What makes you happy??!!

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most? 

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long?

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising?

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast?

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away?

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"?

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on?

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time?

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great?

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future?

1. love to walk

2. salad

3. chatting and enjoying a wonderful glass of wine

4. my friend Diane..she lives in the states...we always had a great time..NO MATTER WHAT!

5.Too many to mention..that is the truth!

6. Last weekend....looking forward to so many more!

7.This is soooo sick..DESPARATE HOUSE WIVES....it is my ONLY show I watch in Norway...

8. Hawaii

9. ALWYAS..my black skirt and whatever.

10. DOING IT!! REACHING MY GOAL :) :)

What exercise do you enjoy the most?  I really like the "Walk Your Way Slim" dvd by Prevention.

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? Chicken tacos


3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? Having friends over for dinner or bbq

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast? Heather

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away? Chris Tomlin " I wanna be the way I was made"

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"? I havn't had one for so long, I can't remember

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? American Idol or Greys Anatomy

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time? Estes Park

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great? My pink top with my pick capri pants. The outfit is almost  to big now.

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future? Having a healthy body, mind and spirit.

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1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most?  - walking on the trails with my family

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? - chicken, lettuce w/dressing and corn on the cob is my fave this week 

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? - with my boys :)

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast? -  my hubby of course!

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away? - this week it's Honky Tonk Badonkadonk

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"? - 2 weekends ago when we accidentally ended up walking 12km on the TransCanada Trail

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? - C.S.I. & My Name is Earl

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time? - Victorias Historic Inn in Wolfville NS! just two words... DOUBLE JACUZZI

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great? - jeans & tee

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future? - more energy to play with my son, maybe I'll be able to keep up :)

Love your questionaires Laurie!

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most?  Dance Explosion Class where you can find your inner sex goddess!! LOL

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? I don't cook!  My boyfriend does it all but I love salads! 

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? In Osoyoos B.C. at the beachwith my kids firstly  or with good friends around a fire pit sharing laughs secondly.

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast? Melody and the Flemings

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away? Paradise by the Dashboard light...LOL

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"? Next weekend - annual baseball tournament we go into!

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? Grey's Anatomy

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time? New Brunswick! 

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great? New dress I bought last month! 

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future? Another confirmation that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to! 

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most?  eliptical machine..

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long?  any of them.. hhehe.. but i love brown rice veggies and chicken in any combo with any seasonings.. :) 

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? video games and reading

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast?  my husband..

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away?  too many to list.. haha

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"? when i went to nashville

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on?  my name is earl

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time? NEW ZEALAND!!!!     

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great?    any of my new smaller clothes.. but especially that brown shirt.. :)

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future?  that i will be able to do things i normally woulnd't be able to.. i'd be able to rock climb with the hubby (it's his favorite thing to do).. :) 

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most?  Rafting, Swimming and Jumping on the trampoline

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? Chicken breast with olives and sundried tomatoes with feta on top and a salad.

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising?  Listening to music outside around a campfire with frtiends and family!!  And I love traveling.

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast?  SUZI... she was just here... she is so fun!! I love all my friend though...

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away?  SO SO Many... hard to choose...

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"?  Despite the troubles we have had lately this last weekend was awsome because my friend Suzi came to visit..

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? I can't wait for RockStar this summer...

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time?  Tuscany... want to spend more time in Florence and the Beach in Italy.


9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great?  my size 18 jeans I am in now and a really cute black tank with nice sandals. Getting closer and close to a size 16...

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future? Having a happy healthy life with my hubby.. fitting into all of the cute clothes and having more confidence is just a bonus... Health is #1

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most? 
Walking outside
2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? Mushrooms..I hated them wouldn't touch them and not I cannot get enough of them.

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? With my kids and hubby and or gathered around good friends

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast? hmm that is a hard one.  We don't have a lot of friends but I would have to say all of them I enjoy being around...

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away? Miranda Lambert Kerosene

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"?

Wow hate to say it but weekends have been so crazy with all the home improvement.  I mean I haven't hated the weekends but non have been worth braggin about recently that is...

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? I LOVE I Mean LOVE the sitcoms that come on CBS on Monday nights...Yes Dear, etc.  but I have 2 boys that are in Boy Scouts and there meetings are every Monday nights....YUCK so I don't get to watch them.  I do love ER on Thursdays...We aren't big TV watchers but those are 2 of my nights...

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time?  LAS Vegas Baby....Hubby and I had some friends that one a trip 2 years ago this year and they weren't able to go and they sent us.  OMG we had a blast...and I soo wish we could go back..

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great?  My size 16 jeans....

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future?  Being Healthy and looking great..having more energy then I ever remember having..

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most?  running... horseback riding, rock climbing... I guess anything I can do outside.

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? Anything with asparagus or artichokes in it.

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? computer games, playing with my dog(s).

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast?  My little sister.  She can keep a laugh going for hours.

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away?  lots of em...

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"? Easter weekend- but not b/c of Easter.

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? No TV, sorry.  I'm excited for the new Dr. Who as soon as I can get over to a friend's house with tivo...

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time?  Grand Tetons, but not because I had a great time, because I didn't have ENOUGH time.

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great? My "skinny jeans" and a lace cami.

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future? 500-800 more calories a day to play with.  That's like a whole 'nother meal!

Jamster....... I LOVE Kerosene!!!  Miranda rocks!!

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most?  Playing in the backyard with my girls!

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? My Low Fat Teriyaki Steak Salad

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? Spending time at the lake with family & friends, searching for fabulous tasting recipes!

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast? My best friend Chrissy, but she's in Seattle & I am in Alberta.  :o(

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away? I have to agree with Paradise by the Dashboard Light...LOL!

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"?  The weekend before last.....it was just perfect.  At the lake, tons of friends, BBQing & being silly!

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? CSI Miami!!

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time?  I haven't travelled much, but Disneyland would be incredible!

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great? I have a pair of faded jeans that are too big, and a white v-neck t-shirt that is also too big....I feel SOOOO great when I wear it because it shows me without DOUBT all the weight that I have lost.  :o)

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future? Oohh....less weight will most likely reduce my severe chronic pain.....and therefore allow me to jump back into life!

And thank you, I LOVE posting questions that are a bit different.  :o)  Allows me to get to know everyone on a different level!

1.  Walking  

2.  Any kind of broiled fish with lots of steamed veggies 

3.  Gardening, reading, visiting with friends in person or online.

4.  My dear S.O of the past 21 years, Bill

5.  I listen to mostly jazz or classical music and don't have a favorite song.

6.  Too many to count. I've had a lot of fun in my life.

7.  Don't watch much TV. 

8.  Sailing in the US and British Virgin Islands.

9.  none right now.  All my clothes are fat clothes and no matter how nice they are I'm not happy with them.

10.  Being able to shop off the rack in the misses department and to look good in my clothes.

1.  walking & swimming
2.  turkey dinner with lowcal mashed potatoes
3.  watercolor painting or crafting
4.  my best pal Camille passed away 2 years ago and life is blah w/o her now
5.  good day sunshine by the beatles
6.  my hubby was away on business and I stayed in my pj's, ate what i liked, and read lots of books all weekend
7.  anything on discovery
8.  Scotland
9.  I have a 2 piece long B&W skirt and top that makes me look tall slim & elegant
10.  Fitting into my clothes again

1. running and rowing

2. ok, so it's not the healthies, but i love fetuccini alfredo with shrimp. i've cut back on the portion size and started throwing broccoli in too.

3. lately going to yard sales and repotting plants

4. her name is erin. she's like a friend soulmate

5. just about any song

6. last weekend. very productive, although limited exercise. bbq on friday, saturday yard sales and sunday was spent out at the park with fella and friends and their new baby. sunday dinner with other friends and home for ice cream, housewives and grey's.

7. grey's, the deadliest catch and nip/tuck

8. wallowa lake, oregon;  nelson, bc; and london

9. the skirt i got to pick my boyfriend up at the airport in. it's flirty.

10. i'll feel better about myself. and i'll have successfully lost more than just five pounds, so if i gain weight again, say because i get preggers or something, i know i'll be able to lose it.

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most?  Rollerblading

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? chicken stir fry

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? reading

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast? friends from summer camp

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away? any song I know!! if i know it i have to sing!!

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"?
Spring break spent with friends


7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? House

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time? London, England

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great? My fave jeans and a hoodie

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future?  being healthy and feeling good about myself

1) Aerobics vids

2) Give me anything with grilled chicken, and I'm there!

3) Writing, drawing, making plushies, recording EVPs, or playing Sims

4) Don't have many friends -_- .

5) Soooo many ^_^ !  Let's see. . . "Tro", "Chasin' After You", and "Runner", just for starters. . .

6) Haven't really had any of those in a long time :-( .

7) Of shows currently on the air?  Probably "CSI". . . and I'm really looking forward to the return of "History Detectives" on PBS (it only comes on in the summer).  I'm a dork, I know :-P .

8) I've never had an amazingly good time anywhere.  I would like to go back to Charleston, SC, though-- I've been there several times, and still never gotten to take any ghost tours!  *feels deprived*

9) I have this great retro (maybe vintage?) tank-dress I got at the Goodwill that has a pattern of squares in shades of blue and brown, on a cream BG.  It was in bad shape when I bought it, so I had to re-sew most of the armhole binding and the fallen hem -_-;;; , but it was worth it ^_^v !  When I wear that, I feel like Twiggy. . . er, if Twiggy were ever a 12-14. . .

10) The possibilities it opens up for cosplay costumes!  I've noticed so many of the charas I wanna do seem to wear spandex and/or have exposed bellies -_- . . . neither of which I've been able to do yet, but hope to!

1.  Don't have a fav. but like lifting weights., anything at the gym 
2.  Anything grilled or steamed fish with veggies 

3.  Spend time with my best friend(my husband). Cooking.  Go for rides, on our motorcycle with our friends
4.  My husband, and our best friends J & P.

5.  There are a lot.  Depends what mood I'm in. 

6.  We went to a concert (Nickleback) and grilled out the next day. 

7.  Prison break and most shows on Food Network, don't watch too much tv

8.  I've been on a few.  Basically anytime we take the bikes. 

9.  My fav. jeans with a cute halter top, I can't pick a fav. one
10.  Saying that I did it and feeling great!!!!

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most?  Yoga

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long? Coconut curry chicken...mmm...

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising? Reading, hanging out with my lovely friends, talking to my mom on the phone.

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast? My roommate for the last 4 years.

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away? Anything by Journey...

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"? Last weekend...out with my brother, my friends, good workouts. Sad it's over :(

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on? Alias, Grey's Anatomy, and Lost

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time? Driving up the coast of California. I'd spend more time in Santa Barbara and hanging out on the beach, taking pictures of the beautiful drive.

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great? pajama pants and a tee shirt...

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future? I'll be able to do things I've always wanted...take up rock climbing, running, maybe even *gasp* date once in a while. Plus, I'll look hot. That's a nice bonus :)

1.  What exercise do you enjoy the most? 
Bicycling

2.  What healthy meal do you make that has you looking forward to it all day long?
Anything I don't have to cook!!

3.  What is your favourite way to spend your spare time other than exercising?
singing and/or playing the piano

4.  Who is the one friend that when you're around them, you have a blast?
Wanda

5.  What song, when it comes on, immediately grabs your attention and you start singing to it right away?
My Immortal by Evanescence

6.  What weekend in recent history did you find yourself thinking on Sunday night, "Wow.....now THAT was a GREAT weekend!"?
Meeting slappy last weekend....very cool.

7.  What TV show gets you all excited that it is coming on?
The X-Files

8.  Where have you gone on vacation/getaway that you would love to go back because you had such an amazingly good time?
Panama City Beach, FL or New Smyrna Beach, FL

9.  What outfit do you wear that makes you feel great?
My pink outfit from Victoria's Secret

10.  Lastly, what will make you happiest about reaching your goal weight in the future?  I'm at goal now and I have found that happiness cannot be placed in a number on the scale but in how you feel about yourself despite your weight.  I learned to love myself by being here.