I am now three weeks into my "80 pounds in 80 weeks" weight loss challenge. The first week I lost 2 pounds by adding 15 minutes of exercise and 32 ounces o f water to my daily routine. The second week, I prepared healthy snacks on the weekend to prepare me to battle the afternoon munchies, but my weight remained the same. This last week, I kept a food journal and actually gain a half-pound. Ugh! I guess anyone reading this can tell that this is real life. There are no one-and-done solutions to weight loss, and real people don't always lose weight every week. I knew the food journal alone would not cause me to lose weight on its own. My purpose behind keeping the journal was to get … [Read More...]
Week 29: Better than Yesterday
Trying to lose weight during the holidays can get a little discouraging. However, I am reminded that we should strive for progress not perfection, and that helps me smile. Rather than struggling to … [Read More...]
Week 18: Motivation Mini-Cards
When I started the 80 pounds in 80 weeks challenge I believed I would be successful, but I also acknowledged that it wouldn't be easy. There would be great weeks, but I would also have my fair share … [Read More...]
Week 25: Sore Today, Strong Tomorrow
Have you ever experienced sore muscles after working out? With my "on again, off again" relationship with exercise, I am well-acquainted with the … [Read More...]
Week 24: My Favorite Exercise Programs
Today has been a gray, rainy day. It's the kind of day that makes me want to stay indoors, cuddle up under a warm blanket, and read a good book or … [Read More...]
Your Ultra-Organized Christmas Planner
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." Okay, maybe not. I know the new school year just started, but did you realize that Christmas is less … [Read More...]