Annster's Domain

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Wednesday HodgePodge

Hi all! First a BIG thank you to our Hodgepodge Hostess, Joyce!!

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 279

If you want to join in on the Hodgepodge, hop on over to From This Side of the Pond, grab the questions, write answers on your blog and then go back to add your link.

1. Are there any men or women in blue on your family tree? None that are currently living but many, many great Aunts and Uncles that served our country.

2. Are you someone who suffers from the Sunday night blues? What helps you get over it? No, not really. I try to enjoy each day for what it brings...life is WAY to short to stress over a day of the week!

3. I read the color blue is an appetite suppressant since there are very few naturally blue foods out there. How do you feel about blue cheese? I LOVE IT!!!! I could eat it on everything! Salads, burgers and alone! Love it or blech? If you're a fan, what's something you like that's made with blue cheese? Huntsman cheese is amazing! It is cheddar cheese with blue cheese in the middle of it!! Best ever!

4. We can't head into the Labor Day weekend without a related question, can we? Complete this thought: I work best when I am down to the wire on a deadline! I am a procrastinator...definitely an issue of mine. HA

5. 'Everything yields to diligence.' Antiphanes Your thoughts? (on this particular quote or on diligence in general) I would interpret that as "don't half-ass anything" and I totally agree with that!

6. The National Park Service turned 100 years old on August 25th. Have you been to many of America's National Parks? If so share with us a favorite or two. Which National Park would you most like to visit before the next birthday rolls around? I do not think I have - I am totally sure I am missing out!!!

7. Bid farewell to August in seven words or less. Blowing kisses...I love you so much!!!!! Please don't go!!!

8. Insert your own random thought here. Happy it's Wednesday! I hope everyone has an amazing Labor Day weekend!!!

Thanks for your visit!! I do enjoy Hodgepodge Wednesdays!! Peace & hugs.

Week 5 - Weigh in Wednesday

Hi! I hope you are all having an amazing week so far!! I hope everyone enjoyed their August as much as I have also! However....soooo not ready for Fall and Halloween yet :-)

But alas....we cannot stop time and ...

It's that time again! I am still weighing myself everyday and I have decided that, for now, that is A-OK! The scale is moving in the right direction week after week finally!

Time for Weigh in Wednesday!

No cheats again this week! I hit 20 pounds lost this week and I have decided to hold off on giving myself some little reward...not sure when I will now...maybe at goal! HA HA Do you reward yourself at all??? So, here I go!

I started on July 24, 2016 and have lost 21.2 pounds since then.

From last Wednesday to this Wednesday I have lost 3.3 pounds. I seem to be pretty consistent with the approx 3 pounds a week?

I have been watching. measuring and recording everything I eat and making sure to get at least 10,000 steps a day and drink my water! This week I have also found the time to add in two or three classes of Pure Barre along with my running/jogging/walking training for the half marathon in October at Hershey.

I really need your help!!! Please, won't you join me and this check in to stay accountable!? Spread the word and let's all help keep each other motivated!!!

Here's to health!!! Happy rest of your week!

Won't you please come and join in with me? Simply grab the button below and link up in the linky below!! Lets keep each other on track!!!

What do you to reward yourselves?!?! Ideas are so very welcome!!!

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. It's National Waffle Day (August 24th)...what decision are you currently 'waffling over'? (or share one you've recently 'waffled over')

Buying a new home. I own a condo but when my family comes to visit there is just not a lot of room. I would love to have a large house with room for everyone!! Gotta keep saving!

2. It's the middle of August, but I'm already seeing lots of autumn-related posts. Do you think we rush the seasons? If so, does that bother you? I saw (here) an end of summer bucket list that included-

make s'mores, read a new (or favorite) book in the park, eat something delicious and bad for you at a state fair, be a tourist for the day, have a pot luck picnic, book a last minute summer getaway, relax by or in the pool, take a hike to watch the sunset, have a day on the lake, try a new summer recipe

Which activities on the list might you squeeze in before summer officially comes to a close?

We definitely rush the seasons way to much and I hate it. I wish we could all just enjoy today more!!! I went in to Hobby Lobby and they have Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas up already! Seriously!?!? Yuck! It is still summer to me!I may try all the above you have listed...

3. Your favorite summertime 'art' found in nature?

Flowers! I absolutely love flowers!!! God's hand at art work!

4. Stephen R. Covey is quoted as saying 'We judge ourselves by our intentions, and others by their actions.' Agree or no? Do you define yourself based on your intentions, your actions, or something else?

I am in recovery so I have learned to take a hard look at myself and ALWAYS judge myself on my actions and take a long hard look at my motivations for any situation. As far as others, judge not less we be judged, right? I try really hard not to judge others at all....Live and Let Live!

5. Are you useful in a crisis? Elaborate.

Today yes....in my younger years absolutely NOT!

6. What's been your go-to dish this summer? Is it something you'll continue making as the seasons change?

Capresi salads are my favorite for summer! Basil, tomato, mozzarella cheese and balsamic reduction is amazing!!!!!!

7. Adult coloring books are a thing now. Have you jumped on the bandwagon? If not is this something you think you might enjoy?

I have, and I like to color but just never find the time. I also enjoy reading way more so that seems to always win when I have down time. I think I have colored 1/2 of one of the pages in my book - LOL!

8. Insert your own random thought here.

If you are struggling with staying on track with weight loss, I am hosting Weigh in Wednesdays to keep each other accountable...I would love it if you would join in ! Annster's Domain

Week 4 - Weight in Wednesday

Hi! I hope you all have had the most amazing week so far!!

It's that time again! What has now become my favorite day of the week! I wish I could quit weighing myself everyday and just look on Wednesday but I cannot. I am so afraid it will start heading in the WRONG direction one day and get out of hand. Anyone else do this? I will keep working on that!

Time for Weigh in Wednesday!

No cheats again this week! When I hit 20 pounds lost I am going to give myself some little reward...not sure what yet. Do you reward yourself at all??? So, here we go!

I started on July 24, 2016 and have lost 17.9 pounds since then.

From last Wednesday to this Wednesday I have lost 2.9 pounds. I wish it were more than that but I will take it!

I have been watching. measuring and recording everything I eat and making sure to get at least 10,000 steps a day and drink my water!

Please, won't you join me and this check in to stay accountable!? Let's build this up and keep each other accountable! I need your help!!!

Here's to health!!! Happy rest of your week!

Won't you please come and join in with me? Simply grab the button below and link up in the linky below!! Lets keep each other on track!!!

What do you to reward yourselves?!?! Ideas are so very welcome!!!

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Wednesday Hodgepodge - Link On Up

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

Click here to join the fun!

1. I read here four creative activities to try this month. They were-calligraphy, make your own cookbook, dance or learn a new type of dance, and letter writing. Which activity on the list appeals to you most? Will you add it to your August?

I LOVE dancing! Zumba is my favorite however, I make a point of dancing to music in my home alone whenever possible!!

2. Bertrand Russell is quoted as saying, 'To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.' Agree or disagree? Explain.

I LOVE this quote! If I am interpreting correctly that is. To me this means that if you never have to WANT and WAIT to get something, you can never truly appreciate it when you get it. Kids today have this problem a lot! So many kids I know get and have everything they want...it is hard to appreciate anything now days. Kinda sad really.... I can remember waiting MONTHS to get a certain new toy at Christmas.

3. August 17th is National Thriftshop Day...are you a 'thrifter'? If so, tell us about one of your best or favorite finds.

I do enjoy thrifting! Goodwill is my favorite stop and I also really enjoy flea markets! Your junk is my treasure! HA HA

4. On a scale of 1-10 (with 1= almost none and 10=loads) how would you rate your sense of wanderlust? What kicks your wanderlust into high gear?

I am a 10! I love to get away! Had about four weeks of vacation this summer - made such a difference in my outlook! The beach is my serenity!

5. Has life felt more like a marathon or sprint so far this month? How so?

Sprint...days go by faster and faster!!! I am getting way too old way too quick!

6. What do you need to get a jump on before fall officially arrives?

Nothing at all!!! Yeah me!

7. What's the last thing you did with friends or family where you lost track of time?

Family vacation to the beach! I did not even know what day of the week it was on most days! LOVE that!

8. Insert your own random thought here.

Loving that my weight loss is back on track thanks to Weigh in Wednesday and staying accountable on social media!! Lost 3.2 this week!!! Won't you please join me?!?!!? Stop by and link up there too! I would love to have you!!! Happy Hump Day!

Week 3 - Weigh in Wednesday

Hi! I hope you all have had the most amazing week so far!!

Any new exciting news anyone?

Please share in the comments field below as I need excitement through others right now! LOL!

Okay - onto why I am here today! Time for the second installment of Weigh in Wednesday! I missed the second week (which should have been last week because I was on vacation)....not to worry though! I am back with week 2 this week and ready to make this consistent!! Yeah! Also, I mentioned that I was on vacation...I DID NOT CHEAT AT ALL!!!! Yes, you read that right!

I went to the beach for the first time in July and ate everything you are supposed to while you are on vacation (ice cream, fattening dinners, seafood with butter and breading, fudge and sticky rolls for breakfast) so this time I decided I did not get to indulge. I did so awesome and came home feeling awesome! I did not cheat ONCE! Whoop! I think this is finally the time I keep it up and hit goal weight! Yippee!

So, here we go!

I started on July 24, 2016 and have lost 15 pounds since then.

From last Wednesday to this Wednesday I have lost 3.2 pounds

I have been watching. measuring and recording everything I eat and making sure to get at least 10,000 steps a day and drink my water!

Please, wont you join me and this check in to stay accountable!? I need your help!!!

Thanks - here's to health!!! Happy rest of your week!

Won't you please come and join in with me? Simply grab the button below and link up in the linky below!! Lets keep each other on track!!!