JustJane48

Candy Candy Everywhere!!!! We bought some for the kiddies, but now its gone somewhere!!!!

We bought some more and locked it all up  LOL!!! No more Trick or Treats for us this year  hehehehe

Oh my Buddys, the Temptations of the holidays  “sigh”   Candy for  the Ghosts and Goblins, then comes Thanksgiving….Pumpkin Pie, Turkey and food galore.

Christmas……hold on tight.  We make Christmas Cookies, give cookies in tins, make candy/nut baskets for all of our friends.   How can you NOT nibble on all these yummy goodies once a year??????

So, I’m asking all to join a big circle of strength and faith, that this Holiday season, we can all have a “few” goodies, but not to overdue.  All the temptations will be rough, but lets think of our health and on New Years Day, we’ll feel  so much prouder and healthier.

Happy Halloween to all my buddys out there.  To all the little Trick or Treaters, please stay safe and have a fun time.

Love you guys!!! Woops, Shanna, if you read this, I’ve decided to be Dr. Jeckyl this year….boooooooooo!!!!  gotcha!!!! LOL!!!

Hello fellow BuddySlimmers out there!!! Hows everyone been.  I’ve missed coming here and finally found some time to catch up a bit on the blogs, and e-mails.  Sorry if I haven’t been there for those in need.  Hopefully life will slow down a bit and I can come regularly again!!!!

This week has been crazy busy.  See those smileys at the top of the page.  They show each emotion I’ve experienced this week  LOL!!!!  theres even more.

I’m exhausted but we finally got my son Jon moved into his apt.  It is only 1/2 mile from his work, so he will walk.

Angela and new baby Brooklyn are good.  Talan is certainly going through some adjustments.  One day he loves his sister, the next day he says “Mom I don’t like that baby…go away”  LOL!!!! Poor little guy

I am making Jons old room into a play/sleepover room for Talan.  I’m going to try to take him more so he still feels special, plus I love the little guy so much.  He always makes my day.

The house is empty for now and I’M LOVIN IT!!! I can run around in my pj’s at night!!!!  I’m slowly trying to get the half of the house (kids half) cleaned up.

You won’t believe this…..ready???? ok here goes.  When I was at Disney I gained 2 pounds.  I haven’t lost it yet, but I’m still at the same weight!!! For all the crazy eating this week you’d think my weight would have gone up.  I’m really happy, and now that things have settled down, I can refocus on healthy meals.

My sons apt. is on the 3rd floor.  There are no elevators, so I huffed and puffed getting to the third floor…LOL…wow that must have been a site!!!!  My heart wouldn’t let me go to many times.  But while moving, I wanted to help.  I ended up staying up there and unpacking kitchen items, and getting his kitchen in order.

Life is good Buddys, I’m feeling great, still have my down days, but overall I’m great.  My relationship with God is so strong. 

I’m listening to Joyce Meyers CD series about “Loving your self”  I listen when I’m driving.  It really helps me through tough times.

Sending all my love….Gods blessings…and lots of hugs to each and every one of you.

      I have come to you and given you My Word

      so you could have My joy.  You will have My

       gladness within you, filling your heart, when

       you live and abide in My Word.

       AMEN!!!

Wow, it seems like forever since I’ve blogged.  Seems like BuddySlim is just filled with new people.

WELCOME NEW PEOPLE!!!! You’ve picked the best place online.  The buddys here are terrific and the support as well.

Its been so crazy busy this week, I’m only to check in for a few minutes at a time.

My son Jon is now moved into his apt…..as of Saturday evening Oct 18th..YIPPEE…YAHOO….WOO HOO…..SINGING OUT LOUD AND DOING JENS HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY DANCE  “whew” that one tired me out  LOL!!!

Well haven’t been very strict with the eating, but now my house is empty….at least for a short while, not sure if my youngest son will come home or move in with a friend.

I started back on plan today.  When I saw my pictures of myself at Disney World, I wanted to just throw up.  How gross…..why did I ever let myself get this way?  I’m sure a lot of ask this question alot.

But you know what?????????????????  Its fixable…and with patience and determination WE CAN DO THIS.

I’ve watched people here lose so much weight, you can’t even recognize them in their before and after pictures…YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME!!!

Ok, off to make dinner…Making fish, any ideas on how to make a healthy baked fish dinner?  I’d love some suggestions and I’ll use them next time .

Sending love and blessings to you all

Hey Buddys.  Happy Monday afternoon to you all!!!

We arrived back in Michigan on Friday and got home around 8:00 p.m.  It felt good to be home, but I can’t wait to go to Disney again!!!

We were so busy trying to see as much as possible.  For 3 nights we didn’t even get home until midnight.  Then up at 8:00 a.m. next morning!!!  LOL….talk about being Grumpy, Dopey, Sleepy, and not very happy : )

I’m so anxious to hear how everyone is doing.  I received the sad news of Kama’s father passing.  My heart is still sore, and I still feel so sad.  My prayers are always there Kama.

Can’t say I did very well on the eating front.  We actually only ate 2 meals a day.  Drank alot of water, very little pop.

The food choices I found to be unhealthy.  Lots of hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken.  Some places did offer salad.

We went to a Character Breakfast and they served these huge platters of eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, mickeys (mini waffles shaped like Mikey) We also had a beautiful fresh fruit bowl and some pastries and cinnamon buns.  I ate lots of fruit : )

So today is the day to get BACK ON TRACK!!!! I only went up 2 pounds on the trip, which I wasn’t upset about.

My husbands sister Chris also has a time share in Disney and wants to take us as guests in May  YIKKKEEES…..too much money!!!!  Maybe May 2010 : )

Ok, gonna go for now.  I’d like to find some time to catch up on everyones lives.

Hope this blog finds you all happy and healthier.  Remember baby steps buddys, this weight didn’t come over night, and it won’t come OFF overnight!!!  Keep positive, have faith in yourself….and have a great evening : )

Lots of Love and Many Big Hugs to all my Buddys!!!

Hey buddys, its Thursday!!! Almost made it to the weekend.

Just wanted to stop in for a minute and say hello to all.  Hope you all are having a wonderful day

I do have some sad news about my little sister.  Right before I went in the hospital (Aug 08) her father was arrested.  He will be in jail for quite some time.  Then I got sick and went into the hospital.   A couple of days later her only friend she had in the trailer park was killed by a drunk driver.  This poor child has had such sadness.  Being mentally impaired, its even harder for her to comprehend.

Unfortunately, I felt like I should step down and let the organization find someone healthier that could do the weekly visit.  I am so fatigued some days, and she likes to be active.

I am however keeping in touch.  We still have our scrapbook to do, and I’m invited to her Christmas Concert!!! I can’t wait for that.

Another thing happened.  Got a phone call from Meals on Wheels.  I had signed up there to volunteer a while back.

I didn’t feel I could do that either Makes me so sad.  I want to have the energy and stamina I used to have

Oh well….we all should be thankful we are here RIGHT!!!!!!!

So goodbye for now….peace and love to you all.  YOu are the best buddys a friend could have

Good Afternoon Everyone.  How is your Wednesday going so far?  Mine is ok.  Had a short doctor visit, to fill papers out for my disability.  Things are going quickly, and everyone seems to think I will qualify.  I’m not holding my breath….but I sure am praying.

I had to share this picture….made me laugh!!! I sent it to some buddys which I have their e-mail, but I wanted  to share with all the wonderful people here on BuddySlim.

 My scales are just maintaining.  I’m not going down and I’m not going up  “sigh”  FRUSTRATING!!  But I will continue on doing as I am.  I’m eating healthy, watching the salt, fluid intake and walking a little every day

Sending everyone big hugs….big blessings, and lots of smiles to go with it

Things do not change. We change.

                                         —Henry David Thoreau