Project: Christmas shirt for Faye

 

Project: Pinecone Ball (would like to try and make)

 

Project: Christmas Sign

 

Project: Sock Snow Buddies

 

Project: Infant gnome outfit for a friend's grandbaby

Sublimination transfer over glitter HTV

 

Project: Amplify Planner Cover

I was unable to find a cover for my Amplify Planner, so decided to create one myself. 

Items Used:

• 2 pieces of 12x12 chipboard
• CraftTex for the cover
• 6 pieces of black 12x12 cardstock
• 3 pieces of designed and/or solid cardstock
• 1 piece of white 12 x 12 cardstock

Welcome October

 

Pinecone Wreath

 

 

 

Craft: Book Lover Pillow

 

Restarting WW

I began WW in January of 2008 at 220 lbs, with a goal of 155. Which would put me at a BMI of 25%. Just sitting on the fence of being healthy vs over wieght, but my Doc thought that was a good goal to start with.

October 2008:  I continued with the program until I reach 180 pounds, and then I just fizzled out. No interest, no energy. Working a lot of hours, and trying to take care of everyone but myself. I looked better but was still overweight and not really happy with how I looked, but didn't really care enough to continue to make the changes needed.

April 9, 2009: I got on the scale at the Doc's office, I was at 180.5 pounds, in 7 months, I had only gained 0.5 pounds. But I looked like I weighed alot more. I also felt older and dragged out. So I made a promise to myself, to dedicate at least an hour a day to myself. Though I have to work hard at learning to say "no", I am a much happier person.

May of 2010:  I met and surpassed my goal, reaching 145 pounds.   It felt good, getting on the plane to Germany to see Stephan, knowing the success i had achieved.

September 5, 2020:  

I have gained back 85 pounds since I made my goal weight of 155, almost 10 years ago.  

I didn't realize it, just kinda snuck up on me until I saw pictures of me sitting on the couch.

As I looked at the photo, I realized how much I had gained and it kinda smacked me in the face. 

Lots of things I want to do in the next year and i would love to be at least 50 plus pounds lighter. 

One of which is going to the beach next year. 

The Battle of the Bulge begins again. 

Weight Watchers has been the most successful program for me.  

Mostly because I can still eat what I want but just have to have it in the appropriate portion size. 

And I think that is the biggest issue for me.  portion control.  

I want what I want, when I want it.

I also enjoy fresh fruits and veggies.  

Just need to put that at the front of the fridge and not the back.   

Go back to not keeping sweets readily available.  

The first 3 weeks is usually the hardest for me.   

So we shall see where it leads.