New walking DVD

Since I was at Walmart last night I decided to buy a new walking DVD so that my body would not be use to the "same" walk everyday. This one is called the 4 mile fast walk and it wasn't lying. I would not recommend this to anyone who is just starting out but if you have been walking for over a month (2 miles or more a day) you should be fine. I really enjoyed it and could tell that it got my heart rate up. It did the 'intervals' so that you would walk a a fast pace for 3 minutes and then it would boost up to a jog for 2 minutes. It did 5 sets of these through out the walk. I weigh in later today and I am hoping for another 1 or 2 pounds to be gone! :)

1 more pound gone

Since I started trying to lose weight a little over 3 months ago I really have been good about not eating "junk" food or just 'pigging' out. Well this past week I ate a whole pack of reduced fat Oreo's (over the week), a whole large pizza on Thursday night, as well as some birthday cake this weekend. I did make a goal to increase my walking this past week so I did. Instead of walking 15-20 miles I walked 25 miles. I was really nervous when I got on the scales today because I just knew that the arrow was going to go up instead of down. Well believe it or not I actually lost ONE pound! :) So I have now lost 33 pounds since I began dieting. I am hoping for a much better week this week!! :) I just had a bad week last week; however, I am not going to let that get to me as it was a fluke week as I call it. ;)

Teaching Assistant

It seems that I will be helping to Teacher Assist again this Fall with the Graduate Business Policy class at UNA. I know there were some that thought I was a tough grader last semester but after all this is a GRADUATE class. I don't expect papers to be 1 page in length with no 'defending' of the answers given. I really enjoyed this in the Summer and can't wait to get started again. It is a great experience even for me as there are always things to be learned in life! :)

Lawrence County, TN Citizens may be at risk!!!

When a person calls 911 they expect help will promptly be on the way. Well after the County Commissioners have their way that may no longer be the case. In case you are not aware the county is proposing to cut 6 positions from the Lawrence County Ambulance Service as well to make deep cuts into the budget for the Lawrence County Volunteer Fire Departments. While no volunteer firefighter is paid for his/her service, there are costs involved with maintaining trucks/buildings, keeping gear in good condition, training, utility cost, etc. With the County planning on cutting into YOUR Emergency Responders Budget it could be your life they are putting at risk. Volunteer Fire Departments respond to fires, wrecks, road blockage, EMS assistance calls, fire alarm calls, etc. If the County cuts our budget in half it will be nearly impossible for the 12 volunteer fire departments to operate and serve the community that they are suppose to be protecting. I am urging every Lawrence County citizen to contact his/her county commissioners regarding this issue.

Thank you –

Jeff Hughes
Secretary
Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department

3 more pounds lighter

I lost 3 more pounds this week. I have lost a total of 32 pounds now!!!! :) :) :)

Weight Loss

Sorry guys that I have not been on here lately. Things have been crazy!! I did want to let everyone know that I am currently walking between 10 - 20 miles a week and have lost 29 pounds so far!! :) I am currently on my way. My doctor wanted me to lose at least 24 pounds by November so if nothing happens I have met that goal! :) Thanks to everyone that has been there supporting me through out this!