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Come on my daily journey as I attempt to go from 440 pounds to fit with exciting adventures all around the globe.
Weight loss and motivation go hand-in-hand and you can find it all here. Visit this page daily for the latest news, trips and adventures you can participate in and a healthy dose of hope.
As long as we are breathing, there is hope. Priscilla Houliston
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Priscilla:
Happy Thanksgiving EARLY...Have a great and safe one, do good things and take care of yourselves - Priscilla
Priscilla:
Hi Mary C! Not sure about where I'm getting my energy from, I guess it is because I invited everyone to my house for Thanksgiving now I need to finish it! Off to paint the kitchen ceiling...Priscilla :)
Mary C:
Oh my gosh - where are you getting your energy?? My legs are hurting so bad from picking up shellbarks for a couple of hours, so I cannot imagine doing what you've been doing! You are such an inspiration...keep it up!
Priscilla:
Getting ready to STRIP the floors in our house, should be fun. Any tips people?
Priscilla:
Hiya Cindyrella! Sorry, I don't log into facebook anymore, too busy and my computer time is ever so short now! Email me anytime though - hugs :)
cindyrella:
hey, hi. Just wanted to tell you I'm still in here. You don't do the Facebook anymore? I am...
Priscilla:
Today I ate two lovely hot banana muffins that Alexander made with his Mommy! He did the mixing on them and was ever so proud! They were delicious, small and Fiber One!
Priscilla:
Skunk Update! We moved everything out of the apartment and in the basement, there was no trace...or smell...of the skunks! Hopefully they won't follow us to our new place! Wendy, send your mom down anyway...I MISS YOU GUYS!
Wendy:
Pris, you will have to update us on the skunk issue---have you moved then to the new house as well? If not I could send my mom down to pack them up for you! She would just love it! CONGRATS on being happy! ENJOY your new wee house!
Priscilla:
UPDATE ON MY WEIGHT! Today at weigh in I had lost 3.4 pounds last week and now weigh 336.2 pounds and I'm feeling GREAT!!!
Priscilla:
Hiya Wendy and thanks for that! As soon as my house is in order I expect you to come down for a fun weekend! Missing you guys and give everyone hugs from me!
Cousin Wendy:
Hey Pris, I received your book LITTLE CHANGES and I cant put it down! From the very first paragraph, I was hooked. It is actually like sitting and talking to you. I can even imagine the expression on your face as you would tell it! YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING!!! I am so impressed with you and all you have accomplished! I wish you would do a audio book about LITTLE CHANGES with you reading the story---I would buy it in a heartbeat! Think about it. I'm VERY proud of you and all the weight that y
Priscilla:
MS, Do NOT SWEAT IT!!! We all have those moments and you just have to keep on doing the good things! Try fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth! :) Priscilla
ms:
After losing 6lbs giving up sweets, last night at 11:pm ate 3 oatmeal creme cookies & 2 sundae ice cream cones! Why?
Priscilla:
Painting, cleaning, plastering and sweating off the pounds...hopefully! I have bruises and blisters all over but I'm feeling fantastic!
Gracie:
Congrats on your 25# achievement Priscilla!! WTG!!! 
Priscilla:
Still alive! We have been having a blast with my in-laws who are visiting from Scotland. Tonight I will weigh in and write a blog! HI to everyone and thanks for caring! Priscilla :)
Cousin Wendy:
hello Pris, I havent talked to you in quite awhile. I hope all is well with you and yours! We had a B-day party for Uncle Vernon last Saturday and rumor has it that your writting a book with Becky about Uncle Abe. I hope that it is true, I would love to read it. Well I know you are busy, if you get a chance email me sometime and let me know what you are up to! Take care and I am SO proud of you and your weight loss! You inspire so many! with much love, Wendy
Brenda:
I know your moving and probably crazed with the busy in your life but I'm wondering if all is well. Your last blog post was Tuesday and today is Sunday. This is the first time I've contacted you. I saw you at the Teach's Lair Marina when you came in to inquire about a campground nearby. I believe you had just arrived by ferry onto Hatteras Island. I've been following you since I saw you and wish you the best in your conquest of losing weight and being really healthy again. Each time I go
Gracie:
BTW...they come 6 of one flavor to a package. Peach, Mango, Strawberry or Raspberry!! My favorite are Mango and Raspberry! 
Gracie:
Congrats on your weight loss Priscilla!! 2 years ago I joined weight watchers and didne continue, but I still had all the books and point chart, etc., so I begin counting points this week myself! I am going to try your easy to make ice cream soon as I have gone shopping...lol. Have you tried the DelMonte Fruit Chillers yet? They are in your canned fruit section, there are 4 flavors, and they are 3 pts. each. Buy em, freeze em...enjoy em! They are a frozen fruit sorbet and are wonderful!!!! S
Gracie:
Are you moving over to the new Yahoo site with us?? It's pretty bland and boring there right now, but we are hopeful Yahoo might spice it up soon! 360 is shutting down tommorrow (Mon.) Kind of sad....it was a nice outlet. I think I may lose half my friends there though. :-( I have sent invites to ALL of them (inc. you) but only have half of them moved there.
Gracie:
Yay!!!!! So happy for you & Morton, on the upcoming move!! A house is soooo much nicer then an apt.! OMG..I am a packrat too...lol. In fact, I just now came home from an estate auction with some wonderful treasures that I so did NOT need!! My kids keep saying..."with all your "junk" Mom...one day we will be RICH!!" lol. Darn kids..lol. So...will you be moved by the time Mortons parents arrive?? Or...have they arrived already??
Menomamma:
Hi, We have about a quarter of an acre planted this year, we too are trying to eat healthier, and grow our own food. We just got a warning about my husband's health and he is making some major changes in his lifestyle and I along with him will be eating healthier too! Our strawberries were late this year but sweet. We have 245 Sweet Potato plants, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, and corn! Happy Summer!
Priscilla:
Today's weight...358.2 pounds. I lost 2.8 pounds last week and I'm SO HAPPY about it!Woohoo :)
Priscilla:
Chasing our dreams should be done DAILY! We have to get off our backsides, run as fast as we can and never stop trying! LIFE is beautiful! Don't wait, chase your dreams today.
Priscilla:
WEIGHT GAIN...my weight is UP 1.4 pounds for the week, even though I have not gone off my diet & have exercised...GRRR...frustrating but I will NOT quit! Priscilla
emie:
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emie:
hello im inspired with your stroy i wish i could cut down some pounds too, i did lots of tips but it dont work to me. Yes tomorow is a fathers day but no father to extend our gratitude its ok where ever they are now am pretty they are happy.
emie:
hello i did seen the movie charlottes web that was remarkable i lost my dad 17 years ago but still i feel empty and hoping his still around watching me. We honored him until now brought some flowers to his grave and commemorate his death. care to change link? thank u
Jennie:
So proud of you! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow - one pedal at a time!! Happy Father's Day.
Tess:
just dropping by.have a nice weekend :)
Keeper:
Came across your blog, what a wonderful inspiration you are. You have brightened my day... thank you
Angela Meadows:
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm wish you the best of luck in all you wish to do. Cutting trees really helps with fat lose. I cut wood all winter and lost over 40 lbs. I have since valentines put on about 15lbs more. God bless you in your efforts to shed away the years. One day we will not have to work at exposing the real us. It will be instantaneous. Keep up the good work on the blog and the weight loss! You encourage me and others as I can see!
Priscilla:
Thanks Gracie! WTG to you for giving up smoking! That is just brilliant and you have added years to your life (not to mention saving money!) and you can do this! Lets just picture ourselves in this wonderful healthy glow and then do what we need to do to get there!HUGS! Priscilla
Gracie:
BTW....congrats on the birth of that beautiful little grand daughter!!
Gracie:
WTG Priscilla!!!!!! I am in a rut here myself...ugh! After 40 years....I quit smoking...9.5 weeks ago! THAT is going well...but am gaining weight now, so joining a gym this week and am back to my reg. walking routine. Just need to get the food under control now! Why does it have to be soooooooo difficult!? Well...congrats on the super 2 weeks....keep it up g/f! ;-) ttyl....
Priscilla:
My weight is now 360.6 with a great 7.2 loss this week! Feeling FANTASTIC and on top of my own health!
laura:
LOVE the Zone you're in...Way to go, girl!
Priscilla:
I am IN THE ZONE and feeling oh-so great! This is the time...I can just tell!
Mary:
so precious...!
Priscilla:
There might be two different Mary's asking questions! If you just scroll down in the TAG BOARD you will see the question, then my answer above it! Have a FANTASTIC day and go ahead and make those LITTLE changes!
Mary:
Wait...back up...baby...what baby?? Did I miss something?? :>)
Priscilla:
Hi Mary, You didn't miss it...it didn't happen. We didn't have anyone register sadly :( It was a bit short notice and though lots of people said they wanted to, timing wasn't right.Keep watching for details though, you will be seeing Deerfield soon on here!
Mary Croson:
I've been anxiously waiting for a report on the Deerfield Spa weekend...did I miss it? Or has the date been changed? I love your updates - it's just like talking to your best friend & holding nothing back.
Priscilla:
WEIGHT ALERT...it is high and it is in today's blog. UGH! I'm not going to beat myself up, I'm going to make today perfect eating wise and I already got one solid hour of exercise.
Priscilla:
To celebrate the start of summer this LONG weekend, I'm going to dust off my bicycle, oil my chain, pump my front tire up and RIDE today! Look out knees, it is happening!
Priscilla:
LAST CHANCE! Register for the fantastic LITTLE CHANGES weekend at Deerfield Spa for May 29, 30 and 31! Mention Little Changes and save 20%!!! See you there and have a fantastic Wednesday! Priscilla
Priscilla:
Almost forgot...my weight today, May 11th, is 354.2! Woohoo! One jug gone, nineteen to go.
Priscilla:
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY WORLD! In Britain they celebrated last month and to be honest, I'm not sure what the rest of the world does. Hoping all the moms and children (no matter what your age is) around the world have a perfect day!Priscilla
Priscilla:
Hi Laura! Great to hear from you. I'm weighing in tomorrow morning and hopefully will be able to ditch my very first jug...woohoo! Email me and we'll have a proper virtual chat!
laura:
Hi, Priscilla & Morton. I'm the gal from the boat rental in Jensen Beach, FL. We sold the biz & opened a gift shop. Still following your blog and am really happy to hear you are doing well - love the H20 jugs! - always cheering for your continued success!
Priscilla:
Walking, filming and exploring my own backyard today! Get out and enjoy this wonderful world we live in!
Priscilla:
Happy EARTH Day! Be good to the planet and walk or ride a bicycle! Think green, recycle and plant a garden...all BRILLIANT things!:) Priscilla
Priscilla:
Does anyone out there use twitter? If so, you can follow me there. Of course my name is @littlechanges and I am very NEW at it!
Priscilla:
Just got back from the grocery store and bought 25 gallon jugs of water. Uploading pics now and will be in today's blog. My face is still red from the workout. BRILLIANT!
Priscilla:
Hi Craig and thanks for that! It really is tough, one day at a time and is something that I will have to work on the rest of my life. Feeling VERY positive and ready to keep trying. :) Take care - Priscilla
Craig:
Hello Priscilla!I'm glad to see you are still keeping the Little Changes website going! You are an inspiration to many!I'm sorry to read of your yo-yo struggle and would like to suggest Rational Recovery. It's an alternative to A.A., and even thought the author is a little too much anti-AA, his method is very useful and most-importantly: Real. Check it out: Rational.orgThe gist is this: your addiction is a Beast living inside you, it tells you what to do. With RR you learn to identify this beast
Priscilla:
Gather up your empty MILK JUGS to lose weight! Read the post for April 19th to see how! Priscilla
Priscilla:
Come on world! Book your Little Changes long weekend at Deerfield Spa today! You will LOVE it and we will all leave the stress of the world behind! See you there - May 29, 30 and 31, 2009
Priscilla:
Happy Birthday Mom! My mom is turning 75 today! She is feeling good, walking a fair bit on her own and has some spring in her step. Off to the greenhouses and a birthday lunch!
Priscilla:
Wow, if that is a national debt counter I wish it would slow down a bit. The art work was lovely and I wished it was for something good. Thanks for the info! :)
Jeremy:
I believe that picture of the digital counter, if I'm not mistaken, is counting the national debt.
Priscilla:
Raise your hand if you are ready for a LONG weekend at Deerfield Spa! Join me in the Poconos for one of the best weekends of your life! :) Priscilla
Priscilla:
Hi Captain Steven! Morton and I remember our night with you well, on your birthday, and your incredible hospitality! We will never forget you and I will drop you an email now! Cindyrella...oh so true! :) Priscilla
steven:
I'm not sure if you remember me or not i'm captain steven from key west. We had the pleasure of having dinner with you like your first couple of days into your journey. I want you to know that your often on my mind and forever in my prayers. i would love to hear how your journey is going so i enclosed my e-mail address and hope to hear from you. God bless you and continue to make positive change. I look forward to seeing you when you eventually find your way back to Key West. until then stay s
Cindyrella:
I heard "CALORIES IN CALORIES OUT". Eat less and burn more. Only way to lose weight I guess.
Priscilla:
Hi Mary,They are at the end of various posts, including the post today.From now on I will put in the title that there is a 101 in the post!Thanks and have a fantastic day! :)
Mary:
Priscilla - what happened to the 101 Little Changes? I miss them!
Priscilla:
Is anyone reading this going to the Philadelphia Flower Show? I want to go and it would be fun to hook up with one of my online buddies! Priscilla :)
Priscilla:
Adding lots of pictures, look only at the ones you want to and enjoy! Priscilla :)
Priscilla:
Morning and THANKS everyone for your emails and posts...both inspiring and helpful. Last night was good, I ate frozen blueberries and behaved myself. One evening at a time! Priscilla
menomamma:
Priscilla; Don't give up! Hang in there please, I am one who also yo yos a lot. Have you tried swimming? It will protect your knees and still give you resistance and movement.
Beautiful Mind:
Oh geez, in my comment I forgot to say I thank you for your inspiring honesty.
Priscilla:
Woohoo! The blog issues SHOULD all be resolved now and Mary, the image you saw was a picture of a funny t-shirt I saw a while ago. I know people care about this blog and I'm very grateful they do!!! Have a wonderful day world and keep reading! Priscilla
Mary:
Priscilla-when I opened this, the first thing that came up was 'no one cares about your blog'...what is going on??
Peggy Poillucci:
I am having a hard time trying to see your blog Thank you.
Priscilla:
Hello world! Can you see me? There seems to be a security issue with some browsers viewing the blog. If it has happened to you, please email me about it! Take care and have a BRILLIANT day! Priscilla
Priscilla:
Hi world, freezing in PA and trying to get in some outside walking without my lungs feeling like they are going to freeze.Stay warm, keep moving and think spring - Priscilla :)
Priscilla:
Hi KC - Trust me, I know even though I am in the majority now by being obese that it isn't "normal" but rather deadly! I was trying to be ironic :) All my life wanting to be normal and now, sadly and not liking it, I am. Still losing and fighting to get fit - Priscilla :)
KC:
Hi, Pricilla! Over the years, I keep checking in and wishing you well. But, today's blog about being 'normal' stopped me in my tracks. Obesity is not normal!! Just because so many suffer, does not make it 'normal'. Over half the English population died of the Plague in the 1300's - did that make those deaths 'normal'. Please do not justify illness - especially that which is preventable. Keep watching Biggest Loser - not for the ratings but to see just how much effort is put in by skinny pe
Elma:
I have slipped a bit lately too so I know where your coming from.I'm going to follow your lead and get started seriously working on losinfg the fat.(by the way,I was all set to walk with you in St Augustine the other day.What happened to that?I was disappointed.)
Priscilla:
Weight for today...356 even. Worked out at the gym, so far - so good on my eating and feeling very fabulous.Come on along, the fitness is feeling fine!Priscilla :)
Priscilla:
OMG...sorry to be a cry baby and I know I have NO ONE to blame but me, but my face and my body have gotten so much fatter in the last three months!!! WHY did I stop getting on the scale and let this happen!? Now I am going to be forced to kick my own butt into gear and save myself! Yikes...the videos are horrible...you are warned!
Priscilla:
Not only did I survive at the BIG gym, I loved it! I'll tell you all about it tomorrow and upload two little movies I made of myself, before and after, in the car. They will be good for a wee laugh! Have a brilliant Sunday! :)
Priscilla:
Confession is good for the soul and the scale. I'm FINALLY doing something about my body again, facing the truth and want you to stick around to see this through. Priscilla :)
Gracie:
My kids gave me an awesome exercise bike for Christmas!! And on the book rest is YOUR book!!!! I can read as I peddle...Yippeeeee!! 
Gracie:
Hey Priscilla! Happy holidays to you and Morton and your family!! I hope the new year brings us ALL many Little Changes!! 
Priscilla:
Get ready for the time of your life as we make wonderful LITTLE CHANGES together! Take a moment to do something great for yourself today and then pass it on to another person!
Priscilla:
Hello world, it's early Saturday morning here and I'm off to see my future, and maybe yours! More details later. Do something SPECIAL today! Priscilla :)
Priscilla:
A quick HELLO to Robert in San Fran! Thanks for writing, glad you liked the book and I loved your email. When I tried to write you back, it was returned to me saying your email wasn't accepting any emails. If you send me an alternative email address, I'll forward you my reply! Priscilla :)
Priscilla:
Have you ever had this incredible moment in your life where EVERYTHING changes? This morning, way before my alarm went off, was mine. Watch for it and get ready to have your socks knocked off! Priscilla
Priscilla:
A huge THANK YOU to the great people who got out there on Sunday and froze with us as we walked the wonderful City Island! Now world, your mission today is to take a 30 min walk & take a friend with you! Priscilla
Priscilla:
Get ready world, SUNDAY, Nov 23 at 9 am on City Island, Harrisburg PA. For more details visit www.WalkOffObesity.com See you there! Priscilla
Tony:
Met you in NYC and was impressed with your message. Driving to PA on sunday to walk with you. Keep up the motivating, we need it.
winnie:
hi, nice blog you got here, care to exchange link?
Gracie:
Is that a NEW photo of you on the walksoff page Priscilla? Well..if it is...you look FANTASTIC!!! 
cindyrella:
Hi! Before I go to work, I try to walk on my treadmill at least 10 minutes, then do more in the evening or go to the gym after work, but that 10 minutes really pumps me up and gives me alot of energy. When I don't walk that 10 minutes, I notice I'm very sluggish and tired at work!!!!
Joe:
I stopped taking my car to work and now walk the 2 miles each way.
tina:
great site
Priscilla:
The more the merrier! Sure Clarisse, add away. Anyone that wants to hook up on Yahoo! messenger, my user name is priscillalittlechanges, though I'm not on there a lot. The best way to talk to me is via email. I really do answer all of them! Have a fantastic weekend - Priscilla
Thursday, June 25th 2009
7:54 AM
We are never too old
What is that one thing that you want to do, I mean REALLY want to do? For me there have been many, but losing weight has always been at the top of my list. Now I really feel I'm on the road to successful weight loss and maintenance, I have actually had time to ask myself what is next on the list.
Since my whole family is musical and the only thing I can play is a CD, I decided to take piano lessons. I'm doing this for me, for the sheer enjoyment and satisfaction of it. It is not something I plan on doing professionally or expect to sell out concert halls, I just want to be able to sit down at the piano and play something other then chopsticks.
My first lesson was last night by a lady who is fresh out of college. It is going to involve learning to read music of course and I was a bit nervous about the whole thing. After just five minutes at the bench in front of her shiny black piano though, I really felt like I was understanding what she was saying, what the music was saying and it really surprised me from how much I remembered from music classes long ago in school.
There was this giddy excitement inside me that I felt a bit hard to contain as my fingers made my way from middle C and out. I was finally going to be able to play piano! Not tomorrow, but with daily practice, by Christmas I should be able to belt out a few carols for the family to sing to.
At 46 years of age I'm learning more every day then I did as a child. I'm learning that I can control my eating. I'm learning that I can change my weight. I'm learning that as long as we are willing to TRY, there isn't anything we can't do as long as we stick to it.
My new teacher said I'm to practice at least 30 minutes each day. I'm going to make it something that I do when I come in from my evening walk that I'm taking. It will become a habit, a great habit. Come the end of this year I will be able to say that I can play piano. I'll also fit on the bench a lot better.
What is it that YOU want to do? Why are you waiting? What is stopping you? If you don't start now, you will never know if you can do it! Get out there and grab your dreams. It is rare when our dreams knock on our door and find us, we have to chase them to catch them.
Keep me posted and I'll do the same!
Priscilla
Since my whole family is musical and the only thing I can play is a CD, I decided to take piano lessons. I'm doing this for me, for the sheer enjoyment and satisfaction of it. It is not something I plan on doing professionally or expect to sell out concert halls, I just want to be able to sit down at the piano and play something other then chopsticks.
My first lesson was last night by a lady who is fresh out of college. It is going to involve learning to read music of course and I was a bit nervous about the whole thing. After just five minutes at the bench in front of her shiny black piano though, I really felt like I was understanding what she was saying, what the music was saying and it really surprised me from how much I remembered from music classes long ago in school.
There was this giddy excitement inside me that I felt a bit hard to contain as my fingers made my way from middle C and out. I was finally going to be able to play piano! Not tomorrow, but with daily practice, by Christmas I should be able to belt out a few carols for the family to sing to.
At 46 years of age I'm learning more every day then I did as a child. I'm learning that I can control my eating. I'm learning that I can change my weight. I'm learning that as long as we are willing to TRY, there isn't anything we can't do as long as we stick to it.
My new teacher said I'm to practice at least 30 minutes each day. I'm going to make it something that I do when I come in from my evening walk that I'm taking. It will become a habit, a great habit. Come the end of this year I will be able to say that I can play piano. I'll also fit on the bench a lot better.
What is it that YOU want to do? Why are you waiting? What is stopping you? If you don't start now, you will never know if you can do it! Get out there and grab your dreams. It is rare when our dreams knock on our door and find us, we have to chase them to catch them.
Keep me posted and I'll do the same!
Priscilla
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