My Friend Karie

Hurray! I finally found someone who is in the same boat I am! My friend Karie, who is the one who has gotten me into tennis, was talking to me about her struggles with food and weight and it was like I was talking to myself! We both feel very unmotivated right now and we just want to eat! She even weighs the same as me!(Not that that is a good thing)....SO! I talked her into doing a two month challenge with me. We are going to weigh in together every Monday morning and report on our eating every day and play tennis twice a week (or more!) and the first one to lose 15 lbs. wins an all paid (by the loser) steak dinner and a movie! I already feel motivated because I actually have someone who will be suffering with me. We aren't starting until Monday, but I think I'm going to start today so I can get a head start. I feel like my prayers have been answered!
Goal today: -Eat better than yesterday -Exercise -Drink more water

Two great Days!

Okay, the past two days have been great! I've been exercising and I have kept to my new goal of not eating any carbs....well, not as many. I've really only been allowing myself to have carbs for only one meal a day and they have to be a side item, not the main dish. Last night I had a chicken Ceasar Salad and a few french fries (we were at McD's for my daughters birthday). I feel good and everytime I go to cheat, I always stop myself and think "It's not worth it" and I walk away! I think I am more committed right now because my knees have really been hurting and I know it's because of my weight. I don't want to have knee problems!
Goal for today:- stick to my less carbs -exercise -be happy!

No more tomorrows!

I'm done with putting it off until "tomorrow". I am living in only a world of "Today's" from now on! Today I went for a walk with two of my kids. Today I did my new Biggest Loser exercise game that I got for my birthday. Today I am going to eat good and keep track of my calories. Today I am going to pick rocks out of my yard (I have about 10 million) to enjoy the sunshine and burn some extra calories. Today I am going to be a good mom and play with my kids. Let's here it for Today!!!!

Birthday Wishes

Well, my birthday came and went and I am more motivated than ever. I had had a goal to lose 20 lbs. by my birthday and it didn't happen..I feel so disappointed in myself. I have wasted too much time being fat and giving into my weakness. I am better than this and I can do it. I have all of the tools and support, I just NEED to do it! I have been to the gym every day this week and I am so sore! It doesn't pay to skip the gym because now I am starting all over again. I can do it!

Back in business

Life has been so crazy busy lately and I finally made it back to the gym today, for the first time in two months! Kids have been sick, I've been sick, and then I went on a trip and then I had all my family here, and now I'm getting back into my routine and I am more motivated. I HATE waking up to go, but once I am there, I love it and I love the way I feel the rest of the day. Over the weekend, we discovered that my tredmill has died and it will cost more than I bought it for to fix it. I'm sad!!! That means I have to make it to the gym now. I am ready to get back in shape.
Goal for the day: -Stay positive -watch what I eat -drink more water
p.s. Jenna, it was really great to see you. I wish you could have stayed longer. I will be more consistent in my blogging.