When I have time....

14 down!

2011-12-02T22:45:00.001-05:00

I'm proud to say I'm 14 pounds down since the beginning of school! Yeah!!

I hope to keep on moving, had a little bit of a sour patch for 4 weeks. I had a walking cast put on, but now it is off! Trying to get back the use of my ankle and then I'll be ready to go!

Costume time!

2011-10-24T18:11:00.004-04:00

Hmmm..... I wonder what this is going to be? Stayed tuned!

Another year down!

2011-08-19T17:27:00.002-04:00

Well it is August and it is my last Friday of Summer Vacation. It's back to the classroom next week!

I'll be teaching in k4 again this year, thank goodness. There were a lot of job cuts in our district due to state budget cuts.

I'm looking forward to a great year. :-)

School is soon here!

2010-08-26T23:45:00.004-04:00

Well, tomorrow is my last Friday before the start of school.

Am I ready? I hope :-)

Will I like teaching a new grade level? I hope :-)

Will I go crazy by June? Probably :-)

I am turning over a new leaf. I'm going to look for the good and work on focusing on myself (health wise). I did this in the past, and it is the only way to get through the hard times. I need to be there for my kids and that means taking care of myself.

Holy Crap!

2010-05-21T23:30:00.002-04:00

It has been over a year since I posted anything on my blog. :-(

Since the last time I blogged a lot has happened and we have been in our house a year! WOW!!!! I also have gained like 20 pounds :-(

I so am on the search of motivation to get back on my diet and watch what I eat and start exercising. I think a lot of it has to do with my job. I found out last week that my position has been eliminated and after the awful day I had today, I think God did this to help me. I would love to get out of my district, but have had no luck in getting interviews. Please work out for me - let another door open.

How I feel!

2009-04-02T22:46:00.003-04:00

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH

and I don't know why. I just don't feel my good old self for some odd reason. I don't feel like doing anything and I just want to be alone and not around people - they have been bothering me so bad. I almost sound as if I'm depressed - I'm not, just BLAH! Do they have meds for BLAH?

Let's try this again

2009-02-23T22:24:00.004-05:00

Alright - I'm trying this being motivated thing again. It's so hard!

Here is the food that went into my tummy today (23 points allowed)

3 points oatmeal
2 points coffee (I have one more day of the wonderful stuff - then it's bye-bye until Easter)
4 points chicken burger
0 points lettuce
2 points dressing
1 point banana
1 point popcorn
4 points turkey meatballs
0 points green beans
1 point bread
2 points fruit salad
3 points pretzels

Well I had no energy to work out today. I thought since I'm trying to get back on track here I can take it easy for a bit. Tomorrow I hope I have the same will power. There was even yummy candy in the staff lunch room today, but I didn't touch it. I looked at it longingly and almost gave in. I placed the lid on the container about 4 times. Ahhhhh..... Why does this have to be so hard?

Happy Birthday Delton!

2009-02-21T22:14:00.003-05:00

We are less than 2 hours away to having a 4 year old in our house. He wanted a space theme this year.

Here is his cake.

A dose of Motivation?

2009-02-20T22:41:00.005-05:00

Does anyone have a dose of motivation they are willing to sell? I was going so strong and I just want to give up now. I know - "you are doing well, blah, blah, blah". But, I lost my spark and need to find it. It seems like this every winter.

I guess a lot of it is I'm frustrated beyond belief. If you don't want to hear about women problems stop right there and close the window.

I watch what I eat and exercise and I just don't lose a thing. I'm thinking it might be an issue caused by my birth control (IUD). My doctor asked how I liked the form of birth control I was using and I said that I loved it. She said that she was thinking of doing it, but didn't want to because of the side effect of not being able to lose weight or you gain weight. Well that might be the deal then for me. Since I got it last April, I have been stuck and stuck some more. Should I stop the use of it? But it's so easy and I don't even need to think about it. The thing is, I'm not sure we are done having kids, so I don't want to take extreme actions.

Any thoughts?

Creative time

2009-02-15T21:39:00.003-05:00

I haven't blogged much these past two months and when I did it was about what I ate (which I need to start doing again).

I actually made Delton's birthday invitations. Take a look. This years theme is space!

Facebook

2009-02-07T23:36:00.002-05:00

I have been consumed by facebook. I haven't posted anything here for ions. This facebook thing needs to stop. Like I need one more thing to do on the computer.

Monday's Points

2009-01-26T22:01:00.002-05:00

I have been recording my points, but not posting them.

Monday

2 points coffee
1 point canadian bacon
1 point english muffin
5 points beef merlot Healthy Choice meal
1 point clementine
2 points yogurt
4 points chili (with chocolate in - Weight Watchers recipe!)
1 point bread
1 point broccoli slaw
1 point popcorn
3 points cheese puffs
1 point mango

I also exercised tonight!

Pancakes - Yummy

2009-01-25T12:57:00.002-05:00

I'm a girl who loves to eat pancakes and I have cut back to having none! Why should I eat a pancake with the diameter of 2 inches for 3 points then slather syrup on for another 2 points?

Well I saw an advertisement for Fiber One Pancakes, so I bought them to give it a try. For a 1/2 cup of mix it equals only 3 points and the pancake is huge. I then bought sugar free syrup and it's only 1 point for 1/4 cup. I made them this morning, but of course burnt one, trying to get the kids ready for church and make my breakfast at the same time - not a good thing. I finally made a good one and they tasted pretty good! The batter tasted gross - I like to eat batter, but not this one!

Why don't you try it!

My journal

2009-01-20T21:01:00.002-05:00

Monday:

2 points coffee
3 points fiber one poptart
1 point pretzel
1 point fruit strip
3 points soup
1 point bread
3 points chicken
0 points lettuce
2 points dressing
2 points coffee
2 points fiber 1 bar
1 point clementine
2 points jelly bread

Tuesday: Another day. I'm having a hard time lately. I need to refocus my thinking.

2 points coffee
3 points oatmeal
1 point roll
1 point lunch meat
1 point banana
1 point clementine
4 points turkey
1 point refined beans
0 points lettuce
0 points salsa
2 points cheese
1 point popcorn
2 points wrap
3 points ice cream sandwich
1 point turkey jerky

Another Week

2009-01-18T20:45:00.002-05:00

Well we went to the farm show on Friday! Which means yummy yummy yummy food. So, I cheated - oh well. Yesterday I went scrapbooking and had tons of yummy food again. I hoped back on the wagon this morning and starting all over!

I finally did - joined facebook. I think Tim wishes he never gave me the idea. He has been after me for months, maybe over a year to join and I was not interested. So, I did it today. Do you want to be my friend?

I'm still here

2009-01-14T18:49:00.002-05:00

Life has been very busy here in our household. Thanks Am for checking in on me!!

Monday's points

2 points coffee
1 point english muffin
1 point canadian bacon
1 point apple
0 points lettuce
1 point dressing
4 points chicken salad
1 point dum dum lollipop
1 point roll
3 points turkey
2 points rice
1 point peas
2 points fiver one bars
1 point broccoli slaw
2 points graham crackers
1 point popcorn

I also exercised!!

Tuesdays points

3 points oatmeal
2 points coffee
2 points soup
1 point pineapple
1 point clementine
1 point fruit strip
2 points fiber one bar
3 points ham and green beans
3 points bread and jelly
2 points yogurt
2 points jello

No exercising tonight. I have a report due on Thursday for my job so I have been working on that.

Where is the Snow??

2009-01-10T19:43:00.003-05:00

Well it didn't happen. they said we were suppose to get 1-6 inches of snow. We have a millimeter of snow, some sleet and nothing else. :-(

I had a scrapbook party. I only had one person show. That stinks doesn't it? I'm glad at least one person came because I felt really bad for the woman. Creative memories now has a computer program that you can make your pages up on your computer and just print them out and place them in your scrap book. I'm so into getting this!!! Just think how much time it will save to do some of my pages with this program. They print 12x12 pages. How cool is that and they look like they have been scraped!

Today was a rough day for eating. I have the munches. I'm off to exercise, if I can get my legs moving. I'll fill in my food points later.

Make it stop hurting!

2009-01-10T11:41:00.001-05:00

Let me tell you how bad my legs hurt!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't exercise last night because I can't move my legs!!! I practically cry when I have to go down steps. Beth has killed me. I have to at least workout tonight to keep up with everything,

We are suppose to get snow today. Haven't seen any. We bought the kids snow boots, but I refuse to take the tags off. If we don't get snow I am returning them. Also, why are kids boots so expensive? They were them like 2 or 3 times and that is it. I just don't get it.

Fat Ticker Friday

2009-01-09T17:37:00.002-05:00

I lost 5 pounds!!!!! Yeah.

Boy am I sore though from last night.

Point break down for the day.

1 point roll
2 points veggie pattie
1 point banana
2 points coffee
0 points lettuce
0 points pickle
2 points roll
3 points beef and sauce (estimation)
1 point popcorn
3 points spaghetti
2 points sauce
2 points soup!!!!!
3 points 150 calorie Betty Crocker Warm Delight Dessert

Death by Beth

2009-01-08T20:10:00.004-05:00

Well I went to a workout titled: "Death by Beth" tonight. Once of the teachers in our district has it Tuesday and Thursday nights. So, I thought I would give it a try. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but it was rough. My other friend said, just do what you can. I'm thinking she thought I was really out of shape. But, I kept up with them. The only problem I had doing was jumping jacks (my bladder doesn't do so well since I had kids - it's very weak. I think I need a diaper next time - not a big one, maybe newborn size) and a plank.

I went to my conference today. They had sandwiches, salad, macaroni salad, chips and cookies. I had a sandwich (with only half the roll) and salad. I left the cookies and chips alone. Yeah for me! I'll finish my post later about my points for today.

Tomorrow is weigh in day!

My Points for the day:

2 points coffee
1 point english muffin
2 points veggie pattie
1 point banana
0 points lettuce
3 points turkey lunch meat
2 points 1/2 roll
3 points dressing
4 points sausage
0 points carrots
2 points spag. squash and sauce
2 points fruit salad

Day 6

2009-01-07T23:10:00.003-05:00

I exercised once again today!! I think I might go try a class that a friend of mine offers after school tomorrow. It's called Death by Beath! Sounds scary doesn't it.

My points for today:

1 point English Muffin
2 points Veggie sausage pattie
0 points lettuce
2 points dressing
2 points chicken noodle soup
2 points low fat lunch meat
2 points fruit salad
2 points coffee
3 points 3 ounces of chicken
2 points rice
1 point peas
3 points Weight Watchers frozen desserts
1 point fruit strip
? points a handful or two of pretzels with peanut butter filling (shame on me - but they were good!)

I head to a conference tomorrow and the lunch is provided. I hope it's a good healthy choice and I get lunch on Friday at another training!

1 more day before I weigh in!

Day 5

2009-01-06T21:15:00.002-05:00

I'm sitting here watching the Biggest Loser, my favorite show. I watch this and it helps me realize, that I am doing a good job watching my weight and trying to keep it off. I have had 40 plus pounds off for over a year now. It's those last 20 pounds that are the hardest. If I wasn't doing a good job, I would be over 200 pounds.

Here is my break down of points for the day (can you guess what I had - SOUP!)

3 points Fiber 1 muffin (It didn't really fill me - I was hungry by 10:30)
5 points Tomato Bisque Soup
1 point fruit salad
4 points I had two coffees today
0 points Spaghetti Squash
2 points Spaghetti Sauce
o points Mushrooms
3 points Bunny Milk
1 point Olive oil
2 points 2 % cheese
0 points Lettuce
2 points Dressing

I'm not working out tonight, since I watched the Biggest Loser. I wish I had a TV with cable in front of my eliptical (spelling - no clue) machine.

Day 4

2009-01-05T21:22:00.003-05:00

Today was my first day back at work and it wasn't to bad. I did pretty well.

Here is my point break down for today

3 points Oatmeal with brown sugar and vanilla
2 points Coffee with cream
5 points Cheeseburger soup (WW recipe)
0 points lettuce
2 points dressing
5 points Ham loaf (some Pennsylvania Dutch thingy)
2 points Fruit Salad
1 point 3 ounces of potato
0 points green beans (lots of them)
3 points Bunny milk (my husbands name for strawberry milk)

Once again I exercised tonight. Now I'm off to read, Twlight. Since everyone keeps talking about it - I had to read it.

Tomorrow is Day 5 already. I have my menu already planned out and ready to go. Guess what I am going to have again? SOUP!!!!!!! Do you have a favorite low fat soup recipe that you would like to share?

Day 3

2009-01-04T20:18:00.002-05:00

Well I have made it to day 3. I know the most challenging days are to come. I'm very proud of myself and didn't have 1 cookie!!! I sat in front of them and touched one about 4 times. I picked it up, sat it down, picked it up, sat it down, etc... But, I didn't cave in. I had an extra cup of coffee instead.

Writing down everything that I eat is a great big help. Here is my point break down for today.

1 point English Muffin
2 points Vegetarian Sausage pattie
1 point roll
3 points turkey lunchmeat
2 points chicken noodle soup
4 points 2 cups of coffee with cream
2 points baked beans
1 point roll
2 points cheese
1 point Broccoli Slaw

I had all my water once again and brace yourself: Worked out!!

Tomorrow I'm back at work and they are starting the biggest looser contest. I'm joining that!! Anything for some motivation!

Day 2

2009-01-03T22:57:00.002-05:00

I did great until - I was making cookies tonight. I just looooooovvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeee cookie batter. My son is receiving his first communion tomorrow and I asked him what he wanted for dessert and he said, "Sugar cookies with icing and sprinkles". AHHH! What is he thinking.

I even went out 2 times today.

I went out to lunch with my great friends Pam and Amy - without the kids. We just loved being able to sit there and talk without being interrupted about 50 times.

Here is my point break down for today:

1 point english muffin
2 points vegetarian sausage pattie
3 points salad bar at Ruby Tuesday's
4 points White Bean Chicken Chili
2 points Coffee
1 point Pineapple
4 points Chargrilled Chicken Salad
2 points dressing
1 point fruit strip
3 points Chicken Noodle Soup
50,000 points Cookie Dough

As you can see I have been loving soup. That is my comfort food and I feel full when I eat it. Tomorrow is a new day :-)

Change my life - Day 1

2009-01-02T20:18:00.003-05:00

Well today was the first "official" day to change my life.

I tracked all my points and food and drank all my water (which I find to be the thing that works for me). Here is what I had today

3 points Oatmeal with brown sugar and vanilla
2 points Coffee with Mocha Mint Flavoring
0 points Lettuce
3 points 3 ounces of chicken breast
2 points Fat Free Honey Mustard Dressing
2 points Hot and Sour Soup
1 point Broccoli Slaw
5 points Tomato Bisque Soup
3 points 3 ounces of chicken breast (again)
o points Lettuce (again)
0 points Salsa
0 points 1 tablespoon of Fat Free Sour Cream
1 point Banana
1 point Popcorn

My husband and I made a team at this sight for some friends. If you want to join us let us know - we won't be able to baby sit (the prize) if you live to far away, but it's nice to have a little competition. I'll send you an invite.

Tomorrow I am meeting some friends and Ruby Tuesday (HI Pam and Amy). I have planned out my meal. So, Pam and Amy make sure I stick to it.

I'm going to have the salad bar (no cheese or croutons or slaws or bacon bits - only light dressing) and a cup of white bean chili (Ruby Tuesday) or I will go with the chicken wrap.

Mental Breakdown

2009-01-01T10:19:00.002-05:00

I had my annual mental breakdown this morning. Does that ever happen to anyone else?

As you all have read I have been dealing with weight issue, most of my life. I was never thin in middle school or high school (1 year when I lost a lot of weight).

This morning Tim had to witness my emotional breakdown once again. I just want answers and can never get them. As some of you know I really don't eat anything "bad" or large amounts (only on special occasions). These are my questions, my thoughts, my statements:

Why can't I ever loose it all when I mostly eat healthy everyday?
I don't ever eat anything fried
I don't eat candy (maybe it would equal 3-4 bars a year)
I don't eat chips (maybe 1 or 2 times a year)
I don't eat ice cream (maybe 1 or 2 times a year)
I'm not a big drinker
I only drink water and occasional diet soda (sometimes less than 2 a month)
I do love coffee - maybe that is my issue, but I only have 1 cup a day (2 points with cream)
I keep track of what I eat - in my yellow polka dotted tablet (that goes every where with me)

I just don't understand why I have to struggle with this issue. It's just not fair. I know, I know life's not fair, but give me a break. Tim says that I'm healthy and should just be happy, but I'm not happy. I so want to keep it off forever. I guess he is right in a way. I am healthier than most people. But, why can those skinny minnies eat so much unhealthy crap and keep it off, I just don't get it. Why not reward those who watch all the time.

I'm sorry for ranting, but I need to leave it out some where.

Also, why does a new year always make everyone want to start loosing weight?

Does anyone have a trigger? I have found mine and it's sad to say but it's true:

When I go home to my mom's, dad,s or mother-in-laws house. When I am there I tend to want to eat and eat and eat. Why is that? Is that where the problem began? Maybe this is an issue that I need to resolve. Even though I go with good intentions, they always fall through.

2009-01-01T10:00:00.000-05:00

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I hate holiday food!

2008-12-30T07:50:00.002-05:00

Well as the ticker states at the top - I didn't make my goal. I actually gained during this holiday season.

Why does food have to taste so good and be so bad for you? The thing is, if I just take a few bites of something bad I blow up. I watch others eat at the family and table and wish I could eat like them.

I'm back on the boat, as of starting Sunday. I'm going to have my last indulgence on New Year's Eve and that is it.

Why does this journey have to be so hard. I feel like I have been on this journey for to many years. I have always been battling my weight. So, it's starting to get old.

Not going to make a goal

2008-12-09T20:29:00.001-05:00

Well I guess I'm not going to make my goal by my birthday. I love the holidays, but not all the yummy food that sits there and temps you.

Here's to those peanut butter cookies dipped in milk chocolate! and a beer on the side.

Christmas Pillow Cases!

2008-12-06T22:31:00.003-05:00

I have them ready if anyone would like one for the holiday!! Check out my other blog

Sew Sweet Dreams

I need your support!

2008-11-30T14:51:00.002-05:00

My birthday is in 18 days!!! Yes, I will be over 30 then - 31 :-(

I have a goal - I would love to loose 8 pounds until then. Send me some love and motivation.

I'm going to go exercise, yes, I'm going to try to do it again!

2008-11-27T00:00:00.000-05:00

Go Black Team!

2008-11-25T21:41:00.001-05:00

Alright I just freaked out as if I'm watching a football game!

Get rid of Heba!!!! Amy will turn to the black side if they vote for Heba.

The Biggest Loser

2008-11-25T21:33:00.003-05:00

I'm freaking out right now. I'm watching the end where they are getting weighed in.

Let me tell you that I can't stand Vicky. She is just plain MEAN!!! She reminds me of a very mean person I work with (who I'm about to tell off, but I keep my mouth closed!)

I wish I could be as successful as they are. I lost what I gained on vacation, but didn't help with the process today. I need to get back on track. I want to lose 8 or more pounds by my birthday in December! I guess if I spent 6-8 hours a day in the gym it could happen.

Cross your fingers for black team!

Pillow Cases

2008-11-11T22:26:00.002-05:00

15 cases!! I have sold 15 pillow cases!

Check out my store/blog.

What is exercise?

2008-11-10T20:59:00.001-05:00

Yeah - I'm doing a great job exercising! NOT!!!!!!!! What is that? I need to start up.

This week

2008-11-04T21:40:00.004-05:00

I exercised 2 times so far this week, but not today. I really don't feel like it. Why? I should - I need to. Wanted to share a picture of me from Halloween. When I saw it I was shocked. I didn't realize that I looked little. That might be because I'm standing by my giant brother. I guess that will make me want to exercise. We will see. Yeah - I'm picking out a piece of candy, but it's for Delton. I probably ate it anyways. Do you like my sippy cup?

Did you

2008-11-04T20:21:00.000-05:00

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Not meeting goal

2008-11-01T22:09:00.002-04:00

So, I'm not going to meet my exercise goal for this week. I'm just tired and just want to go to bed. We went to help my friend paint today her new house that she is getting built. So, painting has made me a little tired, plus being in the car for 2 hours. While there I had a cupcake, but oh was it good. Her mother-in-law made them. She is like the best baker on the east coast. It was soooooo good. I almost had two, but didn't. Tim did though - dork. He can eat everything and anything and not a gain a single ounce. Why is that? I just have to smell it and boing - 5 pounds added onto my butt.

Oh, isn't it grand being a woman!

Day 10

2008-10-31T22:40:00.001-04:00

After eating some candy and some more. I decided to work out. I need 2 more days Saturday and Sunday to meet my 6 days a week goal for working out.

Fat Ticker Friday

2008-10-31T18:11:00.001-04:00

Had to step on the big bad scale. But, it was a good thing. I'm down 1.4 pounds. As I stated in my last post. I need to stay away from the candy. Why is it so hard to not eat sweats? I wish I didn't like chocolate.

Day 9

2008-10-31T18:10:00.002-04:00

Got in another workout. I need to workout tonight, tomorrow and Sunday to meet my goal for the week.

Boy is the candy tasting good though! I love this time of year, but I don't like the candy issue.

YUMMY!!!! GIVE ME MORE!!!!

Day 7 and 8

2008-10-28T23:10:00.002-04:00

Well this is my second week of working out. My goal is again to work out 6 days out of 7. I worked out yesterday and today, that is 2 days, only 4 more to go.

I also started wearing an pedometer. I read that you should try to walk 10,000 steps a day. Well as of now, I'm going to bed next, I walked 9,976 steps. I'm so close. I'll get the last 24 steps going up to the second floor to get ready.

I also read that you should try to increase your steps by 500 every week, but that is based on people who don't walk 10,000 steps a day. I have to research it some more.

Day 6

2008-10-25T22:49:00.001-04:00

Well I made it to day 6 of my exercise goal (6 out of 7 days). Yeah!

Nothing like having a beer though before you exercise. It's Saturday, time to relax!

Day 5

2008-10-24T21:19:00.002-04:00

Still continuing on the exercise cycle. Didn't really want to exercise today, but I did.

Fat Ticker Friday

2008-10-24T19:39:00.002-04:00

I was a bad girl last week and didn't weigh in. -sorry. I actually gained again and was embarrassed. I was up 3 pounds. Don't know what in the world is going on. So, I worked very hard this week, but was only down 1.1 pounds. I started exercising. Hopefully that helps.

Day 4

2008-10-23T21:21:00.002-04:00

Today was a lot better with the wanting to eat everything.

Exercised once again - 4 days down 5 million more to go!

Day 3

2008-10-22T21:43:00.001-04:00

Today was a rough day. I just wanted to eat again. What in the world is going on with my brain?

Exercised for the 3rd day. How many days do they say you need to do something to make it natural? I'm thinking in the 50's.

Day 2

2008-10-21T22:37:00.003-04:00

Yes, I did it again. Exercised! WOW! I'm using The Biggest Loser Workout DVD. It's a 6 week workout. Hopefully I can keep it up.

The world is about to end...

2008-10-20T21:57:00.001-04:00

Yes, you read that correctly. The world is about to end because, take a seat, I exercised. I know, quick lay down before you fall over and bump your head.

Hopefully I can keep it up.

Now Open!

2008-10-15T23:05:00.005-04:00

Come and check it out.

Thanksgiving Pillow Cases

2008-10-14T08:01:00.001-04:00

Here are my Thanksgiving pillow cases. I have only a few days before the craft show. I'm going to start Christmas next. Hopefully I get them done by Saturday.

Fat Ticker Friday

2008-10-10T20:06:00.001-04:00

Well I didn't do so well this week. I didn't count my points like a did last week. I am up 2.1 pounds, I'm sorry everyone. I feel awful.

This week my goal is to once again is to count points all week.

Not doing so good

2008-10-07T21:37:00.002-04:00

Alright - I'm having a rough week with dealing with eating. I WANT TO EAT EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING!! What is the problem? I don't want to weigh in on Friday and disappoint my peeps for at Hot for the Holidays. Maybe I can be lumpy for the holidays. Hopefully blogging will get this out of my system. I hope!

Another job again?

2008-10-03T21:48:00.002-04:00

Well another job came up that I really didn't want to look into, but my supervisor asked if I would be interested in the position. The position title is: PA-Pre-K grant facilitator. Sounds fancy, doesn't it? My supervisor was thinking of combing some of what I do with that job, which would be nice. Basically I would almost be the director of the preschool building in our director, but I wouldn't be anyone's supervisor. Does that make sense? I would just make sure the grant is being followed and that everything is going well at the building, run meetings and attend meetings in Harrisburg. I was kind of on the fence, so I just decided to do it. I was asked if I could come in early like 6:30 - and I was like NO! I can't even get my butt out of bed at that time anymore. But, the good thing would be that I would be done at 1:30. I would still get my teacher pay and still be part of the local union. I have been talking to an old coworker trying to convince her to apply for the position. I didn't think she would, but she did. I actually think she would be a better person for the job and I hope she gets it. It would be great working with her again. I would love having Tuesday and Friday coffee days back again (we got each other coffee on those days from DUNKIN DONUTS - I LOVE DUNKIN DONUT COFFEE!!!!)

Enough rambling! I just don't know if I did the right thing? It's been weird lately how everything is falling into place. I wonder why?

Fat Ticker Friday

2008-10-03T07:54:00.002-04:00

Holy Moly!! I stepped on the scale this morning and about died. I'm down 3.9 pounds. YEAH YEAH YEAH.

I was very strict on my points this week and made sure I wrote everything down. I'm beyond happy!

Thanks,

2008-09-30T21:56:00.004-04:00

Tonight I was so hungry, but I went for the Coca-Cola zero.

I wanted to eat everything and anything. But, I needed to keep my peeps at Hot for the Holidays happy. It also helped that the Biggest Loser was on tonight. It amazes me each week how hard all the contestants work. I wish I had the time to workout like that. Maybe the school district will allow me to go on the Biggest Loser with a paid leave of absence. NOT! I was so upset that the Jerry from the yellow team went home, but after seeing how well he did at home on his own, I was very pleased. I thought he wouldn't follow through at home. Way to go Jerry, he looked good. I should have never doubted.

Halloween Pillow Cases

2008-09-27T15:19:00.003-04:00

I finally finished my Halloween Pillow Cases for the Craft show on the 17th of October. I'm going to start working on Thanksgiving tonight.

Hot for the Holidays - First Weigh in

2008-09-26T16:07:00.002-04:00

Alright, we went camping last week and I gained about 5 million pounds and didn't really eat much. I had 2 smores and about 8 marshmallows all together. Don't know what's going on with my funky body. So, I decided to join Hot for the Holidays and it's weigh in time. I'm down 1.4 pounds!! Yeah!

I think it was very helpful having to weigh in on Friday and that everyone depended on me to get it closer to the goal of 500 pounds off. When I went to have that small piece of candy, I just had to think about everyone else. Hopefully this keeps me motivated!!

We'll see what happens next week.

Hot for the Holidays.

2008-09-21T21:38:00.002-04:00

Well I think I found some motivation. I found this on Jen's web site and I'm going to give it a try. Hopefully it works. I guess we will see on Friday.

Happy Halloween

2008-09-18T20:25:00.006-04:00

Apparently not sewing for a month causes problems. It was as if I forgot. Have to keep practicing. I got three done tonight.

A month!

2008-09-18T20:25:00.002-04:00

I can't believe it's been a month since I posted.

Like my new ticker up top? Yeah - weight loss is kind of going slow, hence the snail.

I stopped going to Weight Watchers meeting because I wasn't loosing anything and had to keep paying. So, I have been following the program by myself at home. So, far alright. I just can't budge. I know I need to exercise and then it will, but I'm to tired and unmotivated at this point. I'll just keep watching at home. I 'll get there.

I'm going to work on some Halloween pillow cases. I want to have some to post tonight.

More Back to School

2008-08-17T15:46:00.002-04:00

I have finished my back to school pillow cases. It's onto Halloween (the really fun ones!)

If interested in purchasing a back to school pillow case, please contact me at brixius@mac.com

1 for $10 or 3 for $25 (They can be a combination of holidays and not just back to school cases)

Back to School Pillowcases

2008-08-12T17:00:00.002-04:00

I finished 3 back to school pillowcases this afternoon. I'm stocking up for the craft fair that is in October. If you see a case that you like - let me know. I'm selling them $10 a piece or 3 for $25

I'm working on some with pink and purple accents too.

Back on track

2008-08-10T15:45:00.002-04:00

Well it's a new day and week. We are at home and I'm really watching what I am eating.

Started working on back to school pillow cases. I'll have to remember to post pictures when I get some done.

Have a great week.

Random Recipes

2008-08-10T15:32:00.002-04:00

I have never posted a recipe on Pam's blog - thought I would give it a try.

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Weight Watcher's Recipe - they are yummy~!!)

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flout
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp table salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, miniature
1 spray cooking spray

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350˚F
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl
Beat butter and brown sugar with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy; gradually add granulated sugar, beating well. Add cocoa and egg whites, beating well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until blended. Stir in chocolate chips
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350˚ F for 10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes or until firm. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks. Yield: 40 cookies (serving size 1 cookie = 1 point)

Tail between my legs...

2008-08-08T23:09:00.002-04:00

Alright I blew it. I ate and drank and ate and drank (not to much drink, but a lot more than I'm use to, since I don't drink anything at all). Oh, well it is over and I'm just going to get back on track. Maybe it's what I needed.

Tomorrow is a new day and I'm positive that I can do a great job.

What day is it?

2008-08-05T23:29:00.002-04:00

I'm at that point that I don't know what day it is. I like that, but don't at the same time. Has that ever happened to you?

I was good for 2 days watching what I ate, but I gave up counting points. It's been so hard figuring out everything, since we take turns making meals. So, I have been trying to be careful with the amounts I eat. I have had a few cookies here or there, but only when we get back to the house. I'm fine at the beach, but when we come back around 3 I have major munchies.

Still having a great time.

Hello from Bethany Beach!

2008-08-03T22:11:00.003-04:00

Don't you love to see a picture of me? Yeah - I know I have two pairs of sun glasses on. My ghostly white body - hardly got burnt. Just around my straps. The kids are having a great time. I have been pretty good watching what I'm eating - but, I'm having some adult beverages in the evening though. I'm loving - Pete's Wicked Strawberry Blonde Beer! Have to love it!

I did!

2008-08-02T08:51:00.003-04:00

I went to get weighed in this morning and I was down 2.4 pounds! YEAH!! So, not stepping on the scale thing worked. It made me really watch what I ate and I didn't sneak things in because the scale went down. Well we head out to the beach in an hour. I will probably be blogging from there, since we have wireless access and Tim needs to write his paper for his graduate class - why not blog since I am able to.

Doing better

2008-07-30T21:48:00.002-04:00

I have had a better outlook this week about my motivation. Thanks for the comments, they helped a lot. I didn't splurge, but did a weekend of not counting points and made good choices (had a s'more - ahhhh sooooo good). I guess the true effect will be seen Saturday when I go and get weighed in. I also decided to cut one habit that I have and that is the scale in the bathroom. I'm a person who weights themselves about 3 times a day and I know that is the wrong thing to do. So, I have not stepped on the scale all week and I have been writing everything down. Everyday I look at that scale and have a battle in my mind (should I, no, Should, no). But, I have been good. I have to admit it is an obsession a bad one. I stress out if I don't see the numbers move - I need to stop that. Maybe I'll ask hubby to hide the scale on me. I think that is a good idea.

We head off to the beach with family and friends Saturday. I'm hoping I can do a great job. I'm kind of scared because I'll spending time with my family - the people who helped start some of the bad eating habits that I have become accustomed to over time. My mom is also on weight watchers, so hopefully that will help. Maybe I'll help her too. We need to make it a team effort. I know I am always figuring out and counting points. I don't see her do it to often, but she might have a way that works for her (she might record later). Hopefully we can pull through it together

I'm kind of excited to wear my new bathing suit (brown with teal polk-a-dots - very cute). Yes, of course it has a skirt bottom, but hey when you have a nest of spider veins on your legs you try to hide them (is there surgery to correct that?) as best as you can. I usually don't admit clothing size, but I'm going to now. My suit is a 12 (probably could have gotten away with a 10 - but I wanted length on the skirt!), better than that size 18/20 women's I wore last year. Typing that actually made me feel good. I don't have to buy in the women's department anymore!!!! WOW!!!! YEAH!!

Memory Tag

2008-07-30T15:40:00.003-04:00

I saw this on Em's blog and thought I would post it on my blogs (family blog).

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

I can't wait to read your memories.

3 more down

2008-07-29T15:23:00.003-04:00

I completed 3 more 4th of July pillow case. I have 3 more to make and then I'm moving onto back to school.

For my Little Man!

2008-07-28T22:55:00.003-04:00

As most of you know D loves any type of creature. He wanted a new pillowcase, so I let him pick out the material. He picked lizards. Today he asked me, "When are you going to finish my pillowcase?" (Yes, those are the exact words - if you have ever sat down and talked with him, you know it's true). So, tonight I sat down and worked on his lizard pillowcase. Here is the end result. I think it turned out awesome, if I have to say so myself. The little accent color between the lizards and the green is an orange color, it's hard to tell in the picture.

3 down 5,000 to go

2008-07-23T23:26:00.003-04:00

Here are the 3 pillow cases that I got done. I'm asking $10 for one case or $25 for 3 (once I get other holidays done).

I need a dose of Motivation...

2008-07-23T22:51:00.002-04:00

Wouldn't it be great to be able to buy motivation in a bottle? I'm starting to get soooooooooooooooo frustrated with losing weight. I have been watching and watching and I'm just not going anywhere. I even dropped a point to see if that made a difference, but nope.

I know I should be happy with what I have lost already - 46 pounds is awesome, but I'm being greedy and want more. Yes, I'm healthier and am able to do more.

Why does it have to be so hard? Why is it so easy to gain? Why do some people have it so easy and don't gain an ounce? Why am I asking why?

Right now I feel like giving up and just eating whatever I want, but I know that isn't the answer. I know I need to keep working and I know it is a life change. Just working like this for over a year is hard. I want to eat a big ass piece of cheesecake with chocolate chips, I want to eat 4 pieces of pizza instead of one, I would love to have some Lancaster Brewing Company Strawberry wheat beer (I LIKE BEER!), I want some Burger King onion rings with zesty dipping sauce, I would love a whopper with extra pickles and no tomatoes, a couple white russians, a little bit of candy (not a big candy fan) and the list can go on.

I guess I should stop being a poppy head and get over it.

On another note - I have 3 pillow cases done. I'll have to post pictures soon.

Told you!

2008-07-19T17:33:00.000-04:00

Well I was right about the weight thing, I gained .2 pounds. I know that isn't much. But, I gained 2 weeks ago and this week. I need to really work hard!!

Weigh in time

2008-07-19T00:05:00.003-04:00

Alright I did a great job this week, until tonight. Tim and I went out on a date tonight (We haven't done this in like a million years). I did pretty well. I had an adult beverage (yummylicious) and chicken fajitas - without the shells. I was stuffed. I'll probably swell up from all the salt for my weigh in tomorrow. We then went for coffee and dessert. I had the coffee (FF milk) and ate a few bites of Tim's dessert. We'll see what happens tomorrow. Somedays - I feel like not paying for WW and doing it myself with there plan. I have all the info I just need to follow through. It would save some money - I guess I'm just frustrated on how slow the weight loss is going lately. I should exercise - but I just don't feel like it. I have no motivation to exercise lately. Enough downing myself, time for bed.

Wish me luck at the scale tomorrow morning.

My virtual makeover

2008-07-18T15:04:00.006-04:00

Jen had a Mary Kay virtual makeover on her blog and I had to give it a try. I tried to give myself long hair, but it looked awful - since I have no hair hanging down my back. I looked like I shaved the back of my head and kept the sides very long. I had such a great time doing this. I laughed a lot when I got to play with the eye shadows. I was practically rolling on the floor. Click here for some fun.

Enjoy!

After looking at the picture a few times, I think I look like I have some country music hair going on.

My 8 Names

2008-07-16T13:33:00.003-04:00

I sent this as an email, but thought it was funny!

My Eight Names

1. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle)
Aleizzle

2. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color and favorite animal)
Yellow Dog

3. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (your middle name and street you live on/or
neighborhood if it's a number)
Lee Mary

4. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2
letters of your first name)

Brial

5. YOUR SUPERHERO/CRIMINAL NAME: (Your 2nd favorite color, and favorite
drink)

Blue Water

6. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your
last name, 1st letter of your last name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden
name, 3rd letter of your dads name, 1st letter of a siblings first name,
and last letter of your moms first name)?

Libclja

7. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (parents middle names)?

Helen Delton

8. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets)?

Black Penny

Thanks Renee

2008-07-16T12:26:00.001-04:00

I want to thank Renee for the tiara!!! My dream has been complete!!

Prayers for Janessa

2008-07-14T22:58:00.001-04:00

Click on the following image and read Janessa's journey about fighting cancer at such a young age. She is an amazing little girl and her family is great too. This is not a scam - it is 100% true.

Her aunt Korin is hosting some fundraisers on her site. If you are interested in helping this family out, check it out.

Issues.

2008-07-14T22:12:00.002-04:00

I wasn't able to get weighed in this week. I was gong to do it Saturday morning and my husband and I had some "issues". So, I was stubborn and didn't go and he went and did his thing that he wanted to do. argh.....

I am one of the most stubborn people in the world. Why is that? The scary thing is - my son is the same way. H thinks that is why my son and I butt heads so often and I think I'm starting to believe that. My son is a little me! OMG

I got 3 4th of July pillow cases done. I should be working on them now, but I'm to lazy!

Virtual Model

2008-07-08T20:38:00.005-04:00

I saw this virtual model on Lorie and Jen's blog. Thought I would give it a try. The thing they should add is spider veins for you to add to your legs (LOL).

Me at 200+ pounds Me at my current weigh

Me at g0al

Oh, well.

2008-07-07T14:01:00.003-04:00

I went and got weighed in on Saturday and I gained a pound. I wanted to scream because I was so good and watched everything and wrote it down. Why does this weight loss journey need to be so hard and long?

I realized that I have been watching what I have been eating for over a year now. I have lost 46 pounds (actually 45 - but I'm not counting that pound) in a year (not all through weight watchers). That averages out about 3.8 pounds a month, which isn't so bad. I could be over 200 pounds today if I didn't start watching what I ate. I am healthier and happier.

Yesterday afternoon, I played dress up in the attic. I started trying on some of my formal dresses from high school and weddings. All were to big!!!!! Yeah! I'm not at my smallest weight ever right now, but they were big. I love to dress up in formal dresses - I should be a queen in a far away country, so I can dress up like that often. Well I do have royal blood, since being prom queen (but I never got a tiara for that, just roses, I would have rather had a tiara! - I need to get over that). Maybe I should just dress up once a week and walk around Lancaster that way. Do you think anyone would mind? I could imagine that looks I would get.

Happy 4th of July

2008-07-04T11:31:00.002-04:00

Well today hopefully won't be to much of a challenge for me. We are going to my brother and girlfriend's place. It will only be us and them. I have my food planned out today. I made a WW dessert. Chocolate Chip Pie (7 pts for a serving) so I want to do well so I can eat that. I hope it tastes good. I guess we will see.

I'm heading to the fabric store to buy some fabric, it is on sale. Hopefully they have a nice selection. I'm going to start making some of my pillow cases. I might make a lot and try to sell them at a craft fair in the fall. I have no clue if it will work out or not. If it doesn't I will have enough pillowcases for my future nieces and nephews (we have one on the way - Tim's brother and his wife are expecting, my first time being an aunt!) for gifts..

Loving this product!

2008-07-03T15:26:00.005-04:00

Look at what I found. I love anything with Peanut Butter, but it is so high in points. They have been talking about PB2 at my weight watchers meeting. I placed some of this in my fat free cool whip and it was sooooooo good. I then placed it between two low-fat graham crackers and froze it. It tasted like a peanut butter pie. Yummy! (1 pt for 2 tab)

(that is .3 grams of fiber)

For Sale!

2008-06-25T13:55:00.002-04:00

I started a tradition with my son last year and that was holiday and special occasion pillow cases. He loves them and can't wait to see what pillow case is on his pillow when we change his sheets. I'm in the process of selling some cases. I'm taking orders for back to school pillow cases. $10 a case. If you want to order more maybe we can make a deal. Email me and let me know if you have a specific color in mind and I'll see what I can do.

Pages

2008-06-23T13:23:00.002-04:00

I tried to post my pages last night, but for some reason I kept getting an error message. Hopefully today I can. Hope you enjoy all of the pictures, there are a lot and even more!

For Sale?

2008-06-20T17:58:00.003-04:00

So, I have been thinking. I know it is a dangerous thing for me to do. But, I have been really thinking about selling my pillow cases. What would you pay for a pillow case? I usually spend between $3-5 dollars on material if it isn't on sale. I was thinking $10-12, what do you think? If I do start, I could probably hammer out a few 4th of July cases before the 4th! I would truly begin with Back to School Cases.

4th of July

Back to School

I'm here

2008-06-17T22:53:00.003-04:00

I have soooooo many new pages that I made. I don't know if I want to post all of them. For the 1 person who reads this blog what do you think?

I also need to get working on a few pillow cases for my friend. I hope I remember how. I also want to work on Christmas stockings for the kids. I should sell some of my cases, yeah since there is such a huge market for them! HA

Hoppy Easter

2008-03-24T21:34:00.002-04:00

Here is a picture of my last pillow case for Delton. I wish I could find material for New Year's. Maybe I could start making cases for weird holidays like : Groundhog's Day, Arbor Day, and Columbus Day. I might have to make a few for my wonderful friend Pam - you deserve a few. I'm not promising, but maybe....

Look at all I have done in a month!

2008-03-21T22:23:00.005-04:00

I had these done for awhile. Enjoy!

Delton's Birthday cake from this year. He requested a cake with a volcano and dinosaurs, so I did my best to recreate his wishes. I used like 2 pounds of icing on it. I didn't even have one bite of cake. I hope it was good! The volcano was made from a small glass mixing bowl I had. I just baked the cake in it.
Here is Delton's St. Patrick's Day Pillow Case. I have to make his Easter one tomorrow. That will be my last pillow case, until I start making Julia's.

Happy Birthday

2008-02-20T23:14:00.005-05:00

Well Delton will be turning 3 on Friday! Can you believe it? I got my sewing machine back Saturday, YEAH!!! I finished Delton's birthday pillowcase tonight and even another one I did as a gift (I'll post later). I even got a few pages done for my scrapbook. Boy, I actually am starting to catch up. I'm still 1 1/2 years behind.

Well Delton will be turning 3 on Friday! Can you believe it? I got back my sewing machine back Saturday, YEAH!!! I finished Delton's birthday pillowcase tonight and even another one I did as a gift (I'll post later).

Bib and Pillow Case

2008-02-13T11:27:00.006-05:00

I made this bib about 3 weeks ago and have finally got around to post it. I used a hand towel and did the rest. The neck hole is a little big. I had some problems with the towel because it was ribbed. I won't be getting one of those again. Doesn't Chloe look cute? She was not amused about modeling.

I had to go to my mother in laws house to make Delton's Valentine's Day Pillow case, since my machine is broken and in the shop. Like the flames? I tried to make it more manish, which is hard to do with hearts that are red and pink. My grandmother didn't get why there were flames. I just thought it was a nice accent for a boy's pillow case. "You set my heart a fire!"

I have a few pages to post that I did at club this past weekend. I have some accents to add to it, so when I get the TIME to finish, I'll post them.

I'm soooo sad!

2008-02-07T21:15:00.000-05:00

My sewing machine is broken and I can't finish Delton's valentine's pillowcase. :-(

The fun is over.

2008-01-20T15:26:00.000-05:00

Well yesterday was my day of scrapbooking from 9-6. I didn't get as much done as I wanted. I was adding details to other pages so I only had time to create one new layout. The details are what take the longest. Oh, well I had a great time. I won a door prize from Sweet 'n Sassy - 2 stamp sets. Can't wait to use them!! I also won a silent auction from Beth Cardwell Photography . With winning the auction I get 2 - 8x10's, 2 - 5x7's and a photo session all for $85 dollars. The photo session alone is worth $125. I can't wait to see what she does. She has some beautiful shots on her page. She was thinking of taking some shots in the city with our kids.

Check out my new pages.
The first set is from our friends wedding, Shawn. We don't have many pictures from this wedding because our camera was stolen at the wedding reception. We had tons of pictures because it was in St. Louis and Delton's first car trip.

Here is 2 pages from the Farm Show in 2006. This was my first trip to the Farm Show and Delton's too.

The next 3 pages are pages from a vacation in Williamsburg with my mom and Dale. This was in 2006 too. I know I'm behind, need to catch up sometime.

Julia's first portrait done at the hospital.
Julia's first bath - at the hospital.

These are my last two pages and my favorite. I need to add something to the top of the second page, maybe another picture. I have one, but I need to find it.

I'm sooooo EXCITED!!!

2008-01-13T21:10:00.000-05:00

This Saturday coming up I am going to a crop all day!!!! That means I get to work on my scrapbook. I got some pages done this past weekend at my stamping club, but need to put finishing touches on them before I post pictures. So, my goal is to get all my lesson plans done tonight and not work on a thing all week for school and get my things organized for the crop! I hope I can do it!

The stockings were hung by the fireplace...

2007-12-28T14:01:00.000-05:00

I have been beyond busy these past two weeks. I was able to get my daughters stocking done around 2 am Christmas morning. I had my sons done years ago - since it is his 3rd Christmas. I'm going to rip his apart though and finish it the correct way, since I have become better at sewing.

The stockings

These are little gift bags I made to hold gift cards. I got the cute bags at Target and I used stamps and stamp pads from CTMH