Verse Journal Tuesday -Heart & Hands

Hi Everyone!
It's Verse Journal Tuesday again!  Just a reminder to click on Verse A Day Journal above and check out  1 John 5: 14-15.
Have a wonderful day!
Suzy

New Beginning

Hi Everyone!


I received some news from my doctor the other day after a recent blood test. I've been diagnosed as pre-diabetic! To tell you the truth, it comes as little surprise considering our family history of diabetes.  On the other hand, it was a real wake up call for me! The doctor suggested getting on a weight loss program immediately and stop eating all sugar! Well, he might as well have told me to stop breathing!! I love my sweets but he insisted this was the only way for me to go and that I must take immediate action! 


Did you notice the newest button/gadget on the sidebar for SparkPeople? This is an online daily tracker for food intake and exercise management. I checked it out and was truly amazed!  In addition to tracking your weight loss, daily intake, exercise, you can print out a report that shows a breakdown on calorie intake, carbs, protein, fats, cholesterol, sodium, sugar and fibers and more. At the end of the report is a graph breaking down where your calories are coming from and another one that shows the recommended values. This is a great visual tool that shows exactly where to correct your intake of calories. For instance, yesterday my graph showed I was a little heavier on the carbs, low on the protein and ok on the fats, so I can adjust the carb intake some and add a bit more protein to my plan. Easy peasy, and I haven't had any cravings for sweets so far! You just have to go check out the site and see what tools are available along with help from support groups! I even made a blog page, where I'll be keeping track of my progress and if you join, please be sure to check it out Bree0721.  


This is a life changing necessity for me, a new beginning. I hope that if you have any excess pounds hanging on that you will come and join me on this adventure! I could use your support!  Just click on the SparkPeople button to the right and come join me in the journey to wellness!


Suzy 

The Hope of Glory

Hi Everyone!
It's Verse Journal Tuesday again!  Just a reminder to click on Verse A Day Journal above and check out Colossians 1: 27-28!
Have a wonderful day!
Suzy

Verse Journal Tuesday

Hello Everyone!

Thank you for joining me today for  Verse Journal Tuesday.  Today's  journal page is  Romans 12: 12.   Just click on Verse A Day Journal above to read about The Joy of the Lord. 


Blessings,
Suzy

Out West

Hello Everyone! 

We've been out West! It took an entire day of vacation to reach our destination of Jackson Hole, WY.  When you step off the plane at Jackson Hole airport, you get a phenomenal view of the Grand Teton mountains. The ride into town isn't too shabby either!  Our hotel was located in the center of Jackson on the town square that's famous for it's elk antler/horn archways on the four corner entrances to the park. 

Here's hubby and I under the antler archway. We had a great afternoon exploring the shops and eating at a Mexican restaurant called Merry Piglets. The food was yummy and the prices reasonable, as you can see, we made short work of the appetizer plate before I remembered to take a photo! My husband fell in love with the flautas and I with the Twisted Cowgirl Dip. Yum!  

Lunch at Merry Piglets Mexican Restaurant

Take a stage coach ride around the city and learn about its history. We didn't do this tour, but it did look like fun! 

We took a ride on Sunday out to Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, we hiked a little trail along the lake and made plans to come back and take the boat across the lake to hike the falls later in the week. 

  This is one of the most beautiful views of Jenny Lake from the south loop. The view and the altitude took this flat-lander's breath away!


Please come back and join me as we venture into Yellowstone National Park next week! 


Suzy