The big comfy couch

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

I got a new couch! It is tan and cushiony :) I am officially moving on Saturday but since my couch got delivered I am there all the time. Just sitting on it! I am a new couch potato...one who exercises, though!!

  

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JOYCECAIN 8/18/2012 11:04AM

I love the couch. It is gorgeous. Glad you are moving into your own place. Take care. Love Report Inappropriate Comment

WATCHMEGO! 7/26/2012 9:00AM

Pretty! Report Inappropriate Comment

apartment is ready to go!

Sunday, July 22, 2012

I have spent the last week cleaning the apartment and now it is ready to go. I am so excited to get all moved in! I can't wait to paint and cook my own meals and take a bath...getting up and exercising in the morning without feeling like I am being watched...Life is good!!!

  

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WATCHMEGO! 7/23/2012 8:46AM

I loved living on my own! You are going to love it, too! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUEWATER71 7/23/2012 8:20AM

It is great being on your own, and don't have to answer to any one and do cleaning up after some one and pretty much do what you want to do when you want.. good luck and best wishes to you. Wish I was on my own. Report Inappropriate Comment

KNEEMAKER 7/22/2012 10:43PM

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SMOKYBLUE1 7/22/2012 10:40PM

Good for you for getting your own place. Report Inappropriate Comment

scared but moving!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

I have had a crazy month. I found out that my Mom has been holding out on me. I have bailed her out of two crisis' with the electric company and the cable company because I thought she didn't have the money but it turns out that she has been stashing money away so she can go to Hawaii. My first instinct was to run away but instead I made a plan. Dave Ramsey says, "Children do what feels good. Adults make a plan and follow it." I cancelled my personal trainer (boohoo! I loved him!) and started stashing money away like a fool. In two months, I had enough to put a security and first month's rent on an apartment.
I found an apartment and paid for it. Now I am so scared! I am afraid I won't make it or that I will somehow fail. The worst part of it all is that I have stopped taking care of myself. I have not worked out since my last day with my trainer (like 3 weeks ago!) and I have not really dieted for the same amount of time.
But while in the shower, it occurred to me that I am using this as an excuse not to continue on my journey to be healthy. Starting tomorrow, I am not using any excuses. I will fit it in sometime during the day to go to the gym. And, when Brian goes to school I will hit the gym before work every day. I can't use it as an excuse that I don't want to be sweaty before I go to work. There are dry shampoos I can put in my hair and I can change in the bathroom of Snap. I told Luann today that I was going to cancel my membership because I didn't know when I was going to be able to use it.

No more excuses!

  

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BARBIECAT 7/18/2012 7:13PM

take it one day at a time and the fear of the future won't overwhelm you.....exercise will keep you more balanced. never, never, never give up Report Inappropriate Comment

OBIESMOM2 7/18/2012 9:54AM

it is scary, but you'll be just fine. Keep track of your spending. Stick to your budget. And try to stash a little away for life's emergencies. Having something to fall back on will make you feel so much better. personally I think it's very important for females to live on their own, just so they know they can. If you get in a bad relationship you don't feel trapped because you know you've handled living alone...and you can do it again if you need to. as far as working out - you have some great resources on this site for FREE at home workouts! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOYCECAIN 7/18/2012 5:12AM

Honey, if you could stash the money for yourself an apartment, you will do fine. Your mother shouldn't have lied to you. I don't know how old you are, or if you work, but I am sure you will do fine. When I was younger (63 now), everytime my husband moved due to a job, I cried, but I began to think it was an adventure. Do not get overwhelmed getting things for the apartment. I am going to add you as a friend to keep track of how you are doing. Please keep us posted on your new place. Take care. YOU CAN DO THIS! Report Inappropriate Comment

WORKOUTWITHPAM 7/18/2012 5:05AM

BEST WISHES in reaching all of your goals. Report Inappropriate Comment

JWOURMS 7/18/2012 4:42AM

Sounds like you've got a lot on your plate transition wise. New home, independent living, exercise, eating right, changes in relationship with Mom, financial responsibility. Be kind to yourself with realistic goals. I don't know if I could do it all at once - but BIT by BIT. Yeah Definately. Report Inappropriate Comment

TELFERS01 7/18/2012 1:59AM

Ignite! Report Inappropriate Comment

The incredible shrinking woman

Thursday, May 17, 2012

I just redid my measurements. Actually, I did them this morning and I had a pretty crappy day because they sounded like more of the same to me...I should have looked them up before work because:

I lost an inch on my upper arms, an inch on my waist, 4 (yeah, FOUR) inches on my hips, 2 inches on my thighs, and an inch on my calves. In the words of the famous Dr. Sheldon Cooper, "BAZINGA!"

It's so funny because I had on a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in a while because I don't like the way the little material doesn't cover the zipper in the fly (petty, I know but when your a fat girl you don't have the luxury of looking disheveled but still awesome!) and I always figured it was because they were too small for me and I didn't want to admit it. AnyHoo--the little material STILL doesn't cover the zipper so I was pretty much down in the dumps all day because I just figured that was the universe telling me I haven't lost anything. Those pants are officially in the Goodwill pile--I lost 4 inches off my hips so it is obviously a defect :)

  

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JOYCECAIN 7/18/2012 5:15AM

Isn't it great when it is the clothese that you couldn't wear they now fit! Report Inappropriate Comment

WATCHMEGO! 5/19/2012 7:48AM

Congrats! I love the fact that you are donating the faulty pants! Report Inappropriate Comment

Forever on Sparkpeople

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Every time I hit a low spot in my life or diet I head for Sparkpeople. It is so friendly and comforting here, no one judging.

So here it goes! I feel like my kids don't need me anymore. They are getting older and reaching out into the world on their own (as they should!) but I am finding myself more and more in the dark. And I'm not ready for it!!!!

I was talking to my daughter about her graduation party and it was going well. I suggested that me, her sister and her cousin design and print out her invitations today so we could address and mail them on Monday. She said something about how her Grandma (my Mother who we live with) already gave her a list of addresses of people she should invite. I immediately said that she and Grandma could do the invitations then! (I know, I know; who's the kid here!) Anyway, I am trying to stop being such a baby and just figure out how to be a grownup whose kids are moving on. Oh, and not gain 100 lb in the process :)

  

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HWNHMMBRD 5/13/2012 3:25PM

They may grow up, but they will always be your babies! Report Inappropriate Comment