Stages of Procrastination, no more.

So is this you..... ??

well, when it comes to losing weight and getting healthy this is me.

So now I am on a journey.

And this is where my mind & spirit has arrived.

Want to join me ??

If you need support, chat time, or just simply knowing that there is somebody walking this path with you .... join me.

I finally enrolled at Weight Watchers a week ago, and have lost 2.5 kg.  I still have ALOT to go.

I know there will be days when I fail.  There will be days when I don't want to do this anymore, and there will be days where I lose the plot.  But I know this is something I have to do.  I need to be able to dance again.  I miss that part of my life.  I want to teach babies, toddlers and girls how to dance and to express their love for movement.  But I need to be able to move myself.  

I figure by making this public, I am held accountable, and by asking for some sweet girls to walk this path with me, Im sure we could all benefit from working together.  You don't have to do what I am doing - a organised weight loss program, you can go your own way, but how nice would it be to swap recepies, and encourage and edify each other.  If you have 5 kg to lose or 50kg, every woman knows how much they need to loose to look good and to stay healthy.  What do you think ?  Sound interested ??  

Its not something that I will continually blog about, apart from milestone losses, so let me know.

Another realisation ....

you know, its all about the flowers.  Bright, pastel, tiny, big, textured, smooth, silk or paper, I go simply silly over flowers.  Seriously.  They make my heart sing.  I would love to share this layout I created for the most recent CHA, using the beautiful Pixie Glen Line, and custom coloring the large Fleur De Lys flowers with Glimmermist.  I sprayed these delicate flowers with Chalkboard Mists, because I love the chalky shabby chic finish those colors give the flowers.

This second layout shows the diversity of the Printery Patterned Papers and how with a little bit of color, black can showcase beautifully any color or B&W photographs that you have.  You will find that if you use a color frame, the colors within will just seem to merge and flow onto the photo mat whereas a black frame will contain the image so it doesn't allow the eye to wander. Black also seems to that provides perfect base to showcase a pop of color - as you can see from the hybrid flowers just under the balloon.

Another short and sweet post.  The days just seem to get busier, and life can be so demanding when it comes to time.  Hope these projects gave your a little inspiration for whatever you might create in the future ..... thanks for coming and visiting.

Comments

[Stéphanie]

very pretty work in black and white !

[patti hamil]

Steph, these pages are lovely, just gorgeous as always!!! I am starting a journey with my husband at this time also! We are both trying to get healthy and lose weight too. I'm terrible, I want to eat what I want to, and my absolute worst habit if Dr. Pepper, I am totally addicted to them, I drink them all the time. That's the hardest thing for me to give up. Bread and potatoes are no biggie for me but I'm a bear without my Dr. Pepper! I wish you much success on your journey. I know you will do fine. We are also drinking an energy drink that has all your daily vitamins and minerals and it seems to be helping the most!!! Let me know if you want to chat!!! Hugs!!!

[Pearl Maple]

gorgeous pages packed full of pretty details

[Milagros C. Rivera]

Oh my dear Lord these are fantastic, specially the ballon one, ahh you are such an inspiration!!!

[Hennie van den Brink]

Hello, I really love the layout with the airballoon. Where did you get the beautiful hybrid flower. I've been searching but haven't find it. Greetings from Holland

[Joanne Flannery]

Hi Steph
Go you, I too have just started a weight loss regime and am in my 3rd week with a loss of 7.9kgs to date, which is great except the road is soo long ahead, apparently I need to lose 56kg's!!! but it is a start. As I write this I have just finished my lunch, but thoughts of something sweet and yummy are in my mind, hoping the diet coke will help sort this out. Keep up the good work and know that myself and others are with you doing the hard yards as well.
Your layouts are gorgeous as usual and always an inspiration to me, so thanks heaps.
Cheers
Joanne

[Kelly Rodgers]

Good for you Steph. Hubby has set up a gym for me so now I have no more excuses!

[carla]

wow stunning page's!!

hugs carla

[Heather M]

Good Luck to you on your journey of weight loss. I started my diet & exercise in the spring & was able to lose 20 lbs. but am afraid I will be gaining back during the holidays with my lack of exercise right now. I really love your pixie glen LO. Those colors are right up my alley. I have purchased some of this collection hopefully to make beautiful projects just like yours.

[Lydia]

Well done Steph! I'm in WW myself and have lost 12.3 just getting to my goal. You can do it!! Will be watching for updates. :) Love you work as always.

[lizzyc]

HI.. i commend you for putting your wight loss out there on your blog to encourage us all.. i know i am carrying too much wieght, and i do try to watch what i eat and try and move my body.. thank you for reminding me i do need to continue, even if it is a slow process, just to keep going at it...
and i always love your creations.. always so soft and pretty, delicate and gorgeous... thanks for all the inspiration on this post.. both lots...

[Patty O'Malley]

Good for you, Steph! You've made a start and that is important. I was to the doctor a couple of weeks ago, and he said your weight is up 4 lbs. Not a lot but with the holidays coming, I had to adjust my eating habits. I'm cutting back on my calorie intact, and it seems to be working. The layouts are beautiful, as always!

[Romy]

Congrats on this brave step that you made:) I'm sure you can do it. If you really want something, you can achieve it with your courage! I'll keep everything crossed for you. Only the fact that you made this step is already a step in the right direction:) You go girl!

And gosh...just look at those two stunning layouts... the first one is pure femininity and elegance. I just adore the sweet colours and the way you arranged all the prettiness that is called Prima flowers:) Your second layout is absolutely stunning! You're usually the queen of colours, but with this page you proved that you do such amazing work using these darker tones too. Such a unique and beautifully detailed layout. I just love the hot-air balloon you made!

[Nadia Cannizzo]

Steph I am with you.I joined the gym 3 weeks ago and trying to lose weight ..these were things I was supposed to do after you-know-what. I joined Lite n Easy too. I have lost a bit of weight and now in my 3rd week I also have bad days because thats just the way it goes. So you are not alone. The start is always the hardest. Keep at it and please do let us know how you are doing.

[Alicia Baverstock]

I'll join your journey Steph, I have just joined the gym and am wanting to banish 10kg. Heres to the journey ahead and the light at the end of the tunnel to becomming renewed, energized, healthy and maybe finding our sexy!

[Floliescrap]

what a beautiful post Steph...Pretty Steph !! congratulations, courage to the rest of your life, my poor English does not allow me to express yourself correctly the back of my mind...and I regret it ... I know how complicated it is to challenge and move forward despite the problems. I am wholeheartedly with you, find the right balance of everything likely to move without falling.