Blogs by Members of Going for the points

11/10/2013 9:37:02 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

My kids dad helped my daughter get a new (used) car. Things are getting better. And in the long run it will be better because we were starting ... Read more

10/24/2013 7:43:24 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

I asked for a break and I got it. I got a new job!!! I will be making about $2 an hour more than my current job. The hours will suit me be... Read more

10/21/2013 7:12:16 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

Well things have not gotten any better with the car. The place we got the car from is saying we owe almost as much as the car cost when we bough... Read more

10/15/2013 8:24:43 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

I decided I need to do more blog entries - for myself. Put down some of my own struggles and joys. I am dealing with a bit of stress right ... Read more

10/14/2013 7:45:14 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

Last month the weight just came off day after day. This month it is a lot slower. I know that is normal and I need to keep at it. I did th... Read more

10/12/2013 5:07:06 PM, by CHIPLEY_FL

I had to go out to the garage to put some laundry in and decided to give the jump rope a try. My daughter bought one a couple of months ago and ... Read more

10/7/2013 7:34:14 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

My son said he was going to start walking with me. I was not holding out much hope because I get up very early and haven't even been walking for... Read more

10/6/2013 9:04:28 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

I read a great quote yesterday (thank you pinterest for enslaving me) "If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, y... Read more

10/4/2013 8:38:40 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

I am excited because I can tighten my watch by another whole. Watches have always caused me trouble because on top of being over-weight I do hav... Read more

10/3/2013 7:47:44 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

I been sticking with my paleo plan pretty good last month and lost 15 pounds. I have not been having cravings and am generally not very hungry. ... Read more

9/25/2013 7:07:00 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

My son's girlfriend works at Dunkin Doughnuts and brought some to our house again. I gave in the first day but I don't want to make this a h... Read more

9/21/2013 11:18:05 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

It's hard for me to not be happy about this but I have lost 13 pound in the last 18 days. I lost weigh this fast when I was doing the 6 week bod... Read more

9/19/2013 8:18:21 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

My kids got back from their cruise yesterday (they had a great time). When I got home from work my daughter was hungry but didn't want to co... Read more

9/10/2013 8:04:58 PM, by CHIPLEY_FL

The last entry I made was that I lost 30 pounds overnight. I hope no one believed that. I just needed new batteries in my scale. I am still ma... Read more

9/7/2013 8:54:15 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

Quick note: I did not have any surgery or lose a limb. When I got on the scale it said I was down from 229 yesterday to 202 today! I could... Read more

9/4/2013 1:13:17 PM, by CHIPLEY_FL

I have two job interviews today for CNA. I already went to the first one working at at VA nursing home and I have another one in an hour to work... Read more

9/2/2013 11:42:08 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

It has been over a year, but I am back. I put some of the weight back on. About 30 pounds, but have lost about half of that. I am happy I didn... Read more

12/29/2012 11:40:19 AM, by 3PSANDAT

day 1 of many - time is mine to do what I need to take care of myself.... Read more

9/19/2012 9:49:52 AM, by CHIPLEY_FL

We all know dieting in no piece of cake. I myself am a lite eater – as soon as it’s light – I start eating. But what I want to talk about ton... Read more

4/3/2011 7:16:33 PM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

Okay, so I have decided to do P90X again. I borrowed my brother's DVD's today and will start tomorrow. I have started the diet today, and so far ... Read more

1/25/2011 6:42:18 PM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

I haven't weighed myself in years. I KNEW I gained too much weight when my clothes stopped fitting me, and I had to buy new ones. I didn't get ri... Read more

1/18/2011 9:00:36 PM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

I bought the As Seen on TV Pasta Boat and so far have cooked sweet potatoes and pasta with it. I have to say that I absolutely LOVE this! I'm no... Read more

1/17/2011 2:56:52 PM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

So I love my morning coffee and drink it every day. Occassionally I enjoy some afternoon or evening coffee but not very often. Lately, I ha... Read more

1/15/2011 11:33:59 PM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

I've been following this clean eating diet fairly well since January 1st. Recently though, I have been cheating a little bit. While eating clean... Read more

1/9/2011 11:39:25 AM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

Good Morning! So, I have been doing this Hal Higdon's half marathon training program for the past 5 weeks. I can't believe it's already been 5 we... Read more

1/7/2011 7:39:42 PM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

I have been eating "Clean" for the last 7 days. I feel pretty good!! I have also been making more recipes from SparkRecipes. There are some reall... Read more

1/7/2011 1:02:17 AM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

I was at the gym yesterday running my 7 x 400/5K pace - that's 1/4 mile 7 times at a 5 k pace - my schedule for my half training. Anyway, afterwa... Read more

1/4/2011 9:58:20 AM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

So, I worked out Monday. I ran 7 miles on the treadmill as part of my 1/2 marathon training. Unfortunately, I didn't protect myself enough and th... Read more

1/1/2011 3:20:49 PM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

I resolve to eat clean, work out regularly, finish my half marathon, lose about 20 pounds of FAT, and feel GREAT! (Oh yeah, and get a job!) ... Read more

12/26/2010 11:13:42 AM, by MUSCLEBOUNDBABE

Over the last 3 weeks, I have been very dedicated in my physical training for the 1/2 marathon ( March 6) and have been "better" with my diet. I ... Read more

4/22/2010 12:34:53 PM, by NUBIANQUEEN06

Well spring has sprung and I am jumping back in little by little! Joined weight watchers great group of women, and losing weight! Check out... Read more

1/10/2010 1:10:32 PM, by LOBO77

My friend shared this & I just had to pass it on...it is so like me. Im getting old like the old oak tree I used to swing on as a child, ... Read more

1/7/2010 11:50:17 PM, by LOBO77

I can't thank you all for all the messages I've received regarding my dear frien... Read more

1/6/2010 3:48:43 AM, by LOBO77

My friend DancingSong had been living in Colorado & was moving back to California. I met her years ago, maybe 25 or so years ago. We were involve... Read more

11/25/2009 7:42:48 PM, by LOBO77

I have so much to be grateful for but I am only going to share a couple. THE Granddaughter got her braces off...she looks beautiful! She has b... Read more

11/3/2009 12:51:41 AM, by LOBO77

I had to share this; it was in my daily meditation. I guess I have been longing for what 'used to be' whatever that means. I guess I need to chan... Read more

10/27/2009 4:51:15 PM, by LOBO77

I am so encouraged! I met a tribal sister on Facebook. She wrote a book for school kids that helped me tremendously. Maybe I am still emotiona... Read more

9/18/2009 3:57:42 PM, by LOBO77

First of all, I want to thank you all for the great compliments & encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you, without all my friends. Fir... Read more

8/8/2009 1:40:52 PM, by LOBO77

The Granddaughter & I went to a memorial service for Earl. It was bittersweet. It is sad to see a young man pass away but more sad to see the pai... Read more

7/28/2009 11:33:47 PM, by LOBO77

I was feeling the hot weather as I went for a drive. I put the air conditioner on & it felt so cool but then I passed a place that showed the tem... Read more