Calorie Free Blog Candy Winner!

The winner of my Calorie Free Because I Care set is:
Darlene L  djstamper2003 at yahoo dot com


Darlene's stamping tip was:
"A stamping tip from me--I have limited supplies but one of my favs is the modern label punch. I punch two, one in complimenting color, cut it in half and use it to layer at the ends. So while not a complete double layer, it does look really good."

A lot of you asked what I was doing to lose weight:

#1 http://www.sparkpeople.com/  It's a FREE weight loss community.  I lost 123# there in 2007, before I got pregnant w/ Evan.  It is such a great tool.  Look me up there if you would like www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=WendySue72

#2 If I eat it, I track it.

#3 Measure EVERYTHING even condiments!

#4 Water and lots of it.

#5 Move

#6 STAMP MORE and stay out of the kitchen.  ♥♥♥ this is my favorite!

#7 Join challenges

#8 Keep it natural.  I don't use any weight loss drugs or 'enhancers'.

#9 Sit down and eat.

#10 Put away all food off the counter after eating.

#11 Smaller plates.

#12 Don't keep junk food in the house!


**If you are trying to lose weight yourself, please come and visit me and tell me about your progress.  I would LOVE to hear what you are doing, how you are doing and I'm a great cheerleader if you need support.  :)

Calorie Free Giveaway

In the last week, my blog hit 60,000 hits and then this morning I weighed in and I am down 20 pounds. What a great feeling especially first thing on a Monday morning!   I have reached my first weight loss goal to lose 20# before Valentine's Day.

As most of you know by my ticker that I have a goal to lose 111 pounds in 2011. I'm plugging away and determined to get there.  I have some mini goals set through out the year.  If I stay on track and meet these goals there will be blog candy to celebrate--non fattening of course.  :) 

Today,I have a brand new clear mount Because I Care stamp set that is just itching it to be inked up.

Here's how to enter to win.  #1 Leave a comment giving me a great weight loss or stamping tip. #2 Add your email address to the comment or email it to me at Stampiepoo@gmail.com with the Subject of "Blog Candy"  #3 OPTIONAL: Become a Follower of my blog and I will put your name in twice doubling your chances to win.

A name will be randomly drawn first thing Sunday morning, February 13th and announced on Valentine's Day, February 14th.

Weight Loss Ticker

If you haven't been to my blog for awhile or this is your first time visiting, maybe you noticed my weight loss ticker.  This year I'm working on a healthier Wendy.  My goal is to lose 111 in 2011.  Yes, it's a pretty hefty goal.  I'm pretty confident that if I eat right and exercise it will come off again.  Again?  Yes, again!  In the 9 months before I got pregnant w/ my son, Evan I lost 123#.  I found this great FREE weight loss site called Sparkpeople. It really is the most terrific place to lose weight. There are a lot of tool, nutritional and exercise trackers, blogs and a large community.  There's even stampers there!  :)   You can look me up  if you would like here's my page. 

 I did well the first 6 months or so after Evan was born and then my weight went up, up, UP!  It has been a stressful couple years at the Hawkinson house and I have decided that it's time for me to stamp more and eat less.  I know stamping makes me feel good and dragging around this extra weight does not.

Oh and I joined the local Biggest Loser Challenge last week.  Tonight was my first weigh in...  -2.8#.  I will take it!  :) 
Anyway, I know it's not stamping, but I thought I would share a little about me...  :)