We do it to ourselves you know…build up or shoot down our confidence levels…it’s all some twisted game our brain plays with us. We can have one tiny glance in a mirror or a comment we hear take us down a notch or two….and yet build ourselves up if we like how we’re feeling at [...]
This Jersey girl is proud to say I’ve now lost 23 pounds. I noticed something yesterday that felt like a small victory. I have a running skirt I bought a few weeks ago (online) and it didn’t quite fit yet. I knew I was going to be right on the border, but knew I’d want [...]
So, this running thing….yeah. I’ve gone and signed up and now the work goes in. Here’s the thing. I’ve never run a 1/2 marathon before, or well…a marathon, a 5k or a 10k. I picked something to motivate me, and it does… Anyway, something clicked this week. Nobody can run it for me. And I [...]
I’ve dropped 13 pounds so far, and I’m feeling great. I’d say the biggest change I’ve found is my enjoyment of veggies- something that didn’t excite me in the past. Each day I’m consuming 5 shakes (high in vitamins and nutrients) and either a salad with protein, or a veggie stir fry with protein. When [...]
(I’ve taken this from another one of my journals, so I don’t have to type out these thoughts and feelings again….) How far can I go? That’s the question I’m asking myself…. I’ve decided to sign up for the Princess 1/2 after spending a lot of time thinking about it this weekend. Is it too [...]
There’s this saying that I’ve always loved….only this time, it stung. People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime…. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They [...]
I’ve decided to go ahead and start my C25K training again (used it successfully a few years ago). I was going to wait until I lost a little more weight, but I’m motivated – so I said….I’m starting! I’m excited about this program – because it WORKS! I’ve used it in the past, and found [...]
This liquid diet – I wasn’t sure how I’d feel…would I be hungry? Would I feel satisfied? Would I miss chewing? I’m pleasantly surprised that it’s actually been quite easy to transition. I like not always thinking about food. I love not having to figure out what to eat, and not having to watch my [...]
Optimistic isn’t usually a word I use when it comes to weight. Usually it’s dread, frustration and many other along the lines of that. This time…I feel optimistic. I went and started a medically supervised diet program. I have no where else to turn at this point. I’ve worked out, I’ve changed my eating, I’ve [...]