A little of everything..

I have been trying to get myself to blog more but I just can't seem to get it together lately. I'm tired and sore just about everyday, so I don't do too much in the afternoon but be lazy!

I have a schedule every morning that I try to do and this is the first week that I actually did it. After I drop the girls off at 8:30, I head to the gym. I do 20-30 minutes on the treadmill, do the fitzone circuit, do another few minutes on the tread or the elliptical...(that machine KICKS MY BUTT!!!) When I get home I don't even take my coat off, I get some dog doodoo bags and the leash and Buster goes crazy! He knows already that when I come home it's time to go for a walk. We walk around the block but today we went 2 blocks. He loves it! I did that schedule all week except tomorrow because I don't work out because I go to weigh -in and I don't want to get all sweaty and the kids have a half day. I'll do Wii fit at home after we get back.

When I went to the gym this morning, I got measured again. I have lost a total of 10 inches! I was so surprised. The biggest loss was in my hips! I was really excited about that.

It is so exciting to see several of my friends getting in shape! They all are doing a fantastic job and I am so proud of them!! It is also exciting to have everyone encouraging each other and being a great support system. My biggest inspiration comes from Karina. She is doing awesome and I am extremely proud of her! She encouraged me to do a 1/2 marathon in April with her and I am bound and determined to do it with her. Thanks K for your prompting and encouragement.

My other friend, Jennifer, is also doing an amazing job and I am really, really, proud of her. She is focused and is a exercise machine, doing Richard Simmons too!
She is also a good motivator and encourager. Keep up the great work Jennifer, your doing awesome!

Well, I guess that's it for now. Have a great weekend and stay warm:)

Weight Watchers-month one

I have been on WW for a month now and I am down 13.6 pounds. I have along way to go but I am taking it one pound at a time.

I have not had pop in about 40 days. I only drink water and occasionally I'll treat my self to a glass of tea.

I am down 2 pant sizes and looking forward to dusting off my old "skinny" clothes from 2006.

I am eating venison now because its leaner and only 1 point per ounce and its GOOOOOD!!

I exercise just about everyday on the Wii- fit and the Wii personal trainer video.

I park at the end of store parking lots and walk to the door.

I shovel the snow instead of snow blowing and even did my Dad's.

I realized that I AM WORTH IT!

I look forward to what I will weigh at the end of this month and am excited to do a 1/2 marathon with K. even if I walk it!

Off and Running!!!

Well, so far things are looking pretty good for me as far as eating right and exercising. I made it to the gym today after a two month absence. I fought the urge to stay home and rest but I figured I had all day to do that. I stopped going to the gym when I hurt my elbow so when I went today there was still some pain but I kept at it. Maybe that's what it needs to get to 100% again.

I have been Wii-fitting since Christmas day and it is awesome! I got the Wii fit fitness coach today and I am excited to try it out tomorrow. My gaol is to do some exercising everyday except Sunday.

I am also planning on doing a 1/2 marathon in April with my friend. She has got into awesome shape and has been very inspiring to me, so as she runs in the 1/2 marathon I will be walking it, unless I can get this body to run by then. I am very focused and committed to get into shape.

I have another friend who invited me along to mall walk in the morning. So I may work that into my day and walk there until it is time to get outside. I really enjoy walking and that is really the best exercise to do because anybody can do it and it's not hard to get started.

So, that's it for now. Have a good week.

Exercise, Eat right, Excercise, Eat right

Okay, I'm not into resolutions anymore because they really don't work, so I'm not even going to go there. But, I am going to follow through with my plans to exercise and eat right. I need to make better choices if I am going to lead a better life for myself and my family.

From the time I was 16 years old, I have struggled with my weight. It has wore me down, ruined my self image, cause several health problems, ie:high blood pressure, caused me MANY opportunities to get down and play with my children, and caused me to withdrawal from my husband because of embarrassment. I no longer WANT or DESIRE to live that way any longer. This is not a resolution BUT A COMMITMENT!!!!

I will be the big 4-0 in 2010 and I commit to be fit and fine by 40. It will take hard work, sacrifice, determination, motivation, and Jesus Christ. I cannot do any of this in my own strength but if I put Christ first, He will give me all that I need to succeed. I have wasted alot in my almost 40 years of life and I will not make that mistake again. My husband, children, and family deserve more than that. They need me to be my best so I can be there for them. My kids need me to be an example to them, so that they in turn can be happy, HEALTHY, adults. I need to do this for me. I did it once, I can do it again:)

Enough said!