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!!!

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~~

TGIF buddys :)  Is everyone ready for the 3 day weekend?  I know I am, so much work to do in the yard.  Having a big garage sale with my daughter….busy busy busy

Its been a long time for a blog, and I haven’t been in to comment on other blogs…please forgive me for that.

Today is a special day and I just had to see it down in writing.  I have finally reached the “under 200 pound goal”  YAHOO!!! I am at 198.2 this morning and couldn’t be happier.

Been playing around for couple of years now, and NOW I KNOW IT CAN BE DONE!!!    If I can do it (the queen of “yeah I’ll do it tommorrow”) then I know YOU can do it!!!  I’ve seen so many of you and everyone else can too!!!

    Sooooooooooooooo I’m heading off ready to do yet another Happy Dance today!!!!

Have a Fabulous Memorial Day Weekend….and  hope the Canada Days were Wonderful!!!

Love each and every one of you.

I received a beautiful booster note today, and I’ve always lived by this, but I was reminded today of it once again and I want to share.

Gods only gives you what you can handle

Howdeeeeeeeee Buddys!!!!  Hows your Tuesday going?

It is so beautiful here and I am fully charged..LOL!

Woke up at 6:oo a.m., did 30 minutes on the bike, 15 on the treadmill, and 15 in strength training….Yuppers, you heard it right…STRENGTH TRAINING.  Me??????????? OMG>>>>its a total miracle.Just a rookie here, learning from many sites online.  We are also delving into Yoga….what is going on!!!

Well the scale  needs to go down 3 pounds, then official I’ll be on fire.

Too see 199 on that scale will be a miracle.

So everybody, if you  are so close to your goals, just STEP IT UP!!! and you can do anything!!!

DON’T YOU DARE TOUCH THOSE CHOCOLATES!!!!!  just stand back and take a deep breath………breathe……….good job

Okey Dokey…later gator….he he he he

Love you all sooooooooooooooo much

Good Morning Buddys!!!!

How did everyone do over the weekend?  Any parties, celebrations, were you faced with temptations?  Is the weekend the most difficult days for you all to get through?

Weekends used to ruin my entire week of eating healthy.  It always felt like a party….2 days with my husband, pay day, and lots of unhealthy food.

So many of us here have done a complete turnaround in our life.  We finally had the “AHA” moment, and arn’t you glad??????

I still maintained on the scale, and ate fairly good.

Hubby and I were so excited to get out and ride our new bikes….we were lucky to get in 20 minutes between Friday evening and Saturday morning.  We have had so much rain, and its cloudy and yucky :(  Hope we get some SUNSHINE soon…I need it

Wanted to wish you all a Happy Healthy Monday

GOD always gives His best to those who leave the choice with HIM.   ~~~~~~Jim Elliot

If the LORD is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowering with milk and honey, and will give it to us.

Numbers 14:8

Love you all, have a great Monday

Its Friday April 24, 2009.Its a big day…filled with anxious people, doubtful people and happy people.  Weigh in day brings along much stress for so many of us, along with many successful people.  Not to worry, everyday is a new day

I’m learning to just take a deep breath and whatever the scales says I will deal with it, good, bad, or maintaining.

Reading blogs this morning I see alot of pain and hurt, sickness, some wanting to give up.

Nancy,  StaceyC (your husband) and any others that are sick out there,  I hope these balloons will bring you a smile.  I truly wish you all well soon.

Along with the sickness we see, comes prayers.  And for those who are struggling so hard to keep on track.  Mel who is suffering rough times, our Anj and Tim on the job hunt, Kama so overworked, Debra wanting to give up and Bette Jo just coming out of a couple weeks of pain….and everyone else here who I’ve missed. I apologize for not thanking each of you for your support, but for now I am.  Thank you. For those above and all others   I  will be

Please buddys, don’t give up.  I’m not one to talk, I played around with idea of getting healthy for 2 years.  I finally got tired of hearing myself “here we go again, this is it” 

For some like me, it takes time to get the info, learn the tricks, and BuddySlim is surely the place for that.  Listen to people, learn from them, each and everyone of us has something to offer!!!!

This is our lives buddys…..don’t we all want a long healthy life?  I know I sure do, I thank God for each and every day

All my Love and Blessings!!

Have a Fabulous weekend everyone

Love you guys,

Jane :)           

Good afternoon all you buddyslimmers out there Do you have sunshine where you are today?  We finally do after 3 days of rain, dark clouds, cold weather and plain YUCK, we have a beautiful sunny day here.  Can’t help but smile when its sunny

Started out a normal day here, got up…got on the scale         and I was so excited I couldn’t stay still.  I even went to tell my doggies Chloe and Toby the good news (I swear dogs understand)  I have finally lost 20 pounds….YES 20 POUNDS!!!!  I still have 45 to go, but I’m happy because I finally stuck to my plan and stayed with exercising and it is finally paying off

I have a drawer or 2 stuffed with favorite clothes of the past and future :)  I bet you all have that same drawer……I’ve designated part of my closet for the same thing.

I looked around and found one of my most favorite pair of jeans.  Haven’t fit in them forever :( 

Sadly and embarrasing to say I’ve been in a 20/22 jeans.  My favorite pair was an 18   YES AN 18!!!!  and I can fit into them!!!!  sure there a little snug, but I know they will be comfortable in a few days. I am so proud.  I feel so much more confidant now and the motivation is even stronger.

So Please buddys I know how hard this journey is, I’ve been on BuddySlim for 2 years and I just recently had that “AHA “moment.  I want to be healthy and live a long life….at the rate I was going, it wouldn’t be such a long life.  I love healthy foods, right now my favorite thing is finding new healthy recipes.

I know you all can do it.  It has to come from within first.  Make it your hobby…..make your new healthy journey fun and competitive.  For me I decided to make it my “Full Time Job”  and its working

This is a big week for my husband and I.  We celebrate anniversary/birthdays.  We went out and bought a new bike for each of us!!! Were ready to go!!!

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for always being there for me.  For all the love and support I’ve gotten from this awesome site.  Couldn’t have done it without you.

Faith changes hope into reality.

Kenneth E. Hagin

That ye be . . . followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Hebrews 6:12

A big shout out….to all the good buddys here today!!!   Its finally WEDNESDAY!!!

The sun is warm and bright today, can’t help but smile. 

Its a little late for this question, but how did we all do over Easter weekend?  I hope you all were successful and made good choices.

I did great at dinner, but in the evening when all the company was gone, my husband and I ran to the bedroom and ate the remainder of Easter Candy….BAD JANE…..BAD ALAN….LMAO!!! oh well, darn it tasted so good.  I forgot how much I love jelly beans!!!

So there are consequences for our actions……and mine were bad :(   I gained 2 pounds.  I wanted to just cry, but nope got back on my bike and walked on the treadmill and stuck to my plan.

This will be an interesting Friday weigh-in for me!!!

Always remember if we gain a little, we gain a little, its all a part of the journey.  I’m learning now that I can’t beat myself up.  What for…how silly!!!!!!!!  I just need to concentrate and make my journey of eating healthy and exercise a full time job:)

So please remember buddys…enjoy the day…enjoy the people…and enjoy yourself.

Blessings and hugs to you all

Jane

Just wanted to stop in and write a short blog to all out there in BuddySlim.

For everyone new, you have found a family of people full of love and support.  This is such a unique group of people, one of a kind

This past week has been one of the saddest I’ve seen here.

People losing jobs, losing homes, arrogent bosses, flu/virus’s, people losing people (Anj ):(  too much sickness and pain (Shanna)

As I got in bed last night my prayer list was longer then ever and I cried all the way through. 

In my world here I have this very special friend who’s life has been in termoil for a long time now.  As I talked to my children on the phone last night, I discovered they have no food.  My heart feels broken…my stomach in knots.

All I can say is GOD IS GOOD…and we all will get through this somehow, someway.

Lets pull together for all those in need.  Today I’m taking some of my grocery money to help my kids, plus I’m going to purchase food for the local food banks. 

Just think if everyone could donate 1 can of food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  What a difference it would make:)

Praying for you all to have a good weekend….success in your weight loss journey, and some relaxation.  I think we all need that

Love you one and all

Jane

To all my buddys here….a big super duper hug…..and a pat on the back for all the hard work.  You all just amaze me and lift my spirits.  Your determination and strength is unstoppable.  You are truly my inspiration to lose this weight.  I know God is holding my hand as always giving me that needed strength to get through this battle,  but you ALLof you  are encouraging me, and for that I thank you. ((((((((((((Hugs to everyone)))))))))))))))))) 

I am having a difficult time getting my exercise logged?  I thought I had done it in the past, but I can’t seem to understand it this time…..duh….a brain fart I spose….LOL!!!

If anyone has an extra minute, and could guide me through the exercise tracker, I’d appreciate it.

Thank you one and all for all the advice and opinions of Weight Watchers.  I’ve decided the money could be an issue.  Money is so tight, and I know it is for everyone.  With that 11.00 per week charge, that would buy me alot of fresh vegtables and fruits

2 days before  the weekend  YIPPEE YAHOO!!!

Wishing you all fun days ahead, filled with healthy snacks, and lots of good blessings