Inspiration

Here's a little thing that inspires me to keep going, start fresh, get motivated, get moving...whatever you want to call it.

Shabby Apple dresses. Love these, and hope to own one, one of these days - and look OH-SO-SHABBY FAB in it! Specifically the Navy and Black dress...among many others they have. Love them! I want to fit in one of them without getting them in a "Plus Size".

yes, I'm still here.

But man, do I ever feel un-motivated. I don't know what my deal is. Someone once told me that I have an addictive personality. I can totally see it.  I'll go "gung-ho" on something for a few months, and then get bored with it, and then stop. Then I'll get "gung-ho" about something else...get bored...and stop. I do this ALL THE TIME, and I don't know why I just can't keep going.

It's crazy seeing Ryan continue losing weight and me staying the same weight I was. Thank goodness I haven't gained back what I've lost, but I haven't lost any more. He's now down about 45 lbs, and he's under the "200's". Wow - he's amazing!

So, here I sit at my desk at work knowing I need to make yet another change. My goal this week is to use my Leisure time wisely. This was actually a lesson I gave in my YW class yesterday at Church. We talked about ways we can use our time to better ourselves. There was a phrase in the lesson that really hit me hard. It was something to the fact of, "the way we spend our leisure time determines what kind of a life we lead". I've been lazy. Really lazy. I always hated that word. Probably because I knew it described me.

Anyway, so this week the goal I gave myself and for my girls is to really focus on spending our time wisely and treasure those things we can and should be doing instead of being on facebook all the time, or constantly watching TV. Move around more, work on a project, develop our talents, exercise, etc.

Another thing I'm going to try and accomplish this week is to start the day with a Green Smoothie. Had one this morning and it was yummy! I've missed making these.

Here's to another week!

Bad habits

I let myself get out of the habit of  making my lunches and taking them to work everyday. And because I haven't been doing this, when lunch time rolls around I'm searching for anything to curb my hunger pangs.

Those "anythings" aren't always the best choices. Especially when people are having potlucks around here, and the theme is definitely not a healthy one.

It's time to get back into the good habits again, once and for all. I have to do it.

Shan

Results for XanGo's "The Biggest Loser"

I thought I was going to win, but alas I didn't. I wish I could've counted my extra 10lbs that I had lost prior to the competition, but no. However, I'm not totally sad about it...because I won this!

It's a Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS+ heart monitor. Basically runners LOVE this little gadget. I myself am quite happy with it, although I have yet to take it out of the box (it's only been 1 day - it's ok) but I am excited to try it out. It kind of reminds me of the 'Body bug' because you can hook it up to your computer afterwards and it'll plug in all of the data for your work out. Pretty sweet!

The price of these go for up to $250. Wow! I was debating whether or not I should sell it, but I know that if I get the money I'll just spend it on things that are of no value, and it'll be gone in a flash.

I think I'll stick with my new little toy. Thank you XanGo!

XanGo's "The Biggest Loser"

At my work, our FitX group has been doing a competition like the Biggest Loser. It started in January and ended today. When I first weighed myself for this competition I had already lost 10 lbs. Too bad I couldn't count it for this.

Anyway, this morning I did had my final weigh in. I lost 18 lbs. Which means that overall in my Journey to Healthy living I've lost 28lbs. Yay! I realize this really isn't that much compared to how much more I need to lose, but it's kind of cool to think that I've lost 8.86% of my body weight thus far.

Now, we'll see how I compare with the rest of my co-workers in this challenge. I could sure use that $100. :)

Yummy snack...

...perfect for summertime, or anytime really.  In fact, I just made myself a bowl of it.

And I may have another.


-Peel and slice large cucumber, place in a medium size bowl.
-juice from 2 limes (not the faux lime juice at the store)
-a little more then a pinch of course salt.

Mix together and eat. YUMMY!

Still here...

Oh dear, it really has been almost a month since I've updated this blog. Sad!

Things continue to go well. Although, I was sick for a good majority of the part of February with that nasty cold/flu/cough thing going around. It was aweful! It started the beginning of February, and after a few different types of antibiotics to get rid of the dang thing I think I'm just about completely better.

With that said I didn't exercise hardly at all during February. I started getting back into it just this week. I hope to continue to work on that part and get my muscle strength back, and even stronger.

So, here I go pressing forward on my Journey to Healthy Living.

Shan