Fitness Challenge

Okay, well here goes nothin. I really must be desperate if I am even considering posting these pics. Ewwwwww. Just as Adrea said though, posting them will give me motivation to get movin so I can post some really great "after pics." Actually, I'm slightly tipsy right now or I probably wouldn't post these. Oh well, what's done is done!

So, I know my problem area is my thighs. I am a classic "pear shape." And as Hannah so sweetly put it tonight as she was taking these pictures for me, "You're not fat mommy, just your legs." Ah the honesty of a child!!

Taking measurements and weighing myself was also very disheartening. The only time I've ever been this heavy was when I was preggers with Faith. My numbers and goals are as follows, but really I am not going to put too much emphasis on losing "weight," but rather inches. I would be happy to be the weight that I am right now as long as the weight was muscle and not "jiggly wiggly," as the kids like to call it.

Current weight: 149 (ugh) Goal weight: 135
Waist: 31 inches Goal waist: 30 inches
Hips: 39 inches Goal hips: 38 inches
Thighs: 24 inches(sick) Goal thighs: 20 inches
Arms: 11 inches Goal arms: 9.5 inches

My current BMI (body mass index) is 23.3, which actually is not even considered overweight. Thank goodness; however, I would like to see it closer to 21, which is just more healthier and closer to the ideal for my 5'7" frame. I'm taking Adrea up on her 12-week time frame.

So, these are my goals, for those of you that care! If you don't, well then don't read my blog for a while cuz this will be a lot of what I will be blogging about for a while. I would definitely appreciate some support though, and I will happily support any of you that want to get on board!

Until next time.....

Just a thought!

Would anyone be interested in doing some sort of bloggers weight loss/get fit challenge? Doesn't have to be anything too big. Maybe just a place for those of us interested to report our goals and progress and maybe have some sort of "Biggest Loser" winner or something. As those of you who know me well know, this is a big issue for me, and it's obviously hard for a lot of us to accomplish our goals especially when we are not held accountable by anyone but ourselves. I figure if we were all in this together than maybe we could keep each other in check. Or try to come up with a prize great enough (of course, besides feeling/looking better) that would drive us all to try to attain it!!! Let me know your feelings on the matter.

*ALERT*

I figured I would let everyone know about a little problem I've been seeing on these blogs. If you ever see on your blog or anyone else's comment page an entry similar to "kazir" click here or here,
with the "here's" underlined, ABSOLUTELY DO NOT CLICK ON THE "HERE'S." This is a virus of some sort. I caught it from someone's blog already and was lucky enough to be able to repair it. The name will not always be "kazir," but it will be similar and will not be a name that you would recognize.

I repeat, these are not legitimate comments and will result in your computer contracting a virus.

Just givin you all a head's up!!!!!!!

Cancelled!

Just wanted to let you all know that I will be cancelling Noah's birthday party this year. We've decided, based on feedback all around and his behavior, that this is something we need to do in order to prove to him that we mean business.

We will, however, still be having Faith's 4th B-day party at Chuck E. Cheese on Sat April 12th. Hope to see you all there!!!!

xoxoxo

Time

This morning I had the privilege of spending some time with Uncle Dale. He invited me over to help him out by taking notes while the lady from hospice went over some things with him. Unfortunately, by the time I got there they were just about done going over everything. Uncle Dale was in such great spirits! He acknowledged that his moods are going up and down (of course, who could blame him), and said that he really hopes no one holds it against him. It's certainly hard to imagine how you would handle this personally, and today I got to spend time with a strong and positive man going through a very difficult situation. Uncle Dale sold his car because he realizes that he will not be able to drive, and he had me run him down to the licensing place to turn over the title. I know that was a very hard thing for him to do, considering that he just got his car back not too long ago, but he handled it so well.

In total, we spent about an hour together this morning, but it's an hour that I will totally cherish. I hope that I will be able to help him out in other ways over the coming months. Really, time and support is what he needs right now. I am so thankful to be able to give him both and will cherish the time I get to spend with him.

HELP!!!!

Okay, I have a question for all you mommies with children young and old. Even if I don't know you, feel free to chime in your opinion. I AM DESPERATE.

My son has a very hard time a lot of the time being respectful to adults, whether it's his parents or teachers, aunts/uncles (Morgan, I know you can vouch for this), etc.

I feel like we have tried everything and am now at the point where I am tempted to cancel his birthday party to let him know we are serious about his behavior.

What I'd like to know is what you all think about this type of punishment. Is it fair for us to take away his party?

Please help.

Party Time!

Okay, so this is me trying to get a jump on some party planning here. I am so terrible at it. And to top it all off, it's not just one party but two back to back. Yippee!!!! I decided this year that I just can't make Noah and Faith share a B-day party, it's just not fair.

So, that said, please reserve Saturday, April 5th on your calendars as a day to celebrate Noah's 9th birthday. We will be going to Roller Valley. I have yet to secure a for-sure time, but I will post again just as soon as I know. I imagine it will be in the early afternoon. All those with children old enough to skate please let me know if you will be attending so that we can have them paid for ahead of time. Sorry Mom's and Dad's you're on your own!

Also, Faith will celebrate her 4th birthday at, where else, Chuck E. Cheese! This will be Saturday April 12th at 4:00 pm. Pizza, cake, games, etc. for all kids.

These invitations are open to all family and friends who might read these blogs. Please let me know ASAP if you can attend either or both. Hope to see ya there!