JustJane48

Good Monday Morning BuddySlimmers

Did everyone have a nice weekend.  Lots of exercise??? good eating??? most of all did everyone have lots of fun???

As for me I’m exhausted…..maybe I’ve stopped drinking coffee, but I needed a cup this morning (or so I thought I did )  LOL….

Vacation is coming quick.   I believe every year around this time my blog is asking others about tips and some advice.

My mother in law is the most wonderful person, with the biggest loving heart.  So compasionate, generous and has a great sense of humor.  There’s only 1 problem when we are on vacation.  She loves to EAT!!!!!  And I do to!!!

I’ve worked so hard to re-learn my eating habits, and am proud of this accomplishment.  Back in the days, Pizza, Chinese Food, Big Macs, McDonalds breakfasts, chips, fritos, etc……were on a daily basis….Uuuggghhhh.

We’ve got the driving days all planned for eating.  Thank goodness for our shakes…..they will work perfect along with some fruit and vegetables.

Hubby and I have been learning how to eat out.  Now theres a challenge friends!!!  We go online and check menus to particular restaurants.  Most have nutrition, but some don’t. If they have no calorie/sodium counts   we just use common sense.

This is for Anj (hope you can get online :)  thank you for breakfast suggestions.

On Saturday morning my father wanted to take us out for breakfast.  My type of breakfast will take my entire calorie limit for the day:(

Anj suggested egg beaters, fresh fruit and oatmeal.

At Dennys here in Michigan you can pick 4 items to create your own Grand Slam Breakfast.  I choose

1. Fresh fruit parfait (1/2 bannana, 1 strawberry sliced, 5 red grapes, 4 chunks fresh pineapple,  cubed canelope)   so deeeeeeeeelish
2. 2 Eggbeaters
3. Whole Wheat Toast
4. Bowl of grits - no butter/1/4 cup shredded cheese

Thought I had done wonderful.  Got home and checked the calories on grits…was so sad to find out they are 150 calories for 1/4 cup.  I had at least 1/2 cup or more :(  I figured about 700 calories or more  for breakfast.  Oh well, live and learn right ?  It sure was good though!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

Yesterday was a rough day Buddys.  I had my final dentist appointment to finish my smile

In 2007 I began the journey of having my teeth fixed, whitened, capped, crowned, veneered and bridged.  2 years later, I’M DONE!!! and smiling BIG!!!

See miracles do happen, dreams do come true….you just have to BELIEVE!!! and I do

Its almost the weekend, and tommorrow is weigh in day for the WildCats…..YIKEEES!!! LOL!!!  no, I think I’ll be fine.

Best wishes to all the Wild Cats tommorrow, and everyone else here on BuddySlim.

WE ARE GETTING THINNER ONE DAY AT A TIME!!

Hugs, Jane

Tuesday…3 days until Friday!!!! TGIT !! lol!!!

Hows everybody doing today??????  Its crazy how my mood is up and down.  Yesterday was so sad, but today I’m up and ready to tackle anything

Working very hard on this 1 pound.  When its gone, I will have lost 30 pounds!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!! amazing for me, I’ve tried for so long and finally I’m accomplishing what I need to do in life

Nothing much to report for today, just a typical day.  Vacation is just around the corner so I am planning my strategies  LOL  My mother in law loves to take us out to eat, so I have to be VERY VERY careful!!! 

But I have no doubt I can do it.  I refuse to gain weight just for 1 weeks vacation of bad choices.  I seem to be past the stage of  “living to eat”  I am currently in the “eat to live” stage and it agrees with me very well

Just sending out good vibes for today and hoping all are well.  Remember you are all strong…we all have our days which are bad, but we can overcome those and get healthy.   JUST DO IT!!!

As always, love you all and have a FANTASTIC DAY!!!

Its Monday………….its cloudy, cold and ready to rain some more :(  This weather definitely affects my motivation.

BuddySlim seems to feel sad today :(  I’m sad when I read blogs where buddys are hurting and feeling down.

But we have to somehow keep our heads high and carry on.  A little exercise usually picks me up…I’m going to try today.

For those who can’t exercise at this time, I’m so sorry for you. 

I love my new journey with healthy eating and exercising but somedays just seem so difficult.

Anybody with some spare energy, PLEASE SEND MY WAY  LOL!!!

A good morning to all out there in BuddSlim, are you ??????

For all of those who had a weigh in day today, I sure hope it was a successful one for you!!!!  But remember, 1 day at a time, 1 pound at a time.  We will all get there if we stay motivated and push ahead!!!

I read an interesting article this morning about “workout with music”  I’ve done this by making up my own playlist to use during exercise.  If you go to www.http://playlist.com you can choose from all types of music, even borrow from other users.

I was just curious how many use music?  Do you start off with slow music, then move up to faster music?  I did copy an example from this site and I’m going to try it.

Any suggestions on CD’s out there for walking on the treadmill?

I think I need to change it up…make exercise fun and healthy!!! 

Any suggestions would be great!! Thank you Lots of hugs for everyone!!  ~~Jane~~

Hey Buddys!!! Hope everyone’s Wednesday is a good one.  The sun is nice and bright here in Michigan, the flower gardens all planted and I’m ready for summer  and vacations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So if you look deep down inside can you find out why you became overweight?  They say people overweight become this way because of lifes experiences and situations. 

I’ve realized along time ago food was comfort for me.  Then cigerettes, then drugs, then alcohol. 

Finally at 49, all of my vices are gone, even the horrible cravings for food :)  Except the darn night snacking. :(  HELP!!!

Maybe if you really search for what has been bothering you…and why you have been gaining weight, you’ll find the answer…..deal with that, and start fresh with your Weight Loss Journey!!!

My story is sh0rt, I was adopted (never thought it bothered me) but all in all someone didn’t want me….I had a horrible abusive childhood.  Hung out with the wrong crowd, did the drugs, married an abusive husband….etc…..

Self medication was my game, today healthy eating is the only solution for my life.  I really hope everyone out there can find that place…the place that will let things go, or allow you to deal with them and go full force towards your new healthy lifestyle!!!

IF I CAN DO THIS, I KNOW YOU ALL CAN DO IT TOO!!!