Jeff playing the banjo - I missed the shot!

On my recent visit, I took some photos with my cell phone camera of Jeff playing the guitar; however, they did not come out so great. As you can see.....I'll have to remember to bring my camera on my next trip.

I walk....and walk.....and walk....yet the pounds don't disappear.....

So, I've been bumping up my exercise since November 2006. My gym visits have increased to at least three times a week. Since April 2007, my overall workouts have gone up to about five per week. Two strength training sessions with my trainer Tyrone (who is a cutie -I'll have to get his photo for you b/c all my girls who work out at the same gym just think he's adorable) and then two - three cardio sessions of either ellyptical or treadmill. Since the weather has gotten better, I have taken to walking outside to run my errands instead of driving. With the cost of gas these days, it's helping my pocket AND my weight.

The best part of all this is that people are looking at me and asking me "What are you doing b/c you're losing weight? You look good." That's exciting. And yet, the scale does not move......... why is that? How frustrating. The tummy is still out a bit too far....

If anyone has any suggestions, that would be so great! I've started to really watch my portions and lessening the sweets, as well. Let's see if that helps the situation.

Visit to Jeff & Laura - I finally went somewhere!

Hello everyone!

First and foremost, please accept my apologies that I've not updated my blog recently. It's been a BUSY month since my last blog. No travel; until my visit to Maryland for business. While the original reason for the trip was a business meeting with my boss and a couple of colleagues, the highlight of the trip was visiting my brother Jeff and my favorite sister-in-law Laura for dinner - how awesome.

Here are the newlyweds in the living room of their apartment. They look so cute!!!!!!

and here is all three of us hanging out in the living room. We took three photos with each of us standing in a different position. I chose this photo since I'm in the middle and you cannot see my extra weight! Still working hard on losing it!!

Laura cooked a GREAT dinner with mahi mahi, plaintains, salad and homemade bread! Plus some yummy dessert, as well. I'm impressed by your cooking abilities, Laura. Not necessarily inspired to emulate them b/c I'm lazy; however, I promise next time you and Jeff come to town, you'll have a great cooked meal. Now.....I did not say that I would be cooking it but you will be well fed! :-)

I also went to the office and saw my colleagues but that part was not as much fun. As soon as I download the photos from my phone, I'll share one of Jeff playing the banjo, as well. I did not even know that he played the banjo as well as the guitar. I'm impressed. It was a terrific visit!