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Anna Peters of Chardon is joining Lighten Up for the second time, after taking part in 2013. She said is looking forward to learning more about healthy eating and getting active.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Blog 14. Shocked

I was shocked at the weigh in - my scale has not budged but the big red scale went down-phew I have been working out everyday. My goal this week is to improve my food choices -something better everyday . I have the workout part of this lighten up thing down - eating is still a challenge - it is not like I east bread or drink pop - I think it is my mindless nibble and my glass of wine - I am seeing my body change - it is rewarding - I have a stronger desire to improve. I have a huge birthday and a much needed vacation in the near future - I want have room in my cruise attire.

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Blog 13

Quick blog today - shopping in my own closet - finding clothes in my own closet- yippie - clothes that I bought thinking , hoping would fit but did not but now they do !!!

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Blog 12. Bootcamp

This week my youngest son and I started bootcamp. There is one word that can describe this experience, ouch! Well, that is not entirely true, so,far it is energizing , fun ,humbling and exhausting all in one. Paul the instructor is fun and gives guidance. He is telling us about food and giving us lists to choose from. Aaron is not thrilled by lack of carbs, he is losing weight but is not so much fun, but he is losing and we are spending lots of time together.
The weigh in in two weeks. It has gone by so fast. I hope the weather breaks and I can get some fellow lightenup people to join me on some walks.

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

blog 11 This week

Well what a week this has been.
I have had a lot of challenges. John was home and it was birthday dinners, date nights(not that I am complaining) and late night meetings. I had to make choices, some that did not thrill me.  I wanted to have a sushi picnic on the bed Wednesday night- but it was after 9pm so I had a sushi bite and made a pouted face and moved on. Also came the night of Cheesecake Factory- I printed out the nutrition facts and picked my dinner before we went- and I did not change my mind-even though that burger looked really really good.  
It must be working the scale is moving in the right direction. I feel good.
The right choices are still not easy . I hope that someday the "right " decisions are automatic - I still slip up - I still sneak a Cheeto or an extra glass of wine but I am overall making wise choices.  

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Lazy Sunday

Well I wish I could say that it is a lazy
Sunday, but it is not . I am
Going to the YMCA as soon as I am
Done blogging. the weather as usual is not making going out very easy, it would be so nice to sit in front of the tv and watch lifetime movies. I had some days this week Yoga on Friday made me feel great I found some
New strength and I accomplished some poses that I have not done before. So in all I think I am doing ok , the scale is slow moving this week but my strength is increasing

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