JustJane48

Happy Monday Monday to all here at BuddySlim.

Hope the sun is shining wherever you may be this beautiful morning :)  The weather is chilly, but the sun is shining and life couldn’t be better!!

I’ve spent over an hour reading blogs this morning, a couple leftover from yesterday as well.  Its amazing what we learn from here.  Sometimes I feel very sad, tearful….at times I even feel hurt….quite often I get good laughs and good life experiences.

I think most important, the people here are all so unique.  So special in there own way.  I love to just “be myself” .  To be happy with who I am and what I am.  My struggle with this healthy journey is really “my struggle”  Its nice to know we can come here and share stories and get support without being criticized.

I’m enjoying my quiet Monday morning since the kids have left (I do miss my Talan though)  LOL!! Its so quiet now….I can actually think

My goals this week are as follows:

1:     Walk 25 - 30 mins a day on the treadmill

2:      Drink 2 healthy shakes and eat 1 healthy dinner per day

3:       Try to keep up with my buddys blogs daily

4:        Get back on track with my Medical Transcription classes

And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

John 17:13

I have come to you and given you My Word so that you could have My Joy. You will have My gladness within you, filling your heart, when you live and abide in My World.

Love and Gods Blessings to all my special friends here…and all the newcomers here at Buddyslim.  Be happy!!

Good Afternoon my most favorite Buddys!!!

Hope this little blog finds you all healthy and happy today.

Things have been soooooooo crazy in my life lately, my apologies for not keeping up with my e-mails

My daughter, son in law (well almost) and sweet baby Talan finished the move late last night.  Hubby and I went to visit the new home today…its beautiful :)  They now have a 2002 modular on a beautiful piece of property (in a little subdivision) with 3 bedrooms…1.5 bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, small dining area and room for parking up to 4 cars.

There yard is a corner lot which give the baby lots of room to run and play.  Across the street and down alittle is there cousin and Talans buddy Haleigh :)  There is also a nice park for the kids to play in!!

Hubby and I enjoyed a play last night.  One of his coworkers was the “star” this time..LOL!! We’ve enjoyed several of his presentations so far and anticipate many more :)  We ate dinner out and had a really nice time.  Came home to a quiet house for the first time in a long time!!!

Hope all my buddys are doing well, prayers still going out for Angela and Kamas mom. Prayers for anyone needing them.  I pray for my BuddySlim buddys daily!! Love you guys…you are the best

Good Morning Buddys.  As I’m reading some blogs this morning I’m finding alot of sadness

My prayer list is growing by the minute.  I’m hoping God blesses each and everyone of us in our time of need. I have such a strong faith and I know we have an awesome God!!

My plans today will be taking time with my little.  We’ve decided if the weather holds up we will go play minature golf.  Sounds like so much fun, and Katelin is such a character.  She has me in stitches most of the time..LOL!!

I have no doubt God put Katelin in my life for a reason

Sending lots of love and hugs to all my good buddys.  Everyone here is such a gift!!!

I woke up Monday morning to a note left on my island in the kitchen.  It read—-Al & Mom,

I’m sorry 2 just show up, but I got out of work to find out we have no water at all.

Thanx, Love Angela.

And baby makes 4 + youngest son = 5 + Jane + Alan = 7….OMGoodness….”big sigh”….taking a deep breath trying to figure this whole situation out.

We have the room, but 2 bedrooms are completely full of storage (from youngest son, daughter, and middle son)  LOL!!!  I should charge rent for storage.

Anyways, we’ll get through this.  I managed to behave with my eating.  Talan is munching alot, but I was determined to give him healthy “munchies”  Like cheerios, fruit, etc……

Talans dad works nights so sleeps in the day. Angela and I scopped up the baby and off to the park we went

If you can picture this old chubby gramma with her chubby grandson on the swings, laughing until we cried….going down the slides together (the little slides).  My face ached from laughing, and little Talan had a blast.  We ran, walked, wogged, climbed stairs, ladders….I guess thats a full body workout!!! I’m feeling muscles I didn’t know existed!!! LOL!!!  Life is Good….God is Great

Dinner was spaghetti (sauce made with lean white ground turkey)  Nobody know it was turkey, the mention of it not being hamburg and most would have turned their heads at it. So after the last plate was eaten, I told them what it was.  All the kids were surprised…guess I showed them a healthier way!!! LOL!!!

My plate was 3/4 salad, and maybe 1/4 cup of spaghetti.  I did really good!!

Took dad to the doctors yesterday.  He received a clean bill of health, no more checkups with the cardiologist for 6 months.  YIPPEE!!!

Sooooooooooo….sending good wishes out to you all…..hoping you make wise healthy choices today.  Remember what we do today will affect us tommorrow!!!

Love ya all..sorry to the blogs I missed yesterday :(  I’m trying to get caught up!

P.S.  My Big/Little Sister trip was fun.  Short and sweet.  I had Big Boy restaurant all set in my head, but Katelin had other ideas!!! LOL!!!  It was going to be the chinese buffet no matter what!!! It was fine, lots of variety there too.   The only problem was the restaurant was 45 mins away, and right in town on a busy street.  It really didn’t leave anytime for a walk.  Our next visit will either be minature golf, or a trip to the movie “Nims Island”  Can’t wait!!!

  Soooooooooo frustrated here.

I can’t seem to comment on blogs anymore

It takes 2 or 3 times of trying and this last time it still wouldn’t go through..”hands on hips”  FRUSTRATED!

Anyone else having issues or maybe its my computer?

Maybe this is a sign I should go do some housework..LOL!!!

Yes I am Jane…yes Lara…I am a BuddySlim Addict :)  hehehe

Just stopping in for a quick minute to say hello and wish everyone a happy healthy kind of day

Remember even when we fall down if we continue to get back up and keep the fight alive we will all reach our goals!!!

May god bless and keep everyone safe and happy!! Make good choices for yourself.  Love ya!

Good Morning Buddy Slimmers Everywhere   Its a beautiful Saturday morning here in Michigan and I’m so proud to say I’ve already got my walk in.  I’ve once again made the committment to walk EVERYDAY!!! I know I’ll feel better and thanks to a certain buddy of mine here I have it as a top priority.  I know my heart is weak, but walking will only strengthen it and thats a wonderful thing Hope everybody is having a good weekend so far, mine couldn’t be better.I’ve been enjoying reading our amazing loving buddy Linda’s (poet’s) new list of foods.  How nice of her to put so much work and time into it.  You are such an incredible person Linda!!  Thank you to all the buddys who gave their input as well. We sure are blessed to have one another here at BuddySlim.  My 2nd home Ok…love and gods blessings to each and every one of you.  Remember to always smile….love freely…..forgive quickly……and enjoy this awesome life we have been given.

I am such an addict

Today I have accomplished absolutely NOTHING!!  This computer keeps calling my name…so there sit my dishes, laundry, and I don’t have dinner done yet…OMG!!!

Oh well….I’ll just call today a “day off”  LOL!!

I heard on the new the United States no longer holds the title for Obesity. Australia has been moved to the top of the list.  How sad……the percentage of overweight Australians was staggering and the percentage of Obese people was scary.

Have a great weekend all…I am forcing myself to get away from this computer…LOL!!

I did get in my walk Tatiana :)  love ya!! I made it 20 mins today.  I’ll get better each day I know I will

My little sister Katelin called me yesterday.  Says she missed me and is anxious for our next outing :) 

Decided to be low key this weekend.  I’m just so worn out from the vacation  LOL!! I need to recover first!!!  I told Katelin we would go out for lunch on Saturday.  Next week we can find a good movie, or maybe putt putt golf.  Shes happy whatever we are doing.

We’ve had so much fun playing board games…and cards.  We’ve made Mothers Day Cake and Fathers Day Cake.  I think the big holidays are over for now .

I will also suggest we take a nice long walk after lunch.  I’m thinking the Big Boy near her home would be a good choice for lunch. They have many healthy choices there.  The street Big Boy is on it very quiet and would be a safe place to walk

Had fun yesterday with my daughter and grandson.  My other son and his friend were here for dinner too.  Dad came for dinner for the first time in months.  It was so heartwarming to see most of my family together again.  A bit loud maybe…LOL!!!  We had a healthy roast beef dinner with potatoes and carrots.  I loaded up on the carrots, only had a couple bites of roast beef.  I behaved very well…My new goal is October to shed these unwanted pounds and I KNOW I CAN DO IT!!!

I’m wishing everyone a Happy Weekend :)  Its Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love my buddies…love my life….love God

is said to be therapeutic :)  I believe in it!! Do you?

Something about putting your feelings or thoughts down in writing.  Something about writing down your goals or plan of action.  Something about “reading it outloud” after writing it.  Something about sharing it with your buddies and receiving their comments, responses and encouragment.

It just seems to work for me.  Accountability….thats the word.  We need to be accountable to ourselves, but so many times we slip and fall.  By coming to BuddySlim I’ve found myself more “conscious” of everything concerning my health! This is a GOOD THING!!

Thank you buddies for helping me to be “Accountable” for my actions.  Thank you for sharing and teaching me your little tricks in the healthy journey of life

Stay strong in Faith, stay focused on your journey and we will ALL meet our goals

June 18, 2008

You are a child of destiny. God is orchestrating and ordaining your steps and your life—-if you are yielded to Him.

Carlton Pearson

Even every one that is called by my name; for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

Isaiah 43:7