Watercolor Painting

This is my newest watercolor. It is of the ranch, with a storm in the background. It was fun to do; in fact, I may try it again and see if I can get the lighting better on it. I am now working on some blossoms that we are all doing in class, so maybe I will be able to get it done too. It seems like my painting time has dwindled to almost nothing. I need to get myself in gear and get some more done, or I won't have any for this years fair. I didn't put any in last year because I didn't have any that I thought would work. I hope I can get something ready!

Weight up-date

Well, lets just say that, for now, I am not in the running for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but, I am seeing a little progress. We have been going for three weeks now, and I've lost 5 pounds, which to some is nothing, but to me, it's a big deal. Mainly because I have lost something! Doing this is making me realize just how long I have been abusing myself. It is time to take control and get back to where I need to be. I am watching and stopping myself from the bad habits more and more each day. I want this to happen, even if it is slow, because I feel if I see just a little improvement, it is improvement! The other people in this challenge are an inspiration to me, when I see the totals and what others have lost, it makes me want to do better! So, thank you to all of you who are signed up, even if I don't know you. You are helping me and I appreciate it! Now I am going to go on, and hope that there is more to report on next week!

On to a new me!

Well, it's been a week on our weight loss challenge. I have had ups and downs and some yelling at myself for not having enough will power, but I have seen a little weight go off, and that is spurring me on to try harder! Weekends seem the hardest... I guess because we get together more and on Sunday we eat and sleep after church! I am so glad that we are doing this, it will make be feel better and be able to do more and be stronger, which is what I need to get through each day! I am reading some books on how to cook the foods that will help the weight go off, and they are pretty much how I cook anyway, it's the EATING part that I have to control now!!! Anyway, I may not lose the most, but if I lose some, that is a plus in my book!

I don't have too many photo's of me, but this is the "BEFORE" shots. I really hope that the "AFTER" are better!!! Here's to a Healthier, Happier, Thinner me!