tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71738065620914865992024-02-07T20:43:46.077-05:0024 steps to go...My diary to a healthy lifestyle!24 Steps to go is dedicated to the 24 steps it takes me to get to the top of the work out equipment at the gym I know that in time those steps will lead me to a healthier Mara.Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-63549788328488956802010-11-09T16:44:00.002-05:002010-11-09T16:47:11.496-05:00Just another dayWell it is still the same old same old no job nothing going well but school is a plus it is going well and I am excited with each assignment I take and knowing I will be able to move forward after all is said and done is the only positive point in my life right now. This time of year is suppose to me merry and bright with family and friends but right now that outcome is so not happening. Sorry Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-35049836466529714742010-10-19T12:54:00.001-04:002010-10-19T12:55:41.575-04:00A good noteHey everyone sorry been away for so long just a lot going on no good news on the job front still sucks and ideas please pass them along! I did get accepted to school so I am very excited and it is one step closer to a good future. I hope everyone is doing well I am still not on a good track on my weight it just keeps getting higher and higher hopefully soon I can get back on track.Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-23054809244298810572010-10-07T12:23:00.002-04:002010-10-07T12:26:18.644-04:00LostHey everyone sorry I have been out of touch for a while just so much going on and I am just lost.....the job front sucks my weight is horrible and I do not see anything positive coming my way for some time. Trying to keep the attitude upbeat but at times I just feel like a failure and nothing is right with the world. I know so many of us a struggling and I really don't have the right to Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-14914196343354872182010-08-29T12:33:00.007-04:002010-08-29T21:25:52.181-04:00STAY VISIBLY SMOOTH DOVE REVIEWHey everyone well I was asked to review Doves Ultimate Visibly smooth deodorant. I am very excited because this is the first product I have been asked to review so let me know how I do:Dove has been a part of my household for as long as I can remember and since I have very sensitive skin Dove soap as well as the rest of their line of products work well for me. So when I was asked to review the Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-18419710604573454962010-08-18T23:08:00.002-04:002010-08-18T23:11:27.818-04:00Back on TrackWent to the Doctor today and well she told me all the things I know have to do to get myself back on track. And my weight is at 330 lbs.....I know I know it is high but I really thought it was well around 400 so to me I am on a good track. I am back on my regular eating and I am suppose to lose 15 lbs in 1 mth no problem I know I can - now off to find a gym or somewhere to sweat keep your Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-38205027939664244042010-08-07T20:20:00.002-04:002010-08-07T20:27:44.335-04:00It is time to get back on the wagonHey everyone I am back in NO and loving it! I have been very bad this past week but after looking over some pics I have taken over the last few months I am so ready to get back on my routine. Going to find a YMCA next week so I can get back into pool time and really set myself up to do well. I hope you all doing well and we can all reconnect soon I so need the kind words and any advice you Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-90729836805519153272010-07-29T14:47:00.002-04:002010-07-29T14:50:02.306-04:00Crazy timesHey everyone sorry I have been away for so long but so much has been going on and no time to post. I moved to New Orleans the first week of July and my feet hit the ground running. I have been working for my old employer in Florida for the last few weeks and I am exhausted! So no time to work out no time to eat right etc.....I so want my life back. Working 7 days a week 12 hours a day takes a Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-69924304934840411162010-06-21T10:38:00.002-04:002010-06-21T10:44:37.860-04:00The new journey beginsI hope everyone is doing well I have some news to share today....In the next week I am moving to NOLA and hoping this new journey will put me back into the attitude that change is good. So much to do and not enough time to do it in. I am so thankful for all of the wonderful people in my life (including all of you) that support me at all times I am excited and also worried my life has been such Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-81267932618998748992010-06-05T20:18:00.001-04:002010-06-05T20:20:19.558-04:00We can never win can wehttp://www.aolhealth.com/2010/06/04/gym-bans-too-fat-woman-from-using-equipment/?icid=main|main|dl5|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aolhealth.com%2F2010%2F06%2F04%2Fgym-bans-too-fat-woman-from-using-equipment%2FThis is just the icing on the cake for me we can never win either we work out or we are to Fat what is it people we need the machines to work on to help with our routine but this going to far. I Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-2886846089582436732010-06-02T13:42:00.002-04:002010-06-02T13:45:54.283-04:00I am a movinHey everyone today is a productive day. Working on my projects that need to be done in the next week and also coming up with a new strategy for my weight goals. I am hoping in the coming weeks I can get myself back up and going and not let anything keep me down. I hate this up and down stuff each day is different and I just hate how I feel. I ready to be that person I was over a year ago who Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-2360563664905484222010-05-25T20:09:00.002-04:002010-05-25T20:15:36.438-04:00Weight is arisingToday I went to the Doctor for a check up I have been putting it off for a while but knew it was time and of course we have to have a weigh in. Well I was actually sure I had gained all of my weight back (322 lbs) and I was right but it is also plus 5 lbs. I am not sure how I feel about this. I have been stuck in the rut for so long trying to climb my way out seems there is no way to do it. I Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-17183894197256694932010-04-24T19:14:00.001-04:002010-04-24T19:15:27.810-04:00Times are a changingHello everyone sorry I have been away so long just working on some things and I will share soon. It is funny how life is just going along and then you decide you need a change. My weight is still the same and I am just not ready to try again but I am going to make an effort to put the right foot forward soon. Hope you all are doing well I miss you guys1Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-55769818071505883282010-04-07T18:05:00.001-04:002010-04-07T18:06:11.827-04:00One more dayHey everyone sorry I have been so silent just working through some things and not much time for posting. Still working on my weight which is really getting me down and I cannot seem to find the motivation I need to get up and go.............just taking day by day and hoping I will get it in gear soon.Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-34238908382827730362010-03-13T14:40:00.001-05:002010-03-13T14:42:07.103-05:00Trying something newHello everyone hope you all are having a great weekend. I am doing well PT is going ok and I am actually able to get around a lot better and even drive a lone yeah! I am going to be trying some new things in the next few weeks and changing up my routine to what will fit for me now since my surgery. I am looking at ways to change up my eating habits as well as my exercise program. Any Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-56762623301262380992010-02-21T16:04:00.003-05:002010-02-21T16:08:23.184-05:00Finding my wayThis week has been such and eye opener for me.....PT is going ok but my ankle is still a little weak and I am unable to move forward with my exercises so I have been working overtime this weekend getting ready for next week so fingers crossed and good thoughts I am going to need them. I also have been working on getting my eating under control again and taking a lot thing out of my habits and Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-86055331802770241492010-02-08T16:27:00.005-05:002010-02-12T17:19:16.557-05:00Still hanging in there!Hey everyone I have not been lost just really busy with PT and getting things back to some kind of normal. I have been working on the 30 lbs I have gained and trying to get back into a regular routine which is tuff considering you get our of touch with what you know is right and what you want to do (be lazy ha)! But I had a set back I twisted my ankle last week (we had snow) and it has been Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-13080162790265623992010-01-14T17:29:00.002-05:002010-01-14T17:30:45.265-05:00Plus Size ModelsWhat do you guys think?http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/01/14/plus.size.models/index.html?hpt=SbinMarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-68732113722264251542010-01-07T12:18:00.003-05:002010-01-07T12:21:12.747-05:00Oh no is that a pulled muscle?Hey everyone hope your new year is starting off on the right foot.Pt is going well worked on walking without crutches it went ok my balance is an issue but fingers crossed I am one step closer to being normal again. But I think I pulled a muscle in my left leg (surgery was on right) and now I am battling just standing up! I was telling my Mom I think I need to use my walker again just to get Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-44066720429710888752010-01-01T14:50:00.001-05:002010-01-01T14:51:20.278-05:00Happy New Year Welcome 2010!Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a safe and joyous day. I am working on my new goals for 2010 and hoping I can start them soon. Ankle is ok today some pain still but working on my PT as we speak. Let's all start this year off with a bang!Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-29750160282943857542009-12-28T17:06:00.001-05:002009-12-28T17:07:18.626-05:00Blog timeHey everyone hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Still having computer problems so I am not able to see your comments which are greatly appreciated so please keep posting I am hoping to be back up and running 100% soon. Hang in in with me!Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-84282448566322605022009-12-24T15:27:00.002-05:002009-12-24T15:29:11.084-05:00Merry Christmas everyone!Hoping you guys all have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy all of your time with your families!Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-2150288401342696832009-12-17T12:10:00.002-05:002009-12-17T12:20:07.078-05:0030 lbs and Counting!I went for a check up with my family doctor on Tuesday and was expecting to get on the scale and I figured I might have gained about 20 lbs but my surprise was waiting 30 LBS!!! That means I am only 10 lbs from being 300 lbs again........I am so upset about this! I knew I would gain but this is so not acceptable! All of my friends are saying it will be ok you will do better when you can get Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-30954356784093480982009-12-10T15:18:00.001-05:002009-12-10T15:20:49.350-05:00Not off the hook just yet!Yesterday I went for my monthly check up with the Doctor and he says I am doing well but I do need to have 6 more weeks of PT. I am happy but sad also I was so hoping to be able to drive and be able to get back to my life. But it could be worse I am just glad I am getting there and soon it will be all worth it. I will be working in the pool at the gym (PT says it will help the healing process)Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-12313436277856989472009-12-05T15:46:00.001-05:002009-12-05T15:47:53.997-05:00SuccessTuesday at PT I got to put on shoes on both feet and now that means I am well on my way! I have to use crutches for the next few weeks and then hopefully fingers crossed sometime in January I am on the go. I was asked to work on my PT in the pool at the gym so off to the gym I go next week I actually missed it funny :)! I cannot wait to get back to my regular routine and get back to my goals. Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-61869030279338321662009-11-30T15:13:00.001-05:002009-11-30T15:14:28.473-05:00One step closerI hope you all had a great Thanksgiving I did! Tomorrow is another PT apt and I am looking forward to maybe putting on a real shoe and being able to walk with a crutch! Fingers crossed everyone I need all the positive thoughts I can get. Still having a lot of pain but I was told this is normal and not to read to much into it right now. So off to PT I go and I hope to have some good news Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com2