Today is my official starting day!  I’m wiping the slate clean, starting with a goal to lose 25 lbs in six weeks.  My husband and I have a trip planned to go to New Orleans for Mari Gras where we will stay at a friends house, and I really want to try to get 25 lbs off by then.  I know that’s quite a goal, but I think I can do it.  I usually lose quite a bit the first week when I get back on track, and then after that, I hope to lose about 2 to 3 lbs per week.

So far, I’m doing well, had a mini bagel and light cream cheese for B-fast.  Plan to go for a walk later when it warms up, and I already have my lunch and dinner planned out for the day.  I’m thinking of starting Weight Watchers again.  They have a new program out called the New Momentum Program.  Still not sure, if I want to do that, or just do it on my own, either way, I’ve made up my mind and it’s going to happen.

Hope everyone had an awesome holiday season and Happy New Year!!

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Then hop on over to Mile High Mamas!  She’s offering several chances to win.  I know I personally, have been dying to get my hands on a new Wii just for the purpose of being able to buy and try out Wii Fit, so this is a perfect opportunity for me.  I hope I win!!

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One of the great things I previously mentioned about Steven’s job is the fact they started him on insurance immediately following being hired.  That’s just usually unheard of, most places require that you be with the company for atleast 3 to 6 months.  And it was definitely something that we needed.  After the first of the year, I’m planning on getting an appointment with an internist for a complete physical, bloodwork, the whole nine yards.  It’s been well over a year, and I know that it is so important I keep a check on things.

On the downside, this company doesn’t offer very good life insurance.  They do for the employee, but not the dependents.  So, I am on the market for life insurance.  I’ve considered term life insurance, but just not sure which route to go.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Just wanted to touch base with everyone.  I’m still maintaining my weight, so no gains or losses to report.  We are just busy preparing for the holidays.  To be honest, I’ll be glad when it’s over.  Money is tight this year, so Steven and I won’t be getting each other anything for Christmas this year.  Atleast, nothing big like one of those cool tv lifts for our flat panel (maybe income tax time).  We are just more or less concetrating on stuff for the kids.  Which is fine with me.

Steven has been working for a brand new casino in a town about an hour north of here.  He was previously working in Baton Rouge, but we just couldn’t see ourselves moving there.  This other casino was offering some great incentives (higher base pay, immediate insurance, etc), so he just couldn’t pass it up.  Turns out the schools are great there too, and there is one in particular that has special education classes set up for autistic children.  Not sure if I had mentioned this before on this blog, but my 7 year old son, Christopher was diagnosed with autism at the age of five.  This school would be a perfect solution for us.  So we are preparing to move after the first of the year.

But right now, we are just trying to get through and enjoy the holidays, and trying not to let the stresses of money dampen our Christmas spirit.  Today we are putting up our outside decorations, so I’m excited about that, maybe I’ll post a picture later.  Until then…I’m out!

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I stumbled across a great website I’d like to share with you guys.  Dean Tornabene’s Lookcut is a great resource for weight loss news, articles and amazing dietary supplements and products.  It has a plethora of information.  I particularly found his section on Weight Loss Myths very interesting.  And he has a Weight Loss Article index with a comprehensive list of weight loss topics.  Anything thing from, how to tackle belly fat to how you can minimize weight gain during the holidays (something I am totally interested in).  He also has a monthly newsletter you can subscribe to that provides weight loss secrets. tips on healthy living, long term weight loss insights that will help keep you on the inside track to permanent change.

Here’s a brief list of some of the dietary supplements he offers and I’m very interested in trying:

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What’s also great is he offers a 7 day trial offer of some of his products.  The Slim Burst/Cst Boost combo trial package is only $2.95 for S&H.  Another product that also caught my eye, since I never get enough veggies and fruits into my diet, is the Body Glo Superfood.  It has over 70 natural ingredients, with a full spectrum of fruits and veggies.  Definitely something I would love to try and the price is very reasonable, the only complaint I have is I can’t find anything on each product page about how long the supply lasts.  I might be missing something though.

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