It started with a prompt on Facebook. A group called "Get into your jeans regardless of your genes". Led by a friend and joined by other friends, I checked in every day and followed the "rules".
Drink lots of water. Eat lots of protein. Eat less sugar/carbs. Eat every three hours. Move. Do different exercises. Measure. Weigh. Support each other. Succeed!
August 1st was the first day. I had a goal of 15 pounds to lose (the weight I gained while back in college).
Kay joined me. We modified our eating habits (never once calling it a diet...I hate that word.) We walked at least three miles a day, five or more days a week. At least three days a week, I lifted weights and walked an additional three miles on my own.
As of today, we have both lost weight and inches. We are energetic and happy. We are having fun, feeling great and looking better than we have in years. I have three pounds left to lose to meet my goal, and I hope to even beat that goal in time for our family vacation in October.
From now on, the summer of 2012 will be remembered as the summer of weight loss, Kay-and-Heather-style!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Hurry up, Autumn!
Officially, the calendar still says "summer".
The weather outside screams "hot and humid".
The flowers in my pots are tired and spent, ready to trade places with mums from my favorite local nursery (I prefer the rust and maroon...what about you?).
I had the house to myself yesterday. I couldn't wait one more day...I headed downstairs, braved the spiders in the storage room, and got out the containers brimming full of fall decor.
I scattered pumpkins and leaves and spiced candles all around, from the entryway to the kitchen, the living room to the guest bath. I got out my favorite fragrances from Bath and Body Works:
As long as I don't step foot outside into the sweltering heat, I can convince myself that fall is here!
When do you decorate for fall? Is it still hot where you live? And have you ever tried pumpkin chili?
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