Thursday, May 23, 2013

Maryee's Posts

Calculating Weight Loss

I am arming myself with a new toolkit in my battle to lose weight and get in shape. It's time to turn to the pros - those who have more knowledge, can figure out the ins and outs of things and just spit out the correct information. Someone who can step in and do all the necessary calculations for me and just show me the results so I know what to... Read moreChevron

Food Journaling for Weight Loss

As the winter months linger on, in order to get through these last weeks without totally zeroing out on my weight loss accomplishment, I decided it's time to employ some tools to keep me on track. Exercise has been far and few between during these winter months and I've regained four of the 15 pounds I had lost  --- something I worried would... Read moreChevron

Valentine's Day: Not for Chocolate Lovers Over 40

Picture this: red streamers hanging down from the ceiling over a table covered with a red tablecloth and sprinkled intermittently with pink and red hearts; red heart shaped balloons, filled with helium, tied to the backs of each chair; a heart-shaped puffed pastry stuffed with vanilla cream and topped with sliced strawberries sits on the center of... Read moreChevron

Weight Loss Attempt - Part II

It's fifteen days into the new year; time for a check in. I had gained a few pounds during the holiday stretch from Thanksgiving through New Year's - though I did my best to get in a short run or two when there were unusual breaks in the cold weather. Overall, I gained about 2-3 pounds and I must say, now that I am used to stepping on the scale... Read moreChevron

New Year Assessment

It's New Year's Day. I've made my resolutions. I am committed to reaching the weight loss goal that I set out last year and didn't quite meet.   But first, it's time to make an assessment to see where I am, how far I've come and where I need to go.  One year ago I pledged to lose 40 pounds. I didn't quite make it, but I did lose 15... Read moreChevron