I'm feeling really proud of myself...I cooked chicken spaghetti "from scratch" this week. Then I realized...I didn't make that pasta, and where it called for cream of celery soup...well I didn't make that. Rotel? I guess I could have cut up my own tomatoes, jalapeno and all the other stuff but did I? No...I also didn't make my own Velveeta cheese. I DID boil that chicken right down to nothing and de-bone it all by myself. And I sauteed the red peppers and onion to perfection...but for now I'll have to settle for "semi-scratch" I'm not woman enough to cook from scratch!
On another note, I do seem to be on a roll walking. Walked Sunday with the dog, Monday with the EF and last night with my regular walking partner BP. Today it is raining but fear not...I have a tread mill. No excuses for me allowed.
Unfortunately, cookies called my name yesterday and I caved. However, SONIC was SHOUTING...but I kept on driving!
Hope all of you are doing well on your journey. I'm going for sugar free and calorie restricted from this point on...nuts may be sugar free but at the end of the day when I've eaten three different cans...the waistline moves in the wrong direction!
Today we were invited to attend a reception for parents of/and students meeting criteria for designation as an "Arkansas Scholar." WOW...I"m thinking. FirstChild is such a great student!!! I'm so proud of her. And those things are still true but did you know that for this designation, a student only has to have a 2.0? Oh and they have to be in attendance 95% of the school days from Freshman day one to Seniors last day and taking the core curriculum (not smart core mind you...core). Isn't that pretty much the criteria for graduation? I was surprised at the big deal made of this designation...then they told us out of the entire sophomore class (300+ students) only 78 qualified at this time....that's only about 26% of the students. Attendance must really be an issue.
This is something I cannot comprehend...what do students do during the day if they are not going to school? And where are their parents? Who let's these kids NOT go to school? Aren't they required by law to attend school until they are 18? What's going on?
I just have to say how thankful I am for my upbringing...my parents instilled from day one that EVERY DAY...you go to school. You had to be puking on their shoes or running a very high temperature to miss school. And then we were told, at about 14, you better get a job if you want to go to college...and the flip side of that is YOU WILL BE GOING TO COLLEGE! They had three of us in college at the same time. It's nice being raised in a home where you never had to make a decision about going to school...you just WERE!
So for those of you who are parents...have high expectations of your kids...and work to help them fulfill those expectations.
Lord I just pray for those kids who have fractured home lives. I pray peace and comfort for them. I pray that somewhere somehow they'll meet You and come to know Your love and unconditional acceptance of who they are. I pray for those kids that You'll put someone in their lives who provide godly standards then give them the tools needed to succeed in life. Lord I pray for the parents of these kids who find school attendance a challenge. Let them put aside their own selfishness and stretch and motivate their children to be the very best that they can. Lord you are a Holy God and love us unconditionally...but at the same time, you have set standards for us...to love one another as you love us. Help us Lord to be your hands and feet at all times to those who need us. In Jesus name...
DLG
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
First Days
Today is Sunday...it is the First day of the week...the first day of the rest of your life...the first day for doing it all completely right (or at least one thing)!!
If you are just joining us, or you fell off the wagon this week. I encourage you to get back on today. It is beautiful outside...get out and walk (that one is particularly for me)!
Commit today to what God has called you, in order to be the best He has for you. Put your failings behind you - under the blood - and move on.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you...
God has a great plan for your life and it doesn't include being lazy and lacking self discipline (those are for me too).
WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS US!!!
Lord let us lean on you this week to accomplish Your will in our lives. We love and adore You and thank You so much for Your Son. It is in His name we ask these things.
DLG
If you are just joining us, or you fell off the wagon this week. I encourage you to get back on today. It is beautiful outside...get out and walk (that one is particularly for me)!
Commit today to what God has called you, in order to be the best He has for you. Put your failings behind you - under the blood - and move on.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you...
God has a great plan for your life and it doesn't include being lazy and lacking self discipline (those are for me too).
WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS US!!!
Lord let us lean on you this week to accomplish Your will in our lives. We love and adore You and thank You so much for Your Son. It is in His name we ask these things.
DLG
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Fruit-Fruit- and More Fruit
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Guide:
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients. Many are excellent sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate or potassium. They are low in fat and sodium and high in fiber. The Food Pyramid suggests 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. One serving of vegetables can be:
Hmmm....somewhere else I read that you were supposed to have 5 fruits a day. This sounds much more doable!! Today I have had at least 3 servings of fresh fruit so I'm counting that as a success!! I am still sugar free!!! But I did not walk tonight, no bible study so far and the kids had to forage for themselves tonight while I went out with my sweetheart.
Someone asked me what I meant by sugar free...basically I mean no sweets of any sort, no white rice, bread or pasta and no potatoes. That's a good start for me. I did this last year from about March to December and I remember thinking "I don't eat that much pasta" until I actually gave it up, I didn't think I did. Then I got to looking at all my recipes and I realize, actually I do. And my favorite restaurant is Olive Garden where I love the PASTA! Oh well...it has not been as hard to give up as sweets.
My goal is first and foremost to not have to take medication for diabetes. I had gestational diabetes with both my kids and obesity runs in my family. Obviously I'm a prime candidate. I have had my blood checked every year since my last child's birth and began seeing a problem several years ago. Have been able to keep it somewhat controlled with diet and exercise but last March it was looking bad. The Dr. wanted to start three different medicines and I declined!!!
Most of you know me well enough to know I'm fairly blunt and I just told him we are not going to treat the symptoms. You have to help me treat the cause...weight. So with an appetite suppressant (1 medicine vs three) and my GREAT walking buddy...I was able to lose 43 lbs last year. I've slacked off on walking and watching my diet and the weight is thinking about coming back but my blood work still looks good. I still have another 30 lbs to loose to get me within what I consider a normal weight for me (what I weighed before I gained 20 lbs my first year of marriage and then two kids). It's what I weighed until I was about 30 yrs of age...yes I know that is still 20 year ago but I'm not shooting for my college weight now am I?
Now the kicker with the fruit thing is to not always choose the most calorie rich fruit....we'll see.
Lord I thank you for the many wonderful fruits and vegetables you have provided us with. I thank you for LE's victory over french fries and my popcorn free movie date. Thank you Lord for your Son. Bless us Lord as we exercise the FRUITS of the Spirit...Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness, Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness and SELF CONTROL! You have filled us with your Holy Spirit and we call on His Fruits for our life. In Jesus name...
DLG
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients. Many are excellent sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate or potassium. They are low in fat and sodium and high in fiber. The Food Pyramid suggests 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. One serving of vegetables can be:
- 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
- 1/2 cup of other vegetables, cooked or raw
- 3/4 cup of vegetable juice
- One medium apple, orange or banana
- 1/2 cup of chopped, cooked or canned fruit
- 3/4 cup of fruit juice
Hmmm....somewhere else I read that you were supposed to have 5 fruits a day. This sounds much more doable!! Today I have had at least 3 servings of fresh fruit so I'm counting that as a success!! I am still sugar free!!! But I did not walk tonight, no bible study so far and the kids had to forage for themselves tonight while I went out with my sweetheart.
Someone asked me what I meant by sugar free...basically I mean no sweets of any sort, no white rice, bread or pasta and no potatoes. That's a good start for me. I did this last year from about March to December and I remember thinking "I don't eat that much pasta" until I actually gave it up, I didn't think I did. Then I got to looking at all my recipes and I realize, actually I do. And my favorite restaurant is Olive Garden where I love the PASTA! Oh well...it has not been as hard to give up as sweets.
My goal is first and foremost to not have to take medication for diabetes. I had gestational diabetes with both my kids and obesity runs in my family. Obviously I'm a prime candidate. I have had my blood checked every year since my last child's birth and began seeing a problem several years ago. Have been able to keep it somewhat controlled with diet and exercise but last March it was looking bad. The Dr. wanted to start three different medicines and I declined!!!
Most of you know me well enough to know I'm fairly blunt and I just told him we are not going to treat the symptoms. You have to help me treat the cause...weight. So with an appetite suppressant (1 medicine vs three) and my GREAT walking buddy...I was able to lose 43 lbs last year. I've slacked off on walking and watching my diet and the weight is thinking about coming back but my blood work still looks good. I still have another 30 lbs to loose to get me within what I consider a normal weight for me (what I weighed before I gained 20 lbs my first year of marriage and then two kids). It's what I weighed until I was about 30 yrs of age...yes I know that is still 20 year ago but I'm not shooting for my college weight now am I?
Now the kicker with the fruit thing is to not always choose the most calorie rich fruit....we'll see.
Lord I thank you for the many wonderful fruits and vegetables you have provided us with. I thank you for LE's victory over french fries and my popcorn free movie date. Thank you Lord for your Son. Bless us Lord as we exercise the FRUITS of the Spirit...Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness, Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness and SELF CONTROL! You have filled us with your Holy Spirit and we call on His Fruits for our life. In Jesus name...
DLG
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Making Progress
Whoo Hoo!!!!! Kinda proud of myself...don't laugh now...36 hours sugar free!!!! YAY me! And according to how I wrote my first goal in "Exposing Me" I've totally conquered that one. I've actually walked 2 hours and It's not even March yet. Obviously that goal should say 30 minutes PER DAY minimum between now and June 19 - Oh Well!
So for day 3 (Feb 15)
Goal # 1 - Walk 30 minutes a day - flopped
Goal # 2 - live sugar free YAY!!!!! Good job
Goal # 3 - COOK nutritiously - not too bad
Goal # 4 - read the bible to know God more...flopped (though I did do 1 1/2 hours of study in the bible this morning before going to bible study...does that count for today at least?)
I'll just have to tell you that on Goal # three...I keep redefining "nutritious." I see this goal as having several mini-goals underneath it.
At lunch I was so very proud of myself for cooking fried okra for my husband...then I realize, if I was really cooking from scratch, I would not have bought pre-breaded okra. However, changing a whole mindset, not to mention lifestyle will take some time! And don't worry...we get fried food about three times a year. I want fried okra, chicken fried steak and/or Popeye's fried chicken about every three or four months so I fry away then just get back on the wagon.
One of the first lifestyle changes I'm trying to implement is more fruit and vegetables in our diet. And no, potatoes are not vegetables...they are a bread (something I cannot get my husband to agree to!). So this week, we have had blueberries, apples, oranges and grapes for breakfast and lunch. Do you know how hard it is to get 5 whole servings of fresh fruit in a days time is? (And how expensive? We are already out of fruit and I need to go get more.) Maybe you all do better than I but for breakfast, we'll have one apple sliced and one orange peeled for the 4 of us and there is always enough left for the kids to take in their lunch. There is no way an apple and orange divided by 4 is a full serving...especially with leftovers...much less 2 or three. Yet breakfast is the easiest meal for me to get fruits in. I will munch on grapes all day if they are left on the counter but then I may eat them all in one day. Not very budget friendly that habit.
Any suggestions?
O.K. I'm new to this blog stuff...do I get to ask you all questions? If so...How are all of you doing?
Lord, as several women have committed to improving our health through nutrition, we just want to ask for continued strength and focus. Remind us Lord that you created a wonderful working machine - our bodies - and that it is our responsibility to take care of it and keep it in good condition so that we might fulfill it's purpose. But Lord, let's face it some of our desire is just about looking good. Please give each of us a reasonable expectation for our bodies based on the way you created each of us. In Jesus Name...AMEN
DLG
So for day 3 (Feb 15)
Goal # 1 - Walk 30 minutes a day - flopped
Goal # 2 - live sugar free YAY!!!!! Good job
Goal # 3 - COOK nutritiously - not too bad
Goal # 4 - read the bible to know God more...flopped (though I did do 1 1/2 hours of study in the bible this morning before going to bible study...does that count for today at least?)
I'll just have to tell you that on Goal # three...I keep redefining "nutritious." I see this goal as having several mini-goals underneath it.
- a. Eating at home instead of eating out
- b. Eating meals instead of munchies
- c. Cooking
- d. Cooking parts of the meal either from scratch or minimally processed
- e. Cooking a whole meal from scratch
- f. Cooking every meal from scratch
At lunch I was so very proud of myself for cooking fried okra for my husband...then I realize, if I was really cooking from scratch, I would not have bought pre-breaded okra. However, changing a whole mindset, not to mention lifestyle will take some time! And don't worry...we get fried food about three times a year. I want fried okra, chicken fried steak and/or Popeye's fried chicken about every three or four months so I fry away then just get back on the wagon.
One of the first lifestyle changes I'm trying to implement is more fruit and vegetables in our diet. And no, potatoes are not vegetables...they are a bread (something I cannot get my husband to agree to!). So this week, we have had blueberries, apples, oranges and grapes for breakfast and lunch. Do you know how hard it is to get 5 whole servings of fresh fruit in a days time is? (And how expensive? We are already out of fruit and I need to go get more.) Maybe you all do better than I but for breakfast, we'll have one apple sliced and one orange peeled for the 4 of us and there is always enough left for the kids to take in their lunch. There is no way an apple and orange divided by 4 is a full serving...especially with leftovers...much less 2 or three. Yet breakfast is the easiest meal for me to get fruits in. I will munch on grapes all day if they are left on the counter but then I may eat them all in one day. Not very budget friendly that habit.
Any suggestions?
O.K. I'm new to this blog stuff...do I get to ask you all questions? If so...How are all of you doing?
Lord, as several women have committed to improving our health through nutrition, we just want to ask for continued strength and focus. Remind us Lord that you created a wonderful working machine - our bodies - and that it is our responsibility to take care of it and keep it in good condition so that we might fulfill it's purpose. But Lord, let's face it some of our desire is just about looking good. Please give each of us a reasonable expectation for our bodies based on the way you created each of us. In Jesus Name...AMEN
DLG
Monday, February 14, 2011
Day 2 - Not so good
Wow...I've only just started this journey and today I have to tell you I'm a semi-failure. I can't even blame it on valentines day - though I would like to!!!
First let me tell you of my success - I read the whole book of Esther last night. We are studying Esther in Sunday School through Beth Moore and she just brought me to tears in the video. Beth painted such a picture of Esther and being on orphan that I was literally crying before it was done. I've never been afraid of dying. I've often talked to Jesus about it...if he was ready for me, I was ready for Him. However, I never wanted to leave my kids behind. Not because I didn't want to be without them...because I didn't want them to be without me. Now, after Beth's lesson, I have to say I REALLY don't want to leave my kids. If He's ready for me, I just want Him to be ready for all of us. Anyway, after the lesson, I just had to read more, I had to read how her story ended. I knew a little about it because I've been in church for the last 30 years but had never read the book from front to back. It's a good read. If you have never read it, do so. Beth's point - and a good one - was that our destiny (our purpose) that God has for our life, is completely tied to our history. What God allowed to happen in our lives has shaped us into the servant He needs. It was very powerful.
So I completed Goal 4 last night. Wait a minute, that counts for yesterday...hmmm. How am I doing TODAY?
1)Walk daily - well not so far (my walking partner is not available tonight...anyone else? PLEASE??? Don't make me walk with the EN (Exercise Nut - my husband...I think I'll change that to Fiend...Exercise Fiend...yeah..that's a better description - not fRiend mind you...FIEND)
2) live sugar free - well except for that one lingering box of chocolate covered almonds from the candy sale...doing O.K. (and those are all OUT OF THE HOUSE NOW) I did PURPOSEFULLY not go to Sonic - and whether you all know it or not, that is a check in the victory column in my book. Sonic calls me when I drive by on the way to...well, anywhere.
In 2007 I went to Shake the Weight and did shakes for 6 or 7 months to loose weight. I Lost 25 pounds and was very excited. Recently I bought some of the fixings to make shakes at home and this morning got to looking at the container. Ingredient # 2 FRUCTOSE! Isn't that kind of defeating the purpose??? Then after FRUCTOSE was a whole long list of ingredients I couldn't even pronounce - which negates my goal # three - healthful, nutritious food. I'm convinced that eating foods closer to nature (whole, fresh or frozen) is the best way. Guess I'll have to ditch that breakfast idea. I can't be sugar free drinking shakes made with FRUCTOSE.
Goal # 3 - tonight we are having fresh squash (well as fresh as it comes from Wal-Mart) and onions roasted...roasted potatoes and a pork roast. Probably with some peas or beans too. Wow...I've got a lost of roasting to do!! Unfortunately, I've had that pork roast since before I committed to cooking from scratch and healthful so....I just have to use it, I can't toss it...food is tooooooooo expensive. Fortunately, I used to buy the flavored ones so it will taste GREAT!!
4 - reading from my bible...Well my bible reading/studying time has always been at night so I'll have to fill you in tomorrow.
I will probably just fill you in on my goal progress in future after the fact...cause it will be easier. The Exercise Fiend doesn't really like me on the computer when he's home...he wants my undivided attention. Which is a great thing from the one I love!!
Lord I pray that you will strengthen my friends who are committed to going sugar free (or at least eating healthier) and giving them opportunities for success. I lift up LE, MN, CH, and DP to you at this time. Strengthen their resolve, remove temptation and surround them in your love. In your son's holy name, AMEN
See you tomorrow. DLG
First let me tell you of my success - I read the whole book of Esther last night. We are studying Esther in Sunday School through Beth Moore and she just brought me to tears in the video. Beth painted such a picture of Esther and being on orphan that I was literally crying before it was done. I've never been afraid of dying. I've often talked to Jesus about it...if he was ready for me, I was ready for Him. However, I never wanted to leave my kids behind. Not because I didn't want to be without them...because I didn't want them to be without me. Now, after Beth's lesson, I have to say I REALLY don't want to leave my kids. If He's ready for me, I just want Him to be ready for all of us. Anyway, after the lesson, I just had to read more, I had to read how her story ended. I knew a little about it because I've been in church for the last 30 years but had never read the book from front to back. It's a good read. If you have never read it, do so. Beth's point - and a good one - was that our destiny (our purpose) that God has for our life, is completely tied to our history. What God allowed to happen in our lives has shaped us into the servant He needs. It was very powerful.
So I completed Goal 4 last night. Wait a minute, that counts for yesterday...hmmm. How am I doing TODAY?
1)Walk daily - well not so far (my walking partner is not available tonight...anyone else? PLEASE??? Don't make me walk with the EN (Exercise Nut - my husband...I think I'll change that to Fiend...Exercise Fiend...yeah..that's a better description - not fRiend mind you...FIEND)
2) live sugar free - well except for that one lingering box of chocolate covered almonds from the candy sale...doing O.K. (and those are all OUT OF THE HOUSE NOW) I did PURPOSEFULLY not go to Sonic - and whether you all know it or not, that is a check in the victory column in my book. Sonic calls me when I drive by on the way to...well, anywhere.
In 2007 I went to Shake the Weight and did shakes for 6 or 7 months to loose weight. I Lost 25 pounds and was very excited. Recently I bought some of the fixings to make shakes at home and this morning got to looking at the container. Ingredient # 2 FRUCTOSE! Isn't that kind of defeating the purpose??? Then after FRUCTOSE was a whole long list of ingredients I couldn't even pronounce - which negates my goal # three - healthful, nutritious food. I'm convinced that eating foods closer to nature (whole, fresh or frozen) is the best way. Guess I'll have to ditch that breakfast idea. I can't be sugar free drinking shakes made with FRUCTOSE.
Goal # 3 - tonight we are having fresh squash (well as fresh as it comes from Wal-Mart) and onions roasted...roasted potatoes and a pork roast. Probably with some peas or beans too. Wow...I've got a lost of roasting to do!! Unfortunately, I've had that pork roast since before I committed to cooking from scratch and healthful so....I just have to use it, I can't toss it...food is tooooooooo expensive. Fortunately, I used to buy the flavored ones so it will taste GREAT!!
4 - reading from my bible...Well my bible reading/studying time has always been at night so I'll have to fill you in tomorrow.
I will probably just fill you in on my goal progress in future after the fact...cause it will be easier. The Exercise Fiend doesn't really like me on the computer when he's home...he wants my undivided attention. Which is a great thing from the one I love!!
Lord I pray that you will strengthen my friends who are committed to going sugar free (or at least eating healthier) and giving them opportunities for success. I lift up LE, MN, CH, and DP to you at this time. Strengthen their resolve, remove temptation and surround them in your love. In your son's holy name, AMEN
See you tomorrow. DLG
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Exposing Me
Hello, If you are reading this, you are a true friend. I decided to start this blog to gain support and accountability for several things. I invited you to read so you'll pray for me...and because I'm not too afraid you'll mock me.
I begin this journey at 50 years of age. A friend suggested I start a blog but it feels like I'm just exposing myself. So if you find out things about me you didn't know...sorry. Hope you will still love me.
Tonight I'm motivated to share my need to set goals, tell you about them, get you to pray for them and hold me accountable.
Goal # 1 - Walk at least 30 minutes between now and June 19. You see on June 19th 2011 we're going on a cruise. Over the past 3 years I've been able to loose around 60 lbs by walking and skimping on the calories. Well, let's be honest...sometimes I skimp - sometimes I feast. But if I'm going to cruise, I really want to look "normal" in a bathing suit...well at least as "normal" as possible. I'll probably never have a waist again, and I've found that as I loose weight...I loose my butt. There's nothing normal about being wider in the shoulders than the bottom...for a woman anyway. However, waistlines are normal...wish I could get one.
Goal # 2 - Be sugar free...at least mostly sugar free. No candy, no cakes, no pies, puddings or pastries of any sort - no pasta, no potatoes, no rice or white bread. I have to have fruit. I know there is sugar in fruit, but at least God put it there.
Goal # 3 - Cook more healthful nutritious foods for my family...yes, some from scratch- And try to make them like it!!!
Goal # 4 - Read my Bible daily...I know...you all already thought I did that right? Sorry...now you know something you probably wish you didn't. I do love to read, but I generally prefer romance or fiction. When I read my bible, I'm usually reading to complete my Sunday School or Bible Study lesson...not just because I want to know God better. So pray God gives me that desire to just know Him!
So those are my four goals for the time being. I'll probably adjust and tweak or add to and subtract from as time passes. I just wanted to put it out there so I can tell you daily what I did! Let me start with this weekend:
February 12 -
February 13 -
Now see...don't you think this blog will just be sooooo interesting to read daily?? I'm joking. I'll try to make things interesting but I just want to be accountable somewhere. If you don't want to read...no biggie. But if you will (and pray for me too) and harass me (gently) when I fail...you will be a good friend.
DLG
I begin this journey at 50 years of age. A friend suggested I start a blog but it feels like I'm just exposing myself. So if you find out things about me you didn't know...sorry. Hope you will still love me.
Tonight I'm motivated to share my need to set goals, tell you about them, get you to pray for them and hold me accountable.
Goal # 1 - Walk at least 30 minutes between now and June 19. You see on June 19th 2011 we're going on a cruise. Over the past 3 years I've been able to loose around 60 lbs by walking and skimping on the calories. Well, let's be honest...sometimes I skimp - sometimes I feast. But if I'm going to cruise, I really want to look "normal" in a bathing suit...well at least as "normal" as possible. I'll probably never have a waist again, and I've found that as I loose weight...I loose my butt. There's nothing normal about being wider in the shoulders than the bottom...for a woman anyway. However, waistlines are normal...wish I could get one.
Goal # 2 - Be sugar free...at least mostly sugar free. No candy, no cakes, no pies, puddings or pastries of any sort - no pasta, no potatoes, no rice or white bread. I have to have fruit. I know there is sugar in fruit, but at least God put it there.
Goal # 3 - Cook more healthful nutritious foods for my family...yes, some from scratch- And try to make them like it!!!
Goal # 4 - Read my Bible daily...I know...you all already thought I did that right? Sorry...now you know something you probably wish you didn't. I do love to read, but I generally prefer romance or fiction. When I read my bible, I'm usually reading to complete my Sunday School or Bible Study lesson...not just because I want to know God better. So pray God gives me that desire to just know Him!
So those are my four goals for the time being. I'll probably adjust and tweak or add to and subtract from as time passes. I just wanted to put it out there so I can tell you daily what I did! Let me start with this weekend:
February 12 -
- Walked 1 hr with BP...got winded and we only did about 3/5 ths of what we used to walk.
- Was completely sugar free!!! YAY ME!
- TRIED to cook homemade bread and cinnamon rolls...flopped.
- Didn't read from my bible at all.
February 13 -
- Walked 50 minutes with JDG (my husband, to be known in future as the exercise nut or EN for short)...I think we actually walked further than BP and I did because his legs are VERY LONG...and he believes if I'm talking, I'm not working hard enough! That's why some of you ladies are going to have to help me out over the next few months and walk with me!!
- Goal 2 - flopped...chocolate fountains will kill that sugar free buzz every time!
- I ENCOURAGED eating out at lunch so I wouldn't have to cook...cooking from scratch is WORK, and lots of it. Then I made them eat left overs from the fridge. I'll start again tomorrow on the healthful, nutritious, from scratch meals!
- Well the night is young but so far I haven't read from my bible...I will before bed time.
Now see...don't you think this blog will just be sooooo interesting to read daily?? I'm joking. I'll try to make things interesting but I just want to be accountable somewhere. If you don't want to read...no biggie. But if you will (and pray for me too) and harass me (gently) when I fail...you will be a good friend.
DLG
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