Well, it's official. I am now on my way to losing weight. It isn't the best way, by far, but it is getting results.....slowly but steadily. I don't know how much I have lost because I don't own a scale, yet. It is enough to show, though! YAY!
The way I am doing it is basically cutting my calories back DRASTICALLY. I maybe eat between 500-800 calories a day. Yes, I am always hungry.......to the point where my tummy talks to everyone in a growly voice.......lol. I know it isn't healthy, but it's my body. I am, at least, taking a good complete vitamin every day to make sure I am getting some kind of nutrient support.
My goal is to lose 80 lbs. It would be nice if I can lose 20-30 lbs by Christmas. I am going to start up walking here in the very near future to speed up the process. I want to be back down to my size 8 that I was when my hubby met me. I used to think I was fat back then, but now that I have surpassed that weight with flying colors....lol....I now consider that a damned fine size. It's amazing how life goes about putting things into perspective.
So, I will keep you posted to the weight loss. I do plan on getting a scale to mark my progress.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
BOO!!!
I absolutely LOVE Halloween! If I could I would have a storage unit FULL of decorations and costumes. Decorating for holidays is one of the things I love to do. It is really hard to pick each year between doing cutesy decorations or doing scary decorations. Last year was the first year of me staying home handing out goodies while my hubby and daughter go out trick-or-treating. I love to see all the little ones come to my door all dressed up and seeing the excitement in their eyes.
We plan on pulling out all the decorations that are boxed up in the back of our closet so we can get to it and decorate, decorate, decorate! There are some really cool neighbors in the apartment next to us and hopefully they like to decorate, too. Maybe we could combine our efforts and do something really cool. We live in single story apartments that have their own yards, pretty much, so it makes it even better.
This year I plan on not handing out candy, but instead, handing out little tubs of Playdough. First, we don't need to have the extra candy that is left over adding to what my daughter brings home. Second, my hubby is Diabetic and doesn't need the temptation.....(he'll still get into Emma's candy, but at least it won't be more than necessary.) And thirdly, kids like to get other stuff besides candy, too.
I hope this year's Halloween will be a fun and safe one for us and for everyone else with little ones. Have a wonderful All Hallow's Eve!!!
We plan on pulling out all the decorations that are boxed up in the back of our closet so we can get to it and decorate, decorate, decorate! There are some really cool neighbors in the apartment next to us and hopefully they like to decorate, too. Maybe we could combine our efforts and do something really cool. We live in single story apartments that have their own yards, pretty much, so it makes it even better.
This year I plan on not handing out candy, but instead, handing out little tubs of Playdough. First, we don't need to have the extra candy that is left over adding to what my daughter brings home. Second, my hubby is Diabetic and doesn't need the temptation.....(he'll still get into Emma's candy, but at least it won't be more than necessary.) And thirdly, kids like to get other stuff besides candy, too.
I hope this year's Halloween will be a fun and safe one for us and for everyone else with little ones. Have a wonderful All Hallow's Eve!!!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Friends from the past
I had a few friends in high school. Some of them went their seperate ways and some of them stayed in contact. One of them mostly used my mother as the contact since I moved a few times, but my mom was always stationary. The last time I saw this friend was at my 10 year high school reunion (20 yr is in 2012).
Well, one day I was sitting on the couch and the phone rang. When I saw her name on the caller ID I was really surprised. I had only ever got emails from her for the past few years. She was wanting to know if I wanted company for the next few days. I said, "Of course!" She was coming over from the coast leaving her 9 yr old daughter behind (because of school) and bringing her 2 yr old. We figured she could stay with us in our tiny little apartment.
Needless to say, it was interesting to have a 2 yr old running around. Annoying at times, but hey, I'm used to a 7 yr old. The visit was really nice, though. She is the only friend that I feel comfortable talking about ANYTHING to, and she actually listens instead of playing "who's worse off". It will be quite a while till her next visit. I will look forward to that.
Well, one day I was sitting on the couch and the phone rang. When I saw her name on the caller ID I was really surprised. I had only ever got emails from her for the past few years. She was wanting to know if I wanted company for the next few days. I said, "Of course!" She was coming over from the coast leaving her 9 yr old daughter behind (because of school) and bringing her 2 yr old. We figured she could stay with us in our tiny little apartment.
Needless to say, it was interesting to have a 2 yr old running around. Annoying at times, but hey, I'm used to a 7 yr old. The visit was really nice, though. She is the only friend that I feel comfortable talking about ANYTHING to, and she actually listens instead of playing "who's worse off". It will be quite a while till her next visit. I will look forward to that.
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