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Weigh in - Week 8

I forgot to report my weekly news on Sunday...I lost 1.2 lbs!  I think that I HAVE truly changed the way I look at food and consume it.  Lifestyle change takes commitment and patience!  I was told that when you lose slowly, you are losing fat vs. muscle.  I'm OK with that! 

Yesterday I packed up my winter/fall clothes and unpacked my spring/summer clothes...what a fun, rewarding project!  Several items that I "packed up" at the end of summer last year that were too tight...actually fit much better!  I cannot wait until the next "swap out"...I KNOW I will be forced to donate clothing that will be TOO LARGE!  How's that for positive thinking!

Build Project Update #3

Our architectural drawings went before the LDR Committee yesterday for final approval…ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO!!! Below is the artists color rendering of the house.

Our next step is permits through Placer County building department.  My understanding is that this could be as fast as 1 week or as long as 8 weeks…depends on the snow melt I guess!  We are still targeting a July 1st to “break ground”…we’ll see.  I am learning that you have to be flexible! 

Matt has Wheels! Watch out!!

That's right...Matt has a new car!  2005 Honda Civic!  Yes...he does fit!

He loves his new ride and we love the gas mileage...35 mpg!  Now all he has to do is pass his behind the wheel driving test on May 31st...no pressure! He actually is a very good driver and a pleasure to drive with!

Knitters that love dogs...

OK...just on my favorite knitting website and there is a yarn spinnery that will spin your trusted dogs fur into yarn!!!  That's right yarn!!!  You now can have a scarf, mittens and a hat to match your canine friend!!!  What will they think of next?  Apparently there is no odor or fleas!  Am I the only one that finds this hysterical?  I think I may start collecting my pups fur for a cozy sweater!

Weigh in week 7

Here's my weekly weigh in blog!  I am down 9.8 lbs in total!  Last week I lost 3 lbs!  I am thrilled.  YAHOO!

I have been a little frustrated the last couple of weeks, as I truly thought that I would see the weight melting off faster!  Everyone tells you that to lose weight you have to eat less and exercise more.  I have been doing that....wouldn't you think it would be melting fast...like an ice cube on hot pavement?  In my case NO!  That said, I know that the weight I am losing slowly will NEVER come back...I will not allow myself to go back to my previous lifestyle!  I love the changes that I am seeing in my body, my self confidence and how I feel. I can now notice the changes when I see photos of myself...

The one thing that has surprised me is, that I have a new found love for Pilates!  My instructor Jaimi has just started teaching private pilates out of her home studio in Mt. View...she is awesome and worth every cent!  I find myself looking forward to working out with her.  Afterwards I feel like I am 20 lbs lighter and 5 inches taller!

So...I continue on my journey...taking a winding path...I find that I can make it up hills, as the path down is easier; and if when there is another hill, I will work hard to climb it...I know I can! I will continue focused down my path toward my ultimate goal of health, longevity and tanquility!