I wanted to share my experiences for this month in exercise and diet, but this post if the things I use to help me along the way. The reason I need to lose weight is a concern to get Diabetes. I’m already pre-diabetic. I also feel like a slug, with no energy, so very much … Continue reading Stepp’n up walking and diet
September Adventures

September is filled with goals. I felt if I shared them, readers can hold me to them. More importantly, join or support me in my endeavors. So here goes; Lose weight. Being an old woman, this proves more difficult than before, and it wasn’t easy in my younger days. This means a contending a lower … Continue reading September Adventures
Diet, exercise e-motivations

This is a Fitbit Flex wristband I’ve been trying out for the past few weeks. Wow. Its been quite enlightening on my activity. Fitbit Flex monitors your steps, and even your sleep if you remember to tap the band before you lie down. I don’t bother because I know it monitors movement, and I know … Continue reading Diet, exercise e-motivations
Thoughts on habits and change

I’ve been doing some reading on changing habits in order to make improvements in my life. Namely, I want to get back into working out regularly, and get some productive things done instead of wasting my time like I do. (Damn you, Pinterest!)I used to say my worst habit was biting my fingernails. I’d bite … Continue reading Thoughts on habits and change
Resolution goal: weight loss

I wanted to give a head’s up on my efforts on losing weight. Last year I lost about 15 lbs. I did that without starving, cutting out food groups, and although I could’ve lost more, I didn’t want the whole diet/exercise thing to make life horrible. The picture here is when I was 122 lbs, … Continue reading Resolution goal: weight loss
Fun with a new app- Striiv

I got a new Iphone app today called Striiv, which works as a pedometer. I was glad to see I didn’t need to buy any equipment, but simply turn it on and start walking. you can find many apps that do this same thing, but Striiv has something a bit different; it includes a number … Continue reading Fun with a new app- Striiv
Smoothies, Ziploc vacuum bag, and funny family quotes

The other blog post, I mentioned how much I loved morning smoothies for breakfast. I use frozen fruit- mostly strawberries and bananas, but sliced and frozen beforehand. A cup of almond milk (unsweetened) and a scoop of protein powder, and viola! A tasty thick shake for breakfast. Tastes like ice cream. Since making them, I … Continue reading Smoothies, Ziploc vacuum bag, and funny family quotes