Started doing the weight watchers program on July 12!
8 pounds lost to date! WOOOOO! I was in shock when I weighed in today. I thought I gained because (I pigged out at a retirement party yesterday) I wasnt looking at the second digit right. Derr!
A cousin had given Dh a couple of WW books a while back and I came across them while decluttering. God had been leading me to certain scriptures that stressed the importance of having a healthy body and how we should "offer your body as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God- this is your spiritual act of worship." Romans 12:12 1 So thats how I got the courage to do something about my weight.
Anyhow, self control is a fruit of the spirit. That's has been a HUGE factor in my success. Through God all things are possible.
Dh and I work out at Anytime Fitness. I think I'm addicted to working out. I never thought I would use the words"I'm going to workout." The membership will be expiring soon. :( We joined through Dh's previous employer. They charged our bank account this month, but who knows if they will charge us for another month. I *really* like this gym. Its small, private, and clean! New equipment. Screens at every treadmill/elliptical/bike. Very nice. In Aug, Dh's new gym membership kicks in with his present employer. Gold's Gym, I beleive. I don't think they allow spouses though. :( Boo hoo. I'll figure something out. Both gyms are 30 minutes away. Not the most convenient. I'm thinking about getting my own memership here in town. World Gym probably. They have child care. They dont quote fees online. I have to email them. They probably dont want to scare me off. That or invest in a piece of home equipment. Not sure if that would keep my attenion though. If I know that I am paying for something monthly, I think I am more likely to use it.
Ideally, I would like to workout 5 days a week. This week I worked out 3 times. I do 40 minutes of cardio. Dh is teaching me how to do arm curls and crunches. I'm a weakling! I have NEVER ever worked out intentionally and faithfully (my bad) before so my motto is slow and easy wins the race. With the rain, no babysitter, and our vacation-- I have been kinda off. I dont like being off.
Mygoal is to lose 20 by Thanksgiving. I can and WILL do it. When I put my mind to something, I stick with it and do it with passion.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
VBS! at The Door Christian Fellowship Church
We are having vacation bible school soon!
I am teaching the 9-12 year old class. There will be 2 of us working with the kids, so I should survive.
The theme is I am a child of God.
Starts August 6th - August 10th. 9:00am - noon.
I have to find some craft ideas for us to do based on characteristics of being a child of God.
I love a challenge, especially one that requires finding online resources. I live to research stuff online.
This is the biggest thing I have volunteered for at church. I have only done nursery 2 times a month. Should be exciting making new friends and working together for the kingdom of God.
I am teaching the 9-12 year old class. There will be 2 of us working with the kids, so I should survive.
The theme is I am a child of God.
Starts August 6th - August 10th. 9:00am - noon.
I have to find some craft ideas for us to do based on characteristics of being a child of God.
I love a challenge, especially one that requires finding online resources. I live to research stuff online.
This is the biggest thing I have volunteered for at church. I have only done nursery 2 times a month. Should be exciting making new friends and working together for the kingdom of God.
Schlitterbahn!
Wooooo!
Taking the kids to the #1 rated water park in the WORLD!
FUN in the SUN.
I just got done packing our stuff.
30% chance of rain. 70 percent chance it wont. I'm going with the better odds. :P
My cousins and I are taking the kiddos. 3 on 3. I like that ratio. I am a *freak* when my kids are around water. I panic and am very overprotective. Annoying overprotective.
Good thing is that they allow coolers inside the park. So happy I can pack our own lunch/snacks. I'm packing healthy food (fror me), so I wont totally blow my points. We'll save some money too. Concessions are always outrageous at amusement parks. $4.50 for a hot dog. Um, no thanks.
Anyhow. I'll update my dropshots with some photos later this week. I bought a waterproof camera. Not taking my digital. So I cant promise the best quality. :P
I think I am as excited as the kids. Cant sleep I am so anxious.
Taking the kids to the #1 rated water park in the WORLD!
FUN in the SUN.
I just got done packing our stuff.
30% chance of rain. 70 percent chance it wont. I'm going with the better odds. :P
My cousins and I are taking the kiddos. 3 on 3. I like that ratio. I am a *freak* when my kids are around water. I panic and am very overprotective. Annoying overprotective.
Good thing is that they allow coolers inside the park. So happy I can pack our own lunch/snacks. I'm packing healthy food (fror me), so I wont totally blow my points. We'll save some money too. Concessions are always outrageous at amusement parks. $4.50 for a hot dog. Um, no thanks.
Anyhow. I'll update my dropshots with some photos later this week. I bought a waterproof camera. Not taking my digital. So I cant promise the best quality. :P
I think I am as excited as the kids. Cant sleep I am so anxious.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
My TO DO LIST!
- Cut, and organize my coupons in my new clear pink coupon caddy. (in alpha order)
- Start a prayer journal
- list gymboree on eBay :(
- start school clothes shopping for my kindergartner
- pull the weeds from my front rose garden
- buy new mini blinds for ds window
- re-organize my kitchen cabinets
- rearrange my bedroom
- clean out entry closet, mostly seasonal items
- get a small bookshelf
- get an oil change
Thats enough for now. My goal to get all of this done? Hmmmm.... 1 week. Can she do it folks? :P
Thursday, July 5, 2007
My new hobby...
Stockpiling!
My First Stockpile Trip! (with pic)
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First off, I want to thank Angie for all the tips and inspiration!
I did, OK! for the first official trip coupon shopping, with the goal of getting my stockpile going. I even cleaned out a special closet just for the occasion.
I got:
Target
(4) 64OZ Motts Apple Juice for 1.57 each.. so with $1 off coupon each= ...57 cents each.
B1G1 Pepsi 2 Liters They are 99cents each, so 50 cents ea.
I wanted to try Pepsi Max first, before I stocked up. I plan on going evey few days for apple juice.
Walgreens:
not much luck there.
Our intitions were 9.99. Still would have been 6 off with coupons, but I passed. 4 dollars for something I didnt particularly want or need. I'm holding out for a better deal.
and the Pantene, no clearance.. and I forgot how Angie said to apply those coupons. so I passed.
I did, however, score on Secret Deoderant.
Clearanced for 99 cents, and I had a 50Cent off coupon.
I got 2 of those.
I know I really dont save THAT much money when taking the gas and time it takes. I'm looking at it more like a hobby. I cant spend like I used to, so I have to get creative. This is a perfect way to feed the need and not blow my budget in the process.
I cant wait to tell Dh. LOL! He'll be so proud of me.
The goods! All for around 4 bucks.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
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My First Stockpile Trip! (with pic)
« Thread Started on Today at 5:12pm »
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First off, I want to thank Angie for all the tips and inspiration!
I did, OK! for the first official trip coupon shopping, with the goal of getting my stockpile going. I even cleaned out a special closet just for the occasion.
I got:
Target
(4) 64OZ Motts Apple Juice for 1.57 each.. so with $1 off coupon each= ...57 cents each.
B1G1 Pepsi 2 Liters They are 99cents each, so 50 cents ea.
I wanted to try Pepsi Max first, before I stocked up. I plan on going evey few days for apple juice.
Walgreens:
not much luck there.
Our intitions were 9.99. Still would have been 6 off with coupons, but I passed. 4 dollars for something I didnt particularly want or need. I'm holding out for a better deal.
and the Pantene, no clearance.. and I forgot how Angie said to apply those coupons. so I passed.
I did, however, score on Secret Deoderant.
Clearanced for 99 cents, and I had a 50Cent off coupon.
I got 2 of those.
I know I really dont save THAT much money when taking the gas and time it takes. I'm looking at it more like a hobby. I cant spend like I used to, so I have to get creative. This is a perfect way to feed the need and not blow my budget in the process.
I cant wait to tell Dh. LOL! He'll be so proud of me.
The goods! All for around 4 bucks.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
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Rainy 4th
We didn't do anything spectacular for the 4th this year.
Rain, rain and more rain here lately.
The fireworks display was cancelled.
Dh had to work.
We went to church. Good service! Felt revived and refreshed after. It was a guest Pastor and he preached really well! Just what I needed to hear!
After that, we were on our way to Pizza Classics. I got a phone call from my sister saying that we should head to the hospital. One of my uncles passed away.He had cancer. I wasn't really close to him, but I wanted to be there for my mom and grandmother. We went to expressed our condolences and stayed there talking to family for a while. When someone passes, its amazing how we can all come together.
When we got home, Dh fired the fireworks we had. Mallory was scared, so she watched from the backseat of my Malibu. hehehehe! JP loved them. He kept saying "wicked awesome!" He thinks he's so cool! Then we did some snaps. You know those little white things you pop on the ground. Mallory liked those. She did 3 boxes of them.
That was it. Dh still owes me a BBQ though! ;)
Rain, rain and more rain here lately.
The fireworks display was cancelled.
Dh had to work.
We went to church. Good service! Felt revived and refreshed after. It was a guest Pastor and he preached really well! Just what I needed to hear!
After that, we were on our way to Pizza Classics. I got a phone call from my sister saying that we should head to the hospital. One of my uncles passed away.He had cancer. I wasn't really close to him, but I wanted to be there for my mom and grandmother. We went to expressed our condolences and stayed there talking to family for a while. When someone passes, its amazing how we can all come together.
When we got home, Dh fired the fireworks we had. Mallory was scared, so she watched from the backseat of my Malibu. hehehehe! JP loved them. He kept saying "wicked awesome!" He thinks he's so cool! Then we did some snaps. You know those little white things you pop on the ground. Mallory liked those. She did 3 boxes of them.
That was it. Dh still owes me a BBQ though! ;)
Um, Hi!
*blush*
Sorry I haven't blogged. I've been meaning to.
Things are going very well over here at the P*** household.
We're settling into a routine of staying home instead of the old working mom gig.
Dh started a new job, more pay.. less hours. We were blessed with that job, he wasnt even looking for a new job. The opportunity presented itself so we jumped on it.
Lots to tell. I email my mom every week and thought about copy and pasting some of those emails on here. That way I will keep my blog going. Just a thought, I'll see how it goes.
Sorry I haven't blogged. I've been meaning to.
Things are going very well over here at the P*** household.
We're settling into a routine of staying home instead of the old working mom gig.
Dh started a new job, more pay.. less hours. We were blessed with that job, he wasnt even looking for a new job. The opportunity presented itself so we jumped on it.
Lots to tell. I email my mom every week and thought about copy and pasting some of those emails on here. That way I will keep my blog going. Just a thought, I'll see how it goes.