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Thursday, January 05, 2023

Happy 17th Blogiversary

 Oh my word!  Has it really been 17 years?  It surely has!  I started this blog in January of 2006 and I have maintained it  ever since then, even if sometimes sporadically.  

This blog has been so much to me.  It was the outlet for me when I was first figuring out this weight loss thing. I was a large girl when I first started this blog!



 This blog was my salvation!  It was my random thoughts as I learned how to eat healthy.  It was my outlet as I figured out what plans and techniques to use to lose weight.  I celebrated my successes and temporary failures as I lost a LOT of weight.   I actually even lost down to my goal weight with weight watchers!


This blog walked with me hand in hand when I went through my divorce.  It followed me when I was falling in love with Zumba.  It was there when I  was running consistently.

This blog has also been there as I've regained more weight than I want to admit...but pictures don't lie!


This blog has been there through the good times and the bad times for sure!   I know most of the people that started out blogging when I did have left the scene, but I'm sticking around.   

I sometimes get so mad when I try to find something and can only find videos.  Maybe I'm old fashioned but I like to read my information sometimes!  So I wil continue to write.   PLUS, writing for me is cathartic.  It allows me to process things in my head.  It allows me to work through problems.  Plus, I have this weight to lose!!! It allows me to see things more clearly!  So here I am....ready to keep writing!  Lets make it to 20!!!! (and beyond!)

15 comments:

  1. I keep thinking of giving up my 14 year blog. I made it private because I got tired of a bot putting my posts on their site, but now I don't really get comments, which sort of kept me going. Congrats on such a long run!

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    1. Anonymous3:51 PM

      That makes it very difficult for sure! Kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place on that one!!!!

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  2. I started blogging in 2005 and have been writing on an off ever since, although not as consistently as you with the same blog name, I changed mine a few times. I think I discovered your blog back in 2014! I totally get that about processing our journeys through writing, I'm the same way. I think that's why I like your blog so much, too. So happy blogiversary! And glad you want to keep it going :) xo

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    1. Mary Fran3:51 PM

      I’ve changed the name once or twice but have kept it on the same forum so it’s all there! I sometimes worry about blogger shitting down and losing it though!!! I try to keep a back up for myself!

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  3. Geee, I’m about the same, think I started Nov 2005…didn’t realise I’ve had it going for so long.
    Yes, keep yours going please. You write so well.
    Happy blog anniversary

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    1. Mary Fran3:50 PM

      You have me beat by a few mi the! Crazy to think how long isn’t it???

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  4. Wow that's amazing!!! Keep it up.... happy anniversary!

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  5. I stopped writing this summer after my Dad died. Can't seem to make myself go back. Maybe someday.

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    1. Maryfran3:49 PM

      I hear ya! I have gone through stages where I can barely make myself even think about writing. But in the long run, writing for me is cathartic!

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  6. Congratulations. It's been fun following your journey.

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  7. Good Job. I'm here for long haul. I start blogging in 2005
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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    1. Mary Fran3:38 PM

      It’s crazy to realize how long we have been blogging isn’t it?

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  8. Happy 17th. I love reading your blog. Keep on writing. I want to hear all about the new house. How is your husband doing? He had quite the injury with that ax. I have thought of starting a blog, but I am boring & to be honest not very technical.

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    1. Maryfran3:37 PM

      I am one of the most in-interesting people…I’m sure you would be much more interesting than my random rambles! :-). As for my husband…he is still off work…still healing!!!

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