Tuesday May 27, 2008
MilestonePosted Tuesday May 27, 2008 at 07:44 AM PST in Small Victories
Well, as of Saturday I had officially lost 30lbs. I was so excited. Yesterday I decided to have a "free" day. I did well at breakfast, luch I chose a turkey burger instead of beef, then dinner came. We had a banquet and chose pasta with white sauce. It was fabulous! This morning the fabulous dinner turned into a not so nice bathroom visit and the scale showd a 1.7lb gain. Surprisingly enough I am okay with it and am determined to stay focused. In the past Iwould have gotten frustrated, even though it was my choice to have a "free" day and found the "comfort" foods to make me feel better for gaining the extra pound. I am on my way! On a side note: I knew I needed to add exercise into my routine. Being on a tight budget the gym was not an option and have not been motivated to do it on my own. WELL... at my daughters school carnival I bought a few raffle tickets and I really wanted this particular one. so I put two tickets in the both of the bags. To my surprise I won both...two three month family memberships to the YMCA. That is a total of six months free. Even though I gained a little over a pound I had a fabulous weekend. Praise God whom all blessings flow !!!!!!!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
INSPIRED
Posted Monday May 19, 2008 at 11:55 AM PST in The Journey
Well, despite my bumpy week I actually lost 5lbs. On Saturday my mother took me and my grandmother to tea. It was my mothers day present from her. This wasn't just any tea, this was a book launching for "Vintage Vavoom" it is book written by the editors of Victorian homes, Cottages and Bungalows, and Romantic Homes magazines. It was held at adarling place called Paris in a Cup. Well I new I would be eating well that day so I was really, really good leading up to the event. When I arrived there I new I would be filling up on good food. Little did I know that my heart and soul would be filled up as well. I went in with arumbly tummy and left with awe inspiring inspiration. One editor in particular really touched me. She spoke of Joshua stones. If you are not aware of what they are check out Joshua 4:1-9 in the Bible. These are a reminder of the good times, bad times, happy times sad times, milestones in your life. Little reminders of what you endured and how you overcame. This is a beg journey I am on. To some it may seem overegagerated or whats the big deal, just dont eat that or just go excersize. To me its life altering. How to cope with little to big things by not putting those "comfort foods" into my mouth. But I am inspired, motivated to get my life healthy, to be happy. I am worth that, I deserve nothing less. Despite the bumps that will come my way I will be able to look back over these little blogs and see what I have already done and know that even if I stumble I am able to pick myself up, brush a little dust off and trudge my path. So, I went into a day hungry andended up filled with insight, wonder, inspired, good music (& food in proportion), amazing talented women, and I was able to share it with the two most incredible women I know, My Mama and Grandmother.
Well, despite my bumpy week I actually lost 5lbs. On Saturday my mother took me and my grandmother to tea. It was my mothers day present from her. This wasn't just any tea, this was a book launching for "Vintage Vavoom" it is book written by the editors of Victorian homes, Cottages and Bungalows, and Romantic Homes magazines. It was held at adarling place called Paris in a Cup. Well I new I would be eating well that day so I was really, really good leading up to the event. When I arrived there I new I would be filling up on good food. Little did I know that my heart and soul would be filled up as well. I went in with arumbly tummy and left with awe inspiring inspiration. One editor in particular really touched me. She spoke of Joshua stones. If you are not aware of what they are check out Joshua 4:1-9 in the Bible. These are a reminder of the good times, bad times, happy times sad times, milestones in your life. Little reminders of what you endured and how you overcame. This is a beg journey I am on. To some it may seem overegagerated or whats the big deal, just dont eat that or just go excersize. To me its life altering. How to cope with little to big things by not putting those "comfort foods" into my mouth. But I am inspired, motivated to get my life healthy, to be happy. I am worth that, I deserve nothing less. Despite the bumps that will come my way I will be able to look back over these little blogs and see what I have already done and know that even if I stumble I am able to pick myself up, brush a little dust off and trudge my path. So, I went into a day hungry andended up filled with insight, wonder, inspired, good music (& food in proportion), amazing talented women, and I was able to share it with the two most incredible women I know, My Mama and Grandmother.
IN CONTROLL AGAIN
Posted Friday May 16, 2008 at 06:08 PM PST in The Other Side of the Scale
Okay, It has been a better couple of days. Stress level is still high but am learning to control it a little better. I cleaned out my kitchen of all the tempting "comfort foods". On a side note: it has been so stinkin hot here I want to feel comfortable in cool clothes without feeling uncomfortable. So here's to the warmer weather!!!! Enjoy and stay cool :o)
Okay, It has been a better couple of days. Stress level is still high but am learning to control it a little better. I cleaned out my kitchen of all the tempting "comfort foods". On a side note: it has been so stinkin hot here I want to feel comfortable in cool clothes without feeling uncomfortable. So here's to the warmer weather!!!! Enjoy and stay cool :o)
WEAK!
Posted Wednesday May 14, 2008 at 06:58 PM PST in The Other Side of the Scale
Well only 2 days in and I blew it. I let myself fall into the same old rut of when the going gets bad just shove food into my mouth. What is it going to take to break this cycle? I just don't get it. In my mind I know what I have to do, yet time and time again I fail. I really want to beat this thing called obesity. I never was big until the kids started coming along and the road got rocky and I found comfort in the food. Especially at night when I am all alone and could just eat and eat and eat. How do I deal with all the ups and downs without my best friend: comfort foods? I feel all alone and the need to put on the happy face. I am sooooo unhappy. When will this roller coaster end?
Well only 2 days in and I blew it. I let myself fall into the same old rut of when the going gets bad just shove food into my mouth. What is it going to take to break this cycle? I just don't get it. In my mind I know what I have to do, yet time and time again I fail. I really want to beat this thing called obesity. I never was big until the kids started coming along and the road got rocky and I found comfort in the food. Especially at night when I am all alone and could just eat and eat and eat. How do I deal with all the ups and downs without my best friend: comfort foods? I feel all alone and the need to put on the happy face. I am sooooo unhappy. When will this roller coaster end?
Monday, May 12, 2008
The first day of the rest of my life!
Well today is the day!
I want to live a long and happy life.
I have decided to lose the weight that I have slowly gained over the last 13 years. I blamed it on all four pregnancy's, tragic events, and I decided that no one put the food in me but me. It is time I take responobility for my own actions. I am 38 years old and deserve to be happy! My children are my life, I love my husband and have an amazing relationship with my Lord and Savior! I do not however love myself. So I have read all the books and decided to take a little from all of them and create my own path.
Here is where I will be accountable. I hope to recieve ideas as well as find encouragement in my low times but also as my journey begins hope to inspire those who are on this journey with me.
I am scared and excited all rolled in one. (well many of my rolls...lol...)
So let the games begin!!!
On your mark...get set...GO!!!!
I want to live a long and happy life.
I have decided to lose the weight that I have slowly gained over the last 13 years. I blamed it on all four pregnancy's, tragic events, and I decided that no one put the food in me but me. It is time I take responobility for my own actions. I am 38 years old and deserve to be happy! My children are my life, I love my husband and have an amazing relationship with my Lord and Savior! I do not however love myself. So I have read all the books and decided to take a little from all of them and create my own path.
Here is where I will be accountable. I hope to recieve ideas as well as find encouragement in my low times but also as my journey begins hope to inspire those who are on this journey with me.
I am scared and excited all rolled in one. (well many of my rolls...lol...)
So let the games begin!!!
On your mark...get set...GO!!!!
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