JustJane48

Happy Friday Buddys!!!  Yup another weekend is upon us….how will we all do?

We’ll all be great, because we are a part of the BuddySlim family “Proud Smile”

My progress has been slow, but the scale is showing hope.  My exercise has really gotten better

I have God to thank for all this strength…I thank my husband and all my special Buddys

I’m wishing you all a wonderful weekend full of fun and surprises….blessings….and lots of smiles

Every morning I put my playlist on…love it because I cannever get enough music.

If you get just a minute, there is a beautiful song that I think everyone would enjoy.

http://www.playlist.com     Search     Tommy Shane Steiner      Song…..What if She is an Angel.

This really hits close to home with everyone struggling with the economy. 

Ok on a happy note, lets all make good choices….eat healthy and get some exercise in and most of all give lots of hugs!!!

Its  Monday, rise and shine buddyslimmers!!! We have much to accomplish today.  This is YOUR week to shine.  I think I’m shining this morning  “walking to the mirror looking”     yup shining Jane ;)  Ready to face whatever might come my way.  Hold on gang, here we gooooooooooooooo!!!!  Yup Its a  day

This weekend my husband and I went on our normal shopping trip.  Always looking for healthy snacks, sad to say I think we checked out just about everyone.  Wish they made a low cal, low sodium store.  I know they have sections in the grocery store but I mean a store just dedicated to people with health issues.  Oh well, maybe someday

  Its so wonderful to have BuddySlim….a safe place filled with loving friends.  I thank God for this site….again thank you Dr. Marc for making it possible.

On our shopping trip this weekend, I saw a beautiful journal, it was reduced to $4.20  very affordable.  On the cover it read Trust in the Lord with all Your Heart….it had a flower shaped like heart with a bird on it.

I was sold…loved it….needed it ……wanted it…..and yup  bought it.

I’ve always wanted to leave something behind for my children.  You see being adopted does bring a small amount of wonder and loneliness.  Some days you ask “why” more then others, but I would give anything for my biological mother to have left me something.

Anyway, now I’m babbling.  This beautiful journal will be my thoughts, prayers and feelings for each day

For me this is just one more way to motivate me and be honest at the end of the day by writing everything out…happiness, sadness, failure, whatever the day brought.

Hope your weekends went well, we did pretty good on eating.  I am up to 40 - 45 mins exercise almost everyday.  Feeling full of life….finally!!!

Please have a day full of fun and success.  Enjoy all the blessings we take for granted.  I need to say a big THANK YOU for my faithful buddies.  Don’t give up….you will SHINE

Love you all

Jane

an

Only in for a minute.  Wanted to THANK YOU all you tried to help me with the whole carbonation thing.  DUH…I should have googled it, I google everything else  LOL!!! and everyone else who took their time, I loved the input

Also thank you Teresa for giving me all the details of your experience.

I’ve learned its way to expensive, can’t possibly afford it even with insurance.

Plus I reached a time in my life where I BELIEVE ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE!!!!

I feel empowered….motivated….I’m watching the scale go down instead of up.

I owe it to all my BuddySlimmers who have supported me and continue to support and to God who continues to hold  my hand all the way through!!!

Have a great weekend

Love ya all Jane

Hey everyone!!! Hope your day is going well. This will be a quickie…getting ready to go see my Little Sister (not full time anymore but we stay in touch all the time)  last special olympics basketball game…YAHOO  YIPPEE!!! I wish I could cheer but I’ve picked up this nasty cold/flu virus and my voice is about gone.  Hubbys happy about that…the house is quite quiet now!!!!! LOL!!!  Thats ok, once my voice is back I’ll make up for the days lost  LOL!!!!

So my new picture is really a true picture of me..yuppers…chunky grammy….but thats ok.  My jeans actually fit comfortably today My poor grandson has so many bad genes :(  His fathers side of the famly all have weight issues…I’m adopted so I don’t really know what runs in my biological family, except I’m overweight, so is my daughter.  And poor little Talan is just following suit

Makes me sad, I only try to feed him healthy snacks.

I will take my measurements this weekend, its been about 3 weeks.

Soooooooooooooo darn excited about really taking this seriously. I feel like a new person.

To anyone new here, please don’t give up on yourself, don’t give up on BuddySlim, it takes time to  learn the ropes here!!! I’m so computer illiterate, I took forever to even learn how to blog….let alone add pictures. :)  So you can do it….believe in yourself.

Ok, gotta go, I’ve lost touch with so many buddys, later I hope to read some blogs.

Be happy everyone…count your blessings everyday.

Open your eyes! So the SUN can rise, Flowers can blossom…..Birds can sing, because all are waiting to see your B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L      @S@M@I@L@E@

Have the best day ever…smile at everyone you see, you’ll feel a whole lot better :)   :)  

Good afternoon all you buddys out there.  I know Monday mornings are tough, but its a new week!!!!

I decided a few weeks I would back off from BuddySlim until I could see I was serious this time and saw some weight loss.

I’m back…and have good results to share, but first.

How many of you exercise to music? 

I used to love to walk or ride during “All My Children,” but I discovered music is so much better.

If you go to http://www.playlist.com you can make your own play list.  I live and breath music, so this was just the answer for my motivation (other then being a fatty grammy) and all the loving support from my  buddys here .

Its taken a while but I’ve perfected my list and this is what I play during exercise time

If your interested in any of my picks, Go to the link I copied here on my blog.  You can look for members.  I’m   JustJane48  and The playlist I use is “Music is Life”  Its a free program which is best of all!!!!

This morning I hopped on the treadmill and started my music.  I was walking to the beat…some faster then others…..so I guess you could say….wogging?  sometimes…LOL!!!  Take for example, Any Lynard Skynard Lovers Out there????????  Well take one of my favs of his  “Simple Man”  for me I set my treadmill at 2.5 and walk the whole song I walk as long as I can do my songs.  I actually stayed on 30 mins this morning.  Ready to switch to the bike.  But I decided to bike while watching All My Children  LOL!!! love my soaps.

So my secret is certainly music

My other secret is my weight loss and exercising schedule.  My exercising will never be close to some girls here with kickboxing, Yoga, Spinning etc….but I’m working hard and seeing results.

I did purchase Bob Greens Perfect Life Book and found some interesting things in his book.

Ok, my routine is now (and its official)

1.  up between 8:00 - 8:30  (this weekend it was 6:30 - 7:00)  WOOPEE

2.   Drink a half glass of orange juice to start your metabolism going (Thanks Shanna)

3.   Check my e-mail

4.   Drink my Isagenix Shake and take my pills

5.   Straight to my little gym   LOL!!! which only consists of my treadmill and bike, but we will add to it as time goes along

6.    Everyday I exercise, I did lose a few days in the past two weeks, but my goal is everyday.

7.  Keeping a record of my weight, and exercise.  Will be putting it on my BuddySlim page!!!

8.   Back to e-mail

9.    Small snack, some examples clementine, apple, V8 Fusion Light Strawberry/Bannana 50 calories….etc…

10.   Lunch….one more Shake

11.    Housework, errands…whatever neeeds to be done, if the computer isn’t calling my name ONCE AGAIN!!!  LOL Hello  I’m Jane I’m an internet addict –geez…..LOL.   Better then being in the bars right??

12.  Dinner….between 400-600 calories.  Exercise with hubby if the evening permits.

13.  Small healthy snack….2 hours before bed…

14.  Asleep by 10:00

15.   Repeat above   WOOT WOOT  HOORAY!!!  YES I’VE FOUND THE TRICK FOR ME!!!

So I just had to share this morning, because I feel like I’m on top of the world.

I have a very special friend who has buddied up with me and we write our progress several times a day.  We have our own little Boot Camp going!!! God brought us together and thats for sure

So between my one on one support, my husband, my children and lets not forget my most favorite 2nd home BUDDYSLIM!!!  I can’t fail….never again.

Life is so great everyone….no one knows how long our time will be here in this beautiful country of ours.  I’ve said it so many times…but please please…smile often….hug alot…..pray and Praise…..Love each day like its your last…..and do at least one nice thing for a stranger each day, we don’t give to receive gifts or money, we give to receive the satisfaction and love in return It actually feels so good to give of your time or maybe just a smile….it becomes contagious

With God all things are possible

God

gently picks up

every care

and in our need

He’s Always there.

OMG!!! how could I forget part of the best news…my secret!!! On Feb. 9 2009 I weighed my highest weight ever 225.

Today Feb. 23, 2009 I’m down to 220.6  Almost 5 pounds in 2 weeks!!!!! LIFE IS GOOD GOD IS GOOD   Love you guys!!!!!

Good Afternoon Buddys.  Today I was planning to write an  upbeat blog….a bit of bragging you could say.  Some good progress and bad habits erased, but as I read the blogs yesterday and today  I felt so sad, I changed my blog idea for today.

I see so many struggling, so many family losses,  unemployment, spouses working far from home,  homes lost and the list goes on and on.

I can’t begin to list names of those I see hurting and needing  prayers today, but I’m hoping everyone can pull together….hold hands….pray hard….and help our buddys get through these rough times.

A few blogs stated…live life to the best– its way to short.  My dads words exactly, and I think he is a very smart man He’d say “Jane you only pass through this way one time, so be happy “  I love my dad

I have this beautiful glass box filled with beautiful scriptures and sayings.  Each day I pull out a new one.  Todays was so fitting for the blogs I’m seeing, I want to share with you.

Our hearts

can rest

PEACEFULLY

in the

promises

of  God.

“…’In quietness and in confidence shall be your Strength…’”

Isaiah 30:15 KJV

I want you all to know I am here for you.  Somedays I don’t stop in BuddySlim, but if someone is in need of a friend, a shoulder, a hug…I’m here.  You have all been here for me through it all and you continue to be my rock.

Thank you for that.

Sending love and all of gods blessings.

Hello out there!! Hows everyones day going.  I’ve been away for a couple days :(  Life just takes its turns sometimes and my fathers health is just failing again.  Was hoping for a better year, I’ve seen him suffer way to much.

 So I’m keeping a smile on my face and plunging along…God and I together

I’m desperately trying to read blogs.  Seems I’m missing so much that is happeneing.  Sorry I haven’t been here for you.

I’ve been on my bike only a couple of times.  Hopefully today I can get some exercise in. 

Just wanted to send the love to you all.  Keep on keeping on….summers not to far away!!!  And we all WILL look healthy and HOT!!! LOL!!

Blessings to all

Yup, there it is.  In all its glory.  Isn’t it a beauty????  Bought it on Monday, my husband and a buddy from work went Wednesday evening to pick it up.  I look at it and I’m so proud of it.

But something is sooooooooooo wrong with this picture.   ITS STILL IN THE DARN BOX. :(    :(     

Maybe this weekend Alan says…he’s going to try to get it assembled.  I’m going nuts here….frustrated…and very impatient.

Oh well, good things come to those who wait.

Love, Hugs, Blessings to all my Buddys

Hello all buddyslimmers out there today

I was watching the news at 12:00 today and saw a special edition on laughing.

Did you know that a good BELLY LAUGH is the best medicine around????????  It helps your health, lowers your blood pressure,  keeps the adorphines up and your health will prosper from laughing.  Sounds easy enough!!!

We have a couple here on BuddySlim that share jokes….I love that.

I’ve said this before I’m sure in my blogs, but can’t say it enough.

My father always said this when I was growing up…….You only pass this way once, so be happy and laugh as much as you can.

I’m packing my overnight bag for tommorrow night.  Thank you all for your prayers and concerns, they mean the world to me.

Just talked to the check in department.  I was wondering what type of room I would have.

Normally in the heart center you have a private room.  They vary from good to outstanding.  You could compare them from Holiday Inn for good, all the way up to Hampton Inns. 

But if you are in ICU….thats the best room ever…LOL!!!! These rooms have several chairs, lazyboy recliner, and a couch.  LOVELY!!! 

A good room will have a nice lazyboy….and its private, and a outstanding room has a lazyboy, couch, and a  couple of chairs. 

After talking to the check in nurse, I asked which type of room I would have  LOL….she told me a private room in the heart center….YIPPEE HOORAY!!!!  Now Alan can stay overnight.  If it would be a double room, he would go home. 

We are calling this quality time!!!  I won’t have to cook, I can lay around in bed and not feel guilty, gets lots of drugs….have a clean bed and fresh towels.   NOW this is LIVING FOLKS!!!!

Only kidding, but I’m following my dads advice…laughing …..try to make every situation a good one.  Remember buddys, there is always a good side to everything.  It may be difficult to find or you might not see the good right away, but believe me it is there!!!

So I expect to come back Saturday all fixed up

Ready to tackle life head on!!!!

I’ll miss you, but geez its only a day and night.

Love you guys, you are the best ever, don’t know what I’d do without you.

Love and blessings to you all

I have been having such a hard time posting comments these past 2 days.  I’m getting so frustrated because you must be thinking I’m not there, but I am there.  I know Anj had contacted Dr. Marc, and there will be changes.  But for now, please buddies, remember you are all in my heart and thoughts everyday I’m wondering if we all checked our folders we would find comments just waiting.

I have some good news.  This morning was the meeting with the disability lawyer.  He was very quick to take my case.  He explained if we didn’t win, I would owe nothing.  If I win I will pay him a fine.  He also said he doesn’t take cases that he doesn’t think will win….makes sense.

Problem is there are 9 judges.  He’s seen them all and knows them well.  2 out of the 9 never NEVER approve.  So now I’m over hurdle number one…the lawyer is 100% on my side, now I need to pray harder for a nice judge.

It will probably be 2 years before our court date, that is how backed up the system is.

Not doing to well on my Ojuice, V8 and 1 sensible meal.  Going through a bit of depression I guess, but I’ll be back on track with Gods help.  Never ever lose faith my dear friends….remember when one door closes, another opens.

Sending love and blessings, and of course many hugs to you all