A Day in the Life

Feb. 25, 2006

A Woman on a Mission!

Wow, it feels so great to have a plan for getting in shape. I have honestly been flitting day to day, hour to hour with this vague notion of wanting to lose weight and get in shape but without any real idea as to what I should be doing to make it happen. I don't know if it is just age, hormones or what, but my metabolism just plain "ain't where it used to be"-- not that it was ever very speedy but I used to be able to shed a few pounds when I really put my mind to it. I have to confess that in the past year my weight has crept up a good 16 pounds or so and enough is enough! There are several reasons I need to get my health in order:

1. Because I have high blood pressure.
2. I can't afford to buy new clothes!
3. I want to be proud to take pictures with my family-- my children will one day look back and wonder why mom was always avoiding the camera!
4. I want to be a healthy role model to my children.
5. I want to feel more attractive to my dh-- he says I'm beautiful already ofcourse but I really want him to be like WOW!!!!

So today my plan got a HUGE kick start because my awesomely generous dh decided to get me a treadmill and not just any treadmill-- it is an AWESOME treadmill. It does the automatic incline, measures your heart rate, folds up, counts your steps, miles, calories, etc. It is dynamic!!!

In addition to the treadmill I have started a new diet system my dh and I devised together which essentially calls for me to eat frozen lunches and dinners, cereal for breakfast and a low-cal snack every day. I am also allowed to snack on fruit and vegetables, drink herbal tea and tons of water. This is what we came up with instead of having me do something like Nutrisystem which is just flat out too expensive.

It feels great to just feel like I have a solid plan in place and that if I stick to it faithfully I will see results. Pray for me that this is a success!!

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Mar. 1, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momsjourney

Good luck with your plan!! I'm never able to stick to a regular exercise schedule. Maybe if I had a treadmill hmmm......

BTW I really like your blog. You have a fun upbeat style of writing.

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Mar. 1, 2006 - Hope you see results!

Posted by Momof5littlewomen

Sounds like a good plan! I am hoping when I finish nursing my baby I will finally drop a few pounds because right now I'm not gaining but I'm not losing no matter how much exercise I put in. Of course, I will have to change my eating habits then also :-)

June

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Mar. 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by creativehsmom

I will be praying for you. The treadmill your hubby got you sounds really cool!
cathy :o)

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Mar. 30, 2006 - ####

Posted by LadyMother

Hello! I was born and raised in Ohio. I was slendar there so I can't imagine why you are having trouble:>) Of course I married and had two children after moving to Ga. Truth? Marriage is fattening. Housework and raising babies takes a different kind of energy than holding in your stomach and walking tall. And they all love you anyway so that doesn't help. My friends say things like, You're not fat! What kind of friend thinks 50 # overweight is not fat?
I know you'll reach your goal - but stay sweet! [that's an order :)]
Miss Meg

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May. 14, 2006 - Happy Mothers Day!

Posted by creativehsmom

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May. 14, 2006 - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Posted by mamma1420

Hope you have a day filled with blessings, hugs and kisses!

Nothing like a list that you posted for everyone to see to keep you motivated!

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Dec. 20, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by OurHomeSweetHomeschool

Stopping by to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas as you celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

I pray you have a happy, healthy and safe Christmas.

Blessings,
Theresa

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Jul. 6, 2007 - Hi

Posted by momofsix

That sounds great. I could use that for my weight issues. Oh, I wish our metabolisms sped up, not slowed down, as we grow older.

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A fun yet sporadic blog where I explore my ups and downs with home schooling, getting in shape, getting and keeping my house in order, being a good helpmeet, etc.