One year
I was cutting the grass after school today and realized how much easier it is than it was a year ago. I have mentioned before that our yard is hilly and we have a heavy mower. I’m constantly pushing a mower up hills and then having to control it as I come down. I noticed today that as I was going up a hill that it felt like I was barely pushing anything. The consistent weight training has definitely paid off. Plus, I’m about 40 pounds lighter than I was last year, and as much as I would like to lose more than 40 pounds in a year I realize it’s definitely something to celebrate.
It also got me thinking about where I’ll be a year from now. Even if I only lose 40 pounds this year, I’ll be in the 180’s! Imagine, the 180’s. Plus, we should be in our new house. Right after school we went to the bank and officially got approved for our construction loan. Our goal for the weekend is to decide once and for all where we’re going to build and then to get started.
School went very well today and it was nice to leave w/o being tired and frustrated. Days like this make me remember why I became a teacher.
Before school I did my Chalene weights workout and including the lawnmowing after school I got in 90 minutes today.
Does worrying about Swine Flu count as exercise???? There are 2 probable cases in our state, 1 about 30 miles away. I’m worried for all of us but especially for Kyle since his immune system is compromised anyway. I’m trying to stay away from the news about it b/c that always makes it seem worse than it is. My hubby, unfortunately, is a news junkie so it’s always around at our house.
Wow, nothing like random ideas. Here’s one more. I can’t say if the protein shakes are working but I can say they haven’t had any side effects. I’m going to give it a couple of weeks and monitor my body fat percentages. I was looking at old stats and realize that I have dropped 10% body fat (from 50.7 to 40.4%) and also dropped 10 BMI points. It’s nice to see changes like this.
Days on track this month: 22
Progress toward workout goal: 241/250
If worrying about the swine flu counts as exercise I am officially violating doctor’s orders, cause I am paranoid. The boys all have pocket hand sanitizers.
Congrats!! 10% is huge, dearie! And so is 40 pounds. I think I have about a 2 pound loss last year. But, like you, I am in better shape. Isn’t it funny how mowing can help you realize how kick ass you are?! =]
Good morning!
LOL I am such the germaphobic! I have Lysol wipes in my purse, the diaper bag, the car, Lysol spray at home, hospital hand sanitizer….. LOL
My 10 year old is on very high courses of steroids so him immune system is considered a compromised one. I sooo understand.
I think that you are doing wonderful! 40 pounds that will stay off is really good and you should be very proud of yourself.
40 pounds in a year - wow that is GREAT! I know we all read the same stuff and think we can knock off much more than that, but of course the truth is that the slow & steady approach wins every time.
I think everyone is quite nervous about the swine flu - I was riveted by the news it hit level 5 and now 6 looks imminent as they’re finding cases not connected to Mexico — but at the same time are finding that almost all cases are pretty mild, and the governments are all well stocked on antiviral drugs now (wasnt the case a few years ago). Still, I’m very hesitant to take long flights, and have been washing my hands a LOT…
I’m so happy that you have all these wonderful things going on! Feeling better and ditching 40 pounds is fantastic!
The construction loan approval is wonderful. I know you’ll find the perfect location and I’m really excited for you.
I haven’t paid much attention to the swine flu stuff. Maybe I should but I don’t think it would change anything I do so I’m trying to ignore it.
Thanks for all the encouraging words, Sistah! Sometimes I get so busy I can only read the comments and never seem to get enough time to answer things or check up on everyone but I read every comment and take it to heart. Thanks for being there for me.
(((((HUGS))))))
Thank you!! Sometimes I feel frustrated by how long it takes me to lose weight but YEAH!! If by this time next year I’ve lost another 40 lbs, OMG I can only IMAGINE how that is going to feel!!! Thank you for making me look at it like that!!