The last two weeks have been nothing less than a whirlwind of balloons, celebratory pants, tilapia, and asparagus. Let me explain. In my last post I talked about the importance of celebrating yourself. Last Saturday, I was fortunate enough to have a celebration in my honor for losing 100 pounds. Hence the balloons. Actually, I’d always wanted balloons like that but ... Read More
Archives for October 2017
Week 28: You are Worth Celebrating
Week 28 Weigh-In Let’s start right at the good stuff. Weigh Ins. This week was not my best week, but not my worst either. I lost 2.3 pounds from last week and now have a little less than 18 pounds to lose. I’m hoping for the best. But there is one contingency. In order to continue the challenge, I have to have lost at least 10 pounds by the 5th weigh in. (Safety ... Read More
Week 27: Hope, Compassion, and Understanding
I had a completely different post for today but when I got home from the gym this morning I saw news of the tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas. I wish I had more eloquent words and I know that when I re-read this I’ll think, “I should have said…” but I will say this instead; I am heartbroken. Our world is in shambles. Every day I turn on the TV or listen to the news and it’s ... Read More