My Low Carb Journey: Week Two Update
Alright so…. I started a new WOE (Way of Eating) 2 weeks ago today. One of my goals and plans is to get healthy enough to really be able to enjoy my upcoming empty nest lifestyle. I have always been...
View ArticleHealthy Weight Loss: Week 4 Update
I have been struggling with my weight for my entire life. It’s one thing to lose weight, it can be a totally different story to have a Healthy Weight Loss. It’s funny because it’s not something I...
View ArticleVisit to My Doc and Special Birthday Celebration
I did have my doctor’s appointment yesterday to get the results from the blood-work I had done last week. Being “pre-diabetic” I am required to get my sugars tested once every three months. I also had...
View Article25 Pounds and The Benefits of Coconut Oil
I am just going to get right to the good news today, because I am too excited not to. I started this WOE on August 3rd, so today is my 5 week mark. In that time, I have lost a total of 25.8 pounds. I...
View ArticleSuper Cool Funny T-Shirts With These Graphic Tees Designs
A friend (and mentor) of mine, Lynn Terry recently turned me on to these super cute, funny t-shirts and so I just had to share. There are thousands of different designs, but I picked out a couple that...
View ArticleMonday Meme and Live Results for my Healthy Weight Loss
Happy Monday! Today is 6 full weeks since I have made a stand for Taking Care of Me and undertaking my Healthy Weight Loss Journey. I’ll get to more about that in a minute. I thought it might be kind...
View ArticleWho still uses a Wireless Phone? A Panasonic Cordless Phone Review
Well, I do! And Here is Why: I’m old school. I am at home most of the time, and so though I do have a smart phone I rarely use it to actually phone anyone. I have heard that having a land-line is...
View ArticleWeight Loss Plateau: 5 Reasons Why This Could Happen
I Wish I Could Lose Weight!! Weight wise it has been a very frustrating week. I seem to have hit my first weight loss plateau! I have been struggling with the same pound up and down for the last 11...
View Article30 Pounds Gone in 2 Months PLUS Our Latest Addition
Wow the last 2 weeks has sure been a whirlwind for me! This post is just going to be a really quick update on exactly what has been happening in my world. First let me say I’ve missed being on AHWH...
View ArticleI Was Surprised This Week PLUS Something I’m Not Quite Ready to Share Yet
Saturday was officially 2 full months since I started this way of eating (starting on August 3rd). I have been on a plateau for several weeks. Which is actually very frustrating because I’ve been...
View ArticleMerry Christmas, Updates and Apologies…
So it’s been 2 months since my last blog post and I want to apologize for that. I don’t really even know how to start this post except to say that my life has been on a crazy roller-coaster for the...
View ArticleNew Year, New Challenge!
Happy New Year! I am actually very excited for the fresh start that a new year brings. I am NOT a person that is into the whole New Year Resolution thing, because as everyone knows they do not work....
View Article2016: A Year of New Beginnings…
As I sit here and drink my coffee this morning, I realize that I am in a position that I don’t remember being in before… Today is the first Monday of 2016. A day that I would normally be busy...
View Article10 Reasons Why I Love My Empty Nest Freedom
I woke up today and realized that it has been one full month since I became an Empty Nester. Wow, it’s hard to believe how quickly time marches on!! That said, this first month has been filled with...
View ArticleMy Empty Nest Didn’t Stay Empty for Long…
My last post was in April of last year. So much has happened in that time, and I feel guilty for not updating in so long for those of you the were following my journey. I am sorry. The last year has...
View ArticleMe Walking? For a Cause?!
My daily life and aspirations have changed so drastically over the course of my journey to health… It use to be that the only place you would see me walking was up and down the junk food isle at the...
View ArticleMy Day at the Spa
I had a nice treat last week. My daughter had entered me in a Mother’s Day contest at The Body Shop, and I WON! It took me a while to go in and claim the prize, I actually had to cancel twice, once...
View ArticleFeeling Slightly Nerdy (and a little bit drunk…)
Did you know that I have been wearing glasses since I was in third grade? I’ve never liked the feeling of wearing glasses (or how they look on my face) so in 99% of any pictures I take, I am wearing...
View ArticleFond Memories of my “First”
It is the Canada Day long weekend, and this is our 150th Birthday!! So it’s a really big weekend for celebrating. As I am preparing for our big family gathering this afternoon, I got to thinking… It...
View ArticleA question I get asked regularly … Did I Exercise?
Can I tell you something? I’m lazy!! I’ve never been a person to go out and do a bunch of physical activity, sign up for a sport or anything like that. Confession Time: Gym classes in school were...
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