I've been doing Weight Watcher's PointsPlus Plan since the beginning of the year, and I've lost over 25 pounds, which I'm really proud of. The first two weeks of May I wasn't enthused about doing any exercising. Instead I focused on painting our kitchen and second living room. The week of May 16th I kicked myself into gear. Monday night I did the WW Punch! workout DVD and went for a 2.3 mile walk. Tuesday morning Marshall and I went for a 1.5 mile walk. Thursday night we jogged the majority of our 1.5 mile neighborhood "track." Friday morning I did Punch! again before work. Needless to say, my exercises for the week focused on muscle toning and cardio.
This morning at my weigh-in I went up .2, and to be honest, it don't bother me because I knew that it meant I had increased my muscle mass while at the same time loosing fat. My meeting leader Pam is helping all of us overcome our behavior of letting the "little black box" or scale determine if we had a successful week as a fit and healthy person in the fat burning mode. I finally experienced what she has been stressing.
I am going to continue walking, jogging, and Punch! (kickboxing) DVD because I want to strengthen and tone my muscles. I want to fit into smaller pants. I want to wear tank tops and not even think about how my arms look. I want to get a bathing suit for my trip to NC for when I go to the beach. Even if I don't see my weight change very much over the next few weeks, I hope I can celebrate the positive physical changes I'll be seeing.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Hurry up July!
This week I bought plan tickets for me to fly to Jacksonville, North Carolina to spend 4 days with my best gal pal Heather. I had extra vacation days to use up, and with her being a teacher, she's off during the summer. My trip is July 6-10, which is only 7 weeks away!
The rest of July is full of fun birthdays. My mother-in-law's is on the 13th; my co-worker Emily's is on the 21st; and my husband's is the 28th. July 31st will mark 1 year since our wedding in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
The rest of July is full of fun birthdays. My mother-in-law's is on the 13th; my co-worker Emily's is on the 21st; and my husband's is the 28th. July 31st will mark 1 year since our wedding in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Listening to Advice
This is sort of an amended section to the previous blog entry regarding Marshall's school plans. My step-dad really encouraged Marshall to continue pursuing a degree. He took a look at some other options at TSU, and saw a Bachelors of Science Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Marshall's eyes lit up like I had put a giant wheel of cheese in front of him (he's a cheese lover and always says we should get one while we're at the grocery store). The classes are going to help him with this business, and overall, the degree falls right in line with his plan for Delphi Innovations. It will be another 6 semesters, but we'll make it work. I'm hoping this change will help keep him motivated. I really want to throw a graduation party for him one day, ya know?
Monday, May 2, 2011
Early May
On Saturday I reached my 10% goal, which is 10% of my starting weight with Weight Watchers. I was so relieved, but I've been working really hard at trying to make it. My reward is a horseback riding lesson (now I have to save up the money to actually do it)!
On Sunday, Marshall and I participated in Austin's 5K Bun Run (#95 on 101/1001). We just walked it; I had no intention of trying to run, lol. We were part of my Weight Watcher's group (which had the most team members by the way!). I need to find out if my WW group is also doing a 5K somewhere for WW's Walk-It Challenge May 22nd. I would do that one as well.
This week Marshall is studying for three finals on Thursday. His last one will be the following Monday, then he will be done with school until late August. He's decided that returning to ACC, the local community college, would work out just as well as him continuing at TSU. ACC has the same classes; he can drive to campus; and he wouldn't have a $40 bus pass each week. I like the idea of him getting home at a decent hour as well. :) This past semester he didn't get home until 10:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I have Memorial day off of work, but I won't be taking any vacation until mid-August when we go to Oregon for a long weekend. Work will keep me plenty busy I'm sure. I just have to remember that we're going to have lots of fun at the end of the summer with our trips.
Marshall's parents have started their multi-month bike trip to Alaska. We probably won't see them until July at the earliest. They are going to have a great time. We'll be hearing stories for months to come. :)
At the end of the month, my only nephew turns 1! I can't believe it. Marshall's mom's side of the family is about to welcome another grandbaby this year. He should be born within the next 2 weeks. I will have a new little cousin born in October on my Thiele side. Babies, babies--it's not to think about them. Marshall and I have decided that if we've achieved our list of goals by the time I turn 26, we'll start get the ball rolling on the kiddos. Big smiley face.
On Sunday, Marshall and I participated in Austin's 5K Bun Run (#95 on 101/1001). We just walked it; I had no intention of trying to run, lol. We were part of my Weight Watcher's group (which had the most team members by the way!). I need to find out if my WW group is also doing a 5K somewhere for WW's Walk-It Challenge May 22nd. I would do that one as well.
This week Marshall is studying for three finals on Thursday. His last one will be the following Monday, then he will be done with school until late August. He's decided that returning to ACC, the local community college, would work out just as well as him continuing at TSU. ACC has the same classes; he can drive to campus; and he wouldn't have a $40 bus pass each week. I like the idea of him getting home at a decent hour as well. :) This past semester he didn't get home until 10:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I have Memorial day off of work, but I won't be taking any vacation until mid-August when we go to Oregon for a long weekend. Work will keep me plenty busy I'm sure. I just have to remember that we're going to have lots of fun at the end of the summer with our trips.
Marshall's parents have started their multi-month bike trip to Alaska. We probably won't see them until July at the earliest. They are going to have a great time. We'll be hearing stories for months to come. :)
At the end of the month, my only nephew turns 1! I can't believe it. Marshall's mom's side of the family is about to welcome another grandbaby this year. He should be born within the next 2 weeks. I will have a new little cousin born in October on my Thiele side. Babies, babies--it's not to think about them. Marshall and I have decided that if we've achieved our list of goals by the time I turn 26, we'll start get the ball rolling on the kiddos. Big smiley face.
Masterbathroom--in Color!
The inside of our house is entirely painted in a neutral, fleshy brown color, and I'm tired of looking at it. I needed a little side project of my own (Marshall has plenty of projects between the garage, yard, and painting in order to put up gutters). I started with the master bathroom, and I was fully intent on doing some sponge painting. How did it turn out?Marshall also installed a new light fixture that we both really like. It was the perfect opportunity, so we took it.
The first picture is of the left side of the bathroom being reflected in the mirror. The second picture is of the right side wall. The bath tub is to the right of the window.
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