Just Start Somewhere

Definitely feeling accomplished in the gym today. 2 miles in 48 minutes, I will take it. Slowly trying get back on track. Tomorrow the weigh in to see what my 3 and a half month flare has done to my weight, I already know what it has done to my body.

Hopefully next Friday with my Rheumatologist follow up we will have a name for the autoimmune disease I have and a plan to control it.

Set goals, stay true to them. Don’t let the judgment of others bring you down. 

Wine and Canvas - Take 2

 Tonight was a lot more difficult than the first time.  My arthritic hands gave up on my half way through the night so I could not do the outlining and then got frustrated and lost my place in the process.  It isn't perfect, but what is?

Tonight Rest Won the Battle

I'm constantly torn between I can't let this illness ruin my life and I have to listen to my body and rest. 

Tonight rest won the battle.

 

Canvas Paint and Sip

Went to my first painting class with my friend Ann.  We had and amazing night and my painting turned out pretty good for my first time.  Will definitely being doing this again.

Sawyer Brown at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Chelsea and I went to see Sawyer Brown tonight!  They were amazing!! I remember watching them on Star Search which is where they were discovered.  We had a great meal prior to the show and enjoyed making memories. 

Haunt the Wetlands at Clark County Wetlands Park

The Ice Queen left her igloo and went to visit her friends at Clark County Wetlands Park for a spooky, spectacular evening of fun. 

Age of Chivalry - Renaissance Festival

Perfect weather and I finally got a smoked turkey leg. Such an awesome day!!

Tales of the Scale

Last Weigh In Weight:  274.4

Today's Weigh In Weight: 273.2

Weight Loss: ↓ 1.2

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 41.8

Tales of the Scale

Last Weigh In Weight:  273.4

Today's Weigh In Weight: 274.4

Weight Gain: ↑ 1.0

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 40.6

Beautiful

I am still working on myself and still pushing through the pain in this journey. 

I am so proud of how far I have come.

Being comfortable in your body is beautiful!

Tales of the Scale

Last Weigh In Weight:  275.0

Today's Weigh In Weight: 273.4

Weight Loss: ↓ 1.6

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 41.6

Tales of the Scale

Last Weigh In Weight:  276.6

Today's Weigh In Weight: 275.0

Weight Loss: ↓ 1.6

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 40.0

The Re-start of a Old Journey

Last Weigh In Weight:  282.4

Today's Weigh In Weight: 276.6

Weight Loss: ↓ 5.8

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 38.4

I choose me.

My health is important to me.

My physical body is the only one in this life I have.

My physical ability will help to strengthen my mental ability.

I am strong.

I will prove it.

Tales of the Scale

Last Weigh In Weight: 272.0

Today's Weigh In Weight:  282.4

Weight Gain: ↑ 10.4

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 32.6

I knew I had gained weight but I was not expecting a 23 pound weight gain. I knew my clothes were starting to feel a little tighter but 23 pounds? I can list all the excuses that are running through my head.

• I am working long stressful hours at work.
• It is summer and to hot to get out and walk.
• I don't have time to go to the gym.
• I am fighting symptoms of menopause.
• I am having lots of pain in my body.

But these are not just excuses though they are my truth along with a complete loss of motivation. 

Living my best life!

I have lived in this body for 56 years. I have struggled to love it, to nourish it, to accept it for the majority of that time. 

I missed events, vacations, concerts, parties, photos, wearing clothing I liked, all because I felt I didn’t deserve to experience them in my body. I’ve learned along the way that happiness doesn’t magically appear one day when you’re thinner. 

Stop waiting to reach your weight loss goals before you start living your best life. Do that shit NOW!

 

Trace Adkins - Somewhere In America Tour

♪♫•*¨*•.¸ And you're one hot mama¨*•♫♪ ♪♫•*You turn me on, let's turn it up,¨*•♫♪ ♪♫•*And turn this room into a sauna.¨*•♫♪ ♪♫•* One hot mama, Oh, whaddya say, baby? You wanna? •*¨*•.¸¸ ♫♪ 

Vacation, had to get away.

First trip to Vancouver. I don’t think it will be my last! ❤️

Independence Day

Tales of the Scales

Today's Weigh In Weight:  272.0

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 43.0 

About Last Night

Magic Mike Live.  Girl's Night Out!

No, Honey.

You're thinner than me not prettier.

Happy 56th Birthday

 

Summer Vibes

Is Fat really the worst thing a human can be? Is fat worse than being vindictive, jealous, shallow, vain, boring, evil or cruel? NOT TO ME! I'd rather be FAT! Wear the damn bikini! Wear what you want! The size of your waist does not define the size of your worth! I for one am comfortable in my own skin. If that makes you uncomfortable that is your problem.

First Creek Canyon Trail

Where ever you are on your journey, is exactly where you are meant to be.

This Face

This is the face of a woman who has fought battles that were never meant for her to fight.  She conquered them all no matter how much blood and tears were shed.  This is the smile of a woman who has found her peace. Finding new strength in knowing that so many amazing things are coming.  This is the glow of a woman who knows she is beyond blessed to be alive and grateful for everyone and everything she has at this very moment.