Toystoryduo’s Journal: Baby Steps are the Key... Celebrate Each Victory!

[CACruisin']

Way to go finding good stuff at the garage sales! I always love a bargain.

So glad you are feeling better and had a great weekend.

Great job on your start for the exercise challenge this month.

for Dh and your family.

Anna

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks everyone!

My DH and I are working on Plan B and Plan C today.... I hope to have some info. later on today....

Today looks to be a busy day, but I am going to stretch out what needs to be done throughout the day so I don't feel rushed.

Today's Plan:

* Workout

* Laundry

* Homeschool

* Spend time with my mom and brother (He's home from Illinois for the week!)

* Go to the bank and library

* Color my hair

* Help DH with work related stuff...

That's about all for today. I really appreicate your prayers, good thoughts, and . Have a great day!

 

[ScoJo15]

Tracy - best wishes with the husband's job. i know how tough that can be and it looks like you are handling it well! And way to go on the committment for June!! Setting a great goal is the first step and you are on your way! Nice!

Have a good day!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tracy!!!!

Wow..you have been a busy women!!! Glad to hear that you made your ebay goal!!! Even if it went to bills, you still made your goal and that is great!!!
Sorry to hear about the 3 pound gain, but those pesky three pounds will come off in no time! I just know it.

Here's some hoping that everything will work out for DH and his job....

Keep up the great work! You are doing an awesome job!

Happy Monday

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Scott and Jamie. I have to admit.... It's been tough having my DH self-employed for the past 4 years due to the fact that the money has not always come in steadily.... We are trying to get some things together this week so that we can determine what steps we need to take next. Thanks for your support and encouragement!

I wanted to post this is my journal because it has been weighing on my mind... On Wednesday, I went to get my haircut. The girl who cut my hair did a good job, but I was there for over an hour. In that time, I had the uncomfortable privilege of seeing myself in the mirror for over an hour. For the past few years, I've had this "image" of myself in my mind of me looking like I did in high school. (Isn't it funny how the mind can play tricks on you?) Well, sitting in front of the mirror definitely changed that. I could see me exactly as I am now... Not as I was 13 years ago. It's moments like this where I realize that I need to do something. Not just because I don't look a certain way anymore, but because it is not healthy for me to be at the weight that I am currently at. It's funny because seeing myself in pictures after our first family WDW vacation in 2003 prompted me to start working out for better health and to lose weight. However, I am only down about 15 pounds since then. I really need to focus on eating better so that I can get this excess weight off and so that I don't cringe when I see myself in the mirror.

I managed to get my 5 Factor workout in so I will add 30 minutes to my exercise total. Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[DisDon]

Hi Tracy, boy, I sure know what you mean. I just happened to find a bunch of old pictures while I was looking for my birth certificate so we could go across to Canada. Found some from my church mission days, best shape i've been in as an adult, about 180 lbs. ago. I still feel like that guy inside sometimes, until something reminds me of how I am now. Something's gotta change! Good job on the workout, keep on truckin'!

(btw, put a note in the e-ticket, yeah!)

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy,

I so understand that "feeling" you get when you are confronted with an image of yourself that doesn't feel too positive. For me it can be in a mirror (I hate getting my hair done for that very reason), an old or recent picture or even my reflection in a window. But we all just have to keep trying and realize that we are all works in progress! Don't get discouraged, and dont' minimize that 15 pounds! 15 pounds lost is better than 15 pounds gained which can so easily happen. And, 15 pounds is a lot of weight. Go pick up 3, five pound sacks of flour and carry those in a backpack for one hour. It will drive the value of your weight loss home! I also hope that your dh's job scenario works out soon, nothing is more stressful (know all about that too). Hang in there, you are doing so great and you are such an incredibly busy person that you really are an inspiration to many of us. Be one to yourself too, you deserve that!

 

[CACruisin']

Hi Amy, things seem a bit rough right now, but you and DH are going to get through this too. You will come up with a good plan.

And as others have said, don't minimize the 15 lb loss. That is a lot and if you had not decided to make a commitment to better health, you could have just as easily gained 15 lbs. Age takes a toll. You won't ever be a teenager again (and who really wants to be anyway! ), but you will get your body back and be happy with the way you look again because you have committed to a healthy lifestyle. You are super organized, and you will find the right plan to get where you want to be!

Have a wonderful time visiting with your brother. That is a nice treat.

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tracy,

I too get very disappointed when I look in the mirror because of the very same reasons. It is hard, but you are doing a great job. 15 pounds is a lot and the rest will follow.

You are doing a great job. Keep your head up

Have a great Tuesday

 

[ScoJo15]

Tracy - 15 pounds is an awesome accomplishment. Weight doesn't come off overnight. Just remember to make the lifestyle change (eat good...get exercise) and the weight will come off when it needs to. You are doing so great! You and DH will get things worked out...I admire your positive outlook.

Have a great day!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning WISH friends,

Thank you so much for your encouragement and support!

Yesterday, my brother took us to the Cleveland Zoo and spent the day with us. We had a blast! Plus, I added 135 minutes of exercise to my June challenge. We did a lot of walking! The only bad part of the day was how much eating I did and that was strictly my fault. I was surprised at weigh-in this morning because I am holding steady at 212 this week.

Today's Plan:

* 5 Factor (2 days combined)

* Homeschool

* Business Meeting

* Walk to the store

* Maybe take an online class

That's it for today....

A few more thoughts....

* I want to thank everyone for your good thoughts, prayers, and support for my DH and his work situation. We are working on some things and praying that the Lord opens many doors of opportunity for my husband in the coming weeks. Thanks again!

* Thanks also for your support on my WISH journey. Lately, I have become very frustrated with myself for my poor eating choices and for the way I look and feel right now. Thanks for sticking with me!

* Finally, I read a quote in Scott's journal today that Amy posted from a fortune cookie and I just love it! It says, "Your dream must be bigger than your fear." I think that due to life and the many difficulties we have had over the past few years, I have forgotten what it means to have dreams. So, I am going to spend some time thinking about my goals and dreams today and see what I come up with! This might be fun!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Tracy!

What a fun day at the zoo! And don't fret over the eating choices....it was a fun day out and we all eat less than stellar when we're off our normal schedule! Don't worry about it! You are still doing great!!!!

And it really warmed my heart to see that the quote I used was inspirational to you. Whatever dreams or goals your heart led you to today, remember that we're all here to support you along that journey! You are such a strong and positive force here on the boards! Thanks so much for that and continued PD for your DH and his job situation!!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hey tracy-
i talked to you "over there"but i wanted to tell you that you are doing a fantastic job! you are allowed to have zoo days once in awhile hang in there my friend!

 

[CACruisin']

WTG with all the walking on your zoo day. and don't fret about the eating. You'll get back on track.

I hope you had a great day today and found some wonderful dreams. You are so inspirational and supportive. You deserve all your dreams and hopes!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

Thank you so much for your encouragement and support. I hope you all know how much I appreciate you.

I would really appreciate your good thoughts/ prayers for my DH today. He has several opportunities that may pan out for him. We are just hoping and praying that many doors of opportunity open for him and that he can walk right through them with God's blessing. How does that saying go? When God closes a door, He opens a window or something like that....

As for me... I am struggling. I am struggling right now to remain optimistic about my weight loss, the way I look, our finances, e.t.c. Could be pre-TOM roller coaster or it could be the stress of life that has been a constant for the past 5 years. In any event, I'm not scheduling much today, but prayer and relaxation....Maybe a nap too.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, I will defintely say a prayer that these possiblities work out for your husband. It would seem as though you and I are on the same page right now where these matters are concerned! Hang in there, it will all work out I know. Don't get discouraged with your weight loss efforts, you are doing so well! It is such a long road with so many pit stops, turns and detours that its easy to forget how far we have come. I notice you are almost half way to June Exercise Challenge goal. Way to go, its not even the middle of the month yet! Hope you get your relaxing, prayerful day in, that is just what you need. Have a wonderful day!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thank you very much, Amy. My heart needed your kind words this morning.

I will be honest and say that I am still struggling.... I did take a major rest day yesterday, but I also found myself having a bit of a pity party. Today, I'll be too busy for that. (I hope! )

Today's Plan: (How do I fit all that needs to be done today into today? )

* Workout (5 Factor: cardio, upper body, abs, cardio)

* Garage sales (1 church; 5 neighborhood sales... need eBay stuff!)

* Pull a Disney quote (booking system down)

* Take DH to a job interview

* Go to Akron to pick up my MIL's meds from her doctor

* eBay

* Straighten the house up

* Grocery Store

* Go to see Cars today?

* Help DH with work

* Pick up free tickets for the zoo tomorrow

See what I mean? Some things may not get done today, but the majority have to. Whew!

Other Thoughts...

* Please continue the prayers and for my DH.

* I am over halfway to my June Exercise goal!

Well friends... that's all for today. I probably won't be able to make it to journals until tomorrow or Sunday. Have a great weekend!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends....

Today looks to be a much more relaxed day.... Our plans? Go garage saleing (2 community sales), start eBaying, go to church, dinner at my MIL's, go see fireworks at a local community's home days.... That's it!

My exercise will come from walking to the garage sales today. I didn't get much sleep last night and so I am feeling kind of sluggish today... I think I will skip the weight lifting and just stick with a gentle walk.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[CACruisin']

Glad you are having a more relaxed day today and best of luck for your DH and your family. Challenges only make us stronger, right!

Have a great weekend.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Anna!

Hello WISH friends,

Yesterday was a great day! We found some great deals at a garage sale, my DH started feeling better (was sick), the sermon at church was wonderful, dinner was delicious, and the fireworks were awesome! Now, how do we top that today?

Today's Plan:

* Family Walk w/ Scavenger Hunt

* eBay... just a few items

* Plan the week ahead

* Relax and recharge our batteries...we have a very busy week ahead of us!

I would appreciate your continued prayers/ good thoughts for my DH. He has a job interview tomorrow for a third shift job that pays quite well. Thanks!

Hope everyone has a great Sunday!