May 2010 Blog Posts

I have been trying to send this as a post.  I'm always knocked off the site every time I post. But I think it is a worthwhile post. When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” Author Unknown   A while back I had a post titled, "Weight Loss Isn't for Wimps." When we get discouraged, we need to try again! Don't allow the enemy of discouragement have the victory! Becky S.

You can chart out your own 3K or 5K in your own neighborhood? Just go to this website and you can measure the distance on your own neighborhood map. Zoom into your area of the map and use the markers to chart out the distance. http://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm  

Thank you everyone who has shared their "Aha" Moment. I know I need to look back on my own "aha" moment to keep me motivated! What is an aha moment?  It's a moment of clarity, a defining moment where you gain real wisdom - wisdom you can use to change your life.

Have you ever been so lost you never thought you would get back on track or find a familiar road? That happened to me yesterday. I was on a detour in BLINDING rain and I WAS LOST!   We sometimes feel that way on this weight loss journey. Thankfully for prayer, cell phones and a daughter that could talk me back on the right path using her computer. That is what WLB does for us helps and encourages us on the correct path.

I had an 'aha' moment shortly after joining Weight Loss Buddy. I finally realized that even if others can eat junk foods, foods high in the (bad) fats and carbs and drink coffee and colas, I just cannot do it. My health and my body do not tolerate it! So my 'aha' moment was when I came to the conclusion, "Others may, I cannot!!!"   I'm finding it is not so bad to think that way, so when I do eat the "wrong" foods I do it in moderation, filling up on vegetables and salad before I sample the pizza. I...

You hear this over and over again, that drinking enough water daily is important! Not just for your health but for weight loss. I have not been very diligent about drinking enough water daily, chosing coffee, tea, or an occasional soft drink. However, today I can tell you after drinking 64 oz. of plain water a day I've lost 4.4 pounds in the last 9 days. Never in my life has my metabolism been able to burn off pounds so quickly. I know of a friend who has lost 24 pounds in 28 days, but if it was me, I...

Yesterday, I had a doctor's appointment, and their scale verified what mine has been telling me. I couldn't help myself I was telling my doctor about Weight Loss Buddy and what wonderful help and people are on here. I told him how my youngest children made a New Year's Resolution to lose weight and have kept it. It got me to thinking I really needed to get serious about it, but I needed more help. So I searched online and found this wonderful website. Well, he really was listening to my chatter, because he came back and asked me what...

Since beginning a 30 day challenge on Monday 5/10 (I chose to drink 64 oz. of water daily) I have lost  -1.6 from my total weight. I have know all along that water is the key, but was neglectful to do it! 

Stay postive,  don't dwell on the negative! Don't allow others to discourage you with their negative comments on your weight loss journey! You can and will be successful!! People will say negative things to you, perhaps out of jealousy or scorn. Don't allow them the victory of holding you back!! You are capable of losing the weight you need to lose and keep it off for years. Others have lost weight and kept it off and you can too! I told one person the only way I will not be able to get the weigh off is if both of my...