HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

I Am Stunned

So I have been MIA for a few days, well yesterday I posted but I didn't hang around to read blogs. This morning on the other hand was a different story. I learned that Liquid from Liquid Illusion had passed away on Christmas Eve. A very sad day for so many. Between her wonderful photos and her witty, yet sometimes snarky poems, I am not sure what I will miss the most. Rest in peace...

Afriad To Try or Afraid To Fail

A well-lived life is not for the timid. The world was never meant to be approached with extra caution and fear of making mistakes. Kids know that you have to jump in feet first and be willing to take some lumps on the head if you're going to have any fun. When did we stop trying new things? Why did we stop taking risks? In large part, we're afraid of messing up. We've settled into our comfort zones and don't want to look like a fool to ourselves or others. What's the price we pay for our pursuit of perfection? No growth, no sense of discovery, few real experiences. The sacrifice isn't worth it. Are there points in your life that you wish you could have back because you didn't pursue an idea or a new interest? Those chances are gone forever--but you'll have more in the future to take full advantage of. It's been said that most people don't learn much that's new past their 20s. That's an awful long time to stay stagnant. The only mistake you should be afraid to make is not trying.

Been A Few Days

I haven't been here in quite sometime, not to long but longer than I like. Things have been crazy with the holidays and now that they are almost over I have a little breathing room.

I am still on track with Weight Watcher's, although I did gain 2 pounds at this weigh in yesterday, I was a little disappointed but I guess that is how the human body works. This week shall be better! In my defense, it is hard to do this and go to someone elses house for Christmas dinner. My mother in law covers every veggie in butter...drives me crazy. Even before Weight Watcher's I couldn't stand it. This year she made carrots and then green beans with bacon. The veggies were fresh, so that was a plus but she killed them with the coating of butter.I like butter but geezz..that is a bit much. If I was a diet pill sucker taking Fentraphen I would probably double up the dose! I mean what else was I going to do? Rinse off the butter?!?!

But that day is behind me and now I am off to a fresh start!

Did I Get The Pay Off??

Yesterday was weigh in day and as great of a week that I had I still wondered if I would get the weight loss I was looking for. Usually I know before I weigh in but since I found out that the scale at home was very inaccurate from my first week at Weight Watcher's I decided to chuck it! Besides not having the scale at home helps me stay focused on the task. No room to cheat cause now I have no way to tell if I gained or lost. I also did go to the gym last week, not as much as I would have like to but I went 3 times. I had a few unexpected gifts to do for Christmas and that meant going into stores! I did it, I am now done and ready to focus on me!

So did going to the gym and Weight Watcher's pay off?? It most certainly did..I lost 6.4 lbs this week. That is the most I have ever lost in one week while doing Weight Watcher's. Usually it is 5 pounds and under, don't get me wrong, 5 lbs is nothing to look down out at but ,6.4 was an awesome number to see. (I feel like a Biggest Loser contestant!)

So for all of you fellow dieters, if you have tried dieting and not exercising, I would suggest doing both. It will make a world of difference!

Struggles

It amazes me how hard it is every when you try to change your eating patterns. Even though I know the routine, it still doesn't seem to be any easier than the time before. I know there is at least a week of feeling like I am suffering and being deprived of what I love, but I also know the rewards that come with following the Weight Watcher's plan correctly. The one thing I have this time that I haven't had in the past is the gym. Going to the gym gives me a great advantage this time. Besides the advantage, it also gives me extra points to use if I wish. The extra points come in handy this week! We had Sliders chicken wings on Sunday, chicken wings = high point usuage! Monday morning I got up and jumped on E-Tools to figure it all out and boy it was sure scary. I used daily points, all my weekly extra points and then some. Actually I was in the negative on the weekly points!!! Going to the gym has only helped put me back in the positive on the weekly, well when I get to the positive!

I guess I should do a little Christmas shopping..online that is! I love online shopping! I wasn't sure what to get my mom and my dad said she has been checking out this Hansgrohe faucet. A faucet for Christmas!? My dad is sure nuts but he said she wants and he pretty much makes sure she gets what she wants. I think he worries about how much longer she is going to be with him, she doesn't seem to get any better and he spoils her something rotten! It's cute though...

I Joined ....Again!

So my weight loss has been at a slight stand still lately so I decided that since the holidays are here and Christmas was right around the corner that I would join Weight Watcher's...again. I am not going to remind people of how many times I have joined, let's just say I am the poster child for quitting and rejoining. This time when I signed up I did the monthly pass, I hate nothing more than paying for something and then not taking advantage of the service. With the monthly pass the payments are taken out of my account and I have no reason for not going, the money is taken whether or not I go! I also learned that my scale is VERY wrong but in a good way! That sure made me feel better. Hopefully this time I can stick to it and make my goal. Speaking of goals, I was going to check out Persimmon trees but, I must get ready for the gym, they open in one hour!

Exercise At Home

Over the weekend, I pulled out one of my exercise videos to change things up a bit. My weight loss has stalled a bit and I figure that it could be due to the same old routine. One thing I can say is trying to exercise on wood flooring is not the most comfortable thing! I didn't do very much that's for sure and the exercise mat I had before we moved is MIA. I wonder if my husband tossed it in the trash, would not surprise me at all. Today it is my mission to go get another mat.

Today I also go for my second set of eye tests, I am a little nervous. Although my mom reassured me that cataracts are no big deal to take care of, I am still nervous. I think what I am really nervous about is the fact that I am only 32 years old and what else is going to happen. Right now, I have to deal with the problem at hand and not worry about what the future will hold. Work is not requiring a doctors note, it does not impact my job but at any point they could need me to do inspection and obviously I shouldn't be doing it. I feel as though they think I made it up. I have never been a story teller and to make up a lie like having cataracts is beyond me! Oh well, they shall receive a note.

Positive Steps

Sounds like positive moves are being made in the fight against breast cancer! My grandma had breast cancer several years ago; she had a mastectomy and has been cancer free since then. She actually just turned 80 in November! I love you Meme'...

Once again, I am up early on a Sunday morning surfing the net. What a boring life.. I was reading an announcement that Cryo-Cell has collaborated with the National Institute of Health to research whether or not there is a potential for treatment of breast cancer using stem cells collected from menstrual blood. As far as I am concerned it is a positive step, we all know that stem cells have been used for treating disease and why should breast cancer be an exception? I hope they find positive results as this could be the answer to a prayer that millions women and their families have been looking for. I know I certainly hope that one day some one out there discovers a cure for breast cancer. So I have included a copy of Cryo-Cell's announcement for your reading pleasure. I feel that it is important for people to know what strides are being made in the long fight against breast cancer.



There is exciting news in the world of breast cancer research as Cryo-Cell International Inc., America’s most established cord blood bank, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center have just announced a research partnership . Through this partnership they will conduct an exploratory study to determine if stem cells collected from menstrual blood can be used in the potential treatment of breast cancer. This study will include cutting-edge techniques making it possible to track stems cells in the body using magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)—a non-invasive method. Currently, non-invasive imaging for long term tracking of stem cells in the body do not yet exist, making this truly ground breaking research. The ability to use MRI to monitor the journey of menstrual blood stem cells in the body holds great promise in the utilization of menstrual stem cells in the future treatment of disease. Cryo-Cell’s research partnership with the NIH is a major step towards discovering potential breast cancer therapy.

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