Tag Archives: Weight Watchers

The Motivation I Needed

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Robin Dillon

Earlier this week I wrote about fresh starts and the process of letting go of past failures and other things that hold us back. That post about my new beginnings with Weight Watchers was very healing as writing helps put … Continue reading →

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Still climbing back up on the wagon and other Lenten reflections

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Robin Dillon

The season of Lent is the 40-day period (excluding Sundays) preceding Easter. Traditionally in the church it was a time when new converts practiced spiritual disciplines in preparation for baptism on Easter. A focus during this season is repentance – … Continue reading →

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Ouch!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Robin Dillon

Anyone who has seen me lately knows that I’ve gained weight. It’s pretty obvious. It’s not something I can physically hide. Emotionally, you ask? Sure, I can hide that way. I’m good at that. If I don’t talk about an … Continue reading →

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Second Chances

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Robin Dillon

This is a difficult post to write, but write it I must. It’s a matter of honesty and integrity. It’s a matter of openness and transparency; a coming out of hiding. Over the last few months my weight loss journey … Continue reading →

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Plateaus and other frustrating challenges

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Robin Dillon

The last few weeks have been the most challenging since I started this weight loss journey ten and a half months ago. I didn’t make my “90 by Easter” goal and have been hovering between an 86 and 88 pound … Continue reading →

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Nine month news flash

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Robin Dillon

Yesterday, March 14, was my nine month anniversary with Weight Watchers. Consider my Top 10 list of what can happen in nine months. 10. An estimated 675 billion status updates on Facebook.* 9. An estimated 81 billion pictures uploaded on … Continue reading →

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I’m Only Human

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Robin Dillon

This week was a bit of a weight loss challenge for me. I’m finally feeling better after my hysterectomy, but I am not yet back to work or into my normal routine and I don’t yet have the physical stamina … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Robin Dillon

2013 is here! Happy New Year! May this year be one of new possibilities and opportunities for love, health, happiness and wholeness. Though most people think of a new year starting on January 1, as I reflect on the meaning … Continue reading →

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Shortbread Dough, Christmas Cookies and Other Challenges

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Robin Dillon

Time sure flies! In the “busy”ness of the Advent and Christmas seasons, my blog has been idle. After breaking the 70-pound barrier two weeks ago (71 pounds to be exact), I had a minor set-back last week, gaining 2 pounds. … Continue reading →

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The importance of a good support system

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Robin Dillon

I realize that it has been three weeks since my last post. Many of my blog followers have seen updates on facebook, but for the rest of you I am happy to report that my one-pound gain a few weeks … Continue reading →

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