Making lemonade
Today is a snow day. We got more snow than was predicted and even though I wished we could have gotten by w/a 2 hour delay at least we had school yesterday. My poor hubby has had to go outside a couple of times to clear snow and he looks miserable when he comes back in. I’m curious to see if we’ll have school tomorrow, not due to snow but cold. The HIGH tomorrow is supposed to be -10. If nothing else I’m sure we’ll have delays the next 2 days just so kids aren’t waiting at the bus stop in the dark w/a wind chill at 45 degrees below zero. I hope the buses start.
So in refence to my title, I decided to turn lemons into lemonade. Generally on Wednesdays I have meetings after school so I get up early and do my yoga/pilates DVD. I still did that (b/c school wasn’ cancelled yet at 4:30) but since we were home all day I also had a chance to do the upper body portion of the Jackie Warner workout and TJ Cardio Party. I feel good but I’m pooped.
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I am reading a fantastic book right now that was actually suggested by someone on this website, I’m sorry that I don’t remember who it was. It’s called “Half-Assed” and it’s by Jennette Fulda. She started at 372 pounds and lost half of her body weight through healthy eating and exercise. It doesn’t really provide any tips but don’t we all know by now that eating less, eating better and regular workouts are what you need to do??? What she does provide is a glimpse into the mind of someone who was focused and successful. There were so many times when I was reading and wanted to have a hi-lighter to mark great passages to share w/you all. Even more interesting is that she blogged about her journey and talked about how helpful it was to her. It’s so funny, I literally laugh out loud at times. And I swear she’s reading my mind at times b/c I have had so many of the same feelings she talks about. I’m not completely finished w/it yet but I know this is a book that I will turn to for inspiration time and time again.
BTW, was anyone else bawling like a baby when Jerry was kicked off TBL last night? I was so happy to see that he’s making progress. The last few minutes where they show what the kicked off member looks like now is my favorite part of the show.
Days on plan this month: 8
Progress toward workout goal: 157/250
I love that book and am a regular follower of her blog. She is an excellent and expressive writer.
And thank you! Cause not only had I never cried at a vote off, I routinely mocked those who do. But not last night - oh boy, blubbering!! Serious blubbering. I was totally worried that they were going to say Jerry went home and died a few weeks later. But he looked AWESOME!! Yay Jerry!!
I have been meaning to get that book…
Last night was crazy! I was crying like a baby! I just love how nice and supportive they are. Jerry is such a great guy… I was happy to see him do well off the ranch. I’m so addicted.
Thanks for the book tip. I’ll check it out.
I agree, TBL was a tearjerker. They made the right choice tho, Jerry did have the right support and motivation to keep going once he got home.
Yeah I cried. But during the phone call part. I’m a hormonal mess anyways.
Keep makin’ that lemonade!
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