And Now, Introducing...Healthy Living in Vince & Jane's Domain

So I already have a blog called “Jane’s Domain.” I started it years ago as a creative outlet to share the day-to-day goings on in my life. I called it Jane’s Domain because my maiden name was Domian, but people called me Jane Domain – either because they were being funny since it rhymed or because they couldn’t spell.

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!