Hello Everyone!!!

Thanks sooo much for the comments! Yes!! I had a blast in the swimming pool. Been years since I went swimming. I stepped on scale this morning and lost another 3 pounds!! Woo-Hoo!! I am going down.......But , i have to say it's due to my job and just eating right and smaller portions of food. I promise get some new pics up as soon as I can, I will try to get my daughter to help me with that. Beth is doing good, SHe has been keeping really busy! with work and home.  I am still trying to get her to come back. She is still doing Tops, But is struggling with her weight. I know she needs a lot of encouragement. I asked her to pleeaasseee come back to this site. She needs it , Baaaddd!!   I hope that her seeing me once a week will inspire her to do better. But i am here for her ,and everyone on here, that needs encouragement. Well, trying to get things done around here, the housework never ends!!! lol!!  Have a Great Day!! Hope to hear from u all soon. Keep up the good work!!! everyone! ANd remember you can do it, if you set your mind to it....

Love,Heather

  Hello everyone,

I am in shock!! I had a swimsuit in my closet that was too tight to wear last year, I tried it on yesterday and it FIT ME!! Other than being alittle loose. I am doing "Water Areobics" once a week, with the ladies at work. I went swimming for the first time in years!! It was a Fantastic feeling.......I was so excited!I jumped in and  didnt realize the water was cold...Brrr! Bt warmed up quickly...lol!! I feel like i am finally LIVING again.........

Have a Great Weekend!!!

LOve,Heather

Hello Everyone,

Wow! Can't believe that I havnt been on here since last year in December. I wanted to say Hello! I have been doing wonderful. I am currently down from 313.5 pounds! Which was my highest weight ever, down to 280! I stepped on scale this morning to see where I was with my weight. I am very proud of myself for coming this far. =}I have to say it's my job. It keeps me very busy...and I love it! I already have more energy. I have been bowling 2x and I am actually getting more active, and not sitting around so much. I hope that this year will be the year that I lose 100 pounds! I would love to see the 100's again. I am working towards that goal.... I cant wait for my next Dr appt in February. I hope that soon I will be able to get off the diabetes med and Chlorestorel med too. I have also been watching "Biggest Loser" and to me it's soo Inspirerational to me... Well, I need to Update pics and food when I get a chance too...It's sometimes hard to be on here w my work schedule..Hope to check in again soon. Hope everyone is getting closer to their goal weight and where they want to be.

God Bless, Heather =}

 Hi! All,

Well, This past Thursday I gained wt!  I was disappointed in myself! But I didnt let that get me down...Because the Important thing, Is I am going to keep at it no matter what! I went to the tracks today, I didnt think I could walk a mile, But I did!! Proud of myself for doing it... I had a painful charlie horse while i was trying to walk...lol! But I walked it out.  and kept going! I bought 2 South Beach Diet cookbooks, they have some great recipes in them...I am trying to do a low-fat food plan.

However, Had to go to the tracks to walk off McD breakfast food! Well, I am tired.....going to bed. I will write more later..

Goodnight everyone!! Love~Heather  

 Hello, Everyone!

Sorry, I have not written in awhile. I don't know if I am coming or going,lol!! Been so busy here with my online course, painting on the side, helping the kids with Homework,etc... (Just being Super Mom!)  I was estatic! This past Thursday I stepped on the wt scale at Tops and lost 2 1/4 pounds. WOO_HOO!!!

I do have to UPDATE my exercise and food journal......and I will try to get that done today or tommorow. I'm feeling pretty good and keepn a positive attitude! That is what Life is all about. I hope everyone, is doing good and staying motivated! and Biggest Loser comes on tonight! Whoopeeeeee!!! Cant wait to watch it.

Keep up the good work everyone!!

God Bless, Your friend in Weight Loss,

Heather

   Hello Everyone,

I have to say, I am not  STRESSED OUT as much anymore! The past couple of months have been really hard! I had to take a step backwards ,in order to move forward w/ my Life. A friend of mine at church came up to me and said "You look like you have lost weight"? LOL! I said its STRESS!!!

Anyhow, I am not stressed anymore as much...My husband started work this past week, SO far things are going alright for us.   I am still concentrating on ME... I just want to say I am still here, been busy!! SO , if you dont see me on here, Dont think I vanished,lol! I just have had so much on my plate. I am still in this race to get the fat off, Just had to take a Time Out!  ALso, still keeping busy w my online course. I have made peace with my dad.   Please continue to pray for my sister...She is having more tests done. I have turned over a new leaf, and now ...I have decided not to dwell in the past anymore. Yes! Its hard when people have hurt us from our past, But I have decided not to dwell on it anymore. I think here latley, I have become a better person...I know its going to take some time, but I have become more positive, and caring. I try to surround myself w positive music and quotes everyday! No more Negativity ....Ok, I better go, cause now I am rambling on....lol!

God Bless,

Tired, I will be in touch!

Love,Heather

  Hi! All,

As you can see w my food journal , My ups and downs w/ food! I have had alot of stress!! the past few weeks. My husband being out of work, He was laid off a few weeks back. The stress of finding a new job has been tough! I have been praying alot! and I believe the good lord works in mysterious ways. My husband starts either this Friday or Monday w/ a New job. Good pay and benefits! So, One of my prayers has been answered. I am currently studying an online course to be an Insurance Agent! I am also looking for part-time work as well. I have looked back at my food journals and exercise. I am making changes to get myself ,not only back on track but motivated and to reward w incenatives, not food!

My stress, has also been with my dad and sister! I am waiting on word to hear if she is ok. Even though we are not close, I found out recently she might have lung cancer! They are doing more tests to see? She is 36! But a heavy smoker!

So, If you dont see me on here as much, I have been dealing w quite abit here latley! Please pray for my family and sister. I am keeping my chin up!

Also , Please pray for my online friends and other friends.  I know each and everyone of us is going through some kind of battle, and I know some of us , Is going through alot as well. God Bless You!

Also, Dee and Stephanie, I am trying to do that contest! I think its wonderful to have it.

Have a Great Day!! ~Heather

  Hi! ALL,

What a great start to the First day of school for my kids. Lauren , My oldest (14), Decided she would outsmart mom and dad. And use Andrew (12)  as a accomplice. It started when Lauren was told not to wear flip flops to school. Now keep in mind, I dont mind flip flops! During the summer. But her wearing them to school and walking home on uneven ground and walking on hills and going down hills is tough w/ flip flops. I am afraid she would sprain her ankle or have some kind of injury.Her and her brother like to take walks home since we live very close to the school. Anyhow, Lauren thought she would pull a good one on me this morning. I saw her put her socks and gym shoes on her feet, and grab her bookbag before leaving this morning. So, I figured nothing out of the ordinary! Well, late morning my husband and I had to run some errands. Just as I was getting into the car. I looked and noticed in the taller part of the grass on the front lawn , LAUREN"S GYM SHOES. My husband saw them too! So before he went over there to check them, I said see if there is SOCKS in them. YES! He said. And I said "Oh, She is sooo busted! When she gets home from school. So, of course that time came, when she and ANdrew were walking home. Well , My neighbor and I were talking a few min. I noticed Andrew stepping in big strides quietly, looking for Lauren's gym shoes. Just as he was running back to Lauren, Keep in mind she was hiding. She had NO shoes on. My husband had taken her gym shoes in the house earlier. So ,I confronted her. Where are your gym shoes? and she would not give me an answer right away. (She was trying to figure out ,How she could get out of this one?) That was the funny part, the look on her face. (Priceless!)  She knew she was grounded, and her brother for being an accomplice instead of coming to us first!  This day will never be forgotton, that is for sure!

So, lol! that is how my day went. Well, I am doing pretty good! Got my exercise in today. Just need to blog it! I will catch up with it tommorow. Gotta hit the hay! I am tired. lonnnggg day. I will write more later!  Goodnight! ~Heather

Hello All,

This is sweet and short! Sorry it's 12:08 AM and I am ready for sleep.   I went to Tops this evening, Beth did a great lesson! and she made homemade salsa to pass around. It was yummy! I weighed in and had a loss of a pound and 1/2!! I guess the getting back on exercise helped. I told myself I had planned to lose and I am going to lose next week!! DETERMINATION!!  We did go out to eat as a group of about (10) of us! We went to Ruby Tuesdays. I had a salad and some spring rolls, and drank lots of water w lemon. Yum!  (Not sure how many calories in the Spring rolls (South western style) they were good. Today went to Winchester with Debbie and ran a few errands w/ her. Tommorow for me I am going to the store and studying! Well, Hope everyone has a nice Friday! I am headed to bed, Can't Keep my eyes open,lol!

Have a good nite!! ~Heather  

  Hi! All,

I have to say I am back on track! With exercising. I am taking those small steps to lead to Big Steps!!   I know its hard during these tough economic times to eat healthy! Food prices are sooo high! Just un real... =[  I am working on a plan, and making small mini-goals for myself! It's  a start again =] I need all the love and encouragement from everyone! I am just going to aim for healthier foods! My real problem as u can see on my food journal is SWEETS!! I have to break this! IDK Why?? Been craving them sooo much! I never use to be this way. =[  But I'm thinking small mini -goals, for now. We will see what happens?

I am currently taking an online course and my kids start school this Tuesday! Woo-Hoo! I get some quiet time,lol!

Hang in there everyone! TTYS~ Heather

  Hello Everyone!

I am back on track! and not going to get off the track!! I got back on my treadmill last night and told myself I need to do this and I need to do this for me. I have only one life to live!! and need to focus on getting slimmed down. I , Myself. Have been in a slump for so long.... I know we all get off track! But i know, for myself i dont want to die!! I want to LIVE!! I have seen my weight go up for a few months now. It scares me... I dont want to die from heart attack, or have another stroke. I do have diabetes 2 and need to get that under control. The hardest thing has been sweets for me, I crave them everyday, just about... and not sure WHY?  With the help and support from everyone here, I know i can get to my goal weight. What I would like to know from everyone? or Anyone? How do you stay determined and motivated...Seems like in the past I was doing sooo good and then fell off that wagon.  I know with exercise, the best thing is to do every single day!! My hardest part is following a food plan. I have counted points, calories, You name it! But cant seem to stick to it. Any suggestions??

I know what foods to eat, I just have a hard time w sticking to a plan! and with my family they dont have a weight problem at all. All three kids are skinny, including Hubby! Even the dog!! LOL!!  I feel like the outsider compared to them...lol!

Let me know of any ideas, or food plans YOU follow?  Thanks! Have a Super Weekend !!    ~Heather

 Hello Everyone,

Whew! I have had a busy week! I have had 2 close friends over since this past Sunday. First my friend "Tina" visited me on Sunday, then my other friend "Julia" visited me. =]  I have been home w my youngest Seth. My other 2 kids I am picking up tommorow afternnoon. I can't wait to see them and for them to tell me about there week! I have been job searching...putting in apps, and waiting on one to get back with me. I have been discussing alot of things w hubby! Going back to college, in JANUARY. (Hopefully) and working either pt or ft outside of the house. I am already earning alittle money on the side, from a hobby I started about 2 months ago! I may be on/off here... But I hope to check in ,if not everyday atleast every 2 days or so! Thanks so much for your caring comments. My weight still seems to be a BATTLE!! I am fighting w a Sweet tooth. I know what i need to do! Just need determination and Strength.

God Bless! Have a great week! Your Friend in Weight loss           ~Heather

Hello All,

Well, It's been a good weekend so far!  Other than yesterday had a bad headache most of the day. I think maybe allergy related?? Today, a close friend of mine came up to visit me. We dont get to see each other very often, Maybe 2x a Year! It was good to spend quality time w her catching up from High School days! Today, We decided to get out and walk the mall... We went into Bon Tons and Bath,Body works! =]  I LOVE THAT STORE!! She bought me like 8 things from that store. Then told me it was my early Birthday present. lol! I was cool w that! lol! then we were both hungry  and needed some food. So we went to "Ruby Tuesdays" I ordered steak, 1/2 ribs, salad bar, and had some mashed potatoes, st broccoli with it and she wanted an appetizer so we got the nachos and spinach dip! Idk, How many calories?? But i filled up mostly on salad, and brought home 3 containers in which hubby ate the rest! She again treated me....It was good!

Then she (Tina) took my kids Lauren and Andrew to my parents house since she lives close by to them. Lauren and Andrew will be at a Archery and fishery camp this whole week. They should have a good time! I will be home w/Seth my youngest this week, which will give me more quality time w him alone. I will not be weighing in this week at Tops. I am taking a break! lol! But going to stay focused on exercising and what i can eat this week. Hubby and I might be going to store tommorow for veggies and fruit,etc... Hope everyone had a great week! I know my page is a mess! ( If anyone is technical and could help that would  be great! ) Have a good week!

Your friend in weight loss        ~Heather  

Lol! Okay, I am not too technical here and my page is a mess! I am trying to condense my food and exercise log but not having any luck!! If someone could help me it would be greatly appreciated.   ThankYou! Heather 

HELLO EVERYONE!

WELL, I DID OK THIS WEEK , WHEW!

I STAYED THE SAME... THIS WEEK! WOO-HOO!! WAS WORRIED ABOUT GAINING WEIGHT.  NOW TO GET THE EXERCISING IN.  WE WENT TO CRACKER BARREL RESTAURANT YESTERDAY EVENING. I HAD A SALAD W FF RANCH AND CHICKEN N DUMPLINGS IN WHICH I PICKED AT. I ENDED UP GETTING DESSERT =[ BECAUSE  I WAS CRAVING CHOCOLATE SOO BAD! (BOO-HOO!) I KNOW I DIDNT NEED THE XTRA CALORIES THERE, BUT I SATISFIED MY SWEET TOOTH. I TOOK THE REST OF MY DINNER HOME.  THIS WEEK STARTING TODAY, IM GONNA GET BACK INTO WALKING AGAIN.   NOT ONLY WILL I CONCENTRATE WHAT I EAT, BUT GOING TO ADD MORE FRUIT AND VEGGIES TO MY DIET, AND EXERCISING. SO WE WILL SEE WHEN STEP ON SCALE AGAIN! HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GOOD WEEKEND!! I HAVE COMPANY COMING  THIS  WEEKEND,  AND GOING TO WORK ON DE-CLUTTER TODAY.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!  YOUR FRIEND IN WEIGHT LOSS          ~ HEATHER

 Hello Everyone,

Well, I have been struggling here, and I know in my heart I need to get back on track! I have cut down on my eating this week, But haven not been doing much exercise.and I know that. I guess I need the encouragement. It's been a rough week! and I have been going through so much here latley. Alot of Stress in my Life right now. and not getting enough zzzzzzzzzz's. Right now, as I am typing this My eyelids are Heavy!     I am weeding out clothes, and going through stuff in my basement! It feels good to de-clutter! Maybe I will be able to de-clutter my LIFE soon, lol!! Anyhow, Hope everyone is doing good and keeping track with their weight loss!

Have a good night!! Love,Heather

7 Days of Inspiration:

 

  Day 1

You are so much more amazing than you think you are!

Day 2

With hope in your heart,great things can happen!

Day 3

Someone needs your smile today.

Day 4

Success is in your future!

Day 5

You are a remarkable person.

Day 6

Self-confidence outshines self-doubt every time!

Day 7

You deserve the best.Why not settle for less?

I got this from Woman's World, wanted to share. Enjoy!

~Heather