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It has been a challenging month here in the land of Nod. Courtney's current health challenges consume a lot of my physical time and mental energy. Hubby's new schedule is not really helping me but I knew that was going to be the case. J is busy with classes doing what he is supposed to be doing. So at the end of the day it's me and my girl. For the first few weeks we did OK.
Then I was handed another challenge. This time with my own health. Not to worry, it is not doom and gloom news but more like get off your large Irish/German backside and take your life back news. I am not a small woman. I have battled my weight for the last 20 years. I have talked about that battle before here in cyberspace. My love for good food is well documented here as well. My love for exercise however is somewhat non-existent. OK, let's be honest...I absolutely hate it!
So what's a girl to do when the doc sits her down and says "Sistafriend, things have got to change!" I would like to say that I made a plan and got to work. Instead I made a batch of oatmeal cookies for my honey's office. That's what I do when stress comes my way...I bake. You can only imagine how many dozens of cookies have been baked, how many pies, tarts and cakes. There has been a LOT of stress in my life over the past 17 years!
Well my friends, that will not solve this problem. There was a time in youth that I loved competetive sports. I danced for thirteen years and used to obsess about arabesques. I need to dig down deep and rediscover that drive and passion. Only hours of sweat and an elevated heart rate will accomplish what needs to happen along with good clean eating.
Speaking of eating...apparently size does matter. Portion size that is! I have spent the last ten days weighing my food to learn what proper portion size really is. Now, I am not a stupid woman. I have spent a lifetime learning different cooking and baking techniques and loving food. However, there are times when you need to get back to the basics. Back to simplicity. Back to what really matters. For me that means that I have to put myself on the "to-do" list of life. I realize that I am the core of this family and if the core is a jelly filled donut...it's gonna get real ugly when the WEIGHT of life smacks that donut to the ground! Just think of the clean-up! YIKES!
So let the reality check begin! I can actually say that I am looking forward to this Extreme Life Makeover. It will not be easy and I am sure you will hear all about every sweaty painful moment. My Dad used to say that I was at my best when I leaped and then figured out how I was going to land. He used to tell me to trust that inner voice because it was God's way of telling me to shape up and figure it out.
Well that voice is screaming right now. It's telling me to leap and figure it out. As with all things in my life...Baby, it's gonna be a hell of a ride!
So here is to health and happiness and a good hard workout!
Blessings and Grace,
Mary
7 comments:
Good for you, Mary! I started walking and watching my portion sizes two years ago. I lost 25 pounds and found tons of energy. Now I'm running. You can do it!
CONGRATS on a new change. We WILL be here for you every step of the way! You can inspire us too. I don't do enough good either!
Much love sweetie!
I am right there with you. Went to the diabetic clinic and was told that if I don't keep losing that 'baby' weight (well, I have about 8 pounds to go but lots more on top of that), then diabetes is coming my way and it won't be pretty. I MUST exercise 5-6 times a week and I MUST control my portion size and keep track of carbs. I go back in 6 months IF my 2 hour glucose test next week is o.k. IF not, then things will get even more interesting in my life.
There are no short cuts on this one, as you well know. I will be your 'control' buddy if you want. We both need to have more self-control in reference to portion size and get off those duffs and walk/do weights.
Are you with me?!!??!!!??!!
XO,
Anne
Maurisa and Violin Mama - thanks for the encouragement. I need all I can get.
Anne - my friend I am right with you! Just call me "control buddy #1". Here's to moving out butts to better health and fitness! Go team go!
I've struggled with weight for ohhh about 18 years; yikes! Yep, I really really like food (I'm German too). It seems growing up food was always plentiful, especially treats. So, for this Lent, I decided to start listenting to God telling me to think about what I eat. So, it's interesting to me what you wrote about your Dad, saying to listen to God. Cool! I've lost a few, don't like scales, so some progress. Take care!
Lori - thanks for sharing. Keep listening to that inner voice my friend. We can do this one pound at a time. Curse those scales!! LOL!!
Right there with you. I am starting to walk tomorrow. Have been a little sad with a few family members in the hospital (very ill). Anyway, I need to totally trust in God. Thank you for the healthy recipes. This is what I need, too. Thank you for the updates. You are so positive and uplifting when I read your life. Thanks and God bless you and your family.
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