Still Here - I think ...

Okay, I'm exhausted. DH just said we were way too old to have a newborn. We're not really. People way older than us have babies all the time these days, and I don't even have the physical parts to recover from. I think I've got to stop listening to the voice that says, "I'm SOOO old."

Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for continuing to post your adventures. I am encouraged by being part of this community, even though I am a very quiet (and very tired) member at the moment.

My intention is to jump back on the healthy living wagon on Monday. I'm commiting now, so hold me accountable. I probably wouldn't feel so old & tired if I was eating healthier & exercising more.

BTW, got P1 a new 18" bike with factory-installed training wheels, and he's zipping around the neighborhood now. It might actually be possible to drop the trainers by the end of the summer (or sometime this fall). He's so much happier now that he can do it. He & our carpool buddy were out riding last night (with Dad) until after 9pm.

Love you guys!

It's Friday!

Hi all!
Well, I'm griping and grumpy today, and I think it's cuz 2 yr. old was giving me grief all day!
My m. in law called yesterday and said that our family members (with same last name!) are meeting up in S.east OK this weekend and could we come...I think that is another reason I'm grumpy! I'm doing my best with the ext. family, but sometimes I just get frustrated with certain behaviors...y'all can pray for me! Also, I'm in charge of breakfast for 20 + salad and sides tomorrow night...hmmm, I'm gonna sneak in some fruits and veggies! Well, that's the tomorrow, but this week has been o.k. Feeling like school is coming to a close and like joy of the Lord and I talked about, coming up with a good sched. to not feel overwhelmed in these wonderful summer months.
I'm rambling, hope you all have a wonderful and blessed weekend!
1. not enough time, but I'm grabbing some right now so my wknd. outlook will be hopeful!
2. 30/26
3. walking for 35 min.
4. h2o

great thursday

Lovely day of swimming with JoyoftheLord and her bambinos. They are so cute!!

1. Bible reading, praise, prayer, fellowship
2. Ate moderate meals and did not overeat nor binge on those things that set me off
3. Walked to the store with Honey and the boys, they got ice cream at 31 flavors, I enjoyed the company. did not even eat the left overs and let them be thrown away..real progress for me.
4. Vitamin and water, check, check

Until tomorrow.
Athena

Hey girls,

Keep The Mom in your prayers, she is having the "newborn baby in the house" stress. I talked to her last night and was glad to catch up.

1. Bible reading, prayer, praise music
2. Ate three moderate meals with no binge foods and one snack
3. walked 30 minutes (edit: 40 minutes, I wrote that before I went)
4. vitamin and water.

See you all tomorrow,
Athena

Hi all!

Happy Tuesday, that felt like a Monday...am I right? Pantitas (9 yr. old) made some yummy veggie dip tonight that was enjoyed all around. Of course none of the ingredients were low anything, so I had to savor those bites. Always glad to find something she'll eat--being a kid vegetarian is tricky for the momma too! Enjoyed the beautiful afternoon, the fresh air before the summer heat gets here.
1. a little, not enough
2. hmm...within my range but need to count better this week
3. the gym...Hanz and Franz
4. drinking some now to make for the day of D. Coke!

Argh, what is it..

Honey is out of town. He left this am for two days figuring out other people's computer systems. He will be back tomorrow night. (for all you bad guys, I have my daddy here and so don't mess with me). Right now we are watching the end of the Ranger's game. I have come to a realization today.

Today we had our home school playgroup. I didn't even realize until after the group was over and Dad made a comment about how some in the group are a bit skeptical and negative. today especially I could tell how much this negativity makes me want to graze in order to make it through the group. I think it is because I don't agree totally with some of things they are saying and so as I don't get mad or irritated, I eat to keep the feelings down. One particular I don't agree with politically and even though we are both Christians, I am not the right kind of Christian, what ever that means. My denomination even got made fun of. Now I know there are lots to make fun of there but hey... I think the fact that it has been bothering me for a while and today my dad even noticed and commented on it. He is so positive and rarely comments on anything so there must be something to it.

Now today, it was a bag of pretzels and I in no way at the entire bag but I had not planned to eat them today and I did eat more than one serving. They will not make me crave food tomorrow but instead of dealing with my feelings about playgroup, I kept my mouth shut and munched pretzels.

Here I am, these are the mom's of my kid's friends, and I do like them most of the time. I am not going to stop being with these friends, I just need to find a new way of being with them. I know I can be a positive influence on my friends. I don't have to get upset about it and eat. I never realized my passiveness could lead me to eat. I had always thought I ate over the angry, frustrated, the outward feelings but today I realize I also eat over keeping my true feelings and opinions inside. Now I know it would not have been a good thing to start a fight or argument over the issues.

It is ok to be quiet to not start a fight, it is ok to keep my opinions to myself, it is not ok to eat over them, I can share them with those in my life who understand and support me in them. Just now, as I was getting the boys to bed, I went back into the kitchen and ate 1/2 c of rice from dinner before I stopped myself and am going to bed. I am going to read my Bible and some program materials. Then pray and go to sleep.

Tomorrow is a new day. Praise the Lord.

Monday, and a holiday at that

Everyone is FINALLY in bed. Sister and brother were here all afternoon, we swam and ate. I did eat ok but those chips really call to me...Come eat me!! graze away. Dad is staying a few more days as Honey has to go for a few days and I just feel better with the backup around. He is good company too!
1. Short but sweet
2. didnot count but stuck to my plan for eating
3. Swam for the first time this season
4. yep, yep

I'm here Athena!

What a crazy past few days! After our San Antonio trip I realized we had our family "vacation" on Sunday night. Old Bear travels for a conference soon, and I'd gotten a cheap hotel for a fun family overnight. We swam and swam until we were prunes! Fun for the girls, tiring for momma, but it's about them right? So here I am, back in the land of laundry, wet swim wear and children who want to know what the next adventure is. Does the park count? Food wise I did o.k. , but look forward to being in my kitchen where I can really be aware of what's going in...
Love you all. Hooray for a good week ahead...
1. prayer and dancing with girls
2. didn't count
3. swimming--lots!
4. water and vitamin

Sunday, late night

Good day, we had a cookout with our church and I took Fat Free Hot Dogs and surprise, they were shared by others who also wanted to eat right. I took veggies and a banana so I avoided the desserts. What is amazing is that God is taking away the desire for sugars. I am not craving them at all.

1. Worship, prayer, praise
2. did not count but I did not overeat nor did I binge
3. nope
4. vitamin and water, check, check

Until tomorrow, is anyone else out here? Leave a comment, make a post, say HI

Athena

Friday and Saturday

Good weekend so far. Weekends are especially hard not to mention holiday ones. It is like one extra day to blow it. Tomorrow we are having an anniversery picnic for our church with a Hot Dog cookout. I am planning to take my Fat Free Hebrew Nationals, veggies, and my own drinks. It will be so tempting to indulge in the chips, desserts, etc. but I am committed to eating right and that means all the time not just when it is convenient. I am going to take plenty of bottled water so I can have something in my hand to drink and not be tempted to eat. I am going to concentrate on being with my friends at church than on eating. The fellowship is what is important though my old self has been obsessed with the food and forgotten the main thing. Tomorrow night I will go to my meeting. Monday the fam is coming over, but One Day at a Time. Tomorrow I am going to eat in my plan, I am going to keep it simple, love people, honor God in all I do. Thy will be done.

Thursday night

Good day, had one of those panic, " Oh I am so tired, I want to eat the entire kitchen" moments but I called a friend, went out and worked in the yard, took a hot bath and it passed.

1. Read my Bible, prayed, praise music
2. 30/32
3. worked in the yard
4. vitamin and water, check, check

see you all tomorrow night.
Athena

Thursday night

Hi gals,
I'm back! Quite a trip where much patience was needed. Girls did well and only had a few meltdowns, mostly due to long Catholic ceremonial services. There were 3 services in all....but a great opportunity to talk about life in Jesus! Swimming felt great after that long car ride. This trip was another reminder to me about my health being important to my family. Lisa was only 38, so young, and I want to be here as long as the good Lord allows me to!
I do enjoy some great authentic Mexican food (since we were in San Anton) and I had a few extra tortillas (b/c those are my faves!) but I did pretty well all in all. No donuts or cake, which can also be my downfall, cuz I held out for those great tortillas!
Hope you are all having a wonderful week. Miss seeing you girls at CBS already...
Hugs.

Wednesday night

Good day on the most part, I can tell the honeymoon is over as those feelings that have driven me to food are so strong and today, I had to work extra hard to keep from overeating.

1. Hmm, maybe this is why, only spent a little time in the word and did not listen to my usual programs
2. 30 points
3. nope
4. vitamin and water, check, check

I must spend each day in the Word and take the time to put God first or else Satan sees a way in. I must beware and put on that armor each morning. Praying you all are putting on your armor each day.

Peace,
AThena

tuesday

Short post tonight, I am tired...
1. Read bible and other materials this am before the kiddos got up
2. 32 points
3. Nope
4. Vitamin and water, check and check

See you all manana!!!

Joy of the Lord Throws Down the Gauntlet

It sound like we have been issued a challenge here. Ok, here is the contest. Get your hiney moving at least three days a week for the next four weeks. At the end there will be a drawing for a prize to be determined later. I promise it will be a good one worth your work. I am going to try to beat everyone so I can win my own prize!! Who is up for it?

Monday/weekend recap

Hey! Yesterday was good food wise after a loose weekend.
I had all my water and vitamins, ate good veggies and only 1 dessert after dinner. Yes, I'm the kind that craves dessert after every meal.
1. Prayer
2. 20 out of 27
3. Lots of sweat, just hot outside doing yardwork.
4. H2O and water, check

I feel like I want to print a picture of myself right now and find an old one and put them up on the fridge right next to each other. I just feel like I'm carrying this spare tire around, and I am, but it's getting heavy! Hip Hop goes to Lady of America, will check them out, curves opens too late for me. I should just get my bottom outside and walk in the heat! Come on ladies, summers here, let's get moving!

Monday night

Good weekend. We were busy but it was the fun busy. I have stayed on plan.
1. I have been getting up and reading my bible and some other materials, listening to praise music, or sermons

2. on goal for points. keeping writing it down and reporting it to my sponsor
3. WEll does digging up fence posts and planting in the garden count?
4. Yep and Yep!!

We are officially into our summer schedule as of today. This includes some school but not near what we do during the year. It also includes some quite time and play time. The TV is off from 9-4. THis is for my sanity as they fight over what to watch or what games to play on the game system. The can watch or play from when they get up until 9 then it is off until 4. School time is right after lunch and then we are going to have 45 minutes of quite games, reading, rest. We will keep doing reading and math and maybe a few other things. I bought Draw-Write-Now which is suppose to help handwriting in a fun way. I hope it helps!!

Until tomorrow.
Athena

Monday 5/19

Hi all,
Fun weekend spent partly with joy of the lord (love ya girl!) working on some scrapbook catch up. Sad news too. Old Bear's cousin passed away on Sunday with complications from colon cancer. She was only 38. We head out for San Antonio tomorrow....please pray for us as we travel, explain to our girls, etc. Will try to check in, but not sure where I'll be when....love you all, and hope this is a good week full of victory! I haven't counted much the past few days, and probably will be tempted by lots of food as we travel, but hope to take your love and support with me and still make good food choices!
Hugs.

Thursday and Friday

Where did yesterday go? Argh. Can't even remember what I ate yesterday. Oh yea, not too good stuff. Today was better.

1. Bible and prayer and fell back to sleep so I was late getting the day going.
2. did not count them
3. nope
4. water but no vitamin.

I am feeling crazy but better. Had a row, tiff, scrape with Honey. It was my fault and I did apologize but I have always eaten over his being mad at me and now that I am not, I feel 10 times as bad and now he is over it and asleep but I still have that knot in my stomach which a good binge has taken care of in the past but now I am going to read some OA literature and my Bible and try to get to sleep. Hmm, just sharing it with cyberspace and you all has helped.

Until tomorrow
Athena

past few days...

Hello! Loved seeing some of you yesterday for the finale of CBS. A little sad to be done, but the summer break will be nice. I have not been counting points for the past 3 days; I feel like I'm running to and fro like a mad woman! Lots of loose ends that are being tied up...will be back to counting today. I've been exercising now too since this sinus junk is clearing. I've been hula hooping the past few days. My sweeties think it's fun to watch me and count how long 'til I drop the hoop. They have created an obstacle course for me; pretty cute! 30 minutes of that and my hips and butt were burnin'! TMI for sure.
Love you all. Hope the weekend brings rest and continued hope for you all!
1. prayer and praise (for Thurs.)
2. no countin'
3. yes--shakin the hips
4. water and vitamin

wednesday night

I am getting alot done around the house today and yesterday thanks to my friend Debbie who is really great at keeping me motivated.

I got to meet The Mom's new baby today. What a cutie. My boys asked for another one....NO!!

That special time is so tough for me. I just want to eat over feelings of craziness and irritation. I know in my head that it is just hormonal and this too shall pass but I really hate feeling this way. Tomorrow is going to be a bit tough as we have a brunch and I may eat before I go so as not overeat. I am just not sure I can eat a moderate amount. Maybe I will eat at home and have some fruit at the brunch.

Today:
1. bible reading, prayers
2. 32/32
3. nope
4. vitamin and water - yep and yep.

Love you guys. keep up the great work.

Wednesday

Where does the time go, just about to go to bed, forgot my paper that has the exact list of eats. Did eat more veggies today though, did have to have a 2 point ice cream sandwich tonight, needed something.
1. Prayer throughout the day but no dedicated time, sorry Lord.
2. 27 out of 25
3. Worked it out! Wahoo.
4. Vitamin and enough water.
Love you gals, great job on the weight loss!

Tuesday eve

Hi all! Loved the morning fellowship with sisters this morning. Such a wonderful time. Still not feeling 100% and the girls have been very merciful. I thought I'd blown it on the weekend, but the scale said I was down 1 lb. so I'll take it! I've been drinking more fluids and not eating as much with this cold, so maybe that has something to do with it...I met an old friend from high school for dinner that I hadn't seen in 10 years who lives in McKinney now. Small world! She is a sweetheart and my girls were excited to meet her 10 yr. old daughter...old friends are great, so are new ones!
1. fellowship, prayer time
2. 28/26
3. not today
4. vitamin and H2O

Tues check in

Praying for you Athena, that time of hormonal change is hard but you can do ALL things in CHRIST Jesus who strengthens you!

1. Had a wonderful time studying the Word this morning, Fabulous fellowship w/my sisters in Christ.
2. 35 of 25 points, had brunchey quiche and BLT's for dinner, however I did eat more veggies today albeit w/dip, better than chips!
3. no formal exercise
4. water and vitamin, yep.

Talk to you tomorrow, planning on working out in the morning.

tuesday night

Lovely day of great fellowship first with our CBS leadership as it was our last day. Next with my kiddos eating sushi and finally with my friend as our kids played at the house. That special month time is coming and I know this has been a real tough time for me as I crave food especially food that is bad for me. Pray I can continue to eat on my plan and find other ways to deal with the hormonal changes.

1. Bible reading, prayer and praise, fellowship with fellow believers
2. 34 of 32 points
3. planted veg garden with lots of digging
4. water, vitamin, check, check

Missing Link

Hey I've missed ya'll, sorry about that and here's what I've been concentrating on:

the dinosaur is one of 8 that I've done in hopes to one day (with the help of my Aunt) make a quilt for Bubba.

the entertainment ctr I made (for Prince's new TV) from an old dresser and a top of a desk hutch like thing, fun but now it's time to concentrate on my HEALTH!

I have been doing good on and off, got a bit sick the last week so I didn't work out as much. Went nutso overboard on Mother's Day, why do I still think it's actually a reward to eat whatever I want? Surprisingly I'm still down my 4lbs overall.

So I think for my sake I'd like to list out what I've eaten as my big struggle is the quality of food I eat, I'd much rather eat chips or cookies etc. but I want to change that. So I'm gonna list time with our sweet Lord, food and points, exercise and vitamins/water. And please tell me how to do this quicker Athena. I will post at least 3 times per week. Please hold me to it.

Happy late Mother's Day~ what a beautiful blessing P2 is Mom!

Love you girls, let's keep on keeping on, Father give us strength! We were made to do good works and YOU can help us control what we eat and how much and it is quite a good work when we let You support us and work through us. NO that cookie ain't worth it!

Caffeine

Caffeine and I are not friends. I had three 12 oz Coke Zeros last night and today my eyes are puffy and I have a dull headache. I think, no I am positive excess caffeine is not good for me. So, I will have to limit it to only one a day, and then maybe not even that much.

But isn't that the case with all things, duh. Moderate or small amounts do not harm but taken in excess, they make it worse. A small amount of sugar does no harm but excess sugar gives me a hangover. MODERATION,MODERATION is the key. Moderate meals, moderate sugar, moderate white flour.

Sunday Night

We had a great day!!! Terry told me I could do whatever I wanted today so I did. Auntie, Uncle M and Grandad came over after church and we sat outside, watched the kids play, had two cookouts, hamburgers for lunch and brats for dinner. My mother's day present was one of those portable shade covers and a folding picnic table. I picked those out too.

I went to my meeting tonight and it was just the recharge I needed after my week.

1. Worship, prayer, praise, read Bible this am before, Sunday School and fellowship
2. It is mother's day, I didn't count
3. nope not today
4. vitamin, water....really too much soda but yep and yep

until tomorrow.
Athena

Happy Mother's Day!

Well, it's like Athena said...it's the weekend! I semi-blew it today with brunch, cheesecake and pizza tonight. I think every possible flex point from here to kingdom come was used...on a lighter note I walked kiddos to the park, watched my nephews and girls swim outside and cleaned up after many little people! I'm sure there are some activity points in there somewhere! Always glad for Monday as it means back to crunching numbers and normalcy! Hope you all had a blessed Mother's Day.
1. prayer, fellowship, house church
2. too many
3. kid watch
4. I did manage to drink lotsa water (still fighting a sore throat) and vitamin

Sat night

Weekends are so tough. No schedule, no plans, everyone hungry all the time.

B- French Toast, syrup, banana
L - 2 chicken taco Fresco style, apples
D - Whataburger Jr., a few fries
Sn - popcorn at the movie

After years of ordering the larges size available, I am learning to say, "small, please". Why do I think I am not going to get my money worth if I don't get the biggest size. Look where it has gotten me, the biggest size.

1. Not enough today, prayer, thankfully, tomorrow is Sunday
2. 37 of 32
3. No exercise
4. Vitamin, water, check, check

Happy Mother's Day to some of my favorite Mothers!!!!!

Can you believe it....

Monday night, The Mom and I went for coffee after kiddos were in bed and were talking late into the night about our testosterone infused households. Was I surprised when she called Wednesday morning to tell of the arrival of Sweet P. I get to go see her tomorrow, I can't wait. There will not be any pink joining our household unless Butch, Sundance and Hopalong agree to pink polo shirts but I don't see that happening.

1. Morning scripture, prayer and praise. cleaned house to KLTY
2. Forgot to count but I am sure I used some of those Flex points. Ate out two meals but made wise choices.
3. Nope, still watching the pool from the side as it is FFFRRREEEZZZIIINNNGGG.
4. Vitamin and Water, Check, check

Until tomorrow, weekend are tough for me. I forget to take care of my needs with everyone around. Pray I will remember that my needs are just as important as theirs.

Love you guys and Congratulations to the Mom and her new addition.

Who knew ...

... I needed so much pink in my life - we have a new baby girl at our house!!!! Sweet P was born Tuesday morning and by Wednesday night she was home with us. It's so unbelievable! God is gracious and good and just down right AMAZING!

For pics, check out my other blog http://ugottalaff.blogspot.com/.

Sorry I don't have any kind of weightloss check in. I'm not sure what I've eaten in the last two days.

Love you,
The Mom (of THREE!)

Thursday/Friday

Woke up this morn. with a yucky scratchy throat...hoping for some rest on the weekend when Old Bear can man the troops! The funniest part about not feeling well is that I was sad not to exercise! I wasn't expecting that. I guess my body is getting used to moving more, and I just don't have the stamina today, but will be hopeful for the weekend. So proud of you all! Keep up the great work!
1. Bible study; listening to some Hillsong and Matt Redman
2. 28/26 (for Thurs.)
3. none
4. water and vitamin

Thursday, May 8

I so wanted to head home from CBS and celebrate with eating out. I thought about Chinese, Mexican, Long John Silvers, then I came to my senses and come home at at a moderate meal which was yummy and healthy and much better for me and my plan.

1. CBS Bible Study, praise and prayer,
2. 32 of 32 on the dot
3. watched the kids swim....does that count?
4. vitamin and water, check and check

Until tomorrow....Who else is going to post....don't give up girls....this is a battle and we are armed for the fight.

Wednesday or When you forgot how strong emotions can be.

It is amazing when your emotions are so strong you forgot how they can be. Boys were not nice to each other today, van is in the shop, HOA is being a pain, and Honey had to work late all made for a melt down at Wendy's in front of church folk. My feeling were frazzled. I went to choir, had some alone time and recovered.

1. read Bible, praise music, read some OA program materials
2. 30/32
3. Nope ---got to get my #$@% moving.
4. Vitamin and water, check and check.

Wednesday 5-7

Hola all. Hope the week is going well for you guys...
1. Bible study yesterday was awesome; have been chewing on it and looking up more stuff about our topic; p and w, online sermon
2. 30/26 (4 act. points)
3. gym--sweatin' to the oldies
4. water, lots of juice, vitamin
Have a peaceful and joyous night. Hugs to all.

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y

Today, I had some small victories over food temptations. This morning there was a beautiful cake baked by a famous baker and though I have wanted to taste her cakes, I did not plan for it today and did not eat any. This pm, we had a b-day party with cake and pizza, resisted those too. Tonight was the big one, God is so good. We went to eat and then to the movies and I bought 2 bags of popcorn with ever intention of eating it and I just didn't want it. I have never been to to the movie and not eaten popcorn. Praise God for His faithfulness and help for me.

Today was a big victory for the power of God in my life right now.
1. CBS bible study was great, prayer and praise in the am
2. 32 of 32
3. nope
4. vitamin and water, check and check

Monday 5-5

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Are y'all out in this rain? The 3 peas have been bringing puddles in and out...
I felt super cranky this weekend. It was one of those things where I just wanted an hour of peace, and we had packed extended fam b-days, early Mother's Day, etc.
Went for Mexican food with Old Bear's brothers and families, and I hear Athena about the chips! This happened to be a super awesome restaurant too! Ahh! I used all my flex points and ran home to walk so I could use those act. points too. My ext. family was getting on my nerves, and had nothing substantial to talk about, so I found myself eating and talking to my kids and nieces and nephews, who were actually more interesting than the adults! Old Bear agreed, and was ever the diplomat...
Today is a new day, and I'm hopeful to use my shield against the pesky enemy's arrows.

We have returned - Monday, May 5

It was a good weekend. I can't believe I am saying that. I had decided to just take things as they come and not try too hard to make things happen. I ate right most of the weekend. I did not overeat nor did I eat over stress.

On the way up, I was telling Honey that I felt like I had a roaring lion in my stomach and that I could not calm it except with food. We talked about it and I got a healthy snack and we prayed about. The lion got quieter. It did not dawn on me until I was working on my CBS study that Satan has been compared to a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. What a revelation for me.

We got home in time for me to go to my OA meeting last night and I really needed it. To know I am not the only one who struggles on a daily basis with this issue is so helpful. To know this can be arrested, not cured, but arrested is comforting.

I learned I can not eat Mexican food in control, let me add expecially the chips that come before the meal. I need a better plan for this type of meal as I know it will happen again. Fortunately, this was Oklahoma Mexican food (The Mom knows what I am talking about) so the beans and rice were not the greatest.

Today I have a ton of errands to do. I need to get going. I will post again tonight about today. I have already planned my food for the day and I can't wait to post tonight. I love you all and could feel your prayers for my behalf this weekend. That is truly a blessing to know you all!!!

Love you,
Athena

Check In - 5/4

Feeling very whiny & ick this evening. Clearly didn't eat enough good food today & I'm out of all my "eat at the end of the day" filler foods. Not good. Not good. My grouchiness came unleashed as I was completely disgusted with all the testoterone-driven men/boys in my house. I actually burst into tears because someone passed gas (loudly) in the kitchen.

1. Interesting morning at church.
2. 25 of 29 pts
3. Walk around neighborhood & working with P1 on riding a bike (word to the wise, don't wait until a child is 7 yrs & 4 1/2 feet tall to teach him to ride a bike. poor thing doesn't have the right muscle strength for pedaling).
4. Water, synthroid & vitamin - done

Here's to a bright & shining Monday morning.

Happy weekend!

Hope everyone got to be out enjoying this beautiful day. Pretty busy last few days--finding that I haven't been eating much during the day, then getting very hungry at night. Working on that! Trying not to let the busyness of life to take away from those times I need to focus inward.
Hugs to all, have a blessed Sunday.
1. Bible study, journaling, praying
2. 30/26 + 4 activity points
3. the gym, sweating it out!
4. water, not enough, vitamin

Check In - 5/2

Evening, all. I hope you are off to a great weekend - or for Athena, at least a tolerable one.

DH & I got to attend the 1st grade poetry cafe' at P1's school this afternoon. P1 read his original poem, "Campfires" and did a great job. DH tho't it was interesting because he doesn't think P1 has ever been around a real campfire.

1. Read daily devotion. Needed more time tho'.
2. 24 of 29 points.
3. Walking & arm exercises with weights.
4. Water, synthroid & vitamin - good.

Blessings!

Thursday, May 1

I am stressing about this weekend. Things are not always peaceful. I want them to be and enjoy our trip. I am going with a positive, take what comes attitude and prayerfully asking God to give me the grace to love them no matter what. I may get my feelings hurt but I will not show it.

Today, I wanted to overeat. I really did. I kept catching myself trying to eat a bit of this and a bit of that. Then I would catch myself. I baked a ham last night and we had it for dinner. I have realized ham is one of my binge foods. I love the combination of smoky, salty and tender meat. It is not the lunch meat kind of ham but a good old fashioned smoked shank.

1.read my Bible when I woke up, Bible Study today, sang praise, prayed, bought a new praise CD with lots of great music
2. 36 of 32 (it was that extra ham)
3. Hike in the woods with Butch, Sundance, and Hopalong,
4. Vitamin and not enough water. (more than in the past but not as much as I have gotten use to)