Tis the season for eating.. And I'm really trying to be good in my eating this holiday season.  I skipped all the pies and goodies, but I think I replaced it with lots of wine.. :) See what hosting Thanksgiving for the inlaws, friends and my own family does to me???

All in all I gained one pound.  I'm proud of that and I know this week I will lose it with my workout and badminton.

What are you thankful for in your life?

My family especially my two kids and my husband.  Without them, sometimes I don't know what I would do with all the free time I have.. lol :) All kidding aside, they are amazing part of my life. I'm thankful for being healthy and active this last year.  I'm also thankful for my amazing friends.  I have moved across country twice now and it seems that the "good" ones never lose contact with me.  And lastly would have to be Andrea.. Without her, I would be lost.  She is amazing and I love her!!!

Monday Post

What kind of activities have you done with a pedometer on?

I don't use a pedometer.. Is this wrong?  I have never owned one but now I'm starting to think that I should after reading the monday post.  I have to wonder how many steps I do during the day.. :) Off to research Omron pedometers.. 


Things have been pretty good in the Maine.  The weather has been great and I'm getting out to the gym daily.  Between badminton and working out in the gym I have been very happy!  I have a workout partner which is making it even better.  He and I weigh in at the gym every Wednesday on a "dr" scale.. Thinking of joining Zumba too.. It's free for members of the YMCA.  

Breaking Dawn movie on Friday!!  Saving lots of my calories for the popcorn!!  :)



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It's been a while...

And I really don't have a good excuse for not being around, expect being busy and not giving myself enough me time.. But I need to change that..

Since my last post I have had my parents visit Maine for the first time since we moved here in July.  I spent a week showing them around and eating some great Maine food.  There was Halloween and it was such a success here.. Kids got some yummy candy, but I have past on much of it.  Currently my friend Andrea is visiting from the state of Washington with her kids.  We are having a great time around town and spending quality time together just chatting.  Last night we had maine lobsters!  This was her first time eating it and I think it was a hit! :)

Working out is still happening.  I have decided not to do this 2weekchallenge that's going on right now.  But that's not stopping me from being active.  I still do badminton at the YMCA M-W-F along with the other days I do some type of weights or jogging there also.  I got a workout partner who is a stay at home dad, so we are motivating each other you can say.. My last weigh in was 160.6 and today it's 156.6 so that's a 4 lb loss and below my goal of 160!!  My next goal is 150... :)

 

How has Type II diabetes affected your life?

Personally in my household it doesn't effect me however I do know someone that I used to work with who had it, but she controlled it with diet and medication but no insulin shots.  My mother also has it and controls it the same way.  I know with my mother diagnoses it worries me that I could get it, so I do make sure to get checked when I'm at the doctors.  

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