Hello, hello, hello!
How is everyone doing? I am doing pretty good. I had a really, really good night last night and had a long talk with my sister. She is 20 years old, in college, and has that body I always thought I would have. (But it's going to come soon!
) Anyways, we talked about my health and I told her I really needed her to help me for the coming few weeks or so until she goes back to school. I made up some rules; she called them guidelines - said rules were to strict - so we made up some guidelines/rules. One thing I did was print off a calendar and I can get up to 3 stickers each day - one for exercise, eating, and water. And she is the keeper of the stickers. There's no reward attached to that, but something visual to help me see how I'm doing. I think if I have a good run for the next few weeks or so I will be right on track.
So here are my rules:
1. No soda (except for Sprite to help my stomach when needed)
2. Exercise daily
3. Follow a food plan (right now I'm just going by the food pyramid guidelines - 1600 calories a day)
4. Limit 1 snack free choice per day
5. Drink at least 64 oz. of water a day.
6. Eat whole foods - avoid to much processed stuff.
It may seem strict, but I think I can do these for the next month. Then, I will reevaluate and change the rules if necessary.
Don't forget your thought for the week:
"The difficulties and struggles of today are but the price we must pay for the acomplishments and victories of tomrorow." - William JH Boetcker
I have more of these and would be happy to share one each week. I've collected them over the years and do find them very helpful to stay on task. I have each one written on a large index card and keep it in out where I can see it often during the week.
Linda - I have a wedding shower to go to in a few weeks. This will be the first one of my friends. I have got to get shopping for a gift!
Jen - How does the cheerleaders interact with your school band/sports games, etc. My sister is an UG (Undergraduate Leader) at NIU for the color guard. She also got a job as the coach for the fall season, too. I was in band in high school and orchesis (dance troupe). I loved it! It was so awesome and I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Tara - Isn't it amazing how a date gets you really pumped! I cannot believe that it's 6 weeks until school starts and 8 until my first friend's wedding! AH!
Linda - Thanks for that kick to get going! LOL! Shhh, don't ever tell my students that I procrastinate just as much as they do! It would ruin my reputation!
Debra - Excited to hear about the new car! I just bought my first car just over a year ago, but it was so exciting!
agotta - Glad to hear that your clippie was stuck on with super glue. Good girl!
Tracy - Great to hear about the DIS meet. I would love to go next year, but I can't since another friend is getting married that day!
Tera - Yes for the new clippie! Woo hoo!
Lesli - Amazing! Welcome to Onederland! Yes!
Sue - Keep working hard! You can do it!
Oh, and if I'm MIA (which I will try not to be) it's probably because I'm busy with school work. I read a 500 page book yesterday and am reading a 300 page book today! Why don't I ever think to start earlier?! Duh!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Lisa
P.S. Please send prayers and pixie dust to my friend Heidi. She had a job interview on Monday and I am so hoping that she gets it!
I was beginning to get frustrated that the scale wouldn't move, so this came at a great time.
I really don't like dressing up fancy 
