
metabolism?
Well yesterday I decided to do just that! I want to see if it will make a
...
eBay
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I have some Leap Pad stuff listed that belonged to my son. Check it out if
you're interested.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmQ5fjQ5fkade
