Monthly Archives: August 2009
Short Little Quiz
I get this daily email from SparkPeople.com and there was a fun little quiz to do and see if you are on the right track to reaching your goals. You can see it here. I was happy to see that … Continue reading
Enjoying the "Ups"
One more thing…(boy when I came online earlier I couldn’t think of anything to write about, now look at me..LOL) Yesterday I was feeling like I could conquer the world. I was thinking that I sure am enjoying these “up” … Continue reading
Breaking My Weekend Mentality
For years the words “weekend” and “diet” have never been used at the same time in my vocabulary. I may have been losing weight, but the weekends were always “free time” to eat as I pleased. Not lately. I think … Continue reading
Lifted Spirits
Yesterday I wore a brand new outfit to church. It was made up of a skirt I received for my birthday that was too snug and the white, button-up, petite blouse I mentioned in a post last week. I was … Continue reading
Weigh-In … Slowly, but surely.
Today’s Weight: 214.5 Loss/Gain: -2.0 lbs Total Loss So Far: -16.5 lbs Yes, I was thrilled with today’s loss. I knew of some things I think I should’ve done a little differently this week, so I wasn’t sure what to … Continue reading
Another New Feeling
As I was trying on my smaller-sized capris yesterday I experienced another new feeling. I put them on, realized they fit, was ecstatic and then was already thinking how wonderful it will be when these get baggy and I’m trying … Continue reading
A Size Smaller?
Since a few tops that I haven’t worn in “forever” are fitting me again I decided to try on some new capris that were too tight when I received them for my birthday in July. They are a size 18w … Continue reading
Small Victories
Okay, I can’t let it go, so I have to post about it. Two things… Another few pieces of clothing that I haven’t worn in over six months fit again. Woo Hoo!!! …AND… Sunday we went to Golden Corral for … Continue reading
My Thoughts On Goal Weights
As I said yesterday I was intrigued when reading Diane’s blog post titled “Do You Set A Goal Weight?” What got me thinking the most was that she never did. She just started losing weight and then kept on going … Continue reading
Goal Weights
Diane wrote a post today on setting a goal weight that got me to thinking. I’ll have to write more about it later, but I find myself wondering, “Why do we feel the need to set a goal weight?” I … Continue reading