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My newest project. I'm still in the process of attaching the lower appliques- tricky with keeping them even! Coordinating robe and bonnet are next.
In 2 1/2 weeks there's a wedding scheduled here in Indiana, and we weren't sure we were going to have a bride. My daughter, a Marine, is stationed in California where the DOD issued an indefinite travel ban. As a Hail Mary pass she requested a waiver. We've been on pins and needles for weeks waiting for word. Yesterday her command had compassion and approved her leave to come home for the wedding.
Praising God- WE HAVE A BRIDE!
A photo from my youngest daughter's wedding on the 1st. It was a blessed day.
We had company from out of state for several days after that. I still feel like I'm recovering, honestly. There's just been so much to do! But as of the Wednesday after the wedding I have been doing well with my diet and exercise. 5 of the 6 pounds I gained are gone.
I have a ways to go to my ultimate ideal weight, but I'm working on getting there!
With my beautiful best friend of 28 years. She was the glue that made my daughter's wedding come together beautifully. She has been that girls Aunt Ann since the day she was born.
I'm not someone who makes close friends easily. I don't tend to be someone other women gravitate towards in the friendship department. She makes up for it. I'd rather have one true friend for 28 years than scores that leave after a short while.
With my 3-year old grandson Asher. #5 in the lineup of 6, so far, grandbabies.
November 2020.
Yesterday's workout. I put fast step-ups between back.sets to get a little cardio.
The numbers at the bottom? Warm-up, back w/ step-ups (interval training), shoulders/abs, and stretching.
My little home gym is a place of peace and re-centering in this crazy world.
With my youngest daughter on her wedding day.
Covid resulted in being out of the gym for almost a month. My breathing finally felt restored enough to get in a light lifting session. Will take a while to get my strength back, but glad to have done at least something!
First workout of the year is glutes, arms and abs!
it's unusual for me to work out on a Saturday, but I'm easing in after Covid, putting a day in between my lifting workouts. Next week I'll get back to my regular 4 days a week of lifting. Maybe I'll even add in a little cardio!
Breakfast:. Eggs on savory oats and chia.
Chest, arms, and abs this morning!![See this image larger]()
Found something pretty in Old Town Albuquerque yesterday. 😊
Found something pretty in Old Town Albuquerque yesterday. 😊
Orange and chia proats. What are you eating for breakfast?
With my youngest daughter.
I did it! I made WW Lifetime! Again.
I am not done losing, but I am done paying!
I have about 15 pounds to go before I reach a truly healthy weight for my body. I am running far, far away from the diabetes and heart disease that runs in my family. But for now I am excited to be in the "normal" WW weight ange for my height..
So my marine has left for San Diego and the Marine Combat part of her Training. Mama plans to make goal (only 2 1/2 pounds away!) while she is gone. Watch me!
Go kick some backside, baby! You're going to do great.
(This photo is from my very amatuer photo session with them last week. They wanted me to do the engagement pics of them in uniform.)
Having a small engagement party here at the house for these two tonight! He proposed a week ago today, the same day she graduated Marine Corps Boot Camp. Family has been informed. This is the first public announcement I have made of it! 
Waited 3 months to hug my new Marine.
Had a great 10 day vacation with this cutie of a grandson. Wonderful memories made!
Somehow I either maintained or lost half a pound. Not sure how that happened, as I wasn't definitely doing some indulging. I could analyze it, but instead I'll be grateful and move forward!
Came back today with a whole-body lifting routine. Felt good to be back in my gym!
She left for Marine Boot Camp yesterday. (She is the tall one in the back.) I got very little sleep last night waiting for her call, which came at 2:36 AM. I bawled like a baby when she hung up, then took a while to fall back to sleep.
I'm headed down to my basement gym get in a workout and then I have a massage scheduled this afternoon- A rare treat, but I'm trying to give myself a little nice to do every day.
My pretty youngest girl leaves for the Marine Corps in 2 days. Mama's struggling emotionally.
52 and all dolled up
I just want to thank everyone who gave the wonderful comments on my past couple status updates with pics of my daughters graduation. Everyone's sweet words have really been a comfort and joy to me!
Another photo from my daughter's graduation day. It's tradition for Seniors to dip their toes in this fountain on graduation day. She actually got in!
Loving the beautiful weather and long walks with my sweet boy!
A year ago and now.
Taken in the garden of our wonderful AirBnB near Reiseby, Germany.
Happy in a stunned way to see I was under my next mini-goal of 165 this morning. And on the heels of a 10-day trip to Germany where my only goal was to eat in moderation.
With my beautiful daughter Erin on her wedding day.
My husband, Sam, and I on Mother's Day, 2018.
With my sweet boy Ruger. The world's wimpiest pit bull.
With three of my four bio babies. Mother's Day, 2018.
A joyful lump in my chest this morning: For the first time in years, a "1" and a "6" as the first two numbers of my weight.
It's delt day. Yay! 
My oldest son, who has Down's, is here for the weekend. He lives in an excellent group home and every-other weekend he comes. This is him with my sweet hubby. Love it when we have him home!
Thought we lost our sweet boy today. My husband and I got good cardio workouts looking for him, but it was the neighbor who finally found him, lost and shaking.
Sewed a dress! :-)
This dress was a reward to myself for getting into the 170's.
190 lbs. I'd like to look less Jessica Rabbit and more Wonder Woman.
190 pounds, 3 January 2017
3 January 2017
Thank you, Veterans, for your service. I was in the Air Force, and it was an honor and privilege. God Bless America!
New haircut for my 50th birthday! 9 Nov 2016
With my sweet Grandson, Gideon, 16 Jan 2016
Nothing like filtered sunlight to obscure wrinkles and make one look younger! April 2015
My grandson Gideon- I love this little guy more than words can say!
My beloved Cassie was 14 when we lost her to cancer in January of 2015. I miss my sidekick!
07/28/14- Taken by my daughter right after returning from vacation. 177 lbs. Sigh.
05-24-14 All dolled up for my daughter's Band Banquet.
My granson, Gideon. Being healthy for my family is a big motivator! 25 September, 2014
Meeting HealthyHabitGal at a beach we both were both visiting at the same time in Corpus Christi.
My family, November 2013, with four of the kids and one grandbaby.
With my sweet Grandson Gideon, Thanksgiving Day 2013
Ready to go to my daughters Band Banquet. 4-20-2013
Back Progress 3-21-2012. Hard work is paying off- Lats are wider! Now to bring BF% back down.
No torso twisting- The honest shape of ME, every day. (Leaned out for photos is NOT livable!)
Professional photo by Doug Jantz. 3 Apr 2011
One of my favs from professional photo shoot. 148 lbs. 3 Apr 2011
To give a little perspective, here is the same pic before it was retouched by the photographer.
Pretty proud of these abs after 4 babies! (And no- haven't had a tummy tuck!) 3 Apr 2011
3 Apr 2011
To feel comfy enough to turn my backside to a pro's camera is a major stepping stone! 3 Apr 2011
3 Apr 2011
3 Apr 2011- size 6.
I want to get back to this.
Another pro pic by Doug. I got the little tank at the Ronnie Coleman Classic the night before.
Rachel McLish, 80's body building icon, in 2007 at 47. My inspiration- The kind of body I am after.
148 lbs- 27 March 2011
Whoo hoo! Finally seeing true development in my chest muscles! BF about10%, by 7-site calliper.
February 27, 2011. Ready for church. Want to get back to this.
Back Progress- 20 Jan 2010
My daughter took this pic and then sang & "I'm Popeye the Sailor Woman!" 9 Nov 2010
44th Birthday, 157 pounds. Un-flexed. 9 Nov 2010
44th BDay. My Size-6 goal look. 9 Nov 2010
This pic doesn't show the cut very good, but I'm getting a definite horseshoe! September 16, 2010
Getting serious on the Rear Delt Machine- 15 Aug 2010
Going to see a friends band play. In a miniskirt at 43- who'd of thunk? 9 Jul 2010
Progression: Before, goal unflexed, goal flexed. Tired of the before/afters yet? :-)
Progression: Before, goal unflexed, goal flexed. Last before/after- I promise!
Cutting diet before and after.
May 5th, 2010- End of 12-week cutting diet. 147.8 lbs and 10.89% body fat. Happy, happy, joy, joy!
Relaxed shot. May 5th, 2010- End of 12-week cutting diet. 147.8 lbs and 10.89% body fat. Goal met!
Dressed for the gym & making breakfast. 150 and in size SMALL workout pants! Go figure! 21 Apr 2010
18 April, 2010. People ask about my waist- it measures 25 3/4. My secret? Diet, cardio & lifting..
10 Apr 2010- 5'9", 43 yrs old, & wearing size 6 shorts! At 150 lbs!!!! That means muscle! Yay me!!!
3 1/2 month side-by side comparison. From Oct 5 2009 to Jan 20 2010.
Back 3 1/2 month comparison. I'm far from done! As a matter of fact, I'll NEVER be done! 
20 January, 2010. 159.4 pounds. I'm in the 150's! Yay me! Making progress!
December 17th, 2009- 165 lbs. Yay! In the 160's & the weight loss is starting to show in my face!
Me, 19 May 2009. Post surgery.....Hey.. there are some things exercise CAN't fix! ;-)
19 August 2006, 175 or so pounds. Look what just a little weight loss will do!
Another before. I think about 185 lbs. Can you say "Hips"?
Before. 26 Sept 06- 185 lbs. I actually got 12 pounds heavier than this. 
Me on the left. I believe a rare photo of me at my heaviest-197lbs. (I used to run from the camera!)
I always have showed weight gain in my face. Before- 197lbs.
Before- 197 lbs.
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