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Saturday, April 30, 2011
TODAY!
The hubs left this morning. The kids cried, I cried, I know hubs cried, but I am feeling good overall. I am excited to kick my own butt and get some things achieved!
I am starting The New Rules of Lifting and going to finish the entire program. Then I want to do a new book called The Female Body Breakthrough by Rachel Cosgrove. Those two programs will give me a year of fitness routines and guidance. When I am finished with them I will see if other dreams are possible.
On top of lifting I will continue my walks/jogs and build up my running. I still want to be a runner. I still stand by the fact that if I have running, I can take it anywhere and it's a no gym required workout.
One thing I am soooo looking forward to is getting rid of clothes as they become to big! When I reach my maintenance weight I am going to buy nice pieces of clothing that I can build on. I am so looking forward to that!
Keeping a positive outlook and focusing on goals and happiness. I will do it! I will be ok.
I am starting The New Rules of Lifting and going to finish the entire program. Then I want to do a new book called The Female Body Breakthrough by Rachel Cosgrove. Those two programs will give me a year of fitness routines and guidance. When I am finished with them I will see if other dreams are possible.
On top of lifting I will continue my walks/jogs and build up my running. I still want to be a runner. I still stand by the fact that if I have running, I can take it anywhere and it's a no gym required workout.
One thing I am soooo looking forward to is getting rid of clothes as they become to big! When I reach my maintenance weight I am going to buy nice pieces of clothing that I can build on. I am so looking forward to that!
Keeping a positive outlook and focusing on goals and happiness. I will do it! I will be ok.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Prayers Answered
You know that dark place I was telling you about. Well I have been telling God too and today I read THIS fabulous post about service. I love service and have been feeling like I haven't done enough lately because of life situations and wollowing (I admit).
My Heavenly Father reminded me tonight by guiding me to that blog and that post and refreshing my memory. Getting back to service will help me and it will help teach my children. The post gave a great idea about learning the alphabet with service like applesauce bread for Ann and brownies for Barbara, you get the idea. LOVE this! My son would LOVE this!
Thank you Lord for answered prayers!!!
My Heavenly Father reminded me tonight by guiding me to that blog and that post and refreshing my memory. Getting back to service will help me and it will help teach my children. The post gave a great idea about learning the alphabet with service like applesauce bread for Ann and brownies for Barbara, you get the idea. LOVE this! My son would LOVE this!
Thank you Lord for answered prayers!!!
Cloud 9
I have been in a blissful state this past 25 days and I was slammed to the ground yesterday that soon my world will be upside down again. I feel myself slipping into the dark place and I really want to stop it now! I don't have time to waste trying to get myself out of the dumps. I have lots to work on and get done in 7 months and no time to waste feeling bad for myself.
I love and adore my husband so much. We have had such a great time together the past month and spent many nights chatting and talking and just being there for each other. We really are in a great place right now. I guess that is good since we will be apart for so long.
One day at a time, one day at a time. This is my mantra right now.
I love and adore my husband so much. We have had such a great time together the past month and spent many nights chatting and talking and just being there for each other. We really are in a great place right now. I guess that is good since we will be apart for so long.
One day at a time, one day at a time. This is my mantra right now.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tornado
North Carolina was hit with over 30 tornados this past Saturday evening. Our neighborhood was hit pretty hard. Luckily our house was fine, but some friends of ours can not say the same.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sP0HmgF-uM&feature=related
Many of the homes that were destroyed were deployed Marines. My heart is breaking for those families that have lost everything and also have their spouse gone to fight in the war. On top of that a storage facility that was destroyed held deployed Marines things and cars. It was completely leveled. How would it feel to come home from war and learn that everything you had is gone. Starting completely over. WOW seeing the destruction in person is horrifying. Our town has come together for the clean up and donations of clothing and other items have started. I'm sure it will take a long time to heal from this one.
We are lucky though, nobody was killed. One baby had to be life flighted to a nearby hospital from the military base housing because a wall fell on him. He is in critical condition. The same can not be said for Bertie County, NC. Many were killed there. One pour mother lost her two kids, and they had done everything they were told to do, but it still didn't help. Please keep these people in your prayers. They need all the comfort they can get right now.
Many of the homes that were destroyed were deployed Marines. My heart is breaking for those families that have lost everything and also have their spouse gone to fight in the war. On top of that a storage facility that was destroyed held deployed Marines things and cars. It was completely leveled. How would it feel to come home from war and learn that everything you had is gone. Starting completely over. WOW seeing the destruction in person is horrifying. Our town has come together for the clean up and donations of clothing and other items have started. I'm sure it will take a long time to heal from this one.
We are lucky though, nobody was killed. One baby had to be life flighted to a nearby hospital from the military base housing because a wall fell on him. He is in critical condition. The same can not be said for Bertie County, NC. Many were killed there. One pour mother lost her two kids, and they had done everything they were told to do, but it still didn't help. Please keep these people in your prayers. They need all the comfort they can get right now.
Drama
Nothing like some good ol fashion family drama to kill a vacation. One trip to visit the In-laws and now my hubby isn't speaking to them. It was a crazy week. Started off fine, went weird, and then BAM!
Feels good to be home! I am back on track to lose the 5 lbs I gained on vacation :) and then some. I am focused and determined. Feeling pretty good. I am pretty sure that along with great eating, with a few hiccups I'm sure, I will need to do weight training and at least 60 to 90 minutes of cardio to start seeing this fat move. I know I am strong and I know that I am in a better place physically now than last year, but the number on the scale hasn't moved and that is no good. I am in need of inches and numbers, but it is going to take my determination to stay on track and do the things which I have prepared myself for. To get to the gym and put in a great workout each time. Also, to spend my time at home moving and working.
I am working on better coping skills than to stuff my face with sweets and caffeine. I am working on being strong for the next 7 months of crazy that is going to happen. I will not watch crazy TV shows that will put crazy thoughts into my head and make me worry like a nut. Mostly I want to have fun and enjoy these challenges up ahead.They are major, yes, but I know that I can keep a good attitude about it.
On another note, I am going to clean out our house, thoroughly! I have been doing some reading about decluttering and it said to get rid of anything you haven't used in 6-12 months. This is for EVERY room in your house! So I have a feeling that many things in my office will go bye bye and my closet and my kitchen. We are pretty uncluttered here, but I am feeling like we still have to much 'stuff'. We really only use the basics and I would love to have a super organized house one day. ONE DAY.
We also have sooooo much clothing! Coming home from our trip I was putting all the clothes away and doing laundry and the pile just kept growing and growing and I just thought to myself 'we wear the same 6 or 7 outfits, why do we need all this other?' It was really just sickening how much 'clothing stuff' we have.
Feels good to be home! I am back on track to lose the 5 lbs I gained on vacation :) and then some. I am focused and determined. Feeling pretty good. I am pretty sure that along with great eating, with a few hiccups I'm sure, I will need to do weight training and at least 60 to 90 minutes of cardio to start seeing this fat move. I know I am strong and I know that I am in a better place physically now than last year, but the number on the scale hasn't moved and that is no good. I am in need of inches and numbers, but it is going to take my determination to stay on track and do the things which I have prepared myself for. To get to the gym and put in a great workout each time. Also, to spend my time at home moving and working.
I am working on better coping skills than to stuff my face with sweets and caffeine. I am working on being strong for the next 7 months of crazy that is going to happen. I will not watch crazy TV shows that will put crazy thoughts into my head and make me worry like a nut. Mostly I want to have fun and enjoy these challenges up ahead.They are major, yes, but I know that I can keep a good attitude about it.
On another note, I am going to clean out our house, thoroughly! I have been doing some reading about decluttering and it said to get rid of anything you haven't used in 6-12 months. This is for EVERY room in your house! So I have a feeling that many things in my office will go bye bye and my closet and my kitchen. We are pretty uncluttered here, but I am feeling like we still have to much 'stuff'. We really only use the basics and I would love to have a super organized house one day. ONE DAY.
We also have sooooo much clothing! Coming home from our trip I was putting all the clothes away and doing laundry and the pile just kept growing and growing and I just thought to myself 'we wear the same 6 or 7 outfits, why do we need all this other?' It was really just sickening how much 'clothing stuff' we have.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Vacation
Will be a bit in and out we are having family vacation time. Sun, fishing, togetherness, all a wonderful time which I will update on later :)
I am also incorperating running into the usual, so that's new.
I have some goals to achieve so no time to waste!
HAPPY SPRINGTIME!
I am also incorperating running into the usual, so that's new.
I have some goals to achieve so no time to waste!
HAPPY SPRINGTIME!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Your Fired!
Those are the words our government needs to hear! The government shut down that may or may not happen tomorrow would mean that mine and many other spouses have to put their lives in danger AND NOT GET PAID! All the while the STUPID UNDECIDED ALTER MOTIVE CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT WILL GET PAID. Sound fair to you? Me either!
Not to mention the THOUSAND of other government workers that will not get paid!
Our system is so broken, I don't ever see it getting fixed! It's like we have lost our American Spirit. We no longer look after each other, we only look after ourselves and those who will help us gain something.
While my family won't be able to put food on the table and pay our bills like responsible citizens, I bet the welfare checks will still be cut! So because we live $200 above the poverty line and don't qualify for any government aid because once again we are being responsible citizens WE WILL SUFFER. And because we are in the military and are stationed at a base we are no where near family who could maybe help us.
This shut down is going to cause a HUGE snowball effect! Think of all the small business' that will have to close its doors because people have no money to go out and spend. Think of all the resturaunts, tourist cities, and the list could go on.
Come on CONGRESS get your SHIT together and AGREE or MAKE COMPROMISES. We all have to! I feel like instead of a SHUTDOWN, congress must meet and stay together until the compromise is met! I don't care how long they are away from their families. I don't care how long they don't shower. At least their family knows they will be paid and be able to put food on the table.
I am so ANGRY! Our Country has failed us!!
Not to mention the THOUSAND of other government workers that will not get paid!
Our system is so broken, I don't ever see it getting fixed! It's like we have lost our American Spirit. We no longer look after each other, we only look after ourselves and those who will help us gain something.
While my family won't be able to put food on the table and pay our bills like responsible citizens, I bet the welfare checks will still be cut! So because we live $200 above the poverty line and don't qualify for any government aid because once again we are being responsible citizens WE WILL SUFFER. And because we are in the military and are stationed at a base we are no where near family who could maybe help us.
This shut down is going to cause a HUGE snowball effect! Think of all the small business' that will have to close its doors because people have no money to go out and spend. Think of all the resturaunts, tourist cities, and the list could go on.
Come on CONGRESS get your SHIT together and AGREE or MAKE COMPROMISES. We all have to! I feel like instead of a SHUTDOWN, congress must meet and stay together until the compromise is met! I don't care how long they are away from their families. I don't care how long they don't shower. At least their family knows they will be paid and be able to put food on the table.
I am so ANGRY! Our Country has failed us!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
My 'AFTER' Photo
So an adorable blogger who I follow is having this fabulous giveaway and I would so love to win this dress for my after photo! I love the style and cute details on the skirt part. I also love it because it is a DRESS and not two pieces. I adore dresses!
Head on over to http://shabbyapple.com/ and look at all the fun frocks they have!
Head on over to http://shabbyapple.com/ and look at all the fun frocks they have!
Can't Keep a Good Girl Down
I am having more good days than bad. I am focused and have my goals in more focus than I have in a long time. I feel good about myself. I am starting to see myself as others do, in a positive way. I am still learnig the lesson to be learned from all this crazy stuff life has thrown at me, but I am learning! I am working on some coping skills right now so I am not a complete mess in a few weeks when DH deploys.
As far as learning, like education, it is going to be a scary, throw me into the deep end, kind of task. It has been a while since I have been in formal learning scenario and I'm scared. I am ready for the challenge though and I know I will just take it day by day. I have found loads of information on Itunes U and have downloaded some free lectures to get my brain in that mode. Plus, I figure the more I hear it the better I will learn it right? Well it won't hurt to try any method at least. Listening to the lectures is only making me more excited about all the new goals. My passion is a small flame but soon will be a forest fire :)
Ok, so what are you doing to stir your brain and get your passions on fire???
As far as learning, like education, it is going to be a scary, throw me into the deep end, kind of task. It has been a while since I have been in formal learning scenario and I'm scared. I am ready for the challenge though and I know I will just take it day by day. I have found loads of information on Itunes U and have downloaded some free lectures to get my brain in that mode. Plus, I figure the more I hear it the better I will learn it right? Well it won't hurt to try any method at least. Listening to the lectures is only making me more excited about all the new goals. My passion is a small flame but soon will be a forest fire :)
Ok, so what are you doing to stir your brain and get your passions on fire???
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Can't Beat Em; Join Em
Well you know the saying if you can't beat them, join them. That is what I am doing. This weight issue is my biggest life challenge and if I am not completely involved and absorbed in it, I am not able to conquer it. So with the help of my husband, many tears, and a strong desire to face my reality I have decided to go back to school and get my Exercise Science degree and become a trainer. That is all I know right now. I have to take some pretty cool classes that I'm sure will help me choose the exact direction I want to go in. I know I love lifting weights and would love to be involved with sports and athletes, but time and experience will show me the path that is created for me.
So this summer I am going to get my Personal Training certificate. This fall I will be enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology and Chemistry. Spring semester will involve the second part of anatomy and physiology and chemistry. Then starts my core requirements for my degree. It is exciting to finally have a path. To know when and how I am going to feel like I am acheiving something besides being a Mother and Wife.
I'm so excited my mind is spinning with options and opportunity. I told my husband that it has been a while since I have felt like this and it is a feeling I love and I'm glad to have it back.
Initially I wanted to get my certificate from The National Stregnth and Conditioning Association (NSCA), but I am going to go through International Sport Science Association (ISSA). I feel like ISSA will help me more one on one with my distance learning. Anyway I am still weighing my options there. I should have a decision very soon and be on my way to a great path full of life, health, and fitness. My passion is returning and love for life is coming back to high levels.
I knew 2011 was going to be a great year. Let's hope this cycle keeps going up and it only gets better from here!!
So this summer I am going to get my Personal Training certificate. This fall I will be enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology and Chemistry. Spring semester will involve the second part of anatomy and physiology and chemistry. Then starts my core requirements for my degree. It is exciting to finally have a path. To know when and how I am going to feel like I am acheiving something besides being a Mother and Wife.
I'm so excited my mind is spinning with options and opportunity. I told my husband that it has been a while since I have felt like this and it is a feeling I love and I'm glad to have it back.
Initially I wanted to get my certificate from The National Stregnth and Conditioning Association (NSCA), but I am going to go through International Sport Science Association (ISSA). I feel like ISSA will help me more one on one with my distance learning. Anyway I am still weighing my options there. I should have a decision very soon and be on my way to a great path full of life, health, and fitness. My passion is returning and love for life is coming back to high levels.
I knew 2011 was going to be a great year. Let's hope this cycle keeps going up and it only gets better from here!!
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