~ 10 lbs in 100 Day - Week 3 ~

How's the activity level going?

My brother asked me that today. We're training for the City Chase in June. Sounds a long way off, but it's a race that can take up to 6 hours, so we need to be in shape.

I personally don't enjoy being hungry. Don't know many that thrive on starvation. So I'd rather work it off, than cut back. I try to make healthy food choices, as I sit here typing with chocolate in my mouth....and I don't eat late at night. But still, I like the feeling of being relatively full.

So, I run...a lot this week inparticular. Haven't weighed yet, but I will.

Pounds so far...

Host - 2

BJ - 3

M - 2

E - 2

T - 2

JP - ?

A - ?

TH - ?

Keep at it. Next week is the four week mark and we'll all be measuring to see if the waist is a tiny bit trimmer.

~ 2 Years Old ~

The J Man turned 2 this past Sunday.

And as is said by every mother "How did he grow up so fast??!"

~ More Thanks~

I can't falter on my own challenge, so here are a few more of my Thanks for the month of thanking.

6. Family - our families are great, and not. As all families, sometimes we love them because they're spectacular, and sometimes we love them cause we share a name.

7. Jobs - I am thankful that Brian and I are employed and able to support our family and even save a little. Makes grocery shopping a lot better when the credit card clears.

8. Friends - I have the greatest friends in town, and out of town. They put up with my instanity, my Junior High love for them (that's what Mr.C calls it) and my many OCD issues. I love you guys, you keep me going.

9. Old Friends - not to say they are aging or aged, but to say they've been in my life a while now. Miss TH, I found picture of A & S together in the bath when they were small and we lived our lives together. I miss living our lives together. I miss you.

10. Faith - in the last six months or more, I have had a struggle with my own personal faith. But as I slowly come back from a spiritual absence I am becoming more and more grateful for the patience of One who knows me well.

11. Sister in Laws - I have three SIL. I am slowly getting to know them. I have always been a lover of males, they are easy to figure out. The female persuasion however, they are a little complex. I am grateful for SIL's that teach me a little and allow me to slowly learn.

12. Chef - I am grateful for a mother that taught me to cook.

~ Month of Thanks ~

October is Thanksgiving here in the Great White North.

I challenge all to post what they are thankful for....I'm doing 31 for the days. May I start with the most obvious, and most important.

1. Brian - I am thankful for the amazing man that I share my life with. He is opposite to me in nearly every way....and its works for us.

2. T - This boy is the greatest challenge I face as a parent, and yet amazes me nearly everyday.

3. S - My beauty is kind and loving, patient and accepting, funny and smart....she's all me, and all Brian, which of course makes her perfect.

4. O - this boy is ray of sunshine in our home. He's always happy, he's always funny, he's my snuggle bug.

5. J - This little man has been easy goin' since the first day. He was an easy baby and continues to just fit right into our family. He's Mr. O's shadow. He's crazy and fun, snuggly and stubborn, loving and silly.

I continually feel inadequate to shape the lives of this family. Constantly feel like I'm failing them and yet see glimpses that possibly I'm succeeding a little everyday.

~ City Chase 2009 ~

Why do I keep signing up for races that I'm not in shape for??!!!

My brother D and I are going to be partners in this race, pretty excited. Good thing I have 8 months to train for it.

~ Reviews ~

Before I Die By Jenny Downham

I didn't finish this book. The premise is that the 16 year old girl is dying of cancer. She, of course, has a list of what she'd like to do before she dies. However, the first item is have sex. Then proceeded to have a detail account of her first experience with a guy she meets at a bar. Thanks but no thanks...I have too many book on my TBR list. Not highly recommended.

Last Light by Terri Blackstock

This books is about a modern world completely shutting down and civilization learning to continue life without any power. If was an interesting story, and certainly one that puts my own prepardness level into focus, but the writing was great.

10 lbs in 100 Days - Week 2

Week Two - any success?

I'm here to report that I lost 1.5 pounds....for a total of 2. Small numbers, but a start.

My tip for the week.

I find that if I leave my runners on all day, I get more done. Try it. Not that comfy to curl up with a book and your shoes on. I tend to to keep on working around the house. I noticed that Flylady suggested the same thing. Wake up in the morning, get dressed right to your shoes. Start your day off with a bang and keep on going.

Let me know how much you lost this week.

Totals I've received so far.

Host - 2

BJ - 3

M -2

E?

JP?

A?

TH?

JL?

Come on slacka's.....give me your numbers.

What is my plan to stay motivated? Just signed up for a 5K race with my SIL.....on DEC 31ST!! I'll have to keep running just to keep my pituty warm.