Last 30 Pounds

Summer is usually a really great time to take off weight–plenty of sunshine to be able to get outdoors and move, etc.  However, the longer I do this, the more I realize, that regardless of season there is no perfect time to lose weight.  Summer also provides endless opportunities for overeating: barbecues and cookouts, trips [...]

Wow!! This blog is long overdue for an update!!

The good news is that I lost 10 pounds–the not so good news is that I gained it–then lost it again–then gained it again.  And so, after over 100 pounds lost, and a year of new lifestyle habits,  I am changing course in my weight loss journey.  [...]

Maybe we should be eating more like our ancestors–cavemen? http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100237691&Gt1=31036 The diet listed–lean protein, fruits, nuts, vegetables, etc.  is what works for me when I am losing…Interesting.

We have had a Biggest Loser competition going on at work (or as it was called last time around–”Smallest Winner”) for the past few months.  Although my weight loss has slowed quite a bit recently I managed to come in second place! I lost a little more than 6% of my body weight since January.  [...]

I am always looking for new sites that are motivating, supportive or interesting.  I recently discovered www.3fatchicks.com, a website that was originally started by 3 sisters losing weight together, and has grown into an on-line support forum for others.  This site appears to have lots of great info/tools, but my favorite part is the on-line [...]

It may sound a little funny, but two of the things that I find help me tremendously with my weight loss are hot tea and sugarless gum.  There could not be a more perfect beverage than tea in my opinion.  0 calories, but still warm and satisfying, and actually quite healthy also.  My favorite tea [...]

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of starting on my weight loss journey.  One year ago I began down a path that has led me to places I didn’t imagine I could go!! I was so nervous and excited to start the program at GLWW–I’m so glad I did.  Sometimes it is just about taking [...]

I have compared my weight loss during the past year to a journey.  And every journey is full of twists and turns, and bumps in the road–those are the times that we learn the most! During the past few weeks I have had a difficult time staying on track, but am so glad that this [...]

This has been a somewhat eventful week for our family.  Our daughter had surgery (tonsils/adenoids/tubes), and although that is somewhat routine, of course I was still a very anxious mommy!! It is amazing to me how quickly I returned to old, unhealthy eating habits during this stressful time.  No matter how much weight I lose, [...]

It has been a whole week since my last post–so sorry to those who were looking for updates this week! Life has been a little crazy, and very busy.  One of the things I have been thinking about a lot during this fast-paced week is the importance of setting health concious goals.  Long-term goals, short-term [...]