Today is January 4th and I’m wondering how your goals for 2014 are going so far? We need to have both long and short term goals; things we want want to accomplish in the “here and now” and things to accomplish over time. You can’t go somewhere if you don’t know where you are going, […]
”What is the ‘hood? Why do you like the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans? Why should I join? What does it cost? Why do you love it so much?” These are just a few of the questions I have received from a few of my friends recently. Today, I’m going to attempt to provide […]
**Adapted from a previous Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans post from 2009 that Christy wrote. You can see the original post here! And now, a good old fashioned Sisterhood poem for y’all! Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the ‘hood All our members were scrambling, for recipes which were good. Along the chimney […]
Today is our final weigh in for the Whittle Away for Water challenge that we have been doing for the past month, through DietBet. I hope that your month has been successful and encouraging. So go into your bathroom and weigh yourself carefully! If you are participating in the DietBet make sure you follow the directions […]
As I type this post I am cozy and warm in my apartment as the weather outside turns into a Winter Wonderland. Wednesday morning I went for a 3 mile walk in short sleeves and capris. Later, we were at the park playing, having a craft sale and most of the kids were wearing shorts […]
Are you like me and asking yourself how it could be December already? I know my mom used to tell me the months and years go by faster as you get older and I never really understood what she meant by that, but now I totally understand!! This year has flown by with such […]
I realize that most of us are out shopping today for all those Black Friday deals, I know I broke my own cardinal rule and actually went shopping on Thanksgiving night! Please don’t hate me!! It was fun and I got a few good deals with a friend! but we still need to take a […]
Most of y’all know that I am a Susan G. Komen 3-Day walker. Some of y’all know that I just finished walking my third Komen 3-Day 60 mile yes, 60 miles is a LOT of miles walk in beautiful San Diego, California. Today I wanted to talk a bit about my adventures this past weekend […]
November is a time to reflect on giving thanks and counting our blessings. I realize most of us will do this “formally” on Thanksgiving in just a couple of weeks, but I want to take a few minutes and do it now, too! First and for most, I am thankful to God for […]
Hello friends, My name is Ann and I have a soda problem. I am a coke addict. Not the kind you shoot up your nose. The kind you pour over ice and buy from the local grocery store, or gas station, or Sonic ohSonicwhatdoyoudotoyourdrinkstomakemewantmore? or fast food place where ever you go!! I admit […]
Hump Day Video It’s Hump Day!! Yes, it is!! I love this video and it makes me laugh every time I see it!! I figure most of us could use a laugh… That means it’s time to shed the jammies and step on the scale! Wednesday is our most favorite day, because it’s Weigh In […]
In May, MelissaS wrote this post about Celiac and Gluten Intolerance. I read it and kind of put it in the back of my mind. I had not really thought much or maybe I had and I was in complete denialSHUTUP,K?about it since reading it, until this past week. I find this chart interesting […]
”You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” I love this….It builds confidence & strength. Think about it for a minute. You really are more than you believe you are!! Sometimes we just need a little […]
It’s Thursday and time for three bullet points. It’s late, I’m tired, and suffering from a migraine that isn’t going away, so that’s what you get!! **In FIVE weeks I will get on a plane and travel from Dallas to San Diego and be away from my entire family for more than 2 days […]
Breast Cancer Awareness October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and most of you will be seeing PINK every where you go, from the local grocery store selling Breast Cancer Awareness cloth grocery bags, to Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts and hats to little trinkets just to bring awareness to the forefront. You will also find walks […]