Update

Ok, so here's what's been going on & where I am...
This month J & I bit the bullet & sat down to figure out or finances. T wanted to do Karate & we found a place we LOVED but we were trying to figure out if we could afford it. So, in this process we figured out that we could get a YMCA membership for the whole family AND put T in Karate there for less than we could put him in Karate at this other place. So, we joined the YMCA this month.

AND let me just tell you, I AM ON THE ZUMBA BANDWAGON!!!! I LOVE IT!!! I started doing Zumba 4x/wk!!! I've NEVER worked out that much before & I LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!! And J has started working out a couple of times a week, & it seems to be helping his back/neck/shoulder issues!! (YAY!) And T is old enough to use the Youth room, so he's been working out 2-3x/wk + Karate once/wk. It's been AWESOME!

We also finally bit the bullet & bought Smart Phones. We kept putting it off because we had an awesome Data plan that was no longer available, so if we bought any new phones, we would lose that plan & have to pay more for less...sucked! But, J's phone was on it's last leg, so we had to give in. That being said, we spent $100 on phones & are getting $150 back in rebates!! ROCK ON!!! I REALLY hadn't realized just how much easier it would be for me to "stay on track" with a Smart Phone. I am now addicted to EVERYTHING on it. I found a FREE C25K app. that allows me to play MY music from my phone while it keeps track of the timing & chimes when I need to walk/run. I found a FREE myfitnesspal app. which is what I had been using to track my food & exercise. I also found some FREE WW points/tracking apps. so I could do them again if I found that easier than counting calories. Right now, I think I am going to stick with myfitnesspal because it's what I've gotten used to & when I am consistent, it works! My issue is consistency this past year. I don't seem to "stay on track" for more then a month, & I'm really not sure why that is...I'm gonna have to dig deep on that one I think...

So, I weighed myself this week. 245lbs! I am not happy about this, but with the way I have been eating lately it could be SO much worse!! At least now I have a starting point. I also started C25K training again. BUT, the AWESOME thing is, that because I have been doing Zumba for 45-60min 4x/wk, instead of starting at Week 1, I started at Week 4!!!! AND I RAN AT 3.5!!!!! I've NEVER run that fast before!!! WOOT WOOT!!!

So, now I begin my journey YET AGAIN (GRRR!!) and pray that I am more consistent than I have been this past year.


What I am grateful for...there's alot today, but, I am making up for lost time!!
- YMCA membership
- J's pain dropping with working out
- ZUMBA!!!
- awesome girlfriends who are equally addicted to Zumba & who will also train with me & help keep me going!
- watching my son enjoying working out!!
- Smart Phones to help me stay on track
- the great way I feel after working out
- $ for new workout clothes (it's a whole new ball game when you are working out in public instead of the privacy of your own home!! LOL)

Dear God,
I have alot that I am grateful for! I am AMAZED at what you have suddenly brought into my life! Thank You! I also have alot of people that I would like you to watch over...
NP & her son A- please comfort them & calm them as they go thru some scary, nasty tests. And please help them to deal with whatever those results turn out to be.
AB- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep a special watch on her. She carries so much on her shoulders. Please put a job in her path that will be the PERFECT fit for what she & the family need.
GSEC- we are in precarious place right now. Please help us to know Your will for us & the courage to accept it & act on it.
LK & MK- help them to give You their troubles so that they can relieve their stress some.
JH- She's alone & pregnant & in desperate need of Your strengh. Help her to get thru this pregnancy & deployment.
AN- She has SO much on her plate. Help to stay focused, centered & calm. Give her strength & courage to accomplish her goals & endure the months while Hubby is away.
MW- She's another over acheiver. Help her to fight her fears & anxieties. Help her to realize just how strong & smart she really is.

I don't know why I am struggling with this journey this time when I did so great before. Help me to give myself a break, God. You are alot more forgiving of me than I am. Help me to dig deep & find out what is hindering me & conquer it with Your help. Help me to be of service to You & those around me. Help me to be aware of those instances when I can REALLY make a difference in someone's day, in Your Name.
AMEN

Fri Aug 19th

OK, so I seem to be having trouble getting back in the swing of things. I feel like we've been very busy this week, but I haven't been active. I have been tracking my food & not doing too bad, but I haven't "worked out" & I want to, but I just can't seem to find the time. I think I need to manage my time a little better.

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- lots of time w/my girls this wk- AN, MW, NP, KC
- a WELCOME visit from a VERY dear friend that we haven't seen in 3yrs
- planning fun things w/the kids the next couple of days
- my son being more agreeable (9 is such a fun age, the teenage attitude is beginning)
- staying up late with Hubby ;-)

Dear God,
Please help me to put things in perspective & not be overly sensitive about some recent things. Help me to find a positive spin to those things that I would normally be negative about. Also, help me to release some of this anger I have towards GL so that our mutual situation will work more smoothly...plus I'm pretty sure I should probably take the high road...I'm just having more trouble with that lately. Help me to be the best me, You want me to be. AMEN

Tues Aug 16th

Ok, so here's what's been going on.
I have hit a bit of a road block for various reasons...I didn't have a whole lot of time this past week to work my training in because we were going out of town on Thursday to spend time with Hubby's family & some of our friends. BUT, up to Thursday of last week I was tracking my food!!
While, at my in-laws though, I have a tendancy to not get on the computer...I need to change that. So, that being said, I have not tracked my food since Thursday...& I really haven't watched what I've been eating...it's kinda hard when you don't have control of how things are cooked. I did just try to make the best decisions with what I had in front of me, but breakfast was harder than other meals. I haven't weighed myself, but I'm pretty sure I haven't lost weight...just hoping I haven't gained either.
Also, Friday, JHubby had another round of Steroid Injections for his neck. That usually wreaks havoc on him for a couple of days, & then the hope is that it will give him some long-term relief. He was in pretty bad shape this weekend. And to add insult to injury, I started having neck issues Friday, and am still dealing with it, though its much more manageable right now.
CJ was SO incredibly moody...2yr molars coming in...plus don't think she was too keen in sleeping in her pack-n-play since she's in a twin bed at home. She kept us up almost every night & was even having trouble with her naps...and she was VERY attached to me...
As much as I enjoyed spending the time with the in-laws, it was very stressful because of these factors, and I was very happy to be home yesterday with all of us sleeping in our own beds!
So, all these factors derailed me quite a bit.
BUT, today we are getting back on track. I have caught up on some much needed sleep, tracked my food so far, & I'm hoping, since my neck is feeling a bit better, that I might be able to get a run in today, but if not, then definitely tomorrow. Either way though, I will do 30min of exercise today.
My MIL paid for my registration for The Nun Run, so I am definitely doing that & I want to get moving on it so I can get thru the run in just a few short weeks. So, the next time I run, I am just gonna turn my ipod on, do a 5min warm up walk, & then just start running for as long as I can. Then I will do a 5min cool down walk. (or I might walk for just a min or 2 & then run again.) But, I wanna see what I can do. Then however long I can run, I will compare it to C25K training, & go to that week. I just don't have time to get all 9wks in before the run, so I need to move a little quicker right now. I will see how it goes & blog about it...

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- MUCH needed time with LW
- SUPER fun time with N & TL!!
- Sleeping in my own bed
- CJ & mommmy taking a LONG nap yesterday
- My AWESOME big boy TL who was SUCH a HUGE help to me the last couple days

It's been a while since I blogged so here are a few more...
- My FIL for watching the kids so I could take Hubby to his procedure & get some answers
- My in laws for feeding us since Thursday night
- My Hubby for taking care of me as much as he could while dealing with his own pain
- NL for Coconut Rum & Diet Cokes!!

Dear God,
This past week has been really hard. Please give us all the strength to continue to get through the things that we are dealing with. Please help J & me to keep a positive attitude while we are both in pain. I pray that You provide both of us long-term relief & that You guide us to the paths that will help make that possible & give us the strength to follow those paths. Thank You for the AMAZING people You continue to put in my path that help me along my path. They help me in so many ways, & I know that they are Your angels here on Earth to help us in our daily lives, & they do every day. I pray that You give me opportunities to Pay It Forward, & that You help me to recognize those moments so that I can help do Your will. AMEN

Wednesday Aug 8th

Ok...so things have been kinda crazy lately. This weekend we spent a ton of time just having fun as a family & it was awesome!! But, I didn't want to be on the computer during that time, so I tracked my food, but didn't blog. Then this week has been grocery shopping on Monday & took the kids to DE Natural History Museum & picnic at the park & got stuck in a CRAZY storm!! And today is Library & LAUNDRY, cuz none of us have clothes for us to pack to go out of town tomorrow!!
So, I haven't gotten my C25K training in like I would of liked, but I have been getting 30min of activity in, so at least that's good. AND I LOST 2LBS THIS WEEK!!!!
So, things are going well!!

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- My girls & FB friends that are continuously supporting me
- My ISM meeting yesterday that is keeping me motivated
- losing 2lbs this week
- awesome family time
- not derailing myself

Dear God,
Thank you for the much needed family time we got this weekend & for all the fun we had yesterday!! I pray that you help me find little moments to make sure that TL knows he's doing a good job & is important & loved. Sometimes, I think he feels like he gets lost in the shuffle. I pray that the injections that JL is getting this Friday provide him some relief finally & that You heal him. Thank You for giving me the strength to keep going with this journey even when it seems harder at times than others. Please help me to listen to You about my journey & about where You want me to be. AMEN

Friday Aug 5th

Well, I was craving some Don Pablos...so we went out. BUT we haven't gone out to dinner in at least 2wks, AND I made slightly better choices than normal, but probably could have done better. I think next time I will research what the lower cal options are for the restaurant we are going to. But, I only had a few chips. Then had 2 GRILLED fish tacos, but I ate all my rice & I CAN NOT turn down their Spoonbread! But, what I was REALLY craving was their Sopapillas, but I only had 3 instead of a whole plate...so progress is being made. I did a lot of slow walking & standing yesterday & according to myfitnesspal I was still under my calorie goal even with Don Pablos. Not sure if I buy that or not, but we shall see. I keep forgetting to weigh myself, so I am hoping to remember to do that in the morning...

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- Family dinner & game night
- Going to the park with the kids & girlfriends & my nephew for the 1st time!!!
- Spending time with my sister
- Couple time with Hubby
- Friends that continue to uplift me & support me

Dear God,
Thank You for this day!! Again, I felt like I had a balance...I spent time with my girlfriends & sister, spent time having fun with the kids, stayed active for a good chunk of the day, spent time as a family & spent time as a couple! It was perfect, & it was all because of You. Thank You for helping me realize that balance can be found & I don't have to be so overwhelmed trying to fit everything in. Help me to "Let go, & let God!" Amen

Thursday Aug 4

W1D2= Done!!! WOO HOO!!! I sweated my not so little A@$ off, but I felt great!!! Now, that being said, I think maybe my blood sugar dropped a bit low, cuz I felt REALLY shaky...I thought it was just the jello sensation I sometimes get after a good workout, but my whole body felt shaky even after I cooled down & showered, so I made sure I had a little 100cal snack. Gonna keep an eye on it.
I definitely prefer Suz's podcast for Week 1. I've attached the link for that at the bottom.

I tracked all my food yesterday, & not only was I under calorie goal, but because I ate SO well for breakfst & lunch, I was able to eat a little more for dinner with the fam, & have snacks!!

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- Guilt free eating!!!
- continued momentum for exercising
- an actual catch up conversation with Hubby
- beginning to believe I can REALLY do this again!!
- motivation from not only My Girls, but other friends on FB who I haven't seen since HS!! You all are SO awesome & you keep me going!! I am SO grateful for you!!

Dear God,
Thank you for putting me in a position to listen. I only help that I am helping in some small way. I pray that you help me to be of service/help to those around me that may need it. I thank You for this continued feeling of "I CAN do this!". I know that is coming from You. And, thank you for putting people in my path to help support me & keep me going. I pray that I can pay this all forward, & I pray You help me to do that. AMEN


http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=57826

Wednesday July 3rd

Well, I didn't get a great amount of exercise in today, but I had fun doing what I did!! Stood for 1 1/2hrs playing Rock Band with my Fam!! Tracked my food & came in under calorie goal!!

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- Coming in under calorie goal
- Family time
- getting Back to School stuff 95% done!!
- talking with LK
- several days of being virtually pain free

Dear God,
Thank You for helping me with the pain stuff...it was really putting a damper on my mood! Please help Hubby with his pain...not only his neck/shoulder/back issue but also his new knee issue that has cropped up the last couple of days. Help me to be aware & help him in any way I can. Please also heal my other family & friends that need Your healing right now...physically or emotionally. Please help me to take things for what they are & not read more into it then there is. Help me to not take things so personally & to welcome the help; not take it as if I wasn't doing things well enough. Help me to be openminded to Your plan not my own. Help me to hear & know Your path for me & the strength to follow it. AMEN

Tuesday Aug 2nd

Today has been awesome!!! I did some computer work this morning, then took the kids to lunch at KFC...WHOA What??? KFC?? Yep! I split a 2 boneless breast meal with CJ. And as I was thoroughly enjoying my biscuit & mac n cheese, I said to myself, "Self, I don't know how many calories are in this stuff, but BOY does it taste REALLY good!! You BETTER run later!!" (LOL) Then I took the kids shopping for new dog stuff, & some school supplies. (ICK!) When we got home I got CJ ready for a nap, changed my clothes & got on the treadmill to do W1D1!!! I sweated my a$@ off, but it was SOOOO much fun!!! Then after dinner I met up with my girls & we walked 2+ miles!! (In my shape ups I might add!!) My muscles were pretty sore, but it was SO much fun & I felt GREAT!!! AND, I tracked my food AND came in under calorie goal...because of the exercise WAY under calorie goal!!! WOOT WOOT!!!

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- Yummy food without guilt
- Easy yummy dinner that fit into my calories that the whole family could eat
- Time with some of my Fav Girls!!
- motivation...I've been wondering when you would show up!!

Dear God,
THANK YOU THANK YOU for today!! You helped me make good choices about the food I ate, & the exercise I did. Again, today I felt a balance, but this time within myself. The battle I wage everyday inside seemed calmer & I know that was Your doing. I pray that You continue to help me find balance & peace within myself, & to find the balance & peace in our daily lives. Help me to keep finding the little things to be grateful for & to realize all the little blessings in my life. AMEN

Monday Aug 1st

Today has been such a great day! I took Raven out to the park with the kids for the first time & she did sooooo good! I had some girltime & the kids had a ball playing with their friends & we even had a picnic lunch!! It was a great morning. I sorta got exercise in walking around after CJ at the park...but I didn't log it in cuz at this point I kinda felt like that was cheating. I did log my food but came in slightly over calories...tomorrow is another day...at least I am not TOTALLY blowing it everyday...

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- A wonderful playdate at the park with my girls, kids & Raven
- A nap with CJ since I got a headache
- Reading Harry Potter The Prisoner of Azkaban to the kids last night
- Catching up on some of our fav shows with Hubby
- getting most of the PPT done for Sunday

Dear God,
Thank You for the many blessings in my life. Today I actually felt like I found some balance in my life. I actually felt like I had time for everything I wanted to do. I spent time with the kids & dog having fun & got some me time in at the same time (love multitasking!) & still had time to do the more neccesary stuff & spend time with Hubby. Thank You for showing me that I can fit all this in & not feel guilty or overwhelmed. It was a wonderful day. I pray that we have many more like this to come.
And I pray that I continue to find little moments to share with You & talk to You. Amen

Sunday July 31st

I have had a wonderful day!! I have decided that Sundays will be free from exercise, so I didn't do anything & was just fine with that. I tracked my food today & didn't do too bad without the exercise, but didn't come in under calorie goal either. I'd like to get to the point where I stay under calorie goal without exercise.

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- being able to do an AMAZING new song at Church- Thank you MP
- watching my son getting so excited about his sleep over tonight
- watching my nephew BK walk across the room to me with a huge smile on his face!
- having Movie Night with Hubby
- an AMAZINGLY yummy, healthy dinner made by Hubby

Dear God,
Thank You for such a wonderful day. Thank You for another day where we were just able to enjoy each other & our time together. I pray that TL has a GREAT sleep over & is well behaved. I pray that You help me to do all that I need to do this coming week & still make litle pockets of time for the little things with the kids & Hubby. Help me to show the ones close to me just how much I love & appreciate them. Help me to focus on the positives with TL instead of the negatives. Help me to keep You centered in my life. AMEN

Saturday July 30th

Well, today I didn't stay under my calorie goal, but I did track everything & get my exercise in. We went for a family walk after dinner tonight with our newest family member, Raven (the boxer). I checked on the date of The Nun Run & it's Sept 17th, so I really need to start C25K training again, so I would like to start doing that again this week...hoping for Monday.

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- Our lazy family fun day, spent getting familiar with our new dog!
- being virtually pain free!
- taking a nap with Hubby
- taking a Family Walk together after dinner
- getting the house tidy...something about lack of clutter that improves the mood!

Dear God,
Thank you for this wonderful day with my family. We are usually running so fast to so many places that we don't get to just relax & be lazy together. Please help us to slow down & appreciate these moments together. Please help us to find the balance between what we HAVE to do & what we NEED to do & what You would have us do. Please continue to provide healing for my friends & family that need it, especially little W. as he heals from surgery on his jaw. Help me to listen...really listen to those who need me & to You. AMEN

Friday July 29th

Well I hit my 1st snag. Time totally got away from me & I didn't get my exercise in today. I was doing really well. Mapped my day out, food wise. Spent most of the day getting caught up on all the little things around the house I had let go because of the head/neck aches...so at least I wasn't sitting on my butt all day. But, I started getting a little head/neck ache in the afternoon & decided to just lay down with CJ. I wasn't really tired, but I figured I would just rest my neck...I dozed on & off for about 2hrs, which was longer then I intended. Then it was just boom, boom, boom. Make a call about a dog we might be getting, set a time for the dog to come check us out tonight, clean up around the house some more, make dinner, clean up dinner, spend time with the dog. That being said, she it went so well, she is having a sleep over & probably never going home! And I tracked all my food today! It wasn't my best day, but tomorrow is another day!!

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- Not totally beating myself up for having a slightly off day today
- My Son's AWESOME behavior with his grandma yesterday
- Raven The Boxer who is currently content lying on the floor in between me & Hubby
- A virtually pain free day with out taking meds!
- Having the energy to clean up my house today

Dear God,
THANK YOU for this continued reprieve of pain. It seems to be getting a little better everyday! I pray that You look after HM & her son in the coming days...little guy fell off the bleacher 8ft & is having to have surgery on his jaw! I pray for his healing & speedy recovery, & be with his mother as she goes thru this trying time. I ask that You continue to provide healing to my friends & family that need it right now & that You help me to help them wherever I can. I pray that You guide me to where I am supposed to be.AMEN

Thursday July 28th

So, Day 4 & I am really feeling like I am getting the hang of this...everything I was doing before when I lost all the weight is starting to come back to me. I know I have a concert tonight at The State Fair (The Band Perry & Josh Turner!!!!) so I adjusted my food to accomodate some State Fair Food! I didn't get exercise in, but I know we will be walking around the fair & standing/dancing at the concert, so I am good. Track food?= check, Exercise?= check AND I even managed to be under my calorie goal!

5 Things I Am Grateful For
-My AWESOME hubby for not only working out my neck last night, but for handling an awkward charlie horse moment with humor =)
-My Mom for watching the kids for me until hubby gets home so I can go rock out with my girls NP & KC to The Band Perry & Josh Turner
-KC for the concert & driving us there!!
-NP for coming with us to the concert making it a REALLY fun Girls Night Out!
-Taking half a muscle relaxer to ease this neck/head ache so I can enjoy my night...IT SOOOO WORKED!!!

Dear God,
Thank you for the many blessings in my life. I know I don't always appreciate or notice just how blessed I am, but I am trying to be more aware.
I thank you again for the reprieve in pain. I do pray that it lasts longer this time, but beggars can't be choosers. I ask that you continue to provide healing to my friends & family that need it. I pray that you continue to help me stay on track with my eating & exercising habits & that if I stumble you help me to quickly get back up. Please guide me to the paths where you need me to be & make me aware of Your will. "Lord prepare me to be Your servant. Kind & humble, gentle & true to You"
Amen

Wednesday July 27th

So far so good on the New Game Plan & I'm feeling pretty good.
I had gotten in the habit of taking naps with Cassie which sometimes is needed, but I was doing it practically every day...I haven't had a nap in 2days & I'm feeling REALLY good!! Since starting this whole Re-Weightloss Journey, I had kinda been stressing myself out about all the little details & it was derailing me. By focusing in on just these couple of things everyday, I am feeling a sense of accomplishment & excitement & motivation!!

I have logged all my food so far today...I haven't had dinner yet, but I plan on logging that too.
I spent the day at the pool at my girl's house today in the water with the kids, bopping Cass around...water jogging!!

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- AN allowing us to spend the day with her & her kids swimming in the pool
- Feeling physically better than I have in weeks!! Since getting in the pool, I have been PAIN FREE!!!
- Girltime with AN, she really does my heart good!
- My son's help with all the many things I ask him to help me with just to get through the day with 2 kids. He is an AMAZING Big Brother!
- MAJOR fun dancing like idiots last night with my girls- MW, KC & JS!!

Dear God,
I cannot thank you enough for giving me a reprieve from these headaches & neck pain!! Even if it turns out to be short lived, I am SO thankful for this time!!
God, I pray that you whisper in my ear & guide me to those that need my help & also guide me in the ways that I can help them. I pray that you continue to provide healing to my friends & family that need it. And I pray that you daily help me to stop & appreciate the little things in life...they are often the most important...
AMEN

Tuesday July 26th

So, Day 2 on the New Plan
I played JustDance 2 with TL for 30min today & had SUCH fun! (Then did again with my girls & had even more fun!)
I tracked my food & w/exercise came in under goal!

5 Things I Am Grateful For
- AMAZING girlfriend time with MW, KC, & JS
- ISM meeting to help keep motivated & to motivate my girls
- a day without a CONSTANT headache
- time away from the kids
- ice paks (they are helping with the neck which helps keep the headaches at bay)

Dear God,
I pray for healing for these headaches that are pretty constant & are beginning to interfere with daily life. I also pray for healing for JL (shoulder/neck pain), KC (jaw)& KC (surgery)& DC (surgery). I pray that you help me & my ISM members to motivate each other & support each other & help keep each other on track. I pray that while I am dealing with these constant headaches, that I not let the pain affect my mood & temperment. I pray that you help me to remember that it is not my loved ones causing my pain, & that sometimes they don't even realize how bad the pain is...help me to take a deep breath before getting angry. Help me to remember what is really important, & take a moment to just breath & appreciate the little things. AMEN

Monday July 25th

So, I didn't do as much exercise as I would've liked, but I did stand outside & walk around the playground for an hour today with the kids, so I'm hoping that counts...at least for the 1st day...

I have tracked all my food for today, though I REALLY screwed up my dinner...too much pasta I think. BUT, with my "exercise" I still came in under calories.

5 THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR TODAY:
- Playground time & girlfriend time with NP & kids
- My AMAZING friends that have supported me this past week. KC, NP, JC, NL, LW & of course Hubby!
- Support from The Big Guy (GK)
- Baby Girl getting back to herself
- Staying on track with what I said I was gonna do

Dear God,
I am struggling pretty hard with my weight & my spirit. Please guide me to the people who will uplift me during this time & support me. Give me the strength & courage & determination to stick with my plan, even when it would be easy to give in to the temptation. Please watch over my friends & help them where you see fit. Please whisper in my ear & guide me to help the people I am supposed to. Please continue to work in me & allow me to recognize the paths you want me to walk. AMEN

New Game Plan

I have not started training again. I have been very frustrated & unmotivated. I started realizing I needed to adjust my attitude as well as my body...mind & body diet, so here is what I am starting to do.

I WILL
-post a blog EVERY day. (even if there's not much to report)
-exercise 30min EVERY day (even if it's not C25K training) & post it.
-track my food EVERY day. (even if I don't like what I ate)
-list 5 things I am grateful for EVERY day & post it.

CAN YOU SAY "STARTING OVER...AGAIN"???

OK, so I did actually make it thru Week 6 in Sept...I can't believe I didn't blog about it, because I was pretty stoked that I ran for 25min the last day! BUT, I ended up getting a bit overwhelmed with school starting back up & then I got pretty sick with this cough that just wouldn't go away...and the excuses just started coming one after another from there. I have been fighting with some Post-Partum Anxiety & Depression & I think we just got my meds where they need to be. I also went thru a bit of exercise & diet rebellion. I was just plain in a funk. But, I am feeling much better. I am eating better...I put myself back on WeightWatchers & started counting my points again. AND, I started training again!!!
I have currently lost about 6lbs & am on Week 3 of training. I was doing REALLY well & staying on track, but I got hit with a nasty cold & haven't been breathing real well this week, so unfortunately I HAD to take a break & take care of myself. I am hoping to start training again at the end of this week. I am also going to start doing it 1-2x/wk with my son. He is currently playing soccer, but is on a small team this year, so he is playing more, & is running out of steam...so we figured we'd "practice" running together.

NEWS
Carli has a new podcast. She still has her old one, but she also has a new one that goes thru C25K training. The 1st one I wasn't too kicked up about, but the 2nd one was better. I haven't tried it on Week 3, yet but plan to.

So, that's all for now...