Weighing In and Other Health Updates

So, today I weighed in at 243!  That's a good loss.  Yay!  As I said the other day, I can now wear a 20 comfortably.  I have been working out like a crazy person.  I am currently doing 45 minutes of Zumba + 15 minutes of Cardio Kickboxing every day.  The first few days I added the kickboxing, I thought I might not survive the increase, but now it's no big deal.  Yes, I am tired when I finish and I sweat hard, but I can do this! 

This week I have also been fighting a head cold so I feel about awful, but I am still working out every day!  I cannot give myself an excuse to fail. 

I also cleared all the 4x tops out of my closet as well as all bottoms and skirts that were 3x or larger and all the sloppy stretchy sweatpants and shorts that were too big.  It was hard for me because I thought what if I need them again.  Then I realized that is self sabotaging thinking!  So, out they went!

Now, this did create another issue because I have 2 pair of jeans size 22, one pair size 20, and 5 skirts 2x to xl.  This is problematic because 1) the size 22 jeans are too big (yay!) and 2) I generally run around the house, clean, etc in those sloppy sweats.  So, I guess shopping is the solution.  The problem with that is we live in a very small town and currently have no time or money in the budget for another trip into the city.  So, for now, we just make do, still wear the 22's, and do laundry often, lol.


First, our initial understanding from some other LDS members we know skewed the meaning of this covenant saying it was more about addiction than about an outright list of don't.  That is inaccurate.  Also, we initially understood that herbal tea and green tea was okay.  Also not correct.  Herbal teas are fine because they are not really tea.  I never realized that before but there is no tea in them!  We are not to have tea (from the tea leaf) in any color be it black, orange, white, green, etc. 


Also, I had a firm belief from the start that I had no addiction to coffee or tea because I didn't drink it daily.  Wrong again!  When it was suggested that I get rid of all the tea and coffee as well.  I literally started to cry!  I argued keeping it for guests.  It was countered with guests in our home would have to respect that we didn't use those things.  And, it was pointed out that if I was that upset about getting rid of the stuff, it obviously had a bigger hold on me than I thought.  I really had to spend some time in prayer with that.

Well, now there is no coffee in the house!  And the tea canister has chamomile tea (which is allowed and is actually very nice).  I also realized during this period of prayer and reflection that caffeine did have a huge hold on me.  I was drinking about 2 liters of Diet Dr Pepper every 36 hours.  Way too much.  Though I am not caffeine free, I am down to 16 oz a day.  That's a solid start.

Anyway, today's post has gotten really long, so I will close for now and I look forward to all the new developments next week brings!

Hello 20!

Okay, I know not everyone would be impressed with this but I am now a size 20!  I went this weekend and got one pair of jeans and 2 skirts.  I really thought they'd be close but not yet.  Instead they fit perfect!  Now I wish I had opted to hunt for a couple of more pairs of jeans, lol. 

 When I started this I was wearing a 28.  That means so far I am down 4 sizes!  Not a terrible start if I say so myself. 

I am also getting rid of clothes as they get too big.  It helps lessen my ability to throw it on because it's comfortable then  grow back into it.  I've done that way too many times!  Tops are another issue because I am busty and a tad self conscious.  I am still wearing 3x-4x tops but I really need to buck up and clean a lot of them out!  Really, some of them look ridiculous on at this point but I worry that the smaller sizes do too. 

Oh well, one obstacle at a time.

So Many Exciting Developments

Well, I have gotten back on track with my Zumba and love the way it makes me feel.  I found a ring today that used to fit on my pinkie and I was able to wear it on my ring finger!  Got to love that.


I also have some very exciting news about the house.  It now has appliances and some decorations up in the kitchen!  Also, my bed and dressers are in place in my room.  We are so close to done.  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!  Hopefully, withing the next few weeks I will be posting pics of the completed house and annoucing a move in date.

Nicci went to the doctor this week with her first ear infection.  Poor thing even ended up with a perforated ear drum.  We had several sleepless nights but she is feeling much better now.

Mak has decided he likes the potty so maybe we are at the beginning of an easy potty training.  He is still hooked on a binkie at nearly 2 1/2.  I think we are just going to have to bite the bullit and go cold turkey.  I'll just have to pack them all up and stand strong those first few nights. 

Tabi now crawls when she wants to.  She scootches great and the last few days has actually done hands and knees forward movement!  Watch out world, here she comes!

Well, diaper duty calls.  Hope to update again soon.