http://jennifer.buddyslim.com Mind, Body & Spirit Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:53:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It was asked and so I have finally gotten around to sharing. Why did it take so long? Thinking about the past was hard, but it is good to see where I am and where I was. Life is good.How have I gotten here all the way from 250 pounds? At ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/19/a-long-road-of-weight-loss/ Feeling guilty actually makes me want to indulge in the sweet delights that in turn causes me to cheat myself and my weight loss progress.  What makes me feel bad?  Using products that have been tested on animals.  I've come to a place in my life where I am not sure ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/17/guilt-and-animals/ So I am writing this because one of my buddies made the cool choice to write a blog instead of eating mindlessly and I think that is just so great.  So, last night I did not chose sweets after supper, but rather I read blogs, ate some mini mandarin oranges (I guessed 6 ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/11/fruit/ If you do not have a problem with constipation, then great.  But anyone who has a problem knows how uncomfortable it is and dealing is ESSENTIAL - both for your sanity/comfort and for your health.  I write this here because it has come to my attention that a number of people are ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/10/constipation/ I listened to the little voice today and it lead me to some wise blogs.  I learned so much that I must share.  I do not want to lose site of two important things. 1. Sometimes we need to step back and look at The Bigger Picture.  What do we want ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/09/the-big-picture/  Wishing everyone a weekend and week that is filled with peace and happiness.  I know if I feed myself well and continue working out like I have been, the results will come.  Just after 5 days I have seen so much improvement.  Seven straight days of cardio. (8 was my goal ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/06/self-respect/ I just realized that I have been focussing on a lot of things that are outside of me because I do not want to deal with some stressful thing that I have to deal with soon.  This huge realization came to me as I was working out this AM.  So ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/05/realization-during-my-workout/ Just a question.....  "All villages matter !!!"  - Who said this?  Barak Obama or Colin Powell? Changing, inclusive, beaUtiful America !!! We are a huge group with interesting ideas here at Buddyslim and though sometimes we disagree, we are truly stronger with each other by our cyber-sides.  People are hurting, so let's understand that ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/05/hope/ Firstly I will be reading blogs as soon as I can.  And I know there are some ladies I need to go back and read some of your older blogs.  I miss you and I have not forgotten about you.  I have just needed to do some things and refocus ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/11/04/what-has-been-working-for-me/  Nasty little puss!!!   Little freaky….     This candy and me alone in one room.  NOT going to happen.     Other creepy/scary things…… My Date with a burger: I really, really enjoyed my first (notice I did say NOT last) Big Bacon Classic last night from Wendy's.  I mean I enjoyed ... http://jennifer.buddyslim.com/2008/10/29/random-creepy-things-including-my-date-with-a-burger/