My DAWG!

So, this morning I went walking with my DAWG and let me just tell you. She rocks. We went to Key Largo Park. Which is a 2.04 mile walk. We walked around the park and returned home. So, that's 4 total miles. I know for some of you that might just be a walk in the park. But for me, it's a big step in doing what I have to do for me, for my family, and for my life.

New Scale

I Bought a New Scale Today
(A Poem)

Didn't know how much I weighed
Cause I gave up on the scale
But I know I weighed more than I used to
You know your jeans can tell

I could feel it with every button
And with the rise of my muffin top
I could tell my weight had risen
And I knew it had to stop

So, folks, I bought as scale today
Much better than the rest
It gives my weight, my BMI,
and a couple other tests.

And though it doesn't matter
That number doesn't make
The value of my inside self
Or broadcast a mistake

But what is does it show me
The place that I am at
The progress that I've come to know
It lays out all the facts

So, yes, I bought a scale today
To measure what I weigh
But it will never measure
The woman (educated, happy, strong, beautiful, confident) I am today.

By P. Johnson

Patience

Psalm 37:7-9

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁷ Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
Do not fret—it only causes harm.

⁹ For evildoers shall be cut off;
But those who wait on the Lord,
They shall inherit the earth.

 

The Holy Bible, New King James Version Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

BibleGateway.com

 

 

God is good, friends. After 2 years of hoping and praying, I finally got the job of my dreams. :) Words can not express the level of my excitement. But if only you'd have seen me yesterday, jumping up and down for joy... screaming like a little girl. I couldn't stop smiling. And all I can say now is, God is good.

 

For anyone that doesn't know my story, in the summer of 2011, I uprooted my family for a chance to put my foot in the door at my dream teaching job. There was nothing permanent but God allowed me to continue to provide for my family. And let me tell you, that foot stayed wedged in the door. At times it was pulled so tight it cut off the circulation and my toes turned blue, but by the grace of God it stayed connected to my body and lead me to receive a phone call on Thursday that said, I'd gotten the job.

 

If God was working on my schedule, I'd have had the permanent job in 2011 when I touched down, but that wasn't my path. I have met so many amazing people and learned to much on the "scenic" route. I could not imagine having missed out on the wonderful experiences which I've had over the past 2 years. God knew what he was doing. He was empowering me for the long haul, providing me what support and confidence. Our God is an awesome God.

What's in it For Me

So, working out is not just about losing the weight and fit into your favorite pair of old jeans. It's about all of the wonderful things your are doing for your mind, body, and spirit. Here's my list:

1. Have more energy for playing with my kids. I want to run and jump with them. I don't want to be exhausted.

2. I want to be more alert. Sluggish body = sluggish brain. I'm tired of losing my keys, phone, money, mind. More oxygen, better blood flow, greater hydration.

3.Libido!!! If you don't know what it is... google it. (Keeping it PG)

4. I happen to love my heart. And seeing as I only have one, I think I'll make the best of it. Heart disease is linked to diet and exercise. So, I'm going to do my heart a favor and get moving.

 

5. My body is a temple in which God dwells. I must care for it, maintain it, and treat it with utmost respect. Like my earthly home... when you've got guest in town, your house better be in order.

What Makes Me Bad

So, I was reading this article in Women's Health magazine titled, "Foods That Make You Do Bad Things". It was really interesting. It talked about how seeing and eating certain foods trigger hormonal reactions. And what it all boiled down to, if you give in to the temptation, you are only going to want more. It hits home so much for me because I do that all the time. Whether it's ice cream, cookies, chips, or fries... Once I pop... I can't stop. I just want one bite, one piece, one taste, and it turns into me killing the container. Understanding why, empowers me. I now understand what's happening and that gives me control. My eating today has been outstanding. But I didn't get a workout in. I think I'll do some ab work. Making it happen. One day at a time.

Get Back Up... Or Down (I guess)

So, I am back at it. Today... I did just a little bit more for me. I rode 10 miles on my bike this afternoon (which means, I can bike ride to work. I had a fabulously healthy dinner (grilled tilapia, steamed green beans, and Ezekiel bread). And now... I'm watching the Biggest Loser or my laptop. :) I'm back up to 190lbs... which means I have 20 lbs to go to get back to my lowest. And my end goal is still 156lbs. So, That means I need to lose 34 lbs. It's completely doable. My plan is to lose 2 lbs per week. That means 8 lbs per month. And at that rate, it will take me 4 months and 1 week to lose the wait. I can manage that. So... It's January 20th. (calculating) By May 27th, I should be at my target. Ha! My hubby's birthday is May 24th. How awesome would that be to be at my sexiest by his bday... not for him... but for me. So... this... you are holding me accountable. I'm ready.

#1 New Years Resolution

So, I'm back at it again... as are many of us. And you know what time it is... It's the new year! That's right folks. Time to give it the old college try. Time to dust of your workout gear and locate your spandex.
It's funny I was telling someone the other day that it's perfectly okay for us to gain wait around the holidays, you see, we were supposed to be hybrenating. But seeing as none of us crawled into a whole, passed out, and stopped eatting. I guess that's not a good excuse.
To be honest with you, I've been trying to get it right since before Thanksgiving. But I might eat well for a couple of meals or a couple of days and then... fall off the wagon. I was never able to prod myself to workout. I can't explain it, so I'll call it a holiday slump. But I'm baaaackk!