JustJane48

Good Monday Morning BuddySlimmers

Did everyone have a nice weekend.  Lots of exercise??? good eating??? most of all did everyone have lots of fun???

As for me I’m exhausted…..maybe I’ve stopped drinking coffee, but I needed a cup this morning (or so I thought I did )  LOL….

Vacation is coming quick.   I believe every year around this time my blog is asking others about tips and some advice.

My mother in law is the most wonderful person, with the biggest loving heart.  So compasionate, generous and has a great sense of humor.  There’s only 1 problem when we are on vacation.  She loves to EAT!!!!!  And I do to!!!

I’ve worked so hard to re-learn my eating habits, and am proud of this accomplishment.  Back in the days, Pizza, Chinese Food, Big Macs, McDonalds breakfasts, chips, fritos, etc……were on a daily basis….Uuuggghhhh.

We’ve got the driving days all planned for eating.  Thank goodness for our shakes…..they will work perfect along with some fruit and vegetables.

Hubby and I have been learning how to eat out.  Now theres a challenge friends!!!  We go online and check menus to particular restaurants.  Most have nutrition, but some don’t. If they have no calorie/sodium counts   we just use common sense.

This is for Anj (hope you can get online :)  thank you for breakfast suggestions.

On Saturday morning my father wanted to take us out for breakfast.  My type of breakfast will take my entire calorie limit for the day:(

Anj suggested egg beaters, fresh fruit and oatmeal.

At Dennys here in Michigan you can pick 4 items to create your own Grand Slam Breakfast.  I choose

1. Fresh fruit parfait (1/2 bannana, 1 strawberry sliced, 5 red grapes, 4 chunks fresh pineapple,  cubed canelope)   so deeeeeeeeelish
2. 2 Eggbeaters
3. Whole Wheat Toast
4. Bowl of grits - no butter/1/4 cup shredded cheese

Thought I had done wonderful.  Got home and checked the calories on grits…was so sad to find out they are 150 calories for 1/4 cup.  I had at least 1/2 cup or more :(  I figured about 700 calories or more  for breakfast.  Oh well, live and learn right ?  It sure was good though!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

Yesterday was a rough day Buddys.  I had my final dentist appointment to finish my smile

In 2007 I began the journey of having my teeth fixed, whitened, capped, crowned, veneered and bridged.  2 years later, I’M DONE!!! and smiling BIG!!!

See miracles do happen, dreams do come true….you just have to BELIEVE!!! and I do

Its almost the weekend, and tommorrow is weigh in day for the WildCats…..YIKEEES!!! LOL!!!  no, I think I’ll be fine.

Best wishes to all the Wild Cats tommorrow, and everyone else here on BuddySlim.

WE ARE GETTING THINNER ONE DAY AT A TIME!!

Hugs, Jane

Tuesday…3 days until Friday!!!! TGIT !! lol!!!

Hows everybody doing today??????  Its crazy how my mood is up and down.  Yesterday was so sad, but today I’m up and ready to tackle anything

Working very hard on this 1 pound.  When its gone, I will have lost 30 pounds!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!! amazing for me, I’ve tried for so long and finally I’m accomplishing what I need to do in life

Nothing much to report for today, just a typical day.  Vacation is just around the corner so I am planning my strategies  LOL  My mother in law loves to take us out to eat, so I have to be VERY VERY careful!!! 

But I have no doubt I can do it.  I refuse to gain weight just for 1 weeks vacation of bad choices.  I seem to be past the stage of  “living to eat”  I am currently in the “eat to live” stage and it agrees with me very well

Just sending out good vibes for today and hoping all are well.  Remember you are all strong…we all have our days which are bad, but we can overcome those and get healthy.   JUST DO IT!!!

As always, love you all and have a FANTASTIC DAY!!!

Its Monday………….its cloudy, cold and ready to rain some more :(  This weather definitely affects my motivation.

BuddySlim seems to feel sad today :(  I’m sad when I read blogs where buddys are hurting and feeling down.

But we have to somehow keep our heads high and carry on.  A little exercise usually picks me up…I’m going to try today.

For those who can’t exercise at this time, I’m so sorry for you. 

I love my new journey with healthy eating and exercising but somedays just seem so difficult.

Anybody with some spare energy, PLEASE SEND MY WAY  LOL!!!

A good morning to all out there in BuddSlim, are you ??????

For all of those who had a weigh in day today, I sure hope it was a successful one for you!!!!  But remember, 1 day at a time, 1 pound at a time.  We will all get there if we stay motivated and push ahead!!!

I read an interesting article this morning about “workout with music”  I’ve done this by making up my own playlist to use during exercise.  If you go to www.http://playlist.com you can choose from all types of music, even borrow from other users.

I was just curious how many use music?  Do you start off with slow music, then move up to faster music?  I did copy an example from this site and I’m going to try it.

Any suggestions on CD’s out there for walking on the treadmill?

I think I need to change it up…make exercise fun and healthy!!! 

Any suggestions would be great!! Thank you Lots of hugs for everyone!!  ~~Jane~~

Hey Buddys!!! Hope everyone’s Wednesday is a good one.  The sun is nice and bright here in Michigan, the flower gardens all planted and I’m ready for summer  and vacations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So if you look deep down inside can you find out why you became overweight?  They say people overweight become this way because of lifes experiences and situations. 

I’ve realized along time ago food was comfort for me.  Then cigerettes, then drugs, then alcohol. 

Finally at 49, all of my vices are gone, even the horrible cravings for food :)  Except the darn night snacking. :(  HELP!!!

Maybe if you really search for what has been bothering you…and why you have been gaining weight, you’ll find the answer…..deal with that, and start fresh with your Weight Loss Journey!!!

My story is sh0rt, I was adopted (never thought it bothered me) but all in all someone didn’t want me….I had a horrible abusive childhood.  Hung out with the wrong crowd, did the drugs, married an abusive husband….etc…..

Self medication was my game, today healthy eating is the only solution for my life.  I really hope everyone out there can find that place…the place that will let things go, or allow you to deal with them and go full force towards your new healthy lifestyle!!!

IF I CAN DO THIS, I KNOW YOU ALL CAN DO IT TOO!!!

Its FRIDAY!!!  We all have our own happy dance, how about a TGIF DANCE !!! LOL…I’m dancing away here

This journey has been sooooooooooo long.  Stop—Start—-Stop—-Start—-Fall—-Get Up…and so on and so on.

The challenge of the here and now is night snacking.  My hubby and I ALWAYS had snacks with tv.  We’ve tried the celery and carrots with dip, laughing cow cheese on lowfat crackers, sugar free jello, pudding….etc….you get the picture.

Last night I’m so proud to say….NO SNACKING FOR EITHER OF US!!!!!!!!!  Yuppers…only Sobie 0 calorie water.  I did have one small teaspoon of Black Cherry with Vanilla Swirl Yogurt (Edy’s) so I had something in my stomach before taking my medications.

So it can be done.  I know Nancy was having a lot of problems with this too, and I’m sure many more.

I saw such a good weigh in this morning, and I do believe having nothing after 5:00 does work

Thank you all for the Pedometer info.  Its on my list for the weekend, can’t wait!!

Feburary 9th - - - - - - - - 225 pounds  Uuuggghhh

May 28 - - - - - - - - - - - -  197 pounds

This morning while reading blogs I came across one that said Dream who you want to be.  So true, and I’m now dreaming of the gramma in the pool with her grandchildren!!! IT WILL HAPPEN!!

I see sadness and struggling today….also a dear friend of mine is going through the worst time ever.  It would be so nice if everyone could take a couple minutes to pray for those in need.  I believe there is power in prayer.  Thank you.

Love you all…….sending hugs…..and wishing you all a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!!

A  BuddySlim hello to all out there :)   Hope everybodys Memorial Day Weekend was nice….did we all eat healthy?  Lets hope so, weigh in day is tommorrow  Eeekkkssss.  LOL!!!

I always heard about pedometers.  Before I really took time to research them, I thought I get some advice from those here who use them. 

Which company makes the best?  are they accurate? and how about the cost.  I need something afforadable.  Exercise seems to be getting more difficult for me.  I need to kick it up….

PLEASE KICK ME IN THE YOU KNOW WHAT!!!!  I’m in a rut, and giving up is not even an option.

Thanks everyone!! and have a healthy day

TGIF buddys :)  Is everyone ready for the 3 day weekend?  I know I am, so much work to do in the yard.  Having a big garage sale with my daughter….busy busy busy

Its been a long time for a blog, and I haven’t been in to comment on other blogs…please forgive me for that.

Today is a special day and I just had to see it down in writing.  I have finally reached the “under 200 pound goal”  YAHOO!!! I am at 198.2 this morning and couldn’t be happier.

Been playing around for couple of years now, and NOW I KNOW IT CAN BE DONE!!!    If I can do it (the queen of “yeah I’ll do it tommorrow”) then I know YOU can do it!!!  I’ve seen so many of you and everyone else can too!!!

    Sooooooooooooooo I’m heading off ready to do yet another Happy Dance today!!!!

Have a Fabulous Memorial Day Weekend….and  hope the Canada Days were Wonderful!!!

Love each and every one of you.

I received a beautiful booster note today, and I’ve always lived by this, but I was reminded today of it once again and I want to share.

Gods only gives you what you can handle

This is a big weekend.  Probably will be full of temptations all over.

My boys said “Mom what do you want for Mothers Day”   I said NO CHOCOLATE please!!!  told them to use their imagination :)  I want surprise’s, I love surprises.  Lets see what they come up with.  he he he….Angela is a sweet mother also, so I will follow tradition.  My mother always recognized me on Mothers Day with a nice check, or a nice gift.  But the day never went by without both of us being treated as Queens :)     

I’ve picked up a card for Angela from me…and also one from the kids to her.  Talan will give his little signature, and Angela will cry.  I found a cute bag (could be used for anything)  with a spot for pictures on the front.  Its plastic with an opening.  She loves her kids so much, and for her I know she would put pictures of the babies in the plastic pocket for all to see

Mothers Day isn’t just  about the gifts.  It  is the celebration of being a mother, or having a wonderful mother and taking time to be together.

I’m hoping every one has a great weekend or Mothers Day which ever it is.  Watch those goodies girls!!! 

Have fun and take care until Monday

Love & blessings  to you all!!