Tuesday, October 28, 2014      8 comments

We had a family birthday celebration Sunday after church. I knew there was going to be cheesecake and cupcakes with icing in honor of the birthday. I keep reading that this is a lifetime way of eating and this is a celebration and of course w... Read more

Wednesday, September 03, 2014      6 comments

Well, I have not tracked food or done exercise in months and have gained all the weight that I lost and then some. My daughter and I were exercising regularly together and then she was pregnant and we stopped going to zumba and rarely got in th... Read more

Sunday, April 06, 2014      10 comments

Today I weighed and have have gained 14 pounds since November 2013. That is very depressing. I stopped tracking food, weight and did not do regular exercise during this time. I did walk a few times per week, but nothing on a regular basis. I ... Read more

Friday, October 18, 2013      5 comments

Yesterday, my husband and I had a fantastic day trip and I know that I ate way off track. Everything started out pretty good, but as the day went on I just enjoyed the food along with all the beautiful sights on the country roads in west Texas.... Read more

Saturday, October 05, 2013      6 comments

Ok for me to lose a half pound or even a whole pound it seems that it takes forever to show on the scale. Forever meaning at least a week before the scale goes down. It is like a sledge hammer working diligently hammering away and then fina... Read more

Friday, September 20, 2013      7 comments

Well, I am not one to say much about myself, but I am very excited to see the scale move down. Since I have been tracking the past ten days or so, I have lost 3.6 pounds. I know that I have to track every bite of food and stay within my healt... Read more

Monday, September 16, 2013      5 comments

Long time not checking into Spark People. It is good to be back and stop in to say hello to you. I worked out about 6 months doing zumba classes and they are super fun. ... Read more

Thursday, January 12, 2012      6 comments

Years ago I took Jazzercise classes and had great fun working out. I would take my grand daughters with me to the classes and they would stay in the children's playroom and play and have a good time. Meanwhile I was working out in the Jazzerci... Read more

Monday, August 01, 2011      20 comments

This blog came to me while I was sleeping last night. I have been noticing my panties are getting loose and tend to slip down. Anyway, as I continue to lose weight, I am noticing changes in my body size. It is shrinking and that is a g... Read more

Tuesday, June 21, 2011      11 comments

Well, it has been about 8 weeks since I started on my weight loss journey with Spark People. I stepped on the scale this morning and I am down 14.4 pounds. I am losing weight at a steady rate and that makes me happy. I really like Spark Peopl... Read more

Sunday, June 05, 2011      7 comments

It is Sunday morning and I took my shower and headed toward my closet. I found the pretty summer green blouse that I had never worn and thought to myself, this will look nice and refreshing in this Texas heat. Next, I sort through the slacks, ... Read more

Friday, June 03, 2011      4 comments

I finally found a good way to go have Mexican food at a restaurant and not indulge way past a reasonable limit on tortilla chips and salsa before dinner is even served. I absolutely love eating crunchy chips and dip and I know that they are a ... Read more

Thursday, May 26, 2011      5 comments

I am thinking of adding a bonus when I lose thirty pounds. I know that it is quite some time in the future, but I got to thinking it would be fun to go do something to celebrate my success. I am thinking a day trip or a small road trip out of ... Read more

Wednesday, May 25, 2011      5 comments

It has been about one month since I joined Spark People and began tracking my food, exercise, and weight. I have lost 8.2 pounds. I hope to never find them again. I am hoping to continue losing every month and before long, I will be at a heal... Read more

Tuesday, May 24, 2011      4 comments

I have baskets under my bed that store shorts, slacks, and other pants. I wanted to see if I could wear any of my old jeans. No way, Jose! Well, I did find 1 pair and I am in them now. I look at those clothes and wonder what in the world I d... Read more