Happy Birhtday Joe!

Today is my brother in law Joe's Birthday. We wish him all the best and many happy returns. Take it easy today Joe, you deserve it!! Have a great day!

Diet: Week 3 ish

A lot has changed for James and I during the last 3 weeks. We did weigh ourselves after 2 weeks was up; only to be shocked by the results. I had lost only 1 pound, down to 203; James actually gained 1 pound, up to 214. I was shocked and a little disheartened. We followed the eating plan to the tee. The only difference is that we became addicted to walking. And when I say addicted, I mean ADDICTED! We decided we had put on the weight through the build up of muscle mass. We now walk 2 times daily. We walk 2 miles in the morning and 1 1/2 miles in the afternoon. James wants to start walking a third time after dinner, that would be another 1 1/2 miles for us. I am hesitant, I think we should take it slower but he is raring to go. This new found love of walking was inspired by Uncle Gordon and Aunt Laura on one of their visits to Barstow, thanks so much for the inspiration. I have never seen James like this. All of a sudden he is a diet and exercise fanatic. I know I am loosing fat though, my clothes fit much better. Shorts I stopped wearing because I could not button them are now loose on me! Here we go......

Congratulations Daniel!

My nephew Daniel is graduating from Marine boot camp today. It is hard to believe it has been three months, but today is the day. My family has made the trip to South Carolina to be there for the big event. Daniel has wrote about how he has really found his niche in life. He has really excelled in the environment. I wish him all the best. Stay safe. We love you.

First Week

After the first week on the South Beach diet the results are in! James went from 223 to 213. That's a 10 pound loss in just 1 week! Yea!! Steve went from 211 to 204. That's a 7 pound loss in just one week! I'm very happy with the results. I feel better. I have more energy. We have also started walking 1 1/2 miles a day. This is not much, but for two people whose main activity was changing channels, it's a good start. I really like the food on this new eating plan. 98% of the recipes are ones I would have over and over (the other 2%; not so much!). We are going to keep it up, this is more of a new way of eating than a diet. We will be changing our habits from now on.

Goodbye Pretty Boy

On September 10, my parents cat Pretty Boy Hannibal, passed away. They loved him very much and he will be sorely missed. James and I send our condolences. My uncle Tito wrote this poem for him:

CATTITUDE

Poems you have read about Hannibal Lee
This is the first poem about Hannibal Me
Tough cat I am.
So what's it to you?
I'm quick and I'm slick and I'm known to be cool
Some call me Brat Cat. Ya wanna know why?
I do what I want all day and all night
Others call me Fat Cat. It's known for a fact
I eat too much which is why I'm so fat.
It matters not what they say about me.
Cause everyone loves sweet Hannibal Me.

Here We Go!

Today we started the South Beach Diet. I am 211 pounds (I was 216 at the highest. I started watching what I ate and lost 5 pounds already) and James is 223. I am very uncomfortable; my clothes do not fit and I can't take the heat anymore. According to the diet site my ideal weight is between 120-160. Yeah right! I'll be happy to get down to 170. I posted a picture of us so you can see were we are starting. (Also so you can see my shiny head!) The first day was pretty good. I was never hungry, but my body was not sure of what was going on! I was light-headed all day. I just assumed it was from the sugar leaving my blood stream. We are going to follow the Phase 1 plan in the book for 2 weeks then we'll see were we are. Wish us luck!!