JustJane48

No silly, not to the psychiatric ward!!! but to SOUTHBEACH!!!

Ok I’m feeling a bit wacko…..I dream of bread, I dream of toast, mashed potatoes, bisquits…Grrrr…maybe I should be committed!!! LOL!!!

Day 3 here and I ‘m going strong.  My cold is really playing havoc on my exercise.  My chest is so tight and full of congestion “sigh”  I do try to walk the treadmill, but 10 minutes was the limit yesterday

I’ve stuck to the plan completely, no slip ups at all.  I saw a loss on the scale, but it won’t be official until Monday morning.  I figure once a week is fine otherwise I’ll become obsessed with the scale again and this is not a good thing.

Well its official buddys I’m now considered blind.  Couldn’t read my buddy Shannas pic on her blog  OMG!!!  Wacko, blind, but eating healthy and finally onthe right track!!! YAHOO!!

Went to the dentist this morning for a cleaning.  We’ve set up phase 2 of “Janes transformation”  Healthy mouth, New Smile, Most important Confidence.  So as I see it by June I’ll be smiling big and healthy and I’ll be in clothes a few sizes smaller!!! Life just doesn’t get any better then that…:)  The dentist and I will become good buddies again as I finish my healthy smile, but it will be worth all the time taken for sure!

Hope all my buddys out there are having a great day.  Remember what tommorrow is??????????  First day of SPRING!!! thats enough to make me do the “happy dance”  I’ve had enough snow to last me awhile!!

Love you all…God Bless you all…Healthy Choices…and Big Smiles all the way today!

March 19, 2008

God our Father has made all things depend on faith so that whoever has faith will have everything

Martin Luther, 1520

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19

Isn’t this scripture and quote so awesome!! Stay strong…keep your faith always!!

  Until Phase 2.  But you know what?  I’m really doing ok with this, I realize its only been 1 day but I’m looking at my entire lifestyle in a different way.  I think I have finally come to the point where FOOD does NOT dictate my life.

Maybe being so sick over the weekend with the stomach flu, and now being left with a horrible head cold has contributed to my appetite, or lack of

Yesterday was truly a successful day.  One of the first for me and today I feel more confident then ever.

My total food for the day consisted of

• 6 ounces Low Sodium V8 Juice
• 1/4 cup Egg Beaters with diced green onion, boiled ham cut finely, sliced fresh mushrooms and Kraft Fat Free American Cheese (1 slice)
• 6 ounces of Fat Free Skim Milk
• Celery with Humus and 1 Teaspoon Peanut Butter
• Sugar Free Black Cherry Jello
• Chicken Breast grilled with Garlic and Olive Oil
• Asparagus (lots)
• Beans
• 4 - 8 ounce glasses of ice water
• Ham and Turkey wrapped in lettuce leaves with a touch of mayo and pickles

I think I stayed on track, if anyone sees where I messed up, please tell me.  I want to do this right and get healthy again!!!

I’ll do my walking at home today, its Dads night for dinner.  We’ll make a roast beef, hubby and I will only have meat and vegetables, Dad can have the rest, the potatoes and all.

Other then this horrible cold, life is good. 

Cheers to all my South Beach Buddys!!! and Cheers to all my non South Beach Buddys!!! You are my rock, my strength, and a huge part of my success here at BuddySlim!!

March 18

The great need is not to DO things, but to BELIEVE things.

Oswald Chambers

According to your faith be it unto you.

Matthew 9:29
P.S.  I’ve adjusted my weight ticker…EEEKKSSS…never been this high since I started BuddySlim, but no worries, I’ll get it down like I planned when I first started here!!!  We can do it Girls!!! 

Its Monday morning :)  Today is the day, the big day, the first day into my journey of healthy eating, yet once again.  But what is different about today?  Well this time I WILL SUCCEED!!!

I want to wish my buddy Jo best of luck on her first day of South Beach.  Also to all my other buddys who are following South Beach.

I also want to thank everyone who took time to help me understand and learn about the South Beach Way.  Thank you for the recipes, the food suggestions, etc.  Couldn’t have done it without you.

Was  a horrible weekend here in Michigan.  Starting Friday about 2:00 a.m. the bathroom became my best friend :(  Sick with the flu, need not give details.  Now today, Monday morning I’m left with a nasty head cold.

Come to find out my grandson was coming down with the flu on Thursday when I was visiting.  I only pray my father doesn’t pick up this bug, because its a tough one and he is still so very weak “sigh”

Up this morning at 6:00 a.m

• Coffee 6 ounces with splenda
• 7:oo a.m. 6 ounces Low Sodium V8 Juice
• 9:00 a.m. Egg Beaters with Green onions, Canadian Bacon & reduced fat cheese

So far so good :)  Lunch will probably be a big salad with South Beach Ranch dressing and some turkey breast.  Dinner is planned….Chicken Breast grilled, fresh asparagus, small salad and sugar free jello for desert.  I’ll have 8 ounces fat free milk, my hubby prefers his ice water!!

Wishing everybody a good day…a Happy St. Patricks Day to all!!! LOL!! We had our corned beef and cabbage yesterday, I only had a couple bites, too strong for my poor stomach!!

I’ll need all the prayers I can get!!! Carbs have been my very best friend all my life.  I’m hoping I don’t show my “other” side :(  This will be a challenge for me to stop the breads and potatoes, but I’m sure with my buddys and Gods help I CAN DO THIS!!!

March 17, 2008

God channels all the power of heaven through the authority of the believer who knows the rights and privileges that belong to him and are found in the name of Jesus.

Bob Yandian

On the basis of faith in His name, it is the name of Jesus which has strengthened this man whom you see and know; and the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect health in the presence of all.

Acts 3:16

Happy Thursday to all my buddys here at Buddy Slim! Back to the YMCA for my husband and I yesterday afternoon.  It felt good to be back but I must admit my legs were sore.  I’ve walked on the treadmill here at home, but somehow I seem to walk faster and harder at the Y!!! So we will work ourselves back up one day at a time.  Today is Dads night, but tommorrow is back to the Y!!

We did go out to eat at Red Lobster afterwards…I’ve read how Angela goes often and I couldn’t get Red Lobster off my mind!! THANKS ANGELA!!! LOL!!! (just kidding) but we had the broiled platters, with flounder, scallops, and sauteed garlic shrimp.  Ate most of the salad.  Walked away feeling full and 40 dollars poorer then when we walked in  LOL!! oh well such is life right, gotta live it up a little!!

We were very close to my daughters and it was my sons birthday, so we stopped in to see them.  Unfortunatly my son was sleeping (he works the graveyard shift), so I’m going to see him in a few minutes.  The baby was so happy to see us last nite, but WOW, this child just keeps growing!!! LOL!! You should see the belly on that kid….I hope the kids realize how important it is to teach him good eating skills right from the start.  I’m going to talk seriously about this to my daughter.

I’m preparing my kitchen and my mind for the South Beach Eating Plan.  Went shopping and picked up a few SB friendly foods.  I’ve given away the Girl Scout Cookies, and all the Easter candy (except for what I hid for my grandsons basket), throwing away the crackers..etc…

This will truly be a life change and I’m looking forward to this.  I’m scared to death of another failure.  Since BuddySlim, I’ve tried just about everything out there with no results.  But this time I believe I have the STRENGTH and DETERMINATION to do it!! YEAH!! YAHOO!!

March 13, 2008

It is always right that man should be able to render a reason for the faith that is within him.

Sydney Smith

…Do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.

Luke 12:11-1

Sending all my blessings, love and prayers to my buddys out there.  Wishing you all a successful happy day today.  Smile at everyone, open a door for a stranger, and hug your family and loved ones extra today!!! You are all so special and so loved!!!

I was overwhelmed as I read all the responses to my blog asking for advice.  I can’t thank you all enough for taking the time to give me your opinions.  I value each and every one of them and after listening to you, reading through both books, South Beach is the one for me!! YIPPEE!!! Don’t get me wrong Adkins lovers…. my husband has been doing Adkins and lost 10 pounds.  Well his version of Adkins anyways!! LOL!! Whatever works for him — he’s happy so I’m happy!!

I’m sure my doctor will approve of the South Beach Diet.  Its all healthy.  I know the first 2 weeks will just about do me in.  I love Orange Juice, and fresh fruits.  Bread is my best friend.  But you can’t have it all right?  And the induction period is only 2 weeks.

Today is the Y day…YAHOO!! I’ll meet hubby at his work parking lot at 4:30, we’ll jump in my car and off we’ll go.  I’m looking forward to it, my bodys looking forward to it.

Our new challenges are to find restaurants that are South Beach/Adkins friendly

I know Applebees offers WW choices (thats so nice).  But I believe eating this new healthy way will be quite easy in restaurants.  A lot of common sense is needed, but most of all the determination and focus which I see in so many of my buddys.  I will DO THIS…just like YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

On another subject, still waiting to meet my little sister its been sooooooooo long and I’m getting inpatient.  Might have to pick a different little sister.  The one we originally agreed on has a lot of family problems at present, so maybe this one isn’t meant to be?  Well God will make that decision.

On tv the other day they featured this small medical clinic in Grand Rapids that offered services for those uninsured or poor insurance.  I was amazed at how they built it from much to nothing and watching all the docs and nurses volunteer their time for free really touched my heart.  I certainly am not qualifed in any medical way, but I do have strong secretarial skills and have learned the medical terminology.  So I sent a quick e-mail to them asking what type of volunteers they needed….YIPPEE!!! This would be a great way to help others.

This is the year buddys…2008…the year to finally become happy, healthy and stay active.  This is the year to give back to others, I’ve been blessed in more ways then anyone could ever realize, and I’m so thankful for that.  The buddys I have here are a huge blessing to me

Today is my middle sons birthday.  Jon turns 23 today…Eeeeks….they just keep getting older…LOL!!! My daughter is 26….Double Eeekkkss…..I’M OLD OK!!! LOL!!!

I’d picked him up 3 novelty t-shirts and will give him a little spending money. He doesn’t like traditional birthday cake, so cheesecake is his favorite.  Good thing I am just dropping the cheesecake off at his house, it would be such a temptation to me….LOL!!!

Last but not least.

March 12  2008

Take a faith stand, then refuse to let the devil talk to you about that situation anymore.

Jesse Duplantis

Resis {your enemy the devil}, standinf firm in the faith.

1 Peter 5:9

Good Morning Buddy Slimmers!!! Hope everyone is up and smiling today March 11, 2008.  Spring is just around the corner….are we all working hard towards our goals?

I know I sure am, my husband has now lost 10 lbs.  My scale is doing the yo-yo thingy right now but its ok, I’ve yet to give up.  Walking has become easier and more frequent now.

We have decided to make Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday YMCA days.  We are committed to dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Dad.

Ok..big question, big dilemma here.  I have bought both South Beach Diet Book, and Adkins.  Can’t say I’ve read both books front to back as of yet, but after looking at the highlights they seem to be very very similar to me.

Can someone tell me what the major difference is between the 2 diets??? and why you choose the diet you did?

Thank you for your time…April is my first vacation and its only around the corner, Its time once again for me to get serious!!!

Love to everyone…stay happy…stay healthy!!!

I received these in my e-mail this morning and I wanted to share them.  I love to read these and thought you all might enjoy them as well.

The sermon this morning “Jesus walks on water.” The sermon for tonight “Searching for Jesus.”

Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. Great chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house.  Bring your husbands.

Don’t let worry kill you off — let the church help.

Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir.  They need all the help they can get.

At the evening service tonight, the serson topic will be “What is Hell?” Come early and listen to our choir practice.

Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m.  All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.

Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7:00 p.m.  Please use the back door.

Weight Watchers will meet at 7:00 P.M at the First Presbyterian Church.  Please use the large double doors at the side entrance.

The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday:  “I Upped My Pledge — Up Yours.”

Ok, thats it, hope you got a little chuckle out of these. I know I did!! Laughing is one of the best medicines ever, did you know that?  Ok…sweet buddys, be happy, stay strong and focused, make healthy choices, and god bless each and every one of you!!!

Hows that for a catchy title!!! LOL!!! Well it sure felt like 5 hours of working out.  Chasing little Talan all over the house…I’ve come to realize he is truly entering the “terrible twos” and doesn’t understand the meaning of NO!!!! LOL!!!

We took a little walk next door…felt like a long journey, his little chubby short legs just couldn’t go to fast!!! but we bundled up, held hands tightly,   and off to Great Grandpas we went.  The smile on my Dads face was enough to make my day complete!

The kids day didn’t go as well, long story no need to share this one.  It sure is tough on the young parents today, I feel very sad for them and all the struggles.

Overall had a healthy eating day!!!  Got alot of walking in!!!

Hope everyone is having a successful happy day!

March 6

Faith is more than a fact.  Faith is an action.

T.D. Jakes

Then he said to the paralytic—”Rise, take your bed, and go home.” And he rose and went home.

Matthew 9:6-7

Today the sun will be shining inside and outside!! YIPPEE!!! Little Talan will be coming around 11:00 a.m. today.  We will go for a short walk, (great grandpa lives next door), then we’ll have some lunch, play with toys and take a nap (Gramma will need the nap) LOL!!  We’ll read some books, play in the kitchen — Talan will have a toddlar cooking class with Gramma

So for now, just wanted to check in and say hello, send smiles and love to all my buddys!!

March 4

When you feel like giving up, keep eternity in front of you, and realize you have come too far to turn back now.

Rod L. Parsley

Stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

Back to the YMCA…back on the walker.  Refocus….Replan….Lets get this done!!  Felt like a million bucks after my 20 minute walk on the treadmill.  Wouldn’t have stopped except my son called and needed some help.

I’ll walk another 20 - 30 mins before the day is over.

I’ve been staying on track much better last few days.  We had a healthy meal last night….baked chicken, baked sweet potatoes, corn, fresh pineapple and watermelon.  Geez I can’t wait for summer and all the yummy fruits in season!!! Although for out of season the watermelon was good.

Hope all my buddys are feeling healthy and happy today.  Remember, one day at a time!!!

March 3

It’s okay to ask God for something you’ve already seen Him do; but He wants to do more. . . .

Myles Munroe

Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think. . . .

Esphesians 3:20