http://liana.buddyslim.com Diet, weight loss, fitness blog from BuddysSlim.com Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:49:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you ever had one of those "friends", who are just out to make your life miserable...well I have one of those. See, this person and I, haven't been friends in years. I'll call us acquaintances...In high school, we were best friends...after high school we had a falling out. She ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2009/07/21/woke-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed-venting/ I don't blog very often, nor am I very active in the BS community, however, I do take the time every day to read as many blogs as I can...and I must say, there is soooo much negativity going on lately! It makes me not want to read anymore!  I ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2009/07/12/so-much-negativity/ So I haven't been on in a week due to a NASTY cold.  I can't workout and all I want to do is sleep.  I haven't had many rest days thanks to my lovely boss who won't allow me to call in sick.  I got this speech this week..."if you're ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2009/02/13/im-feelingblah/ Let me start off by saying that 6 years ago, I chose the wrong profession and now I'm stuck with it.  I am a massage therapist.  Don't get me wrong, I would love being a massage therapist if I had my own clientele and didn't have to answer to anyone ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2009/01/12/just-need-to-vent/ So, I haven't blogged in a while.  I really need to start doing it more often, it's just that work has consumed my life.  Since my last blog, I am down a total of 11 lbs.  I feel great, my clothes fit better, I'm working out and making healthier eating ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2009/01/12/its-been-awhile/ Well, for the past few months, I have been struggling with sleep.  It's rare that I actually get a full night's sleep.  I blame it on my weight and on stress from the economy.  Life hasn't been easy and it's affecting my sleep.  Now that I'm starting to lose weight ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2008/11/26/sleep-deprivedany-suggestions/ Ok, so this past weekend, I had a minor setback.  I can't seem to resist chocolate!!  The cookie was just calling my name...and I gave in!  As good as it tasted, I immediately felt guilty.  I guess that's a good thing.  So, I adjusted my calories accordingly and went on ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2008/11/24/that-darn-chocolate-chip-cookie/ First of all, I'd like to say, since I joined a few days ago, the support has been amazing.  I want to thank everyone for their nice comments and emails.  It means a lot to me knowing that there are people out there who can relate to what I'm going ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2008/11/21/im-just-getting-started/ I have struggled with my weight all of my life.  Now at the age of 31, I am at my heaviest ever.  In the past year, I have gained 42 pounds.  I gained 25 lbs. from cortisone injections.  One in my wrist for Carpal Tunnel and one for a food ... http://liana.buddyslim.com/2008/11/19/my-first-pound/