Week 8 - Change of schedule

Change can be a good thing, so let's hope this is!  I started my new job on Monday and have to be there right after getting the youngest on the bus, so that doesn't leave time for a morning run.  Well, if I was willing to go on the treadmill, I could before I got ready for the day, but I think 4+ miles is too long on a treadmill.  SO, here's my changes...

I am starting my morning, every morning, with Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.  Then, on my run days (3x/ week), I'll come home and run.  Yes, it means two showers on some days, but I'm hoping I find it worth it!

I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do about my video days on my Beth Moore study, as I do not have time prior to getting out the door for work in the mornings to watch an hour video.  Maybe I'll plan it out so those are always on Saturday.

I've done pretty good on my goals.  I did have Dr P once over the last week, but it was a special date. :-)  I've been drinking a ton of water and hope my body starts to handle it better so I can go back to sleeping through the night and not making so many potty trips!  Still working on the "processed foods" thing, so that will be my only goal this next week.

Week 7 - Saggy pants

I don't mind saggy pants because saggy pants means progress!  I've moved on to Level 2 of the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and I feel it's easier than Level 1.  I don't know if that's true or if it's only because I'm in better shape.  Whatever, doesn't matter to me either way.  The inches aren't fading as quickly but I lost quite a few pounds this week so overall I'm pleased.

I'm not sure I can say this enough, but I LOVE my Beth Moore study.  It seems like everything she's saying is speaking directly at me.  Matter of fact, I was able to e-mail JD some scriptures this week when he was having a tough time himself.  I love learning and am so happy I can pass my Bible lessons on to my boys, even if it's just bits and pieces.

I did pretty good with my goals this week.  I only ate after 8 once and it was an apple because I wasn't home from 6pm on and was STARVING!  Didn't even give into the temptation to put a jar of peanut butter on top of my slices! :-)

I did give in to Dr. Pepper...just once...and I'll blame it on Frank! ;-)  Honestly, he's been very supportive and not asking me if I want things when he knows I do but "can't".  Once evening I was exhausted and had a headache it DP sounded REALLY good, so I had a little.  And a little was all I could take.  It was too sweet!

This weeks goals...

~More water.

~Less processed foods.

Week 6 - A habit now, right!?!

Well, it's the beginning of Week 6 and you know what they say..."It takes 6 weeks to develop a habit"  I believe I'm at that point.  I definitely don't wake up excited to exercise (even though most days I feel better afterward).  I wish I could say that was the case for me, but lately I've been feeling rather crummy.  I don't know the cause...maybe weather, maybe allergies...  I've suffered from exhaustion, migraines, bloating, and an uneasy stomach.  So, as I said, I'm definitely not excited to exercise, BUT I do it anyway!  The scale was a little more friendly today.  I am noticing major muscle development in my legs, so I'll take the slow moving scale.  I just wish I could lose all the fat around the hips and thighs along with the muscle development.  My runs are getting longer and farther and I really enjoy that time listening to some great Christian music and people watching.  I've expanded beyond just my neighborhood so that the monotony of it doesn't slow me down.  Though I liked the other workout I was doing, I didn't feel it was long enough, so I switched back to the 30 day shred.  I will start Level 2 tomorrow and am looking forward to the change.  I'm sure I will still yell at Jillian when I feel she's asking me to do something ridiculous.  I just wish she could hear me! :-)

I'm still working my way through James with Beth Moore and am thoroughly enjoying it.  She always makes me laugh!  I love that her daughter Melissa is adding something a little extra to this study, so I get to dig even deeper.  Our class at church yesterday actually reference one of the scriptures from James I have highlighted, James 1: 5-6.  It has really helped me keep my focus during my job hunt.  I really feel like the Lord led me to this study right when I needed it.  Don't we serve an awesome God!

Starting this week, I'm setting diet goals for myself.  These are food changes I'd like to make in order to make this a FULL body restoration.  It's going to be a long, grueling process as it will require much more support from outsiders.  SO, if you're with me, help me keep these goals in order to develop healthier eating "habits"!!!

1.  No more snacks after 8pm.  Very rarely do we eat dinner this late, but sometimes there's just no avoiding it.  That's not what I'm talking about here...I'm talking my late night Peanut Butter Oreos or Sour Patch Kids or Ice Cream.  NO MORE!!!

2.  Bye-bye pop.  This one is going to be BRUTAL!  Dr Pepper and I are BFFs, especially with my migraines lately (at least that's my excuse)!  We typically don't buy pop to have at home because we know it would cost us a fortune as quickly as we'd drink it, so that shouldn't be too much of an issue.  However, every time we go out to eat, I order a pop.

Week 5 - Muscle must REALLY weigh more than fat...A LOT MORE!

Holy Toledo, batman! 7 pounds in a week - REALLY!?!  This is not a good 7 pounds people!  According to the scale, I have gained 7 pounds in the last week!  I'm not quite sure how or where, but that's what it says.  I've changed my routine again...I don't know what it is about Jillian Michaels, but doing the same thing over and over really gets to me.  Maybe that's why I gained this week.  I thought the workout I created was good and I'm still running 3 times a week (and at further distances), so I'm not quite sure what's going on.  Even with spending the holiday weekend away with friends, we didn't overindulge in food and walked a TON...I even ran to Kentucky and back! ;-)  Oh well, whatever.  It's a new week and I'm persistent so I'll keep at it and we'll see what happens.

Beth Moore and I are still digging deep into James and I'm loving it!  I did slack a little over the holiday weekend and I'm disappointed about that, but right back on track today.

Please continue to pray that I can find a job that works with our family's schedule.  I'm trying to be patient, but if you know me, you know I'm not good at that...AT ALL!!!  I dropped a few more resumes today and hopefully one will turn into something.  Tootles...until next week!