Monday, October 13, 2008

I'm In Need....

Well, as my friend Sarah over at All Pain~No Gain asked her readers the other day, I think I will ask the same!... I'm in need of some encouragement!!!!!!!... The past couple of weeks have been crazy for me and my family! With hubby being gone for 10 days, I knew that would throw my workouts off--not being able to go to the Y, etc. But I didn't know it would cut them out almost completely! I was SO tired, and I kept myself SO busy and distracted while he was gone that I barely got in any workouts last week! He arrived home late Sat. night, and started getting sick the next morning! He has the full blown flu now!! So, today has been crazier than normal, and tomorrow I will not be going to the Y. But tomorrow I am determined to get in a workout at home--no excuses!! But some encouragement would be nice!:)

In my weigh ins (which I am reluctant to share, for what reason I can't quite put my finger on) I have stayed the same. It has made me happy that my body is working while my mind has been absent!! Plus, I had a birthday which meant some extra sweets--cake, etc. And also, I got a Starbucks gift card--lots of calories in those awesome little drinks they serve there!!! So, my body has kept up with all of that without putting any extra weight on!... I did make myself a short term goal. I would like to lose between 10-15 lbs by the end of the year! I would be nearly to my goal weight at that point! I do think this is possible, if I will buckle down and stay focused!!! So, one short term goal I made myself was this--I do not get a Starbucks coffee until I lose 5 more pounds! I'm hoping to do that in a few weeks!... I'll keep you posted on how that goes.... The short term goals really seem to help me out! So, I'll definitely be announcing when I go get me a Starbucks drink again!

Thanks in advance for the encouragement!! Love to all my readers... (the two of you that read this!:)

4 comments:

Sarah said...

I can't even imagine what you have been through the past two weeks. I just told J (your brother in law) how much you amaze me. I hope you know that I think you're incredible in everything you do. I know how hard it can be when you feel depleted of everything, but you have to push through. You can do it - I know you can. You know I'm here if you need me!! You're AMAZING!

Meghan said...

Keep going! You're doing great! I agree with Sarah - you're AMAZING!! I know you can do this!

Sara said...

thanks, girls!... your words of encouragement will push me out the door later for an evening run, i believe!!:) today has been a long, rough day in the wood household, for some reason!... but once all quiets down tonight, i think i'll be getting a workout in!!... i think the two of YOU are amazing as well!!! isn't it SO cool to have such amazing friends and sisters in Christ?!!!...:) thanks again!!!

sundance kid said...

just wanted to let you know that your old dad keeps up with your blog and i knew way before sarah and meghan that you were amazing. you're doing great, keep working and you will reach your goal. i'm so proud of you and love you more then you can know, dad.