Archive for December 2011
January 2012: 31 Day Healthy Recipe Challenge
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: December 31, 2011
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Welcome to the New Year! I can think of no better way to start a new year than with a challenge lasting the entire first month of the year. For 2012, challenge is going to be a 31 Day Healthy Recipe challenge. NOTES: Each day prepare and consume at least one healthy recipe. More is [...]
Staying Active this Winter: Outdoor Activities
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: December 21, 2011
I am not a winter person. I love the snow because of its beauty, but the cold kicks my asthma in something fierce. However, on the days when I am able to be active outside, I enjoy: Walking Snowball fights And, before I hurt my back, I enjoyed sledding. There are other activities that can [...]
Staying Active this Winter: Indoor Activities
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: December 21, 2011
Will you be staying inside for fitness this winter? Unfortunately, I will be more often than I do during the warmer months. I have asthma so, unless it is a warmer winter day, I will be getting my fitness indoor. I have many activities that I enjoy that can be used for fitness. Keep in mind [...]
Dear Fitness Journal 12/28/2011
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: December 20, 2011
Change of plans. Winter workouts will include floor exercises, weights and Yoga. Maybe even some dance. Now that I have my own place, I have space to workout in private. I can’t wait! I have workouts on DVD that I can follow, as well as an original ThighMaster that will come in handy. (Not telling [...]
Dear Fitness Journal 12/23/2011
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: December 20, 2011
Now that I am living in Orono, I am taking the opportunity to explore my surroundings. This means that I am still walking a fair amount. Also, I live close to Thriftway, which sells groceries. Once a week I will be lugging a couple few bags of groceries home. These bags weigh enough to count [...]
Dear Fitness Journal 12/20/2011
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: December 20, 2011
A couple weeks ago I walked both Old Town and Orono looking for a place to rent. Five hours of working one day, and near about the same the second. I got my own place, and did the moving over the weekend. My new place is on the second floor, so I got a lot [...]
Still Walking
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: December 5, 2011
Well, thus far there has not been a lot of snow in our area of Maine. I am still walking outside every evening and sometimes getting a nice walk in during the day. I will continue to do this when I can, and have added about a ½ mile walk in the morning before work. [...]
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
