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There Will Be Surprises Along The Way

Barbie Swihart

I’ve been on the journey for a little over 5 months now.  I left the starting gate running hard, losing my first 17lbs in just 2 months.  I’ve lost an additional 9lbs. but overall, my weight loss has slowed down.  It’s easy to lose momentum when we settle in to a routine.  The honeymoon phase is over and now the hard work must begin.

It's easy to lose momentum when we settle in to a routine. The honeymoon phase is over and now the hard work must begin. Click To Tweet

Even though I feel as if I’ve had to really fight for those last 9lbs, there have been little surprises that I’ve noticed about myself along the way:

The surprise that I’ve dropped 2 complete pant sizes.

The surprise that my face is noticeably thinner.

The surprise that clients I haven’t seen for a year (tax office) have commented on my weight loss.

The surprise that I am beginning to like the person I see in the mirror each morning.

The surprise that I’m looking forward to continuing the journey.

It hasn’t been a perfect journey.  You will not find hard-core, all or nothing here.  I’m just a woman on a journey.  There will be roadblocks, bends and curves at every turn, but I know that if I stick with it, I’m in for even greater surprises along the way.

What have you been surprised by on your journey? I would love for you to share in the comments so we can chat about it.

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This is Day 12 in the #write28days challenge.  Visit my landing page here to read more posts in this series.

Things I’ve Pondered On The Journey

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Before I made the decision to get serious about losing weight and getting healthy, there were many things that caused me to stop and ponder.  I thought long and hard about where I was currently (weight, health – both emotional and physical) and came to a decision that the pros … Continue

I Want To Experience Life Again

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Since I’ve been walking around with an extra 75-100lbs on my 5’2″ frame, it’s hard to let loose, have fun and experience life to the fullest.  I’ve noticed some differences in the way my body moves with just losing the fist 25lbs, but I want to experience so many other … Continue

What I’m Learning On The Journey

Barbie Swihart

Every journey we take is an opportunity to learn something.  It’s no different with health and weight loss.  There are so many things I am learning along the way, both positive and things I need to work on.  Here are a few things that I am learning as I move … Continue

Explore Your Options

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Weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry, and it seems as if everyone is out to make a dollar when it comes to your desire to shed unwanted pounds.  There are so many options that it can be very overwhelming to choose the right fit for you.  Before exploring your … Continue

I Finally Had Enough

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I had to come to a place where I finally had enough. Enough of the pain. Enough of the exhaustion. Enough of the shortness of breath. Enough of the self-hate. And it wasn’t just once.  I’ve made a decision before and did fairly well at first.  I’ve stopped and started … Continue

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Wife, mom, nana, coffee lover. Living every season to the fullest.

My beautiful mama is now safely in the arms of Jes My beautiful mama is now safely in the arms of Jesus. She fought hard with lung cancer and dementia over the last few years. I am so very thankful that her mind was strong at the end and she knew she was surrounded by her kids, her grandkids, my father and all who loved her. She is one of the most lovable and selfless woman that I know and she’s going to be missed tremendously. There is an ache in my heart that I cannot describe and the grief comes in waves, but I know I will see her again. I love you mama. Thank you for shaping my life and helping me become the woman that I am today.
32 years with this man today. I can’t say that m 32 years with this man today. I can’t say that marriage has been an easy road, we’ve had our ups and downs. But We are committed to one another and love one another deeply.  So thankful for this man, his gentle spirit and the way he works so hard to provide for his family. Tonight we will celebrate with steak and lobster and possibly a movie.
Some sneak peeks! I cannot get over the beauty of Some sneak peeks! I cannot get over the beauty of these captures @mallorycarlsonphoto @kayliegracelee @devinisaiahlee
Daddy’s little girl is all grown up. I just love Daddy’s little girl is all grown up. I just love her little smirk.
Oh the JOY! Oh the JOY!
My beautiful baby girl became a wife yesterday. I My beautiful baby girl became a wife yesterday.  It couldn’t have been a more perfect day. I didn’t have my phone out much, so stay tuned for more photos.
I am so excited to try these coffee creamers by @p I am so excited to try these coffee creamers by @prymalcoffeecreamer. Just 45 cal per serving, 5 g of carbs and no sugar. Here’s to health!
These goof balls are getting married next Saturday These goof balls are getting married next Saturday evening. My beautiful @kaylieswi and her beloved @devinisaiahlee Although it will not be the wedding we had planned, it will be a beautiful wedding where they will be surrounded by family and their most treasured friends. The smile on her face and the joy she exudes makes this mama’s heart skip a beat. I choose this picture because it represents how they have had fun together since they met, and how it symbolizes what I believe will be a marriage full of fun, laughter and JOY. 7 days baby girl! 7 days until you join your forever love and begin fulfilling the dreams God put in your heart to dream together. Love you baby girl! ❤️
My hair has always been relatively healthy. Up unt My hair has always been relatively healthy. Up until about five months ago I had short hair, no longer than the nap of my neck. However right before Covid hit I decided to start growing out my hair and it’s not been an easy task. My hair is dry and dull, lacks shine and now that I’m using more heat products on my hair it’s really taking a toll. My niece introduced me to the @monatofficial  products and I’m so excited to give them a try. I especially love that they are naturally-based and #leapingbunny approved. Stay tuned.
Today is this guys birthday and in 12 days I gain Today is this guys birthday and in 12 days I gain him as a son. @devinisaiahlee I am beyond grateful that you walked into Kaylie’s life. It’s been a pleasure getting to know you this last year. We love your sense of humor and the way you take care of our baby girl.  May this year open doors to dreams come true! 🥳
These beauties came back in stock online at Walmar These beauties came back in stock online at Walmart recently. It took me about a second to add them to my cart and purchase. It’s not that I needed any more knives, but I so wanted them! @pioneerwomanaddict
My heart has been aching for the rhythm of writing My heart has been aching for the rhythm of writing once again. Somewhere along the way, after nearly 10 years of consistent writing, I lost my way.  It was easier to stop trying and just let my blog go dormant.  About six months ago my dear friend @heather_mertens redesigned my blog and I was hoping to begin the journey of writing once again. But life has a way of getting complicated at times and so the blog continues to sit. I started posting about my weight loss journey there not too long ago but then got derailed with the current state of the world and I even have to begin again in that regard.  But even so, the desire to share tidbits of my life, both the joys and sorrows, and somehow encourage others along the way is still present.  So here I am. I decided to start this new Instagram feed as a way to share my journey without imposing expectations on myself to write on the blog, at least for now.  I’m not sure where this journey will lead me but I hope you will join me as I find my footing once again.
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