JustJane48

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!!!

A  BuddySlim hello to all out there :)   Hope everybodys Memorial Day Weekend was nice….did we all eat healthy?  Lets hope so, weigh in day is tommorrow  Eeekkkssss.  LOL!!!

I always heard about pedometers.  Before I really took time to research them, I thought I get some advice from those here who use them. 

Which company makes the best?  are they accurate? and how about the cost.  I need something afforadable.  Exercise seems to be getting more difficult for me.  I need to kick it up….

PLEASE KICK ME IN THE YOU KNOW WHAT!!!!  I’m in a rut, and giving up is not even an option.

Thanks everyone!! and have a healthy day

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

I’m looking at my new profile pic for BuddySlim, made special by my husband….but I can hardly see it  LOL!!! going to grab a magnifying glass!!!  We’ll have to work on that.

In for just a quick blog today.  The official weigh-in for my team is tommorrow.  But the blabber mouth that I am :)  can’t keep this news in!!!

I have finally reached the 200 mark on the scale!!!!  Who would have thought this would be such  a success, especially when I once weighed 110.  YIKEEES!!  And after having 3 children, my weight stayed right around the 150 mark.

LMAO…just had to stick Confucius in….LMAO!!!  Love it!!

But to me this is HUGE.  With so much love and support all around me, and also some good discipline from myself,  I’m so happy to say I’ve lost the first 25 pounds.

Okey Dokey, off to read some blogs!!!

Have a great Thursday everyone…lots of hugs!!

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

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

Good Afternoon Buddys!!! Are you all wearing green??????  If not watch out for those pinches  LOL!!! I told my hubby, make sure to wear green or you’ll be getting pinched by all those pretty ladies at work.  He just laughed and said “Honey, that only happens in 1st or 2nd grade.  I said HUH??????? NOT…”  We’ll see when he gets home  hehehehe, I’ll sure be ready to pinch away….LOL!!!

Its been such a while, I haven’t been here since Friday of last week Uggghhh…..too long.  Lots of catching up to do  LOL!!

My title explains it all….I’m sooooooooooo frustrated right now.  Not sure which path to take at this point.

I started on a serious weight loss journey the end of January.  No cheating, no alcohol, no fast food (unless it was counted in my caloric intake)  exercise 6 out of 7 days. 

I’ve only lost 8 pounds since the end of January. Thats going on 8 weeks.  I know they say 1 pound a week is preferred….but I’m not preffering it ladies. 

I will attend a free Weight Watchers meeting on Wednesday morning.  Maybe that will do the trick.  I know WHAT to eat and WHEN to eat, but it seems like it should be much quicker.  Oh well, one day at a time…..right?????? OF COURSE!!! but I’m still frustrated

My Husband and I are completely rid of any carbonation. We’ve had fun trying all the flavored waters, (just for a treat) but we still drink mostly plain water which fortunately I love

The propel was suggested by a close friend, I’ve tried it before, but didn’t remember how GOOD it really is!!!

Well off to ride my bike….I’m going to just work harder at this, because I’M NOT GIVING UP THIS TIME.

My apologies for anyone I’ve missed this weekend.  I pray my buddys are  well.

:)           A giggle a day keeps the gloomies away!

:)            Every smile makes you a day younger. (Chinese Proberb)

:)             Everyone smiles in the same language.

:)             Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves…for they will never cease to be amused!!

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!!!