Not a good week for me. Ate out to many times last week, just one of those weeks.  So this week I will be having better more healthy meals.  Sent the dreaded scale picture off to Annie.  Not happy with the weight this week but I have lost inches so excited about that.  I have almost reached the goal of where I want to be so now it is just maintaining it.

just a short blog. did my friday morning weigh in and have lost another 2 pounds, so feeling pretty good about myself.  changed a few things up with my eating and trying harder to get out a do some walking everyday, so it must be working. When I started this journey in Oct. my goal was to loose 20 pounds and I have now reached 21 pounds.  If I can get 5 more off I will be at a weight that I haven't seen in 10 years.  Hope you all are doing well, have a great week end.

I am finding it harder to blog.  I have just been in a bit of a slump. Weight is just staying the same, really haven't had much motivation to do anything.  Have not really been eating as well as I had been and don't know why.  Think this month is going to be hard for me.  I will be finally getting my injection for my back pain on Thursday next week, so hoping that will improve my mood and get me back into the swing of things.  Wishing everyone a good last month of this challenge.

Not been such a great week, taking care of my sick 1 1/2 year old grand daughter last week, then I got sick too.  Felt so crummy for 5 days that I really don't remember what or when I ate, let alone ate anything healthy. But woke up this morning finally feeling a bit back to normal and started my morning off with my Vi shake and my veggie lunch and if its not to windy will walk to pick my grand son up from school today.  I think I have or am learning to not set to long of goals for myself, just gotta do a week at a time, seems to work better for me. Still hoping to get these last 10 pounds gone, so will continue to drink my shakes, eat healthy and move myself more often (I don't like the word exercise, lol).  Wishing you all good health and happiness every day.

Having a better week, paying more attention to what I put in my mouth and drinking more water. Trying not to be so obsessed with the scale and only going to weigh on Fridays.  Glad we are getting much needed rain, but not getting myself out for walks.  Someone suggested I get myself a "Spin Gym:" as it is an easy in door exercise. Any of you ladies heard of these or tried one.  Guess you get them off the home shopping network, might check it out.  Still waiting for insurance to authorize my injection for my neck pain and hoping once that pain in under control I will get better with my moving about more.  Hope you all are having success with your challenges  Have a wonderful week.

Why am I still struggling, I really do want to lose the weight, but it is frustrating when you feel you are trying your best and see no changes.  The last 2 weeks I go up a pound or two then lose a pound or two, so basically staying the same weight.  Was very happy from Oct. to Dec. when I lost 12 pounds, then Jan. only lost a pound, and now just seem to be stuck.  Sorry I have no incouraging news for anyone.  Not giving up, just feeling a bit defeated, guess we all have those times.  Maybe need to set smaller goals for myself. Hope you all are having better days.

Oh the dreaded weigh in this morning. Well I did it and got the picture sent off the Annie.  Not the # I wanted to see, but then not as bad as I thought it would be either.  My hubby took me out on Valentines for a yummy Mexican dinner and cocktails (bad) and then on Sunday went to the movies with my sister and had popcorn and a soda (bad, bad, bad).  But today I am determined to have a good week, power of positive thinking.  Hoping my injection for my back/neck pain is scheduled soon so I can get back to moving a little more.   To those of you that are going to exercise classes, yoga, running, etc. "way to go".   Hope everyone has an awesome week. Love reading all your blogs,

Winter ho-hums
I too am struggling with the weight loss, gained a bit last week, but have managed to stay at least the same this week.  Thinking part of it is the weather, I am so over Winter.  I know we need the rain but am so looking forward to Spring to getting here. Today was a nice day so I did manage to get a walk in with my Grand daughter and dog.  Also have a bit of family stress going on so I don't seem to pay as much attention to my eating habits.  Finally got to see the doctor regarding my MRI results and will be getting an epidural injection in my C-spine soon and it will hopefully calm down the pain I have been having.  I think once the pain is better it will help me to get out more too.  
I do enjoy reading everyone blogs, makes me feel like I am not alone in doing this, and those of you having success I am so proud of you, and those of us still struggling I just want to say "we can do this, we will do this".  Keeping positive thoughts for all of us and hoping we all have a great week ahead of us.

Just having a so so week. Weight went up a pound and a half, so I am feeling a bit defeated.  Doing my AM shakes, veggie lunch and normal dinners, but have had evening cravings that I caved into.  Only got out once this week to walk.  Need to get my head back into the game and figure out what to add to keep me motivated.
Hope everyone has a great week end and is having better luck than I am. NOT giving up, just having myself a little pity party.

Happy Friday ladies. Well this week I have been doing my shakes every morning and having my veggie lunch in the afternoons and then a normal dinner.  And was happy to see the scale this morning, lost another pound.  I feel so much better when I pay attention to what I am eating.  Exercising is my biggest problem right now with all my back/neck problems I am having.  Had my MRI today and will get results on Feb. 10, so until I know whats going on I am going to take it easy.  I did walk to pick up my grand son from school this week since the weather was so nice, only about a 20 minute walk, but better than nothing.  I will be turning the big 60 in June and I think that is helping me push on to lose the weight.  I am 5 ft, 9 in. tall and started my challenge in Oct. at 182 and today was 166.4, my goal is to see the 150's.  Fingers crossed.
Hope you all have a fantastic week end.

Friday blog.  Trying to stay on track with the weekly blog. Weighed in this morning and have gained a pound and a half, poo.  But it's my own fault, been stressed about home stuff and some pain that I have been in, so I think I tend to snack on things that I know are not good for me.  Saw my doctor today and had exrays done and now they are setting up an MRI, doctor thinks I have a herniated disc in my cervical spine, so might be needing surgery.  So with this new info I need to focus more than ever, don't want this to slow me down with my dieting, but may need to be more careful with what I do for exercise, and probably should stop picking up my grand daughter so much, that's gonna be a hard one since she is living with us right now.  I am still pleased with the process I have made, since October I was at 182 and I am today 170, last Friday I was at 168.  Having this blog to vent a bit and keep track of myself and others I think will make me try harder to stay on track.  Hope you all have a fantastic week end.

Well hello ladies, I finally have my blog up and running, with the help of my sister in law, Cindy (thanks so much).
I have accepted this new challenge, and hope to make some positive changes in my health, mentally and physically.  I have already lost 12 pounds with my last 3 month challenge and that has made me realize that I really can do it.  I just need to keep myself focused on me for a change instead of everyone else.
The holidays were a bit challenging with all the yummy food and treats that were available, but now it's about getting back on track.  I want to work some more exercise into my daily routine, keep better track of what I am eating, and try to keep a better attitude every day.
Having this blog and reading what others have to say will also help me move in the right direction.