It's Finally Time!

challenge

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 23:05:07

On a different weight loss blog (acutally the one that pointed me to EP in the first place), I read about a challenge to lose 10 pounds between now and Jan 1. Then I read about a challenge on the 100 pounds to lose group for losses during the holidays. I figured I need SOMETHING to hold me accountable, so here goes!

We are supposed to have a soccer game this morning, but I just heard some heavy rain! We'll see!! Then we are planning on seeing Madagascar 2 (on IMAX!)
and then I have a baby shower later. It's a couples shower which I find a little annoying since I am not part of a couple! But, she's one of my best friends and this is her first baby and I love her, so I'll get over that!

Hope you all have a happy and productive weekend!!

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A week day off...

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 23:01:15

Happy Veteran's day to my dad and grandpa! And thank you to all those Veterans out there who have done some amazing things for our country.

We have the day off from school. My girls don't get to spend the night with their dad very often due to his work schedule. So, since he has Tuesdays off, they spent the night with him last night and are with him today. I'm using the time to be productive. I had my first ever MAMMOGRAM today! And can I say ...OUCH!! I don't have any real need for it, but my doctor wanted me to get on when I was 35 as a baseline for the future. I'm a few months past 35, but at least it's DONE! Then, I thought I'd try to do some Christmas shopping, but the mall didn't open until 10 and I was there at 9. I took that as a sign to go home. I had borrowed a book from a friend and told her I'd return it today. I was only about half way through it, so once I got home, I sat down and read the rest of it! It was, "The Last Lecture," by Randy Pausch. You might have seen it on the news - the actual lecture that is. It was about this man who was dying of pancreatic cancer and what he wanted to leave behind for his kids (3 of them and all were under the age of 7). Anyhow, it was a GREAT read so if you are up for it, get your tissues and enjoy!

Another good thing about skipping the mall was that I skipped the temptation to eat out. I made my lunch at home and ate much healthier than I would have at the mall!

After lunch I went for a massage! It was awesome! So in all, it's been a great day!

My plan for the evening is to pick up the girls and then head to my oldest dd's soccer practice. I love to get out there and walk around the fields while I'm waiting for her. I can't always make it that far with the little one, but she'll be good for at least one lap!

I'll get in the right food, the water, and the exercise today! So it's been a good day off!

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I survived!

Thursday, November 1, 2007 00:01:09

I survived Halloween! I didn't have a party at school, so that limited the sweets there. I gave out goody bags to both of my classes and I gave them candy that I didn't really care for! I also didn't allow them to eat it until they left my room! I stayed late at work and got a LOT done, so that made me feel good. I took down the Halloween and October decorations and calendar to put up the ones for November and Thanksgiving. I've been really good about doing that ON TIME this year, so I wanted to keep that up!

We came up and got ready to go. My girls went as Batgirl (or BatMAN girl - as she called it!) and the Joker! I love that my 12 year old picked the joker to match her sister! You know that when there are 8 years difference and you are the oldest, you don't always want to hang with your little sister, but she did and she was GREAT! We met a new neighbor who had a 5 year old boy and they ended up walking around with us. Then my 4 year old had a BALL!! They got TONS of candy. We came back home and my sister and her family (kids ages 5 and 2) were here. Each child dumped out their candy and we separated and sorted. This is a silly tradition my sister and I've had since childhood. We separate to see which kind you got the most of, which is the most unique, and which thing are gross and need to be thrown out. We also pick out the ones we don't like, and give those to Nana (my mom)!

All in all, we all had a BLAST! I'm glad it's over, but am not sure how I'll survive having all that candy around the house!

Now, I got an email saying my EP gold membership was ending soon. Unfortunately I cannot afford to renew it, but thankfully, we can continue on the FREE version!! Thank goodness for that because I LOVE this place. Even though I don't get to blog daily like some, it is so nice to read about other friends and get great ideas from them.

We are off to soccer today, but this time it's local. Hope you all have a great weekend and try to stay Candy-Free or at least only have a LITTLE! If you have those Three Musketeers tiny ones, that's 1 point. So, if you HAVE to have one, only have ONE and you will be ok!! Good luck to you all!!
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Finally the weekend!

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 22:05:09

Boy! It was a LONG week! Last week we only worked 4 days and so this week when we worked 5, it seemed to take forever! Next week I have a field trip on Monday and then Wednesday is a half day, so it should go by quicker.

I've been reading my Best Life Diet book, but I'm not done with it yet. Phase one includes adding more exercise and having a cut off time for when you stop eating each day. Now, I can say that I did get some of that done. I rode bikes with my oldest daughter Monday night. It was probably about 2 miles. Now that's nothing compared to the LONG bike ride we took back in July when we were on vacation. That one was about 14 miles! Not that I want to do that again, but the 2 miles was not bad. Just around the neighborhood. Then Tuesday, she had soccer practice and my little one stayed home with my mom. I walked around the fields for the first 30 minutes and then sat and read for the last 30 minutes! (I have to read that book to make it work!)
But, Wednesday night we had church and Thursday night I had Bible study. Then Friday night I took the girls to the Halloween party at my mom's school. There went the exercise. I've been staying late at school and that eliminates going in the early afternoon. I guess I could make a better effort to get home earlier and then take the dog on a long walk. He'd love that! There's just always room for improvement!

Today is my 12 year old's first soccer game in the under 14 league! Last year she was in the under 12 league, so this will be a challenge! They get to use the whole field instead of half like last year! After that, we are going to see HSM3 with some teacher friends. They're all using me and my kids to see it! You know, an adult needs kids to go see a kid movie! :)
So it will be a busy day!

I hope you are all doing well! Wish me luck for the upcoming week!

Oh, and GO RAYS!!
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So that's it...

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 22:01:18

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and she actually told me I needed to lose weight! I have never been told by a doctor that I needed to, though I knew I did. My bp was a little high (nothing that needed meds or anything) and my triglycerides were WAY high. Apparently that lowers your good cholesterol, so that is not a good thing! She gave me meds for that and told me that I needed to either go back to WW or do something else to lose some weight. She's checking on my in 3 months to see if I need to stay on the meds. I DO NOT want to have to take medicine for that, so...there's my motivation! My problem is that I'm a poor teacher who already overspends, so I don't want to buy into a program, whether it's WW or anything else. I have the book, The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene and I think I may look into doing that. I need something that does NOT limit what I can eat as long as portion control is used. And, I want something that can be a permanent change so I can maintain the loss. Bob Greene's diet is one for life and it involves eating more high grain and higher fiber foods. Of course I have to read the book first, so I am ON A MISSION! I'm just sorry it took my doctor to have to tell me that!

So, any advice or encouragement would be appreciated! Here's to giving it a MUCH BETTER try!! I sure am glad I have this blog to post my feelings. I did cry in her office (how embarrassing), but I am a big crier anyway. So, I am determined to show her I don't need this medicine!

hope you are all doing better than me!!

GO RAYS!!
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it's the same

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 23:07:16

So, the weight stayed the same. I guess that's good, at least there was no gain. I had a training at school today and the kids are out for the day. My little one went to the after school program that ran all day today and my oldest hung out in my room while I was in training. She graded some papers for me, so that helped. I also have a TV and DVD player in my room so she watched a couple of movies and the training was done by 12. Then I worked in the room until about 1:30 and we went to lunch with my teaching partner. I made a partial good choice in the fact that I chose a side salad in place of fries!

I hope you all have a great weekend!! And GO RAYS!!
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busy day

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 23:01:13

I felt like a real homeowner this morning as I was power washing the driveway! I just wish it could have been more exercise b/c the weather was great for it! Not too hot OR sunny!

After, I went to get a massage. I have a membership so I can get one per month. I love doing that, but today's massage was a little harder than expected! I asked for medium pressure, and if that was medium, I'd HATE to feel harder! Anyway, most of it was good!

I'm off to a purse party soon. I am looking forward to it, yet I do not want to spend lots of money!! Wish me luck!

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!!

GO RAYS!!
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real quick...

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 23:00:06

I posted a loss this week! I wasn't perfect, but I was better! Let's hope I can do better this weekend too!!

Have a happy Friday all and GO RAYS!!
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Ideas anyone?

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 00:07:16

Do you think that migraines can be tied to weight? As I've been heavier, I have had more and more of these stupid things. And they last a WHOLE DAY! UGH!

I read an article on binging yesterday. I had a major binge attack on Sunday. I don't really know why either! Weekends are just horrible on my eating plan! I always overdo it and I can't figure out why!! I'm always happy when the week starts for work - not b/c I like to go back to work, just that I get back on track with my eating!

Ok, I'm off to lay down.
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Komen walk

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 00:04:12

I survived! We did the 5k and my little one even walked for quite a bit! She and my mom kept busy by looking at all the dogs and they also counted them. I think they got to at least 25. The weather was awesome! Not too hot and it was very breezy. In the past I've been sweating profusely, but not today!

So, now I'm exhausted and resting. I think we are off to see a movie with a friend coming in from Orlando. We are going to see Beverly Hills Chiuaua (sp?). And then maybe somewhere for Mexican for dinner (in honor of the movie!).

Enjoy your weekend!!
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