Still fighting hard!

I'm nearly done with my Beth Moore study and have loved how directly God has spoken to me through it! I'm on the lookout for my next study, so any suggestions are appreciated!

I'm working out hard 6 days a week with my Supreme 90 Day workout. I love how challenging it is and how I feel afterwards.  I've set my alarm earlier in order to accommodate for the longer workout time.  However, with longer strength training and longer hours at work, something had to give SO I'm postponing my running until January.  I'm hoping there's enough cardio in S90D that it isn't too much of a struggle to pick back up with running, since my goal is a mini marathon next summer!

I haven't weighed myself lately because my scale lies! Just kidding! It hasn't been a good factor in whether or not I'm healthier, though, so I don't find it beneficial to torture myself.  I know my clothes are fitting better and I feel better overall, so that's all that matters to me.

I'm still working on switching over to a diet of less processed foods, but this will be a LONG process. Since I am the cook in our house, I will slowly work it in for the whole family. That requires a lot of trial & error, along with some sneaky skills to trick them! ;-)

I read in a health magazine, the other day, that a cup of coffee each morning may actually be helpful with a diet because it can curb the appetite. I'm testing that theory. ;-) Any thoughts on that?

Week 10 - Bah bye Jillian!!

This is an exciting week for my fitness journey as I finish up the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred!!!  I will be moving on to a more challenging series call Supreme 90 Day next week.  My running has also hit the 1 hour mark.  Luckily I'm on fall break this week, so I have time to do that outside.  I'm hoping next week won't be too busy to do that again.

I've still been struggling with making time for my Beth Moore study, but am doing better.  I am now setting my alarm earlier in order to get up and get it done before working out and sending kids off to school.  I'm hoping this new plan works!

I'm still extremely frustrated with my numbers but will just keep on keepin on and hope something changes soon.  I did well with more water this week and am really keeping an eye on those processed foods.  That will continue to be something I have to work on with our busy, busy schedules.

I truly feel the Lord is doing amazing things and when I went to the dr this week for a routine physical and they asked about surgeries, I actually forgot about the ones that started this whole blog! :-) He is definitely healing my mind and I want to keep it that way!  SO, please continue to pray that I can prove the thoughts & frustrations wrong and continue to battle on!!!

Week 9 - New Job = Slip Ups

Well, I started my new job this last week.  I also had quite a few slip ups in regards to bible study and fitness.  With the hubby leaving for work so early, I cannot run outside in the mornings.  So, I planned to run in the afternoons.  The problem is that I was so exhausted after each work day, so it just didn't happen as I'd hoped.  I did the Shred every morning except for Friday & Saturday and managed to get 2 runs in.  Unfortunately, I also enjoyed a ton of processed foods and sweets.  I also did not get my study in.  The videos are a bit long to watch on our hectic mornings, so I have to be sure and do that on Saturdays.  Then, I'll have plenty of time to do the rest of the study each day.  SO, I slipped up, but still made progress with my weight and measurement AND I made sure to start this week off right with bible study, the shred, and a good 5 mile run!  Here's to new beginnings with faith, fitness, and A JOB!  Thanks for your continued prayers!!!