Must be doing something right....

At today's weigh-in, I was at 150 lbs.  YAY, ME!  I have lost 5 lbs this week alone!  That makes 14 in 3 months.  And my landlord said she hardly recognized me because of the weight loss (I haven't seen her in 3 months).  That was certainly nice to hear. 

Here's the link I promised...

Paul A Webster Memorial 5k Run/walk and One Mile Jay Jaunt (Family Fun Run)

Okay so, I found out that 5k is about 3.1 miles...  Sheesh!  I better start training, huh?  Went and got the Zumba Dance Party 2 for Wii the other day.  Hooking it up and trying it out today.  (It'll probably be a lot more fun OUT of the box, don'tcha think? lol...)  Gotta laugh at myself or life would be a lot tougher than it already is!  Was gonna work on my pond area today and get the soil ready for gardening because we've had really hot weather lately but, wouldn't ya know, it cooled off today.

Anyways, I digress...  About the 5k, I know for sure I can walk @ least a mile and 1/2, possibly even 2.  So, now I just have to work on getting my nerves settled and realize that the world out there is not as scarey as I have myself convinced that it is, and then get to training for the extra 1.1 mile that I'm not sure I'm able to do yet.

'Til tomorrow, have a good one...  (starting food diary on here again tomorrow).

Been awhile... again!

So, I haven't posted in awhile.  Haven't been really taking care of myself either.  But now I will be every day for sure because I made a promise to a very special person who I love with all of my heart, my niece Ericka.  There is a 5k coming up in honor of her cousin, Paul.  I told her that I would get healthy enough and brave enough to walk (not run... come on now, let's don't go overboard on this fat lady!! lol) in it because she promised me that if I would do it, so would she!  Just how far is 5k anyways, does anybody know?  At any rate, it'll be my first ever.  I will post the link to Paul's site as soon as I find it on my facebook wall.  I forgot to copy it before I came over here.  So, tomorrow will be the start of my walking to see how far I can walk without passing out... lol!  Just kidding... my foot will give out before my breath does.  I got a new tattoo and it is still sore.  Til tomorrow then!

YAY, ME! Small victories...

Well, I got out of bed for at least 1/2 the day today.  Even did the dishes and mopped.  Was rewarded by finding my rose bush had bloomed today.  Middle of winter, and my roses are still blooming!  Gotta love that. Only thought about him 2 or 3 times today (ok, plus now makes 4)...  Going to try to just think "I wish you well" whenever he pops into my head and do something to keep me busy so that I don't think anymore.  Still not enough calories today to sustain metabolism and fat burn, but I did make myself eat 2 poached eggs and a glass of Almond milk.  After the game, I'm going to play Wii with my son.  Hoping to burn some calories there.

24-Day Challenge, of sorts....

With Christmas right around the corner, I can't afford to purchase products.  However, I wanted to start the 24-Day Challenge with the others.  So I decided to do a little experiment.  I am taking my 24 days and exercising at least 30 mins every day, eating the Dr. Oz slim down plan, and taking better care of myself.  I will see how much weight I lose that way, compared to the other girls who are using Advocare.  Then, next month, I'll do my real 24-Day Challenge (with products) and gauge the difference in weight loss no products vs. products.  Wish me luck!  Day 1 down and did pretty good....

Almost a year later... best get on the ball!

Okay, so not only have I NOT "found myself again", I entered into yet another relationship that took my self esteem even further into the crapper!  I seem to keep attaching myself to men who I need to "fix", who basically do not want to be fixed and would just like to use and abuse me...

So, then I cry when it's over.  I ask God "why me?"  Guess what?  The answer to that question stares me in the face every day and I haven't recognized it until now.  It's simple...  I try to fix others so I don't have to acknowledge the fact that I am broken myself.  Maybe if I work on myself and leave these yahoos (that's what my sis calls them  lol) alone, I'll gain my confidence back.  Then maybe I'll feel good enough to find a man who doesn't need my type of "glue" and who'll be my partner instead of my project.  Maybe...  we'll see.  ON TO YEAR 2....

A Bit Off Subject: Illegal Immigrants... go home!

Hello!  I know I have been letting you follow my weight loss and self-improvement journey for these past few months but I am talking about a different subject today for school.  My "big idea" is to help America's economy by what I call "Closing the Lid on the Great Melting Pot."  Although it is not politically correct to say so, I believe that all states should adopt the law that Arizona's governor recently enacted and make it a crime to be in the United States without proper documentation (i.e. American citizen, green card, political refugee, or a valid visa such as student visa, work visa, or tourist visa... valid as in NOT EXPIRED).  In my opinion, there are not enough jobs to go around these days.  Therefore, the jobs that are being occupied by illegal immigrants would be freed up and available to legitimate citizens if all illegal immigrants were sent back to their country of origin.  Not only that, but our government can not afford to pay for these peoples' healthcare.  I think that our national debt would decrease substantially if all illegal immigrants were deported.  The problem is, how do we find them all?  I also am of the opinion that the fact that these illegals are working, but not paying taxes is tantamount to stealing for the United States government and every American taxpayer.  I like that this is a blog setting because I get to rant without sounding non-academic!