nataliejo's diary: Moving, flowing, grooving forward... change is coming...

[sunnydee]

Congrats on your brisk walk. Walking really rejuvenates the mind and uplifts the spirit. It's wonderful, isn't it??
Be careful going out alone in the dark! Stick to the day time walking, girl.

 

[nataliejo]

Hey JESS!!

Natalie- thats really cool that you get along so well with your stepsister. MY stepsister actually friggin made out with my last boyfriend... Oh, I was pissed. So, he was a goner, and she and I don't really talk other than family functions now... hm. lol... ANyways, congrats on the two pounds!! Thats awesome. I think that, uh, I mighta gained two pounds last week, . Help me!! I'm so jealous of the resolve you have to do this.. give me some tips hun!

I actually ate horribly today Jess, so those two pounds I lost.. I am probably going to gain back! BUT I went walking after a while. Realized I can't let this go, can't let a little slip up or EVEN big one take me down for the count. So I walked ...

I can't believe your step-sister did that .. I would trust her till the end of time...never ...

best wishes
love yas
natalie jo
Always

 

[nataliejo]

Did it again, slip up, but resolve to walk!

That's awesome Natalie Jo!!! Walking in black ice and working up a sweat for 32 minutes!!!!!!! That is fantastic.

You know, I haven't put a number on how much I need to lose, but I have instead based my journey on fitting into a certain pair of jeans in my wardrobe. They are hot, and I don't think I could get them over a knee at the minute, so they are my motivation. I haven't put a number on my weight loss goal because I am bad at numbers and from that I mean I would get depressed if I didn't get to that number, so the jeans, well they are here, and I know they are bloody small (well, alot smaller than me) so if I can fit them , I mean WHEN I can fit them, well, that will be awesome.

I too am not close to my family - am not well liked. It is sad for me around christmas. My brother lives within walking distance from me but we don't see each other. My family really consists of friends who have become like family. But this time of year is always tough for me. Since I was 13 I spent christmas with other peoples families, and as soon as I was working and financially independent, I used to spend christmas somewhere new and travelled, always on my own. Only when I met my husband who is extremely close to his family, did I start spending christmas with his family. That has been a very difficult adjustment for me as when you are not used to a 'family christmas' you can feel very stressed and out of place. I still suffer from panic attacks about it, but just have to breathe, and get on with it.

So am thinking of you,
Frankie

Hey Frankie,
So I am still smiling after making some major slip ups ... I probably have gained those two pounds back ... I decided to go for a walk and reward myself with some Tazo tea I bought from Starbucks ... thats probably the best thing to reward myself with ...a tea bag ...water and one packet of pink sweet n low ...lol

well ttylater hun
love yas
always
natalie jo

 

[nataliejo]

Congrats on your brisk walk. Walking really rejuvenates the mind and uplifts the spirit. It's wonderful, isn't it??
Be careful going out alone in the dark! Stick to the day time walking, girl.

Well I did my day walking SunnyDee .. . thanks hun .. I figured that walking was good for the spirit ...the mind of course is always nice ...rejuvinating is definitely something I would like to do ..and lose of course as well ...

thanks hun for stopping in
love yas
always
natalie jo

 

[nataliejo]

"Today, Today.. What is with Today?!" lol

So Hello everyone,
I love hearing from all of you ...
all of you get me moving ... thanks everyone for stopping in and writing ...

You hold me accountable, and thats important...

so I slipped I ate things I shouldn't have and some of that was seven pieces of Godiva chocolate, icks ..
BUT I was depressed at first ... thought ...there is no hope ...
and than I decided I was going to go for a walk!
AND I DID! I went for a 37 minute walk, not so brisk, but did sweat it up... had to take my winter hat off and drank tons of water a long my way ... I must look like a nut ...walking in winter ...jacket, boots ... my socks kept coming down ...and off ...so I had to stop three times to take off my boot a little and pull my socks back up .. I am going to buy some winter anklet socks today .. I am wearing my summer socks, probably not the best idea! lol
so I don't have to stop again, the thicker socks are going to be an expenditure tonight ..and I am buying my wonderful niece a gift or two tonight ... along with some special stuff for the bathroom ... I am really happy I went for that walk ..even though I was down and out ..even though I may gain the two pounds back ..its not going to stop me from trying to learn how to control my diet ...and learn how to walk everyday ..irregardless of what happens!

love you guys oh so much ..
love yas
always
natalie jo

 

[frankie1]

That's fantastic Natalie Jo - 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!

You go girl!!

Frankie

 

[sunnydee]

Good job! Have fun buying socks. Haha. I think socks are the best things ever.

 

[nataliejo]

I am on it again!

That's fantastic Natalie Jo - 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!

You go girl!!

Frankie

You are not going to believe this Frankie! I am taking a 1 hour and a 1/2 walk tomorrow to 2 hours.

I am all gittery about it ..can't wait!

yea!!!!!
love yas
always
natalie jo

 

[nataliejo]

Socks!

Good job! Have fun buying socks. Haha. I think socks are the best things ever.

Ok, so SunnyDee, the socks didn't happen! My debit card didn't work for it. I only could buy two things ...so thus ...

it stunk lol
but I will go tomorrow .. I think the deposit went in today and it won't let me use the card ... oh welll ...such is life


thanks hun although
the socks I did pick out were my fave...

ttylater
love yas
always
natalie jo

 

[Omega]

Hi Natalie Jo

I am pleased that you are back into the swing of going out to do regular walks. And the plan to do a one and a half to two hours walk is absolutely brilliant.

I always think that I have two ways to make a day a good weight loss day.

The first is by being food with my food.
The second is by doing a long walk.

No matter how bad I am with my food - I never think of it as having been a bad day if I have been good with my walk. Obviously if I am good with both I get very pleased with myself - since this is obviously best.

It is great that you have such a nice step-family. We all enjoy loving others and being loved. Families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - the important thing is not the traditional relationship titles - but the fact that people love and care for each other.

Take care
Love
Margaret

 

[nataliejo]

Hi Natalie Jo

I am pleased that you are back into the swing of going out to do regular walks. And the plan to do a one and a half to two hours walk is absolutely brilliant.

I always think that I have two ways to make a day a good weight loss day.

The first is by being food with my food.
The second is by doing a long walk.

No matter how bad I am with my food - I never think of it as having been a bad day if I have been good with my walk. Obviously if I am good with both I get very pleased with myself - since this is obviously best.

It is great that you have such a nice step-family. We all enjoy loving others and being loved. Families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - the important thing is not the traditional relationship titles - but the fact that people love and care for each other.

Take care
Love
Margaret

Margaret!
Guess What I bought for my new creaming regime...

I bought
Gold Bond Ultimate: healing sking therapy lotion: Aloe, with Vitamins A,C, and E. So I figured this one was good for what I needed ..
what do you think?

Well I didnt go for the walk ..but might go for a thirty minute walk later ..

I only have eaten one meal today
Bagel with Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese
two pieces of cheese with wheat crackers. And two Hazelnut Wafers. Thats it .. I did have some juice, but very watered down and than when I was drinking half, put more water in ...

Saturday my sister and I are hoping to go ice skating ...which should be really tuff on my calves and legs ...and than we plan to go to karaoke to sing ... I shall have fun on Saturday .. I will report about it on Sunday morning ...but I will be back later to report on whether I went for a walk today .. I think I am going to go for one tonight
I know that I shouldn't ...but night walking is ...better than nothing .. I will just stay as much as I can on the lit roads ..

ttylater hun
love yas
always
natalie jo

 

[Omega]

Hi Natalie Jo

The cream sounds good.

Are you taking any vitamins and supplements for your skin?

I take a multivitamin that includes zinc (which I understand is good for the skin) plus omega 3 and starflower oil.

I addition my skin benefits because I drink my water (2 litres). Do you manage to get through 2 litres or 64 fl ounces of water?

I hope that you get out for your walk. I have done over 12 miles now today (a real glutton for punishment).

Take care
Love
Margaret

 

[ABBAgirl]

Hi NJ
Wow, skating and karaoke! Sounds like a marvelous time, indeed! You are fortunate to have a sis who is so much fun. I am not close to mine at all, but my Mom generally fills the gap! Er...not that we have ever gone to karaoke together! LOL Wish I could join you! DH is revamping our MySpace page with some of our music on it. If you ever want to have a listen, you can find us at Skyrocket99 on MySpace. I never go there, so I confess I don't even know what state it is in ! LOL

Good on ya for your walking, and the skating definitely gives a great workout...

cheers
janice

 

[Jess393]

I have NEVER learned to skate. Or ski, or snowboard, lol. I live in Montana for crying out loud! You'd think I would know this stuff... *sigh*
ANyways, hope you ended up having a good nightwalk!

 

[nataliejo]

Creaming regime?

Hi Natalie Jo

The cream sounds good.

Are you taking any vitamins and supplements for your skin?

I take a multivitamin that includes zinc (which I understand is good for the skin) plus omega 3 and starflower oil.

I addition my skin benefits because I drink my water (2 litres). Do you manage to get through 2 litres or 64 fl ounces of water?

I hope that you get out for your walk. I have done over 12 miles now today (a real glutton for punishment).

Take care
Love
Margaret

Margaret?
When do I use the cream? Like do I use it before I excersize? or when I am going to bed? When do I use it?

The cream is a little confusing, because it is to help the skin kind of like bring repair in a way and bring elasticity back into the skin ...

but ...when is the best time to put it on?


ttylater hun
love yas
always lol I love the smilies!
natalie jo

 

[nataliejo]

Hi NJ
Wow, skating and karaoke! Sounds like a marvelous time, indeed! You are fortunate to have a sis who is so much fun. I am not close to mine at all, but my Mom generally fills the gap! Er...not that we have ever gone to karaoke together! LOL Wish I could join you! DH is revamping our MySpace page with some of our music on it. If you ever want to have a listen, you can find us at Skyrocket99 on MySpace. I never go there, so I confess I don't even know what state it is in ! LOL

Good on ya for your walking, and the skating definitely gives a great workout...

cheers
janice

Instead of Skating we are going to the movies ... The reason is because ...not enough time ...but we are still going to karaoke ...

My grandmother ...for some strange and wierd reason ...wants to really take Joanna out for dinner, but that probably is because she travels the world and makes millions of dollars, just a guess ...
She is stuck with me, because Joanna won't go unless I am there! lmao
So I get a free lunch ...always nice!

But I have to put up with the pretentious grandmother ...who really doesn't want to have anything to do with the black sheep of the family! lol
Janice I think I might go write my paper and go for a walk ..

ttylater hun
love yas
natalie jo

 

[nataliejo]

I have NEVER learned to skate. Or ski, or snowboard, lol. I live in Montana for crying out loud! You'd think I would know this stuff... *sigh*
ANyways, hope you ended up having a good nightwalk!

You have never skated! Wow, girly! You have never skiied either, thats a huge sport around here ... lol

Thats the big ta do ...around NH Maine and MASS and Vermont ... lol

thats because we are in the mountains and get so much snow ...probably ...

anyway ... well I used to go skiing at 275 ... its a work out ..so is skating ...skating kills your lower part of your legs ...the calves ..etc ...your shin bone ...if you are not used to it ...they are both hard and you need to take lessons for them to get going .. I am surprised they don't have an indoor rink at your state ...

I guess one has to go to different states to get different sports ..hmm

well ttylater Jess
love yas
always
natalie jo

 

[nataliejo]

Hey all,

If I get my paper done, I might be able to go for a walk ..
**cross your fingers**

love yas
always
natalie jo

 

[Omega]

Hi Natalie Jo

Hope you manage to get out for that walk.

In all honesty any time that you use the cream is better that not using it at all.

I tend to use it not long before bed.

That way I have got any sweaty exercise well out of the way and also any subsequent bathing done. I kind of take the attitude that the longer it gets to soak into the skin the better.

Take care
Love
Margaret

 

[nataliejo]

Hi Natalie Jo

Hope you manage to get out for that walk.

In all honesty any time that you use the cream is better that not using it at all.

I tend to use it not long before bed.

That way I have got any sweaty exercise well out of the way and also any subsequent bathing done. I kind of take the attitude that the longer it gets to soak into the skin the better.

Take care
Love
Margaret

Good idea Margaret!
I will massage the cream in right before bed ...
I think it would be uncomfortable to walk with it on your stomach .. hmm ...

thanks hun
love yas
natalie jo