Fit4Life Friday....Week 10

I hope this Friday finds you feeling fit and fabulous! I have done pretty well with my walking this week. 5 out of 7 days. Not too shabby! My eating habits haven't been too terrible either, with the exception of yesterday when I had pizza for lunch ( I did eat a salad too!) and then Mexican for dinner....Let me just say, I enjoyed that burrito to the very tips of my toes! Plus, it was karaoke night at the mexican restaurant and there is just nothing like a bunch of rednecks singing their heart out in an itty bitty restaurant. It's hilarious to say the least. If you live around here and have never experienced this,....you simply must go next Thursday! Call me, I'll happily go with you! My poor husband gets embarrassed beyond belief when the fake Elvis in the VERY real spandex comes on the scene!

My goals for this coming week are:

Continue with the walking and strength training. I have no control over what my belly will become at this point, but at least I can shoot for svelte arms and legs, right?? (At least I'll keep telling myself that!)

Keep a check on the diet! My only cravings so far are tomatoes and pineapples (fresh ones, not canned) which are actually a workout in themselves to just get to the edible parts!

I hope everyone has had a terrific week and can't wait to see how you did on your goals!!

Don't forget to visit each other and offer your encouragement!

Have a wonderful weekend! It's Mule Day on Monday here in our little town! Thousands pour into our little one horse,...I mean, one mule town for the Labor Day event! Don't worry! I'll definitely have pictures next week!!

Thankful Thursday.....

This week, as always, I have much to be thankful for!

I am thankful for my healthy family. I am also thankful for this new addition to our family. Any woman who has ever been pregnant knows you love that baby as soon as you know it's there.

I am thankful for the prayers going up for us. My niece Rachel, who was one of the first people I told I was pregnant,(because I knew she would be one of the most excited!) has requested prayer for us in children's church several times now. When I told Rachel, she said," Don't you have two baby boys in heaven already?" I told her that I didn't know whether or not they were boys, but I'd always kinda felt like they were. And she said. "I hope this baby doesn't die too"...From her mouth to God's ears! I am thankful for Rachel and her prayers, and all of my other nieces (2) and nephews (8).

I am thankful for my sister, Crystal, who came and stayed with Carter while I went to the dr yesterday. I did a bit of shopping as well and enjoyed myself immensely! The ladies at the doctors office also enjoyed not having to clean up after Rambo after we left!

I am thankful that Carter tolerates riding in a stroller long enough for me to get in a decent walk. I am also thankful for the city employees who are constantly in the park using some sort of large equipment,( ex. tractors, lawn mowers, back hoes) It keeps his attention for the extra mile! Whoever invented the term "sanity break" knew what they were talking about!

I am thankful for the new Casting Crowns cd. It is wonderful! My favorite so far is "The Altar & The Door" which happens to be the title of the CD. The message is so true! How often are our good intentions lost somewhere between the altar and the door? Plus! It has a really contagious beat. If I turn it up reeeally loud, I totally sound like part of the band! I can't wait to see them live on Oct 27......I also can't wait to see TobyMac on Oct 5.....My birthday is in October,....I'll be celebrating all month as you can see!

I am thankful that my friend Jenny has committed to meeting me in the park to walk at 7:30 this morning. Now, if she doesn't come, and isn't sick, or her kids aren't sick. She'll have to feel guilty! :))

If you would like to read more Thankful Thursday, please visit Iris at Sting My Heart!

A Load of Loot!

So, just in case there is anyone still checking my blog (seeing how I have basically abandoned it this week!) I thought I'd share with you a couple of things I scored today. First, and foremost the new Casting Crowns CD. I tried to download it (legally, via purchase), but had serious difficulties, so in my need to have it NOW I was forced to purchase it in a brick & mortar store! The cool thing is that I actually purchased it at Lanhams instead of Lifeway (where I usually go) and I got a free T-shirt with my purchase! Yay!

Another thing I found while there at Lanhams was a series of DVDs called Praise Baby. It's like Baby Einstein only the music doesn't make you want to cut your own head off after 2 minutes of listening. (Ex. Lord I Lift your name on high, Shout to the Lord, etc!) ALSO! You can choose whether you want sweet children's voices, or for when you need a bit more adult listening pleasure, you can select a soothing female voice for the songs. Brilliant, I say, absolutely Brilliant!!


Also, the reason I happened to be near any shopping center today was that I had to go to the doctor. He said that everything looks good so far, but we didn't get to see a heartbeat as I was hoping we would. You could definitely see changes in the ultrasound, but the Dr thinks I am probably not as far along as we first thought. That is very possible, since I haven't been keeping up with those type things! It actually makes a bit more sense, the date of conception, according to my previous due date, would have required immaculate conception,....if you know what I mean!

So! I am cautiously optimistic that when I go back next week we will know more about how far along I actually am and everything will be fine. Nevermind that I am a nervous wreck in the meantime, with a blood pressure to prove it....something over 98. (mine is usually 110/60ish) Dr. H always just shakes his head at this number. I'll be better when I can feel it move, until then.....I don't talk, eat, or do much else besides pray on the day of my visits, until I get the all clear!

I hope everyone is having a great week! I am basically napping with my child whenever possible, and trying to keep my food down. I'll do my best to pick up my visits in blogville this week!

It's So Hot......

The birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground.

The trees are whistling for the dogs.

The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance.

Hot water now comes out of both taps.

You can make sun tea instantly.

You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good branding iron.

The temperature drops below 95 F (35 C) and you feel a little chilly.

You discover that in August it only takes 2 fingers to steer your
car.

You discover that you can get sunburned through your car window.

You actually burn your hand opening the car door.

You break into a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30 a.m.

Your biggest bicycle wreck fear is, "What if I get knocked out
and end up lying on the pavement and cook to death?"

You realize that asphalt has a liquid state.

The potatoes cook underground, so all you have to do is pull one
out and add butter ????????

The cows are giving evaporated milk.

Farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from
laying boiled eggs.

*STAY COOL!*

Fit4Life Friday....Week 9

Happy Friday everyone! And can I just say, that around here, it really IS a happy Friday, because the high school football season gets started off tonight with a pre season Jamboree! The "official" season begins next Friday night, but tonight will be a great preview of several area teams! Our nephew, Brett, who is in the 11th grade, starts at wide receiver. I actually had one of my first "hormonal" moments yesterday when Brett drove up my driveway.....by himself! It's the first time I've actually seen him in a car,....alone! It was a big moment for me (I think he thought I was nuts, you know, with the tears and all!), and you better believe he got the "be careful, wear your seatbelt" speech before he left! He has also gotten that particular speech in his Birthday card, and basically every time I've seen him over the past year. So I'm sure he's over it by now,.....too bad! Are you still there? Waiting for the Fit4Life part to start already? Sorry, I kind of went off in Left field or should I say the "football" field, there for a minute!

Ahem,....okay, Fit4Life Friday! This week I have walked every day except Monday, which is a feat considering we have broken some sort of heat record pretty much everyday! I had to stop alot, and one morning I basically started walking at daylight (to avoid the heat) but I got it done! I have been trying to be really careful with my diet. Lots of fruit and fresh veggies! Which isn't hard, since meat kind of grosses me out at the moment. And I think I've drank enough water to sink the Titanic, since now I feel guilty when I drink caffeine or aspartame (which is in EVERYTHING, even my beloved Crystal Light!) Grrr!

The morning sickness is in full swing these days, Sunday night and Monday were the worst so far, then basically just when I get too hot, and for some reason about 3 AM this morning. I'm not complaining, my doctor has told me before that sick is a good sign, so I'm rejoicing with each bout of it! It's not bad, no vomiting, just nausea and dizziness so far. Anyway, I say all of that to say this,...I actually lost a little weight this week. 3 pounds.

My goals for next week are:

Continue with healthy diet and exercise.

Continue my quiet time with God.

Last Sunday our preacher really had a message that was for me. Instead of asking for something every time we pray, how often do we just say "God you are awesome, you are sovereign, fill me with your holy spirit" and just worship Him in prayer? For me, not so often lately. I have spent much more time worshiping God through my prayer and have felt incredibly blessed by that this week!

I hope everyone has had a great week! I can't wait to stop by and read your progress!

Please remember to visit each other and offer encouragement and tips that work for you (THIS IS SOOOO IMPORTANT!!)...and of course, don't forget to sign the linky and leave a comment! Have a wonderful, healthy week!

...for all of you who haven't been participating....it's never too late to start! Why not post some goals and join us next week? We can always better ourselves in some way,....why not do it with some girlfriends who can cheer you on along the way??

Wordless Wednesday...

I wish the Revlon Colorstay stayed on me like it did on Carter. I finally got it all of after about 36 hours!

Tag! You're It!

My good buddy, Laurel Wreath tagged me to list "10 things that have happened to me" about a week ago, and I have seriously been trying to figure out 10 things since then! To my surprise and dismay, I am apparently rather boring! I know, right!! And, well, let me first say that Laurel is one of THE coolest bloggers EVER so I am honored to list my 10 things,....( Laurel may be getting more than she bargained for though!!.lol)

So. here goes!

1. I am not afraid to color my hair. I have been blond, red, brown, and pretty much everything in between. I have often colored it myself, but this particular time I went to a "professional" (I use the term VERY lightly) to get my brown roots dyed blond, and ended up with hair so white, I promise you it was TRANSPARENT! I. AM. NOT. KIDDING! You could see through my hair. I don't remember how old I was exactly, but I was young enough that I knew if my Dad saw it, I was dead meat! I stopped at the drug store on the way home and bought the darkest brown color I could find and dyed it again before he got home......FYI...the "pro" stylist now works at Kmart.

2. When I was in high school, I skipped on occasion. Well, actually, me & my sister did. We didn't do anything exciting, we usually just went home. ( I was a teachers aid to the worst teacher ever!) Once my dad came home early from work (like, during school hours) and I almost died when I saw him coming down the driveway! I made my younger sister get in the tub and told my dad she had cramps so I had to bring her home. Well, it worked since no male on the planet wants to discuss "cramps"


3. I have a permanent scar on my leg from where my sister and I (yes, same sister!) decided when we were 8 or 9 that we would swipe one of my Grandpa's cigarette's and smoke it. So we sneaked out to my Grandma's car and used the cigarette lighter in her car. Only, being my suave 9 year old self, I dropped the hot lighter on my leg....OUCH! To make matters worse, I couldn't tell anyone what happened or we'd be busted. I had no desire to smoke again after that.

4. I broke both my arms in the 11th grade. Not at the same time, mind you. The first one I broke during Ag class. We were being forced to build a birdhouse and the clamp came off the wood as I drilled the hole in the front and it swung around and hit my wrist. The second arm was a few months later. I tripped out the door of my boyfriend's (now my husband) house and broke the other one. Fun! You can imagine what a cute accessory a cast makes for 3 months out of a school year!



5. One year on the 4th of July we went to a local celebration. It's in a nearby town on the river and some come in boats to watch, but that year we had driven and as we walked back to our car a rocket came from out of the crowd and went directly up my shorts. I thought my leg had been blown off! I think if my dad had found out who shot it, he'd have seriously injured them. I can honestly say I think that is the maddest I've ever seen him!



6. When I was in the 9th grade I received the "Presidential Award for Physical Fitness" during awards day(which is hilarious in itself now!). I tripped out of the bleachers while going up to get my award. I'm glad that President Bush (the first one) wasn't present! He might have had to rethink the award!

7. I was saved during revival when I was 10 years old. Later, I was baptized in our pond.(there were no indoor baptistry's (sp?) around here then!) Anyway, we had these 3 Canadian geese on our pond who assaulted the minister during the baptism. I'm sure it's one he won't ever forget! He'll probably be glad to know that one of the geese was eventually baled up in a hay baler, and I can't quite remember what happened to the other 2.

8. I married my high school sweetheart when I was 21. We started dating just before I turned 17. 9 and a half years after we were married, we had our first child!

9. I have never had a speeding ticket! (Not that I haven't needed one on about a million occasions!).....I will probably get one on the way to church today

10. On Tuesday of this past week, I discovered I was pregnant! The funny part? I didn't really think I was when I took the test, I thought I had a virus or something and only took a test before I went and doped myself up to feel better. I took the test & laid it on the sink. Then Carter came in with a book he wanted to read. We read the book, animal sounds and all, and then I thought, oh yeah....that test! When I saw the "pregnant" I almost dropped Carter right in the floor! Evidently I lost myself for a minute, because when I came to, Carter was sopping a swiffer duster from the trash in and out of the toilet(thankfully, a clean toilet!) and had about a gallon of water on the floor! I'm pretty sure I have baby brain still,...now add pregnant brain to that and ohhhh what a ride!!


Thank you so much for the tag, Laurel! This was a fun tag to do, so I'm gonna pass it on! I'm tagging Shelly, Mandy, & Julie!

Fit4Life Friday......Week 8

Well, needless to say my life took an interesting and exciting turn this week! A very unexpected turn! For those of you who haven't read my Shock & Awe post, we discovered this week that I am pregnant! So, as you can imagine my Fit4Life focus has shifted a bit. Rather than trying to loose weight, in the beginning of my pregnancy, I will be trying to just maintain. Then as I move into my second and third trimesters(hopefully! By the grace of God!) I will try to gain only a moderate amount of weight and not the 58 pounds I gained during my last pregnancy! I also want to keep up my exercise and remain active throughout, and hopefully that will make for an easy recovery period.

My main focus will need to be healthy eating habits. Lots of fruits and veggies, and just an overall well-balanced diet.

I will also be really focusing on my quiet time. I so need to spend as much time with God as possible. When I first discovered that I was pregnant, a very familiar fear took hold of me again. I have had two miscarriages in the early months and weeks of pregnancy, and I when I was pregnant with Carter, I basically lived visit to visit. I would not let myself be excited because I was so afraid of what I just knew would happen. It didn't. He was perfect. But that fear is very real and very much present again. I know that God is in control, and that He knows the future. But I also know how hard it is to deal with that loss. And I am afraid.

As for my doctor visit yesterday. I got a good report. He did a sonogram, but since it is so early 5-6 weeks, there wasn't much to see. He said what he can see looks good so far, but that he will feel much better when he can see and hear a heartbeat. (Me too!) Hopefully in a couple of weeks! He started me on progesterone shots, which I took with Carter, and will be doing some bloodwork, (I should have those results this afternoon) and told me to come back in two weeks.

Please pray.

I hope everyone has had a great week this week! I can't wait to see how you did and read about your progress!

Please remember to visit each other and offer encouragement and tips that work for you...and of course, don't forget to sign the linky and leave a comment! Have a wonderful, healthy week!

...for all of you who haven't been participating....it's never too late to start! Why not post some goals and join us next week? We can always better ourselves in some way,....why not do it with some girlfriends who can cheer you on along the way??

Shock & Awe...

Surprise(to put it mildly!)!!! 3 tests confirm we are expecting! I wasn't going to let the cat out of the bag quite yet, but I have decided with my past difficulties, we need every possible prayer going up for us! My first Doctor's visit is tomorrow, and I am nervous to say the least! My doctor does an ultrasound at every visit so I am really anxious for the results! Your prayers would be greatly appreciated!

"And that's the REST of the story!"

A friend sent me this email, and I wanted to share it with you....

Paul Harvey and Prayer


Paul Harvey says:

I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for
singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don't agree with Darwin , but I
didn t go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his
Theory of Evolution

Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because
someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game.

So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the
entire book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and
asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going
home from the game.

But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue.

Yes, and this is the United States of America , a country founded on
Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian
churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you
expect -- somebody chanting Hare Krishna?

If I went to a football game in Jerusalem , I would expect to hear a
Jewish prayer.



If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad , I would expect to hear a Muslim
prayer.


If I went to a ping pong match in China , I would expect to hear someone
pray to Buddha.



And I wouldn't be offended.
It wouldn't bother me one bit.
When in Rome ...

But what about the atheists? Is another argument.

What about them?
Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the
collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too
much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit
the concession stand. Call your lawyer!

Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell
thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a
football game is going to shake the world's foundations.

Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our
courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us
to pray before eating; to pray before we go to sleep.

Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a
handful of people and their lawyers are telling us
to cease praying.

God, help us.
And if that last sentence offends you, well . .. just sue me.

The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we let that one or
two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority don't care
what they want. It is time the majority rules! It's time we tell them, you
don't have to pray; you don't have to say the pledge of allegiance; you
don t have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is
your right, and we will honor your right ... But by golly, you are no
longer going to take our rights away. We are fighting back ...
and we WILL WIN!

God bless us one and all ... especially those who denounce Him , God bless
America, despite all her faults. She is still the greatest nation of all.

God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray
and worship God.


May 2007 be the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as
the foundation of our families and institutions... and our Military come
home from all the wars.

Keep looking up.


If you agree with this, please pass it on. If not , well, too bad...it's my blog! :)
"AND THAT'S THE REST OF THE STORY"

Fit4Life Friday...Week 7

Week 7 has not been nearly as interesting around here as week 6 proved to be, No police were involved in any of my excersise sessions this week! I have actually opted to walk on the treadmill (which I loathe!) or ride my excersise bike indoors most days this week just because of the terrible heat! I feel a bit guilty forcing my toddler to bake in the stroller for an hour while his mom goes for her walk! We are going to give it a try outside this morning though, maybe it won't get too hot!

This week I lost 4.2 pounds for a 7 week total of 29.3 pounds!

WOOOHOOO!!

I have to confess, I did make a run to Wing Stop this last weekend,...and I must say, It was worth every.single.calorie! I actually think I probably worked harder this week just knowing I'd had such a splurge on the weekend!

I'm still eating tons of tomatoes,..I hope they keep coming in for a while yet! I am still walking/biking on most days and strength training 2-3 times per week. We also walk a lot of evenings just for the simple fact that Carter gets pretty fussy around 7ish but it's too early for bed, so we go out in the stroller for a look at the cows and tractors.

In the coming week I want to:

Continue to focus on my quiet time. I can tell such a difference when I spend time with God first thing in the morning.

Keep up with the walks and increase my speed and distance.

I hope everyone has had a great week! I can't wait to read about your progress!!

Please remember to visit each other and offer encouragement and tips that work for you...and of course, don't forget to sign the linky and leave a comment! Have a wonderful, healthy week!

...for all of you who haven't been participating....it's never too late to start! Why not post some goals and join us next week? We can always better ourselves in some way,....why not do it with some girlfriends who can cheer you on along the way??

Too hot to Fish,.....

too hot for golf,.....(thank goodness it's not too cold at home!) It's juuuuust right!

...this is the actual temp that was showing on my rearview mirror this afternoon around 2:00pm. Then, I believe my thermometer must have had a heat stroke, or melt down, or maybe it just went on strike, because a few minutes later (like MAYBE 5), this was the reading it showed:


No wonder Carter needed a drink! (note the reflection).

I'm including this next one just for the cuteness of it. This is what I get to look at in my rearview mirror! I am blessed! From Carter's expression, I'd say that he thinks his Mom has reached a new level of camera crazy, seeing as how she has now taken to snapping his picture in the rearview mirror! (I was sitting still!!) I also need to clean my mirror!

Fourteen Months....

Dear Carter,

A few days ago you turned 14 months old. I can't believe you've been with us for 14 months already, though I can hardly remember my life without you. Just a few days ago you did something so adorable, I don't even remember what it was now, but it was adorable, and I thanked God right then for allowing me to spend every day at home with you. I can't imagine being away from you for 10 or so hours every day.

You have gone from walking to running in what seems like no time at all. You have mastered climbing up on the couch and ottoman then climbing down again, only to repeat the process as many times as you wish. You are also quite the little dancer. Anytime music comes on your little feet move to the music. When you hear "You Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer, you really "get down". Mom has taught you some really cool arm motions for this one, and let me tell you, Daddy is so proud. Anytime we are driving down the road and you and Mommy break out into our dance, I don't even have to look at your Daddy to know he is rolling his eyes. He just doesn't quite get Mommy's taste in music.

You love your tractors more than most anything. It doesn't matter if it's big or small. Green or red. Any tractor will do. As we ride in the car you notice and point out any tractor you might see as we pass by, not to mention any cow, dog or horse. This reminds me of your big cousin Matthew. He used to do the very same thing when he was about your age.

You have also developed your own form of protest. If you hear something you don't like or that's too loud, you just cover your ears. For some reason you have also started covering your ears instead of your eyes when you play peek-a-boo. You love anything that has to do with water. I let you play with the water hose the other day while I worked outside and you had yourself such a good time! You even washed Maw Maw's car for her! You have already kissed at least 3 girls that I know of! You are going to be quite the ladies man I can already tell. I'm going to have to stock up on the hair color,...you know, the kind that really covers up those grays!

You bring such joy and happiness to our lives every single day. I look so forward to watching you learn and grow. Daddy and I love you so much Carter!

Love,

Mommy

Give Dad a big kiss!

Thankful Today...

.....I didn't get to post a Thankful Thursday post this week. My husband's first cousin died suddenly on Tuesday and his funeral was Thursday. To say the circumstances surrounding his death are heartbreaking would be to put it mildly. He was 40 years old. He suffered a heart attack and died at home alone. He was found approximately 12 hours later. His name was Brian. Brian has one daughter, Kelly (approx 19 or 20 yrs old). Kelly is getting married today, Saturday, August 4th. Heartbreaking!


Brian hadn't had an easy life. His mother abandoned him and his 2 brothers at a really early age. The youngest was only an infant. I do not judge her, I have no idea the circumstances surrounding this. I have always wondered, "maybe she hit the breaking point, and rather than harm her children, she left." I don't know. Anyway, their grandmother, and my mother in law basically took care of them while their father worked. Then a few years later, God sent them an angel of a stepmother. I think the world of this woman. To come in to this situation, with a daughter of her own, and raise someone else's 3 boys as your own, plus eventually give birth to another boy as well! Yes, an angel indeed!


The past couple of years Brian had really been struggling with different circumstances in his life. He was really troubled and increasingly depressed. He had several physical ailments as well. Anyway, I say all of that to say this,....I do believe that Brian is resting with God. I believe he is finally at peace. He professed his faith many times, and despite the recent circumstances, I know that a few weeks ago he made peace with God.


Now, during his funeral the minister said something that touched me so deeply. It was as if God sent that message directly to me! The minister said that Brian had asked him once to speak at his funeral. He said that He wanted the minister to tell his Aunt Doris (my mother in law) that he knew she was his prayer warrior. That no matter what, he knew she was always praying for him. And as I sat there and watched her cry, I know that is true!


I know that she is my prayer warrior as well. And my husband, and son's....even my mother's! I know that if no one else thinks to pray for me that day, ....she does. Every single day. I can't tell you the number of times I have stood outside her house and heard her praying....through the walls! Begging and agonizing with God over whatever was going on at that time.


We often joke about the messages she writes in her greeting cards. Every single time she sends one she signs it: "praying for you all" This wouldn't be a joking matter unless maybe she wasn't really happy with you at the time, you know, wondering just exactly what she was praying for!

I am so truly grateful for her. I am grateful for every prayer that she sends up on my behalf, and the behalf of my family. While we don't always see eye to eye, I think I have a lot to learn from her. As I try to raise my child, I want to be the mother that he knows is praying for him. I want to be the praying mother, wife, and daughter, and sister, and aunt, and daughter in law!

I often tell my husband, who is so busy that he doesn't always take the time to visit his parents like he should, that he had better be very nice to his parents, and grandparents. Even if he really doesn't feel like it at the time. Even if it IS their fault that he doesn't feel like it. Because our child is learning from us. He will very likely do as we do in those areas. And we will be on the receiving end. Our son will also be learning where God fits into his life from us. This is such a huge responsibility that prayer and the grace of God will be the only way to succeed!

Please remember Kelly and the rest of the family today as she makes her walk down the isle without her dad by her side.

Fit4Life Friday....Week 6

6 weeks have already passed,.....can you girls even believe that?? Time really does fly when you are workin' your behind off, starving yourself, and uhhh.... having fun!..lol. I am truly glad to be able to type out this post today. You see, while on our walk yesterday morning, Jenny, Lisa, & myself and a bit of a brush with the law! (did anyone notice that I linked myself? I crack me up!...I also, evidently, need sleep!) I'm just amazed that we didn't end up in jail!

Well, it wasn't really that dramatic, but we did aggravate (to put it mildly) THE 2 city workers, 2.5 police officers, and a few ladies at the city hall in our big town!...all with a morning stroll around the park! Let me just give you girls one tiny piece of advice,.....if there is a post drove up in the ground with a chain and a padlock attached that just happens to be stretched across your walking path, you probably should call someone before the three of you hoist the post out of the ground in all your farmgirl glory,..okay?

'Cause really, once they are peeved at you, it doesn't make one bit of a difference whether or not you go home to get a sledgehammer (thank you, Jenny!!) and drive the stupid post back down in the ground!

That little morsel of priceless advice was completely free, but any donations you wish to give will be set aside in the event the 2.5 police officers are waiting at the park this morning to drag us to the city jail! Strollers & all! If nobody hears from us by 9:30, somebody call the preacher (Lisa's husband) to come bail us out!

Okay, back to business!

This week I lost 4.4 pounds for a six week total of 25.1 pounds! WOOHOO!!

I really haven't changed anything this week. I do, however, believe I know the secret! It has been 90+ degrees here the past week and the humidity is at least 1000%. It's too hot to eat!

And!

My grandmother's tomatoes are ripe in her garden, and I have basically lived off of them for a week now! No kidding,..I have eaten so many of them, I have little sores in my mouth,..does that stop me?..nope! My mouth can heal after the fresh tomatoes are gone!

So basically, my tips for this week are as follows:

Walk every day in the 100 degree/1000% humidity. Dehydration aids in weight loss.

Go on the North Alabama Diet. It's like the South Beach diet,...Only, it originates in North Alabama, and you can only eat tomatoes, and well, salt. Because every self respecting southerner knows you have to eat salt on your tomatoes!

My goals for the coming week are to keep walking, even in the smothering heat, (when it's 80+ at 8 am it's not always easy to get motivated!)..and watch my diet!...I am really feeling a visit to Wing Stop coming on! A girl can only deprive herself of hot wings, fries, and ranch dressing for so long!

Seriously girls, keep up the good work! We have hung in there for 6 weeks, which is a real victory in itself! Keep working out, drinking your water, and most of all, having fun! I am so glad you are all on this journey with me. This has been a tough week for our family (will post about that in a day or two), and I am really tired. So this week I probably wouldn't have bothered to post anything about my goals had I not known I was accountable to you guys. Thanks for hangin in there with me! I can't wait to see how you guys did this week!


Please remember to visit each other and offer encouragement and tips that work for you...and of course, don't forget to sign the linky and leave a comment!

Have a wonderful, healthy week!


...for all of you who haven't been participating....it's never too late to start! Why not post some goals and join us next week? We can always better ourselves in some way,....why not do it with some girlfriends who can cheer you on along the way??

Wordless Wednesday...

Thanks to my sister, Crystal, for passing these along to me!