http://craftymama.buddyslim.com Diet, weight loss, fitness blog from BuddysSlim.com Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:45:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So this week was my birthday,and I overindulged a little(and when I say a little, I mean a lot.)  There have been lunches and dinners out this week,with co-workers,friends,and family.  But the funny thing is, before I started all of this, I used to eat like this all the time!  ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/10/11/birthday-indulging/ I was thinking about it today,and I am realizing that this is actually the most weight that I have ever lost!  So many women my age have yo-yo'ed in weight,and I never really have,I have been this weight for the last 16 years,pretty much.  Maybe that's what is making me ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/09/25/old-patterns/ "Will this matter to me a year from now?"that has been a mantra that I use in everyday life sometimes.  I think it's just something to put things in perspective and "not sweat the small stuff".  But I've been thinking about something that one of my good buddies on here ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/09/12/what-size-will-you-be-a-year-from-now/ I found a pair of roller skates at a thrift store the other day.  When I was young, I used to love roller skating,and was pretty good, so I thought it would be fun.  They look brand new, they are white and pink, so they are kinda girly,so it really brings ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/08/20/rollergirl/ So, yesterday, my family,myself,my husband,my 7 yr. old,and my 15 yr.old, went to the lake with my son's girlfriends family,well, actually it was just his girlfriend and her dad.(so,6 people total on the boat). Well, dad is a very thin man,probably 140 lbs. soaking wet.  We were having a great time on this beautiful ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/08/17/skinny-little-manbig-jet-boat-and-me/ I've got the kelly clarksen song stuck in my head now!  For the last month almost,my husband and my younger son,have been going on walks with me almost every evening.  At least,3 times a week.  The other walks have been with a friend,and then there have been a handful of days ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/08/15/miss-independent/ I want to thank everyone for the kind words and encouragement they gave during my recent rant.  I'm trying to get past it, although I'm sure it'll come up again.  But hopefully next time I'll have the wisdom and confidence to know that it'll get better.  I've decided that I'm ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/08/11/im-workin-my-way-thru-the-rut/ I try to be so positive most of the time, but I've just got to vent a little.   I worked really hard this week,and just maintained.   I think that it is because it is that time of the month(I think).  Like I had mentioned before, I'm not even sure if ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/08/09/frustration-in-weightloss-world/ I know the title sounds a little crazy, but more on that later... first,I am really getting a little obsessive about weighing myself.  The last day or two has shown a 2 lb. gain, but I know that I am doing better than ever.  I have a feeling that it ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/08/07/i-think-i-will-go-and-walk-the-iditarod/ Today, my son and I walked to the farmer's market. It was a beautiful day, I was feeling great, we got some good fresh fruits and veggies, we sat on the grass and watched a juggler, all was good in my world.   Then my son says it.  "Can we go ... http://craftymama.buddyslim.com/2008/08/02/the-ice-cream-didnt-win/