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So 2 weeks ago I finally faces this giant once again. Someitmes I wonder why I forget about myself and let myself gain back on the weight I have worked so hard to lose. Yes.. I went back into the 190s,,, sigh I got up to 192 . I am ashamed I let things get that way but on a bright side, I had focused a good part of my energey on getting some financial freedom and peace. I am glad to report that as of right now I have paid off 20% of all the debt I had at teh beginning of January. I felt that was a more important goald as it was robbing awya from my Kids and I the peace and serenity we needed in our lives.  In Hindsight I still think I could've done that while still managing to workout and eat right but I feel everything has a place and a time so maybe what I needed to do int he last 5 months was just focus my energy on fighting these creditors and digging myself out of this hole.

 

Now that most of that is behind me and I have a goal and plan for tackling the next 80%, I plan to use this summer to focus all my energy on me. It sounds selfish but I need to do this for my kids. They deserve a physically fit and healthy mom. A Mom who is spiritually, emotionally, and financially healthy. For that I am making a goal of getting to 160lbs by end of Sept. I have do do whatever it takes to make sure, I am healthy and fit. I no longer want to spend all my earnings on medical needs. That money could go towards caring for my kids and saving for their future. I want to go out there and play with them without worrying about injurying myself. I will build my body strength and make sure I am there for them for the next 18+ yrs in whatever capacity they need me. I love my kids so much and I just want what's best for all of us.

 

 

So here are my goals

 

Starting Weight 190 (5/26/2009)

 

Weight in 6/4/2009 --> Yahoo  (the hard work is paying off baby)

 

June 30, 2009 --> 180

July 31, 2009 --> 170

August 31, 2009 --> 165

Sept 30, 2009 --> 160

 

Long Term Goal is to reach 140lbs. I can't wait for the day I can scream I DID IT

It's a brand new day

I have had so many distractions in January that  I have not reached my goal for January. However that said, I feel there are some many other good things to celebrate in my life and the time that was taken away from my weight loss focus has not entirely wasted.

Other non-WL achievements
- I am finally getting a good grip on on my finances. I had a good start in 2009. I have paid of 95% of my medical bills from 2008 and the ones remaining are still being disputed so they might go away all together. I also still have to follow up on some from Orlando for prenatal visits.
- I have paid off most of my other debts and I feel good about sticking to it and getting myself out of the mud. I am getting there slowly by slowly and I am proud of my discipline and determination to get my finances in order.
- I am excited about the project I am workin gon at work even though it is taking too much of my time. I feel it is what I need to take my mind off the sadness and loneliness of the Divorce.

Anyway, my post for today is to commit in writing to achieving some significant goals in February. I know in my heart this is attainable so I will commit and pray that God opens the days and finds me time and energy to do this.

1. Wake up earlier and try to get 30 mins of exercise daily before going to work.
2. Go to Club fitness 4 times a week in the evenings from 6-8pm with mommy. Do at least 30 mins of strength training while there. Days I can commit to Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat or Sun.
3. Eat healthy; Start by buying  healthy snacks especially nuts. Milk more of my diet. I know many people do not support this but I feel I need more milk in my diet at this point due to my calcium deficiencies.

Ok I have to run to Church. I will post more later. I am thankful to God for where he has brought me  to-date. I love him and I  feel so blessed to have  my spiritual cup being slowly refilled.

Happy 2009

I can't believe it

Tired of being sick

This past week I have been so sick. I have barely been able to exercise or be productive. I am hoping to get over this cold by this weekend so I can get back to my active live and move towards my goal of reaching 185. It seems so near yet to far.

Woot Pre-preg here I come

I just have to write this down to celebrate. I have been at 189.2-189.8 for about a week now. I thought getting back to my pre-preg wait would be easy but it has been very challenging for many reasons that I wont go into right now. Anyway, it's August 1st, my baby will be 5 months old tomorrow and I just want to yell out a big yahoo for all the things I have accomplished in these last few difficult months.

I have to remind myself to take time for myself daily and to exercise. I promise myself to try and loose 5 lbs this month. It would be great, no it would be fantastic if I can be 180 by end of this month but I am realistic and I want to set attainable goals. My goal is 5 lbs by end of August.

Yahoo

this weeke was rough for me workwise and i was very tired at the beginning of the week but i got a bust of energy on wednesday and thursday andt got a good workout. lso yesterday i did 1 hrs of weight trainign so i happy about that. i worked late so i wasnt able to get my walk/run in the evening to i plan to take my butt to the gym today and make uo for it. the good thing is i am down to 180.4lbs so I have good down to 178 a couple of weeks ago but it wasnt wight in day and but the next weigh in i was back up to like 181.6 or something like thta. I was really bummed but i just stayed faithful that with exrcise and eating right it will come off. snackng and being stressed out are my biggest pitfalls. it seems that when i am stressed out then no mater how much exercise i do then the weight doesnt come off as fast. I hve to learn how to manage my stress or avoid stressful situations.

Walking Across America

So yesterday, I came up with the idea to walk across america or walk along the US coast line and see how many days, months or years it will take me to complete the entire coast line. Since the coast line is huge 12000 Miles I figured at 1200 miles a year I should be done in 10 years

Anyway, my first goal this year is just to log 1000 miles. Yesterday I made myself go to the gym despite the backache, cold and lack of motivation. I was surprised that once I got on the elliptical machine and said I need to start on my 1000 miles... I was doing so well I ran 6.65 miles

Ok Here are the figures

Atlantic Coast Line: 2,069 miles
Gulf Coast Line : 1,631 miles
Pacific Coast Line: 7,623 miles
Arctic Coast Line: 1,060 miles

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Checking in

So the last couple of weeks have been super stressful. First is it was the unexpected closing of the house. I have to scrumble to get all the documents together on such short notice to close on 8/31/2006. We managed to close and so now we are home owners so yay for that but with all that stress, eating and lack of exercise meant the lbs will start to crip back up. Then to add insult to injury AF came to town and you know how she brings all the baggage .  I also hurt my back last week .. not fun at all  but on the  side of things, I went to chiropractor for an adjustment and was feeling much better. I didnt exercise at all this past week due to back pain but after the second adjustment yesterday.. I feel so much better. I plan on going to the gym this week and working those lbs off. I can see 179 in my future. Wish me luck if you are reading this.

I am still setting a target of 165 before the end of this year. I know I can do it and I will do it.