We are all unique, no one like another. This is why I would like to invite everyone, who is interested in sharing their life journey's and challenges, with our readers to Become a Guest Blogger on A NEW ME!!
It's almost a New Year, wow! Time sure does seem to fly by faster the older I get. In the New Year we have high hopes for the growth and success of the Blog! +Joanne Smith and I have discussed some new things that we are planning to do in the New Year, and we're excited!! Hope you all will be too!!
In 2016 we would like to focus more of becoming a New Overall Person in every aspect..
We need a few people (2-5) to join our family here at A New Me!
In 2016 we want more discussion on various topics that many people can relate to and want to connect with. If you think that you can add to the conversation here and will fit into the focus we have, fill out the form below and let us know why you would be the best fit!!
*Can't wait to hear from you all!!
Showing posts with label guest blogger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label guest blogger. Show all posts
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Important Blog Announcement
Hello Everyone! I hope that your day is going well. Just wanted to make a few announcements from the Blog this morning.
Over the past month or so this blog, The New Me, has grown!! More visitors are stopping by regularly and becoming more interactive.
First of all, I wanted to Thanks those who visit, share, and Google+ our posts. It means a lot!!! :) I hope to see you all become more interactive and tell us what you want to read here! We really want to post content that you want to read and learn.
Secondly, I would like to remind you all to join us in A New Me Challenge, starting June 1st. Make yourself accountable and try something new to becoming a healthier & happier you. Share your progress as we hope to stay motivated and share ours with you!
and Finally, but most important, I would like to thank Joanne (here publicly) for jumping into blogging and sharing some awesome posts the past few months!! AND I would like to announce that she will no longer be blogging as a GUEST because she is now a co-owner in this blog in my eyes!!! :)
*Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!
Over the past month or so this blog, The New Me, has grown!! More visitors are stopping by regularly and becoming more interactive.
First of all, I wanted to Thanks those who visit, share, and Google+ our posts. It means a lot!!! :) I hope to see you all become more interactive and tell us what you want to read here! We really want to post content that you want to read and learn.
Secondly, I would like to remind you all to join us in A New Me Challenge, starting June 1st. Make yourself accountable and try something new to becoming a healthier & happier you. Share your progress as we hope to stay motivated and share ours with you!
and Finally, but most important, I would like to thank Joanne (here publicly) for jumping into blogging and sharing some awesome posts the past few months!! AND I would like to announce that she will no longer be blogging as a GUEST because she is now a co-owner in this blog in my eyes!!! :)
*Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Back on Track
I was a good girl last night and got on the elliptical for 21 minutes. I was jamming out to some good music on Pandora radio and when I finished I swear I sweated for a good hour after. Maybe that was after burn. I am probably going to try some kind of detox this weekend. Even though I haven't gained or lost, I think a good detox would help me get back on track.
I was thinking maybe a juice detox and if I do eat anything, maybe do chicken broth or jello. Does anyone have any ideas they would be willing to share in the comments below. It would be great to know people actually read this blog. So hit me up, leave me a comment.
I was thinking maybe a juice detox and if I do eat anything, maybe do chicken broth or jello. Does anyone have any ideas they would be willing to share in the comments below. It would be great to know people actually read this blog. So hit me up, leave me a comment.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Changing Slowly
So I am still getting on the elliptical; I am jokingly telling everybody it is my torture device, but it isn't really. I feel really good after I get on it, like I have accomplished something for the day. I have been using it in the evening after supper so I can take a shower after I work up a sweat on it.
I have not weighed at all this week because of my monthly visitor. I will probably weigh on Monday morning, maybe if I am only weighing once a week it will be easier to see progress. I usually weigh everyday and I have figured out that is not the way to start the day. I know that number is not a reflection of who I am but I have struggled so much in the past that I let the number define me. If it was what I deemed to be high, I would hate myself that whole day and complain about feeling like a fat sausage. But not anymore, I am changing things slowly. Rome wasn't built in a day and I am not going to lose 50 pounds in a day. I am going to have to work for it and I'm okay with that. We tend to appreciate what we work for....hehehe.
JoAnne
I have not weighed at all this week because of my monthly visitor. I will probably weigh on Monday morning, maybe if I am only weighing once a week it will be easier to see progress. I usually weigh everyday and I have figured out that is not the way to start the day. I know that number is not a reflection of who I am but I have struggled so much in the past that I let the number define me. If it was what I deemed to be high, I would hate myself that whole day and complain about feeling like a fat sausage. But not anymore, I am changing things slowly. Rome wasn't built in a day and I am not going to lose 50 pounds in a day. I am going to have to work for it and I'm okay with that. We tend to appreciate what we work for....hehehe.
JoAnne
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Positivity
The sun is shining and today is a good day....hehe I hear that Ice Cube song in my head...today was a good day. Anyway, I feel pretty good today because I exercised on the elliptical yesterday. Right now I am doing 15 minutes a day until I can work myself up to 30 minutes. My rationalization is that I need to work myself up to 30 minutes after a week then after that try doing it for an hour. I would be happy to listen to any suggestions that anyone might have. All you have to do is leave me a comment in the box below.
I'm also feeling pretty good mentally. My tax money has arrived and I am paying off bills and I have bought some things for my children. I have also gotten into my old storage unit where a good portion of my belongings have been for the past four and half years. This is stuff that I am sifting through, mainly looking for all my old photos and such. My ex will be picking up his things once I am through getting my stuff. I am very proud that I have not cried opening the unit, I am just so happy to see my old things mostly because it has sentimental value not monetary value. Some of this stuff I have been carrying around since I left home at age 17. I feel like all the dust is beginning to settle now as I am truly looking forward to what my new future has to offer.
JoAnne
I'm also feeling pretty good mentally. My tax money has arrived and I am paying off bills and I have bought some things for my children. I have also gotten into my old storage unit where a good portion of my belongings have been for the past four and half years. This is stuff that I am sifting through, mainly looking for all my old photos and such. My ex will be picking up his things once I am through getting my stuff. I am very proud that I have not cried opening the unit, I am just so happy to see my old things mostly because it has sentimental value not monetary value. Some of this stuff I have been carrying around since I left home at age 17. I feel like all the dust is beginning to settle now as I am truly looking forward to what my new future has to offer.
JoAnne
Thursday, January 22, 2015
What to eat?
I am a few days into this weight loss journey, in which I am really trying. I am struggling with the "what to eat portion" of this journey. I have noticed that most quick foods that I can grab running out the door in the morning are processed or they are starchy. I don't know about you but I do believe I could live off potatoes!
I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow and stock up on healthy foods. I have searched the internet and come away with a 30 day meal plan that has options and has food on it that I actually eat. It also gives the recipe and how to prepare it as well. I am going to try to start implementing it today for lunch. An example is I can actually have a black bean burrito for lunch, which is really good because I love black beans. I need to find a recipe for a black bean burger if possible.
I did workout last night. I am hanging in tight with the Pilates door knob exerciser. My thighs and tummy are feeling the burn. I can also feel it in my arms, the bicep part. I have been looking at getting an elliptical soon, but I am still walking when I can and taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator.
Until tomorrow..........................
JoAnne
I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow and stock up on healthy foods. I have searched the internet and come away with a 30 day meal plan that has options and has food on it that I actually eat. It also gives the recipe and how to prepare it as well. I am going to try to start implementing it today for lunch. An example is I can actually have a black bean burrito for lunch, which is really good because I love black beans. I need to find a recipe for a black bean burger if possible.
I did workout last night. I am hanging in tight with the Pilates door knob exerciser. My thighs and tummy are feeling the burn. I can also feel it in my arms, the bicep part. I have been looking at getting an elliptical soon, but I am still walking when I can and taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator.
Until tomorrow..........................
JoAnne
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Pilates are kicking my Butt!
Pilates is a butt kicker. My legs and the abs underneath my stomach are sore but in a good way. I am actually making myself do pilates every night. I am trying to get back on track with my eating though, that is the tough part. I have found that my starch intake is way too high and I have definitely got to start drinking more water.
As for the mental side of things...I keep telling myself that Rome was not built in a day and it will take me time to lose weight. After all, I gained this weight over the span of a decade so if I lose it slowly, I will not gain it back. Have you ever noticed all you have to do is overeat at one meal and you can put on extra weight, it is so easy to gain but so hard to lose??!!
JoAnne
As for the mental side of things...I keep telling myself that Rome was not built in a day and it will take me time to lose weight. After all, I gained this weight over the span of a decade so if I lose it slowly, I will not gain it back. Have you ever noticed all you have to do is overeat at one meal and you can put on extra weight, it is so easy to gain but so hard to lose??!!
JoAnne
Sunday, January 18, 2015
This and That
Today is January 18, 2015. I really messed up yesterday. I do believe I ate everything in sight, but I still managed to exercise yesterday. So, no pounds lost and no pounds gained. My friend Ginny has talked me into doing this blog. I really need to be held accountable for the stupid decisions I make when it comes to eating and exercising. What worked for me in my twenties is not going to work for me at age 40.
In my twenties I could eat Doritos and drink mountain dew for breakfast. If I wanted to lose a five pounds quickly I wouldn't eat after 6pm and I would drink a couple of beers. I can't do that anymore. My body has changed as well as my metabolism. My priorities have changed also. I am at a point in my life where I have no excuses to lose weight. I have a ton of free time on my hands now that I am single, so I can go walking and I can cook the things I need to so I can eat better. My plan is to keep doing the pilates door knob exerciser and walking right now. I want to buy an elliptical at tax time so that while it is cold outside I can hop on that and get a good work out.
A big step for me is I know I need to list my weight. I am not quite ready to share that just yet.....gotta build up the nerve.
JoAnne
In my twenties I could eat Doritos and drink mountain dew for breakfast. If I wanted to lose a five pounds quickly I wouldn't eat after 6pm and I would drink a couple of beers. I can't do that anymore. My body has changed as well as my metabolism. My priorities have changed also. I am at a point in my life where I have no excuses to lose weight. I have a ton of free time on my hands now that I am single, so I can go walking and I can cook the things I need to so I can eat better. My plan is to keep doing the pilates door knob exerciser and walking right now. I want to buy an elliptical at tax time so that while it is cold outside I can hop on that and get a good work out.
A big step for me is I know I need to list my weight. I am not quite ready to share that just yet.....gotta build up the nerve.
JoAnne
Friday, January 16, 2015
Guest Bloggers
Hey Everyone,
I'm so sorry that I haven't been around much; BUT it's a New Year & TIME to get things done!!
Recently, I was talking to a friend who has decided she would like to share her journey as well.. SO, she will be blogging here later today. I hope you all welcome her and support her along the way. :)
IF YOU are on a journey of your own and would like to share your story, please let me know!
Hope the new year is going well for you; and I wish all your resolutions are becoming a reality. If not.. Join us on ours!
I'm so sorry that I haven't been around much; BUT it's a New Year & TIME to get things done!!
Recently, I was talking to a friend who has decided she would like to share her journey as well.. SO, she will be blogging here later today. I hope you all welcome her and support her along the way. :)
IF YOU are on a journey of your own and would like to share your story, please let me know!
Hope the new year is going well for you; and I wish all your resolutions are becoming a reality. If not.. Join us on ours!
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