My Progress

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

If only everyday could be like today

Today I feel really great and excited. I ate really well today, meaning I stayed under my calories and don't feel hungry. I worked out this morning to my Biggest Loser work out DVD and then I took the girls to the library and then the park cause it was a beautiful sunshiny day. I played with Emma, we ran around and I went across the monkey bars, haven't done that in a while. Then later it was still nice out so we took a walk and Emma practiced riding her bike, she got tired after a while so I had to push a stroller and pull her on the bike. Then I got home and had a huge accomplishment, I mowed the lawn all by myself, ok, not all by myself, I had to call Kevin's cousin Travis and ask him to come over and start it for me, shh, it is harder than it looks. But I did the hard work and was dripping sweat by the end. 
So it was a great day and I am excited about this weekend. I am going to go run/jog a mile at the track at Frontier just to see how I do, how long it takes me and such. I will probably do more but I just want to see how I do. My dad said he would do it with me. Then I get a day without kids to spend time with my best friend and eat some good food (my cheat day!!!) Don't worry I won't throw all my hard work out the window, I know portion control but anything taste better than these meal replacement bars and slim-fast shakes!
Also I got a accountability partner, my friend Tonja out in California is on the same track, and her husband is deployed so she is trying to do it before he gets back. So that is good for me cause we can keep each other going and know that we can't let each other down. That is all for today, I won't write everyday but today was a good day and I feel healthy and happy.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Emily,

Cindy and I have noticed the change. Keep it up. This is an answer to prayer. We will help you any way we can. Thanks for mowing the lawn ( I am impressed) You are beaming with a positive attitude. Love Bob

Anonymous said...

It must be all those dolphin, I mean endorphins, you are releasing as you exercise that is making you feel good. I heard that exercise will do that for you. So far I have not done a very good job of releasing my "dolphins". You can be my inspiration!
Love, Mom

Anonymous said...

Emily,
I am so proud of you! It sounds like you are making it fun and enjoying your time more with the girls as you do this! I miss you so much and wish that I could be there to share in your happiness! I guess I will be there in thoughts. I will keep reading, so keep writing! I know you can do this!
Love, Meg