Hebrews 12:11 says, "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." If anyone has ever dealt with an addiction, you know the amount of discipline it takes to overcome that addiction and how empowered you feel afterwards. I look forward to that feeling in my life again. Of course, giving God the glory for all of it!!
This blog REALLY does help to hold me accountable and when I miss out on three weeks worth of writing, it really doesn't help :(
So, here are a few of my thoughts.
1. I REALLY can't handle sweet foods. Like the REAL sweet foods. Cupcakes and frosting, ice cream, cake, etc. They just have too big of a stronghold in my life right now, so be gone sweet food! I banish you to... well... anywhere but my mouth; and home for that matter.
2. I would LOVE to do a low calorie diet, or soy shakes for breakfast and lunch with a good sensible dinner. However, I still have a 4 month old that is relying on me to eat enough calories to feed him. So, for now I am supposed to be eating around 2000 calories a day. I have trouble with that because I feel like I would be blowing our grocery budget SKY HIGH just to buy that many veggies. So, if anyone has any suggestions... feel free! ;)
3. I love my husband, and by no means am I going to downplay ALL of the hard work that he puts into working out, because he actually does workout (Love you Brian!!!) But I promise it's like that man can LOOK at a scale and drop 5 pounds.
4. I have not lost any weight since my last blog (Sob, sob, sob).
5. As stupid, stupid, stupid as this sounds. I barely have ANY motivation to work out! AHHH!! Why?! I have no idea why. Okay, I will be totally transparent here. I have NO motivation. Of course, when I do... It seems that something else always comes up and keeps me from doing it. All in all, it comes down to excuses. I can blame my lack of exercise on the kids needing more time, or the laundry, or the dishes, or all of the other hundreds of other things that need to be done. But.. BUT I cannot make an excuse for any of that stuff not getting done; if I am not here to do it because I didn't take care of myself as I should; that does my family NO good. Not to mention the fact that thousands of other women get it done... so can I.
6. So. Having whined enough (if you know me at all, you know that I am NOT a fan of pity parties), I have decided that I am sooooo past this battle in my life!!!!! I have 2 choices in front of me. Either accept the way I am now and hope that all will be okay (health wise), or I have to WORK at it!!! The choice. Is. Clear.
If you happen to think of my situation this week, please throw a quick prayer up for me. God did NOT create me to be a quitter!!!
I know that food is what I have revolved around for far too long. I tell my kids that my food tastes good because it is made with love. Get-togethers, birthdays, celebrations... they all are very food focused. I need to change MY way of thinking from getting together and having food, to getting together for the sake of having community and friendship with others. Not to focus my eyes on what's going on the table. If people want me around, it isn't for my cooking, or for the joy of filing MY belly, but it is because they genuinely like me.. for me!
Having said that. If anyone is willing to meet me for a walk at Plum Creek Trail, or WHEREVER, please let me know. I feel like what is needed right now is more accountability and someone to do this with. Brian is gone a lot with work (Bless his soul) and he loves to exercise with me when I agree to it
(8-|. And yes Jill... I will be at your house. Just let me know when!!!
I love my friends and family. God Bless you all and have a great week!!!
Here is another recipe:
SPICY TOMATO SALAD
· 3 tsp. hot sauce (Tabasco)
· Juice of 2 limes
· 2 tbs. olive oil
· 2-3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
· 1 diced avocado
· 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
· 2 tbs cilantro
· salt and pepper to taste
Mix all and chill.
Courtesy Rachel Ray and Food Network
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