Only worked til noon today, Yay!  Of course, thats because I have to work Saturday morning, but I'll worry about that on Saturday.  For now, I'm just enjoying the afternoon.  I picked up my grandson from daycare and we went and got my car inspected.  Once we got home I had some lunch and now I'm checking in here.  I think I will go outside and rake a bit.  I like doing that so much more than regular exercise!  Tomorrow is weigh-in day, and I just dont feel lighter.  I've done okay with my eating, but I know I'm not exercising enough.  Alright... I MUST go get my body moving!!

Another gorgeous day in VA!  I spent twenty of my thirty minute lunch walking outdoors.  It felt so good!  These sunny warm days make such an improvement in my mood.  After work I'm going to get my car washed and clean out the inside.... woohoo, fun!! 

Have a good day everyone!

Feeling good, even if I am at work and its a beautiful day out there.  I just spent my half hour lunch sitting outside in the warm sunshine.  I know, I could've been walking, but then I get all sweaty.... plus, I wore a dress and heels today.  It feels so good to be wearing all the size 16 clothes that had been packed away for years again.  I'll be glad when daylights savings is in effect so that I can do some outside activities after work.  Yay for Springtime.... I feel it in the air!

I'm writing this as I sit in a lawnchair in my front yard enjoying a gorgeous, warm, sunny day in Virginia.  I decided to put off the rest of the raking til next weekend.  Once again, my body is aching in places that havent ached in a long time!  Putting on a tank top is a good reminder of how much more work I need to do. The sizes I'm wearing may be smaller now, but I still have a long way to go.  I MUST stay committed! 

And I'm not complaining... I'm loving being outside and getting my yard in shape too! Today I worked on raking and removing loads and loads of leaves from the front yard.  I also uncovered all the deck furniture and porch swing. I cant wait till its warmer and I can sit out there grilling with a drink in my hand!! 

Time to go make myself a healthy dinner!

Love that Friday feeling!  Work is a little busy today, so its going by quickly... always a good thing.  Five more hours to go!  The weather is supposed to be 60 degrees and sunny this weekend, so I'm excited for that.  I plan to spend lots of time outdoors with my grandson.  Enjoy the day!!

Finally, some good news on the scale.... down 6.7 pounds from last week!!!  I cannot tell you how good it feels to get further away from that 200 number.  I'm getting more and more excited about the summer and all the opportunities that are waiting for me. I am just realizing that this is really happening..... I AM going to reach my goal this time.  I feel like I'm walking on cloud nine today!! 

We got a little snow here in VA so work is delayed for two hours!  I got up and showered before I found out, so now I've got lots of time to kill this morning.  I think I'll do some arm toning exercises and crunches before I drink my shake.  Tomorrow is my weigh in day and I'm looking forward to it.  The last two weren't so good, so I'm looking forward to posting a loss!  I bought my reward for the 'double dog dare ya' challenge last night. New exercise clothes! Its a cute two piece outfit, navy and turquoise blue.  I tried it on, but I'm not going to wear it until the challenge is over on Monday.  Time for coffee... then some toning!

Smile... life is good!  You know, I still have all of life's normal issues, but I am choosing to see the glass half FULL.  I am realizing how much my mental attitude contributes to my physical health.  Anyway, today is my sixth day of 'back to basics' eating.  Feeling great!!  I took the day off from exercising yesterday because my body was still recovering from all the weekend yardwork. 

I ordered several seperates of swimwear online and got them in the mail yesterday.  Wow, so much improvement from last year!  I cant wait to go to the beach and not feel self-conscious.  I know I'll never have the perfect bikini body of a twenty year old, and I'm okay with that.  I'm a 47 year old grandmother.... and thats all I need to be. 

Hope everyone enjoys the day!

I love waking up to a sunny day.... still cold, but nice and dry.  March 1st is one of my favorite days of the year.... cause QVC has 24-hours of sterling silver!!  I've already spent my limit, so I hope nothing else tempts me.  I had a great weekend.... got lots of yardwork done and my arms are feeling the pain today.  I had a shake for breakfast and I brought chicken for lunch.  That means..... I'm having a shake for dinner!  I love eating on the basic plan.... so easy to figure out.  I'm at work, so I better start working!!

Had a nice relaxing morning. Once again, I got on the scale and it moved down again! I'm not complaining, but its scary how quickly it is going down!  Let's just say, its not normal for me to lose on a daily basis. I'm on my fourth day of 'back to the basics' eating.  I feel so good.  Yesterday I spent two hours cutting down more of my backyard jungle.  I'm headed out again in just a few minutes, then planning to watch the Nascar race this afternoon.  I wish I could bottle this happy feeling for next month's PMS days!!!!! LOL

Saturday morning, sitting in bed with my grandson..... watching cartoons and drinking my shake!  Love it!   Not sure if the scale is playing tricks on me, but I stepped on the scale this morning and it says I have already lost the three I gained.  Is that really possible in two days?  Losing weight is still a mystery to me.  Regardless of whether the scale is correct, it is always a nice feeling to see it go down.  I used to dread the weekends because I would get off track with my eating more often, but not anymore.  Weekends are easier to get more exercise in and I have learned to stay on my eating schedule by planning ahead.  Weeknights have become my enemy.  I think after a day of stress at work, I come home and try to forget about it by eating for relaxation.  Then, I start thinking about the issues at home and eat more.  Why is it during PMS we always see the glass half empty?  I am grateful for all that I have, even though its not that much.  I have a wonderful family and a paycheck!  I hope I never take either for granted. 

Hopefully the weather will cooperate so that I can get outside today.  My jungle in the backyard needs lots more work! 

I've had two really good days after yesterday mornings truly awakening weigh-in.  I feel like a new person!  I've had two shakes and one meal each day, along with very healthy snacks.  I've already got myself prepared for the weekend too.  I have hard-boiled some eggs... love them for snacking!  I've cut up a cantaloupe.  Got my chicken thawing, and my shakes chillin'!  It's supposed to be a cool, but dry weekend here so I'm planning to do some yard work.  Easter is only five weeks away.... I really need to make some progress on the scale. 

I really appreciate all the support and uplifting words from my SF buddies.  You gals are the best!

First, I'll just put it out there.... I gained THREE pounds this week.  I was going to start the laundry list of excuses, but there are no excuses. I reverted to my old coping friend, food.  I have spent the past couple of days feeling scared.  I was scared that I wouldnt be able to get a handle on my emotions and stop.  I wondered what it would take... who did I need to tell me to stop.... what did I need to hear?  I got my answer this morning when it stepped on the scale and saw the number, I woke up.  Then I cried!  Then I had my SF shake and packed another one for lunch. 

I am going to re-read my fav book on emotional eating over the next couple of days.  Apparently I need a refresher course! 

.. so I added one to my profile page!  I'm not sure why I am apprehensive about adding a pic to my actual profile, but I am.  Guess its just my way of staying incognito!  This way, I have a pic up for those who are interested enough in me to view my profile page.... and if they arent, then they are missing out!  I apologize for the terrible background on this one.  I was playing around with my laptop camera while eating lunch at work one day!