I Lost Weight !!!!!

I'm just finishing my third week on Weight Watchers, and I already feel better. My pants are a lot less tight than they were, people are starting to notice the weight loss as well !

"Hey Val, your pants are starting to be too big for you, get a belt ! =P" Was a comment I received from a workmate who knows I'm following WW ! It was said with humour, and said she wanted to tell me that I'm not doing these efforts for nothing, because it actually shows !

I think I have done well with all the parties and dinners I have been to. I overate. Yes. But it's done, and I just have to do some exercise to help speding all those calories. I have been drinking a lot of water, and slacked on the soft drinks. I discovered that I liked dattes, pitted prunes and hummus. I got used to whole wheat bread, and am now eating healthier. I even take multivitamins =P I took vitamins as a kid, but that was all. I have a lot more energy, and it motivates me to continue.

Anyway. Off I go to continue my weight loss quest. It's doing great so far !

- 5.6 pounds.

-V

Another Treasury !

Team CAC Wonders #3, originally uploaded by brindegazon.

I know, it's been a very long time since I wrote last, but I have been extremely busy with Christmas planning !

I want to start with this treasury I was featured in, by MFcardworks. She included one of my favorite creations, my minty green earrings ! I was really excited to see them in the spotlight, for once.

I also hosted a cocktail night for my Breast Cancer walking team, and I sold for more than 100 $ worth of jewelry, on which 85 $ went for the cause. For more information, visit http://www.savetheboobies.info/ ! Thanks to everybody that attended, this was a whole lot of fun, and I will gladly repeat the experience later this year.

I also want to mention that I started Weight Watchers on Monday December 8th, and we are now December 14th, and I still hold on the the program. (This is a miracle, I usually don't last more than 2-3 days because I usually starve when I'm carefully about what I eat) I'm never hungry, I eat whole foods and most of the recipes they provide are tasty and low in fat/sugar ! I enjoy cooking, and I enjoy good food, so I am happy, and my belly is happy, too =) I wish I can continue for a long time, since I need to lose 38 pounds to be back to my original weight. (Hmm that was like... 4 years ago !) I'll keep you guys updated on how the weight loss is going, I'm so looking forward to my first 10 pounds loss ! My mom is paying a part of the program for me, so I don't get broke while trying to loose weight, and when I loose my first 10 pounds, she said she'd buy me a pair of pants or something. Yay !

Anyway, I shall go back to work on my new healthy recipe book ! I'm converting my own recipes values in points, and I'm also gathering Weight Watchers recipes. The best way to eat healthy is to make it accessible. A recipe book will be accessible enough !

In the meantime, be careful on the roads, it's icy ! And since it's Christmas time soon, my advice is don't drink and drive,children =P

Be safe !

-V

Be part of the club !

This is something I started recently. The "Earrings of the Month" Club, a bit like a "Soap of the Month" thing =) I have a listing up for 6 months in my shop, and will add one for three months very soon. My hubby told me it was a "grand idea", but you know, he's my husband therefore his advice is not very objective =P Anybody willing to give me some feedback on that ?

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And Again !

Dichroic Pendant Necklace, originally uploaded by brindegazon.

This necklace has been featured in this treasury by Catherine. It is a treasury list that features CASTTeam members, and I am honored to be part of it.

I have to get listing more tomorrow, so I just hope we have some sun to take neat pictures and be able to list some items. I don't really know what I am going to do in the winter, since natural sunlight happens to be the best for my pictures. If I take pictures indoors, photos end up orange-ish and ugly =/ Anybody knows a good (not too expensive) lamp to avoid this ? I already have a light tent so I know this helps a bit.

Also, reminder to all, my walking team for breast cancer has a Silent Auction going, and we will feature items donated by fellow artists and crafters. If you want to bid on unique items and support a great cause, click here and browse !

Might be back later tonight with more interesting stuff to say =)

-V

Sometimes...

Black and White Treasury, originally uploaded by brindegazon.

Sometimes you think you'll never make it into a treasury, and there's always somebody to remind you that you are absolutely wrong. I had a beautiful surprise yesterday, when I was back from work, I was part of Anastasia's black and white treasury. (You might want to check her shop by the way, she sells some neat stuff ! http://mattscraftywife.etsy.com )

The necklace featured is very special to me, as it is the first piece I made that was part of my Christian collection. It was the necklace that started it all, and since then, it has never stopped.

Of course, it takes me more time to put the pieces together and form a full collection, because this is a higher end product, and I really take my time to create pieces that have a meaning.

I think the treasury is still live, I don't know if it's Treasury West or regular Treasury, because I'm featured in treasuries in both, but go take a look, some great sellers are featured there with me !

-V