http://alisonslife-in-the-slow-lane.blogspot.com/ Life in the Slow Lane: Last year's EFFORT

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Last year's EFFORT

I promised in THIS post that I would  let you know how I got on with my OLW for 2011. My word was EFFORT and I had created this LO for it



So  how did I do?

  • Weight - definately my biggest success!....by last week I had lost 3stones 1lb (43lbs/ 19kgs)
  • Walking- started out well, but lost momentum over the summer when it was too hot for both of us! I DID start going to Keep Fit and Line Dancing though- not so good for Boo, but certainly for me!
  • Getting out and meeting people- my Slimming Club, Keep Fit and Line Dancing too k care of that too
  • Photoshop- FAILURE! Never got round to that at all
  • Short-term future- another difficult year, with DH away from home too much, but my keeping busier helped me cope with that too.
All-in all I am quite happy with how I did, and even though I didn't keep any record after this LO I did find it helpful to remind myself of my word on my 'off' days....let's see how this year goes.

Thanks for the enquiries about dad's finger...it IS improving. He took the dressing off a couple of days ago, and it looks ghastly- I definately couldn't have done anything to help with it. Mum's better too...and they go home on Friday! Almost six weeks this time,which I have just about survived...

Thanks for dropping by!
take care of you
Alison xx
Posted by Alison at 11:11
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18 comments:

  1. Gem's Crafts25 January 2012 at 12:01

    Wow, really well done with the weight loss last year. And it sounds like you did really well with your other aims too :)

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  2. gracescraps@gmail.com25 January 2012 at 13:18

    Fabulous LO, Alison - congratulations on all that weight loss!! Photoshop is worth learning, but it's not intuitive, so tutorials really do help. ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  3. debs1425 January 2012 at 13:24

    Amazing success with the weight loss - well done!
    I have visions of you and Boo both doing line dancing but I guess that you did that activity alone ;-)

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  4. Lou25 January 2012 at 13:27

    wow amazing weight loss Alison and well done on making your word work for you x

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  5. Jane25 January 2012 at 15:51

    well done on the weight loss Alison, looks like the year was a good one. Try photoshop,it's fun when you get to grips with it x

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  6. scrappyjacky25 January 2012 at 16:37

    I think you did amazingly well,Alison....especially with the weight loss. Maybe photoshop can be a 'to do' for this year....I didn't manage it last year either.

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  7. Sian25 January 2012 at 17:26

    You deserve huge congratulations - that's a fantastic weight loss!

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  8. Ella Swan25 January 2012 at 18:39

    Sorry to have missed a bit here Alison - I hope to catch up when I can :) Sorry to hear about your dad's finger too!! And great layout! Yes I've had Photoshop on my list for YEARS - but no TIME - I use Picasa and it's pretty darn nifty for FREE!!

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  9. Sandra25 January 2012 at 20:33

    It's a strong word, and I have to say, I think you did really well :)

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  10. boysmum226 January 2012 at 03:50

    A beautiful page for a wonderful year ahead of you. Keep going

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  11. Maria Ontiveros26 January 2012 at 08:38

    What a great job you did - it is soooo much more fun to exercise and get fit with others, isnt' it? I love the small group that I train with twice a week.
    Rinda

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  12. Fiona@Staring at the Sea26 January 2012 at 10:15

    For the weight loss alone you did fantastically well Alison, so to acheive the other things as well is a bonus xx

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  13. Anonymous26 January 2012 at 11:16

    I love the look of your fabric flower and you should be so proud of yourself :)

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  14. Amy26 January 2012 at 11:58

    Oh congratulations Alison - you have done so well this past year with your health and fitness goals!
    I am glad to hear your Dad's finger is okay and that your Mum is on the improve.

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  15. Jimjams26 January 2012 at 18:43

    Wel you cetainly did your OLW proud! Congratulations!!

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  16. Melissa26 January 2012 at 21:15

    I think you did great with your word & hearing about your weight loss is so motivating for me. I can do it this year!

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  17. Anonymous27 January 2012 at 20:18

    A big WELL DONE to you Alison xx

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  18. Jo30 January 2012 at 23:15

    Well done Alison, I think you achieved loads last year x

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