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Back on Track Now....

So I went back to school and the last thing on my priority list was working out. Well, it needs to shoot right on back up there. With good time management and teamwork with my husband, all can be accomplished.

Be looking for some new motivated posts as it WILL happen.

I know that the only thing worse talking about finances is talking about weight. Well I am here to tell you that this girl is overweight and out of shape. This is due to a lack of effort on my part.

So in an effort to get back in shape (and hopefully some weight loss )-I will be posting a weekly fitness blog on here. Yes, it would be fantastic if I were the type of person who didn't need to answer to someone else but as embarrassing as it is to admit-I need some support!

It is all about fitness and feeling confident in myself. The ONLY reason weight is even included on here is because of the army standard. My personal goal weight is 125 by my next birthday (WAY lower than the new army standard )!

Here are my goals for passing my PT test by February 5, 2007 (my 27th birthday):

25 pushups, 75 situps, 17:00 minute 2-mile run.

Thank you all for the support. If anyone would like to join me in this expedition-let me know.

Love to all !

What the scale?

So today I had the revelation to purchase a new scale. We currently have both a digital and mechanical and we do prefer the digital-but not to sure on the accuracy.

Who knew there were so many options available? So now what originally started out being a fairly easy task has turned traumatic. So now it's do we get, body fat, water consumption, recordable data, the coffee maker. Okay, so there really isn't a coffee maker in the deal but probably will be soon :)  

Maybe I ask Grandma to leave her scale to me in the will. Seriously, I can remember weighing myself on that scale at 5 years old. To this day, when using her bathroom, my inner-child jumps on that scale. Amazingly (or sadly ) it is still accurate.

Working up the nerve...

To take my measurements. Honestly, I really need to. Being so short every pound can make a difference in looks. Maybe tomorrow I will ask Rachelle to do it for me. She won't judge

How BAD can they be? How hard will it be to lose this weight? Well we will see .

So what got me so motivated? Well for one I am sick and tired of being sick and tired about this extra weight. Second I hate always having to worry about the PT test each year. It's embarrassing to have to walk in and be weighed every single month because of weight control. UHHH. Besides I have to set an example for my children (and others). My husband really showed me how to do it. It took him a long time but he is really getting in fantastic shape. He is my inspiration.

And the final one. DH told me if I were to stay in the army that I MUST become an officer. This was because when we met that is the road my life was taking. If I can, my goal is to go to OCS starting next July. Wouldn't that be FABULOUS. One year earlier than planned. One year earlier of being commissioned. One year more of officer pay for retirement. One year closer to being able to become AGR (okay so maybe now I'm daydreaming ).

Back to the measurments. When I am one hot mama (like Sharri-go girl ), it will be good to look back and remember never to become that person again. Right now my body is out of shape. Being mentally strong is not enough in this world. People perceive you differently when you are overweight. Time to do it girl. Keep moving!

Husband is at training

While DH is away at training I have not forced myself to get up every morning and work out. It has been easy to just say "No, you don't have to get up and work out, you deserve this rest since husband is away." Well that is just flat out being lazy. There is no reason for me to just rest on my laurels while he is gone to do some heavy training. My ultimate goal is to be 125 pounds and to "like" my body again. Through high school I was a runner and always athletic. Thinness came easy to me then since my activity was always high. Now it won't come easy to me.

There have been many times that my anger took over while in the military. I used to say that "If I could just pass my PT test and weight then I would already be a sergeant major." Then my ahha moment came to me. Yes, PT and weight have always been an issue-even when I was 128 pounds. But my work and organization and leadership come quite easily. Other people who struggle with those qualities may be able to pass their PT/weight with no problem. Be happy that your problem is something physical that you can work on and not mental. Physical seems to be a lot easier to conquer than mental. Since that day my thoughts are aimed at filling my mind with positive affirmations. You can do it.

So get off your butt and work out. This is your body. You can not blame anyone else if you do not put in the effort. It is possible that you could even go to OCS a year earlier than projected-if so that means one year earlier of promotion and more money. If you are to stay in the military then you need to make positive moves in making your career work for you. You are done having children so now you CAN get your body back. Work hard and strong and become the woman you are. Be all you can be. :)

Your focus needs to be God, Family, School, Career, Friends. You will be tired and worn down. But it will all be worth it in just a few years. You can do it! Your husband and family support you-support yourself.

Today would have been my last day in the army

So today would have been my last day in the army...but I am staying in. National Guard now. Whoo-hoo 6 more years. DH told me he didn't care if I stayed in as long as OCS was in my future. That was a goal of mine when we met but life happened, marriage, children, moving, etcetera. Very lucky to have a husband that put his foot down for our future.

So back to school for me. Starting classes on 23 August 2006. That is such a short time away. Working on time management and weight. Last week up every morning at 5:00 am to work out. Dedicated, diligent, success. It felt SO nice to be active and my days went smoother. No longer will I be depressed. Moving forward. Creating the life we all deserve. Wow. It feels great to be motivated. Just have to keep it up in all aspects of life.