2011 is here and I am still dragging some of my baggage with me. Mostly around my hips and thighs…okay some is a little abdominal. It is a new year, a new time to reflect and continue to work on obtaining goals not yet met.
I must say that I am a little inspired by my boys. Apparently their coach spoke with their gym class about how children do not exercise and go out to play like they should. This came up again over winter break, and the conversation sparked more awareness with my kids. Starting this week they asked me to wake them up at 6:00 a.m. to exercise before school. That is very different from the “Five more minutes mom”, I usually get when I try to get them up at 6:30.
They are cute sliding their feet under the couch to steady their positions as they do their sit ups. I smile as they do their push-ups without their knees touching the floor (apparently those are girl push-ups). I’m sure my downstairs neighbor wishes go out and play meant “outside” and play. I had to ask them more than once to calm down as they ran through the apartment playing hide and seek.
Although I’m not where I want to be, I have reached some milestones. I can walk the treadmill for 90 minutes at a time. I also bake most of my food and order a kids meal during the times when we must eat out. Vince Lombardi said, “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” May my will and my Father’s be one, and I reach my desired weight and maintain it in a healthy way.
Best wishes for meeting your goals in 2011!
Three Trainers
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I very often find myself surrounded by people who encourage me and want me to do well. My walks in the park often consisted of many breaks on the bench. The last time we went walking, my friend told me, “Carolyn, no breaks!” As we watched some jog and run past us and aspiring to get to that fitness level, I told her that we would see. Little did I know that my son would agree with her and force me to walk a few times around without sitting down…at all!
After marching up one incline and down another I eyed a bench and was just about to have a seat when my son grabbed my arm and said, “Mom no breaks”. After I jokingly called him a traitor and told him to have my friend make him his grilled cheese sandwich, he turned around looked at me and said, “Mom you can do it…The Lord is with you”. And apparently He is, because I did. I love my little trainers. After my shower I thought about Joshua entering the Promised Land and smiled.
Speaking of Joshua let me introduce you to my trainer. His name is Joshua Stroud. When you want the best results, you look for the best people in their field. Joshua is my gentle giant. He is my big trainer and in charge of transforming my body with the help of the Holy Spirit. I am more than certain that I will reach my weight loss and maintenance goals with the encouragement and expertise that I have on my team!
Walking and Laughing
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One good thing about sharing your goals with others…they often hold you to them! Earlier this year, I asked God to restore some things in my life…my body being one. Over the last couple of weeks God has restored a friendship of mine from childhood.
One day after school, the boys asked if we could go out for pizza and take two of their new friends in the apartment complex. I said yes, but that I needed to meet their friends’ mom first. I did not want an Amber Alert sent out unnecessarily. As we all walked around the corner in the complex, I heard my old friend say, “You guys went out and found my friend!” We laughed and commented on our weight.
Yesterday my friend and I started walking together with our children. It was good for me to see that I am not the only one whose thighs tingle, ok burn, as we walked up the inclines. My abs also got a workout as I laughed at how her new mother-in-law and sister-in-law asked her husband if she was pregnant (as a result of the extra weight she has gained since their marriage); and how she told her husband to inform his mother and sister that, ”they shouldn’t go there”. We put together a plan to walk together during the week and go to bible study together on Wednesday nights.
Restoration is a project that often requires many processes. I am glad that God and I are still working on it together. I take joy in knowing that there is no project to big for God, and I am more than elated when He gives me special gifts along the way.
One day after school, the boys asked if we could go out for pizza and take two of their new friends in the apartment complex. I said yes, but that I needed to meet their friends’ mom first. I did not want an Amber Alert sent out unnecessarily. As we all walked around the corner in the complex, I heard my old friend say, “You guys went out and found my friend!” We laughed and commented on our weight.
Yesterday my friend and I started walking together with our children. It was good for me to see that I am not the only one whose thighs tingle, ok burn, as we walked up the inclines. My abs also got a workout as I laughed at how her new mother-in-law and sister-in-law asked her husband if she was pregnant (as a result of the extra weight she has gained since their marriage); and how she told her husband to inform his mother and sister that, ”they shouldn’t go there”. We put together a plan to walk together during the week and go to bible study together on Wednesday nights.
Restoration is a project that often requires many processes. I am glad that God and I are still working on it together. I take joy in knowing that there is no project to big for God, and I am more than elated when He gives me special gifts along the way.
One Down and One to Go...
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One major task accomplished and one to go. Finally the boys and I have moved into our apartment and completely out of the house. This gives me time to concentrate again on being fit, although I found myself working harder than usual setting up our apartment as we moved in. I am really glad that my jobs do not require physical labor. Thank God for in-laws and family who love me! Everything looks great as long as no one opens up a closet. Just joking…only two closets are inoperable.
During the last month, I missed my opportunity to join Weight Watchers at half price and many chances to slim down by working out. I was really just too busy. What I have gained in addition to a few pounds is a sense of peace and accomplishment. Yeah, for making tough decisions that will make your life easier in the long run!
When I started here a couple of years ago, the university had a weight loss challenge. Maybe that is something we can do again with the opening of the new fitness center; or incorporate Weight Watchers at work? I would love to see everyone get to their desired weight. Don’t let me be the only one walking the halls like a runway in December…this December.
I had taken pictures of my trainer to upload, but they were inadvertently erased. I will try to take more before next week. This week I will rest. Peaceful rest. Isaiah 26:3 rest.
Until next week…take care!
During the last month, I missed my opportunity to join Weight Watchers at half price and many chances to slim down by working out. I was really just too busy. What I have gained in addition to a few pounds is a sense of peace and accomplishment. Yeah, for making tough decisions that will make your life easier in the long run!
When I started here a couple of years ago, the university had a weight loss challenge. Maybe that is something we can do again with the opening of the new fitness center; or incorporate Weight Watchers at work? I would love to see everyone get to their desired weight. Don’t let me be the only one walking the halls like a runway in December…this December.
I had taken pictures of my trainer to upload, but they were inadvertently erased. I will try to take more before next week. This week I will rest. Peaceful rest. Isaiah 26:3 rest.
Until next week…take care!
Life in Motion
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Moving, to borrow from dictionary.com is to change from one place or position to another. Unfortunately, I’m finding it difficult and just as overwhelming to downsize from a 2,700 sq ft home to a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment; as I do to slim down from my current size 16/18 frame to my desirable 9/10 frame. How in the world did I obtain so many things, clothes, movies, adipose tissue?
I did see my trainer. That’s all, I saw him. Okay I also gave him a hug and we put down a start date for July 1st. I find myself pushing that start date back to July 13th. I really need to concentrate on moving. The good thing about my situation is that I remain an optimist. I am a visionary who knows my power source. Hey, size 10 in 2010 sounds like a perfect slogan. Fortunately my trainer is a visionary also. We looked on the calendar together and he promised that he can get me into a size 10 by Christmas (this Christmas).
I will get my physical assessment when I begin working out with my trainer next week. There was a guy looking at the house on yesterday who almost tripped over my scale in my shower area. I moved the scale and told him that I don’t like to have on very much when I weigh in. His wife laughed and said that all scales were manufactured in the place opposite of heaven. Ha, ha… I agree at least until the year end.
Hello Father: Thank you for having a picture perfect view of my life and the lives of my children. Please allow us to move safely into our new place, for my body to move into a healthy and fit state, and most of all for my family to move perfectly within Your will.
I did see my trainer. That’s all, I saw him. Okay I also gave him a hug and we put down a start date for July 1st. I find myself pushing that start date back to July 13th. I really need to concentrate on moving. The good thing about my situation is that I remain an optimist. I am a visionary who knows my power source. Hey, size 10 in 2010 sounds like a perfect slogan. Fortunately my trainer is a visionary also. We looked on the calendar together and he promised that he can get me into a size 10 by Christmas (this Christmas).
I will get my physical assessment when I begin working out with my trainer next week. There was a guy looking at the house on yesterday who almost tripped over my scale in my shower area. I moved the scale and told him that I don’t like to have on very much when I weigh in. His wife laughed and said that all scales were manufactured in the place opposite of heaven. Ha, ha… I agree at least until the year end.
Hello Father: Thank you for having a picture perfect view of my life and the lives of my children. Please allow us to move safely into our new place, for my body to move into a healthy and fit state, and most of all for my family to move perfectly within Your will.
Fun Times
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The wrestling match was great! I even managed to pass on the cheeseburger and hamburger baskets my boys had. I was not as fortunate at IHOP following the wrestling match. Yes, the boys did eat two dinners (but I only ate one), and yes we went to IHOP at 11:00 p.m. We had such a great time that I didn’t want to ruin it for them and not go to IHOP when they asked. Hey, it landed me a huge hug. I’m certainly glad God provides. Can you imagine my grocery bill when they become teenagers?
Yes… I saw Kelly, Kelly the female wrestler and wanted to watch the remainder of the match while walking the treadmill. I knew that would happen. Being totally absorbed by the ambiance, my sons asked if they could yell anything that they wanted. I said yes, but no bad words. The youngest said, “Mom I know hell is a bad place, but is it a bad word too?” When I told them both that it was, they settled on screaming, “Jack Swagger, You Suck”; opposed to telling him where to go.
I did not weigh in today, as I will see my trainer on Friday and figure two weigh-ins in one week should be unheard of (until I reach my target weight). Also, I had such a good time that I didn’t want to ruin it, even this morning. I consider myself a cool mom, but I definitely have the greatest Dad EVER! Thanks Abba, Father for giving me memories of childhood and giving me two of your greatest children to be steward over. Help me to make healthy decisions, and to set healthy examples so that my family may please You in word and deed for a long, long time.
Yes… I saw Kelly, Kelly the female wrestler and wanted to watch the remainder of the match while walking the treadmill. I knew that would happen. Being totally absorbed by the ambiance, my sons asked if they could yell anything that they wanted. I said yes, but no bad words. The youngest said, “Mom I know hell is a bad place, but is it a bad word too?” When I told them both that it was, they settled on screaming, “Jack Swagger, You Suck”; opposed to telling him where to go.
I did not weigh in today, as I will see my trainer on Friday and figure two weigh-ins in one week should be unheard of (until I reach my target weight). Also, I had such a good time that I didn’t want to ruin it, even this morning. I consider myself a cool mom, but I definitely have the greatest Dad EVER! Thanks Abba, Father for giving me memories of childhood and giving me two of your greatest children to be steward over. Help me to make healthy decisions, and to set healthy examples so that my family may please You in word and deed for a long, long time.
Letting Go of BOB
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I’m in love with BOB. BOB is not my husband, or a guy on the side (I would never do that), or even the boys’ school crossing guard that I have dropped off breakfast to before. BOB is an acronym for What-a-burger’s breakfast on the bun; which I usually get with sausage and the bun toasted on both sides (served between 11:00 p and 11:00 a). I buy them so frequently that I knew when the price went up ten cents. One commitment this week is to substitute BOB for a bowl of Special K, or some other cereal that is not all sugar.
I spoke with my favorite Aunt last week. She is in her 40’s, but can easily pass for her late 20’s. She advised me to eat five to six healthy meals a day starting at 6:00 a.m., and eating again at 9:00, 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00. I will probably stop at 8:00. She also suggested that I pick a day to eat what I want to (not to go overboard) so that I don’t deprive myself; and that I must be consistent with my exercising. I use to think it was a waste of time for her to jump up and down with the Fitness Pros early in the mornings. She has always been beautiful with a great shape. Years later I realize that proper maintenance is a lot less expensive than renovation or restoration. Older women teach the younger, but don’t just tell us how, take the time to explain why.
I have one more week until our WWE event at the American Airlines Center. I’m pretty sure that the female wrestlers will be further motivation for getting and staying in shape. I will also have a virtual drill sergeant to help me with my workouts. Fun times…indeed!
I spoke with my favorite Aunt last week. She is in her 40’s, but can easily pass for her late 20’s. She advised me to eat five to six healthy meals a day starting at 6:00 a.m., and eating again at 9:00, 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00. I will probably stop at 8:00. She also suggested that I pick a day to eat what I want to (not to go overboard) so that I don’t deprive myself; and that I must be consistent with my exercising. I use to think it was a waste of time for her to jump up and down with the Fitness Pros early in the mornings. She has always been beautiful with a great shape. Years later I realize that proper maintenance is a lot less expensive than renovation or restoration. Older women teach the younger, but don’t just tell us how, take the time to explain why.
I have one more week until our WWE event at the American Airlines Center. I’m pretty sure that the female wrestlers will be further motivation for getting and staying in shape. I will also have a virtual drill sergeant to help me with my workouts. Fun times…indeed!
More Than Food On My Plate
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The last few weeks I have had a lot on my plate. I look at the calendar and tell myself, “Only two more weeks until I work out with a pro”. That’s my justification for not working out everyday like I should. I did walk two miles yesterday in a hilly area, but I didn’t do anything on Monday. I did walk on Sunday.
I often ask myself and God, “What happened?” As beautiful as He made me (I say that completely humble without sounding vain). As I walked yesterday… legs hurting, thighs burning (I hear that is a good thing) it came to me… years of neglect.
I looked for a new place to move to last week, as I have been working on my exit plan to get a divorce. Yesterday, I thought not only have I neglected my body by eating what I wanted to for years and not working out; I have also neglected my husband by doing what I wanted to for years and often not consulting him.
People who really know me always say that I can do much better, or that I deserve much better. He definitely is a handful, but yesterday I thought about my part in creating the person he has become. For instance I work a lot. I make more money than most people realize. The thing is I also worked on our wedding day. I know who does that? Me. I would even make donations of $800 to $1,000 to different churches without consulting him.
New rule or resolution…write down all the areas of my life that needs housekeeping and ask God which ingredients to use. I’m sure forgiveness will be in there somewhere...myself, him, and others. I don’t think that I will file for divorce right away. I will just separate. I was also neglectful last week in forgetting to help one of my very best friends complete a project by the deadline. I am so sorry about that. So my friend in Grapevine, Texas, please forgive me. I have more on my plate these days than just food.
My weight this morning was 219.6
I often ask myself and God, “What happened?” As beautiful as He made me (I say that completely humble without sounding vain). As I walked yesterday… legs hurting, thighs burning (I hear that is a good thing) it came to me… years of neglect.
I looked for a new place to move to last week, as I have been working on my exit plan to get a divorce. Yesterday, I thought not only have I neglected my body by eating what I wanted to for years and not working out; I have also neglected my husband by doing what I wanted to for years and often not consulting him.
People who really know me always say that I can do much better, or that I deserve much better. He definitely is a handful, but yesterday I thought about my part in creating the person he has become. For instance I work a lot. I make more money than most people realize. The thing is I also worked on our wedding day. I know who does that? Me. I would even make donations of $800 to $1,000 to different churches without consulting him.
New rule or resolution…write down all the areas of my life that needs housekeeping and ask God which ingredients to use. I’m sure forgiveness will be in there somewhere...myself, him, and others. I don’t think that I will file for divorce right away. I will just separate. I was also neglectful last week in forgetting to help one of my very best friends complete a project by the deadline. I am so sorry about that. So my friend in Grapevine, Texas, please forgive me. I have more on my plate these days than just food.
My weight this morning was 219.6
A Little Disappointed
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Hello, to be perfectly honest I thought about giving up on my weight loss and holding the title of pleasantly plump. Then I think about my kids and a great woman that once told me that I should finish what I start. I gained this week, and I am not happy about it. My sister has NEVER been smaller than I am, and she is. I can go on with complaints, but I like my children’s school slogan, “No Excuses, Just Results”.
What will I do about it? Keep trying until I get the results I am looking for. One Apostle used the word, “Press”… I would encourage those that read my blog that pray, to pray for me and maybe you guys can help “Push” me to the mark. Hey, as long as I get there healthy.
Until next week… Oh by the way, my weekend co-worker told me that everyone was upset with her for buying me a cake. Don't be, we are actually good friends and I guess I did buy her fries when I knew she was trying to shed four pounds, or libs as she would call them. True story...every since she was young she always thought lbs was pronounced as libs. When she got married she asked her husband to pick up a couple of libs of grapes at the store. I have laughter all around me, even when I am disappointed.
What will I do about it? Keep trying until I get the results I am looking for. One Apostle used the word, “Press”… I would encourage those that read my blog that pray, to pray for me and maybe you guys can help “Push” me to the mark. Hey, as long as I get there healthy.
Until next week… Oh by the way, my weekend co-worker told me that everyone was upset with her for buying me a cake. Don't be, we are actually good friends and I guess I did buy her fries when I knew she was trying to shed four pounds, or libs as she would call them. True story...every since she was young she always thought lbs was pronounced as libs. When she got married she asked her husband to pick up a couple of libs of grapes at the store. I have laughter all around me, even when I am disappointed.
Many Different Gifts
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Starting out I mention that I have more than a couple of pieces of exercise equipment that I bought while watching television and some I have just picked up while out shopping. Well, added to the list of exercise bike, glider, step machine, large array of workout DVDs, big exercise ball (with DVD) and Gold’s Gym free weight set with bench; I can now add Bowflex. Yeah!
Before you start thinking that I am a bad steward (which I am going to sign up for a Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class – even though I already have the cd’s), or an all things fitness hoarder; I just want to mention that I am using some of the items now and that I got the Bowflex at a really great deal! Actually I consider it as a gift from God. That may sound weird, but I kept telling Him that I wanted one, but couldn’t justify the price. With enough pouting (consistency pays off in more than just working out), someone sent me an email that bought one for $1,400 and only used it to hang clothes. She only wanted me to pay $200, but I gave her $300 because she delivered it to me. . Yeah, saving money and losing weight what a great combination!
I spent the last week concentrating on healthy food choices. My weekend co-worker tried to sabotage my efforts when she bought me an entire cake. Can you image, who does that? She bought me a birthday cake and it wasn’t even my birthday! She probably weights 105 pounds. I thought about making her one of my gift baskets that I am famous for and filling it with sweets, but instead I will buy her a case of tilapia or boneless skinless chicken breast and give that to her instead. You know… be kind to those who persecute you.
I want to thank my boss for my beautiful cookie bouquet that I can share with my boys. They will love it and so do I. Hey, I have a Bowflex to work it off. Today’s weight is 217.
Before you start thinking that I am a bad steward (which I am going to sign up for a Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class – even though I already have the cd’s), or an all things fitness hoarder; I just want to mention that I am using some of the items now and that I got the Bowflex at a really great deal! Actually I consider it as a gift from God. That may sound weird, but I kept telling Him that I wanted one, but couldn’t justify the price. With enough pouting (consistency pays off in more than just working out), someone sent me an email that bought one for $1,400 and only used it to hang clothes. She only wanted me to pay $200, but I gave her $300 because she delivered it to me. . Yeah, saving money and losing weight what a great combination!
I spent the last week concentrating on healthy food choices. My weekend co-worker tried to sabotage my efforts when she bought me an entire cake. Can you image, who does that? She bought me a birthday cake and it wasn’t even my birthday! She probably weights 105 pounds. I thought about making her one of my gift baskets that I am famous for and filling it with sweets, but instead I will buy her a case of tilapia or boneless skinless chicken breast and give that to her instead. You know… be kind to those who persecute you.
I want to thank my boss for my beautiful cookie bouquet that I can share with my boys. They will love it and so do I. Hey, I have a Bowflex to work it off. Today’s weight is 217.
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