Wed.

I did NOT do any stairs last night. My head hurt so badly I just couldn't. I didn't dare! with my head already hurting, and knowing that I tend to get light headed when doing the steps- I didn't figure that was a safe combination. So instead I baked cookies! blah---

So once again- not happy with my food efforts. And ok with the exercise issue cause that was for my safety I made that choice. If I could just get rid of the headaches! They die down after a little while after getting home- they start when I show up to work... hmmmmm

Anyway- weight going no where but at least it isn't going up. I wasn't happy with the scales today but then I took my shoes off (I always take them off was just lazy this morning) and I weighed in the same as last week. Hoping to make progress in the food department and increase my workouts. Not sure what to do tonight. Might go to the gym or just do stairs. Tomorrow is suppose to be zumba.

I will happy once some of the unneeded stress is out of my life- getting closer with that....

I am feeling my monday night workout today! Didn't notice it until last night! But my abs are yelling a bit!!! I just want to see some results but I know that I need to actually put in more work for those results. sigh.

I have got to make something work. I know it is better food choices and continued exercise but the food part escapes me from time to time.

until I blog again.....

So far so good...

I went to the gym last night and did the circuit training! I Love that!! Did some aerobic type work and weights on the universal gym. I was pleased. Hope I start seeing results. Now if I can get the junk out of my diet I will be doing even better!

Just had my health fair labs drawn- I am expecting to see some bad glucose numbers.... sigh.... but I am working on it so I know I will be ok. I can do this.

No workouts over the weekend. Had appointments and went out of town. Not really a good excuse cause I went to a hotel and they had STAIRS . OH yeah- I didn't run the steps cause I was tired AND because I brought workout clothes but forgot my shoes!! silly me. I was actually kind of upset about that. I thought about going barefoot but worried about messing up my feet and slowing me down in the long run.

Tonight is a stair climb day. Then biggest loser! Love that show! One of my boys said they need to do a celebrity biggest loser. I think that would be pretty cool but then again- most celebrities could afford to go to the Biggest Loser Ranches they have. So help the other people who can't. This season has been hard for me to watch. They have the most competitive game playing contestants I have ever seen this year! Makes it hard to watch some nights. To me the only competition is myself. I need to do better than I did yesterday! I need to lose the weight for my health not for money!

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Friday! Really?

Well, we woke up Christopher this morning, had him dressed and ready to go. Breakfast ready- feeling good that we were on top of things and ahead of our typical schedule. Then I went to get him his meds.... I couldnt' understand why I only had Friday pills in the pill strip then it dawns on me that today IS Friday! Poor kid- up dressed and ready with no place to go. So he went back to bed ( I am so jealous of that!) and I went to work. He did enjoy his breakfast first but we now understand the reasons behind the looks he was giving us!

Now- Last night- I am proud of my exercise efforts. Not so much my food efforts. But I did 1120 stairs last night! in 25 minutes!!! The stairs here are not as tall and they have a hand rail so think that made it easier. I was really proud of that. Then I had some water, ran to the store and got me a head band so I could keep the sweat and hair out of my eyes during zumba. Next I went to zumba! I worked my hardest - there was a couple of times that I needed to back off a little but otherwise I kicked it up a notch or two. I jumped for some of it, squated deeper for some of it. was a huge sweaty mess.

I came home and ate a couple of bites of taco soup with cheese, then some little smokies with cheese, then some frosting. I KNOW I KNOW!! AWFUL!!! But I think I get into some low sugars when I work out.... at one point I still wanted some more frosting but went to sleep instead. I will do better.

This morning I ate my protein bar and then a muffin that a co-workers wife brought in. YUMMY - Think I need the little bit of extra calories. Perhaps if I eat a few more caloric items that are healthful during the day I won't be so snacky at night. We'll see.

they are having fried veggie basket today.... mushrooms, onion, rings cheese... oh my!! how to stay away from that!? I don't know. Those are my favs.

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ha!

Well, It is evening and I am eating my meals backwards! I am such an air head- I forgot my posting this morning and didn't follow my meal plan. I ate nothing for breakfast. Ate 4 moz sticks (the FRIED kind- trust me I know that wasn't a healthy option) for lunch. drank some water. Now for supper - I am eating my protein bar and some microwave 94% fat free kettle popcorn.

I will be going to zumba tonight for sure. - only thing that will slow me down is if the weather seems to be getting worse. I am hoping to get in some stairs tonight but we'll see. Zumba for sure-anything else will be a bonus!

Now I need to get to work on finding some good recipes. I want to find some good holiday ones to share!

Will post tomorrow what I accomplished and didn't accomplish. =)

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well......

I didn't do anything last night but eat. sigh....

So today is a new day. If I can do right more days a week then not then I will be ahead of the game!

Today- Protein bar- healthy lunch of some sort (not sure what yet) and if I am I able to I will be going to zumba tonight. I have two sets of steps to do before saturday night to keep my goal of 50 trips twice a week. I WILL DO THAT!!! Perhaps I will do it tonight after zumba or instead of zumba if time does not allow me to go to zumba-

chicken for supper.... looking for new health recipes to try as well.

I don't think many people read this blog but for those who do- Hope it isn't too boring- I am using this as a journal of sorts to help get me and keep me on track! =)

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wouldn't ya know it!?

Monday I came to work and made it all of 15 minutes before leaving! I spent the day in the bathroom- then Tues I was feeling better and the more I moved the worse I got. So- day two of being sick. So I have missed two days of working out. Day one was the new class and day two was a stair day. I can make up the steps part. The class I have to wait until Monday again. I was to worn out to get up to do zumba this morning. Still not feeling the greatest so might not hit the gym tonight either. Ok don't think I will at all. BUT I might go for some stairs. I can do a few at a time if I need to. (A few trips then rest then a few trips etc- not a few steps in one!) =)

I think some of my outside stressors are being reduced so I might show some progress in the weight loss department. I just want to improve on my muffin top (decrease for improvement not increase!) and feel good. Want to be physically fit for the stair climb in March- and for other events I am considering.

Gathering up some good motivating messages to use in my stair climbing. If you have any good ones - please share.

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A day off

I did the stairs yesterday! 50 trips up and down- 600 stairs. Took me 18 minutes! I was really pleased with that! I am doing better to cut back on milk and sugar but honestly I have room for improvement!

I am looking to do something TOTALLY out of my comfort zone! I have to be accepted into the event first. So will post my plans later!

Today is a rest day. No work out today! Circuit Training is tomorrow- first for me! I am looking forward to it! Think I might go walk on the treadmill first. Not sure.

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my log.....

I am a little not happy with myself. But I am going to get inline and get it done. Nothing like watching your fat jiggle in the mirror while exercising to make you realize you need to get busy! and what the heck did I do to make one leg seem so much bigger then the other! =0

I am working hard to reduce milk intake and sugar intake! I am increasing exercise. I am going to take a photo of me and post it each week.

going to be a lean mean stair climbing machine -

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Training

Well, it has begun. My training... I am not really good at this nor do I really have a clue =) but I have begun.

My goal is to run enough steps to count as one tower worth twice a week for November. Then moved up to two towers in December, three in January, and four in feb and march. I am taking advantage of my class pass with the gym and plan to attend all the classes I can in a week. I realize that I can't just jump in with both feet and train 6 days a week immediately but I will do my best and work my way up. There are some classes with weights, spin bike, zumba, or a combo of some of these. I have a class or my stairs everyday of the week except Sunday.

I really think I will be doing well if I can keep as close to this schedule as possible. The other things I have going for me is that the actual event is only walking UP the steps and not down- during my training I will have to do both. Also- I am training in the mountain area and then going to Chicago so the air will be different. So those two can benefit me pretty well I think.

I have 50 cards at the bottom of the steps - when I get to the bottom I take a card and carry it to the top and put it in the bowl. I have half the deck face up and half face down so when I am half way done I know it! When I am done with 50 cards I gather my cards up and take them back downstairs for the next day I train steps. This makes my total steps in a workout for right now- 612 (one tower equals 585 stairs) I have thought about making 50 cards from card stock in four different colors and putting a motivational message on each one so if I am struggling I can read it and keep going! I need lots of ideas for motivational thoughts. Might have to ask on facebook.

So tonight is zumba- I have done one zumba this week and one set of stairs. Tomorrow is scupt and spin which I am really looking forward to - HONESTLY! I want some good weight training! =)

I am working hard to cut out the excess milk I drink and sugar intake. Again- I am not going cold turkey with either of these things but will improve on them as I go. I have gained a little weight but my body looks like I have gained A LOT. So with all my training I would imagine I will lose some weight and so come March 27th I hope to be looking and feeling better as well!

Until I blog again......

wahooo!OOOO!Oooooo

Well, Sept 17th we went and walked ten miles of the soda screamer- took 3 hours 10 minutes. I was pretty pleased with that. Decided with a little extra work I would be able to finish in four hours - but still be pushing the 4 hours but I was pleased with that.

The next week I spent looking for new kitchen cabinets and other kitchen items and was unable to train much- (new kitchen/dining room is a wonderful gift from my oldest child! bless her heart!) Then we went to yellowstone the weekend of Sept 24th. That was an amazing trip! I made sure I pushed Christopher for most of the walking we did.

By the time I got back- I was sick. Saw the dr, got some good cough syrup, got to feeling better but not 100%. I did walk a little over half way home one day last week. So October 9th arrived- not as ready for it as I would have liked to been and not as healthy as I would have liked to been but time to go!

So I took off like everyone else- a light jog until I hit the first hill. (mind you I wasn't going to run much if any!) the paths were decorated for Halloween (the soda SCREAMER) - it was very fun. I really enjoyed it- the morning from up there was beautiful. around mile three the one person that was behind me passed me. But I was in this for me and Christopher to finish- not beat anyone.

Had a great time-people cheered us on- clapped, told us we were an inspiration, and went back to their own run. Lots of neat heart-warming moments. I at one point decided I wasn't going to make it back in the four hours and got a little upset with myself but then decided it didn't matter- what was important was that I just finish.

The last half mile to mile I was sure we weren't going to finish at all! Ty gave me a piece of a special k protein bar and that boosted me up to finish! We came into the final stretch and people came to the finish line cheering us on. It was wonderful. We crossed the finish line and the person over the event said "you did it in less than four hours" I couldn't believe it. I said "really? what time is it?" She didn't know but someone else said 11:42 and I said "nu uh" then Ty showed me his cell phone, and it said 11:43. I couldn't believe it!!

I am so very proud of my accomplishment! next year we will shave off some more time! Next year we will have the new jogging stroller that did not make it in time for this event!!

Until then- I am starting to train for my next big crazy event!! In Chicago! I am so excited to do this event! It is for the American Lung Association! 2,340 steps to climb!!! I can do it! I know I can!!!

until I blog again....

thinking....

So I have been thinking a lot about not having made it to my goal, and then last night I was asked why people don't make it to their goal. I have many thoughts on this but for me I think it is because I am no longer consumed with my weight and food.

Before it was wake up think about food- think about how fat I am - wonder if anything will fit me. Wonder if people will notice me worry that people will, worry that people won't. Worry if I will embarrass my kids....

Now it is- what is on my to do list today? make breakfast for Christopher, lay out his clothes, get to work, do paper work, take care of this and that, oh- have a protein bar for breakfast, work, etc. Food and my weight is not my worry, my concern, my all powering thoughts....

I am not to my goal as far as weight, people probably see me and wonder if I will ever make it to my goal, but the day I decided that this surgery was for me, my goal was to get rid of diabetes, high blood pressure, and to be able to take care of Christopher when he is an adult and not have to put him in a home because I was too fat to take care of him...

diabetes- GONE
high blood pressure - GONE
ability to take care of my own child- IMPROVED!!!
need for a home for him- GONE
(now if he was just a bit shorter! and cooperative sometimes- I would have it made!)



So my goals are met. the goal weight, the skinnier body- icing on the cake HA and we all know I don't always need the icing! HAHAA!


Until I blog again.....

training

Well, I am so excited. I went over to Soda to walk part of the course for the half marathon, and I took Christopher with me. We walked (ok I walked- he rode) 7.6 miles! I was hoping to get back to my starting point in 2.5 hours I did it in 2 hours 15 minutes! I was really pleased! There are a couple of rough hills but I made it. They make me a little nervous but hopefully the new chair for Christopher will make it easier. We'll see- if the chair EVER gets here to begin with!!

His chair was pulling to the left a tiny bit so I was pushing extra hard on the left and pulling back on the right. But we made it!! I think Thursday I am going to pick Christopher up from school and take him and walk all but the Kelly Park back trails.

We have tshirts being made for us! Christopher's Crew.... We are all excited to be doing this. We want to get the message out that alcohol and pregnancy doesn't mix!!! It is sad to think he has the issues he has and struggles as he does because of something his birth mom decided to do- his life could have been totally different had she not touched a drop..... but perhaps that would have meant we never got to meet him or be his parents or get to know the precious sweet spirit he is.

So Christopher's crew is ready to roll.... Oct 9th. Want to hear his story- check out thesodascreamer.blogspot.com

I weigh today- hope I show a weight loss. I have been stuck on the same weight despite my half efforts - I will be honest. exercise- not a regular event for me and proper food choices still escape me but I am doing better in both areas.


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Walking

Yesterday I walked home after work. It took me an hour and a half. I was so tickled with that time!! probably around 5.5 or more miles. Need to get it done even faster but I was pleased with that time. Really pleased.

Now if I can get some of my food choices under control I would be even happier. I do feel that I am smaller in size. My rings are loose, my clothes are loose, and for the first time in a long time it hurt my knees to lie on my side... (the knee bones touching with no fat pad is painful!) So I am happy for all that.

I am not eating shakes with peanut butter cups on a regular basis like I was prior to the band being emptied. I am not eating junk all the time. I am not losing weight very fast but that's ok too. I will be thankful for a pound a week opposed to staying the same all the time.

I am debating about walking home today or just going home and relaxing and spending time with the family. If I do that I think I will for sure walk to work tomorrow. I have to come in for about an hour. We'll see. I have a couple of hours before I need to decide....

Until I blog again.....

training!

Well, I have been working on walking to prepare for the half marathon in October. I walked 9.6 miles almost 4 weeks ago, and then the next day I walked 6 miles to the next town to attend a zumba exercise class (LOVE the zumba). Then the next Monday I walked 13.4 miles!! I got 13.1 miles finished in the 4 hour time frame the Soda Screamer has. Then walked to town the next day for zumba again.

This past saturday I walked part of the Soda Screamer to decide if I can take my son on part of it. So walked about 4 miles I think- maybe more. I decided that I better not take him on the first 3 mile section because it is in an area that would be hard to get to him or get him out of there if he has a seizure or something. So I will hurry through those first miles to make up time and pick him up from Ty when I get out of there.

I have been emailing with the person in charge and told her that is what I had decided I needed to do and that I was working on the registration money but we would be there. I got an email today saying they wanted to donate his registration and also wanted to share our story with their newspaper. I was so touched. I just cried.

I told her also that I could WALK the half marathon in exactly 4 miles but once I add my son it will slow me down. So I need to get working! I just got a new membership to the gym so will work out after work more often and going to work on my power walking! I am so excited. Hope I can finish in the 4 hours.... the information says they will begin clean up after 4 hours. I can do this... I can I can I can......

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Empty....

Well, here's the story- my band is too tight. Sigh... oh let me rephrase- WAS too tight! My port was upside down for a bit there. Yesterday we looked with flouro and it was on its side so the dr was able to access it and empty my band. He is awesome!!

Anyway- my band being too tight: think it is due to having gained some weight this past year. Then I got sick over the weekend and knew I had to have it emptied. I only had one cc in it - when he hit the spot and removed the fluid I could hear/feel the last of what was in the pouch gurgle down through to my stomach! I am nervous to gain weight but know this needed to be done, and if I exercise and eat right - I will be ok!

I was not able to eat a proper meal... I pieced... I ate junk... I had daytime heartburn night time acid reflux and night cough. I was basically maintaining for weight- gain a couple lose those gain those and lose them again....

So last night I went for a long 9.6 mile walk- and came home and ate about 1/4 of a subway salad!! I have to say that 3.5 years ago I never would have imagined that I would miss salad!! LETTUCE!!! oh but that is what I wanted last night!!! I ate it and it stayed down!! I haven't had lettuce in probably a year or better. For breakfast I ate a hardboiled egg and a string cheese!! I was soo full! I only ate a few bites of lunch!! I think my stomach is swollen though so once that all calms down I am worried... =)

But I know I have a fantastic support group that will help me along the way!

My marathon goals- They have changed. My new goals are to find walks- 5k 10k half marathon walks - I like to walk. I can do walking AND I am planning to take my special needs son with me to these! I will push him in his new jogging stroller (once it arrives!). He loves the outdoors and going for a walk so this will be awesome!! We are going to do the Soda Screamer in October- half marathon. I have 4 hours in which to finish 13.1 miles. I know I can do it. I am working hard to be able to finish in that time... I found some other walks too. Might do a 10k in September.

I am going to a zumba class tonight for the first time. Heard this really helps the love handles!! that is the hardest area for me. SO I hope this is true! Can't wait!!

Anyway- to any one who reads this- some encouragement and support is needed! =)

I will try to blog more often!! I need a place to keep me in line for these next few months while my band is empty. yes months- it is what it is.... that is my choice and the possibility of having another surgery done- so I will wait till after that to have it filled again. I am confident at this point that I will do ok. Eating some well planned healthful meals and getting into the exercise program I am working on will be a great combination! Plus support from family and friends.

Until I blog again.....

We're walking, we're walking, and stop....

Well, my dear friend Lacey remembered I wanted to walk at lunch time!! Bless her heart! She showed up just before one- we went and walked around adams park a couple of loops and back again. It was nice! I was a sweaty mess but LOVED the fresh air and sunshine!!

Food choices- Think I did pretty good!! I had hmmm what did I have? I had some chocolate pudding at lunch. Then for supper I ate some mac and cheese with tuna and a slice of french toast later. I drank some milk (probably a little too much milk) and I drank almost all my water yesterday- might have been a half cup shy?

THEN I did some squats. (that is such a funny sounding word - squat!) I did 150 total. then I did leg lifts 100 each leg. (50 side 50 back) My legs noticed it right away!!

This morning I did 100 squats, and I am working on a yogurt. (oh this morning I also had a piece of toast with a light dusting of powdered sugar.) So overall- not horrible- not nearly as bad as last week's food and exercise (or lack thereof!)

Hoping to get out for a small walk at least at lunch today!!

until I blog again....

not going to make my goal!

I just read a post of mine from the end of 2009, and I had a goal of reaching my goal weight by May 28th (the wedding day). I am not going to reach that goal. Infact- I am not even close. So I REALLY have to pay attention to myself and get on the ball!

I think I am actually a few pounds further from my goal that I was at the point. Not a lot but enough to make me irritated! It will be ok! I will be working on it and I will get to my goal. It is just taking longer than I would like and longer than I like to admit to anyone! =) but if you see me- you know I am not to my ideal weight so I guess I won't have to say much!

So today I ate the second bag of popcorn from my friend. 100 calories. And I am hungry- I want lunch- not sure what to have though..... sigh.

well, not the greatest choices again but I had some oven fried chicken with half a dinner roll, then I had a sloppy joe and some doritoes and a couple of brownies... BUT my siter in law offered to send some of them home with me, and I said no!! part of that - "it is easier to say no once at the store than to have to say no everytime you see them in the house" theory! Later I was wishing I had them!! ha!

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Her she is to save the day!!

One of my favorite patients came into see me at the hospital. And do you want to know why she came to see me!!? She brought me popcorn 100 calorie kettle corn mini microwave bags! Not just one of them even- she brought me two!!! That just made my day! I told her that was great cause lunch options weren't the best for me in the cafeteria. So what did this ever-so-thoughtful person do- she CAME BACK! She brought me a lean cuisine. Her favorite kind!! butter nut squash ravioli!! I ate half of that. (the pasta is hard for me) It was pretty good! Honestly- I wasn't sure I would like it but it was good! Now I am eating my 100 calorie kettle corn dessert! Rather enjoying that as well! What a thoughtful person she is. And she couldn't have picked a better day to help me out! Thanks!!! She is such a good friend!

Other than that - and the toast this morning - I haven't had anything. I need to get my water in!! I need to be better about that as well. I have plans to help tie a quilt or two after work but then I am hoping to get outside. Maybe I will just end up taking Christopher for a walk. We'll see how windy it is.

oh - I LIED!! I had ONE doritoe chip today as well! Nurses had a new flavor of them and one of them told me I should try it. It is all nighter hamburger (maybe cheeseburger) but I tried one! WOW kind of a crazy chip! First I tasted pickles, then I tasted the ketchup and mustard!! It is one of those types where you are not sure if you like it or don't like it!! I felt like the girl from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory- oh yeah- Violet was her name!! She chewed the gum that was a 7 course meal! =)

Well, the evening was a little worse for food choices. I ate a little bit of spaghetti, half an egg salad sandwich, and a slice of pizza (minus the edge crust and another inch in from there- it was sausage and mushroom pizza) then I had a shake. yup- I did.... sigh. I did reduce the candy that I put in it when I have one!! so there is improvement there BUT there is a lot more room for improvement!! and sadly- no exercise. Certainly room for improvement there! I have no excuse. Just didn't get it done.

I will improve on my efforts. Don't worry- I won't bore you with the details of my food all the time... just figured if I admit this to the world (or at least my blog readers) I would want to work harder to be able to announce my good choices when I make them and have some success in weight loss since I am at a stand still right now.

until I blog again.....

yesterday and today

The rest of my day didn't go as well for food.... I had spaghetti with a chicken pattie and garlic bread. Drank too much milk, ate some more garlic bread, had an ice cream bar (they were 162 calories which is wonderful compared to some of the sweets I have been eating). I ended up with horrible acid reflux and tried calming it down with another ice cream bar and a piece of toast in the night. BLAH overall- still probably better on calories than I have been doing. Which is quite sad.

I had a piece of toast for breakfast this morning with a little bit of butter. The acid reflux is subsiding finally! I have to work today. BUT I am going to try and get some exercise in. Perhaps I will use a toning band while at work. hmmmm

until I blog again.....

on the move!

There is no better time to start than right now! Why say "I will start on Monday" or "I made a bad choice- might as well blow the rest of the day and then start again tomorrow"? Say "I need to make a change, and I am going to start that change right now! If I slip up, I will forgive myself and get right back on track immediately, not tomorrow, not the next day, next week... but right now."

So that is what I did! I am making those changes that I need to make! I got a hard boiled egg and a string cheese from the cafeteria and went for a walk! It was beautiful outside! just wonderful! I am so glad I went for that walk. I feel better.

The next two weeks is full of family visiting, bathroom remodel, new bathroom created, graduations, and a wedding. So I will be very busy! BUT I am planning on getting my walks in some where and some running in with my daughter while she is home. Wish me luck!

until I blog again....

out of control

Well, I just want to announce to everyone that I have been making bad, bad food choices. I am not losing weight at this point. I infact have gained a few pounds. Last night I realized that I am walking down old paths that lead to bad choices, eating for the wrong reasons, and I am being lazy.

It is my goal to improve that. I will not eat just because I need something to do, or because I am upset. I will instead chew gum or go for a walk when these are my reasonings for eating.

My goal of a half marathon is still there. I am admittedly frustrated with my lack of ability to run very far before I tire. BUT I know that if I stick with it and exercise I will build up stamina and be able to accomplish my goals! My goal date is still August 28th. However, I have not paid to register for that marathon yet. =/

I just got information from my hubby about a half marathon in Soda Springs on October 9th. I invited my dear friend for a date with me that day! I promised her I wouldn't make her stay behind with me but that I would meet her at the finish line. We are both excited for this.

So to keep myself on track I am going to be better about journaling my efforts into here so I have to be accountible for my actions and choices!! This morning I had one bite of hubby's egg, sausage, and cheese on croissant (JUST ONE BITE!!! HONEST) and then I got myself a 4oz raspberry yogurt 110 calories (that is probably how many calories was in that one bite of breakfast sandwich!! HA)

My date for October 9th is doing a no sugar diet (no treats etc) she wanted me to join her but I am not sure I can do that! BUT I will seriously decrease the crap I am putting into my body these days. Buttery, salty popcorn on date night while watching Biggest Loser is going to be a thing of the past. I need to get my exercise ball filled and then sit on that and workout on it while I watch. I teach exercise while watching tv - I teach no excuses not to exercise - I need to live by that better! So my goal is to be an example by my actions not by my speaking.

Any notes of encouragement and support is greatly appreciated! =) They are cooking baked chicken legs in the kitchen today so think I will go for that! and I will start going for walks on my lunch time. I loved doing that. oh maybe I will get a hard boiled egg and string cheese and go for a walk today. Ummm. I wore a skirt. maybe have hubby bring me tennis shoes and socks and walk anyway!! My daughter will be here on Tues and she loves to go running so I will have her wait until I am home from work, and we will go running together. It will make her feel good to know she got her mom kick started in her half marathon training!

So note to self- get moving and get rid of crap food in my food plan!

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It's been awhile!

Wow- it has been awhile since I updated! Will just say I am doing well! I decided this morning I must be feeling good cause I can get ready for work in just 25 minutes again and I have been on time a lot more!! =)

I have a two boys graduating and then the next day one of them is getting married!! His fiance is also graduating!! It will be a wonderfully fun week! I can't wait. I am planning on starting some serious training for the half marathon. I have set this goal now I need to work towards it. I can't disappoint myself now can I?

So I got my shoes out- I plan to hit the road when I get home from work today.

I will update in further detail later. I will say I am loving my clinic job right now and all the patients I am working with!

until I blog again....

GO!

I found a marathon I want to run in. It is on August 28th. It has the option of a half marathon or a whole marathong- I will register later after deciding what I am ready for. BUT I figured if I have a goal date in mind- I will work harder for it.

So tonight I am going to the gym and going to walk, walk, walk, some running until it is time for my class at 7pm. need to work on some inclines. I want to do as much as I can and work my way up. I know I can do this!!

I watch Biggest Loser, and I think that I would never survive a week on the ranch!!! And I see all that they do. I know I can work harder and push myself. I know I can do this. So on your marks.... get set...GO August 28th

until I blog again.....

get ready.....

Well, Since my last post I have had foot surgery (that was scheduled) and spent 4 days in the hospital sicker than I even want to remember. My tonsils were so huge!!! I sounded like I had a golf ball in my throat when I could talk but that took almost three days to get to that point. I will be having those out in March. It was awful. I hear the surgery is awful but if I can swallow my own spit life will be good.

So my marathon training has been slow. However- I did get started last week. I went to two classes at the gym - LOVED THEM!! walked on the treadmill with a little bit of running, did the eliptical weight loss program, some weights and extra ab work as well. I felt really good. I made some bad food choices, but i will get my hind end back in gear. So I am starting!!!

I am so excited in my work with the New Hope program at the hospital. I went and presented our educational seminar in Logan UT yesterday- I LOVE teaching about the new lifestyle. I love seeing the excitement in the patients. I love helping people get started in this wonderful journey!!

I have more seminars in March - I really hope to get those seats filled up!

until I blog again....