Thankfulness

You know how sometimes throughout the day you could be "writing" a post in your head, and be thinking "Oh, I need to write this or that or this in a post". It's funny, now that I've been back to blogging, whenever I sit down to post (quite a few times now, probably 8), to type it all out, my mind draws a big ol' blank!

So I am thankful for this weeks Gag challenge, to post about being Thankful! When there is nothing else to say, there is always something to be thankful for!

Today I am thankful for so much! Here's a short list:

• My 2 year old is potty trained! She's been in "knickers" (hehehe I LOVE that word, and I love the fact that it is the normal word for undies where I live) for two weeks, and no accidents for probably 7-8 days! She was so much easier than my son (took two years of horrendous messes that I won't go into detail about) and my middle daughter was 4 1/2 (only a year ago) when she was finally in knickers (hehehe). YAY! No more "Nappies" (Now, that is a word I could do without... it just means diapers). 
• RAIN! My garden is looking awesome because of the rain, but it is still warm weather, and periods of no rain most of the time. It's a perfect season.
• I don't have to cook dinner tonight. We're catching up with some friends across the river for a bbq. No dishes either, YAY!
• My new "Message" bible. It. Is. Awesome! 
• The chance to not only share an overview version of my life story, with emphasis on points that God has touched my life along the way, but that in sharing this story, one gal came up after to thank me for sharing and that she was so inspired by it! That is a blessing. It encourages me that I am going down the right path. 
• My dear husband who bought me a small yet gorgeous pair of diamond earrings last week, that I absolutely adore. The thought was better than the gift. I am so lucky. What a man!
• My new-found energy and motivation. I'm on day 3 of back in the groove of increased exercise and activity. Watch out world, here I come! 

PHEW! Didn't know I had that much in me... thought I would post 2-3 things... I could have kept going but I only have 35 min until I pick up Lanaya from school, but I want to get a DVD in... can't finish one, but 25 min worth is good enough! Better than 0 minutes!

Getting back on track

Weigh-in day. I'm using my second (and final) free pass. Urrggh!

I've noticed a trend now. Each time I fall away, and realize that I need to get back on track, it always takes a day for me to get back on track! Portion sizes last night were out of control even knowing I needed to make healthier choices, I couldn't help myself! But the bloated/sick/fat feeling I had all night and this morning makes me want to work even harder to change these habits now.

I've decided instead of jumping right back into running/lifting weights, I'll go basic. Baby steps. I'll do 30-45 min DVD's during Gracie's nap time (actually, just whenever I have time) each day that I can. I'll try not to miss a day. On top of that, I'll be making time in my schedule to walk to the shops instead of driving, and biking to school too. Just seize every opportunity for being active.  I'll get outside as much as I can... that is, if it will ever stop raining (it's going on 4-5 days now!)

I also found my food journal, so that is starting up again too. I'm re-posting my activity calendar on the side-bar, to keep me accountable. I hope to fill it starting today!

Thanks for the encouragement!!!

Blogging = Motivation... No Blogging = backslidding :(

Okay, I know I was supposed to take TWO weeks off, but - 1. I can't help it, I miss you guys! 2. I've backslidden. I didn't realise how much blogging helps me stay motivated!

I also didn't know (cuz I've been away) that I was second biggest loser of the week for %!!! That is incredible, and wish I would have known. Maybe I may not have gotten so off plan this week if I would have known... or maybe I would have, I guess I'll never know. All I know is how embarrassed I was this morning when I stepped on the scale. I'm struggling with whether or not I should share the number with you, but I feel I should.
6 days ago: 142.0
Today: 147.0

I just laughed at the scale for a minute, in disbelief, in denial. Then I thought about it. I thought about my habits and behaviour this week.

How the heck did I gain 5 lbs in 6 days?!!?! I could blame it on water weight, too much salt, PMS, whatever, but the fact of the matter is this:
I have been lazy (could blame it on the rain, but that shouldn't stop me!)
I have used no restraint when it comes to food
That includes cookies, chocolate & desserts.. yes DessertS - multiple times.

The fact of the matter is that blogging helps me avoid these things. I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when I am able to share on this blog a weight loss or a NSV. Blogging is such an invaluable tool in my weight loss! Why give up a good thing? I just need to keep it balanced, use moderation - as with all good things!

What am I going to do about it?
Get moving (my body that is)
Eat light
Clear out "bad" foods from the cupboards
Drink lots of water
Get determined

*Sigh*

I'll be using my free-pass tomorrow. Second one. Then I'll have to work my a$$ off to break even with last week! Wish me luck!

It is SO HOT!

I know, I know... it's been a week since I've blogged, and that's all I have to say!

It's hot. And muggy, and I wanna take a nap.

Other than that, doing well. Lot's to do, talk more later :)