@LaurieWrobo

This is the first year in as long as I can remember that I didn’t have losing weight as my NY resolution. What a relief. I just want to keep it off, which is easier said than done. My new goal this year is to finish my book. I started writing a mystery book about 10 years ago just for fun and I’d really like to finish it, even if it never gets published. I signed up for two writing courses to get myself back into writing. I finished part 1 of the first one. Another one starts February 1st.

As for when things don’t go my way, I try to remind myself that it’s progress, not perfection that m. I find this hardest with weight loss because sometimes you do everything right and the scale ignores you. Like last week when I gained over 5 pounds post marathon. What ??? But just reminding myself each morning- today is a new day.

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Hope everyone has a great day today! My son is coming home to visit tomorrow with 3 friends. I’m excited to see him! He and his girlfriend are planning to get engaged after they graduate in May and they told us yesterday that they’ve already booked the venue for July 2025 because things are filling up. They are getting married at a historic mansion in Newport Rhode Island. I’ve never been but it looks beautiful. Another motivation to keep the weight off. Hopefully I’ll have reset my body in another 18 months!

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@LaurieWrobo

This is the first year in as long as I can remember that I didn’t have losing weight as my NY resolution. What a relief. I just want to keep it off, which is easier said than done. My new goal this year is to finish my book. I started writing a mystery book about 10 years ago just for fun and I’d really like to finish it, even if it never gets published. I signed up for two writing courses to get myself back into writing. I finished part 1 of the first one. Another one starts February 1st.

As for when things don’t go my way, I try to remind myself that it’s progress, not perfection that m. I find this hardest with weight loss because sometimes you do everything right and the scale ignores you. Like last week when I gained over 5 pounds post marathon. What ??? But just reminding myself each morning- today is a new day.

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Hope everyone has a great day today! My son is coming home to visit tomorrow with 3 friends. I’m excited to see him! He and his girlfriend are planning to get engaged after they graduate in May and they told us yesterday that they’ve already booked the venue for July 2025 because things are filling up. They are getting married at a historic mansion in Newport Rhode Island. I’ve never been but it looks beautiful. Another motivation to keep the weight off. Hopefully I’ll have reset my body in another 18 months!

How exciting!! My youngest son is getting married on a mountain in CO in late September so it could either be snowing or sunny - who knows and of course wants the reception in our home so we have lots to prepare including our first grandchild coming in early August from my older son and wife who just bought a home 4 houses down from us in our neighborhood!

How exciting for your book!! You'll have to keep us updated on the progress!!

@LaurieWrobo and @jessicakrall8: I like the word idea motivation/ challenge to get us thinking intentionally about our goals — and your selections are great!

The word “light” led to multiple images for me — including feeling lighter if I’m not carrying extra weight, both physically and metaphorically. And, I can feel the energy that “renewal” carries into the group!

I can’t decide if my word for 2024 should be something like “flourish” or “thrive” … or maybe I need to set boundaries and communicate better so that I can thrive?! I think I’ll go with the positive image of “flourish” because I’m trying to grow in a number of different areas so a blooming flower, with multiple pedals, comes to mind. Although I don’t expect every pedal to grow perfectly, I do want the flower to thrive. So, in my imagination, I’ll need to select a flower that lasts awhile — since I’m seeking long-lasting improvement rather than fleeting change. 😉

Happy Thursday!!

One of the running classes I’ve listed to had a coach describe picking a word to think of for your race and repeat it to yourself while you’re training. Her word was “glide”. My word was “athlete” to remind myself that even though I was one of the last kids picked for the team in elementary school, never really did school sports (band and newspaper instead) I am now an athlete. It actually helped.

I think my word for this year is grateful. I have so much to be grateful for and I should appreciate it more.

I’m posting a photo of myself and my husband. We are retired, healthy and enjoying life. It’s not bad to spend the morning skiing, even though I frequently complain about the snow quality, lift lines, light, etc…. I’m really awfully lucky and I need to stop and smell the roses more.



@LaurieWrobo Where in Colorado is the wedding? Usually it’s spectacular in September. And congratulations on becoming a grandmother! That’s very exciting!

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Gm yall. Just a quick update. I'm healing wonderful. Just night's of insomnia which sucks because it's trying to find a comfortable position in the bed.