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.
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.
Revisiting Priorities
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“Carolyn you don’t have a weight problem. You have a priority problem. You need to exercise. If I told you that I would give you a certain amount of money if you lost weight in 12 months, you would be in my office in 6 months to get your money. Change your priorities and you will lose the weight.” These are words from my OBGYN a few years ago after I asked him for a referral to a weight loss doctor. He saw me before I had my children, so he is familiar with my body.
Last week is over, and so is my sister’s visit. I weighed in this week at a gain, I hate to say… 217.2. I am convinced that some people (including myself) settle for mediocrity and being comfortable at the moment without considering the long term effects. Otherwise, why would anyone decide to smoke, over eat, living with excesses; and why did I decide to eat Swedish meatballs with my sister at 11:30 p.m.
Recently my son and I were watching television together and out of nowhere he told me, “Mom I love you so much that if one of us had to go to heaven and one of us had to go to hell, I would pick you to go to heaven and I would go to hell.” I was silent for a moment and then told him that God loves us so much that we both can go to heaven. He said, “Yeah, I know through Jesus”. That really touched me coming from a 4th grader. That caused me to revisit my priorities.
I have a second job that gives random drug tests. I have been there for five years and took my first one this week. I don’t use drugs; however that showed me that some things we should just be ready for. My later response to my son’s statement is that I love them so much that I want to teach them everything I know about God, and teach my grandchildren as well. I want to be healthy and around so that I can.
This week when working out, I keep in mind to push myself a little more (especially seeing that it is easier to gain your weight back than to lose it). With each extra lap around the track or extra minutes on the work out machine, I am preparing myself so that I am ready to be available for my children and in excellent shape to chase my granddaughters or beat my grandsons in basketball (all contingent on what God says of course). How is that for prioritizing and long term planning?
Last week is over, and so is my sister’s visit. I weighed in this week at a gain, I hate to say… 217.2. I am convinced that some people (including myself) settle for mediocrity and being comfortable at the moment without considering the long term effects. Otherwise, why would anyone decide to smoke, over eat, living with excesses; and why did I decide to eat Swedish meatballs with my sister at 11:30 p.m.
Recently my son and I were watching television together and out of nowhere he told me, “Mom I love you so much that if one of us had to go to heaven and one of us had to go to hell, I would pick you to go to heaven and I would go to hell.” I was silent for a moment and then told him that God loves us so much that we both can go to heaven. He said, “Yeah, I know through Jesus”. That really touched me coming from a 4th grader. That caused me to revisit my priorities.
I have a second job that gives random drug tests. I have been there for five years and took my first one this week. I don’t use drugs; however that showed me that some things we should just be ready for. My later response to my son’s statement is that I love them so much that I want to teach them everything I know about God, and teach my grandchildren as well. I want to be healthy and around so that I can.
This week when working out, I keep in mind to push myself a little more (especially seeing that it is easier to gain your weight back than to lose it). With each extra lap around the track or extra minutes on the work out machine, I am preparing myself so that I am ready to be available for my children and in excellent shape to chase my granddaughters or beat my grandsons in basketball (all contingent on what God says of course). How is that for prioritizing and long term planning?
Thinking Before I Eat
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My sister is here from New Mexico, Yeah! Although I am elated that she is here, I also have to think before I eat. My brother-in-law is in the Air Force, so she has lived in several different countries. We like to get together and celebrate different nationalities by cooking and eating different foods.
I found it fascinating that McDonald’s in Italy serves beer, while McDonald’s in France serves wine. While talking on the phone with my sister when she lived in Italy, she wanted me to ask the boys if they wanted to visit her there. One of the boys said no because he doesn’t speak Italian; while the other said (in his best Italian accent), “I can, Do you wanta Pepperoni on youra pizza?”
My sister thinks that I should weight in and blog daily, but I think (and I am sure that some from the law school would agree) that is cruel and unusual punishment. I will, starting next week weigh in on each Wednesday instead of every other Wednesday; and post a workout log. I’m going to try my best to loss as much as I can by June 1st, before I go to a trainer. No, make that June 2nd. The boys and I will be attending the WWE Smackdown wrestling match at the American Airlines Center on June 1st.
My weight this morning is 215! Yeah! My sister has actually lost 25 lbs in the last 5 ½ weeks. She was on some sort of diet and using her Firm Wave. She did cheat a little. Her husband found her KFC receipt and wondered why he had a bowl of cabbage soup while she went out for a two piece original. Hey, it could have been a three piece.
Losing weight is a little slow for me especially compared to my sister’s success. I just do not want to diet. So I am making gradual consistent changes as not to overwhelm myself, and cause me to throw in the towel. Until next week….215 Yeah!
I found it fascinating that McDonald’s in Italy serves beer, while McDonald’s in France serves wine. While talking on the phone with my sister when she lived in Italy, she wanted me to ask the boys if they wanted to visit her there. One of the boys said no because he doesn’t speak Italian; while the other said (in his best Italian accent), “I can, Do you wanta Pepperoni on youra pizza?”
My sister thinks that I should weight in and blog daily, but I think (and I am sure that some from the law school would agree) that is cruel and unusual punishment. I will, starting next week weigh in on each Wednesday instead of every other Wednesday; and post a workout log. I’m going to try my best to loss as much as I can by June 1st, before I go to a trainer. No, make that June 2nd. The boys and I will be attending the WWE Smackdown wrestling match at the American Airlines Center on June 1st.
My weight this morning is 215! Yeah! My sister has actually lost 25 lbs in the last 5 ½ weeks. She was on some sort of diet and using her Firm Wave. She did cheat a little. Her husband found her KFC receipt and wondered why he had a bowl of cabbage soup while she went out for a two piece original. Hey, it could have been a three piece.
Losing weight is a little slow for me especially compared to my sister’s success. I just do not want to diet. So I am making gradual consistent changes as not to overwhelm myself, and cause me to throw in the towel. Until next week….215 Yeah!
French Words for Living
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Spring break . . . what a great time to spend with my sons! A big thank you to those responsible for allowing me that paid time off. I often tell my dad that I hit pay dirt when I selected this job with all of the days off with pay.
I would like to say that I worked out twice a day over the break . . . but I can’t, because I didn’t. I did however manage not to eat all day while acting on the words of a great French man. This man isn’t Voltaire or Henrie Matisse. He is currently and has been for a great number of years the General Manager of an exclusive private dining club. He has an incredible equal level of commitment in ensuring that both his staff and membership base are well taken care of. To me that makes him a great man, who happens to be French.
This great man once told me, “Carolyn (pronounced Caroleen) you don’t have to eat the whole thing. You may eat for taste”; when I asked his advice on weight loss. Alright, he also became my hero when he came to rescue me from the stair well as I attempted (with Nikes on my feet and my cell phone in hand) to take the stairs from the concourse level to the 40th floor as an attempt to lose weight and tone my legs. I know this weight loss thing is long overdue.
I would like to thank him for the idea of portion control . . . which I exhibited very well over the break. For example we went out to eat dinner at a seafood place (who’s food by the way is nowhere near as good as the place I used to work), I only had two of those delicious cheese biscuits and pushed the biscuit filled metal basket to my dad’s side of the table. I also only ate half of my food and took the rest home for the following day.
I will end with a reminder to me and an encouragement to others with goals. This is a quote from the French - Paul Valery, “The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up”. This morning I weighed in at 217.2.
I would like to say that I worked out twice a day over the break . . . but I can’t, because I didn’t. I did however manage not to eat all day while acting on the words of a great French man. This man isn’t Voltaire or Henrie Matisse. He is currently and has been for a great number of years the General Manager of an exclusive private dining club. He has an incredible equal level of commitment in ensuring that both his staff and membership base are well taken care of. To me that makes him a great man, who happens to be French.
This great man once told me, “Carolyn (pronounced Caroleen) you don’t have to eat the whole thing. You may eat for taste”; when I asked his advice on weight loss. Alright, he also became my hero when he came to rescue me from the stair well as I attempted (with Nikes on my feet and my cell phone in hand) to take the stairs from the concourse level to the 40th floor as an attempt to lose weight and tone my legs. I know this weight loss thing is long overdue.
I would like to thank him for the idea of portion control . . . which I exhibited very well over the break. For example we went out to eat dinner at a seafood place (who’s food by the way is nowhere near as good as the place I used to work), I only had two of those delicious cheese biscuits and pushed the biscuit filled metal basket to my dad’s side of the table. I also only ate half of my food and took the rest home for the following day.
I will end with a reminder to me and an encouragement to others with goals. This is a quote from the French - Paul Valery, “The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up”. This morning I weighed in at 217.2.
Obstacles....
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Obstacles. It is funny how they just pop up as if right out of nowhere to impede your progress, or better yet to stop your succession altogether. I knew when I started my weight loss journey that I was actually beginning with a few of my own; like past reluctance to move and sweat simultaneously and the only green vegetable consumed willing was fried okra.
Well I recruited a buddy, (we actually recruited each other), and we participated in step aerobics, walked the treadmill and used stationary bikes. The step aerobics class was an obstacle within its self... right-step, v-step, and box-step. I tried to jump in where I could. The ladies were very nice and supportive after class. My awkwardness must have been reminiscent of their first class. Thank God for people with empathy!
Second week not so good. I was actually without appetite for a few days and no exercise (pretty big obstacle). I am certain that success often times come with road blocks, and all setbacks even those that touch my heart are very small when compared to the One who holds my heart. My workout buddy and I will hit the gym again tomorrow!
Today’s weight: 219.9 (a small gain!)
Well I recruited a buddy, (we actually recruited each other), and we participated in step aerobics, walked the treadmill and used stationary bikes. The step aerobics class was an obstacle within its self... right-step, v-step, and box-step. I tried to jump in where I could. The ladies were very nice and supportive after class. My awkwardness must have been reminiscent of their first class. Thank God for people with empathy!
Second week not so good. I was actually without appetite for a few days and no exercise (pretty big obstacle). I am certain that success often times come with road blocks, and all setbacks even those that touch my heart are very small when compared to the One who holds my heart. My workout buddy and I will hit the gym again tomorrow!
Today’s weight: 219.9 (a small gain!)
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