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I'm sure you all will be proud of me....it's 12:13 and I'm heading to bed! See ya tomorrow!

So What Do Ya Think?

Doing some experimenting...trying to find something I really like. Tell me what ya think. Don't be surprised if you come back and it's changed! =D

I'm Back!

Some of you may be asking, "Where have you been?" However, I've been asking "Where is everyone?!" lol The blogs that I follow haven't been updated in ages! UGH! Finally one was updated today...you know who you are! lol I've been here but not posting. Like everyone else, April has proved to be very busy! Easter services, schooling, gardening, homeschool convention and more. The weather has finally warmed up making life a little more enjoyable!

On the homefront- I've haven't been working really hard on the battle, but after an inspiring seminar at the convention I have renewed my "achievable" goals! For the first time I wrote a bucket list...and then I have my to do list. Both contain and item that says lose 5 pounds. I'm starting here...I've always worked towards small goals, but putting them down in writing seems to have helped. I keep thinking about "lose 5 pounds in two weeks" and I'm always reminded of my goal when I look at in on the sticky note on my desktop. Last night I did step aerobics with 8-in steps...don't think I've ever done a complete session on 8 inches! WooHoo!! Today after cleaning someone else's house (grrr) I had a very light lunch (apple with cashew butter) ran some errands, mowed the lawn and made dinner! Phew! I'm pooped but feeling accomplished!

Busy As Bees!

It's been a long week, but a good one! Been to church 4 nights this week, will be going again tomorrow night and Sunday. Looking forward to even more blessings from the Lord! Each day has been filled with making sure school is finished, completing chores around the house, ironing clothes, having dinner, getting out the door fully dressed in church attire and not being late!

Diet Woes.....well, this week hasn't been really good or bad. Still trying to make good choices, but with so much happening each day I'm just trying to be good and not getting down to the nitty gritty so to speak. Trust all will have a great Easter weekend!

Strange Day

Today was a strange day...not sure why but seemed different. Got off to a late start on everything. First things first, D comes in and tells me she wet the bed! My fault...didn't make her go tinkle immediately before bed last night....she had gone a prior to that but I guess it wasn't enough. :S Was on the phone longer than expected so we had a very late start on school. Meanwhile M starts coughing...sounding like he's ready to hack up a lung. He had stated sneezing last night so I'm thinking it might be a cold. With this unexpected turn of events, I quickly canceled the 10 children plus moms that were scheduled for a candle event at my house tomorrow. So with school finished I was free to do what I wanted...strange thought and feeling! So I started cleaning and doing whatever popped into my head, laundry, dishes, cleaned out some cupboards, cleaned bathroom, hung clothes, swept floors, straightened D's room and there's still more to do!

On the battlefront- honestly, didn't really track my points today. Just tried to keep my portions in control. I think I did ok.

Looking forward to tomorrow! More sunshine and some more spring cleaning! =D

Gotta Love Mondays! :S

It's Monday again. We're off to a decent start around here. Still have a lot to do though before heading to church tonight. Now that school is complete we'll have some lunch then off to Toys R Us for Matthew's birthday gift from Grammy and PaPa, then to the bank and then back home for hand dipped candle experiments, ironing church clothes and ....wow, I think that's it. =O Good thing we're having leftover lasagna (low fat veggie lasagna)!

On the front lines- off to a good start for the week. I was encouraged to put on my skirt yesterday and have it fit a little better than before. I'll take what I can get! lol Here's what I've had so far:

english muffin (light version) - 1pt

1 organic egg (cooked over easy with PAM only) 2 pts.

1 slice WW cheese - 1 pt

1 piece turkey bacon- 1 pt

Coffee- 0

Large (about 10 oz) water

Total- 5 pts. Considering how much yolk ran down my shirt, skirt and onto the floor when I bit into it, I wouldn't be surprised if it was 4 pts. instead! lol I know this seems a lot, but I've noticed if I eat a decent breakfast then I can go longer and maintain myself better. Also, as I was discussing with JoJo the other day, I need more protein in my diet. Eggs have a certain kind of protein that stick with you longer....I actually read this in my Fitness magazine.

Hope you're all having a great day! =)

Starting the Battle Over!

Ok, my resolve that I lost last night has returned and I'm starting over again. I've had breakfast and I preparing lunch- here's what I've got:

Breakfast:

Cream of wheat w/water, banana and syrup: 4 points

Coffee: 0 points

Lunch:

Portabello sandwich (1 piece bread) w/tsp olive oil, lettuce, onion: 2 pts =D

red bell pepper slices (instead of chips!): 0 pts. =D

diet cola

Total so far: 6 pts.