As much as I love to take care of myself, I also love to take care of the environment. I’m so excited that my apartment complex has not put recycling bins right in our service elevator room. I used to have to haul all my recycling to the loading dock in my building – and [...]
Entries from September 2008
September 28, 2008
Not Out Of Breath, Almost Out Of Time
Yesterday was a crazy day that, yet again, taught me the valuable aspects of being healthy. I went on this hiking adventure with my friend Angela – who has also received a Lap Band – and we drove all the way up past Ellijay in the North Georgia Mountains. We stopped off first at this [...]
September 26, 2008
“The Office” Last Night
Did any of you watch “The Office” last night. I thought it was hilarious. Michael needed his office to lose more weight than the other branches – and if they won, then they all get an extra 3-days vacation. I thought it was appropriate for my Blog. If you missed it, definitely go watch it [...]
September 24, 2008
My Run In Piedmont Park Today
I’ve been a little frustrated lately because of my weight stall. I’m down at that 65 pound mark and can’t seem to break that number, and I have been here for about 6 weeks. All that said, today was a milestone! I went on a jog around Piedmont Park and I ran farther than EVER. [...]
September 23, 2008
A Good Rice Recipe!
I made some really good rice last night! I just kind of put it together so there aren’t any measurements or anything: Trader Joe’s Brown Rice Raisins Walnuts Almonds Touch of Olive Oil Sea Salt Dash of Nutmeg Little bit of Tarragon
September 14, 2008
Down 65 Pounds!
I’m 35 pounds away from my immediate goal and half-way from my long-term goal!
September 14, 2008
Pizza! Pizza!
When it comes to pizza – I love pizza. I don’t eat too much of it these days, but something I’ve learned through my weight loss journey is that I can still enjoy the foods that I love, I just have to have control over what it’s made with. I think that is one [...]
September 8, 2008
It Will All Get Better In Time
That is what Leona Lewis sings on her song “Better In Time.” I must admit, she is right. Today I am feeling a mixture of feelings. First off, I am feeling stronger than ever. I was listening to this song today when I went to the gym and did a 30-minute cardio workout and then [...]
