In early February I was watching Dr. Oz.  He had a product on his show made with raspberry ketones and it was suposed to just melt the fat away (along with diet and exercise of course)  Anyway, the show made this product sound like it was a dream come true.  I searched all over Kansas City for this stuff.  I was willing to pay any price to get it. In my mind,  Itold myself "If I can find this I'm going to buy it because I would do ANYTHING to get this weight off."   Then I stopped. 

Seriously?  Anything.  You LIE!  You wouldn't do anything.  Because if you would, you would get out your Weight Watcher information, read it, and get back on program.  You know it works.  So why don't you save your money and just put the program to work for you.

So I did.  I got back on plan and started eating my assigned points and the first week I walked a mile each time for 3 times.  That first week I lost 3.6 pounds.  The next week I lost 4 pounds.  The next week I lost 2 and last week I lost 3. 

Each week I keep track of what I am eating.  I stay in my points and I work out at least 3 times a week.  I try for more, but 3 is my goal.  I am so excited about what has been going on.  Can I keep it up?  Can I make it to goal this time?

Now, here is the issue, this is my birthday week.  I want so back to stay on track.  Not only is my birthday on Tusday, but we leave Thursday for TOPS convention in St Louis.  I know if I get my mind made up to stay on track I will.  I will take this one day at a time.   I will not deprive my self of anything, but I will be careful. 

Wish me luck.

3/14/12

My life is a mess. My family is a mess and my home is a mess. 1st question: What can I fix? My home for sure. My life somewhat. My family . . . not at all. The answer ? This weekend I am going to do some serious cleaning on my home. Put away, give away or throw away. I need to do this to keep my sanity. If I get my home in order, maybe my life will seem a little better.

Always Family

I wanted an always family,
For all the days of the year.
In good times and bad times
they will forever be near.

I wanted an always family,
to fill my days and nights.
To love me and protect me,
when things aren't going right.

I will in turn be there for them,
when ever they happen to call.
To help them work through problems
no matter how big or small.

I did my part, and I showed up.
I was at their beck and call.
Dried their tears, soothed their fears,
Winter, spring summer and fall.

I got a "sometime" family,
enjoying a life so free.
No one had time to come back home,
when the person in need was me.

You made your choice to live your life,
In a way that's good for you.
Farewell to my sometime family
I've made some choices too.

2/9/12