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Ann Lovell Patient Expert

I've been on a journey to renovate my life. Part of this journey included losing 225 lbs, as well as learning to change how I think and perceive life.
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Challenge Myself to Change by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss I mentioned a few entries ago, about a book I'm reading called "Aspire", by Kevin Hall.  I've been tackling about a chapter a week, so I can work my way through it thoughtf ... Read on »
Do Little Tiny Mini Goals Matter? by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Last weekend I was reading a chapter in the book Aspire by Kevin Hall.  He was telling a story about a quadriplegic who had decided he was going to do something quite extra ... Read on »
The Ingredients of Determination by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss As I mentioned in a previous post, I survived Hell Week.  I'm still absorbing some of the lessons that I learned this week.  As I ponder today, I think one of the most impo ... Read on »
I Survived! by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss It was a windy, dark and cold morning,  6:00 a.m. to be exact.  Bundled up in long johns, a turtle neck, fleece sweater, a coat, a pair of pants, 3 socks and glove ... Read on »
H -E - Double Hocky Sticks Week by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss It's been a long, long time since I wrote about the weight loss journey that you see documented in the layout of the blog.  The truth is, that since reaching my goal weight ... Read on »
An Article About Me! by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss I opened my Facebook page today and began reading.  To my great pleasure, I found this article listed on the Cochlear Facebook page showing up in my newsfeed!  Just thought ... Read on »
Slices of Heaven by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Slice of Heaven #1 A couple of weeks ago, I was running to the store for a quick errand, with Finn buckled in the back seat.  As I drive to the store, I hear the sweet ... Read on »
Sweet Joys by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Tonight, after midnight, I got a text from upstairs.  Finnley kept saying to his mom, "My Ann, go see my Ann....."  She finally texted me to see if he could come s ... Read on »
Florida Fun by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Ahhhh, Celebration....How do I love thee, let me count the ways! :)  Seriously though, Cochlear Celebrations are counted among the highlights of my life.  I'll give you a ... Read on »
Motivation by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss LOOOOk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  When reading my niece's blog a few weeks ago, she shared that she had printed her blog and posted a picture of her book.  I checked out the Blog2Pri ... Read on »
My Sweet Valentine by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss LOOOOk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  When reading my niece's blog a few weeks ago, she shared that she had printed her blog and posted a picture of her book.  I checked out the Blog2Pr ... Read on »
Positivity by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Yesterday I went grocery shopping, as I usually do on Friday.  This little trip turned into a little mini-lesson on positivity.  After I collected all my groceries, I went ... Read on »
What a Life! What a Job! by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss I've now got almost a full month under my belt, working in our Parent Infant Program with babies and toddlers from 0 to 3 and their parents.  I can't believe how I feel abo ... Read on »
Life's Little Joys (A Photo Essay) by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss All three came down to "spend time" with me.  Amazing they all three fit into one chair!  They're growing so fast, I don't think that will last for long! ... Read on »
The Future Is In My Hands by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Life is bringing me more changes. For a long time, I've felt that I needed out of my current career. I had hope that something better was out there for me. ... Read on »
Seasons of Life by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss Life has been trying for the last few months, more for others that I care about than for myself personally. The last 8 or so months, I've watch my niece go through such a l ... Read on »
An Article about me! by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss AOL apparently has a website called, "That's Fit". A week or two ago, I was interviewed by their reporter via email. I was asked to send photos as well as answer a bunch of ... Read on »
Lessons Learned from a One Year Old by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss For the last 13-14 months, I've had the pleasure of living with a baby and watching him grow. There have been lots of little lessons along the way, as I've watched him co ... Read on »
Writer's Block by Ann Lovell Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Weight loss I always thought "writer's block" was a fictional term. I'm always able to write at the drop at the hat. However, I now think it's real, and it's most likely a term that des ... Read on »