tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31527348463541073172024-03-05T09:01:06.830-08:00It's Time To Get Healthy!I am an overweight 50+ year old woman who has decided to stop making excuses and start taking action as it relates to my health and my weight. My blog is a way of holding myself accountable for sticking with it, not quitting, and facing this challenge head on!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-66514394136887617322010-09-08T19:09:00.000-07:002010-09-08T19:13:13.856-07:00<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxtEZh1TDji1WS5cKPAL2tmSPL1MFeIjOCkvGbFEfOF96pkV5gPHaW0oZ97Tz3xncx7vwi78KSVP-waAg_2OA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>It's been a while since I've posted anything. I was fortunate to get two grants to run an after school health and fitness program for girls in my school. Here's a little video that shows some of the fun we had together. Good news is that we are continuing this school year and adding a boys group as well!</p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-72947290136806877762010-04-10T19:49:00.000-07:002010-04-10T20:00:11.338-07:00Pepsi Refresh ProjectI wanted to share something with you and ask for your help. I submitted a grant to the Pepsi Refresh Project to allow us to continue the girls after school health and fitness program at Symons next year and include a boys group as well. Pepsi is giving away $1,300.000 each month to fund a variety of proposals. The top ten vote getters will receive funds. You can vote once a day every day in April. To do that you need to go to: <a href="http://www.refresheverything.com/index">http://www.refresheverything.com/index</a> enter your e-mail address and create a password. To locate the project called "Start an after school health and fitness program for girls and boys" you need to select Health, $25,000, and then in the drop down menu either select "ideas near you" or "ideas you support" to vote for the proposal. Thanks for checking it out, spreading the word, and voting every day during April.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-55348331105919334292009-11-07T16:47:00.000-08:002009-11-07T16:59:39.959-08:00Frustrations, Challenges, StrugglesNot posted in a while....not much to say. I am not proud of my weight loss. Or better yet, not proud that I am not losing consistenly. Not proud that I am NOT sticking with it, not working as hard as I know I can and need to do to get where I need to go. I've been at this for almost two years. It's not getting any easier and the more I screw up and not stick with it, the harder it is to pick up the pieces and get back on track.<br /><br /><br />Don't get me wrong.....I am NOT quitting anything. I WILL get to my goal. I just need to get help from Tony, talk about what's going on, and refocus my efforts. I will do it and will post again soon to prove that I am "Sticking With It."Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-4506868195556623552009-08-04T17:53:00.000-07:002009-08-04T18:01:32.754-07:00It's Already August!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5UCv5Xhz7j-4b2ao3bauIpnJLKPuIkqMM66BthTXoRPv-YWp79QHKVvO5Zt2L1J4HlH90b9pPzMB8h0G2oGelypNbVtE_rCCQWy4r2toPva4XLygqlOOdBO5djcuaeOoklcRBDijeyIx/s1600-h/Chloe+golf+cart.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 303px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366277576400780930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5UCv5Xhz7j-4b2ao3bauIpnJLKPuIkqMM66BthTXoRPv-YWp79QHKVvO5Zt2L1J4HlH90b9pPzMB8h0G2oGelypNbVtE_rCCQWy4r2toPva4XLygqlOOdBO5djcuaeOoklcRBDijeyIx/s200/Chloe+golf+cart.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>The summer has simply flown by. It's been a GREAT one not only because I am fortunate enough to have some time off but also because I was able to spend time with my best friend Lynn in Florida and also go to Las Vegas. The bad news is that I am now out of money and am back at work....so much for winning the Lottery and retiring!!!!!!!! Here's a few recent pictures. Chloe loved Florida and especially loved our nightly golf cart rides! </div><div><br /></div><p align="right"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 148px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366277735373383570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYK6-uC0M9kGpf6rh2RsuZ0dy_WZ-n6eu2Sqz5OwMa_WM95ibRh_wQYZo9aWGP0SvSg2WRF0jPtdZzimWiI75b6ADSgTqh5PS8lV31Se5lZ0eSc_Zf6ioid2AiAO69-3uwonlxIqY2Uu7u/s200/Lynn+and+Nancy1.JPG" /></p><div><br /></div><div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-5226549609590126762009-06-07T14:49:00.001-07:002009-06-07T14:53:48.380-07:00Need Some Inspriration?Sometimes I get in the "woe is me" mode and gripe about what I have to do, how hard it is to get things done, how tired I get of dieting and exercising........ how slow it's going..........and then Tony shares this video link with Team Milan. Sort of brings things into perspective for me, makes me grateful for what I have, and appreciate the opportunities I have been given. Check out this video story. Talk about inspiration!<div><br /></div><div><div><object width="440" height="361"></div><div><param name="movie" value="http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/player.swf?mediaId=3696478"></div><div><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></div><div><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></div><div><embed src="http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/player.swf?mediaId=3696478" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" width="440" height="361"></embed></div><div></object></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-40791089484364909602009-04-03T16:44:00.001-07:002009-04-03T16:48:11.300-07:00A few marathon pictures....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxub1dLmq0YhKNUq8AZOM_6BXw_cf3O2KrAujguFPgrWF31Ql5DSz9OYp28rzlWK6ESLSMjF9zLMag4207480-fs5Bv7HdpQ71mSwUkeGjWY2XJ1I8tRUy_DB5AyetUD4wEFxhm5LaW7O/s1600-h/45793-1401-032t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320616055339473618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxub1dLmq0YhKNUq8AZOM_6BXw_cf3O2KrAujguFPgrWF31Ql5DSz9OYp28rzlWK6ESLSMjF9zLMag4207480-fs5Bv7HdpQ71mSwUkeGjWY2XJ1I8tRUy_DB5AyetUD4wEFxhm5LaW7O/s200/45793-1401-032t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXCPjJgZgmdhGD-0OIqxqZSgaPNbdNR-hpELic-8sTqU3ENB69G81TT0Q-KuOxVLt8f0XGfbPsA0nXC1jFZi8jyODOLLVMZQJYUPUXQo-7mkSMGbInF4XSqqoHAz6edD-SHLTj4pLWsOt/s1600-h/45793-1016-027t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320615917439677842" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXCPjJgZgmdhGD-0OIqxqZSgaPNbdNR-hpELic-8sTqU3ENB69G81TT0Q-KuOxVLt8f0XGfbPsA0nXC1jFZi8jyODOLLVMZQJYUPUXQo-7mkSMGbInF4XSqqoHAz6edD-SHLTj4pLWsOt/s200/45793-1016-027t.jpg" border="0" /></a> What an incredible experience and opportunity!!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0e0TaM_rI4hx0JS4ZIO29161OgmAXTbKljcjcxPAYfa3rpIICv7MJWvFjzqr7U3c_g67phA74kMB7tuasJR-12MKpRxhhAvK7N0_bp5vaYLO5f10SZMG1fHd2Ui0pZZRQKdOPlYUQG45S/s1600-h/45793-1769-012t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320615704784017218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0e0TaM_rI4hx0JS4ZIO29161OgmAXTbKljcjcxPAYfa3rpIICv7MJWvFjzqr7U3c_g67phA74kMB7tuasJR-12MKpRxhhAvK7N0_bp5vaYLO5f10SZMG1fHd2Ui0pZZRQKdOPlYUQG45S/s200/45793-1769-012t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMmNVjH3UI2l72g9mJ_q22-zBIObm-thSr1xCksrpUZdbxNoTn6j_g-Gb3ldmSG5Ab9oM2exbSjGDh9VuTHdT3CR075rsMgTIjP_EMPSjF2F8rd_9_MJvyIWk8L845kYMuY0ocKcLFFgy/s1600-h/45793-196-014t.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320615574087027250" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMmNVjH3UI2l72g9mJ_q22-zBIObm-thSr1xCksrpUZdbxNoTn6j_g-Gb3ldmSG5Ab9oM2exbSjGDh9VuTHdT3CR075rsMgTIjP_EMPSjF2F8rd_9_MJvyIWk8L845kYMuY0ocKcLFFgy/s200/45793-196-014t.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-39856801396573447972009-04-01T16:51:00.000-07:002009-04-01T16:59:21.948-07:00I Did It!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgssJ7Xhe2-BND5OGRSb1sKx1NmwQRUrGIEeu5g4aKSqJ7tPoes9ALXMDIebvNl8pebyuDfspG_gF1Rhtq0L24r7m0gnlU2ogJoOYM_TMPgd7O98GdFxSWO1l_IcDa1wG1KjWRQVSA_xr/s1600-h/race.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319876760198231682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 130px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 97px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKgssJ7Xhe2-BND5OGRSb1sKx1NmwQRUrGIEeu5g4aKSqJ7tPoes9ALXMDIebvNl8pebyuDfspG_gF1Rhtq0L24r7m0gnlU2ogJoOYM_TMPgd7O98GdFxSWO1l_IcDa1wG1KjWRQVSA_xr/s200/race.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I went to Atlanta this past weekend and completed my first (but probably not last) half-marathon. It was incredibly hard but so wonderful to complete it! My body hurt the next day but it felt so good to push myself farther than I ever thought I could go. It is a beautiful city and it was a great day. Here's a picture of all of us before we began the race. As soon as I get a picture at the finish I will post that as well. Not sure what my next goal will be....gotta think about that for a while!</div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-21906715761278658692009-03-01T13:46:00.000-08:002009-03-01T13:54:55.961-08:00It's Been a While!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2S_apGhH8ftFHp83fz3wgwwaw5zXOemjr_KKMvTsOnSf9Oizn3iXI4FP7Kytwxz8Rwrfk7kjpJdWg7RnMeQbCOAq2AVCsAht_KEzsvJ_Ud6I_xAbddLdSFHm5NujVyt1lHnqK2AfJKA-y/s1600-h/Nancy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308340186026706722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2S_apGhH8ftFHp83fz3wgwwaw5zXOemjr_KKMvTsOnSf9Oizn3iXI4FP7Kytwxz8Rwrfk7kjpJdWg7RnMeQbCOAq2AVCsAht_KEzsvJ_Ud6I_xAbddLdSFHm5NujVyt1lHnqK2AfJKA-y/s200/Nancy.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It's March already...my how time flies. Just got back from the high school track and ran/walked eight miles today. First time ever....feel tired but pleased. I SOOOO admire runners! I just am not one of them. I am still training for my half-marathon. It's three weeks from today. I hope to be able to run/walk it with my nephew (he says he's not running tho!) while my niece runs the whole thing. Regardless, going to Atlanta to be with them for a few days will be great. Haven't uploaded any recent pictures so here's one. Still plugging away at the weight loss. Took a little "vacation" recently and gained a few back. REALLY DUMB and I don't advise it since getting back on track is really hard to do.</div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-48691805759720659352008-12-31T16:05:00.000-08:002008-12-31T16:21:13.976-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdEPmCIdI7BQhRAQvExHzeQWYjqM3l43k-0qYAH3um7agq1QjcLIYv8-1FzSx2-YZMEnC4lsFz1PNSnhI0w9mF43xWZKLulISh2o4YVnH9ACOxZIDUMoUw9ufNVhAQXQOTnKpRCXfvU3G/s1600-h/DSCN0063.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286110861566395746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdEPmCIdI7BQhRAQvExHzeQWYjqM3l43k-0qYAH3um7agq1QjcLIYv8-1FzSx2-YZMEnC4lsFz1PNSnhI0w9mF43xWZKLulISh2o4YVnH9ACOxZIDUMoUw9ufNVhAQXQOTnKpRCXfvU3G/s200/DSCN0063.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7E_taCgzVAXzzYD1kzCLep0bP4vYc4IP_mPzvQJe4dJI6B94ACNr148UnFlprlU-7vcUhB7u3hU5DbuwC_Tpy9X_rtC5xJ-bYEXPnT7anxI-mbej_MW2CTP-cJQ9I14_-7Ag-dEZz2ORQ/s1600-h/2008-12.FriendsCmas-6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286109885858315074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7E_taCgzVAXzzYD1kzCLep0bP4vYc4IP_mPzvQJe4dJI6B94ACNr148UnFlprlU-7vcUhB7u3hU5DbuwC_Tpy9X_rtC5xJ-bYEXPnT7anxI-mbej_MW2CTP-cJQ9I14_-7Ag-dEZz2ORQ/s200/2008-12.FriendsCmas-6.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Chloe looks really pretty in her new coat!!! Here's the girls from high school. Lisa's daughter got a drum set to go with her Wii. Let's just say that I am NOT a drummer....just couldn't get the hang of it at all! And here's a cute one of Benjamin..... so many great memories from 2008.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebh8DJ13sXcCG60vdo2TQJu7E-1FzOzbXQ7fYBg76erNRMVcRA6Ag-1vm9lz5CtU3maLgwCbV2b22ZY4pA6L0vSqrI2pGJL5kHZ5hvTOYeyUhdX0VDiHerwGuSvJch4Lt4yytcgwvOg4m/s1600-h/DSCN0091.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286111165567083346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebh8DJ13sXcCG60vdo2TQJu7E-1FzOzbXQ7fYBg76erNRMVcRA6Ag-1vm9lz5CtU3maLgwCbV2b22ZY4pA6L0vSqrI2pGJL5kHZ5hvTOYeyUhdX0VDiHerwGuSvJch4Lt4yytcgwvOg4m/s200/DSCN0091.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />It has been a remarkable year for me personally and one that I will never forget. I have been given such incredible opportunities, met some wonderful new friends, and learned a great deal about myself and how determined and how strong I am.......for a 5<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvJBWbrfgbJzK23mDLfbyKtVLuKGi1NqzGiSHUIddsc38kfB66sQ-60b5KyiXFIc4rgq3EjztxOhI1gUQA6QPKxon7fHc9IL0mP9vGCjkQG7ZXFRc5ykEPMJAM6dC2FtHThVTklUvQ3JS/s1600-h/DSC01413.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286110528935766578" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvJBWbrfgbJzK23mDLfbyKtVLuKGi1NqzGiSHUIddsc38kfB66sQ-60b5KyiXFIc4rgq3EjztxOhI1gUQA6QPKxon7fHc9IL0mP9vGCjkQG7ZXFRc5ykEPMJAM6dC2FtHThVTklUvQ3JS/s200/DSC01413.JPG" border="0" /></a>0+ year old woman, that's a pretty cool thing to learn. Can't wait to see what's in store for me in 2009!!!<br /><br /><br /><div><div></div></div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-76964342858830316302008-12-31T15:12:00.000-08:002008-12-31T16:23:14.230-08:00December....a busy month<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ezuc-Kqm6xauPvR0EmoHgcrZIpL7U_4GKZceJwYucxVBmoHfwxRGZDjPPGTQfX44U3z8Bw17dfAJfR2AZH8IkZhBZMOUDdCKDlZfWFke3IFT6I2NU6Dok2TB2sbXQgn6waj1JR0SZfVJ/s1600-h/DSC01389.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286097630423043938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ezuc-Kqm6xauPvR0EmoHgcrZIpL7U_4GKZceJwYucxVBmoHfwxRGZDjPPGTQfX44U3z8Bw17dfAJfR2AZH8IkZhBZMOUDdCKDlZfWFke3IFT6I2NU6Dok2TB2sbXQgn6waj1JR0SZfVJ/s200/DSC01389.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Lots going on this month...good friend visited for a few days....Christmas with family kept things lively....got together with all of my high school buddies....a really great snowfall gave us an extra day of vacation......two weeks off was pretty much perfect.......next week back to the real world and work......bummer! I've posted a few of my favorite pictures above.</div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-59788335622053673272008-11-02T08:28:00.000-08:002008-11-02T08:31:45.697-08:00What a difference six months can make!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjaScfGG6eYUu_4L2FvrIzbnwgwjELcNEWr4S35kDncTc1hWo737BHhprR7wInrprgfrUWCRWlswkXpRr8EZORDHcJoaVxyTVC5gIKups_QbIiPwbAnMGK3jqE1vYv5GgxZGQjQ24xv1m/s1600-h/Nancy+April+08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264098687711253778" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjaScfGG6eYUu_4L2FvrIzbnwgwjELcNEWr4S35kDncTc1hWo737BHhprR7wInrprgfrUWCRWlswkXpRr8EZORDHcJoaVxyTVC5gIKups_QbIiPwbAnMGK3jqE1vYv5GgxZGQjQ24xv1m/s200/Nancy+April+08.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I just came across this picture that I had taken shortly after I started the FAST Diet. Sometimes when I get frustrated about the SLOW weight loss I need to look at how far I've come and appreciate it a little more. </div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-73065581733623637642008-11-02T08:08:00.000-08:002008-11-02T08:14:42.151-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHIx4T9riT8rJ27RQMZR5WqlF8CAx8d7doqYZd-E8MN_PMyVjznbQdf0Ms737UCHnFQEEzchRsGJWpqiei1dLe4el8542KHNABGHBB59R9OWUHPAJpjc8oOxaGHjCmWcrYZfAlvpe4sJ8/s1600-h/A+VERY+Happy+Halloween+08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264093818329153746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHIx4T9riT8rJ27RQMZR5WqlF8CAx8d7doqYZd-E8MN_PMyVjznbQdf0Ms737UCHnFQEEzchRsGJWpqiei1dLe4el8542KHNABGHBB59R9OWUHPAJpjc8oOxaGHjCmWcrYZfAlvpe4sJ8/s200/A+VERY+Happy+Halloween+08.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I want you to know that for the first time in a VERY long time (probably most of my life) I did not "blown" it on Halloween (and I even went to the gym Halloween night so I wouldn't blow it!) Usually by the end of the school day on Halloween kids have brought so many treats to the office that I feel almost sick to my stomach and frustrated with myself because of my lack of self-control. This year the kids know that I am trying to get healthy and trying to lose weight so they honor my "Please Don't Feed The Principal" sign and stop by to see me without offering me anything.<br />They are remarkable! I was so proud of myself on Halloween. I had two<br />candy corn and while I would have loved more, I believe that I am finally<br />getting the idea that it's just not worth it. I have my eye on the final goal and know that I will get there someday soon. Here's an updated picture almost 110 pounds off so far and wearing a new pair of jeans a size smaller!!! Hooray!!!</div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-67413783693977672402008-09-30T06:34:00.000-07:002008-09-30T07:21:46.658-07:00Ben Visits Aunt Nan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ivBjdByn5aF4fYt45abDJx6opTZx0d1K-Bo5YGU1w8Pnt8Ljb3qEATWt6VV4wHCpYn13OB94bVbj65TksYv8VvDTYiOoNpMl3ZSFYNhWr4OyYHkuxVeJv0PbQqY57I1ZwUHjBnFCh2m1/s1600-h/ben+and+chloe.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251810382294765730" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ivBjdByn5aF4fYt45abDJx6opTZx0d1K-Bo5YGU1w8Pnt8Ljb3qEATWt6VV4wHCpYn13OB94bVbj65TksYv8VvDTYiOoNpMl3ZSFYNhWr4OyYHkuxVeJv0PbQqY57I1ZwUHjBnFCh2m1/s200/ben+and+chloe.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I got to spend some time last nigt with Benjamin. He's 18 months old and is a sweetie. He ate dinner (Chloe REALLY wanted him to share!) We also went for a walk around the block several times. The first time he stayed with me and it was easy to "manage" him and Chloe. The second time he decided to ignore me, run away, chase geese while screaming "fly, fly, " and pick up anything he could get his hands on. Good news....I don't think he ate any bugs. Bad news.... I could not do this 24/7. How do parents manage???? Maybe that's why you are supposed to have them while you are young! Regardless, he is a speci<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqcdU8z36LPCmVJOWodb1KrWNDakyA7cPp15wyB0A62LJxb8cKLG_HsIjwn4M702gLq9evl5g04KcMeKKZFgHodF2ZIRy-M_-8cLU1KYAqPxue8xncJLUDMCXnI4UyPmcHcGz5PWexz3N/s1600-h/exploring.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251810388157982482" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqcdU8z36LPCmVJOWodb1KrWNDakyA7cPp15wyB0A62LJxb8cKLG_HsIjwn4M702gLq9evl5g04KcMeKKZFgHodF2ZIRy-M_-8cLU1KYAqPxue8xncJLUDMCXnI4UyPmcHcGz5PWexz3N/s200/exploring.JPG" border="0" /></a>al and very loved little man.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYA-Nirm0buB4GMseRPcwbhggZwsS0k4P-as-Zz4FnpFH8WWyKJFK_ymlXTG0HqExWWOW7IBJvNupfT5sC9RLmeW00u-q60vFnruT2V2Qbup2WiDu8q5x85q8zYhvLCEz6IItLBW2_s0Y9/s1600-h/ready+to+escape.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251810385500487970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYA-Nirm0buB4GMseRPcwbhggZwsS0k4P-as-Zz4FnpFH8WWyKJFK_ymlXTG0HqExWWOW7IBJvNupfT5sC9RLmeW00u-q60vFnruT2V2Qbup2WiDu8q5x85q8zYhvLCEz6IItLBW2_s0Y9/s200/ready+to+escape.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtO-z_HGmYPQ0aJQlS5dSwNbwEy3eavj6rZQXEoWeHZN69OLwYn6u5bU8IiY2Q-BTlMdCjY7Iulo8kNZjeX4GFCMq8g7eDgi18glI3553NhXKm8u72Bu2CrU2u9YxuC3NU9jk77b5ctvV/s1600-h/fly.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251810392473624642" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtO-z_HGmYPQ0aJQlS5dSwNbwEy3eavj6rZQXEoWeHZN69OLwYn6u5bU8IiY2Q-BTlMdCjY7Iulo8kNZjeX4GFCMq8g7eDgi18glI3553NhXKm8u72Bu2CrU2u9YxuC3NU9jk77b5ctvV/s200/fly.JPG" border="0" /></a>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-45277483388055462612008-09-06T18:11:00.000-07:002008-09-06T18:53:45.450-07:00Monroe News Multimedia PresentationBryan Bosch, a gifted photographer (and now a friend) who works for the Monroe News, has followed my weight loss efforts over the past eight months. His work has resulted in a multimedia slideshow on the Monroe News web site. It is a remarkable piece of work. I can't begin to express in words what his work means to me and how much his efforts to capture my story have changed my life. The pictures, while sometimes hard to look at, tell a story about my challenges, frustrations, and successes. The audio captures what I am all about, the message I wanted to share, and the reality of what it's like to struggle with weight loss. What's amazing is that I can't even begin to imagine how hard and time consuming it must have been to look through 1000's of pictures and hours upon hours of audio, put together something so beautiful, and make it look so incredibly easy. I know it wasn't. I know that I have been blessed by having the opportunity to be a part of this and everything else I have taken part of in 2008. I have met some incredible people, been supported by so many people, worked with remarkable students...................... I am so grateful.<br /><br />From the bottom of my heart, I thank you Bryan! This will be a memory that I will never forget.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.monroepublishing.com/multimedia/nancy/">http://www.monroepublishing.com/multimedia/nancy/</a>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-3807153764534377112008-08-30T20:19:00.000-07:002008-08-30T20:25:25.455-07:00The Wedding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4G2DI-sNYFNloYIJFI3lL1D9ppT4Ly991FpGCIdsOnFyoZV9fwI60cBvi3blK6ZTCBVl5WgGsa3CjPwL9kk2wsl94AmhAZ41CEoxdxvAj1pFBUyZYa4yci2Xz6J2xrDA_BYUqnxTCS3uT/s1600-h/a+special+man-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240516838501477906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4G2DI-sNYFNloYIJFI3lL1D9ppT4Ly991FpGCIdsOnFyoZV9fwI60cBvi3blK6ZTCBVl5WgGsa3CjPwL9kk2wsl94AmhAZ41CEoxdxvAj1pFBUyZYa4yci2Xz6J2xrDA_BYUqnxTCS3uT/s200/a+special+man-1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My nephew Tim married Michele on August 23rd in East Lansing. It was a wonderful celebration and lovely event. Here's a picture of the two of us. There will be many more pictures to come but this is my favorite so far.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The wedding was so special and the reception was a great party and an opportunity to visit with family and friends.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Tim <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">and</span> Michele are a special young couple and I know they will have MANY years of happiness together.</div>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-80937370257047373032008-08-06T17:06:00.000-07:002008-08-06T17:36:29.995-07:00Disney World....What A Trip!!!Last week I was at Disney World enjoying the trip I won during Lifetime's Clean Start Challenge with my sister and some friends. It was an incredible trip. We had a blast, went to all the parks, walked from dawn to dusk every day, slept very little but it was oh so worth it!!! It was the first vacation I have ever taken where I exercised every single day and ate reasonably. It felt good to be in control and not blow it!!! <br /><br />I did several videos for Lifetime and here's one reflecting on the changes in my life. The quality of the video isn't the greatest but the feelings are real and the memories will last forever.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxB-8YE4xjKHgSEjZWKF5c9x6U5ca47UlVBoQS0U-0yJcYS5OMSrLqFBh5fEEOgbxiQXrsbU7FuxV-FEYmdrQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-63175852964673556072008-07-23T12:16:00.000-07:002008-07-23T12:24:21.675-07:00Girls Trip 08 - Grand Haven, MI<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-U91K5I9DmqaYF8GPTqIQKPU7Vw-e6icjpVDefr3WG6QdoZD2L3Tr1_BTPzXMp9-18kUWaMlzx-v7J0tQTN6hMi9g1aQDjY39NOMYBvqFGNkOZx1emtx9w4EHK4c2z_-fHqHwff3qfyl6/s1600-h/Sunset.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226292327191704850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-U91K5I9DmqaYF8GPTqIQKPU7Vw-e6icjpVDefr3WG6QdoZD2L3Tr1_BTPzXMp9-18kUWaMlzx-v7J0tQTN6hMi9g1aQDjY39NOMYBvqFGNkOZx1emtx9w4EHK4c2z_-fHqHwff3qfyl6/s200/Sunset.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2z_LCT7M2OTt_heMM4ANM542rR0t5_N8siw3s7p0bMFlx2KYSyDhYVJcaoK90EzcUrbzI7deEXkFy6T2-lMPAk2E0yXdwjaGJrQJhAAf5vYFqKKSvTWqGnymrfuxZfjBdQ7FJiPunT7nB/s1600-h/Grand+Haven+08.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226291806298554898" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2z_LCT7M2OTt_heMM4ANM542rR0t5_N8siw3s7p0bMFlx2KYSyDhYVJcaoK90EzcUrbzI7deEXkFy6T2-lMPAk2E0yXdwjaGJrQJhAAf5vYFqKKSvTWqGnymrfuxZfjBdQ7FJiPunT7nB/s200/Grand+Haven+08.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I spent the last two days with eight girlfriends who graduated from High School together. Every summer we get together and take a two or three day trip. We've been doing it for around 20 years and have a great time every year. This year.... Grand Haven, MI. It's a lovely town on Lake Michigan. I took over 100 pictures but here's a few of my favorites!</div></div><br /> One is a lovely sunset (one of my favorite things) and the other is a pictures of us girls!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-63020820794826708172008-07-16T15:06:00.000-07:002008-07-16T15:11:10.536-07:00Pepper<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBsoGaHxSAR_8T7uC8QIf0-PMKuK16rMWtrt5lD5Y2zHRoyEzYLAkZyXjzMn67ycfN8QGYcSzOC5vT1klpZNBO5PQSsAwDnRL9ZiMhAXTLB5a1QP07Kql-4WoCBu2sk4UUjlIgdKYXjIH/s1600-h/Pepper1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223737179159607762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBsoGaHxSAR_8T7uC8QIf0-PMKuK16rMWtrt5lD5Y2zHRoyEzYLAkZyXjzMn67ycfN8QGYcSzOC5vT1klpZNBO5PQSsAwDnRL9ZiMhAXTLB5a1QP07Kql-4WoCBu2sk4UUjlIgdKYXjIH/s200/Pepper1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sad to say that I made the difficult decision tonight to have Pepper put to sleep. She has been part of my life for almost 16 years and had been going downhill in recent months. <br /><br />I miss her already but know it was the right thing to do. Chloe and I are very sad to tonight. We'll be ok but not right now.<br /><br />- n -Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-18919123672623204522008-07-12T09:25:00.000-07:002008-07-12T09:39:10.614-07:00Team Milan is Getting Smaller!!!!!Not in the number of participants...we're adding members...getting close to fifty people. The getting smaller refers to the weight loss of course. The group weighing in at my house this morning did a great job. Many people with BIG numbers (including yours truly). It looks like we will be really close to having lost 600 pounds as a group. Pretty remarkable huh???<br /><br /><br />I FINALLY had a great week. I lost 6.8 pounds for a total of 80.3 pounds since January. It feels so great to see results when I am working so hard. My goal for two weeks (this past week and this coming week) was to lose 6.5 pounds because I am going away with some girls from High School and wanted to be able to say I have lost 80 pounds. Met my first goal in one week. Cool! My next goal was to lose another 10 pounds by the wedding and I am confident I will be able to accomplish that. (maybe more???) Gotta remember this so when I have a slow week I will not be so frustrated and get so down on myself.<br /><br /><br />I took measurements two months ago and decided to take them again. In a little over two <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">months</span> I have lost 18 1/2 inches from my body. This really helped me this week when I was struggling. Just knowing that <em>something </em>was changing made it a little easier to deal with the slow weight loss. <br /><br /><br />Going to the Tiger game tomorrow with some friends. Supposed to be a nice day and will be a nice way to celebrate a weight loss success (without food of course)!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-85292936416463561872008-06-30T07:12:00.000-07:002008-06-30T07:49:01.291-07:00Dieting while away from home.....I failed!!!I went to a conference in Nashville, Tennessee this weekend. It was a great conference and I was able to spend time with some fellow administrators. We stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. This place was like it's own little world. I had a blast but was not successful with my weight loss efforts. They had a fitness center and pool so the good news is that at least I did work out each day. In the past I probably wouldn't even know there WAS a fitness center.<br /><br /><br />Bad news is that I ate and drank WAYYYYYYY too much. I think I deceived myself into thinking I "did ok" and didn't overeat but getting home last night and stepping on the scale this morning said something else. I am frustrated beyond belief with myself. I know the big thing for me is the portion size. It's also not being able to accurately count calories and guessing what the numbers are. I just can't figure out why my self control isn't under "control" and why when I am in a social setting that I just don't maintain the same control I have when I am home.<br /><br /><br />I am freaking out over the Disney trip since it's for seven days. If I cannot successfully handle a weekend, how will I even begin to handle a week. I need a plan and I need it NOW!!!!! I am attaching several video clips from this weekend that I used for my weekly Lifetime video. It'll show what great workout facilities they have. <br /><br /><br />This morning....back at it......getting back on track is hard to do......fun and dieting need to go together......I can't figure it out yet though......darn!!!<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx_RqlE9o_3wnPsJgWw642yKJm9v949uvO9aUnQWDhyX6B_oAE7GUO-BRMN98Knjfo31bCMeJvddBOTVZR7Ig' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzLBDl6kDEe_1j4RGNoz39Sh-9NpNhwdIt6jS6cy80Jiz-kYe9YXQ-tyQmtEgpGnGcKxqxkFitXfMfjBIgfuw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-56737466537027430792008-06-25T19:29:00.000-07:002008-06-25T19:32:47.064-07:00Lifetime Visitors<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXmoWtBBQPITvu7nrz3_3zGELMXI5UxD-oFIgMUONbaQ-Ov5BsXITfwpZ0c-bosqvZgNtooD16jsCpjmSggurW5kWgf9yJ7zFz6xkrgiGG2r80RbIkZui3yJVH_4rlY0hRKwWsu9DQhIw/s1600-h/MilanPicture%5B1%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216012062961219474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXmoWtBBQPITvu7nrz3_3zGELMXI5UxD-oFIgMUONbaQ-Ov5BsXITfwpZ0c-bosqvZgNtooD16jsCpjmSggurW5kWgf9yJ7zFz6xkrgiGG2r80RbIkZui3yJVH_4rlY0hRKwWsu9DQhIw/s320/MilanPicture%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here's a picture of Mike, Dawn, and Ruben who visited me last week. They were great to work with and I hope they will come back to Milan again one day!!!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-73040879186831314262008-06-21T11:44:00.000-07:002008-06-21T12:05:28.542-07:00What a Week!!!I had another incredible opportunity this week!!! For two days my house was "invaded" by people who work with Lifetime. One was a dietician by the name of Dawn Jackson Blatner who works as a consultant for Lifetime. The others were a film crew and producer. The purpose of their visit was to create a series of ten short videos for the web site about nutrition and healthy eating. Dawn looked in my pantry, frig, freezer..... She created a series of new meals for me to try. She even came up with an eight week plan to help step up my weight loss efforts. It was a blast. I learned so much from Dawn and I sort of felt like a movie star!!! The videos will air on the Lifetime site throughout the summer. I am so very fortunate and blessed to have the opportunity to meet, learn from, and work with so many incredible people throughout this experience. I wonder what's next??? Can't wait to see!!!<br /><br />NancyNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-33055564050051136872008-05-27T09:01:00.000-07:002008-05-27T09:09:12.198-07:00This is COOL!!!Check out this web site Tony sens us: www.mapmyrun.com It lets you put in your address and plot out various walking.biking/running routes. So far I have a short one mile route and a longer bike route in case I decide to ride my bike to school. <br /><br /><br />nNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-27791070638434609332008-05-27T08:57:00.001-07:002008-05-27T08:57:44.402-07:00Bike route to school and home<iframe src="http://js.mapmyfitness.com/embed/blogview.html?r=fa0ca342d719729149c99be55e49b9c9&u=e&t=run" height="700px" width="100%" frameborder="0"><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/ride/united-states/mi/milan/316598560040">To school and home</a><br/><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/find-ride/united-states/mi/milan">Find more Bike Rides in Milan, Michigan</a></iframe><!-- MMF PARTNER TOOL -->Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152734846354107317.post-1103684967159816402008-05-27T08:29:00.000-07:002008-05-27T08:30:07.941-07:00One mile<iframe src="http://js.mapmyfitness.com/embed/blogview.html?r=65116ddd0bda7c43498a005ef8434a43&u=e&t=run" height="500px" width="350px" frameborder="0"><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/walk/united-states/mi/milan/107789604926">Short one mile route</a><br/><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/find-walk/united-states/mi/milan">Find more Walks in Milan, Michigan</a></iframe><!-- MMF PARTNER TOOL -->Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03523291804639533536noreply@blogger.com0