JustJane48

But the Fire is so Delightful (wait a minute we don’t have a fire)  LOL….well you know how the song goes. 

Yup….in the middle of a blizzard here in lovely Michigan.  Snow is coming at the house sideways, huge wind  gusts and icy roads.  Guess I’m staying home for the day

I was supposed to take my daughter and the baby to the docs, but we cancelled that at 7:30 this morning.  I HATE SNOW!!! My absolute favorite dream is to have a winter home in Florida or South Carolina I’m getting too old for this cold crap….”huge sigh”….thank goodness my brother has a plow on his truck, and our driveway is always clean and for free  hehehehehehe “big cheesy grin”  LOL!!!

They say walking in the snow, or on the beach burns more calories then regular walking.  If I could dig out my boots, I’d bundle myself up and walk my property line.  We have about 1 3/4 acres, with hills.  I do love the looks of the snow, just not the driving in it

So I’ve been doing well with my shake, Orange Juice, and V8 Juice and 1 sensible meal.

I do take on all the challenges I was given. about the nightly munchies…but it really makes it difficult when my husband breaks down in the grocery store and buys this 4 pound box of chocolates (the cheap ones, Zachery).  He loves them and gets them every year, problem is he had a box only 2 weeks ago, and its gone.  He also picked out some other chocolate and its all on the dining room table.  I’m going to have to lock it up and put in our safe.  CANDY IS THE DEVIL…..GGGGGRRRRRR

I did pick up some healthy garden salsa and Tostidos, which isn’t bad if you only have a few.  That will get me through the crunchy, salty, and spicy cravings.  And all in all pretty healthy.  Also got more celery, carrots and still need lowfat or fat free Ranch.  We also found some beautiful clementines and I love them.  Nice and small, sweet and hits the spot. 

I’m convinced in time I will learn as you all have that eating before bed is the WORST!!!!!!!!

Well Buddys, whether you are living in the cold states, or loving the sunshine states, may you all have a wonderful Monday full of love and blessings

        ~~A friend is someone with whom you can be one-hundred percent yourself~~

Ok…made it through Day 1.  Followed my list almost completely.  Never did open my MT books, but today I will dive head first into my studies

As far as 1-3 I stayed right on track.  My legs are really aching today….but its a good ache.  I knew how out of shape I had gotten, especially with vacation and all. 

I did my 20 minutes on the treadmill.  Its just soooooooo boring, even if I’m watching tv while walking.  But I did it!!!  I have this little voice and a picture of a special buddy here that keeps me in check   LOL!!!  Always asking if I’m walking…well YUPPERS I am again!!!

Last night my husband and I drove to one of our favorite lakes and took a nice walk.  Got in about 25 more minutes, so I went over my actual goal.  Felt really proud of myself.  Thank God for giving me the strength and determination to get back in the routine.

Thanks to all my buddys for the constant encouragement and kind words.  Life wouldn’t be complete without my buddys

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

Proverbs 19:21

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.

Psalm 37:23

You may be thinking YOU know where you want to go, but MY purpose for you is what will work.  As my child, every step you take is ordered by ME. I am actively involved in your life, pointing you toward true success.

Sending happy thoughts, gods blessings and all my love to my buddys out there at BuddySlim.  Make good choices today…they will affect your tommorrow!!!! And remember to WALK!!!

  We are almost there…the weekend!!! YIPEE!!!

My focus for now is the exercise.  I think I’ve got the food under control.  My confidence is soaring as I see the inches come off and the scale drop.  I’ll do an official weigh in on Monday morning.  In fact I’m planning on having my husband hide the scale until then, as I find myself weighing 2 - 3 times a night when I get up to go to the bathroom…OBBSESSED I WOULD SAY!!! LOL!!!

By 6:30 this morning I’ve walked 20 mins on the treadmill.  I plan to walk twice more at 20 mins a shot and make it a total of 1 hour for the day

It seems to be harder to get moving, not sure why.  I’m sleeping better and eating better, so overall feeling on top of the world.  These legs just don’t wanna move!!!

Sending everyone wishes for a healthy, happy day.  Love you guys!!!

April 24, 2008

You have to put your faith to work to find the evidence for what you cannot see.

Oral Roberts

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1

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

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

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

My step daughter called last night with the best news ever!!! This is Annies year to shine.  She will graduate her senior year of high school, and will perform in her final dance recital (until college recitals of course)  We were praying that we could make one long trip instead of 2 short trips.  Its about 600 for tickets each time we go to MA.  Its worth every penny, but thats alot of money!!!

So she called me and gave me the dates.  She graduates on June 6th and the recital is on June 14th….YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!! we are just thrilled.  So now its off to Cheapflights.com for tickets!! Got our Disneyworld tickets all paid for so this will finally be our year.

We plan on getting to the Y this weekend.  Right now we are in another snow storm, this is just ridiculous sick of the white stuff!!

So how are my buddys today, are we all excited and ready for the WEEKEND!!! I am

Had a nice healthy meal last night with Dad.  He was in a grumpy mood.  He hates sitting there all day yet he doesn’t seem ready for a visit here yet. One day at a time.

Ok, gonna catch some blogs, have a super duper weekend my special buddies!!!

Love ya one and all!!

The scales were not shining in my honor this morning The time has come to refocus once AGAIN!! Thats ok…life has been so up and down in my world lately I’ve forgiven myself.

Dad is settling in with his new schedule filled with visiting nurses, physical therapists, home health aides, etc…  My sister in law and brother are adjusting.  I think I’m having the roughest time of anyone.  Must be I’m a creature of habit,  for the past couple of years Dad has been at my house for dinner 7 nights a week.  I was forced to cook a somewhat “healthy balanced” meal because of his diabetes. My husband and I have been sooooooooooooo naughty..LOL!! well, I have been worse then him and now I see the gain on the scales.

So new day, new strategies, better eating and more walking. 

My son in law to be invited us to Chinese for lunch on Saturday.  It was so much fun to see them all, they also invited my middle son (he rents from them).  We just ate and laughed.  Talan stole the show as always…LOL!!! He makes my life complete.  Can you believe it he will turn 2 in March.  Seems like just yesterday he was born.  My daughter continues to battle with morning sickness.  Poor thing, told her it was payback…..I was sick for 3 months straight when I carried her!!!

Ok…I’m missing my buddys like crazy and apologize for not responding to my boosters and some mail, most of all for falling behing on blogs.  I can see my computer time will be limited for now but I’m going to try to get on daily.  I’ve missed the strength and encouragement I’ve always got from here.

Sending all my love and hugs to all here.  Praying everyone has healthy happy days every day.  Stay strong…support each other and be happy!!!

Things are settling down here a bit.  Dad was released from the hospital (at his demand (not  very nicely either) on Tuesday morning. I received the call at 6:45 a.m.

We had expected coming around Wednesday at the earliest, and probably would have been Thursday for his own good, we needed the pneumonia to be gone but its still there somewhat.

So we had emergency transport (since he hasn’t walked the entire time in the hospital) and had Airway Oxygen come and set up a nebulizer.  You see he is still sick and needed to stay in the hospital, but I certainly understand how he felt.

The most important part is now his home care.  I believe he’s NOT ready to be with my Mom, he was just so sick he wasn’t talking like himself.

Soooooooooooo, believe it or not I’ve maintained my weight, even dropped 1 pound.  My husband has done fantastic!!! We were eating out everynight, whether at the cafeteria in the hospital or at a restaurant.  We tried to focus on healthy choices (although I’m a cheater sometimes…LOL)

Sad to say we haven’t been to the Y since everything started but thats ok, hopefully we’ll have more time now.

My brother and sister in law have agreed (or really have no choice) to help in the home care.  Heck they live in my fathers house, rent free and have for over 3 years now.  Its about time they do something right?  They moved in to supposedly “HELP” out…yeah right, whatever.  They said “well the house will eventually be ours, we might as well start enjoying it”…how crazy is that?  Anyways this is how it is and God has given me amazing strength though this whole ordeal.

If there is a happy side to every sad story, the happy side is Alan and I finally have more time together!! YIPPEE!!! We still visit Dad daily, today I cooked at his house his favorite, eggs, bacon and toast.  We have a visiting nurse, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and a Home Health Aide coming in for at least 1 month, more if needed.

I’m feeling positive, one day at a time.  Looking forward to getting back to our walking.  I hope I can somehow catch up on all my buddys blogs.  Thank you all for your little notes and encouragement, I surely needed it…Love you all!!

God does not give victory over the world just to a select few.  He has given overcoming victory to every person who believes in him!