Frankie says Relax

Today's Sisterhood post was talking about stress and the need to relax. I know a lot of us have been overwhelmed and stressed lately, so I wanted to share a saying a good friend (who I lovingly call my fairy god-mother) once told me.

All is well.
Everything is working out for my highest good.
Out of this situation, only good will come.
I am safe.

I'm a planner by nature, so it's really hard for me not to try to control things.  But I am trying to do a little more everyday and enjoy each day for what it is instead of worrying about what tomorrow may bring.  God has a bigger plan for me and I really don't think he would like me trying to schedule my life so much!  

Speaking of tomorrow...it will be a fun day of relaxation and fun!  It's my friends Bachlorette party and I am soo excited for some spa, shopping, and girl time!  Have a great weekend...and relax while you are at it!
 

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If I had waited....

I have been on this journey of losing weight and getting healthy for just over a year...and I am more than halfway to my goal. 

What would my life had been like if I hadn't started making changes when I did?

*I would be weigh over 200 lbs...remember I am barely 5 feet tall...this would not be good.
*I would probably have more trouble getting pregnant because of my size and physical condition.
*I would probably have diabetes just like my mom and grandma and be taking insulin at least once a day.
*I would probably have high cholesterol, clogged arteries and high blood pressure.
*I would be out of breathe everyday when I walk from the parking lot into work.
*I would be happy that it was still cold outside because I would not be in a hurry to go outside or wear capris/shorts/bathing suits.
*I would be grumpy just about all the time because I would not be happy with myself.
*I would probably be spending alot of time at home alone because I wouldn't feel like going out thinking people were judging me and comparing me to how I used to look.

But instead, because I did step up and started making changes to how I was living my life:

*I am knocking on the door of 150 lbs.
*I am continuing to work towards making a good womb for future bebe.
*I have significantly cut out excess sugars, fats and preservatives from my diet.
*I am exercising everyday and now don't mind parking out a little further.
*I can't wait for warmer weather to get a chance to start C25K again and go for walks with my husband.
*I feel better about myself and appreciate it when people compliment me on the positive changes they can see in me.
*I have meet some wonderul women who are on the same journey that I am, they give me motivation to contiue when I stumble or feel like giving up.

I am so thankful that I took the time and focused my energy on reaching my goals...I am happier then I would have been if I had continued down the path I was going.  I am worth it...and I am realizing that more and more with each day.

*This is part of the Monday Project at Shrinking Jeans.

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Weigh-in Wednesday

Time to weigh in with the Sisterhood....it is Wednesday for Pete's sake!
I am walking to the scale hanging my head in shame this week. I know its not going to be good.

Result: I am up 1.8 lbs this week and am not at all surprised.

I haven't worked out since last week (gasp I know....and I was doing SOOO good), and even though I have competed in a few events for the Shrinking Jeans Olympics, I'm not counting those because while my muscles still ache, they only lasted 3 minutes.We had pizza Friday night and had leftovers for dinner on Saturday. I did good at the baby shower this weekend, and only had a lick of frosting.

But then there were the cookies...my favorite cookies of all time!

I asked my husband for these thumbprint cookies for my Valentine's Day present....and he got me a big one too from Emma!  I had all intentions of rationing them out, maybe having 2 on Sunday and then enjoying 1 a day for the rest of the week.  Well needless to say, that didn't exactly happen (this picture is all that remains of said cookies).

So what this weekend taught me is that I still do not have the self control when it comes to special treats.  Nor am I over the eating just because it's a holiday or get-together.  It's a work in progress, I know this, it's just frustrating when I slip up again.  I just need to keep working at it and not give up just because the scale is up this week.

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