Week 3 (Yeah I skipped week 2; shame on me!) 202 (-3lbs, 5lbs total)
Sorry about not updating sooner! It's been another crazy time, but then, when isn't it? LOL
So far my weight loss has been on track so that is good news. I've been pretty lazy at following any sort of a plan but I have been a lot more aware of what I eat. Sometimes I will splurge, like yesterday I had some yummy pizza from Papa Murphy's. I have pretty much cut out all night snacks except for the occasional banana plus I have been sticking to water and diet/sugar free/low-carb drinks. I have also been trying to stay active with my children so I think that has been helping too. Tom and I have decided to homeschool the girls for this year for various reasons so I will have to spend time with them working on physical education. That should help me get more exercise too. Hopefully I will continue having good results to report :-)
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Wednesday Update
Lots of stuff going on right now with illness wreaking havoc on the family so I won't have a chance to update today. I have a wedding to attend tomorrow so I won't be able to do it then. Hopefully Friday I will get a chance...
Friday, July 17, 2009
Curiosity Killed the Cat
I have heard the term "partial-birth abortion" and never really knew what it was.
So being the curious type I decided to research it. BIG MISTAKE.
What I discovered makes me sick to my stomach.
I wanna go curl up in a ball and cry.
My heart aches :-(
Why is this legal???
So being the curious type I decided to research it. BIG MISTAKE.
What I discovered makes me sick to my stomach.
I wanna go curl up in a ball and cry.
My heart aches :-(
Why is this legal???
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wednesday Weight Loss Update
Hello! I will be posting my weekly updates on Wednesdays so I keep myself in check. I will be posting the successful and not-so-successful weeks.
Week 1: 205lbs (-1lb)
Well, at least I have lost a pound. My plan started off with a bang but quickly fizzled as I have kinda lost track of my motivation. I worked out with the Wii Fit last Wednesday and that was the last of my actual working out for the week. I did walk around Space Center Houston all day on Saturday so I guess that counts for exercise as well. As for the dieting, I've had good days and bad days the past week. My problem is that I will do good all day then when night time hits I am starving like I haven't eaten all day. It's not that I'm not eating right. I make sure to eat lots of protein and drink water. I don't know what it is but around 8 or 9pm I'm ready to scarf anything in sight! I try to not give into the craving but sometimes I eat a banana or some cheese to take the edge off. I also have a big problem of tasting everything when I'm cooking dinner.
So, here are my goals for the next week:
-Cut back on the extra "taste tests" when cooking dinner...
-Cut back on night snacks...
I would like to get more disciplined with the work outs but I'm really going to focus on the first two. At least I accomplished one of my goals last week of losing at least one pound :-) Off to work on a more successful week!
Week 1: 205lbs (-1lb)
Well, at least I have lost a pound. My plan started off with a bang but quickly fizzled as I have kinda lost track of my motivation. I worked out with the Wii Fit last Wednesday and that was the last of my actual working out for the week. I did walk around Space Center Houston all day on Saturday so I guess that counts for exercise as well. As for the dieting, I've had good days and bad days the past week. My problem is that I will do good all day then when night time hits I am starving like I haven't eaten all day. It's not that I'm not eating right. I make sure to eat lots of protein and drink water. I don't know what it is but around 8 or 9pm I'm ready to scarf anything in sight! I try to not give into the craving but sometimes I eat a banana or some cheese to take the edge off. I also have a big problem of tasting everything when I'm cooking dinner.
So, here are my goals for the next week:
-Cut back on the extra "taste tests" when cooking dinner...
-Cut back on night snacks...
I would like to get more disciplined with the work outs but I'm really going to focus on the first two. At least I accomplished one of my goals last week of losing at least one pound :-) Off to work on a more successful week!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Reality Check
I've put it off long enough. I need to get myself in better shape. I've been lacking in the self confidence lately and I'm pretty sure it's because of my shape. I'm not as healthy as I can be and I need to hold myself accountable. The stretchmarks and flabby skin doesn't bother me. It's all this excess weight. I know it's not from the pregnancies because I started gaining weight before that. I was 163 when I met my hubby in October 2005 and was up to 194 when I found out I was pregnant with Alex. On top of that I had lost weight after having Jaina. I was down to 198 not too long ago. Now I'm back up to 206. Shame on me. Now I need to get myself back to a healthy weight range which according to Discovery Health is about 167. That's pretty close to what I weighed when Tom and I met. They say that it is best to only lose 1-2 lbs a week so that would give me 20 weeks to lose 39 lbs. That would make my target date to reach my goal around Thanksgiving. So, my goal is to lose 39 lbs by Thanksgiving. I want to remind myself to check in on here with my weekly accomplishments so hopefully I remember :-)
Here's my first check-in:
July 8, 2009, 206 lbs
Here's my first check-in:
July 8, 2009, 206 lbs
Monday, June 22, 2009
June 22, 1978
That was the day my wonderful husband, Thomas Carl Fraker, was born. Happy birthday honey!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
For My Daddy on Father's Day
"Buttefly Kisses" by Jeff Carson is our song... Here are the lyrics :-)
There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven,
And she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life.
Oh, but most of all:
For, Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayers.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony daddy,it's my first ride.
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right,
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet sixteen today.
She's lookin' like her mamma a little more every day.
One part woman, the other part girl;
To perfume and make-up,
From ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember:
Butterfly kisses.
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room just staring at her,
She asked me what I'm thinking,
I said: "I'm not sure.
"I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
Then she leaned over....
An' gave me, Butterfly kisses with her mamma's air.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy, it's just about time.
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? And Daddy, don't cry."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right,
To deserve a her love every morning,
And a butterfly kisses for life.
There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven,
And she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life.
Oh, but most of all:
For, Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayers.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony daddy,it's my first ride.
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right,
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet sixteen today.
She's lookin' like her mamma a little more every day.
One part woman, the other part girl;
To perfume and make-up,
From ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember:
Butterfly kisses.
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room just staring at her,
She asked me what I'm thinking,
I said: "I'm not sure.
"I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
Then she leaned over....
An' gave me, Butterfly kisses with her mamma's air.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy, it's just about time.
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? And Daddy, don't cry."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right,
To deserve a her love every morning,
And a butterfly kisses for life.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Right Now
I've been a bit busy lately but here's a quick update:
So a couple weeks ago Tom and I go to a Kia dealership in Irving which is about an hour and a half away from our home to look at a van I found on Autotrader. Big suprise the van no longer is there so we find a different one we like. It's pretty much like the one we were looking at. Unfortunately the battery is dead so I can't test drive it but I really like it so we work up some numbers and send us home in a similar van that is like the one we are getting but a foot shorter and a 2009. The other one is a 2008 but still new.
Our only chance for financing is our credit union (divorces kill your credit) so they fax a buyer order to them to review. After a couple of days of phone tag the credit union informs us that they will only finance 2008 vehicles for NADA book value as if it were used and on top of that based on credit they will only consider financing 85% of that. The dealership wouldn't consider that because that would be too big of a loss for them so they ask if we would consider a similar van that was a 2009 model. It would be less rebates but easier to finance. I say sure...
They call me back and tell me that all they have left are short wheelbases and asked me if I like the one they sent us home in. I tell them that it is great except for the fact that I can't fit my double stroller inside it... I would have to strap it on top! BUT if that is our only option then we would go for it. My transmission is about to go out in my van AGAIN soon so we need something reliable. So right now we are waiting to hear back about whether or not we can finance it.
In the meantime both Alex and Jaina got sick again. They both have a horrible cough and chest congestion plus night before last Alex had a fever so I took him to the doctor. They diagnosed him with a double ear infection. Again. As I was driving home late that night, a huge wild boar charged the van so fast that I slowed down the van but he still hit me. Alex was sound asleep in the back seat so I wasn't about to pull over or anything plus we were almost home. When I got home I found that the boar ruined the bumper but luckily it looks like that's all it messed up. I submitted an online claim to my insurance company and all we have to worry about is the $500 deductible.
So that's what's happening right now...
So a couple weeks ago Tom and I go to a Kia dealership in Irving which is about an hour and a half away from our home to look at a van I found on Autotrader. Big suprise the van no longer is there so we find a different one we like. It's pretty much like the one we were looking at. Unfortunately the battery is dead so I can't test drive it but I really like it so we work up some numbers and send us home in a similar van that is like the one we are getting but a foot shorter and a 2009. The other one is a 2008 but still new.
Our only chance for financing is our credit union (divorces kill your credit) so they fax a buyer order to them to review. After a couple of days of phone tag the credit union informs us that they will only finance 2008 vehicles for NADA book value as if it were used and on top of that based on credit they will only consider financing 85% of that. The dealership wouldn't consider that because that would be too big of a loss for them so they ask if we would consider a similar van that was a 2009 model. It would be less rebates but easier to finance. I say sure...
They call me back and tell me that all they have left are short wheelbases and asked me if I like the one they sent us home in. I tell them that it is great except for the fact that I can't fit my double stroller inside it... I would have to strap it on top! BUT if that is our only option then we would go for it. My transmission is about to go out in my van AGAIN soon so we need something reliable. So right now we are waiting to hear back about whether or not we can finance it.
In the meantime both Alex and Jaina got sick again. They both have a horrible cough and chest congestion plus night before last Alex had a fever so I took him to the doctor. They diagnosed him with a double ear infection. Again. As I was driving home late that night, a huge wild boar charged the van so fast that I slowed down the van but he still hit me. Alex was sound asleep in the back seat so I wasn't about to pull over or anything plus we were almost home. When I got home I found that the boar ruined the bumper but luckily it looks like that's all it messed up. I submitted an online claim to my insurance company and all we have to worry about is the $500 deductible.
So that's what's happening right now...
Friday, April 3, 2009
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