Yeah Me!

I got the tickets!!!!!! She is so excited. That is all I have heard all weekend long. Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber.........

We had a great weekend. Saturday was just beautiful. Carowinds was not too crowded, there were a lot of people, but it was still enjoyable. We had a great time. The weather was perfect.
We were in line at 9:00 to get the tickets. The box office opened at 10:00. There were only about 8 people in front of us. I was shocked, I figured there would be a really long line. I guess everyone buys their tickets via the internet now. I was too afraid to take that chance, I've done that before and the website shut down.

We went to a Hockey game on Sunday, the kids loved it. It was a good game. Our first as a family. We had a great weekend. Now Haley is on a countdown until August.

It is suppose to be a beautiful week.

She's Crushing!!!!!

It is so hard to believe that my little girl is already 10 years old. Seems just like yesterday she was crawling up in my lap and giving me kisses and hugs. Now I have to beg for a hug. Don't get me wrong she is the best daughter in the world. Couldn't ask for one any better. She is so smart and talented. She is in the Academically Intelligent and Gifted children's program at school, makes straight A's and loves to read. I just love her. So what did I go all into that for...... She has her 1st crush. (wiping away tears) She is in love with Justin Bieber. I just found out last night that he is coming to Charlotte in August. She really really wants to go see him. I would love to get her tickets. I have been listening to the radio all day trying to win tickets. I tried joining the fan club to get pre-sale tickets and they are sold out already. (waaaaahhhhh) Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at the box office. I guess since we are going to Charlotte tomorrow anyway, we will leave even earlier and be there when they open. I hope to get these for her. Please pray that I can surprise her with these. Would make a great addition to her Easter basket!!!

Have a great weekend!!!!

Ready to give up, already?

Is is so hard to eat right and exercise and still not lose any weight. I get so frustrated. Sometimes it just doesn't seem like it is worth it. I DO want to be healthier, I am NOT a lazy person. I am try and trying but it just doesn't seem to matter. AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGG!!!!!

I'm aggravated, can you tell?

Stepped on the scale this morning and I am only .20 from where I started back on February 22.

I guess I need to kick it up a notch and do more exercise(s). I got the new Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum for the Wii, I am going to add this to my daily routine. Maybe that will help. No I'm not ready to give up. Giving up is only going to make things worse. I have felt better since I have been exercising. I just am not seeing any other results. Please pray for me. I need all the help I can get.

On a side note, the sun is out and it is suppose to be a beautiful day.

Off to Carowinds this weekend. I'll get plenty of exercise walking around the park. (Just gotta watch my intake, I love eating out).

Have a great day!!!

Thank goodness it is finally Friday. This has been such a long week. My Spring Fever has been creeping up on me. I love the spring time, it is so hard to sit in an office all day and not be able to enjoy the outside. I am so over the cold weather and winter months. Tomorrow is the 1st day of Spring, I think I will celebrate with a family picnic this weekend.


I have been thinking alot about Summer vacation lately. Usually by now we have an idea of where we are going and are doing some shopping or have actually booked something by now. I guess we just have so much going on right now with the new house and all. We have thought about Cancun again, but I guess we should be saving our money {:( Beach trip?, that would actually end up costing more than an All-Inclusive trip to Cancun. Stay home?, would be OK, but that is no vacation. I guess we'll just see what happens.


Speaking of the house, we have been making progress. We have our Geothermal guys (heating, cooling) coming the week after next to start installation. Our well drillers are coming. Lowe's delivery is scheduled and we are packed and ready. We have so much to do. I guess we will probably spend this summer doing yard work, landscaping, painting and much more.


Now onto the "other" topic.
I have not been able to walk on the elliptical every night this week. I have been going at it every other night. I have been weighing in each morning so that I can keep an eye on it and know what works for me. I had a friend tell me that she weighs in each day, that helps her to keep better tabs on herself and helps her to be more accountable. I am trying this out. So far it has been good. I know that weight can fluctuate from day to day, but overall I do see a pattern or trend developing. Since I last reported on Monday I have lost 2.2 pounds, it has changed daily up and down, but overall it is progress. The weekend is here though and that is my downfall, eating out on a diet is not easy. Have I mentioned that I love food! arghhh.....


I am trying to post more often but it's not always possible. It's easier through the weekdays. Weekends are for spending time with my family. I will report back on Monday.

In the meantime, HAVE A GREAT SPRINGTIME WEEKEND!!!!

2 down!!!!!

Well I weighed in this morning and I have officially lost 2 pounds. I know it is not much but, at least it is something. I think from now on I am going to weight in more often, maybe that way I can keep better track of things. I can hold myself more accountable.

Sometimes I feel like this is all for nothing, that I will never get the weight off. I know I am just starting out and I need to be patient. I just get discouraged when I try my clothes on and nothing fits. I have 17 days to reach my monthly goal of 4 pounds lost. I am half-way there.

I took Haley shopping this past weekend. I got her some Whirly skirts from Old Navy, they are so cute. I was so tempted to get some for myself but I am not buying myself anymore fat clothes. After I lose this weight then I will take myself on a shopping trip, not a minute sooner. I have so many clothes now that I don't wear, that don't fit, etc. I am definitely not buying anything any bigger. Do you know how hard it is to find size 14 pants in petite or short?

On another topic, it is raining outside today and cold. On the way to work I actually saw snow falling. I said a silent prayer for no more snow and for beautiful sunshine. The snow has stopped. I checked the forecast and it is suppose to be really nice the rest of the week. Happy Monday everyone.

One More mile Giveaway!

You have to check out Tricia's website http://enduranceisntonlyphysical.blogspot.com/, she is offering a chance for you to enter to win one of One More Mile's T-shirts. I love these shirts and hope I am the lucky winner on this one.

Be sure to check it out and Good Luck!

Goal Settin' Time

Ok, I have been reading some other blogs and have come to realize that I need to set some goals so that I can be held accountable. My long term goal is to get down to 115 pounds, hey I'm only 4'11". My current weight is 155.6. So that is a total of 40.6 pounds to lose. Wow putting it out there is tough to see. I would like to reach this goal before 2011 starts so I have 10 months, that's 4 pounds per month. Doesn't sound too bad. Last night I walked for 15 minutes on the elliptical, after supper. It's much harder to exercise after eating. I didn't over indulge, I just had small bites of everything. Barbecue, baked potatoes, slaw, baked beans, yummy!!!! Just a little though. I have stuck to drinking water really well. Better than I would have thought before I started this journey. I am still having 1 diet drink with breakfast. Soon I will cut these out, I am trying to avoid the headaches that come with not drinking any caffeine. I brought my lunch again today, that's 2 weeks in a row. I have a mixed greens salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, black beans and a small amount of feta cheese. I use a fat free dressing. The beans and feta cheese are my source of protein. It really does fill me up. I usually have a snack around 3:00, an apple or spoon of peanut butter. I am determined this time. I have felt miserable for so long now, it's time for me to take my life back into my own hands.

Checking in...

IS this snow ever going to STOP..........
I am so tired of it. Just when we think it is over, it is starts again.

I ran, walked, ellipticaled, what ever you call it on the elliptical last night for about 25 minutes. I have worked myself up from 15 minutes. It's not so bad. I actually do enjoy it. It is just hard to find the time everyday though. I am trying to incorporate some weights too. I have to keep this up, it does make me feel better and a little more energetic.

Today is one of those days that I don't feel very productive though. Looking outside at the falling snow really gets me down. The forecast does look promising though. Almost 60 on Sunday and Monday. We can pray!!!!!

We are suppose to have our basement walls poured with concrete on Friday, but the temperature looks as if it will be too cold. The low Friday night is suppose to be 19. I guess we will have to have that put off until Monday. But we are making some progress. Surely it will start warming up soon. We have so many contractors to line up. We have been packing some each night so that hopefully once everything is set up we will just go and not be rushed. It will be so nice to have the space that we need, to be able to spread out and not feel so cluttered. We are going to be having one kick a.. yard sale. I am not going to have the new kitchen cluttered. We packed some of our pots and pans and other stuff that we rarely use, back in December. Funny thing is, I haven't missed a single thing. Just goes to show how much waste people have. I will try to find a good home for these items, I'm sure someone could use them.

I am going to posting my stats soon. My starting weight and measurements. I know, that is pretty bold. But I just want those of you to know that I am serious about this endeavor.

We are eating at our Aunts tonight, that will be a challenge. She is a great old fashioned cook. Fried, fried and greasy food. Not sure what I'll eat. I guess I will just nibble and go home and eat a healthy meal. I hope to have the time tonight to get on the elliptical. I usually get on it as soon as I get home, before I eat. Not sure how that is going to work out this evening.

What kind of meals do you eat that you consider healthy that stick with you?

Monday Again!

Here we are another week of winter has begun. The good thing is today is March 1. Yeah!!! I am so ready for springtime. We have arrived into the month where that will begin. I have been longing for this since, well I guess October. I am so not a cold weather person.

Well I guess it's time I let the cat out of the bag, so to speak. I don't really have a cat in a bag.

I started my new get Healthy plan last Monday. I have made a vow to myself to get healthy and fit. Yes I know I need to lose weight and that is part of the reason why I have started this. I am tired of always complaining about being tired all of the time and having no energy. I live such a dormant lifestyle and that is all about to change.
What am I doing you say?
I have vowed to exercise at least 5 days per week. I started walking on the elliptical last Monday and walked on it everyday Monday through Friday. I did not walk on it Saturday or Sunday. I plan on doing this from now on, weekly. I am not going to step on a scale. I am cutting out soft drinks, well not entirely. I am allowing myself one Diet Coke or Diet Dr Pepper first thing each morning and hopefully will eventually cut them out entirely. Hopefully this will keep headaches from creeping up. I am drinking water with all other meals. I did really good last week. I am trying to eat more fruits and veggies. I am not going to eat fried foods any more. With Spring right around the corner hopefully the exercising will become easier and the weather will motivate me more. Kevin is with me on this journey and we are taking Haley also. We need to teach her to eat better and to stay active. My family is most important to me and we all need to be healthy and active together.

Running has always been a passion of mine since High school. I just haven't done it. I use to run Cross Country and it felt so good. Now that I'm older I don't think I would feel comfortable running by myself. Maybe I can get in better shape via Elliptical and I can run at the school when it gets warmer. I know this is not going to be easy but I am going to try and stay motivated. I must do this for MYSELF. I am so miserable.

Signing out for now.

Happy March 1st everyone.

Kristi