July 11 2006, my first entry http://journals.aol.com/midwestvintage/JulieLosesitMyWeightLossJourney/entries/2005/07/11/day-one-of-the-diet-6805/301
What a year it has been. I started out a year ago keeping a journal to record my weight loss efforts. I was going to get lap band surgery and had to be on a doctor supervised diet for 6 months. I also had planned on being 100 pounds lighter by now. Well it didn't happen. I decided against the surgery and I haven't lost no 100 pounds! I have not failed though in my quest to get healthy. I am so much healthier and I am half way to my goal, more actually. And in J-land I found people who supported me and didn't make me feel bad for not making it yet.
My journal has strayed from it's original intention. Its not just about my weight loss efforts. It's about my boring old life. It's about the things I see and how it affects me. Its about reading others people journal across the country and across the world and finding so many really nice wonderful people. Its like traveling without leaving my home. Traveling to meet friends. Sharing idea's, hopes and fears.
Now I have been journaling over a year. I have more then one journal even.My Photo Journey, My Flower Garden, and Bike Ride Around Sioux City. I have rarely missed a day putting something in one of the journal at least. And if I am not posting I am reading. Not good for the exercise part of my weight loss program since I have spent hours sitting here on my butt reading journals, but so interesting.
So Happy Birthday J-land. I am glad I am here. Also heres to Krissy and John. My prayers and best wishes to you both.
Its birthday time in J-land
everybody gather near.
as we all get together
to celebrate the 3rd year
From coast to coast and overseas
People writing every day
Of pets, children, and other things,
what ever comes their way.
Peoples lifes touching lifes
making the world so small
with friends around the world
Joining us one and all.
So Happy birthday J-land
Its been great to watch you grow
We all appreciate being here
with the people and friends we got to know.
9 comments:
Great entry Julie! I love reading your journal!
Pamela
Julie! I've missed your journal. I am turning my alerts back on so that I won't miss out on anymore! I am very proud of you for sticking to your weight loss plans and what you have accomplished so far. I know you will make it to your goal. Happy birthday J-Land. love and hugs and GBU, Shelly
Just wanted to stop in & wish you a wonderful week. HAPPY BD J-LAND!!!
Hugs, Sugar
http://journals.aol.com/sugarsweet056/SUGARSLIFE/
Hi Julie, I'm here by way of Shelly, Roxymama, to say hello. Healthy is better than losing tons of weight. I know what you mean about straying away from your original journal intentions. I did the same thing. Here's to many more years in J-Land. HUGS Chris
Hi Julie, great entry, lovely poem and graphics.
Don't worry about your weight loss, i have been trying since January and have now to this date in August have reached 3 stone, and i know it has taken a long time, and more to go. You have done so well, you are very fit, and healthy,and if you are half way to your goal , well that is just fantastic...
Rach.xxxx
Hi Julie, Great way to reflect on the past year!
hugs,
Ellen
Great poem, Julie... your life doesn't seem boring to me. I'm envious of the biking you do. Wish I was not so lazy, because I have a really nice bike.
~Meg
Hi Julie. Love your peom. Great way to reflect on the year.
Pamela
Hi Julie! Happy 3rd Year Journal Anniversary! For some reason I didn't realize you were the same Julie as the Julie of My Photo Journey, LOLOLOL. I need to put this journal on alerts too. That is when I get back from hershey. I am going to turn off a lot of my alerts for awhile. Anyway, I am glad you have a healthy approach to losing weight. You can't do it faster than your body wants you too. Sounds like you have lost a good amount in one year, and I am so proud of you! I am glad I have gotten to know you through your photos, and hope to get to know you ever more this year. I have to go now, and see how John is doing at the hospital.
Krissy
http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink
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