JustJane48

 Good Morning Buddys!! I just have one quick question and I hope I can get some good feedback.

Has anyone here ever heard of Isagenix?  has anyone tried it or known of anyone who has tried it? I know I asked this question a while back and didn’t get much response, so I’m hoping maybe today I’ll find some answers. 

Thank you all for your time :)  Have a great healthy day!!!

Finally after a long wait I’ve been matched up with a little sister!!! The first one fell through, she was a little 7 year old.  This girl is 12 years old.  I hope I’m ready to support and encourage a 12 year old, not to sure what to expect of 12 year olds today.  I did get some history, she has 2 older brothers, 1 in college, not sure about the other….her father works second shift and she is sad she doesn’t see him often, her mother is extremely overweight affecting her health and ability to do things with her daughter.  They welcomed the idea of me as the big sister…YIPPEE!!!

Sooooooooooooo the official meet date is April 29, Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.  The worker from Big Brother/Big Sister will meet me at my littles house and together we’ll go in and meet for the first time.  I’m beside myself!!! I’m soooooooooooooo excited!!!  Her name is Katelin, she has trouble reading, but excels in every other subject.  She too has weight issues which really tells me we were meant to be a team.  I’m hoping we can help encourage and motivate each other

On a totally different subject, I followed a  different eating plan yesterday and did wonderful.  I felt full of energy and more motivated then ever!!!!  Until about 9:00 p.m. while watching tv I had this incredible craving for Tomato Soup….GO FIGURE!!! of all things to crave, so off I went to the kitchen.  Hubby and I had a small bowl before bed.  I told myself it was ok, I usually snack on high fat/high salt snacks before bed so considering all this was a healthy alternative

This weekend is going to be a fun filled couple of days!! I’m so looking forward to my daughter and son in law and my sweet baby Talan to come spend the day on Saturday.  Maybe they’ll bring my other son Jon, wouldn’t that make it complete :)   

Unfortunately there washer broke so they need to do laundry….but thats ok I get to see them and thats the icing on the cake.  They are getting ready to move in the next 2 weeks.  They will only be 15 mins from my house so I’ll get to see the baby more often!!!!

We are going to see a play called “Rumours”.  My husband works with one of the stars so we are looking so forward to this!!! We are calling it our date night Aaaahhhh!!!! LOL!!!  We’ve seen a couple other plays with the same actor, and he is awesome.

My weekend eating plan is all set and I’m ready to stick with it.  I hope everyone will have the best weekend ever.  We are looking at high 60’s here..YIPPEE!!! and sunshine!!!!

Unknown Quote

Everybody knows how to express a complaint, but few can utter a graceful compliment.  It takes practice.

He who is true to one friend thus proves himself worthy of many.

Isn’t it true everyone seems to want what other people have?  For instance, the red head wants to be blond, the heavy girl wants to be thin, the unpopular girl wants to be popular.

I think its time to accept who we are as people.  Yup, maybe the majority of us here at BuddySlim struggle with weight, but hey things could be worse right?

I just received some bad news from a co-worker at my husbands work.  The niece of this friend has cancer.  This precious little girl is only 5 years old.  The other day while I was sitting in the parking lot waiting for my husband to get out of work, this friend brought me some pictures.  She showed me this sweet baby girl, only 5 years old struck with Cancer.  See Cancer had taken many  of this family.  I just cried like a baby.

Seems we are always complaining about something (I know I am anyways) and if you stop and look around so many other people have way bigger problems then we do.

Soooooooooooooo after a good cry, and a good talking with myself I now have a total attitude adjustment.

I had a dream…………..to be healthy……………to be thin……………to be happy……………..and for everyone in my life to have the same wishes filled.

In order to become healthy and thin it is a journey, a rather long journey which we are all on.  Some of us are further, some just starting, just remember wherever you are on your journey, I’m HERE CHEERING you on!!!!

YIPPEE!! Lets be happy for life, lets enjoy each day to the fullest!!

At the restaurant the other night I picked up this placemat and brought it home, It had several quotes that I really enjoyed.  Thought I’d share with you.

Oh and by the way, last night for the first time ever I had my husband take my measurements.  I just closed my eyes and stood there in complete humiliation.  I weighed in this morning and was sick to my stomach at the results.  Today starts a new day for us all, lets make it the best ok?

Unknown Quote

     You can’t control the length of your life — but you can control its width and depth.

     You can’t control the contour of your face — but you can control its expression.

     You can’t control the weather — but you can control the atmosphere of your mind.

     Why worry about things you can’t control when you can keep yourself busy controlling the things that depend on you.   

While shopping on Sunday I realized something really big!!!  When I first started BuddySlim I thought I knew all the tricks and shortcuts to losing weight.

I’m proud to say I’ve learned such an incredible amount of information being here with you all.

While shopping I noticed how my husband and I shopped.  We stuck to the perimeters of the store.  A year ago, I would have made a mad rush to the bakery, then deli, then proceeded to the boxed dinners, chips, pop, and my most favorite the frozen section.

Unbelievably we spent most of our time in the produce, then off to the meat (not frozen only fresh) picked up some juice and off we went.  I did slip up and buy a small package of danish which I later regretted

Sad to say I haven’t even reached one single goal, but I  feel so much stronger and so much more educated on the entire eating/exercising system we all need to follow. 

Unfortunately there are those of us who let ourselves go (for so many reasons) and there are those of us who are cursed with slow metabolisms, or maybe our medication slows everything down and causes weight gain.  Some of us are affected by our age (I feel like I’m struck with all of the above) but you know what buddys?  It doesn’t matter what our struggle or reason for being overweight may be.

What counts is that we all realize our problem first off….learn how to change the problem….include a large support system (friends /family) ….then begin our new journey into the healthy eating.

In the last couple of days I’ve watched what I’ve eaten, being very careful (except for that bad bad danish) and I know I feel better. 

Hope everyone has a happy Tuesday.  The sun is shining so bright here in Michigan, I hope your sun is shining on each and every one of you!!

Enter into a venture when you have sufficient faith to see it through.

Buddy Harrison

April 15, 2008

Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?

Luke 14:28

Good Monday Morning Buddys!! Hope everyones weekend was a happy one.

Mine was very uneventful, as the horrible flu decided to hit my house.  For some reason I was the only 1 out of 4 to get it!! Grrrrr…………

So I spent 1/2 of Saturday evening and most of Sunday either in the bathroom or in bed.  Yuck…I hate to get sick, especially this kind of sick.

On the happy side (if you can possibly find one) I probably lost a couple of pounds!! LOL!!

But I’m feeling much better today.  Ready to tackle anything that comes my way.

My husband and I had to make a really hard decision.  We’ve been unable to get to the YMCA these past couple of months.  We pay almost 100.00 per month, and with my dad so sick lately, we feel we need to spend our evenings with him.  He’ll be in rehab for a total of 20 days, and he’s been in the hospital 8 days.  Theres one month right there.  It all started on Feb 14 when he went in with heart failure and it seems we will be doing a lot of visiting in the hospital So for now we had to cancel our membership.  I was sad and disappointed but we realize for this time in our life its the only way.

Thank goodness for beautiful Spring days ahead!! We had already found a few favorite walking trails and parks last summer.  We look forward to walking outside in the fresh air!!!

Sending hugs to all my buddys out there, and any newcomers to the site!!! Be happy…  

April 14, 2008

This power does not work just as DYNAMITE to bring one explosive experience inyour life. It is continual power!

John Osteen

You shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.

Acts 1:8

Today is one of the most important days ever here in     BuddySlim.  Are you ready?????????  Drumroll   Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAR FRIEND BUTTERCUP AKA SHANNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This blog is totally dedicated to this very special person today April 11, 2008.  I am wishing you the best birthday ever.  Go out, have fun, wear party hats and blow noise makers  LOL!!!  and most of all Eat that cake!!!

Enjoy yourself because this is YOUR day and you are very loved!!!

Good afternoon my Buddys!! Hows everyone doing this Thursday afternoon (almost the weekend…YIPPEE).

Have I posted this silly pic before?  It just makes me smile, so if you’ve seen it before, hope it makes you smile once again

I’ve been carried, supported, prayed for and loved more then anyone should ever be. I’m so blessed and I’m taking some of the advice given to me. 

 Today life has shown me many things….my buddies have pointed out many things.  After alot of thinking I’m shifting gears as of today.  I have tried to always be the strong one with the smile on my face.  I’ve been in the back seat, and I don’t regret even one minute of living my life (in the past) that way.

But…………………..not any more.  For those of you who have held my hand through the terrible ordeal with my father know how emotional it has been.  I am really finally ready to surrender ALL the pain to God.  I’m ready to ask for ALL the help I can get.  And most importantly I’m ready once and for all to take care of MYSELF.

My dad continues to be depressed.  My brother went to visit him this morning and Dad said these exact words “I just want to go home and sleep in my own bed”  Well, you see, this is a sad depressed man, but a smart man as well.  If he were to come home now it would be up to my Brother and I to get him in and out of bed for everything.  Its impossible, so today I will have to explain to Dad that I can’t possibly take him home in the condition he is in.

So, the positive note here is I DO have the strength (Thank you to my special buddys) to stand up for myself.

I’ve done all I can do to make this transition better.  I’ll bring a nice homemade BLT for dinner because he can’t find one single “Positive” thing about anything, especially the food.  I leave feeling so depressed, I’ve cried way to many tears and its going to stop.

So watch out world!!!! I will love my Father, ask God to step in and help me!!!

I’m back with flying colors!! Watch out buddies!!! When I catch up on all the blogs….and get myself back on track eating properly,  I will be MYSELF and HEALTHY!! and most of all really HAPPY!!

When I looked at my sweet grandsons face today as he lifted his little arms up for me to pick him up, I realize life is fragile.  We have to go through so many hardships, but there are so many precious people, and moments of love in our lives that we have to hold on to so tightly.  I’m holding my sweet Talan tighter then ever…he is my sunshine!!!

Wow, ok….guess I can call this Chapter I!!! LOL!!!  babble babble babble!!! LOL!!!

Have a great day Buddys….You are Loved!! Each and every one of you are SPECIAL!!!

Act by faith, and the feeling will follow.

Marilyn Hickey

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt.

James 1:6

 I am so afraid to get on that scale and see the damages I’ve done

I’ve learned one thing through all the stress in my life these past 2 weeks, I am definitely an emotional eater “sigh”

Never thought I was…..it should be when you are worried and sad you DON’T eat….but NO, not in my case.  I eat whether I’m sad, stressed, happy, tired….well you get the idea.

So its time to get back on the wagon.  Dad is going to a rehabilitation center only 20 mins from my house.  No more excuses for eating fast foods and all the wrong foods.  Now I have to work twice as hard getting off these extra pounds.

Tatiana you would be proud of one thing.  The hospitals Dads been in are HUGE!!! We walk probably 1 - 2 miles each day just getting from the parking garage to Dads room, then to the cafeteria, then back to the car..LOL!! And I’m walking fast (hubby trying to keep up)  LOL!! so I have got some exercise in!!

Ok, gonna go for now.  I hope we can find time to pop in the grocery store and restock with healthy foods.  I ate a 1/2 bag of Cheetos the other day…Grrrrr….such a bad habit!!

Love you guys!! Have a great day!!

Morning Buddys.  Just stopped in for a couple minutes.  Getting ready to see Dad in the hospital.  My brother and sister - in - law go in the morning, my husband and I go for dinner.  Works out very well.

Dad lost quite a bit of blood throughout the surgery so they have gave him 2 pints.  Hoping he is feeling better today, yesterday he was very fatigued and out of it

He will probably be transferred to a rehab facility to relearn how to walk.  I’m worried about the whole picture, he is so weak and so old with many medical conditions.

But we are staying strong in our faith, trying to keep a smile on his face and just follow Gods guidelines here

Eating wise has really been a challenge.  I have not stuck with South Beach very well and I’m only hurting myself.  I have to figure a way for my husband to eat healthy and still be in a hospital for supper time.  Grrrr…there are some good choices in the Cafeteria, but maybe I’ll consider making food and bringing it with.  They did offer us a micro and fridge for food.

I’m hoping you all are having a wonderful weeend.  The temps will reach 50-60 here in MIchigan.  Can’t wait toget out and enjoy it!

April 5, 2008

Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

___Unknown

The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.

Nahum 1:7

For all the wonderful prayers and support.  I was so touched with the people here at BuddySlim.  I’ve always said this is the most amazing site ever and yesterdays responses full of love just filled my heart with a peace I can’t explain.

My father made it through surgery with flying colors!!! It was a very long day,  they didn’t take him for surgery until 6:00 p.m. and he was out of recovery at 10:00.  We got home around 11:00 emotionally drained, but so thankful he was ok.

I am convinced even more then I was that prayer works.  I know our wonderful God has a plan for each and everyone of us, but your prayers and support comforted me during this painful time.

Thank you one and all…to my dear friends, and to those of you I’ve never spoken to.  I know God will bless each and every one of you.

Hugs and more hugs to all my Buddys here!! I love you so much.  Please remember to keep Kama and her Mom in your prayers today.  Her mother was admitted to the hospital.  Its a scary thing when your parent or loved one is sick.    Remember we only pass through this life once so make it the best you can.  Love large, Give freely, Hug alot, and never take anything for granted

It is by knowing God and knowing who He is that shows you who you are.

Oral Roberts

As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.

John 1:12