We are entering the 20th week of the 80 Pounds in 80 Weeks challenge; at the end of this week, we will be a quarter of the way through. I find it both exciting and hard to believe at the same time. I think this is the first time I have committed to the goal of losing weight for this long. It is likely because I made myself accountable to you by publishing my goal, so thank you for keeping me on track! As of today, I have lost 19 pounds and 18 inches. I have three celebrations I would like to share with you today. 1. HAVING THE ENERGY TO KEEP UP My nephew called earlier this week and wanted to get together. We met at Multnomah Falls. (If you are ever in the Portland area, this is … [Read More...]
In All Things, Give Thanks
Today is a bright, crisp fall day. The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and the air is invigorating (AKA downright chilly). It makes me feel happy, energetic, and rooted in blessings. My … [Read More...]
Beautiful Backyard Makeover
Today I am excited to share one of the best purchases I have ever made...my backyard! It is hard to believe it has been a year since we had it redesigned, but we are loving it as much as we did on … [Read More...]
Week 22: Healthy Halloween
October. Halloween. Chocolate. Candy. Sugar. Sugar. And more sugar. Halloween can be a little scary for someone trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. … [Read More...]
Week 4: Increased Exercise
I am now three weeks into my "80 pounds in 80 weeks" weight loss challenge. The first week I lost 2 pounds by adding 15 minutes of exercise and 32 … [Read More...]
Week 18: Motivation Mini-Cards
When I started the 80 pounds in 80 weeks challenge I believed I would be successful, but I also acknowledged that it wouldn't be easy. There would be … [Read More...]