Got my bike ride in for 20 mins.  Didn't push to hard, don't want to upset my back, but it felt good and I'm glad I did it.  Just not working out as fast but still working out

Ok, going to see how you all are doing, bye for now.

I had a good day today.  Got almost everything done that I had to.

Did a weight in and found that I lost 2 lbsvery happy about that, and also very surprised. I didn't expect a loss, really I thought I would have put on weight with all the Christmas goodies, but I didn't

This year I don't hope to see changes, I Expect to see changes and for the good!  I just need to get into a good routine, and work it like I never did before.  This is my life and I'm taking control of it.  Watch out 2009 cause here I come.

Hi all,

Well I think tomorrow I'll be back in action.  My back is doing much better, there are times when I move a certain way it lets me know, but for the most part I think I can at least do the treadmill and with a slight incline. 

Going to see how I do with wts. on upper body, if I can handle that then I will add the lower body in a day or two.

Need to start getting up earlier and get my work outs done.  If I don't start working out first thing in the morning, I will not get it done.  So I need to start setting the alarm and get going earlier.

Did anyone watch Oprah today?  I know how she feels, I feel the same in many ways.  Going to see if I can join the web cast next mon. night. 

All you who like the Biggest Loser it start tomorrow night, Tues. 8:00!!!  I'm so excited that its on again.

I'm going to be very busy the next couple of days, so I will try and visit you all here and there.  I hope to post each day, but if I don't its just I ran out of time.

Love you all, bye for Now.

There really isn't to much to say today.  All week my back has been giving me problems.  Its hard to get out of bed in the morning, but once I start moving around my pain lessens.  Haven't been working out after all.  Its the back.  I think it's getting better because today much of the day I didn't have pain.  Going to wait with the weights until my back is normal again.  Thinking tomorrow I might try the treadmill and see how it feels.  Afraid to get on the bike yet, not the best thing to do while my back is acting up.

Took down all my Christmas stuff today.  Dusted and vac.  all I need to do now is put out all my nic nacks through out the house.  Tomorrow I will do that.  Also want to go through my closet sometime this week and pack clothes for good will.  I have so many things hanging up that I never wear for one reason or another. 

This coming week the Biggest Loser starts again!!!  I'm so happy about that!

Ok, got to go now.  Hope you all have a good night.

Happy New Year everyone!

Today I start eating better, and working out consistently. 

My plan for today is cardio, either bike, or treadmill.

Oatmeal for breakfast

Salad with ham in it for Lunch

Salmon with veg. and small potato for dinner.

My plan for the new year  is just to be consistent and everything should fall into place! 

Have a very busy day ahead of me, so I will come back later to visit some of you.

Hello my EP Friends,

Well today was the Day that I did it.  I had my Husband take my Before pictures.  I wore a sports bra, and a pair of shorts  My Husband was very sweet about it and didn't make me feel bad.  He's my Angel

I feel thankful that I am in pain lately.  I feel like God is trying to get my attention to take better care of myself.

I have also decided to work on my posture.  I lean forward when I walk, or stand.  That's due to weak back muscles and a protruding tummy.

Ok, got to go now and start cleaning upstairs.  Guess what I have to do tonight.  Yep, bake more cookies for company that's coming for New Years I will be so glad when all this Hoilday stuff is over now.  I want to get back into my Healthy Lifestyle.

See ya later, I'll try and check in on some of you later.

Well this week will be the last of my Christmas get togethers.  I'm having company here at the house for New Year's Eve.  They are sleeping over and going home on New Years Day. 

I have a lot to do before they come.  Today I need to catch up on all my Laundry, and start cleaning the house.  Between today and tomorrow I should get everything done. 

Going to walk on my treadmill today.  Looking forward to moving the body.  My back has been acting up for the last couple of days.  I find that when I'm not consistent with working out it acts up too.  I think the exercise keeps everything loose.  So today I'm making a big effort to at least walk for 30 mins.

Looking forward to everything getting back to normal.  Going to take down all the Christmas stuff at the end of the week.  Maybe the weekend I will actually start.

I miss my normal work outs.  I feel like its been such a long time.  Miss watching what I eat too.  I have been very bad with the cakes, and cookies.  I usually don't even eat that stuff but for some reason this year it just kept calling my name. 

Got to go now, and start that wash.  See ya later.

I have been thinking about my goals for the New Year.

I would like to become more consistent with my whole weight loss plan.  Meaning exercise when I should.  Do the weight part of the program that I am so bad at doing.  I do enjoy the cardio, but wts. well that's a whole another thing.  I know that is what is holding me back from not reaching my goals.  Sometimes I just have to do what I don't like to do, because I know its what I need.

Going to step out of my comfort zone.  Challenge is what makes a person stronger, better, healthy, and that's how you change the person you are by stepping up and expanding your entire life.

My goal is to feel good about myself, inside, and out.  I want to look good in a pair of pants.  Front, and back.  I'm tired of hiding behind  blazers, sweaters, and big shirts.  I want to put something on and feel good about what I'm wearing.  

 Jan.2 is my first day of my New Program, and the start of a New Life!

Well today I just want to let you all know how much I love you all.  New friends, and older friends you all mean so much to me.  Thank you for being my friends for all your kindness, love, support, and caring.  I am blessed to know all of you and proud to call you my friends.

I am looking forward to Christmas Eve service tonight.  I am a lay reader for tonight, and also Communion Assisting as well.  I feel honored to be able to do Gods work and share in his love for his people.  God loves us so much, I hope you can feel his love all around you, and see it in the faces of your family, friends, and strangers as we celebrate the Birth of Our Lord and Savior Jesus.  A God who is Love. 

May you all have a Wonderful Christmas, and feel Gods love in your heart, and all around you too. 

Love you all.

Laura.