Here Today; Gone Tomorrow

 I found this WONDERFUL vintage book at a thrift store yesterday.
Its oversized pages included precious stories and TEN full-sized illustrations!
It has already been claimed by a friend who couldn't resist its charms.
"Here today.  Gone tomorrow," as they say.
So it is with pounds.  Oh, not QUITE that simple,
but when I look back on my journey since February 6,
these words DO apply...
With three to five more pounds to lose in August,
I'll be ready for "maintenance" before I know it.

7 comments:

  1. what a darling book! I love the photos of the chubby little children! You have really worked hard on your weight loss Rebecca. Where do I find out the details of this window diet you've been on?? Congratulations on your success...!!!!!!

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    1. Thank you, Jacque. I'll facebook you with details. Not so many, actually. Something about it just works for me.

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  2. Congratulations...you're looking great and I know feeling better, physically and emotionally....and I think getting healthy helps us spiritually, too!!!

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  3. Oh my goodness! Rebecca you look fabulous!!!! It's been a long time since I've visited (I believe you were
    "Thrifty at 60" then - LOL!) My blog reading decreased substantially during some life events in the past two years.

    To see your photos this evening has been a much-needed motivator. I am deeply inspired by your success; so much - I'm hopping on the Fast-5 this weekend! The last time I was at goal weight was around the first time I discovered your blog. We experienced similar weight loss then. But unlike you, I am back up in pounds and eager to "declutter." I had good results from intermittent fasting, and from what I read about this approach, odds are good it is doable.

    Tonight, I downloaded the book (and finished it :-) Do you know if any consecutive 5-hours can be followed (i.e. eating from 2pm-7pm)? Or is it required that the break-fast begin at 5pm?

    Thanks for sharing your experience and allowing us to be inspired.

    Jean

    ps: Love, love the "Goody" book - great find!

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  4. Jean, I don't know all the ins and outs of Fast-5....but I believe you can establish your own 5 consecutive hours. (I myself generally do 1:00 p.m. - 6:00. It just works best for us.)

    I try to eat healthy foods but if I'm wanting a treat, I don't freak out about having it. For some reason, this has been a great way to get back to a reasonable and healthy weight.

    The hugest blessing of all is that my blood pressure is within range now. It has been higher than a kite even when I lost weight several years ago! I have to attribute it to the schedule (and the grace of God, too).

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  5. Love this little book! And congratulations on the weight loss! I can see the change in your pictures in the past several months!
    I didn't realize that you had several blogs and have been enjoying reading through them.
    God bless,
    Marilyn

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  6. Thanks Rebecca. I appreciate what you've shared and have decided to just jump in. After finishing dinner tonight (7pm), I'll aim to break the fast at 2:00 pm tomorrow and see how things go. I'll keep you posted.

    Jean

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