We have officially entered day two of ice world here in Floyd. Ice is weird, unlike snow, you have absolutely no choice but to stay inside. With snow and a lot of determination you can at least go outside or plow your way out, but with ice simply stepping out on your welcome mat requires ice skates.
I'd be lying if I said I was upset about any of this. I'm a homebody through and through and have hours of projects to work on to occupy my time. As long as I have josh, food and the internet, I'm set. Yesterday I spent most of the morning making jewelry! I have a jewelry open house the weekend after next, hosted by my mom (yay!) and I've been busy trying to prepare for that. Want to see?
I love these necklaces so much! I really want to keep the green one.
Later on in the afternoon I started working on some freelance projects as well as a portfolio site. I feel good when I'm productive even though I ended up watching four episodes of LOST last night. That show is addictive! I curse the day I ever started watching it.
As far as exercise, I'm so excited about my GoWear fit. I'm not even kidding. I had to perform surgery on the arm band at the beginning of the week to make it bigger. I left the original band intact for future smaller arms, but needed to extend it by about two inches. Now, I never take it off except for showering. I will post a picture of my funny little extender in case anyone else is having the same issue.
We went for a walk in the woods behind our house on Tuesday and found a pond, a little waterfalls. It's like a whole other world back there. I tracked my calories on the trip and noticed that the walk back up burned major calories. I set a target calorie burn and it's fun to push myself to match the calories.
I also tried out Dancing with the Stars workout DVD. I don't watch the show, but the DVD was a great workout although very hard to keep up with dance moves. Have you guys tried it? I was very sore!
Also, my February 1st weigh-in is approaching! My start weight for January was 290 and my goal for the end of the month is 278. I am over half-way there.
Wow!! Fantastic! Your weight loss for this month is…AMAZING! wow!!! You’re gonna have an amazing, successful year! Don’t give up and keep going! Isn’t it amazing how many calories you burn doing simple, enjoyable little bouts of exercise like walking for a bit? I look at it as a time to be with nature with my husband, a time to connect. Focus on things like that. Exercise keeps my skin young looking too. Sometimes, I don’t want to exercise, then I remember what people say about my lack of facial wrinkles and I get up and go walking, just for vanity’s sake!
and..I think the necklaces are BEAUTIFUL!! they are sooooo much prettier than things you see in the malls! WOW! I would love to see more jewelry, you are talented, talented, talented!!!! much love and happiness your way, Susan
Gorgeous necklaces. Do you have a website you sell from?
Thanks for telling us more about the GoWear fit, sounds like a great product to have in your arsenal.
Also what are your thoughts on the exercise DVD could you see yourself using it on regular basis or just pull it out when the weathers bad?
I’ve seen the commercial for the Dancing with the Stars DVD and wondered if I could keep up with it! Was it fun??
You should definitely keep those. They are pretty!
Congrats on the weight goal. You are doing great
Your necklaces are gorgeous! What a talent you have!
And way to go on being over half way to your goal! That is awesome!!
Congrats on being over halfway to your goal!
Also, I LOVE that necklace!!!! Are you selling it. If so, where can I buy it!!
Thanks!
Maria
Those necklaces are stunning! I can’t wait to hear more about the GoWear Fit. You’re kind of making me want one…
I love love love those necklaces! You are very talented!
I bought the GoWear Fit yesterday after I read your post about it. I had been looking at for months and I am excited to see how you do with it. Thanks for the tip about the small armband. I saw that I could buy the large armband but it was out of stock so I am stuck with the one that came with it. I hope it isn’t to tight on my arm!
Good luck the rest of the month!
What a great way to get some exercise! I wish I had some beautiful scenery like that in my backyard!
Hey, I randomly came across your blog and saw the gorgeous necklaces you made! Would you be willing to create duplicates of them? I’d love to own a replica your creations!
Please let me know if you have a website (and if not, check out http://www.etsy.com).
I recently found your blog after you interviewed Tyler from 344pounds.com. I wanted to thank you for reviewing the wear fit device. I bought one and started wearing it today. I will post on my blog about my experience with it. Well just thought I would pop in and say hello.
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Tom
Hey,
I quite like the idea of a dance type work out…a few friends of mine are doing Zumba – http://www.zumba.com/us/ and..well..they actually look ridiculously hilarious when working out to this. Not really the type of work out video to do if you have flatmates. But it also looks FUN..and exercise should be fun, right?
Anyhow, only recently discovered your blog/website and I think it’s fab. Keep up the good work
Yes! I got Dancing with the Stars DVD to mix it up a bit (wii fit, wii active and Curves). DWTS is REALLY difficult to keep up with. I thought I was missing something or just off. Glad it’s not just me.
Good luck with your weigh-in!! I can’t wait to see what results you’ve got in store. I’ve been in the same place you are now (I started out at 350 lbs), and I’m feeling excited about goals being met all over again! lol
…And the necklaces are great. I’d want to wear them all as one giant piece, but I’m a weirdo hippie like that. haha
How awesome that you found that little adventure behind your house! I think you should take some pictures next time…so I can live vicariously through you. :p
Also, LOVE your jewelry. You really have found your niche!
Congrats on your amazing weight loss this month. What an great accomplishment. And very inspirational!
P.S. I fell upon your blog a few days ago, and LOVE it!
I found your website and I am anxious to see how you do with the gowear fit – I want one but shudder at the cost right now…
I bought the body bugg after I read how excited you were and did some research – mine appeared in the mail yesterday and I thought you (or someone else I was reading) sadi they were the same thing. I’m confused about why you had to chaneg the arm band – didn’t yours come with a large strap? The body bugg straps are pretty big and I have large flabby arms.
So, i just came across your blog and I’m thinking about doing the same thing. I really like spending time on the computer and if i start becoming dedicated to a blog I think that might motivate me to start being healthy.
anyways I just want to say that I’m proud of you and I like your creative quirkiness.
Love the necklace so pretty!! Is there a way to purchase your designs from Canada? Good luck with the weigh in….you can totally do this! Make 2010 your year and make it happen!!! Your Canadian Cheerleader, Tammy
I love your jewelry, and just wanted to say great job on your weight loss. I too am trying t “retire” my weight of 15o lbs.. not an easy task so blogging is helping me stay accountable plus it is a great diversion. I am new to blogging and I aspire to have it much more organized fun to visit soon. would love to have you opinion!
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.
~Cheri
You have inspired me. I have tried so long to lose. I am going to purchase one of those arm bands and get serious about losing weight. Good luck.
My mother would adore that green one! I personally love the purple and black one! Great work!
Hey…Love the jewelry. So cute!
I actually bought the Dancing with the stars workout DVD but haven’t done it yet. Glad to hear its a good workout. Hoping maybe my high school show choir days will prove useful..lol.
Keep up the good work!
morgan
I want those two necklaces! They are AMAZING! Thought about posting your stuff for sale on the blogsite?
I am LOVING my GoWearFit! I need to see how you rigged the armband though. Mine is fine during the day but at night it cuts into me.
Just found your blog and like it a lot: your approach is exactly what I write about today – treating yourself well and knowing you deserve to look good is the best way to motivate a healthier lifestyle… This jewlery would be a good start…