Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Day 15
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Scale Tales - Week Two
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Scale Tales - Week One
Lost 3 lbs!!!!
I am very happy with my progress so far, especially since I normally gain 2 lbs the week before my "that time of the month." So if I keep it up, I might actually show a greater loss next week.
I did not exercise much last week, and I did splurge a little on Sunday. I'm glad it didn't hurt me too badly.
On to Week TWO!!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Day 7 - Back on track!
Today I am back on track and still feeling motivated. Tomorrow I will have my first weigh-in. I hope to see some progress.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Day 5
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Day 3 - Thank God for my husband!
This afternoon, I started to get a familiar feeling that usually sends me to the vending machine. I wouldn't call it "hungry" like how I fee between breakfast and lunch, but more, "unsatisfied." Well thank God he packed me an apple, too! I ate that and didn't feel better immediately, but I'm feeling OK now.
I have a meeting to go to tonight, so I will be eating dinner on the run. But I know I will choose something healthy. I'm on a roll!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Day 2
I had oatmeal for breakfast today and brough the other half of a Subway sandwich for lunch.
I plan to exercise tonight, either by walking or cleaning house.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Day 1 - Off to a good start
I had a homemade egg mcmuffin for breakfast and have already drank two cups of water today. Jarrod is bringing me lunch today, so I'm not sure what that is going to be, I told him to make it healthy though! For dinner I am planning on a salad if I can make it to the store to pick up some chicken.
If I don't get a chance to walk tonight, I am going to use housework as my exercise for the day. Lord knows my bathroom needs some attention.
My attitude today is awesome. I'm really looking forward to losing this weight and starting to feel better about myself!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
And so it begins...
The idea first came to me in February 2007 when Jarrod made his 30th birthday. He was kinda depressed and down because he was THIRTY! Like it was the worst thing in the world. It was then that I decided that I wanted to be excited about turning 30, not dreading it! But how could I accomplish this?
Why not be in the best shape of my life?
But as I've pondered this goal over the past year or so, I have added some other things that I want to accomplish by 30 as well. I came up with five core values that I want to strengthen in the coming year (in no particular order, mind you):
- Health
- Family
- Finances
- Education
- Spirituality
Here is how I am going to go about strengthening these five areas of my life:
Health
The end goal is to lose 30 pounds, but the real reason I want to lose the weight is to be healthier. I want to live a long life and not be plagued by health problems. I want to be in good physical shape before I get pregnant so it's not so hard to lose the baby weight. I want to be able to walk into a store and pick out anything I want and not have to worry if it comes in my size. I want to be able to comfortably wear a bikini in the summer time.
Family
My family is everything to me, so my goal in the upcoming year is to communicate with them as much as I can. Whether it be through blogs, Myspace, email, cards, you name it. I want to remember everyone's birthday, and schedule as much family time as I can. It's hard when my family lives hours away, but it's not impossible.
Finances
My goal this year is to save more, and spend less. My husband and I are finally in a position to really make this happen if we just put our minds to it. I want to make a significant dent in our student loans and credit cards, and up my contribution to my 403(b) fund. I want to open a savings account and start putting away money for emergencies.
Education
My goal is to get enrolled in grad school this year. I want to be about halfway done by my 30th birthday. Learning has always been a passion of mine, and no time is better than the present to make that happen.
Spirituality
My goal this year is to go to church every Sunday. I go about 2-3 times a month right now. I am also setting a goal to pray more than once a day, and to read one spiritually enlightening book this year. I want to continue to make God the focus of my life, and to live how He would like me to live.
So as you can see, this blog is about more than just losing weight. It will hopefully become a diary of my transformation over the next year. My goal with this blog is to update at least 5 times per week so that I stay focused. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and for your support over the next year.