Monthly Archives: June 2008
NSV (Non Scale Victories) While On Vacation!
1. Going on a 6-mile bike ride to Turtle Cove and then going on a 2-mile walk/jog on the beach. 2. Being the only one in my family to not order dessert at dinner. I tasted a bite of theirs … Continue reading
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Physical Changes In My Family: A Reflection
About to head to the gym. Feeling a little bored. I don’t have a computer because my Apple is at the Apple Store for repairs. Hopefully I will get my computer back this week! I got back on Saturday from … Continue reading
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Green Eggs & Sam
My brother-in-law, Sam, and I had a great talk yesterday. He used to be pretty chubby growing up. Right before he went off to college he lost about 70 pounds and has kept it off for nearly 10 years! Well, … Continue reading
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At The Beach!
I am at the beach with my family this week. We’re at Kiawah Island, SC – our beach destination for my family from the time before I was born. This will be my 27th consecutive year visiting the island! I … Continue reading
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Who Is That? Cedric The Entertainer?
I realized that my last few Blogs have been kind of serious, so here to lighten the mood is my all-time favorite mockery of OPRAH!
Addictus
I was at the gym doing my cardio on the elliptical machine and I totally didn’t feel like working out today at all. In order to pass the time a little, I grabbed a Newsweek that was at the gym. … Continue reading
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Weight_Update
As of today, I am officially down 53 pounds! My goal by my B-Day (July 15th) is to be down 60 pounds.
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I Dress Therefore I Am
Tonight I came home and decided to try and find a pair of bermuda shorts/capris I own before I go to the beach next week. I think I wore the black pair once but they were too tight and uncomfortable. … Continue reading
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Be Your Own Disaster Relief Effort
I was at Outwrite yesterday reading the new Time Magazine. It’s on “How To Survive A Disaster.” This sounds pretty depressing – and I can assure you it was – but I guess I’ve always had a part of my … Continue reading
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The Incredible Shrinking…And Growing…Woman
These are definitely some of the kindest words anyone has ever said about me. I wouldn’t usually post someone else’s thoughts about me, but it’s a way for me to remind you that you are on your own unique journey’s … Continue reading
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