Yes, I raised my hand once again. Mr. C has told me to just sit on my hands but I never listen and I am always volunteering no matter how little time I have to squeeze in more things that take time. I usually do not share this on my blog, however, it is important to me and that is what counts. I attend a weekly Weight Watchers meeting and like it very much. Through the years I have become quite fond of food and therefore eat way too much and guess what has happened to me?!! Oh yeah...the scale does not lie. My weight has gone up and up as I age. Now I know all about the hormones and how our bodies really do change shape and even that we gain weight for the sake of aging. However, I also know when my clothes stop fitting and my joints begin to ache and I just am ought of sorts that I need to eat less and eat healthier. So that is what I am doing.
Meanwhile I keep track in a little booklet so that I can really be certain I am not overeating. This brings me to how I came to raise my hand. My group is doing a "traveling journal" for the next 90 days and I brought it home to keep track for the week. Yes, it will be shared with the entire group. Am I worried? No! We are all in the same need and it is a really great group of folks. So I just had to get some felt and make a simple cover for the little journal. Then I thought a nice felt heart would be cheery. And a place to put a pencil for ease of keeping track. And this is what I have to turn in and share with the others. I kept it simple and basic since it will work for women and men.I love working with wool felt as it needs no hemming or lining. It is durable and easy to work with. The grey I used will not show handling dirt as quickly. And the heathered red heart...well that represents the goal we all have of being healthy!
Happy Heart to each of you...
well, i could certainly use some weight watchers, too (actually i'm already watching my weight.....and it's going straight to my hips!!!). your traveling journal is precious.....you've really thought about the details, and i must say that the heart on the front doubling as a pencil holder is sheer genius!!! thanks for being such a great role model in living a healthy lifestyle!! xox, :))
ReplyDeleteI'm starting a new plan as soon as we get back home from this trip. I've been married to Handsome for 26 years in December, and I'm nearly twice the woman he married. Time to start walking, cutting back on portion size and choosing healthy options. We both deserve that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post today. Looking forward to hearing how it goes.
xoxo
Donna
What a wonderfull idea, in your group,- the little book is so sweet, with the heart pocket.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Dorthe
Clothes don't fit and aching joints - you could be talking about me there too! I wish I could start my diet, but just keep putting it off!
ReplyDeleteYour journal cover is great and I'm sure your traveling journal project will be so encouraging and reap great results. Best wishes and good luck.
Lovely little book and a great idea - especially the heart - we have to be good to ourselves and that means being as healthy as we can be. I walked every single day for almost six years and then slowly got out of it; last night I decided enough was enough and got myself out there again. And I intend to keep at it too! Good Luck to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm having some of those same "issues" of the clothes not fitting right. And I have to work an important meeting in less than 30 days. I better try that suit on so I have time to do "something" about it. LOVE the little red felted heart on you pretty grey background. Charlene
ReplyDeleteI'm having some of those same "issues" of the clothes not fitting right. And I have to work an important meeting in less than 30 days. I better try that suit on so I have time to do "something" about it. LOVE the little red felted heart on you pretty grey background. Charlene
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