tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60985319791435075932024-03-13T10:09:32.969-07:00Lighten Up with Kate BloomKate Bloom of Willoughby has rejoined Lighten Up after participating in the past. She's a new mom who's trying to get control of her weight.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-19223978297855824482014-07-25T12:39:00.001-07:002014-07-25T12:39:29.896-07:00A Good Journey<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">So I don’t know what the future holds, but I know I’ve enjoyed this journey with Lighten Up. Now I have to figure out how to keep the momentum going. Wish me luck!<o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-48264764672836072482014-07-17T05:34:00.001-07:002014-07-17T05:34:36.300-07:00The Final Stretch<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I was just thinking about how far I’ve come and how far I still want to go. The contest is almost over, but my journey has just begun. I need to start formulating a plan to keep up on this weight loss and exercise. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-84786033809560540282014-07-14T07:35:00.001-07:002014-07-14T07:35:06.980-07:00Foot Injury<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Not sure what happened, but my foot is swollen and inflamed. This is going to make going to the gym tough, but I’ll keep my spirits up. Weight loss is still going pretty well, so no complaints. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-87491530444726273492014-07-07T12:28:00.001-07:002014-07-07T12:28:42.642-07:00Holiday Weekend<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">So it is the Monday after a holiday weekend and I’m feeling pretty good. I wasn’t perfect with my eating or exercise, but I did pretty well. And most importantly, I forgive myself for any missteps I may have had and am ready to move on. I’m feeling strong and happy!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-39701777915168949532014-06-24T06:57:00.001-07:002014-06-24T06:57:44.458-07:00Making Better Choices<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I’ve been trying to put more focus on making better choices. I just keep reminding myself that better fuel is going to make me feel better. So far things are going alright. I continue to lose weight, which is really the main point, so things are good. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-53437559292177476192014-06-19T05:52:00.000-07:002014-06-19T05:53:00.881-07:00Eating<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">My eating has been a little erratic lately. Some days I am so good and some days I’m not so good. My goal is to work on eating well all the time. I have definitely incorporated more vegetables into my diet, but still need to eliminate some of the less desirable foods. I guess it’s always a work in progress. <o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-83215153333113659262014-06-16T08:52:00.001-07:002014-06-16T08:52:22.652-07:00Hanging In There<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">The scale is still moving in the right direction. It might not be moving quickly, but moving none the less. So I’ll just keep on doing what I am doing and hope to see a pretty good loss this month. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-17798910939339147862014-06-10T08:19:00.001-07:002014-06-10T08:19:35.821-07:00Aladdin's <div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I went to Aladdin’s last night and it was fantastic. What a really amazing thing they have done for all of us. Just wanted to take a minute to thank them for their generosity. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-14949480668213246172014-05-30T04:53:00.001-07:002014-05-30T04:53:41.543-07:00CSA <div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I have signed up for a CSA (Community Sustained Agriculture) share and I can’t wait. Starting next week I will get a weekly basket of organic fruits and vegetables. This should really help me keep on track and eat all of my fruits and veggies, while keeping things interesting. You never know what you’re going to get, so it’s like Christmas every week. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-13224983685616182562014-05-29T05:47:00.001-07:002014-05-29T05:47:23.934-07:00On Track<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I am finally feeling like I’m getting things together. My eating has been great and my exercise has been good too. I am wearing jeans that I haven’t fit into since pre-pregnancy and I must admit that it feels great. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-47373897466672177902014-05-26T06:33:00.001-07:002014-05-26T06:33:15.070-07:00Holiday Weekend<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">The holiday weekend is always difficult for me. There is always an overabundance of food and drink. This weekend I did fairly well. I indulged a bit, but didn’t overdo it. Hopefully the scale will be on my side this weigh-in.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-86065882066691459872014-05-20T06:38:00.001-07:002014-05-20T06:38:46.082-07:00Plugging Away<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Still trying to keep on keeping on. I seem to do well for several days and then fall off for a couple. I guess the key is to just keep trying and not give up. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-28084459414958990682014-05-14T04:59:00.001-07:002014-05-14T04:59:42.708-07:00Moving Along<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I am not crushing this diet thing, but I am doing alright. I keep losing just a little bit at a time and I think that is going to work out just fine for me. I am down a size in my pants and I’m feeling more positive about things. It’s a marathon not a spring…right?<o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-69258215957752788352014-05-08T10:37:00.001-07:002014-05-08T10:37:57.097-07:00Finally<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Today was the day. I finally made it to the gym. I thought it would be more difficult, but it felt right. I walked 3.1 miles as my goal is to run a 5K. It took the better part of an hour, but I did it. I feel like things are looking up for me. I’m feeling inspired and ready to lose this weight. Today is the beginning of something very good for me. I can just feel it. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-33061640633973433482014-05-07T05:00:00.001-07:002014-05-07T05:00:23.919-07:00Stress<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I have been feeling a little more stress than I typically do and that is actually helping my situation a bit. I’m usually a stress eater, but recently haven’t had my usual appetite. But, it’s actually working to my advantage for the time being. Don’t think it’s the healthiest way to do things, but maybe it’s the kick start I needed. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-53462610990734307492014-04-22T05:21:00.001-07:002014-04-22T05:21:40.010-07:00FW: Strength In Numbers<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I still haven’t really worked out at the gym yet. The good news is that yesterday I spoke to a friend at work and we agreed that we will go to the gym together. I’m hoping this new accountability will help. I think it’s going to be pretty tough to get back into the swing of things, but I can do it. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-30514836093078590142014-04-22T05:20:00.000-07:002014-04-22T05:21:10.793-07:00Strength In Numbers<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I still haven’t really worked out at the gym yet. The good news is that yesterday I spoke to a friend at work and we agreed that we will go to the gym together. I’m hoping this new accountability will help. I think it’s going to be pretty tough to get back into the swing of things, but I can do it. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-79704515140493936542014-04-21T06:32:00.001-07:002014-04-21T06:32:34.568-07:00Weigh-in <div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">With Weigh-In less than a week away I have to say I’m a bit nervous about the 5% weight loss I need to stay in the competition. I will have to really watch what I eat all week and get out and do some walking. I am hovering around that 5%, but think I can make it. Wish me luck!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-83703817149423464232014-04-21T06:24:00.000-07:002014-04-21T06:25:10.931-07:00Nice Weather<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I have to say that the weather change has been very welcome. I find that the longer it stays gray outside, the longer I feel blue inside. The sun definitely makes me feel rejuvenated and ready to go. I am so glad I can get out and take walks now. The ability to get outside also helps with the boredom eating I have been doing all winter. I’m feeling positive and ready to lose some weight. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-66551325893524392882014-04-21T06:00:00.001-07:002014-04-21T06:00:34.267-07:00My brother<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Just recently my brother was featured in a news story about something that really inspires me. He is going to run in a 100 mile race, on Saturday, to raise money for Metro Hospital. So when I think about exercising and get overwhelmed by the thought, I just think about the idea of actually running 100 miles. He is absolutely incredible and so inspiring. I’d be happy to run 5 miles. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-50820846087535477022014-04-21T05:56:00.000-07:002014-04-21T05:57:04.164-07:00Post Vacation <div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I’m home from vacation and it is time to pay the piper. I have put on a couple of pounds and now I have to work to get it off before weigh in next Saturday. I should be able to do it. I was pretty active on vacation, but we did eat out almost every meal. Now it’s time to slow down on the eating and really ramp up the exercise. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-68166062790803413962014-04-11T06:41:00.001-07:002014-04-11T06:41:38.826-07:00Vacation Time<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Today I leave for a family vacation. My plan is to stay as active as possible to counter any overeating I might do. I plan on taking lots of walks and swim a ton. So far things are going pretty well this month. No major losses, but no major gains either. Hopefully I can keep it up through vacation.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-24740044854630523712014-03-30T00:56:00.001-07:002014-03-30T00:56:44.164-07:00Weigh-In Went OK<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">Today was the weigh-in following the second month of the contest. Thankfully the scale went in the right direction. I did notice something interesting though. In the past, following a weigh-in, I would have cheated on my diet for the rest of the day. Today I did not do that. This time, I am definitely not being as strict with myself as I was in the past contest. For this reason, I believe that I am not feeling as deprived, so I am not inclined to eat like a pig today. Maybe slow and steady does win the race. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-38087410410044328122014-03-18T10:19:00.001-07:002014-03-18T10:19:31.849-07:00I Won't Give Up<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">I was just thinking about the last time I did this contest and why I was so successful then and why I’m not so successfully this time. Of course I came up with some thoughts, but that stuff is boring to talk about. I’m sick of hearing my own excuses. But then I thought about one woman who dropped out last time and I remember not understanding how she could just give up. Now I understand what motivated her to make that decision. When things are rough, it’s hard to pull out of that. I do not want to give up and won’t. I just have to remind myself that I am capable and can do this. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6098531979143507593.post-49571055455127825642014-03-18T10:13:00.001-07:002014-03-18T10:13:09.940-07:00Motivation Needed<div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">It’s really difficult to blog when things aren’t going perfectly. I find that when I am really successful it’s really easy to write about all of the great things that are going on. When things are a little tough, it’s harder to find things to talk about. My diet has been reasonable, but not exceptional. I certainly haven’t exercised as much as I should, but I’m working on it. But, I’m not giving up. I know that I can turn this around. I’ve done it before and I can do it again. Hopefully I can find the spark that will get me moving in the right direction. <o:p></o:p></p> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206802329852011040noreply@blogger.com0