Before I get into talking about myself (oh, the self-indulgent world we bloggers live in) let me offer up an enthusiastic congratulations to our first Weight Watchers contest winner, Kim! Congratulations, Kim! You're taking the first step in an incredible journey and you know we're there with you … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – The only good thing
The only good thing about this sick little girl... ...is the 2 hour nap she took on her Dad. She gets a slumber snuggle and he's forced to not move off the couch. Win Win! … [Read more...]
Use It or Lose It…and other heart healthy tips!
It's been a month full of hearts. February reminds us not only to love others but also to love ourselves. But as moms, we often put our health and well-being at the bottom of the care list. Who can relate? According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause … [Read more...]
Weight Watchers 4 Week Update
Four full weeks on Weight Watchers. Reflecting, this is what I see: Week One: I was very eager. Totally onboard. I researched recipes, tracked everything, ran three times in the week and resisted all cravings. I lost 5lbs Week Two: I started to feel temptation creep in so I looked to Weight … [Read more...]
V-day
"You can switch on the television if you like," offered the tiny nurse. "That's ok, I have a book," I replied, waving my e-reader in the air. The floor was covered in dollops of water, melted snow I brought with me to my vasectomy appointment. Oh well, I thought, it will dry up. When I woke … [Read more...]
Eating for the Flu Season
We're hearing it all over the news. This is the worst flu season EVER! Now, that's enough to scare anyone...flu vaccine or not! But now that we're at the height of the season there are some things you, and your family, can eat to help support your immune system. On a recent private shopping … [Read more...]
Challenges? Ha! I’ve got Tools for That…
Okay, so it's been a little over two weeks now that I've been following the Weight Watchers 360° program, and I'm sure all you want to know is, how much weight have I lost so far? Well, I'm sorry to disappoint, but I'm going to put you off a little. It's for a really good reason, though! You see, … [Read more...]
This is not a resolution.
I know there is a whole anti-New Year's resolution movement happening but this isn't about that. I am fine with resolutions. Being forced to reflect and make plans to be and do better seems OK to me. I have made resolutions, some successfully and some not-so-much but I definitely see the value in … [Read more...]
One Down…
Um, wow. It pretty much never happens but you guys have rendered me nearly speechless with your outpouring of support and encouragement on my last post. It's always kind of nerve-racking when you sit down at the computer and prepare to open up about what is pretty much your most shameful "secret" … [Read more...]
Blessed
I know I take it for granted how lucky we are. How blessed we are to have two healthy boys murkily wading about our lives. I barely even think about their health to be perfectly honest. I mean that it in the high level sense, as I am still very much concerned about their level of activity and what … [Read more...]
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