January 14, 2009

Waistband Stretcher


For the quitter in all of you

Seriously, yall. Don't do it. It's not worth it. Save yourselves! Keep this item as far away from your homes as you possibly can. Instead, invest in a decent pair of shoes and take a long walk. Repeat.

As someone said it more eloquently than I ever could: "The weight loss battle is simple. Eat less. Move more."

January 2009 Gratitude Journal:
Thursday 1 January: Today I'm grateful for family and friends who are willing to make the long trek to my home to celebrate the New Year with us.
Friday 2 January: Today I'm grateful for the pretty light blue sweater I'm wearing thats bringing sunshine to a gloomy January day.
Saturday 3 January: Today I'm grateful for the love and laughter of my daughters - they really are my pride and joy.
Sunday 4 January: Today I'm grateful for God's everlasting mercy and grace. Without it, I shudder to think of where I'd be.
Monday 5 January: Today I'm grateful for weight loss and maintenance blogs that give me valuable information.
Tuesday 6 January: Today I'm grateful for good hand lotion. Constant hand washing and harsh soap have done a number on my skin.
Wednesday 7 January: Today I'm grateful for the anticipated arrival of Spring and the longer days and flowers it's sure to bring.
Thursday 8 January: Today I'm grateful for good health and knowing it will only improve as I continue my weight loss efforts.
Friday 9 January: Today I'm grateful for my mother and her love for me. Happy Birthday, Ma!
Saturday, 10 January: Today I'm grateful for tasty cheeseburgers from Ruby Tuesday.
Sunday, 11 January: Today I'm grateful for Marigold, and his awesome willingness to be the strong head of our household and father to our Flowers.
Monday, 12 January: Today I'm grateful for my new shiny jewel-colored bracelet off the clearance rack at Macy's. Just looking at it makes me happy.
Tuesday, 13 January: Today I'm grateful for increased clients at work. Can you say job security?
Wednesday, 14 January: Today I'm grateful for my iPod Shuffle. Though small, it has brought me many hours of musical satisfaction.



3 comments:

RunToTheFinish said...

they do get you with that added coupon don't they!! That's why I bought the second jar!!

Man fiber whore that's funny

Confessions of a Wandering Soul said...

I immensely enjoyed reading your gratitute journal. Looking forward to more gratitutes :).

Blooming Orchid said...

Thanks, RunToFinish and Wandering Soul. I'll keep 'em coming!