Wednesday, June 19, 2013      2 comments

Have struggled a little bit today. Stayed on plan but it was not as smooth as I would like. But have stayed within my point range. My husband brought home two boxes of granola. Granola!! Like little nuggets of heaven in a box. It is a brand ... Read more

Saturday, June 15, 2013      3 comments

Been plugging away at my plan and by golly it is working. Today I saw some real movement in the scale. 327 and I am very happy. Can you imagine being excited to be 327? It is all relative, isn't it? This is when I wish I could travel b... Read more

Saturday, June 15, 2013      4 comments

Well plugging along, slow but steady. Finally broke the 330 barrier. My last successful weight loss plan was 7 years ago and I started at 330. This time I started at 345....so finally I am just below where I started the last time. Gotta ... Read more

Wednesday, June 12, 2013      1 comments

I really love this WW program but I have to say I am not exactly burning up the trail with regard to weight loss. But I won't give up. I think when WW tells you that you don't have to count veggies and fruits - they don't intend you to gorg... Read more

Sunday, June 02, 2013      3 comments

Today is weigh-in day and the loss is not there and I am discouraged. Not "quit" discouraged. No, I have to continue. But I had a good week, did I what I was supposed to do, Had one minor slip up but it wasn't really bad in the overall sche... Read more

Saturday, June 01, 2013      4 comments

Well, tomorow is my end of week 3 weigh-in. I have my doubts. The first two weeks were good, lost a lot of fluid and I suppose a bit of weight for an 11.8 pound loss. This week has felt different and I can't explain it. I have been on my plan e... Read more

Thursday, May 30, 2013      3 comments

Here is a wake up call for those of you with 50 pounds or more to lose. Don't give up. I gave up, gave in, fell off...whatever the terminology--then I wallowed in it for 6 years....SIX YEARS!!! In 2007 I lost 60 pounds and my entire life ch... Read more

Sunday, January 23, 2011      3 comments

Did you know that while all portions are not created equal (thank you DebbieDay for that wonderful BLOG) that calories are. Did you know that if you eat 500 calories of cake and 500 calories of green beans, your body says, "hey there's enou... Read more

Sunday, January 02, 2011      1 comments

Fear is a funny thing. It can a lot of stress, panic, health problems. But in this instance, it is motivating me to change. Sparkfriends, I am finally scared. I have been gaining weight, thinking this is stupid, knowing one day I would fi... Read more

Friday, December 31, 2010      4 comments

Sunday, May 16, 2010      1 comments

The battle goes on. Some good days, followed by a host of bad ones that manage to undo the good ones. My biggest concern and primary focus needs to be my legs. Walking is increasingly difficult and I cannot stand longer than 5 or 10 minut... Read more

Sunday, February 14, 2010      5 comments

Okay--somedays are just icky! Do want to share a sort of convoluted victory. Those that know me, know I struggle with compulsive overeating. Yeah, well.... Went to the store today, hurting pretty good from the fibro. And it is Valentin... Read more

Tuesday, January 26, 2010      2 comments

Hello there ---am trying AGAIN. I'm tired, I feel like cr@p and am trying again. Wish I had just a touch more faith in my own word!!... Read more

Thursday, January 21, 2010      1 comments

Too often I come here to complain, or moan, or whine. Just wanted to share a good day. I was so busy that eating was a secondary concern. Got a lot done at work--all those little piddly jobs that we put off. And I had a good food day. S... Read more

Monday, October 05, 2009      1 comments

It seems when I BLOG, I tend to come here to lay out the things that are wrong--with me--with life in general. Just wanted to share something at the other end of the spectrum. I am at a point in my life right now where I am feeling quite c... Read more