Weigh In Wednesday – Week 4
Confession: I almost did weigh in today. Honestly, the scale still intimidates me. I’ve spent so much of my life relying on the scale. It effected my moods and how I thought about myself. Sometimes some small rejoicing steps were … Continued
Slow and Steady: 3 Weeks In
I think about the last couple of weeks at the progress I’ve made. I definitely think I’m implementing some healthy habits. Though I use the word “habits” loosely. I’ve thought about the word habits a lot lately. How does a … Continued
New Meal Plan
I have always been an all-or-nothing dieter. Either I’m all in, or I throw in the towel and binge. Any diet that would restrict me, was very quickly thrown out the window, no matter how much I thought I’d be … Continued
Weigh In Wednesday – Fresh Start
I’m not sure I want to put this out there, but, it’s time to record some starting measurements. The scale is hard, because it can make or break my day. It can completely derail me, or send my flying high. … Continued
Progress, Not Perfection
I find that as I try to lose weight, I want myself to be perfect. I feel like if I’m not doing everything perfectly, then I throw in the towel and go completely off the rails. This mentality has caused … Continued
Just Start
Do you know how many times I have started and stopped my fitness blog??? I have been trying to lose the same weight for now 13 years. I came up with this brilliant idea that a blog would hold me … Continued
Baby Moccasins
Let’s face it: this baby girl is spoiled! She’s not even 1 and I’ve made her a million things. In all fairness, I had three boys and this lady. It’s a nice change. My favorite are definitely dresses. However, today, … Continued
Catherine Wrap Dress
Oh my goodness isn’t she precious?!?! Can you believe this was almost a year ago? Time sure does fly. Now she’s walking and babbling and getting into everything. And… she’s almost 1. Which means, it’s almost time for 1 year … Continued
Joy Quilt Blocks: 21-30
We’re getting closer! I finally designed the layout and Because I need to make a queen quilt, I’m going to do 6 rows by 7, with a border around the edges. Each block is 12 1/2″ square and there’s sashing … Continued
Choose Joy Quilt: Blocks 11-20
I’m still working on my Choose Joy quilt that was designed by Shannon Gilman Orr over at evabmakery.com. I love this quilt and the fever sort of it. I love how it’s a sampler quilt with all these beautiful blocks. … Continued