Poor Oakley

The winter weather sure has Oakley in a bit of a bind. The poor little guy can't find a place to go to the bathroom... The snow is too high. He has trouble getting off the back deck, the snow is piled too high on the front lawn and he doesn't like to go on the driveway or side walk!! What is this puppy to do???

Hope you are all having a nice winter.

Where do we put it??

Can you believe all the snow? 45 cm in 7 days... Winter has arrived.

25% closer to my goal

Yup.... it's true... I've lost 25% of my goal so I'm getting closer. It's my wish to loose 20 lbs before I go on vacation AND not gain it back while away. I know it's wishful thinking but I'm already planning on ways to keep up the exercising (hotels have gyms right!!)...

I'm happy with the progress so far and it's paying off. What's the secret you ask? Well.... lots of water and every day you have to fit in cardio. I'm trying to do weights 3 times per week. Some weeks I'm pretty sore...

The biggest change is the evening snacking. It has to stop. Amy (our trainer) advised us that you shouldn't have anything to eat 1.5 hours before you go to bed. So that means your last snack is at 9:30. No chips and a glass of wine at 10:30!! Pickles sure are tasting good as a night time snack when we get home from the gym. Poor Ralph, as I loose, I think he is loosing as well. The other day, he put his foot down... I'm not only eating a salad for dinner... I have to start making some more wholesome meals for him... He has been very supportive for which I am very thankful.

Let it Snow!!

Did you shovel today? How many times??? 1, 2, 3, 4...will the snow ever stop.... Sigh.... I guess it was bound to happen someday soon, we just wish it would wait for a while.

We were suppose to go skiing today, but that isn't happening. Tonight we'll settle back with a nice glass of diluted wine (my diet remember) and enjoy a movie...

Have a great weekend...

10 lbs and loosing

Well, I'm happy to report that I've lost another 3 lbs... What's my secret you say??? Lots and lots of water, plus you need to get your metabolism going with at least 20 minutes of exercise that forces you to break out in a sweat!! It's tiring, but it's working... I hope to loose another 10 next month... wish me luck!!!

7 lbs lighter

Not that you can tell.... I'm happy to report that I am 7 lbs lighter. Tonight is my first night with my Personal trainer. I'm really looking forward to that!!

Congratulations Anne!!

You did it!! It's a big step and it can be frightening, but way to go!! Anne has decided to retire!! We're so happy for you! Before you know it, you will be finished work! Time to buy some gardening books and a new pair of sunglasses because you are going to probably spend a great deal of time relaxing outside and enjoying the sunshine.