I survived! I lived through Christmas, and I am THRILLED! I had a wonderful evening on Christmas Eve, and the gifts we gave our children seemed to thrill them! WHEW! So, now that I have that stress out of the way...what is next on the schedule for Lindy?
Weight loss! This is a subject that I have long struggled with for 10 years! Shortly after I had my son I picked up some weight. I did manage to get really thin immediately after having him, but with my struggling 1st marriage and a new baby...food was comforting. Now, I find myself just eating stuff because it tastes or sounds good. I will eat when I am not even hungry! What is wrong with me? So, I thought that if I started blogging about this new adventure, that it would help hold me accountable.
Prior to my son, I had no weight problems. I was thin, and could eat anything. Now, if I smell something..it goes straight to my hips! AWESOME! I have scoliosis, and it is very painful. This weight is not helping that either.
My plan is simple. Absolutely no diet drugs, no special diets, and NO GIMMICKS!!! I need to change my lifestyle around. I plan on eating healthier things. If I slip up now and then, that is ok...but NOT like I have been doing! I absolutely have to get my bootie up and moving! I don't get enough excercise. I have some dumb bells, an excercise ball, stairs, and the floor. I do not need to break the bank for some gym membership that I won't use anyway.
Now, here is the kicker...I have to actually implement my plan! AAAHHHHH!!! I am going to though. I just turned 30 and I don't want to waste them being heavy. I was heavy all during my 20's and this is coming to an end. So, to those of you reading this...here we go on this adventure! I will not be journaling my meals and activities, but instead I will enter my thoughts, struggles, and accomplishments along this challenge. I figured that since this is an emotional struggle, that I do not need to "weigh" in to you all...but I will let you know how many lbs I drop.
Here we go.....
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Have a Nauseous Christmas
WARNING: This blog will not be grammatically perfect! If I remember to use the spell check, then everything will be spelled correctly.
My husband has a political blog that he LOVES doing daily. I thought that perhaps I could join in the fun. I created this to share my thoughts with others in hopes that it may help someone, or even make someone laugh. I don't know how funny I am, but please feel free to laugh at me. I am not at all offended! LOL :)
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On top of all of the religious questions I have about this holiday (which will be the topic of a future blog), my stomach is completely upset! I have too much to do and not enough time finish it all! I have 4 kids who's presents need wrapped, plus my family's presents, cards to sign & mail, bake cookies & candy, get the teacher & bus driver's gifts together, finish decorating my house, PLUS all of my normal household chores. On top of all of this, my husband's birthday is this Thursday! STRESS! I feel my stomach gurgling even more while typing this.
If this holiday is suppose to be about Christ's birthday, enjoying family, and giving, then why do I feel like vomiting?! I think that far too much emphasis is put on making sure our children get the "perfect" Christmas experience. Make sure you get your family the "perfect" gift, and don't forget to have every one's favorite foods. Heaven forbid we forget Lindy's favorite Spinach Pie!! That's right Mom, you don't have to make it if it is too much trouble. What happen to sitting around and realizing what we have and thank God for it? This is why my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It truly is not because my birthday is always around that time. I am at that age where they are not fun to have anymore. I LOVE Thanksgiving because my family gets together, eats tons of food, and then sits around and enjoys one another. There are no kids begging from the moment everyone has arrived if they can open their presents. The kids play, the men watch TV & talk, and the women chat together.
Well, I know that Thanksgiving is past, and I now have 10 whole days to get ready for this eventful and hectic holiday. I am preparing my stomach for all of the running around, fighting in the car cause someone forgot a present at home, then walking into grandma's pretending we are the perfect American family. Bring it on! Now, if you will excuse me...I need to find some Tums.
Merry Nauseous Christmas! :)
My husband has a political blog that he LOVES doing daily. I thought that perhaps I could join in the fun. I created this to share my thoughts with others in hopes that it may help someone, or even make someone laugh. I don't know how funny I am, but please feel free to laugh at me. I am not at all offended! LOL :)
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On top of all of the religious questions I have about this holiday (which will be the topic of a future blog), my stomach is completely upset! I have too much to do and not enough time finish it all! I have 4 kids who's presents need wrapped, plus my family's presents, cards to sign & mail, bake cookies & candy, get the teacher & bus driver's gifts together, finish decorating my house, PLUS all of my normal household chores. On top of all of this, my husband's birthday is this Thursday! STRESS! I feel my stomach gurgling even more while typing this.
If this holiday is suppose to be about Christ's birthday, enjoying family, and giving, then why do I feel like vomiting?! I think that far too much emphasis is put on making sure our children get the "perfect" Christmas experience. Make sure you get your family the "perfect" gift, and don't forget to have every one's favorite foods. Heaven forbid we forget Lindy's favorite Spinach Pie!! That's right Mom, you don't have to make it if it is too much trouble. What happen to sitting around and realizing what we have and thank God for it? This is why my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It truly is not because my birthday is always around that time. I am at that age where they are not fun to have anymore. I LOVE Thanksgiving because my family gets together, eats tons of food, and then sits around and enjoys one another. There are no kids begging from the moment everyone has arrived if they can open their presents. The kids play, the men watch TV & talk, and the women chat together.
Well, I know that Thanksgiving is past, and I now have 10 whole days to get ready for this eventful and hectic holiday. I am preparing my stomach for all of the running around, fighting in the car cause someone forgot a present at home, then walking into grandma's pretending we are the perfect American family. Bring it on! Now, if you will excuse me...I need to find some Tums.
Merry Nauseous Christmas! :)
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