Archive for March, 2007

HAPPY SUNDAY!!!!!

Posted March 25, 2007 * Comments(3)
Good Morning Buddies
I hope you are all having a great weekend and that you enjoy your sunday and take some time for yourself.
I’m feeling really good about things despite waking up to snow again this morning - yuck.
Stayed OP all day yesterday and thats a huge accomplishment for me on a weekend.  We even went out for dinner last night, my hubby, son and I and my mom.  I had a chicken breast with brown rice and broccoli.  It was so good and totally OP I was so pleased.  It’s such a great feeling being able to go out to a restaurant and find things on the menu that fit in with my plan and that I like to eat.  Don’t you find that?  Today I will stay OP as well.  Already have my meals planned.
 
I’m still trying to figure out what works for me I know everyones different and have different lifestyles etc.  For me having a food/exercise/life journal helps me.  It sure helps to be able to look back at what worked and what didn’t work as well.  I know this is a lifelong journey and that it will always be changing. 
 
I am ever so grateful for all the support and advice here.  There is always a blog to read that really hits home and usually more than one.
 
Take care my buddies
and best of luck to you on your journies
 
Hugs
~~Lori 

pizza and potato chips

Posted March 19, 2007 * Comments(4)

Pizza and potato chips
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thats what I remember most about this weekend and I’m sure not proud of it
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and it showed up on the scale this morning just like I knew it would
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so now its time to get back on track, get motivated and get my butt moving again
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the weekend wasn’t a total bust though
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I did go shopping and bought a new pair of jeans 1 size smaller than my normal size and that was absolutely thrilling and such a huge surprise to me and they are actually a little loose now I’m wishing I would have tried on the next size smaller just to see how they would fit.
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I sure wish weekends weren’t so tough but its Monday and I have begun to love Mondays, which is something I never ever would have thought would happen.
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I hope you all have a great start to your week and that you are happy and healthy
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Take Care
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          Lori

25 lbs and losing

Posted March 16, 2007 * Comments(6)

Yes!!! I hit the 25 lb weight loss mark and I am SO happy.
That’s equivalent to a big heavy bag of dog food, I know cause I checked it out after Dawn’s blog (thank you Dawnie I love that one).

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Thank you buddies for all the great support and the continual inspiration.  I will be forever grateful as I continue on this journey.

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I am counting my blessings
I hope you are all doing well and that when you face challenges you are able to work through them and keeping going strong.

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Have a great Friday and a terrific weekend!

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Lori

TREADMILLS????

Posted March 9, 2007 * Comments(6)

Hello Buddies
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I hope you are all doing well and that you have a great weekend.
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I am looking for some advice.
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I am seriously looking into buying a treadmill.  It is quite an investment so I want to make sure I make a wise choice but don’t have much experience (ok none) with them.
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One difference I notice in the ones that are much less expensive is the size of the belt.  I’m wondering how much difference that makes.
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Also what other things should I be looking for?
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I don’t think I need one with all the bells and whistles if it’s going to cost a ton more but I don’t want to regret my purchase either.
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I love the idea of having a calorie counter on them, I think that could help push me along.
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So if you can help me by sharing your experiences I would really appreciate it.
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Thank you
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HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!
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~~~~Lori

YAY!!!!! 20 DOWN

Posted March 8, 2007 * Comments(6)

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I am down 20 lbs
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I was going to say ‘finally’ but then I just realized that today is exactly 2 mos. since I started my new healthier lifestyle. 
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So now I say that’s not bad at all and I am very proud of myself.
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Thanks for helping me get here and now I am more determined than ever to continue losing.
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I love the new healthier me.  Now I just need to remember that when I have the down days like we all get.
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I hope you are all doing well and that you are ‘UP’ and feeling motivated to stay on your plan whatever that might be.
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Best wishes to you all
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and thanks for being on this journey with me
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Hugs    
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    Lori

Happy Wednesday

Posted March 7, 2007 * Comments(1)

Happy Wednesday Everyone        

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It’s a beautiful sunny morning here and I’m just getting ready to do my DVD. 

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Thought I’d wish everyone a great day full of success and happiness.

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Thanks for all of your kind words and words of wisdom.

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Take Care
Hugs     
~~~Lori  

struggling here

Posted March 6, 2007 * Comments(4)

Good Morning Buddies
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I’m struggling a bit right now.  Having a very hard time feeling motivated and I hate that.
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So I planned my meals out for the day in hopes of staying within my calories. 
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I’ll do my exercises even though yesterday it was such a challenge to do them.  I was sore and tired but I still did them.
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I sure hope this feeling passes soon.
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I hope you are all well and that if you are struggling too that you find a way to get past that and to be strong.
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I felt the need to blog to get out my feelings and to keep me here and to keep me on track.
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I am grateful for that opportunity.
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Take Care Buddies
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~~~Lori

Disappointing start

Posted March 5, 2007 * Comments(2)

Happy Monday Buddies
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I hope your morning started off better than mine did.  Mine started off with me being very disappointed. 
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I REALLY REALLY was hoping this was my day to be down 20 lbs but when I stepped on the scale this morning I was up 1 lb..
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I ate so well and exercised and was so proud of myself for doing that on the weekend.
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But this morning I had an unwelcome visitor TOM. 
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I am sure that has to be why I was up a lb on the scale today. 
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Very disappointing but I am still going to eat right and get my exercise in today.
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I bought a mini trampoline yesterday with a DVD to go along with it.  I’m looking forward to using that as soon as I’m done blogging.
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It’s a pretty pink one so thats pretty cool and the DVD is fun I did it yesterday but man what a workout it was for me.  I sure felt great after doing it.
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I hope you are all doing well and ready to start this week motivated and are able to stick to your plan.
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Take Care Buddies
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and remember we are getting closer to Spring
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~~~~Lori

finally seeing it - WHEW

Posted March 2, 2007 * Comments(4)

Finally I am starting to feel and see my weight loss.  I mean I having been feeling really, really great but now I can actually see and feel that I have lost.

Of all places for me to see it first is in my wrist.  Yup, weird I know but my watch is very loose now and I have to take another link or 2 out of it.  I got it for Christmas and after taking a link out then it fit nicely.  I am SO pleased and very proud.  My rings are also loose now when they were tight before.

Thank all of you buddies for all of your support.  I am so happy I have found this site.

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I hope you are all doing well on your journies and that this Friday finds you well and happy and motivated.

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Have a Super Duper weekend buddies!

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~~~~~Lori