I wanted to give an update on "pound loss". I have lost 13 lbs. Hope this is encouraging to you women...I have never entered the 120's (even when I was in super-duper shape at age 15, playing soccer 4x a week). But 135 is healthy for my height, age and activity level. I'm sure I could lose more if I worked at toning my abs and such, but I'm really not in the "power body" mindset these days.
I am currently back to wearing size 6! Isn't that wonderful? I went through my clothes in the garage the other day...it's like going shopping without spending money. Of course, my reward when all is done is to pick out some new stuff. I have not bought any new clothing for myself, except last month for my transition size. And those were 2 pairs of pants from the thrift store amounting to $15. Before I do that, I want to consult some sort of "professional" advice about the basics that should be in my closet. Anyway, whole nuther story.
So. I've been working out every.single.day. Except Sundays. No excuses. That has been hard, but I just pretend I'm one of the contestants on Biggest Loser. Hehe. Sometimes it works, and sometimes reality rules over imagination and I just have to GO. I usually run on the treadmill (about 4.5 to 5 miles) or elliptical machine for about 7 miles. As much as I can do in an hour. I tried the Step Sculpt class and I have to admit - I am NOT coordinated. Since I'm trying so hard to figure out the footwork, I'm unable to get my heart rate up and therefore, the class is a flump for me. I'm gonna try the spinning class again. It is kick butt hard!! But it feels great afterward. You lose about 700/800 calories per class.
And my eating. Yes, I've had to control it. Please understand, I LOVE food. I've just had to learn how to make the most out of my calories. I take in about 1632 calories a day. I've read you shouldn't go below 1400, but that number could be a tad high. Just never go below 1000! Your body cannot thrive healthily under that amount per day.
My challenge for the week? To cut out the mochas. I've discovered that tall decaf nonfat caramel macchiatos (doesn't come with whip) are only 140 calories. I am a coffee wimp, so my espresso must be sweet. But I'm just experimenting what cutting even those out will do for my body.
Wish me luck!
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For quite some time we walked around in fogs of darkest gray, wanting you to snuggle close, inside our arms to stay. Your loss was very sudden; a rug pulled from our feet. All the dreams we had for you were gone in death's defeat. Instead of coming home to us, you were born in Jesus' arms. Free from ol' sin nature's tug; safe from mischief's harm. Though we'd like to kiss your cheeks and put you down for bed, You are resting in God's heav'n, feasting on His Bread. See, life with us seems better than what you're experiencing now. We wanted you to thrill and thrive...yet God will teach you how. While we battle sickness, pain, and grief, you've conquered in the fight. And though you'll miss our earthly joy, you bathe in God's delight. We will miss you, precious gem, Amelia, Driven One. But your days ahead aren't sad; they're soaking up the Son. As our transient paths lead on, we'll treasure what's above. Disappointment in this life can't keep us from His love. We haven't seen or heard quite yet of what He has in store. But one day it will include joining you on Glory's shore. Until then we'll thank the Lord for a fresh day to breathe air, a chance to share the light of Truth; to laugh, to give, to care. We hope you know that Mom and Dad are oh, so proud of you...dancing, bowing, praising God...a perfect girl 'tis true. Thank you, Amelia, for your life has left us not the same. We still have questions why you left, but because you came...You've brought us closer to God's heart, You bring us to our knees. God's promises are dearer still. His grace has met our needs. Better to love deeply and lose than to not have loved at all. Your place behind our heart remains; engraved upon its wall. ~ Mom
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- Happily married for 11 years to my Best Friend and Love. Proud mom to our 4 children; 3 girls and a boy. We also have two angel babies. Amelia, stillborn and another little one who was miscarried. God is a God of second chances and the Creator of new life! I am a forever follower of Jesus, Lover of my soul. I also drink books, organization, bake, shop and hang out with friends. When not pregnant, I also like to work out like crazy. Life is good.
3 comments:
So I dont know if you would like it but its always worth a try...I found doing the "poor mans latte" which is really an americano with all the same flavoring in it so you could do a mocha but it is made with water instead of milk and then you just add your half and half ( I only do a splash)...sounds gross but it accually is quite satisfying...also cheaper :) I dont know you may not like it. So you would order a "mocha americano with a little room for cream" ;-) Give it a try you may be pleasently suprised :) When I switch to drinking thses instead of my white mochas I seem to do better in the weight loss catagory. I commend you though for how much you have lost that is GREAT keep up the good work!
Thanks, Shannon. I will definitely try it! Sounds like a nice compromise...I get my chocolate :)
thats a good idea. i should try that.
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