New Years Resolutions

Well Christmas 2011 has come and gone and we are headed for  a new year, 2012. It is a time when many people make a resolution. Some of them include: losing unwanted weight gain, eating a healthier diet , getting more exercise, quit smoking, and much more.
It seems like the number one resolution is losing weight, for most of us that have ate too much during the holidays, weather it is 5lbs or 25 lbs, it can seem like a real task. It really isn't as hard as you might think. What I have found is that if you just cut out fried foods, sugar, cut down on carbs. and set yourself up on a regular exercise program, you'll lose the extra weight in no time. I also cut my portions of food. If you get a craving for something sweet, or a snack, what I suggest is just take a small piece to satisfy your craving. I don't suggest you do that and then go to bed.LOL
It is also important to get exercise, as well cutting down your food intake. If you put aside just 20 minutes a day for basic exercises , that will also help in losing the unwanted lbs. There are alot of  exercise programs that are set up for your specific needs. It is best to start out at a smaller pace and add more as you feel fit, so you don't over do it. Once you feel comfortable, add weights to your program. You can start out with 2lbs and always add more, as you feel you are ready. Walking is another great source of exercise and if you have access to a pool, swimming is great too!
The main thing with dieting is to be patient. The weight didn't get on you in one day and you are not going to lose it in one day either. Starvation diets don't work. That just makes you frustrated and  you fall back into bad eating habits again and probably put on more weight. What you need is encouragement, to keep you motivated. One way is to find a pair of jeans that you have outgrown and strive to get into them again or find a friend who wants to lose weight too and do it together on a buddy system!
The Internet is also a good resource for losing weight. You can find meal planning ideas, basic exercise and whatever else you might need to help you achieve your goals.
I am not an expert, but I know what has worked for me!
Good Luck! Happy New Year and remember, be patient!

Animal Abuse & Neglect

My blog is about my love of Golden Retrievers, but I also have a love of all animals and there seems to be growing problem of animal abuse and neglect. I believe the economy is partly to blame. I can understand that  if someone loses their job, it is hard enough to feed your family, but what I don't understand is how you could let them starve to death.  I just seen on the news a Pit Bull was rescued that only weighed 27lbs. I feel that if you can't afford to feed an animal, give it to someone who can or take it to a shelter or there are rescue agencies that will take them. We have a friend who rescues horses. In our area alone, people are turning their horses loose in local parks. Some horses have been found tied to a tree where they can't even find grass to eat. Everyday you hear about animals that have been found in a neglected state. Some can be saved and some are in such bad condition that they have to be put down. The main thing is to treat your pet the way you would want to be treated. You wouldn't want to  starve to death, so why would you do it to a helpless animal. Just ask for help. I am sure someone would help if only you would only ask. I am going to do some research and list contacts in my next blog for agencies that will offer some assistance. One solution is spaying and neutering!!! That would eliminate some of the problem.

Christmas Time at Adin and Goldberg's House!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Adin and Goldberg's house! Only 5 days left until our Christmas Eve. family party. Adin and I have been very busy preparing for it! We had decorations to put up, cookies to make,presents to wrap and lot's of cooking to do. We have several new members of the family, since my last post. That is why I haven't posted in awhile. I have been very busy with the new additions. We have added a couple of little goats, one is a mini nubian, her name is Cinnamon Bun and a full size Weather, his name is Pepee. They joined my other full size girl, Cappy. We also have 2 new ponies named Peanuts and Popcorn and yesterday our beautiful black Arabian mare finally arrived. As you can see our family has really expanded. Adin and Goldberg have alot of new brothers and sisters. They also are going to have a new nephew joining us Christmas Eve. My daughter is bringing their new Huskey. Looks like we are going to have alot of excitement this year!. I just wanted to drop a few lines to wish everyone a Blessed & Merry Christmas from our house to yours!