Today was a much better day. I had a great motivating phone call with Tyler at WellStrong Fitness. That combined with the messages, comments and emails from everyone reading I’m feeling much better. I thank you all so much for the pep talks!! You guys are all AWESOME!!! It’s amazing how much better compliments will make you feel! People I haven’t seen in a while have noticed the weight loss…. that’s a great boost…. that and presents. Presents always good! Especially jewelry!! My dear friend Nanci sent me a beautiful pearl necklace. She is an amazing jewelry designer. Handmade with Aloha So between the compliments on the new hair do…. my weight loss … I’m sportin’ new jewelry! How can you NOT have a good day??? I can NOT get a good shot of my new necklace. It’s just the softest shades of pink, blues and cream. It’s just beautiful!!! Thank you NAN!!!   It’s January 2026! A long way from the beginning of PBnWhine. Giving My Old Blog Posts a Glow-Up (Because Google Has Standards) You know that drawer. The one stuffed with cords from electronics you no longer own and a manual for a toaster that died during…

I’m having such a hard time this week. It’s one of those turning point weeks where I would say “ya know what? I’m done!” I am so grateful I was chosen to be part of the Channel 10 Half Year Challenge because this blog and this Challenge is the only reason I don’t throw up my hands and say “AHHHH the heck with it! 15 pounds is good enough!” I feel like the obstinate child…. having a little temper tantrum. I don’t know what triggered this little pity party …..bad mood….. I can’t even think of what to call it.. I’m unmotivated…. I’m moody. (OHHH woe is me. I can hear the violins now!) Anyway, here is the blah blah blah part, my weekly progress report. I stayed exactly the same. I am happy I didn’t gain. And pouty that I couldn’t have at least lost a half pound, that would have been nice. (ohhhh don’t I sound like a spoiled little kid?!?! Well, phffffffttttt!! I soooo should have lost at least that!!!) I didn’t do any evening exercising. I did walk with Kaki in the mornings. I weighed myself with my vest on today and it weighs in at…

My vacation count down has begun….. 14 days to go…. after this week it can’t come fast ENOUGH!! WAIT A MINUTE!! Today is only TUESDAY!?!?!?!? I’m proud of myself though, the last 2 hectic days didn’t send me diving head first into a bowl of candy (Truthfully, only because A. I don’t have any and B. I’m too lazy to go anywhere and buy some) that goes for alcohol….. peanut butter……..donuts… wait…. this is NOT helping! Now that I’m thinking of all that great junk food I forgot where I was going with this blog…. ohhh look over there… shiny! (I don’t know why you think I get distracted easily?!?)   It’s January 2026! A long way from the beginning of PBnWhine. Giving My Old Blog Posts a Glow-Up (Because Google Has Standards) You know that drawer. The one stuffed with cords from electronics you no longer own and a manual for a toaster that died during the Obama administration. That, dear reader, is what old blog posts look like to Google if you ignore them long enough. So I’ve been rolling up my sleeves and revisiting older posts on peanutbutterandwhine.com. Not because I suddenly enjoy technical chores, but because…

It’s 9:30 at night and I’m so hungry…….. so what do I do??? I pick the worst show to watch from my DVR list!! Rachael Ray. OHMYGOSH everything she fixed today looked sooooo amazingly GOOD!!!! But, I resisted temptation…. I grabbed a handful of raw almonds and Yoplait Frozen Whip and enjoyed every single bite. LOOK at how smart I AM!! I didn’t un-do a perfect diet day!!! Gracie on the other hand…. enjoyed a gift from Dr. Louie and didn’t worry about her diet. Dr. Louie and Barbara keep Gracie well supplied in peanut butter jars. Tonight it was tempting to keep that jar because MY peanut butter is still MIA!!!   It’s January 2026! A long way from the beginning of PBnWhine. Giving My Old Blog Posts a Glow-Up (Because Google Has Standards) You know that drawer. The one stuffed with cords from electronics you no longer own and a manual for a toaster that died during the Obama administration. That, dear reader, is what old blog posts look like to Google if you ignore them long enough. So I’ve been rolling up my sleeves and revisiting older posts on peanutbutterandwhine.com. Not because I suddenly enjoy technical chores,…