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210lbs #BOOM

Finally!
I feel like I've been fighting for this milestone for so long!
Some days I would get so close, but today I finally reached it.

Now on to 205lbs. :)

Also, I'm thinking of becoming Flexitarian.
As of late I have been reading a lot about Vegetarian or Vegan and how these plant based life styles improve not only our health, but also the health of the planet. These books and articles also talk about how some of the meat and dairy industries are following inhumane practices - and trust me, if they're true, it's disturbing. However, a fully vegan life style is not plausible at this moment, but I think I could handle being flexitarian could be possible. This is the concept that you eat vegan or vegetarian most of the time, but still allow yourself to eat meat some of the time. Some people do certain days of the week, however, with my family, I think I will have more success eating vegan for breakfast and lunch and normal at supper.

Any thoughts on veganism, flexitarianism or the food industry? Let me know by leaving a comment below.

-Roxanne

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Day 360

-Eat When Hungry
Still doing alright, but I did use food to get rid of a tired headache this afternoon. I know it's bad , , , I just don't know what to do with a job schedule that is so sporadic - I need structure! and routine. . . .

- Eat Healthy
Fail! Today was the day I took my brother out for his birthday. We ate like 8 year olds - enough said.

-Exercise
I'm still struggling with motivation. Somebody help me!

Day 362

The count down continues.
I wonder how much will change in a year. I suppose this blog will help me see huh?
Anyway,

-Eat When Hungry
I've decided that this point is my main attack. I realize that eating healthy foods and exercise are incredibly important because I want to be healthy on the inside. But trying to attack all three with the same veracity is exhausting with my current lifestyle, and I know that the truth is that with my main goal being to lose weight only eating when my body is actually asking for food is pretty much the most effective way. Today I did fairly well on this point.

-Eating Healthy
Again, today was good. However, the past two days I have eaten too much sugar - I need to continue to watch this as I am working on breaking a sugar addiction.

- Exercise
Usually I'm all gungho about blogilates, but I'm having a hard time finding my motivation. I just did a short dance video work out today.

Day 365

Hello Blogosphere.
Even though I feel like crap I am on here writing because yesterday I became sick of my life as it is and plan to change in the next 365 days.
Part of that is being accountable and writing on this blog everyday. So here I am.

Eat When Hungry
- well, didn't really do awesome at this today I also didn't due bad. Feeling ill always makes it hard for me to distinguish when I'm hungry or not as sometimes my headaches seem to be lack of sugar related.
Sugar addictions - apparently, so I'm trying not to feed to cycle, but if you told me a chocolate bar would kick this headache I would be all over that right about now.

Eat Healthy

- F- - I helped out at a pot luck and Beth was in charge of dinner.

Work Out -
- I do blogilates and Sunday is her rest day which I am thankful for because this head ache is absolutely killer.

The Terry Fox Run pt 2 :)

Well. Our family officially participated in our first cause run together!!
And we loved it. Everyone had a great time, and we're already planning to participate again next year - as well as hopefully attending one of the 5k colour runs.
The opening ceremony was especially touching for my mom - who is herself a cancer survivor - and whose father passed away due to cancer.
Please continue to support cancer research, while finding other ways (such as becoming a blood doner - blood.ca) to become an everyday hero.

Cheers!
-Roxanne

The Terry Fox Run

Hello Blogosphere!

So - my family and I are participating in the Terry Fox Run this Sunday, and we would love it if you helped us reach our goal of $50 (or more!!) raised toward cancer cure research!
To do so please visit this page : http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=2097686&langPref=en-CA and donate toward our team!

Thank you world - Here's to the hope of a future without the devastated effects of cancer!

- Roxanne

Sunday Afternoon Tea Parties

Good Morning Great Beautiful People of the World!

So as you know there are a lot of people in my family, 8 in total. My mom, my dad, my older sister, me, three younger sisters and our handsome baby brother.

Well there are some trials that come with having a big family. And one of those is you can argue a fair amount. Especially if everyone in your family is as opinionated as my family. We're all strong willed, stubborn people. So this can cause some disagreements. But every so often there is this beautiful gem of a time where we get along. Last Sunday afternoon was one of those moments.

I had decided to make some scones I saw a recipe for here for Gingerbread and Cranberry scones. Let me tell you, they're as good as they sound. (I ate a couple too many I think) But after I had made them I decided to have a tea party with my younger sister and my brother. So I set up the table with a tea pot, tea cups, sugar dish, milk dish, and of course scones. Together we enjoyed beautiful cups of tea with these delish scones and for at least forty-five minutes it was bliss with no arguments.

In a family where there can be quite frequent arguments it's very important to enjoy and cherish the moments when everyone is getting along. But I think this can apply to everyone's life. Enjoy those moments that make you happy, cherish the moments with the people you love.

 Don't take for granted the people around you, and the small moments. Because one day they may no longer be there. Enjoy life to the fullest while you can.

Infinite x's and o's
-A
Oh by the way, here are some pictures of my tea party!

Here are my beautiful scones, I added a spiced glaze on to them, and it really did add just that little bit of extra.

This tea cup was given to me by my aunt, who inherited it from her mom, (my Nana). It's absolutely gorgeous, and perfect for my tea party!

And here are the special guests for my party!