Thank you all for the sweet Lucky Cowdog love. He and I both appreciate it!
One of the things we do when we set out on a new diet and exercise plan is to read everything on the topic we can find. Its one way to feel proactive about the lifestyle change without it being so painful. Because we all know that the start of dieting and exercising are both painful!
In my quest for motivational reading material I ran across the book Our Lady of Weight Loss by Janice Taylor. Actually, I ran across Janice and her book over at Craftsanity. Jennifer's podcast interview with her is completely delightful. Janice shared her story of her 50 pound weight loss through crafting! Yes folks, crafting. I immediately requested the book from the library.
Janice took her journey down an artistic road that led to the weight loss she wanted. And she's kept it off for several years. Its a whole different way of looking at what can sometimes feel like deprivation and exhaustion and turn it into something artistic and beautiful.
Janice's approach to her lifestyle change was so different that I had to share this book with y'all. I won't spoil it for you with the details since you'll probably want to hunt down a copy of this book for yourself.
Ohhhhh, thanks! I'll have to check out this book!
Posted by: Karyn | June 29, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Thanks I've added this to the hold list at the library too.
Posted by: Pieces | June 30, 2008 at 12:54 AM
please share some of the details haha, I will never be able to get that over here in the library. I haven't lost nearly as much weight as you (7 kg's since the beginning of April) but due to my healthproblems, excercising is the bit I can't do much. So congrats to you and cowdog ;-)
Posted by: Brigitta | June 30, 2008 at 02:51 AM
Intriguing!
Posted by: Fog and Thistle | June 30, 2008 at 06:24 AM
Congratulations and keep up the good work! I'll definitely look for this book.
Posted by: Tricia/LazyTcrochet | June 30, 2008 at 07:54 AM
I remember this Craft Sanity interview - it was wonderful. Good luck on your weight loss journey!
Posted by: sewbettie | June 30, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll definitely have to take a look at it. I like to research things like that as well. At least so I know what I'm getting myself into! I made a "vow" that I would start jogging come July 1st. I need to get prepared. I haven't decided on a goal yet. I think overall I just want to feel better. :)
Posted by: AJ | June 30, 2008 at 12:41 PM
That sounds like a weight loss plan I could definitely get behind!
Posted by: pam | June 30, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Wonderful! I'll have to go look for that at our library...
Posted by: sadira | June 30, 2008 at 02:47 PM
I'll have to check out the book and the podcast. Good for you and Cowdog!
Posted by: Carrie K | June 30, 2008 at 07:46 PM
thanks for the recommendation. i will have to check it out! i'm still trying to figure out how to work out in 100 degree heat!
Posted by: Tara | June 30, 2008 at 09:58 PM
I have that book! I received it as a review copy at work and have yet to crack it open. Being on an endless diet, perhaps I should take a look at it!
Posted by: Christen | July 02, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Wow! What a novel concept. Although as I read it here it makes perfect sense! I'll have to look that book up. I don't have a lot of weight to lose but I keep putting it off.
Posted by: sara y. | July 02, 2008 at 06:07 PM
wow, what an interesting concept! never thought crafting would help anyone lose weight...perhaps it has something to do with focusing on a creative passion versus food? i always manage to combine both somehow. ;)
Posted by: jennifer | July 05, 2008 at 08:20 PM
i like to read and explore this kind of site.
weight loss story
Posted by: Debby | June 23, 2009 at 11:49 AM