I'm Not Gone
I haven't been here, that's obvious.I haven't abandoned blogging, that is not so obvious.I've had things going on, just like everyone else with a pulse. I'm climbing out of the abyss and I'm mentally...
View Article2011 Weight Loss Wrap Up
Despite my best efforts to totally derail myself at the end of 2011 (or so it would seem), I count 2011 in the success column. And while it's just the first day of 2012, I feel like wrapping up 2011...
View Article................And She's Back!
I'm back.I'm ready.I'm going to have an incredible year.Essentially, I took most of the month of December "off." I have read over and over how taking time off from your weight loss journey makes you...
View Article64 Ounces of Water
It's no secret that I've not been in a healthy frame of mind for quite some time. I've been thinking about that. As I was crocheting and having coffee with one of my dearest friends today, she told...
View ArticleUpdate on the 64 Ounces Of Water
I'm happy to say, I've been doing well with getting my daily goal of 64 ounces of water in. These baby steps are going to propel me in a bigger way, I know it.Starting Monday I'm heading back to the...
View ArticleInspiration and THE BEST COMMENT EVER
I rarely think of myself as an inspiration, especially when it comes to weight loss. My struggles have been well documented here, as well as my feelings of failure and inadequacy when it comes to this...
View ArticleDear Weight Watchers: It's Not You, It's Me....
Dear Weight Watchers,I think it's time we saw other people.When we started our relationship years and years ago, I was childless and had many hours a week to devote to weight loss. I lost a good 50...
View ArticleAnd You May Ask Yourself....How's She Doing?
She's doing great! Last week I updated you on my 64 ounces of water goal and what I wanted to do this week. My goal for the week was to get in 80 ounces of water each day and to workout at least...
View ArticleWhen I Track, I Am Successful
Just ask my husband, I'm a pretty stubborn person sometimes. I'm not so good at reading directions (which is the reason why he reads the instructions to board games and then teaches me) and I often...
View ArticleAddiction and Weight Loss (and please help!)
It's been a full month since I posted. I'm sure you know, weight-loss wise, what that means for me. When I'm posting here consistently, I'm pretty much doing well. When I hide my head, well.....I...
View ArticleJust A Little Bit.....
I used to be a smoker. For many many years I'd light up and tell myself I was going to quit after this pack. After this one cigarette. Just one more. Just one more. And guess what? I'd quit for a...
View ArticleToday is Day 1 - A Weigh In Day
I have spent the better part of the last...oh...let's say six months floundering. Beating myself up over being off the wagon and how little self-control I have and blah blah blah freaking blah. Have...
View ArticleA Very, Very Late Weigh In, and Update
So, my "first" weigh in was April 2. This is April 19. I'm no math whiz, but I'm pretty sure I missed 2 weigh in's there.The first WI I missed was April 9. We took off at 6am that day on vacation, so...
View ArticleWeekly Weigh In for 04/23/2012
Last week was pretty good. I started running as mentioned before and obviously it did not make me keel over. I'm enjoying it again and am even going to sign up for another 5k, this time shooting to...
View ArticleI'm Not Dead
I thought I'd jump on here really quick to let you know I'm not laying in a ditch somewhere. I'm not - I'm just trying to figure things out and figure out why I can't seem to string 2 weeks of success...
View ArticleIt's been a while
..............but if there are any of you folks still hanging around this dusty old place, you know that.Weight loss for me, lately....well it's sucked. I've sucked at it, is more the correct term to...
View ArticleWeight Loss Meetings
How many of you participate in a weight loss program where you have to go to a weekly meeting, monitor your progress and stay for a topic talk of some type? There are lots of programs out there, many...
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You Have To Be Ready
Today's the day, folks. Today is the day that Jean and I march our asses into the Weight Watchers meeting at 5pm and officially commit to doing some changing in our lives. We've spent the past few...
View ArticleThe First Week
I did make it to Weight Watchers last week for my first weigh in and the number sort of punched me in the face, but I knew I had a lot of work to do.And then I worked. I planned. I prayed. I did some...
View ArticleI haven't said goodbye....
The title of this blog is "Goodbye, Fat Girl!" When I first started it I was all excited about commuting to weight loss, and I delved into the weight loss community online. I felt incredible support...
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