January 2009 Update

Well I haven't stuck with anything for the past two years. I am close to my heaviest weight ever and need to get focused. For this year one of my goals is spiritual and physical well being. I have been fairly consistent on the Quiet time - not perfect, but almost everyday. I have started walking 1 mile a day on the treadmill. My goal is to walk 6 days a week. I have walked 10 days this month and also done some strength training exercises each of those days. I need to work on consistency in this area - walk even when I don't feel like it or can't get to it first thing in the morning. On the health front I wanted to start drinking more water each day and I haven't been doing well at that at all. I have been eating healthy breakfasts to start off my day and that is a positive thing. Tomorrow is a new day. This week I want to drink at least 48 oz of water a day, continue to eat a healthy breakfast each day and not eat anything within 2 hours of bedtime. I will try to post each day with an update of how I am doing.

Struggling

After having such an awesome first week on weight watchers - I tumbled greatly and actually gained a few pounds back. I even ate well during a weekend of gatherings only to fall off the wagon and binge afterwards. Well, here we go again and I am going to try to remain firm . . and diligent . . . things that are definately a challenge for me.

May Walking Challenge Update

I didn't make my goal - but I did get very close.

May Walking Challenge

I have walked 13.5 miles -- 90% of my goal of 15 miles!!

Its a START!!!!

I have been using weight watchers online for a week now and I have lost five pounds! I am so happy to finally have made some progress. I know I won't loose five pounds every week, but it still gives me hope that I will start seeing smaller numbers on that scale! It is nice to have my clothes fit and not squeeze me anymore. The next size is awaiting me in my closet, although it will be a few more pounds before they fit.

Keeping Track - Todays Water

I have had 87.5% of my goal of 8 cups water today!!

What's New

I haven't been posting very often as of late - life has been happening around here and blog time has not been as often as in the past. Over the past couple of months I have incorporated exercise and drinking more water into my daily routine. I have been trying to eat better but have not had much success in the weight loss department. After much thought, I decided to join weight watchers online and give it a try. I started last Friday and have been doing pretty well. It is helping me to stay accountable and to recognize what types of food I have been eating. I have already seen a weight loss (although, I haven't reached my first weigh in date yet). This week has been very encouraging. The weather has been a bit showery this week and so walking outside hasn't been an option for me, fair weather walker that I am, so I tried one of Leslie Sansone's walk and firm videos. I really liked the routine. Unfortunately, the video came from the library and there is something wrong with it, making it very hard to watch. I will need to find another option. I also tried some pilates mat exercises today and really worked some muscles. I am so out of shape, but pressing on toward the goal.

My Week

I am feeling pretty good overall. I have been walking consistently and drinking water, not yet at my 8 glasses a day consistently but close. I am changing little habits, such as snacking in the evening. The new rule is that I can have a snack, but it has to be healthy - goodbye chips and salsa. I have learned that I am not good at counting calories - but I can figure out approximately what a breakfast should contain and keep it to some healthy choices. I am trying to find what "works" not what doesn't work. This needs to be a lifestyle change. I am enjoying my walks, getting some fresh air, seeing God's great creation and yes, a little time away from the house and the children. I use this time to listen to tapes or cds. I have taken in lectures on Excellence in Christianity and also listened to worship music. In so doing, I am working on my spiritual well-being at the same time as my physical. My biggest struggle right now is being patient - I want to see dramatic change - I know the change will come but I want it NOW.

Life is a journey

I didn't quite reach my goal for April - but hey, I did walk 5 of my 6 mile goal and that in itself was an achievement. I haven't exercised in such a long time - this took a real effort and I am so glad that I did it. I will work to reach my goal for May.