Tuesday, January 10, 2012

photo update

  Well here is my first photo update.   I cropped these pictures to get a close up of my face.  I can see a difference.  I am surprised.  I do not see these changes when looking in the mirror, but these photos show a true difference.   It is a slow and steady journey, but here is a little something for a boost to my confidence.  Now if only I could see it in my gut!!!  :)
August 2011 in NC
Jan 1, 2012

Sunday, January 1, 2012

January 1, 2012

Happy New Year!!!!
2011 was a great year.  I took several wonderful vacations Ireland twice, Iceland, a trip to Texas, Philly, and my family reunion in North and South Carolina.   We had a few weddings, theater dates,  times with good friends and a new healthy lifestyle. I won the biggest looser challenge with Tiger, started using myfitnesspal.com, and started a new 30 day health challenge.  I turned 40 and lost 40 pounds in 2011.   I am sure this is not a complete summery of the year, but a good chunk of it. All in All I would call 2011 to be a good year!
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland 2/2011















Tiger, John and I Ireland 2/2011

















Sheep on the Ring of Kerry 2/2011

See how small the roads are in Ireland. 


San Antonio Texas March 2011


Giants Causeway, Ireland April 2011

Lynn at The Giants Causeway 4/2011

First Guinness with Lynn 4/2011

Adam Family Reunion Charleston, SC July 2011

Biltmore August 2011 This is what started my Journey

Grounds of the Biltmore 8/2011

Apple Picking October 2011

Kim and Doug get hitched

Carrie Ann and Gary Pike

Iceland 11/2011

Iceland 

The Northern Lights Iceland, 2011

Holy Crap I am 40!
 What is in store for 2012?
I will continue with my new lifestyle.   I did not start the new year out right.  We were at a party and boy did I eat and drink.   I am sure we will get a walk in because the sun is shining.  Not something we see often in the winter months in Upstate NY.   I really did not make any resolutions. I am on this Journey and it is slow and steady.  I am working on deciding my next mini goal.  

Plans for 2012- I want to go to Alaska.  I want to have continued success on this Journey.  I want o be healthy, happy and enjoy my life with family and friends.  Without them life is not complete.  So check back and see what I am up to for 2012.   Happy New Year everyone!
January 1, 2012

January 1, 2012

January 1, 2012