I Like to Move It

Welcome to the "I Like to Move It" exercise and weight loss program!



If I made a video to this music it would show me carrying boxes to the right, then carrying boxes to the left, all in time to the music.

I Like to move it, move it. 

Some shots would show me reaching up to shelves to get things off, and then bending down to put them in packing cartons. Repeat. 

I Like to move it, move it.

Climb up the stairs, carrying a box. Climb down the stairs, carrying another. 

I Like to move it, move it.

Pick the box up. Put the box down. Pick up another box. Twist to the right. Lift it high. Put it down. 

I Like to move it, move it.

Getting ready to sell the house and move has had some unintended outcomes. Our belongings are not the only things that have been downsized!

May 27, 2017

July 11, 2017

Since the July pictures I've lost a few more pounds. In total I've lost almost 20 pounds!

But to be honest... I don't like to move it! I am tired of moving it! I HATE to move it. I can't wait until this move is complete!

Battle of the Blogger Butts: Tight Pants

Hooray! A victorious week in my continued battle against that nasty enemy, the BloggerButt!
But, I forgot how, veeerrrryyy, slloooooowly, weeiiigghhhttt coommmmeeesss offfff! The needle on the scale is moving in the right direction, but it seems it only moves a smidgen at a time. That's where the blogs help - all of you who are also struggling with this are great incentives! Thanks for your support!

I had to return a Christmas gift (yeah, I kinda took some time with that one) at a not so local (that's why it took so long) tack shop. They had their winter breeches on sale. I have not ridden in anything but jeans and chaps for years. But, the breeches look warm. The breeches looked like my knees would not get chaffed. The breeches looked like they were the wrong size - they all looked tight and small!!! The breeches looked like they would show every lump, every roll and every jiggle!

I tried on a pair of XL pants... because they were really nice fabric and that was the only size they had of that kind. Sadly, or maybe not so sadly, I do not have an XL body!! They didn't have any Medium pants, so I tried on a pair of small, boot cut breeches by Kerrits.  I could get them on. I could move in them. I do hope to get smaller. So, why not?! An added benefit is that the stretchy material firmly holds the Blogger Butt and perhaps makes me look a little smaller in that area! Oh, and might I add, I rode in them today and they were sinfully comfortable!



Click here to link to others engaged in the Battle of the BloggerButt. 

And, from Wednesday Words of Weightloss:








Questions:1.Have you tried various diets or programs? What works best for you?2. Have you ever dieted or exercised with a buddy?3. What's your favorite type of salad?4. What's the first place  you start to notice that you're losing weight? (ie. tummy, arms)5. What's one thing you can do to pamper  yourself this week? And...my answers: 1. I have tried all kinds of diets. I've tried the tomato juice diet - not so great, ended up having to go to the Doctor. I have tried the 'eat lots of yogurt' diet. I have tried drinking tons of tea. I have tried high protein, no protein, low carbs and Slimfast slow. I am a double lifetime member of Weight Watchers. Currently I am back on WW and it is working. I just have to stick to it.
2. Yes...sort of. I used to walk with friends every morning. I've tried dieting with friends, too. But, it really comes down to my making a decision that I must exercise and eat right. Sometimes I think trying to lose weight with a friend backfires and they become saboteurs.
3. I go on salad swings. Sometimes I love them and at other times I detest them. I generally like a leafy green salad with some fruit, nuts, cheese and maybe some granola. I dip my fork into my dressing and then collect a bit of salad. I like creamy dressings - but have gotten where I can use some of the salad sprays. I love the oriental salad at Applebee's. Sadly I love macaroni salads and potato salads....but I don't think that was quite what you had in mind!
4. I lose weight top down. I first feel the difference in the way my bra fits. My hips are the last place I lose my weight.
5. I think I already pampered myself  buying the breeches! They will be a great reminder to stay on track over the next few weeks.