03/28/2009 23:12
A Blur
Geesh! The past few days have been so busy and such a blur I haven't really had much time to post! But, her I am now! Since my husbands work hours got cut at the beginning of the week there have been some interesting changes. The office manager for the small company he works for also had her hours cut and decided instead of doing fewer hours, she is going to retire! So, after a very long (and boring) chain of events ~ looks like I am going to be taking over her job! I have been out of the grown up work world since my oldest was two years old....she's now twelve! So, this is going to mean MANY adjustments for our family ~ but I honestly think it's God's plan. Just the way everything happened and fell in place. For the first time in a long time, I think I am ready to get back in to the work force. As much as I have LOVED being home with my kiddos, I think this was meant to be. :) I will keep you all posted on the details....as of right now I am expecting to train a few days this coming week.
Today was my weigh-in day....I was down another 1.4 pounds for a total of 28.6 pounds lost. Honestly, because my last few weeks have been 3-4 pound losses, I was hoping to break the 30 pound mark. But, that's okay. I am noticing that my trend seems to be I have two weeks were I lose bigger number and then two weeks were I lose a pound or a pound and a half. I do realize 1.4 pounds is a good loss for a week, sometimes my expectations can be slightly skewed! LOL
Well, I better get back to checking things off my to do list. I am feeling more pressure to be organized by Monday! Hope all is well with all of you!
03/24/2009 14:49
WARNING: Whining to follow
My suggestion to anyone who happens upon my blog today is.....skip over it, don't read it. It's just going to be a whining session ~ I can already feel it.
Yesterday went really well for me, until my husband came home from work. When he came home he said his work had announced they are cutting hours. His normal work week is 45+ hours per week and they are being cut down to 32 hours. Wow, that takes my breath away just to type it. Of course, that sent me in to an absolute tail spin. I have honestly been on the verge of tears since the moment he said it. Tears of fear....not knowing how we will make it on such a drastic cut. And tears of anger....we have had such a financial roller coaster the last few years with the way the economy is in Michigan (and everywhere else, I know). I feel like we have these huge financial catastrophes and just when we think we are recovering...we get hit with another one. Ugh.
This is the exact sort of thing that has the ability to totally derail me on my weight loss. Another Ugh. I need to stop feeling so defeated.
I will be praying the Lord sustains us.
03/21/2009 19:42
Another 3.4 bites the dust!
Had my weigh-in this morning and am SoOoO happy to report I was down another 3.4 pounds for a total loss of 27.2 pounds since January 28th! Yippee!
I look back at the last two months and I don't feel like I have been depriving myself either. Usually when I diet, I am constantly struggling. This time I feel like I am truly just changing my eating. I pray to the Lord that it continues! I have 5 1/2 weeks left until my doctor's appointment....now I am starting to get excited about my doctor's reaction to my weight loss! I have asked her for some advice last time I was there and she gave me some pretty generic information and suggested maybe having a consult with a dietician to figure out a plan. I took the referral and told her I would consider it. When I got home that day I decided to try it on my own one last time.
(Lord, let it be the last time!)
Well, back to the busyness of today! Hoping to get a walk in with my puppy, Miley later today!
03/18/2009 04:02
One Day at a Time
Today was one of those days that I kept thinking "this day just needs to be over!" I was craving sweets ALL DAY LONG! I did manage to stay in or close to my points, but it was difficult! I am hoping tomorrow is a MUCH easier day!
On the bright side.....I did get quite a bit of exercise today! (Hopefully that will offset the damage I did with my points!) I got in a 30 minute bike ride (pulling Matthew in the bike trailer!), a 40 minute walk and then another 30 minute walk this evening with our puppy, Miley.
03/15/2009 00:41
DON'T QUIT!
When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down
And you feel like the biggest failure in town;
When you want to give up just because you gave in
And forget all about being healthy and thin;
So What! You went over your calories a bit;
It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!
It's a moment of truth, It's an attitude change;
It's learning the skills to get back in your range;
It's telling yourself "You've done great up till now;
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal;
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace
If you summon the will to get back in the race;
But, often the struggler's when losing their grip
Just throw in the towel and continues to slip
And learn too late when the damage is done
That the race wasn't over and they still could of won.
Life-style change can be awkward and slow
But facing each challenge will help you to grow;
Success is failure turned inside out
The silver tint in the cloud of doubt.
When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit;
If you bite it you write it... But Don't you quit!
02/26/2009 05:25
Still Going Strong!!!
Well, tomorrow will be four weeks into my journey! As of Sunday morning, I am down to 231.8 ~ so I have lost 15.2 pounds. Even though I get impatient, I realize that is a great loss in one month's time! I have been continuing to follow the Weight Watcher's 1-2-3 Success program on my own at home. I have been "on program" pretty much everyday for this last month.
I have also been trying my best to stay committed to a workout regimen! My current goal is to workout for at least 30 minutes, six days a week. Most days I am using my Playstation 2 Yourself! Fitness game, which I am really enjoying! It is truly a great workout!
I am definitely feeling an improvement in myself and my energy level. I hope that will be encouragement to stay on track. Today, I tried on some size 18 shorts that did not fit me last summer and I am happy to report -- they fit! Although, I am praying they are too big for me come summer time! I would LOVE to have to buy an entire new summer wardrobe!
I am praying that God blesses my efforts with results!!
But, atleast tomorrow is Saturday. Ahhhhhhh.