New goal date!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Due to my SP friend in NV and all the other comments. I am changing my goal date to be 150 by 9/19. This is my niece's wedding date, her nephew's wedding date and the day after my oldest daughter turn 34. I figure I still will be 55 when I weigh 150. The important thing is to have a goal to work toward. I am working out hard this week to make that goal.

  

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KSW1963 7/23/2009 12:43AM

I know you can do it. You already look beautiful in your pictures! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKSCHULTE1997 7/22/2009 11:27AM

Congrats!! Sounds wonderful!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CLSQUIRES 7/22/2009 11:02AM

I think you will make that easy. You are looking great!! I know that I was surprised that I never really hit a plateau and beat my goal date by 2 1/2 months. Congrats....hang in there. You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIGHID_MORGAN 7/21/2009 11:16PM

Good luck! I know you'll have success Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA25427 7/21/2009 10:39PM

That is determination, good luck you can do it, stay focused. Report Inappropriate Comment

I am now 9 pounds away from my goal

Monday, July 20, 2009

Before summer hit I was 3.7 pounds away from my goal. My goal date was my birthday next month. Well, I have traveled for three weeks this summer. I have logged, exercised some and eaten out lots of times. So, the fact is that I have gained 6 pounds. My clothes still fit, but not quite as loosely. I am tempted to move my goal date back a little. I exercised with a vegenence tonight and ate reasonably all day. I don't think I can lose 9 pounds in one more month. My niece is getting married 9/19. Maybe that is a great new date.
What do you think???

  

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WARMSPRINGDAY 7/21/2009 6:21PM

Sounds like a plan Report Inappropriate Comment

STROTTER1 7/21/2009 3:26PM

This is your buddy from Carson City - with yet one more coincidental (but with God there are no coincidences right???) My nephew is getting married on 9/19! Anyway, I think that would be a great date for your goal. Blessings to you friend. You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

PLANSEEKER 7/21/2009 11:04AM

I've decided that reaching the goal weight by a certain date isn't the "real goal"..the real goal is losing the weight no matter when it gets gone. I hope to get to my goal weight by my birthday, also, but I am just following the plan everyday on an even keel and not overexercising to compensate for any booboos I make. The pressure of losing it by a certain date tends to make me eat too little or overdo the exercise and get too tired or too sore. I have come so far just changing my lifestyle, I have decided to heck with any goal date and just let it happen on my body's own schedule. I see so many members way overdoing the exercise and I wonder how they will do after losing the weight if they don't continue to overdo the exercise after they reach their goal. Their bodies get used to the exercise and will probably put weight back on if it isn't continued. I am not losing weight quickly...only about 1 - 2 pounds a month now, but as long as it's going down I am happy. After you get settled back down to your normal routine, the extra found weight will probably drop off fairly quickly back to where you were before the summer traveling. They say that last 10 pounds is the hardest to get off. I won't have to worry about that for quite a while yet! Hope you have a great new school year. Report Inappropriate Comment

I am still learning...

Saturday, July 18, 2009

I am thankful for all of my SP friends and so many others that I do not even personally know. They have lifted me up in prayer this week. Many have reminded me of what I know and believe. THe fact is that God is faithful and in control. His plans are higher and better for me and the rest of my family that I can even humanly imagine. I can rest in Him as the rock and my firm foundation. Thanks for sending me beautiful message of encouragement. They have assisted me in putting my focus back in the right place. I need to continue to look up more because that is where my help comes from. It comes from the Lord!

  

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WARMSPRINGDAY 7/19/2009 7:29PM

Keep us posted! Blessings to you. Sometimes I feel like I am crushed and overwhelmed with pain or grief over situations in my life and then in the course of life, I encounter other people who are dealing with grief or pain as well and I realize that this is life. It helps put things in perspective for me that all of us deal with hurts, grief and pain at some level or another and we need each other. There is a verse that talks about how God wants to use our grief. "Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God." II Corinthians 1:4 When we allow God to comfort us, He then is able to use us to comfort others. May you find this happening in your life. God has certainly used you to bless me in some of my storms. Report Inappropriate Comment

SKSCHULTE1997 7/19/2009 1:18PM

We all need to be reminded of this and sometimes it is only through heartache we remember this. Just remember GOD is your Rock and Foundation!!! We are here for you whenever you need us. Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIGHID_MORGAN 7/19/2009 12:49PM

I think we all need to be reminded of this at times. It's not always easy to remember when it seems like so much is going on in our lives. Report Inappropriate Comment

Disappointments

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Sometimes when we trust others to do what is best it just does not happen. My daughter is very upset and mad that the birth birth did not follow through with her appointment at the free clinic. She got some money and may be out getting high some where. Her friends can not find her. They are concerned about her baby too. It is hard to watch my daughter hurt so much again. I know that God can make a way in this mess and that His grace is sufficient. Right now my family needs some peace and comfort.

  

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PLANSEEKER 7/21/2009 11:11AM

So sorry you are having to deal with this. All you can do is love her and pray for her. We have had drug problems within our family, also, so I know the pain of watching someone you love being lost to drugs. I will be praying for you and your family. Report Inappropriate Comment

BRIGHID_MORGAN 7/18/2009 11:01PM

Definitely praying for you and your family. God will do what is best for everyone involved. He ha a plan as usual and none of us know what it is. He will take care of all of you. Report Inappropriate Comment

SKSCHULTE1997 7/18/2009 10:48AM

Your family is in my prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

LGOLDY2 7/18/2009 9:58AM

My brother and SIL are raising their three grandchildren because their drug addicted daughter is in jail. (The father of these children is not and should not be in the picture). Over the years I have watched my brother and his grandchildren be hurt time after time after time because of the lies and promises broken. A drug addict will say, do and promise anything and everything to get money for drugs. They will beg borrow or steal if that's what it takes. I don't mean to sound discouraging, but these are our facts. I know your daughter must want a child desperately and if it is to be , it will be. But, be prepared for a long, painful roller coaster ride. Don't let the drug addict hold you hostage and don't give her money. Feed her, provide her with medical care but don't give her money. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 7/18/2009 8:02AM

Oh my! When I saw your blog title "Disappointments" my heart sank and I was afraid you had some bad news about this. I am praying for God to help your family deal with this pain and anger, which is very much understood, and that he will work things out in his way and time if it is meant to be. May he grant you his peace and comfort just as you have requested. Here are a few verses I have found a blessing during some of the storms of my life: You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee . . . Psalm 55:22 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me . . . Psalm 138:7 Fear not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 Sometimes it just feels like surely our hearts are going to break when dreams, hopes and visions crash to the ground. Keep us posted. Comment edited on: 7/18/2009 8:11:37 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

DERWIN1986 7/18/2009 3:32AM

I know you're hurting terribly, and I will continue praying for you, your daughter, and your grandchild. I have lived the life of dealing with a drug addicted family member, and it's tough. Keep your faith strong! God Bless, Report Inappropriate Comment

MTS1957 7/18/2009 1:04AM

Your daughter is in my prayers. I'm sure this is a very emotional situation for your whole family. My hope is that it works out well for everyone--especially the unborn child. God bless. Report Inappropriate Comment

SANDY1526 7/18/2009 12:54AM

Life is certainly difficult. My neice was killed in a car accident in March..she was 20..my daughter has kidney disease...looking at a transplant in a few years ..she is 25. And the most amazing thing is that God has held me up during all of it and renews my strength...just when I think I am going to implode..Good luck, I just said a quick prayer for you and your daughter...(can you believe that some people have these same problems but don't know God) WE are truely Blessed. Report Inappropriate Comment

Too hot to ride today!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Today is was 111 degrees here in Killeen,TX. I am thankful this is not where I live permanently. I slept in and did not get out on my bike today. We hauled in the truck from TN so I could ride everyday on my vacation. I have made it one day. I plan to get up tomorrow to ride before it heats up. Once it heats up it does not cool down much at night. I waited until 8 :30 p.m.and it was sill 98 and blowing hot air. I did some circuit training, elliptical and strength training with an exercise ball. I know I worked out sine my core still aches a a little. I did all of these organize around entertaining my grandson while his parents attended their Military Ball.
Oh the joys of being a grandmother.

  

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CATREBEL 7/16/2009 11:09PM

Yes, it is supposed to be cooler this weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKSCHULTE1997 7/16/2009 10:51PM

Sounds like fun. It is cooler here though, so you will be happy to be back! Report Inappropriate Comment