tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27301505068503561932024-10-08T22:15:36.307-04:00Hi there and welcome to my blog. "Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out." ~James ConantDottiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16371887303587868082noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730150506850356193.post-40899727859406887762013-01-28T12:00:00.000-05:002013-01-28T12:00:22.947-05:00

I haven't been on here for a couple weeks again.  I need to get better at this.  My weigh ins for the past two Saturdays have been gains.  I am now at 306.2.  This is a bit discouraging for me.  I have been tracking my food with MyFitnessPal and have been exercising more.  Although, I may not be exercising enough.  Last week, I only made it to the gym twice -

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I weighed in on Saturday.  I apologize for not updating sooner.  I kind of struggle at times to get to this blogging.  Even though it's something I want to do and I do enjoy writing.  It's therapeutic.  I might not be great at it, but I still enjoy it. So...the numbers. Last Week, I was 303.8.  This week I was 303 even. That's a loss of .8 (point 8).  It's not

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Thought I would post pics of todays lunch. Chicken Noodle Soup and a Subway Club Salad.  I ate 3/4 of the salad and all of the soup. Maybe I will try to post pics more often. Peace.Love.Smile

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I am SO glad it's Friday.  This week I've been doing pretty well with staying on track.  No, I'm not perfect for sure.  But, I have logged my food every day and so far have made it to the gym on the days that I planned.  Monday through Wednesday, I ate breakfast before leaving the house and brought my lunch to work.  Thursday and Friday - not so much.  But, even

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And once again, I can't seem to keep up with this blogging.  I'm not quite sure why because I do enjoy writing.  It really does help me think through my thoughts and get them out.  I guess perhaps its because I don't feel as though I have much to spill lately.  All that has been on my mind is how much I am not liking my present job and what I can do to change things. Before I

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You know...I really need to learn how to better title my blog entries.  I really lack creativity. For the most part, today has been pretty quiet. I've been lying low trying not to let the cold (or whatever this is) get any worse.  Yes, I've been taking my vitamins too.  Also have added some Vitamin C with Zinc and Echinacea as well.  I've been drinking hot tea more often as

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Since the new year officially starts this week, I figured I would use today's weigh-in as my official starting weight for my re-start.  I also took measurements of my waist, hips and bust.  I'm of course, not happy with any of it.  But, I'm not going to beat myself up over it.  Shit happens.  It's happened and now it's time to finally kick this obesity/laziness monster to

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This is where I escape to at lunch. I love ducks. Great place to clear the head. Just wish I was feeling better. P.S. Blogging from the phone...convenient. Peace.Love.Smile.

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Normally I don't try to wish the week away because time flies by on its own as it is.  But this week, I couldn't wait until Friday and now that it's here, I'm so grateful.  Perhaps that is because when I'm done with today, my vacation starts!  I will be off 9 days.  I couldn't be more thrilled honestly.  These last few days of work have been really quite dreadful...more

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A coworker came up to me today and said she noticed on Linked In that one of my skill updates said blogging. She asked if I blogged.  My response "yes".  She said she looked for a link and would read it.  I said, I don't share it with everyone.  And after our conversation, I thought to myself, why?  Why don't I share this with the people I know in real life?  Why am

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Good morning.  It's still technically morning here.  11:21 a.m. as a matter of fact. I'm at work, but as usual, it's kinda quiet so here I am.  Shhh.  I'm not complaining that it's quiet today.  Today is my final day of work before the Christmas holiday.  I'm off until the 26th. Then I work three days and will then be off another nine days.  Yay!  I'm

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For the last few months, I've been working through some depression, anxiety and grief.  In the process, my weight loss efforts took a back seat.  I decided that I needed to heal my mind to even think about the weight loss again.  As a result, I've gained some more weight.  When I weighed last Saturday I watched the scale number display...300!  Good grief!  I really

Dottiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16371887303587868082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730150506850356193.post-44731196637379093972012-11-28T16:27:00.000-05:002012-11-28T16:49:57.474-05:00

It’s been a while since I’ve visited or written in this blog. Can’t say as though the reason for that is because I met all my weight loss goals and life is perfect. Sounds good, but no, that’s not the case. I have been doing YouTube videos on occasion still. Things get busy and I just don’t take the time to write even though I find that writing is very therapeutic and something I enjoy. I’ve

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I meant to post last night but I just got way too tired.  We had another busy day.  It was also the first day of school for my daughter who is now a senior in high school!  I'm so proud, but did get emotional about it. My husband went to my counseling appt with me so that he could help explain what happened last week with that 'panic/anxiety' attack.  It was the first one I

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This past week, I had a run in with the devil and I'll refer to it as a cross between a panic and anxiety attack. It's really quite a long story; but I'll say that it scared my kids and husband (and me).  It was as if years and years of anger, fear, etc. had reached a boiling point and I exploded like a shaken bottle of soda pop.  I spewed words I hardly remember.  The trigger:

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I don’t think anyone sees my blog anymore. That’s okay because I rarely come out here. With Facebook and YouTube, this blog has taken a back seat. It’s only when I get to feeling really emotional and feel the need to write. Things have been tough since my dad died in November. Of course, I didn’t expect my very dear friend Heidi to die in March either. That was such a huge blow and has

Dottiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16371887303587868082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730150506850356193.post-7522888217359649422012-05-01T13:15:00.001-04:002012-05-01T13:15:34.773-04:00

 Got 90 days? Would you like to lose some weight?  How about make some money even if you're so inclined? Check out the 90 day Body By Vi Challenge.  It works. http://visionforhealth.bodybyvi.com/

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Things have been rough but I shouldn't lose complete focus on my own health.  I need some goals...here they are. Weight...long term 199 lbs.  Short term goal 255.  My current weight as of this morning...276. Fitness... 25 mile bike ride. Working my way up to a century ride. That's 100 miles. I need to do this.  Peace, love, smiles. HD.

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It has been a great day today. Sunshine and 60's make for perfect Spring weather.  I was really excited when I checked on my lilac bushes We just planted last fall...they have some buds already. It has been in the 80's for quite a few days so many things have come into bloom early. It's definitely pretty and I've needed the sunshine for sure...I just hope things survive OK. This is

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Last night was the first decent amount of exercise I’ve gotten in two weeks. I did some jump roping. I wasn’t sure how well I’d do considering it was last summer when I jump roped last. My first try was about 37 skips so I was pretty impressed. Jump roping isn’t easy, especially when my feet hurt so much as it is. Throw this flabby tummy in and it just is uncomfortable. I’m sure I will have some

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First of all let me apologize for sending people on some sort of wild goose chase as it relates to blogs. Grr…I just can’t seem to make up my mind. I think I’ll stick with this where I am for a while. This is after all meant as a place for me to come and write. Vent. Air my feelings. Etc. I will slowly start to make this blog more about life in general than just weight loss. While I still

Dottiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16371887303587868082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730150506850356193.post-39110234673050054602012-03-14T15:11:00.001-04:002012-03-14T15:11:49.993-04:00

Its nearly 70 degrees. I surely would love to sit in this gorgeous light of the sun all afternoon!  Lunch is just an hour though so I have to go back to the office.  Grateful to have this time though. The ducks and geese at the park are speaking loudly. I think they love the weather too...or perhaps they're yelling at me to share my food. Hmmm. Tell me something good about your day.

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Using my phone app. Peace Love Smiles

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For those that may actually read this.  I've started using My Fitness Pal, which has a blog within it.  My most recent post... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/dottiemay71/view/two-weeks-in-198073 I just don't make it out her to edit too often.  SO busy with so much.  Peace and Love, Dottie

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Does anybody read this?  Really...I'm curious.  Please leave a comment and let me know.  I can't believe it's already been one week since my dad passed away.  I can't believe that in one week, it'll be Thanksgiving day.  Time is sure flying. I can honestly say...I don't like it.  Why can't we slow the clocks down a bit?  I think things are backwards.  It

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