JustJane48

 Hello…Good Morning! Heres is picture of little Talan.  We picked him up last night around 3:30 p.m.  We’ve had a ball so far.  I’m working on better pictures but wanted to start with something!!

Talan and I are eating healthy together, and believe me the workout regime this child has is excruitiating!!!! LOL!!! He’s worn me out and its only 7:45 a.m….OMG!!!!

Ok..checking out, have a little man to keep up with..I’ll lose at least 3 pounds today alone.

I’ll be back…love ya buddy slimmer buddys out there!!!

Happy Thursday Buddys!! Anyone see Oprah yesterday?  It was a life changing show for  many.  Jo had spoke of a book on one of her blogs….it was “The Secret”  I rememer many commenting good about if , and I checked it out at my book store.  I was disappointed in the price,  at that time they only offered a hard cover or audio version.  A little pricey for me that day. 

After watching Oprah, I felt like I had this “lightbulb moment”  For those that watched the show will probably understand what I’m saying.

So between the encouragement of my wonderful husband…(god love him for his patience while I go through this menopausal time of life) and all the love and motivation from my buddys here I WILL BE OK!!

One day at a time for sure…like I preach to my buddys, but what I learned first and foremost is to search deep within for what I REALLY want in life.

I know what that is, but I’m not about to say it until I achieve it.  Health is on top of the list…buying the book “The Secret” is top priority.  Oprah also is featuring a book for the month…I believe it is “The New Earth”  She is offeriing on-line classes for free.  Just read along your book and come on line to Oprah.com. Sounds fun to me!!!

Ok, I have soooooooooo much to do today.  Must scrub floors and babyproof the house for my sweet little Talan will be here tommorrow..YIPPEE!!! Now thats the best gift God could give me…my little grandson is my sunshine on a cold day, hes a piece of my heart everyday.  I probably won’t sleep a wink tonight…LOL!!!  I’ll post some new updated pictures tommorrow or Saturday!!!

Declarations for your Life (Joyce Meyer)

• I am a believer, not a doubter.
• I love all people, and I am loved by all people.
• I prosper in everything I put my hand to. I am blessed in all areas of my life - - spiritually, financially, mentally, and socially.
• I know God’s voice, and I always obey what he tells me.
• I don’t have a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.
• I have been set free. I am free to love, to worship, and to trust with no fear of rejection or being hurt.
• I do not allow the devil to use my spirit as a garbage dump by meditating on negative things that he offers me.
• I am slow to speak, quick to hear, and slow to anger.
• I am a giver. It is more blessed to give than to receive. I love to give! I have plenty to give!
• I am always a positive encouragement. Iedify and build up: I never tear down or destroy (working hard on this one!!!)
• I will worship up to God Most High, who performs on my behalf and always rewards me!!

Off to the treadmill!!! 10 minutes at a time (advice well taken from buddys)  then maybe enjoy another cup of sugar free hot cocoa with a re-read of a favorite story “wink” 

Hugs to all today…Stay safe, Smile Big!!

   Arrrgggg…finding this to be one of the hardest days in a long time.  Our weather here is horrible, winter storms everywhere, visibility near zero, and my husband and I are out with my Father going to the lawyers “sigh”  We should have cancelled because I’m still so stressed from the drive.

So of course here comes the temptation of breakfast out.  Why can’t I just “SAY NO” or just have a glass of ice water and dry toast.  But Noooooooooooooo  I have to have eggs, toast….and hashbrowns.  My self discipline seems to be at level zero today.

 The roads have been so bad we haven’t been able to go walk at the Y since Sunday.  I walk at home, but half heartedly…you know like 15 mins.  Whereas the YMCA we are working out a good 45 - 60 minutes.

I’m so sick of this cold snowy weather here, but guess were stuck for a while.

 Hope my buddys are having a better day.  This is certainly not an upbeat blog at all sorry I need to somehow get that strength to get back up and RALLY ON!!!!

News report just came on and we are expecting 6 - 10 more inches of snow between now and midnight…geez…enough is enough.  Anyone that happens to be living through this horrible weather, whether it be the tornados, or the winter storms..please be careful.  Don’t drive unless you have to , its not worth it.  Just stay home and cuddle with your favorite blanket!!!

Good Morning to all my buddys!!! Isn’t this just about the cutest picture…and how true it is!!! Love it!!! Love kids, they are so innocent and can make even the worst day better!!! Speaking of kids, I’ll get my sweet baby Talan on Friday night until Saturday.  I’m sure my daughter would agree if we wanted to keep him all weekend, but I’m afraid we’d skip the Y if we had Talan all weekend.   I know they have daycare, but I’m not so sure about using it.

I was commenting on a friends  blog about giving up Pop starting tommorrow.  Maybe if we all give up our favorite thing it will help us become more discipline!!!

My problem is I have so many favorite things!!! LOL!!! But I have learned how to incorporate water into my eating. I’ve always loved iced water but now since my fluid restriction I have to be careful.  I understand the importance of drinking MORE water then usual while eating healthing.  My restriction allows me 1 - 2 liter of liquids. I’ve discovered the Vitamin Waters…Snapple, Disanni, Fuse and the list just goes on and on.  If you haven’t tried them yet, give them a try! I wait until they go on sale 10 for 10.  They usually go for around 1.29-1.49 around here.

Ok buddys…boring blog today, nothing much happening, just trying to stay on track one day at a time.

Everyone keep on keepin on and eventually we’ll reach the finish line!! And once we are there we will take care of our new and improved healthyness forever and ever!!! Love and hugs too all my kind and caring buddys!!

Thats strange, just journaled for the day and where’d it go??? LOL!! Just vanished into nowhere!! OMGoodness!!

Oh well, in just a couple words, I lost 5 pounds since starting last Thursday on the Atkins/Stillmans diet.  Its basically high proteins and 8 glasses of water a day minimum.

I was on this diet as a teen and I lost alot then, but had forgetten how horrible it really was.

Today I’m back counting healthy carbs!! Its working, and I’m feeling better.  Just wish I could find a happy, healthy balance.

Walking is really working!! Both my husband and I are faithful and I’m proud to announce he’s lost 4 pounds already since joining the YMCA!!

Ok..time to get back to the books…love and hugs to all my buddys out there!!

Has anyone here at BuddySlim heard of or tried the Stillmans Inches Off Diet before?

When I was growing up my mother was really overweight.  She stumbled upon this diet…Stillmans.  I was heavy also, so together we tried the new eating.  I lost over 50 pounds on this eating plan.  My mother lost alot, but also found out during blood work her thyroid wasn’t working which made her gain weight.

Sooooooooooooo I just wanted some input on Stillmans from BuddySlim, or Dr. Marc. 

Hey good news!!!! I’ve already walked on the treadmill 45 minutes, and WE WILL go to the YMCA tonight.  Even if the roads are bad, we’ll just go 20 mph..LOL!! no more excuses.

Have a great weekend everybody…stay safe…hug someone…do something nice and always smile!!