On the road to a healthy ME! Jog along with me!

[tbstein]

Boy, it's been busy these last few days. We also had some pretty good storms. Today the weather was wonderful, and I certainly enjoyed much of it. Went on a 'Sunday Drive' with DH, and stopped at Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake, White Lake, and the play ground. Had a blast! Walked home from my Mother-in-laws house with DD tonight. We did well. Dog lasted the entire way, and I wasn't so sure that she would.

DS is off with friend and his family on a canoe trip. It will be quiet here for a few days. I always forget how noisey teen age boys can be.

Diet has been going well. Shared a sweet with sweetie today, but did all the extra out door stuff to off set it.

Looks like the rest of the family is home.

Loose well everyone!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Rained a bit today, but still did my walk as it stoped in the evening.

Now if the sun could only come out at work! Boy, have been playing tug of war there lately. Hope they get it together.

DS just came back from his short canoe trip with friends. He'll probably stay up all night and sleep til noon tomorrow. I certainly hope not. I try to keep them on a normal schedule even in the summer. It can be hard though.

Eyes are getting tired. Doesn't help I broke my glasses and haven't been in to get them fixed. Time just hasn't flowed well enough for that.

Good night all and have a great weight loss day!

Wendy

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Wendy...you're doing great! It's hard enough to eat healthy in an office setting, I admire you for doing so great working around food!

Take care!

 

[tbstein]

Thanks for the thoughts Kim. It is hard to diet while working at BK. I have worked for a BK since I was in college in early 1982. I only took a brief side trip and worked for 7 years at a TCBY. I am better at ignoring it, more because of the results I am seeing now. It really helps. So does all the support from my family and online with friends and sites like this one. My only problem is getting a regular schedule so that I can get a regular exercise schedule. I am sure I am not the only one that has life get in the way of our wants and wishes! LOL

Today I am sending lots of good thoughts for you and your family. Hope this current cat scan can find something that they can treat with your mom! Hugs to you!

Finally a day off to enjoy the beautiful weather after the rain and storms. DD is doing basketball camp this week. She just enjoys it. I am so proud of her. Both DS and DH are working tonight so her and I will have a girls night. She loves them, and so do I. A wonderful way to bond and remain grounded.

The gas company was here to make sure our meter isn't leaking. At least they are checking it! Now, if I could remember and get the sprinkler guys out here to check that. With all the rain, it hasn't been much of an issue.

Off to the doctor's to check on my health and for my orthotic inserts. They have been bugging me, and caused an ankle issue. Hope to get it worked out today!

Best losses to all!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Well, the start of a new weekend at work. Also the first weekend of Summer Celebration. It will be busy. As a positive, it will be a workout!

Getting ready to go, so just a quick check in.

Haven't been do as well on diet as would like. Guess it's just the weather.

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Hang in there Wendy! Don't think of it as a diet, but as your new healthy lifestyle. Have a great weekend! Denise

 

[tbstein]

Thanks Denise!

Much better on diet yesterday. DH always encourages me. I also remind myself that it is better living for the rest of the family as well.

Today is the big art fair, so I imagine it will be very busy at work today. Off and ready!

Great losses to everyone!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Ok--had cake yesterday for DD's 10th birthday. It was glueten free, and all that jazz, so I won't have those issues later. Just the calorie issue!

Not much else. Plumbing is leaking today. Yikes! DH is working on it. Then it's off to buy rollar blades for DD--it's what she wanted to buy with her birthday money!

Make great choices everyone!


Wendy

 

[tbstein]

It's been a few hectic days. My work schedule has been crazy, but just making sure I remain on track!

Kids are great, DS is going to see POTC2 tonight at midnight. I am so jealous! DD and I are going next Thursday. I just can't wait!

Off and running, watching diet (in fact, doing very well!) and keeping up the exercise!

Wendy

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Wendy...you're doing GREAT!

Thank you so much for your support on my journal. I know I've needed a lot of support lately, and I overwhelmed at how much you all are there for me.

 

[tbstein]

Just wanted to share the sunshine with you Kim, and all others. It is a beautiful day here in West Michigan, and looks like it will be all week.

Have decided to join a gym to help with the toning issues I need to address from weigh loss. Didn't think 35+ pounds would do that to someone. Just very glad to see it leave!

Been at the same weight for over 2 weeks now. Hope to change that at WI on Monday morning.

DS went to see POTC2 the other night on opening day. He said it was really good. Guess it's on it's way to breaking box office numbers. Might even beat out Spiderman for the number one spot for a weekend. I loved Spiderman. Still waiting for the third one next summer!

Thought about taking a quick trip to WDW in November. Talked myself out of it because would rather go later for longer. This is DS's senior year, and I am sure it will be pretty costly for things. He leaves for a summer youth program in engineering in 2 weeks at Michigan Tech Univ. Hope he has a great time. He wants to go into chemical engineering so he can specialize in pyrotechnics so he can do fireworks at WDW. Then I will have more reasons to go and enjoy it all!

Well, did the walk this morning and planning on another one tonight. I am having my orthics checked, because still having some ankle issues with them, and I would like to get it worked out.

Great losses to to all!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Good for you Wendy, on your decision to join a gym. It really does make a huge difference when you tone and strenghthen your body. It also gives you a mental boost, to know you've done something really good for yourself.

Have a super week! Denise

 

[kimwim8]

I agree with Denise. Congrats on joining the gym!! You're gonna feel great!

Take care, and NICE JOB on how far you've come!!

 

[tbstein]

hello everyone! Thanks for all the support! Hope things are well with you Kim, and hope Hersey was great Denise!

Had DD's slumber party and pool party. Also saw POTC2! Cool movie! Those girls really kept me busy and awake late! But the pool part was great, my friend came along and had some great adult conversation. I don't think the Comfort Inn is going to ever be the same!

Did drop off the diet a bit while gone for the last 36 hours. Going to do some extra exercising. I know I won't be able to exercise for all the additional calories, but at least it will keep me aware of what I am doing, and why.

Not much else going on. Just going to be quiet for a bit!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Alright, did the walk today and it is HOT ! And it's going to stay hot all weekend and next week. Not much else to think about. Thank goodness work is cool inside!

A bit late tonight so going to sign off!

Take care and great losses to all!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

I was so excited today! Stayed off the scale this last week so I wouldn't get that bad feeling about yo-yoing. Well, it worked! I lost 3 pounds--although I am sure i melted most of it off in this heat. Down to needing 11 pounds to reach my goal for this September! I can do it!!

Off to slumber land!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Congrats on the weight loss Wendy! I know how hard it is to stay away from the scale. I've thought about moving mine, so its not so visable all the time. You must be feeling really good about getting that much closer to your Sept. goal. Setting those smaller goals makes it so much easier to handle.

I like your comment about the weight melting off. That's the same type of weather we've been having in NJ.

Have a super week!

 

[tbstein]

Denise--Thanks for the 'pat on the back'. They certainly do help!

Today was hot, but after the storms from last night, not as bad. We were busy at work because of the power outages. We also had our corporate inspection today and we did 92%. Not too bad.


Oh--Verizon is on the line!

Got to fix Disney blast for the kids!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Alright! Once again, busy at work. Even tho I think everyone has power again. Just too hot to cook I guess! But, with DD and I watching so many foods, we just have to eat at home as much as we can. Altho more places are coming along with great salads with grilled chicken and other sea foods.

My friend called yesterday. He had been feeling poorly and went to the dr's for the first time in years. He had some bad news. He is diabetic, and has hypertension. He has been neglecting himself long enough that he has caused damage to his kidney's and probably his heart. Today he was doing tests for heart function. I am very sad about this. But, he is his own worse enemy. He is very over weight, never considers eating healthy, and hasn't exercised in years. He has gained weight even since the holidays. He is only 35. I hope things are ok for the long run and he starts to realize that he will not live forever!

Well, time for relaxing before bed!

Take care all and great losses!

Wendy

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Wendy. Sorry I haven't stopped by in a while. Congrats on your loss! AWESOME!

I'm sorry about your friend. Hopefully you can help him through this and show him how great he can feel with eating right and some exercise. Hugs for him and you!