Good morning, everyone,
Its another quiet day here in Indiana, the sun is out, and the birds are raiding the feeder.....what more could you ask for?
I managed a couple of things yesterday that are totally out of character for me. I took Jackie's advice and started chugging the water. My usual choice of drink is milk, but that may be part of my weight problem, so water it is for the time being. I'll save the milk for breakfast.
I also did some light jogging on a mini tramp, and lasted about 10 minutes. Its not much, but considering I usually don't do anything athletic, its practically a miracle I lasted that long. (oh, and I found a good reason to break out the old exercise bra. lol) I picked out a few motivational tunes, mostly Bon Jovi or other classic rock songs, and that helped energize me. I also watched 10 minutes of an exercise tape. But I don't think you can burn calories from just watching. darn.
Oh, before I forget, spryng, i came from a town east of okc called midwest city. My hubby transfered here a while back so he could stay on a day shift, instead of the permanent nights he would have had to do there.
I would also like to add that I sincerely wish you ladies had the mother in law I have. She only offered advice when it was asked for, stayed home unless invited over, or at least let me know in advance she was coming, never had a negative thing to say about my child rearing skills, even though I was only 18 when I had my first daughter. She's very supportive and caring in everything she does. Now my father in law is a totally different story......but thats for another time.
We also have a child that has always been underweight, since she was about 18 months old. She's now a healthy, happy 16 yr old. Our method of dealing with her was to make small meals more often, and when we had a larger meal, cooking about 4-5 different things so she would have something to pick from. I usually included a meat dish, usually as plain as possible so the spices didn't turn her off, a fruit dish she liked, a veggie dish, and some dinner rolls or something. Eventually, her appetite and menu choices improved. It wasn't always easy, though, cause her younger sister is more like me, with an overweight problem.
Gee, meals are sure fun around here.
Ec mom, and everyone else here, thanks for the inspiration. Now I feel that I have a good starting point, and am more motivated than ever. And the great thing is that my hubby and kids are soooo helpful, and are willing to help in any way they can. Makes a person feel good.
I can't help but feel I'm forgetting something....oh well, maybe it will come to me later. But now its time to get off my backside and do something around the house. I think its called housework, but its been so long since I've done it, I'm not really sure....
Everyone, have a wonderful day, and God bless!!!!!!!!!!!!