smoothie love and weigh in

{N Her Shoes}

i love smoothies
and
i
lost
1
more
pound
yes!

stinking nervous

tomorrow is weigh in
stinking nervous

healthy and sane

{Healthy and Sane}

tears & moving on

Bad news...orthopedic says I have a meniscal/ACL tear and I need surgery. Good news...after I fully recover I can RUN again.

I have been working out at the gym a lot...taking it easy on the knee, though. And tonight, since getting the okay from the doc, I rode the stationary bike for 25 minutes...moderate pace...taking care of my knee. Five more days till weigh in. Nervous again. But, I CAN tell you this...I have had to move down in sizes. Good stuff!

Tomorrow night is my work party & I plan on enjoying the evening! Eat a little of ANYTHING I want. Some wine. I don't know what will happen with the dancing. I'm gonna want to but don't know about the knee. We'll see!

H a p p y W e e k e n d!

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

{SORRY, LOST RESOURCE}

Today, I hit the gym with a friend.
Worked out for an hour. Nice.

But as I sat on the bench at my son's soccer practice.
I felt like I was "sitting on the bench."
Watched people running around me & felt jealous.
I have to get better soon.
I have to run soon.
I have to lose weight.
I have to feel good.
I have to meet challenges I will set one day.
I have to, I have to.
Hey, nothing is impossible.

down, down, down

I was sooo worried about today's weigh in...after Thanksgiving & not running. I wasn't sure what to expect.

Ladies & gentlemen, I lost....3 more pounds. Oh yeah, Baby. A total of 20 pounds so far. I am so happy and excited about this journey I am on. I feel like I am finding me again, hence "Project Me."

I also made my way back to the gym tonight since I hurt my knee. I felt like I could handle it if I just took it easy & it was fine. Did a little core work & uppers...even sweat a little. Good stuff.

Now, I'm psyched for December 15th. Stick around people, good things are going to happen. Much <3 & :)

snack

{My Road to Weight Loss}

3 more days

{My Road to Weight Loss}
Three more days for weigh in.
And I'm nervous.
I don't expect much considering Thanksgiving passed & I haven't been able to run due to a knee issue.
But somehow, I'm still nervous.
Still eating good.
Still planning on moving as soon as I get the go ahead from the doc.
Still got my eye on the prize.
(Oh, and the pic. Yeah! Just thought is was a good idea for lunch & thought I'd share it. Stole it from Darci. Check out Darci's blog here. She lost 40 lbs. the right way...in only four months. Yeah, maybe I'll show some progress pics like her...one day.)

Thanksgiving

This year for Thanksgiving I went home as usual. Home being, Key West...where I was born & raised. The break was a good one & a bit sad at the same time.

Good...ate pretty well, considering...Thanksgiving...hello! Ate what I wanted, stopped when I was full. Ate pecan pie (my fav). I'm pretty proud of myself overall. Wasn't deprived & didn't overdo. And good, also, because I was able to spend time with my family.

Bit sad...as I look at pics of myself I have come to the realization that I have wasted 13 years being fat. No, not over-weight....fat. There you go...the ugly truth, I've said it. Okay, I've said it, but I'm still not putting any pics of me up in my fat suit. Why have I allowed this to happen to myself? Why have I not cared about ME enough to take control? I'm not sure. I have no real answer for myself. I can just tell you it feels depressing and it...well...sucks. Before I met my husband I ate well, exercised a lot because skinny has never been "natural" for me. Then I let my life go. Gave it to my husband, my children, or whatever. No good excuses, really, just sad...depressing. I could have lived for them & got fit for me...but I didn't...crap!

But...here's the thing. I can be depressed for the rest of my life OR I can take control & begin to live as I truly want, healthy & free! I want to be happy. I want to be around for my kids (eventually grandkids) for a very long time. I want to be fit and feel great about myself...inside & out! I am very lucky to have family that LOVE me unconditionally. But this is for ME! I have
to do this for me. So, there you have it. A bit depressing, yet full of hope...my life. I have, especially in the few months or so, resolved to get myself together. I am changing inside & out! That was the reason for the change to my blog's name.

This is my Project Me...Project Carla! Yay! I think in the future when I have pics I'd be happy to put up, I might also put up the ones I am hiding from you now so you can see the difference. It will happen. There will be a new me soon, actually the change has already begun.

I am a bit nervous about my weigh-in on December 1st, considering Thanksgiving just passed AND I haven't been able to run ('cause of my stupid knee injury), but I can tell you this, no matter what the results are, I AM FINISHING THIS PROJECT! I will see it through. I will NOT give up. Visit often & you will see. Join me, comment, support, cheer! Stick around, good things are going to happen!

I Will

knee update & yummy idea

{N Her Shoes}

Yummy Idea: Saute Chicken w/ pepper & onions with a big salad for dinner OR in a burrito for lunch. Yummy, making this soon!

Knee Update: Going for an MRI next week to have my knee checked out. Can't wait to find out what it is. Heal. Run. Period.

11/15 weigh in

I'm so disappointed with today's weigh in. I lost a whopping 3 pounds....in 15 days, mind you. Ugh! I know a loss is a loss, but I was really hoping for more than that. I have been working hard. I guess it's just time to tighten the reins. I'm going to begin counting calories. I'll hook up with Fitday. And we'll see between Fitday & my injured knee where I get to on December 1st. I'll tell you one thing's for sure...I'm on a mission & won't give up! Project Me...in full force!

crying

Yesterday I hurt my knee pretty badly. It's very swollen & it hurts. I admit I cried like a baby. Partly because it did hurt, but more so because I was so mad that I might not be able to continue running for a while. I've decided if I want to heal as quickly as possible I need to have it checked out & get professional opinions...rather than listen to everything who thinks I'm fine & it will heal by itself. That may be the case, but I can't stand not knowing for sure. I want to heal as quickly as possible & get back to running. I'm so sad, it's not even funny. (Now, that I think about it, that's a weird saying.)

she said it, not me

A co-worker noticed I'm losing weight. She called me "the incredible shrinking woman." Nice compliment. Thank-you, Co-worker!

I got stood up by my running crew today. AND my phone broke so I didn't have my C25K app. BUT not to worry, I did two miles. Walked a song, ran a song, etc. etc. until 45 minutes passed. I'm happy I didn't get discouraged. But, I'm still not thrilled about my timing. I should be doing 3.1 in that time. It almost seems impossible for me to go faster. Almost being the key word...I'm not giving up.

4 more days till weigh in.

crazy day

Today was a crazy day....busy! So I wasn't able to get any exercise in....sad! I ate okay, though. The only thing is I've been having a big salad & a protein for dinner, but tonight....I opted for a turkey wrap & baked chips because I was at a school function & needed something IBS safe. Tomorrow's another day....looking forward to a nice run.

c25k week 6

Did it! I'm excited! I think my friends & I will have to do our first 5k in January. I'll keep you posted. Whoo-hoo! I felt less tired today after the "training."

I've been eating healthy (by my standards) with one free meal for the week, Ben Style. I'm trying not to count calories to see if I can just do it on my own. We'll see if it paid off on the 15th. I've been tempted to get on the scale, but have fought off the urge.

Here's looking to a good 6 more days. :-)

grocery shop

{N Her Shoes}

{N Her Shoes}

lunch & dinner ideas
have a nice week

12 minutes

yesterday...i was exhausted & skipped everything. It wasn't what I had intended on, but it worked out that way. I felt SO guilty last night for skipping. but...

today...went to the park by my lonesome & took it up a notch. warmed up for about five minutes then did two 12 minute runs with a short walk in between & a nice cool down. I admit it was a bit hard, but I didn't stop. So, I pat myself on the back for that. People run marathons, I can run for 12 minutes without stopping, for goodness sake!

tonight...free meal {Ben style}. getting together with some friends & gonna make it a good night.

'till next time (fictitious) Project Me fans... XOXO

running buddies

My running buddies & I hit the track today (not really a track). We decided to go off the C25K program & do our own thing. We warmed up with a brisk walk for 1/4 mile, then ran for 10 minutes, walked another small bit, then ran again for 10 minutes. Afterward we walked for a good 10-15 minutes. It was fun. Not only was the run fun, but messing with them..."What's the matter? Can't keep up?"

Two friends have mentioned that I look like I'm losing weight. It's been good. I just wish I could lose it faster. But I know I'm doing it right, working hard, eating right, and working hard...oh, I said that already, didn't I? Well it warrants a double dose.

Tomorrow I hope to hit the gym with my friend and work out the uppers & abs. I'm so thankful for my friends.

on with the plan

I ran my C25K week 5 day 2 today. Felt great.

Visited the gym for about half an hour.

Researched 5Ks in my area. December 11th I planned on running a 5K, but then later realized I have to work that day. So.... looks like Jan. 9th will be the day. Just gives another month to work on my time. Excited about that...tired after a long day.

c25k week 5

Finished day 1 today, however...I'm only getting two miles done in the time given. That's a bit of a problem, but I'm not so surprised. Just gonna stick to it & work on speed later. I'm happy I did it without suffering much, even at 3:30 in the sun. The sun always makes it harder. SO, I'm happy & proud of myself. Wish I was skinny already, but I will keep working hard & wait.

Oh, and I timed my 11 year old son do a mile today. 9:35. sniff-sniff. so proud. my son rocks.

Nov. 1st weigh in

Ben Does Life style... Well sort of. I'm not posting it. Heck no! Am I embarrassed? Heck yes. I believe all the accountability stuff, it's just not going to happen. I did however, go out and buy a scale that works (obviously, I had one that didn't) & will weigh in on the 1st & 15th Ben style. The guy's hilarious & a great inspiration. Check out his blog and the video I posted previously...120 pound journey.

Anyway, also bought a few groceries to kick start a more consistent diet.

Later, Project Me fans (still being optimistic). <3 & :)

soccer & a run

My son had a game this morning & won his game! Woo-hoo!

After the game I did my job/walk (much easier to say run). I found it much easier to do the same run (C25K week 4) on the treadmill at the gym. I wonder why. After today's run I was TIRED! Took an hour nap.

Now I should clean & all the other non-fun things moms have to do. Not sure what's on the schedule for later. Plan to run again tomorrow. Not sure to stay on week 4 or go to week 5. Anyways, later.

workout & smoothie

{-Just be spLendid-}

I worked out at the gym tonight. I couldn't find anyone that wanted to go with me so I WENT BY MYSELF! I did 45 minutes on the treadmill...did my C25K week 4...but kept walking another 15 minutes. Felt SO good! However I'm not thrilled with my timing...45 minutes for just a measly 2.5 miles. I'm happy to just be exercising, but I admit I like the challenge of wanted to do more. I can't wait to do more...more time, faster mile, 5k...etc. Happy! :)

I have been wanted to make a smoothie at home so soon I'll post about that. :)

Tomorrow holds a soccer game (for my son, not me), then C25K again for me & maybe some followers. <3 & :)

tired & happy

TIRED! c25ked yesterday & today. Felt good. Tired. Not giving up. Excited.

yea! and ehh!

yea! I did my C25K training today. Week 4, day 1. A little hard, but not too bad! I enjoyed it actually. Looking forward to tomorrow's run.

ehh! I met the personal trainer again today & yes he tried to sell me training sessions. I just can't afford them, simply put. SO...AHHHH!!!! I am dreading going to the gym and everyone looking at me as I use the machines wrong. Either I'm going to go at 5AM with the hopes that no one (or hardly anyone) is there to laugh at me. OR I'm going to have to suck it up, stand around like a fool & watch people use the machines...so I can learn. Either way, I'm not giving up. I can whine & complain, but I'm going....uhh...tomorrow? Yeah, tomorrow I'll go, then do my C25K program after.

I did it!

I did it! I did it! Go, Carla. I did it!

Tonight I had an appointment with a personal trainer at the gym. It was fun & hard. We worked on lower body. And he talked to me about a lot of stuff I already knew. Anyway, I'm going back to meet him again tomorrow. I know he's going to try to sell me personal trainer classes, but I really can't afford it, as much as I would love them. It's hurting me just paying the membership. But it had to be done!

Eating today was, ehh! Just okay. Gotta get that together.

Tomorrow the plan is C25K, week 4, day 1. Then, like I said, another hour w/ the trainer at the gym. Chao, 'till morrow. much <3.

gym registration...check

I did it! Signed up at the gym & even have my first free personal trainer appointment set for tomorrow evening at 7...yeah, Baby!

I looked into signing up for my first 5k too! Even if I don't run the whole thing, I will feel great just doing it. I'll have to sign up later this week hopefully. Looks like I'll be doing the Holiday Run at Palmetto Bay on December 11th. I've got almost 7 weeks to train. I'm on week 4 of the C25K plan (the plan has 11 weeks) so I might just be ready to run the whole thing. I'm a little nervous thinking about it now...and excited too.

I also need to sit down & come up with a weekly eating plan...or something like that.

Till next time Project Me fans (if there are any out there). Just being optimistic all the way around. :)
Much <3

Doing Life

I am inspired by Ben Does Life. And totally embarrassed that Ben did in a couple of weeks what I have not pushed myself to do in over a year...SHAME, SHAME, SHAME on me. He ran two miles straight, and I haven't done ONE yet (straight) (in over a fricken year, mind you)...breathe.... I am inspired by his postings from his day 1 on a mission to get healthy. More to come on changes I'M going to make...to...DO LIFE...like Ben. Super excited.

fried foods and 15 pounds

I've been busy with school & other stuff so I haven't been able to move to my next elimination.
But here I am & here we go.

This week I'm eliminating another IBS trigger food.
First I eliminated red meats,
this time, it's FRIED FOODS.

Oh boy! This will be a bit hard.
Self-control.
Self-control.
Self-control.

Don't get me wrong I do not eat fried food all the time,
but sometimes I get in the mood for something like Churches Fried Chicken.
I can do it. I can do it. I can do it.

>I weighed myself today.
15 pounds, baby!
so what if it took 6 months
it's gone

till next time!
much <3>

120 pound journey

eating for ibs

Can we talk?

I am struggling. Again. Life. Ups & downs.
You know what I mean.

Food & stress have been triggering my IBS. Yuck!
So it's time to get serious about my IBS diet.

Years ago, when I found out I had IBS, i read up on it.
I found this amazing book, Eating for IBS,
by Heather Van Vorous.
It helped me tremendously.
I got my IBS under control AND lost 30 pounds.
Well, over time,
I started eating foods i shouldn't have been eating
and, well, eventually gained the weight back.

The IBS diet cuts out many foods that trigger attacks.
Some of the foods are easy to give up, others, not so easy.
In addition,
Heather offers other tips to help get IBS under control.
I need to take care of my body,
so I am embarking on Heather's IBS Diet again.

What I plan on doing is eliminating one trigger food a week.
I will share some of her tips as well.
Visit her website for more information: helpforibs.com

This week:
I am eliminating red meat.
According to Heather this includes meat from cows, pigs, deer, etc.
I have cut out red meat from cows for over a year now, the pork will be my challenge. I can do it though. I am determined to take care of my body.

pineapple & strawberries

{Endurance Isn't Only Physical}

NEVER EVER GIVE UP IN LIFE

understand

{Joy's Hope}

I DID IT!

{N Her Shoes}

This looks good!
Bobbi's husband cooked it for her.
Check out her blog.

I DID IT!
I lost 6 pounds this week
{not 1, but 6}!
Woo-hoooo!
(firecrackers in the background)

dinner tomorrow

{Haphazard Mangos}

light bulb moment

{thin glass @ flickr}

i suck at reaching my goals
i feel like a loser
non-the-less
instead of a long-term or even short-term goal
i'm making a short-short-term goal
one week, one pound
that simple

i weighed myself yesterday on the grocery store scale (more reliable than mine)
and was bummed to see the number
UGH!

so
let's give this one week, one pound a try

we'll say Friday is weigh in
so
see you back in one week for the result

story of my life

FINE, I give up.

Ok, ok, ONE MORE.

I swear this is it.

{not that you asked}

sweet music

added my sweet music tonight
to go with my
C25K app

sooooooooo
excited

check it out down below

C25K phone app

{C25K}

Over the weekend I added the C25K Android application to my phone.
Today I started the plan.
Week 1 Day 1 felt good.
I look forward to another run tomorrow.

breakfast this week [keepin' it simple]

{Just be spLendid}
i love eggs w/ tomato...yummy!
try it

lunch idea

{N Her Shoes}

Tuna Sandwich on Honey Wheat Bread

the good, the bad, & the ugly

Warning: This is a pity party.

A year's review
{summer 2009 - summer 2010}

the good

since last summer, I have lost
weight - 9 lbs.
chest - 1"
waist - 1 1/2"
hips - 1 1/2"
thighs - 2"
arms - 1/2"
i haven't given up; i have built up to 2 miles jog/walk

the bad

who cares?
BIG deal!
i have made many goals i haven't reached
although i have done some things right,
i haven't done them consistently

the ugly
what i see in the mirror &
how i feel about myself

what can i say?
i feel like a loser
BUT
i can't give up
i just can't
so many have been successful
why not me?
i
will
NOT
give
up

no pictures please

~~me~~

i don't like most pictures of myself
why?
i only weigh a thousand pounds

i admire the bloggers that post their progress pictures as they go
NOT ME!
i will not post before pictures
until...
i have after pictures that make me happy
sorry
i just can't
so, till then
here's one
close up

SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE

{Just be spLendid}

CHALLENGE: Lose 10 pounds by September 1st

feeling fruity

{My Road to Weight Loss}

{N Her Shoes}

i love fruit

tofu & mushroom delish

{N Her Shoes}

Here's something I've been dying to make.
Recipe from Bobbi at N Her Shoes
{1}Place a paper towel over a block of firm tofu and then place a large pot on top of it for about 20 minutes
{2} Chop it up in little 2 inch squares
{3}In a non stick pan add 1 tbsp of cornstarch, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp of soy sauce and 1/2 cup of chicken stock
{4} After it thickens add in minced garlic and the tofu
{5} Cook for about 10-15 minutes over medium heat

{6} Throw in a little Crushed Red Pepper for a kick!

{In another pan she added the Mushroom + O Olive Oil + Seasoned Rice Vinegar}

{add steamed broccoli & brown rice & enjoy}

I'll let you know how mine comes out, soon I hope.

if it is important

{The Beautiful Soup}

I love that exercise has become a habit again.
I {really} miss it on the days I miss.
It's not just about weight loss.
It's about being healthy.
It's about feeling alive.
It's about challenges.
It's about success.
Life is good when I'm running.
I get lost for a short moment.
For a short moment there are no problems.
Just me & the road.
{& my music, of coarse}.
No more excuses needed
because I truly love it now.

NEW GOAL for the summer

{N Her Shoes}

summer is almost here, yeah!
i need to do some regrouping
i have tried the 21 day challenge {exercise every day for 21 days}
but it just isn't happening.
Something {legit} would always come up.
i am cool with not meeting the challenge
because i am still farther along then i was before.
NEW GOAL
exercise 6 days per week
summer,
here i come!

SparkPeople

I'm starting something new.

I'm going to journal my daily diet.

Spark People is helping me with that.
There is something about the way I have been eating that has stopped me from losing weight
{despite all the exercise I've been doing}.
Thanks to the advice of a blog friend, tracking will show me my intake and calories burned.So, hopefully, People, things will be looking up soon {or should I say DOWN?}!

Here we go:
Monday, 5/10/10
{SparkPeople}
{my daily calories goal is 1260-1610}

calorie intake: 1,598

calories burned: 2,297
2,117 {BMR}
plus 180 {walk/run}

equals {soft drum roll}
differential -699

Yeah!
Burn, baby, burn!

hanging in there

{mi casa es su casa}

rough couple of days
just hanging in there now

You want something. Get it. Period.

This is one of my all time favorite movies! Motivating in many ways! But touching on weight loss... I have failed at it MANY times, and obviously am still fighting that struggle that I have seemed to have had practically all my life. If you've seen this movie you know that this guy went through hell to get where he ended up. Weight loss to me is hard like that, but I refuse to give up. So many people reach their goals. Why can't I? I have will, I have strong desire, I have God on my side. I CAN do this. Yes, it is going to take HARD work and some sacrifice, but I am so willing to go through it. If you need some motivation, watch the movie, you will be moved.

fruit & a bar

one of Bobbi's many snack ideas
i've seen these clif kid bars at the store
i think i'll try one soon
and love me some kiwi....yummy!
and i see the *$ cup in the background
soy chai tea latte for me!

"something" tortilla

what would you fill yours with?

The Silver Maple Jewelry Giveaway

GIVEAWAY: Visit Endurance Isn't Only Physical for giveaway directions.

{and good luck}

breakfast and a side note

{Iowa Girl Eats}

good-for-you & yummy breakfast

NOW...on to my side note
I made a 21 day challenge
AND
i was not able to make it
BUT
i'm starting over
ok
here's why
Tuesday: I had an award ceremony I didn't want to miss for one of my students
so, I asked someone close to me {hum-um...no name mentioned} if "they" wouldn't mind running with me when I got home late {I don't like to go by myself so late}
"No, no problem."
So i got home late, changed and waited for "them."
WELL...
"they" were too tired.
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
I literally cried, no lie.
I wanted so bad to meet my challenge.
THEN, {as if that were not bad enough}
Wednesday: I got home, changed and started off to run.
Another darn dog in my path.
I turned back around and went home.
So, I gathered the kids and headed to the old park which was undergoing construction...well...it was STILL undergoing construction.
I had a family member's birthday get-together to go to, so my time had run out to look for a place to get my exercise on.
ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!
Thursday: OK NOW
I went back to another park & it worked out fine.
It's not as close as the "under construction" one, but it's better in other ways.
PLUS
no more counting on anyone to run late with me.
It's up to ME and ME alone to meet my challenge.
SO
from now on I must find a time before it gets too dark.
I'm sad and I'm happy.
I'm sad because I have to start all over.
But
I'm happy because I am NOT discouraged.
I am more determined.
ONWARD!

nook & a gloomy look

{Just be spLendid}
i wish i had a nook like this
today i would have curled up there all day long
...
i lost weight this week
woo-hoo {monotone sarcasm}
a whole 1/2 pound

...

i am happy i lost
i just wanted more
i thought i was doing good
exercising (breaking a sweat)
eating good (so i thought)
but it wasn't enough

...

i'll take it though
i will not quit
i have goals
i tend to reach
onward

another ice cream idea

{N Her Shoes}

another yummy ice cream idea

ice cream

{My Road to Weight Loss}

I have been doing well with a challenge I gave myself a few weeks ago.
{No sweets on weekdays.}
Even on the weekends I've been more careful with my choices.
I don't deprive myself.
However, I make sure it's something I will {truly} savor.
Darci has a good idea to satisfy a chocolate ice cream craving.
My favorite ice cream {ever} is It's My Birthday Cake from Publix.
I am happy to say I have not had any for some time.
Not to say I won't.
But not now.
Right now, I'm craving a life change to make myself healthier, fitter, and happier.

orange yummies

{My Road to Weight Loss}

Carrots w/ Fat-Free Ranch
good snack

{N Her Shoes}

Sweet Potato Fries
Turkey Burger w/ Avocado
YUM!

day 1 of 21 day challenge

{Tahimikin}

okay, you see, i'm not a morning person
so
when i get up early to get my exercise on
you know i'm serious
HOWEVER
two dogs made it somewhat difficult to finish what i had planned
my husband says it just makes for a faster run
uh, NO, i don't think so
very funny

BUT
i did do 1 1/2 miles at my regular spot today
30 minute walk/jog
it felt good
eventually, i'll jog a little more and up my time too

i know it's only day 1
but i'ma feeling pretty optimistic
yeah me!

21 day challenge

{Just be spLendid}

i'm starting a new challenge
thanks to a blog friend, Tricia

the 21 day challenge

for 21 days i'll get in 30 minutes of exercise
early walk/run
kick boxing
whatever

a new day
a new me
the beginning of something great

{My Road to Weight Loss}

Broccoli & Cheese Baked Potato

challenge # 23,876
{okay, I'm being sarcastic}
be prepared

One of my challenges has been being prepared.
{especially to go meals}
I am going to make myself a list of healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack & desserts & put them on my grocery list.

{N Her Shoes}

Bobbi {N Her Shoes} shared her meal planning tips recently. One tip I especially liked and will try soon is prepping salads for the week. She makes three or four salads for the week and fills them with all kinds of veggies {easy to grab & go}. The school I work at makes soup almost every day, so the salad would go great with it. The crackers and cheese look delish, also!
{Check her blog out...lots of good stuff.}

AHHH!!!

{Flickr ~ Lola Gets!}

AHHHH!!!!!
Up 2 1/2 pounds.
Okay.
That's fine.
It's on!
Today, I did 2.25 miles;
no Starbucks {sorry, Starbucks}.

It is so on!

never give up

{All Things Lovely}

confession:
i was starting to feel defeated

thank God for His word & His messengers
i have been uplifted by my pastor's word
and by my friend's outstretched hand

i am lucky
i am blessed

so come on week
let's get it on:

eat breakfast with protein
exercise 4-5 days
no sweets m-f
protein snacks

the journey & a snack

{N Her Shoes}
Bobbi {N Her Shoes} has a great testimony to a healthy way to get, well, healthy.
She shares lots of great tips and meal ideas.
Bobbi has a give-away now that ends tomorrow.
Move quickly to win a cute apron.

{All Things Lovely}
The arrival does matter
i do...eventually
want to lose all this weight.
{However}
more importantly
is the journey
because
the journey will
teach me &
strengthen me.
So that the weight will
stay
away.