JustJane48

Its FRIDAY!!!  We all have our own happy dance, how about a TGIF DANCE !!! LOL…I’m dancing away here

This journey has been sooooooooooo long.  Stop—Start—-Stop—-Start—-Fall—-Get Up…and so on and so on.

The challenge of the here and now is night snacking.  My hubby and I ALWAYS had snacks with tv.  We’ve tried the celery and carrots with dip, laughing cow cheese on lowfat crackers, sugar free jello, pudding….etc….you get the picture.

Last night I’m so proud to say….NO SNACKING FOR EITHER OF US!!!!!!!!!  Yuppers…only Sobie 0 calorie water.  I did have one small teaspoon of Black Cherry with Vanilla Swirl Yogurt (Edy’s) so I had something in my stomach before taking my medications.

So it can be done.  I know Nancy was having a lot of problems with this too, and I’m sure many more.

I saw such a good weigh in this morning, and I do believe having nothing after 5:00 does work

Thank you all for the Pedometer info.  Its on my list for the weekend, can’t wait!!

Feburary 9th - - - - - - - - 225 pounds  Uuuggghhh

May 28 - - - - - - - - - - - -  197 pounds

This morning while reading blogs I came across one that said Dream who you want to be.  So true, and I’m now dreaming of the gramma in the pool with her grandchildren!!! IT WILL HAPPEN!!

I see sadness and struggling today….also a dear friend of mine is going through the worst time ever.  It would be so nice if everyone could take a couple minutes to pray for those in need.  I believe there is power in prayer.  Thank you.

Love you all…….sending hugs…..and wishing you all a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!!

Just hopping in to wish all a Happy Easter.  Hope the weather is warm for all the little ones searching for eggs.

Such a beautiful time of the year

Got past my mini goal, and lost 3 pounds this week.  I’m on cloud nine!!!  Can’t believe it, but now theres no stopping me;)

Just had blood work done for cholesterol, we’ll see how it goes.  My last results were so good my doctor took me off of one of my cholesterol meds!!!  He also cut the dosage on another one  YIPPEE!!!

Alrighty then, off to color some eggs for my grandkids and my kids…yeah my kids  (there only in their 20’s)  LOL!!!  guess I’m the one who needs to grow up!!! (it’ll never happen)  Make up the baskets and get ready for the big day. 

May God bless you all on this beautiful Easter weekend.

Yep you read that right :)  We do indeed have a new addition to our family. No please don’t thinking its a baby….NO WAY!!! and by the way, the kids are all moved out and I’m in seventh heaven!!!!  So now our new family is complete :)  I received a call from my dogs groomer.

She said “Jane I have a little cocker spaniel, a girl and shes 11 years old”  She continued to say “The family is moving out of state and can only take 1 dog to the house they will be renting.  If they cannot find a home they will have to put her down.”  Well folks, I don’t know if you know what an animal lover I really am.  Other then my family, dogs in particular are the love of my life.  Were talking true Unconditional Love from these little guys/gals

Shoes on, grab my purse and off to the groomers to meet this cocker spaniel.   Her name is Chloe and I fell in love instantly.

We had her for a overnight to see if Toby would accept her…remember now he is the KING OF THE HOUSE!!! They did pretty good

Chloe went home for a couple days, had a vet appt. and shots.  We will pick her up tonight after Alan gets out of work…YIPPEE!!!!  She just balances out my life….the love these little dogs have to give is unconditional!!! They don’t care if your having a bad hair day, or bad breath…you can talk to them and they listen….they NEVER TALK BACK!!!!

Ok, chapter 1 —– chapter 2 —- to follow

My new life.

So many changes since Feb. 9, 2009.  Somehow I woke up and felt this strength and motivation I hadn’t felt before. I had been praying faithfully for guidance and help getting where I need to be which is healthy!!!!

Since Feb 9th, I haven’t had anything fried, fatty, salty, no fast foods, no restaurants…just wholesome healthy foods.  ” Pats myself on the back”  LOL 

I’ve exercised everyday except for Valentines weekend, and I missed a couple other days.

I started out so slow because I was so out of shape, not I’m up to 30 - 45 mins a day Using my new bike and my treadmill and I feel so much better!!!

I feel like a new person, I feel empowered…and I believe God is smiling right down on me

For those who keep struggling, please please don’t give up.  I kept giving up, but kept starting over.  Believe me it will happen….Find it deep inside the desire to become healthy. Its there I promise you.

I had 2 heart doctor appointments this week.

1st appointment my heart failure doc was soooooooooooo very happy to see me in such good spirits and so motivated.  He told me he was proud of my exercising. Unless something comes up I’ll see him in a year!!! Thats amazing, I’ve been going to these docs on an average of 3 -4 times a year.

2nd appointment with my cardiologist. I had blood work done the day before.  I asked the results, he got them and his eyes were soooooooooo big.  He just shook his head and said Jane I can’t believe this!!!!!  My numbers were rediculous!!! so low but not in any danger.  He said we will cut your Liptor in half . I was about to jump up and down…probably would have if I wasn’t carrying around these 10 pounds melons……LMAO….we did actually weigh them…,my husband and I   LMAO!!! now thats a pretty picture huh?????????

As I was checking out, my doc came up behind me and tapped me on the shoulder with a huge smile and said….I’m taking you off a Zetia as well.  He said keep up the good work whatever you are doing, don’t stop, now if that isn’t the best news ever!!! See I’ve talked about my new eating program, but he isn’t familiar with it.  When I go back he’ll be shocked…I go back in 9 months for a stress test. 

I should be able to keep my heart failure at stage 3, given I don’t have any more setbacks.  If I continue to eat and exercise he expects me to be off all my cholosterol meds.  I can actually get better and live many many years, before this my outlook was so dim and discouraging.

You know what??????????????? God has given me this wonderful opportunity.  He took away my smoking….my drinking…..and now my bad eating habits.

GOD IS GOOD….GOD IS GREAT

Love and blessings to all my incredible buddys

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Eeeewww, not so pretty huh????????  LOL!! Well thats about how I’m feeling about now…this Monday morning….the weekend after Halloween.  Anyone else have the Halloween Candy Hangover???????????

I know I vowed to be strong and stick to my guns during Trick or Treat.  Little Talan was sharing candy left and right.  When I’d say no, he’d get this little pout on his face and say “Why Gramma”  so I ended up over doing it a bit.

We fell into the old day after trap.  All Halloween Candy 1/2 off…OMG!!! Enough, my belly is so sore, and Today is a New Day my buddys!!! A new start, a new Month. 

Hello fellow BuddySlimmers out there!!! Hows everyone been.  I’ve missed coming here and finally found some time to catch up a bit on the blogs, and e-mails.  Sorry if I haven’t been there for those in need.  Hopefully life will slow down a bit and I can come regularly again!!!!

This week has been crazy busy.  See those smileys at the top of the page.  They show each emotion I’ve experienced this week  LOL!!!!  theres even more.

I’m exhausted but we finally got my son Jon moved into his apt.  It is only 1/2 mile from his work, so he will walk.

Angela and new baby Brooklyn are good.  Talan is certainly going through some adjustments.  One day he loves his sister, the next day he says “Mom I don’t like that baby…go away”  LOL!!!! Poor little guy

I am making Jons old room into a play/sleepover room for Talan.  I’m going to try to take him more so he still feels special, plus I love the little guy so much.  He always makes my day.

The house is empty for now and I’M LOVIN IT!!! I can run around in my pj’s at night!!!!  I’m slowly trying to get the half of the house (kids half) cleaned up.

You won’t believe this…..ready???? ok here goes.  When I was at Disney I gained 2 pounds.  I haven’t lost it yet, but I’m still at the same weight!!! For all the crazy eating this week you’d think my weight would have gone up.  I’m really happy, and now that things have settled down, I can refocus on healthy meals.

My sons apt. is on the 3rd floor.  There are no elevators, so I huffed and puffed getting to the third floor…LOL…wow that must have been a site!!!!  My heart wouldn’t let me go to many times.  But while moving, I wanted to help.  I ended up staying up there and unpacking kitchen items, and getting his kitchen in order.

Life is good Buddys, I’m feeling great, still have my down days, but overall I’m great.  My relationship with God is so strong. 

I’m listening to Joyce Meyers CD series about “Loving your self”  I listen when I’m driving.  It really helps me through tough times.

Sending all my love….Gods blessings…and lots of hugs to each and every one of you.

      I have come to you and given you My Word

      so you could have My joy.  You will have My

       gladness within you, filling your heart, when

       you live and abide in My Word.

       AMEN!!!

Wow, it seems like forever since I’ve blogged.  Seems like BuddySlim is just filled with new people.

WELCOME NEW PEOPLE!!!! You’ve picked the best place online.  The buddys here are terrific and the support as well.

Its been so crazy busy this week, I’m only to check in for a few minutes at a time.

My son Jon is now moved into his apt…..as of Saturday evening Oct 18th..YIPPEE…YAHOO….WOO HOO…..SINGING OUT LOUD AND DOING JENS HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY DANCE  “whew” that one tired me out  LOL!!!

Well haven’t been very strict with the eating, but now my house is empty….at least for a short while, not sure if my youngest son will come home or move in with a friend.

I started back on plan today.  When I saw my pictures of myself at Disney World, I wanted to just throw up.  How gross…..why did I ever let myself get this way?  I’m sure a lot of ask this question alot.

But you know what?????????????????  Its fixable…and with patience and determination WE CAN DO THIS.

I’ve watched people here lose so much weight, you can’t even recognize them in their before and after pictures…YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME!!!

Ok, off to make dinner…Making fish, any ideas on how to make a healthy baked fish dinner?  I’d love some suggestions and I’ll use them next time .

Sending love and blessings to you all

A beautiful Tuesday afternoon to all my slimming buddys :)  Its good to be here at BuddySlim today.  I actually have a small break this afternoon and thought it would be a good time to say hello!!!

Yes, this is a fact.  I am going to boycott all scales in doctors offices.  I will refuse to be weighed on them ever again.  They should be illegal and therefore taken away forever  LOL!!!

So my scales here at home (I love them by the way) are showing me the numbers I wish to see.  I’m not going down, but I’m not going up, and for me this is HUGE PROGRESS  “patting myself on the back”

The scale at the doctors yesterday showed a 3 pound gain.  Well I set my purse on the ground (1 pound right there)  took off my shoes (1 pound there)  I asked if maybe I took off my jeans I would weigh what my scales said…LOL!!! She said Honey you do whatever you need to do, I’ll turn my head…and she was laughing hysterically  I declined, and took the 3 pound gain.  I know where I am, its the clothes and shoes that  weigh so much!!!

So today was a blood draw, pee pee sample (you know in the little cup, where you have to bring it out in front of the ENTIRE WAITING room for all to see)  and a Chest X Ray.

Love love really love my lab.  The girls all know me, and we laugh and joke, kind of like here.  It is really becoming a second home for me.  I’m pretty much there on a weekly basis.  I told the lab girls, we’ve got to stop meeting like this!!! Lets have coffee instead, cuz I’ve got so many  holes poked in me from drawing blood!!!  I think that should be illegal as well.

So 6 vials of blood…EEEKS….didn’t know I had that much, they usually take 2 or 3….x ray, sample and I’m on my happy way.

Lots of stress with my children, but it is totally in Gods hands.  I’m focusing on ME…sounds selfish, but its high time I get myself as healthy as God will allow.  I trust him, and know his plan will be a good one.  Remember buddys, when you wake up in the morning, please say your thanks….Thank you God for this beautiful Day.  Never go to bed angry…always say an I Love you  at night.  No one knows whats around the corner.

Some good news to report, my Son Jon who is 23 was approved for an apartment which is located right across the street from where he works.  He will not have to drive anymore.  The trip from here at my house is 60 miles round trip.  His car is a huge gas hog, so it takes around 100 dollars a week for gas “big sigh” 

He’s excited but a little scared and reluctant.  He’s ALWAYS had a roomate, and this time its only him.

Angela is about to POP!!!  Wonder how our little Debbie is doing???

My other son is away for a bit.  Learning some of lifes hardest lessons.  Guess we all have to learn things the hard way, I know I sure did.

Ok, my lovely buddys….Gods Blessings for you all today.  Hope its a beautiful day for you.

Love you all

Jane

Christopher!!!! (my baby) ”sniff sniff”

Today is a really big birthday in our house.  Its a beautiful day so far, the sun is shining bright, and we have a beautiful cool breeze.  I woke up feeling great, watching my silly scale going up 1 pound, then down 1 pound, up, then down.  Crazy.  At least I’m somewhat maintaing, I just have to kick it up a notch.

So my youngest child, Christopher turns 21 today.  We’ve been trying to figure out what to get him for the last three days.  Of course he says “oh nothing Mom”  Alan and I ran to a little shopping mall where 2 of Chris’s favorite clothing stores were.  We figured we’d give him a gift certificate so he can pick what he wants.  That night all the power was out and the stores closed

So here I am on his birthday and still nothing.  My other son was thinking about this as well and came up with a MP3 player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I was so relieved, because this is a big birthday.  Any birthday is special, but this is big.  So today I’ll go and pick one out  (may wait for Alan and go together, he knows much more about these things)  Jon and Alan and I will all pitch in so we can get a better quality one.

I’ll pick him up a small cake and there you go!!!

Now about the praying all day and night, he is now legal age to buy beer/alcohol.  He’s been drinking on and off and I have no way to control it because I can never catch the one buying it for him.  Its a serious offense, contributing to a minor.

So Chris plans to go out tonight for a party, he has a vacation day tommorrow.

My stomach is in knots.  Please say a prayer that he survives his 21st birthday.  His life is just a mess right now, and he seems to think turning to drinking will make the pain go away.

Ok…that was depressing enough.  How is everyone elses day going? 

Ate some homemade vegetable soup and it was yummy and almost completely salt free.  I’ll be eating it for a couple of days LOL…the scale will surely go down if I keep this up

So, lets all have a really fantastic day….you are all so unique and loving in your own special ways.  I love BuddySlim, good friends, good support and always someone there when you need a friend.

Gods blessings to you all, have a beautiful day