I have lost 35 pounds so far this year and I’m on track to hit this goal before the end of the year. No magic bullets….. just tracking all of my food and working out consistently. I am using Sparkpeople.com - the most fabulous free fitness website which I highly recommend to everyone. (if you sign up, say Tamarac2 referred you!)
Shenoa's Life List
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1. be a better wife
2 cheers1,013 people -
2. make the world a better place
2 cheers755 people -
3. travel
1 entry . 1 cheer7,433 people -
4. identify 100 things that make me happy (besides money)
2 entries7,170 people -
5. go to Africa
2 cheers1,567 people -
6. Hike more often
1 cheer38 people -
7. Join the Peace Corps
1 cheer2,393 people -
8. visit every continent
1 cheer1,590 people -
9. lose 100 pounds by this time next year
2 entries . 1 cheer99 people -
10. lose weight
36,394 people -
11. exercise regularly
1 entry10,559 people -
12. see the aurora borealis
1,767 people -
13. raft the colorado river
30 people -
14. have a better relationship with my brother
15 people -
15. Take more pictures
1 entry . 1 cheer14,327 people -
16. visit Greece
875 people -
17. live each day as if it were my last, but learn each day as if I'll live forever
502 people -
18. be an awesome parent
1 entry . 2 cheers4 people -
19. make poverty history
219 people -
20. be a good mother
788 people -
21. Read the Bible
1 entry . 1 cheer3,232 people -
22. live in a French chateau
1 entry . 1 cheer1 person -
23. clean my house
681 people -
24. To live instead of exist
10,899 people -
25. change the world
1 cheer3,317 people -
26. free my home from clutter
16 people -
27. learn how to use photoshop
466 people
How I did it: I was invited to join by a friend who started the group. They originally had about 10 women which felt about right --- one moved away, one stopped coming and I was invited to fill the gap. Read how I did it…
52. A freshly cut Christmas tree.
53. Holiday lights all around our neighborhood.
54. The occasional really good cup of coffee.
55. Snow falling at night time.
56. Being around people who glow with an inner light of joy.
57. A clean house (next step…..declutter!)
58. Watching my son exude confidence when facing challenges.
59. Unexpected warm weather in winter! (being able to go out comfortably in a sweater or short sleeves)
60. My faith in God.
61. Reading PW’s blog
62. Reinventing my future with my husband.
63. Playing cards with my family.
64. Participating in my book club.
65. Christmas cards.
66. Down comforters in the winter.
(Will continue list later!)
It is a dream of mine to stay in a French chateau. Somewhere in the countryside, with either beautiful vineyards or fields around it and plenty of nearby places to explore. I suppose this would work as well in any quaint European locale…..an Italian Villa, Swiss chalet, small castle, etc…. something with the feel of a lot of history, yet also comfy (so somewhat updated), and a great view.
