Archive for July 2011
Changing the Way I Eat: Olive Oil
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 29, 2011
I used to use vegetable oil when cooking, but have switched to olive oil. I always try to use an organic oil, but have been known to purchase non-organic oil when money has stood in the way of an organic variety. The larger the bottle you can purchase, the less expensive it will be in [...]
I Am NOT on a Diet!
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 27, 2011
Yes. You read that correctly. I am not ON a diet. Rather, I have a diet. What does this mean? It means that refuse to eat salads twice a day, every day. I refuse to eat no- and low-fat foods. And I refuse to eat foods marketed by companies that are specifically made for those [...]
Cinnamon, Yay!
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 25, 2011
I love cinnamon. I love the flavor and the scent. It is my favorite spice. According to doctors Oz and Roizen, in YOU on a Diet, this spice aids in controlling weight. This spice does a few things for your body that are beneficial to the body: Reduces bad cholesterol. Reduces the level of blood [...]
Eat Nuts Daily
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 22, 2011
- In: Nutrition
- 3 Comments
Doctors Oz and Roizen, in YOU on a Diet, tell us to eat a handful of nuts every day. They say that this will help us to stay full. I do not eat nuts. Yuck! The closest I can get to nuts is in the form of creamy peanut butter or Nutella. To benefit from [...]
Why is it so Hard to Find Small Beverage Cups, instead of Mugs?
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 21, 2011
- In: Nutrition
- 2 Comments
I was at my sisters one day, helping her to clean out the garage. We had purchased sandwiches and (the dreaded) soda for lunch, and were pouring our drinks when she asked how come they don’t sell small cups any more. All she had was large plastic cups. Really, I hadn’t noticed the lack of [...]
Dear Fitness Journal 6/30/2011
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 8, 2011
I have been getting an extreme number of steps in, but keep forgetting to put on the pedometer. I must do this soon, and then take my walks. This is a new area so I do not know the number of miles from here to each new destination. I am guessing, likely under the actual [...]
Places to Walk for Fitness and Beauty
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 6, 2011
It is easier to spend the time walking when you can find the beauty in the area that you are doing it. I, for one, would rather walk along a path in the woods than through a run down neighborhood. If you want to enjoy the beauty of (at least minimal) a place, try walking [...]
A Bigger Cup Size? Seriously?
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 4, 2011
Just a note. A friend who recently lost weight was at a store where they do bra fittings. She was told that you should be refitted after losing weight. When she did this, she learned that her cup size had increased. What the heck! I always assumed that your breast size decreased when you lost [...]
Are Artificial Sweeteners Necessary?
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 1, 2011
Unless a person has a medical condition that necessitates it (Talk to your doctor!), artificial sweeteners may not be the way to go. I understand that, with the possible exception of one of the sweeteners on the market, these products are not good for you and contain harmful chemicals. When I first decided to diet, [...]
Me and This Journal
Good day all! My name is Shannon Buck. I hail from a small town in Maine, where I am blessed to have the opportunity to work from home as a freelance writer. I am mom to Skye and Zowie, my wonderfully supportive daughters.
I am not happy with my appearance. I want to get back into at least a large.
When I first started losing weight, I weighed in at 279 pounds and wore a size 3x. I am now at a size 2x and, while I have accomplished much, I have gone backwards somewhat. Not too badly, as I am still wearing a size 2x, along with with some 1x.
This blog is an effort to help keep me on track with my fitness goals. My main goal is not necessarily weight-loss, but overall fitness, nutrition and health. I want to not only look better, but feel better as well.
Join me while I continue with my journey.
Warmest Wishes and Brightest Blessings,
Shannon L. Buck
