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Need Motivation and Encouragement

Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by Mary in Weight Loss Motivation, Weight Loss Progress

As you’ve probably noticed, I haven’t been updating my weight loss progress (or rather lack of progress) lately. That is because, as you’ve probably guessed, I haven’t been working at it much. A little bit yes, but not like I should. I’ve been conscious of what I eat, and usually make pretty good choices. However, [...]

A Blog Award!!!

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Mary in Weight Loss Motivation

In case you didn’t notice, I’ve been away from my blog for a while. Well, I’ve been here, checking stats and comments occasionally, but you’d never know that. I stopped by last night to check my stats, update my plugins, etc., and noticed I won a BLOG AWARD! Yay me! I love blog awards. It [...]

50 pounds in 4 months Challenge Update

Posted on 09. Aug, 2010 by Mary in Jillian Michaels, Weight Loss Goals, Weight Loss Motivation

I didn’t start the challenge off like I wanted too. I had more company after my sister was here for over a month and of course we had to eat out and stuff. But last night I decided to get my butt in gear so we had grilled chicken salad for dinner and then popcorn [...]

50 pounds in 4 Months Challenge

Posted on 03. Aug, 2010 by Mary in Weight Loss Motivation

One of my best friends is getting married November 27. Last night while we were chatting on Facebook, we were talking about how we had gotten off track with our weight loss efforts over the past few months. After going back and forth with some ideas, one including starting a new blog, a very smart [...]

Starting Over Official Weigh In: Week One

Posted on 01. Aug, 2010 by Mary in Weight Loss Motivation, Weight Loss Progress

Yesterday I posted about how I was going to start over with the whole weight loss thing, so this morning I got on the scale to do just that. Have I mentioned I hate the scale??? Oh I do!!! But, if I’m going to be consistent and stick with this weight loss thing, I have [...]

Starting Over

Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by Mary in Weight Loss Motivation, Weight Loss Progress

For those of you who follow regularly, you know I haven’t posted here in a while. Heck, I haven’t posted anywhere in a while other than on the blogs I do content management for in my online business. I’ve been super busy, having fun spending time with my sister who has been on an extended [...]

Weight, Summer, Getting Back on Track

Posted on 11. Jul, 2010 by Mary in Weight Loss Motivation

Since my last post, I must confess I have not done very well at getting back on track! As a matter of fact, I’ve done horrible at it! Ugh. So frustrating. My sister, who is from New Mexico, is here visiting me and she is an amazing cook, especially when it comes to Southwestern food. [...]

Starting Weigh In for Plus Size Bloggers Summer15 Contest

Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by Mary in Weight Loss Motivation, Weight Loss Progress

Well, here we go! The beginning of the Summer15 Contest hosted by Plus Size Bloggers! In order to qualify for the drawings at the end of the contest, you must post your starting weight today, your ending weight on September 7 and post a Weigh In post every week. You are allowed to miss 2 [...]

No Weigh In Until June 15, Plus Size Bloggers New Challenge

Posted on 11. Jun, 2010 by Mary in Low Carb Dieting, Low Sugar Dieting, Low Thyroid, Weight Loss Motivation, Weight Loss Progress

My normal weigh in is Wednesdays, then I thought I’d switch it to Friday’s for various reasons. Well, now Plus Size Bloggers is having a new challenge, starting June 15. The challenge is to lose 15 pounds over the summer, beginning June Tuesday, June 15 and ending Monday September 6. Since the challenge begins on [...]

What’s Your Excuse? Common Excuses That Keep You From Losing Weight

Posted on 21. May, 2010 by Mary in Healthy Eating, Weight Loss Motivation

Today’s post is a guest post from Lisa Thompson who writes for Plus Size Survival. ________________________________________________________ I can’t afford to eat healthy.  I don’t have time to go to the gym. My family needs me. I need to get my sleep.  I can’t afford a gym and even if I could, I’m too big and [...]