I prefer to think it was the former since I’m the Spelling Queen and tend
to be a little snobby about things like spelling and grammar. But that’s
neither here nor there.
Back in the olden days (when I was in high school), I thought I might
someday make a living as a columnist. And I thought if that ever happened, I’d
name my column “Jane’s Domain.”
Then the age of blogs arrived and I started writing. True, I wasn’t
making a living at it – but it was a way to share my life.
In the past year, Vince and I have embarked on a journey of healthier
living. We’ve each lost over 30 pounds and we’re working on making healthier
life choices.
So it’s working. But it’s a process.
And, okay, so it’s a L-O-N-G process!
So we thought we’d start another blog – this one we’re calling “Healthy Living in Vince & Jane’s Domain.”
I know, I know. There are many, MANY “healthy lifestyle” blogs out
there. I’ll look at them – and the
writers tend to already be fit. And healthy. Many of them are younger. So we’re
finding that making changes – working out, losing weight, cooking healthy and
avoiding foods like – oh, sugar and bread and pasta (all my weaknesses!) – is a
lot harder the older we get.
Trust me. When I go to the gym, I have to use wimpier weights on the
machines these days. My stamina just isn’t what it used to be.
Ah, who am I kidding? I’m a total weenie nowadays. When I go to the
grocery store, I have to make multiple trips carrying my haul from the car to
my kitchen. This a far cry from the old Jane. I used to be able to lug every
single grocery bag in one hand in one trip. Oh, and, in my other I’d juggle my
purse, phone, the mail and my drink cup.
And I wouldn’t lose a step or drop a thing.
So we thought we’d give this new blog idea a whirl. I’ll still write
Jane’s Domain, but for this one, it will be a collaborative effort. Vince will
help with ideas for blog subjects. And
I’ll write about our successes. And – okay – even our little failures. Because
it’s a process. And we’re all human. We make mistakes.
But what we’re learning is that it’s okay to have a cheat day. Or a
cheat moment. But then we get back on track.
So – if you don’t mind – we’d like to share our journey with you. If
you’d like to ask questions – or give us advice – or tell us about your
successes and obstacles – we’d welcome it.
Thanks for reading. I’ll be back with more later!
