My Progress

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Lots of Prayers

Praying has been such an important part of my life and God has always provided and taken care of us in so many ways but right now he is saying the ever famous "WAIT". And I am not a patient person. I have several prayers lately and I know He is not ignoring me but He is telling me to hold on, He has it under control but still it is hard for me to give up that control when I am trying so hard to stay positive and keep the good momentum I had before. 
I am really dragging on my work outs, just making excuses, and I hate when people make excuses so I kicked my own butt today for that. I have cheated too and eaten some McDonalds and Arbys, now I didn't eat near what I would have before but still need to not go there, it is just so easy to grab it with the kids instead of making a mess in the kitchen or eating another microwave low fat meal. But for the most part I am staying on track. 
Right here and now I am promising that I am back on track. God has a plan, I am giving him my worries and my weight loss and I am going to go back to being the positive, happy and SKINNIER person I am now. Thanks to so many of you who tell me that I look good and that you are proud of me, it really really helps. 
Also please pray for Kevin's grandma, she is having surgery to remove the last of the cancer from her body and we all just pray that things go well and that the cancer will be gone for good and she comes through it all feeling much better.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Em,
You have support from me. I want you to know that. I'm so proud of the progress you've made. I know this is a tough journey and it takes a strong person to go through it. I though you look great in the pictures from the wedding you were supposed to go to. I want to help, but I'm not sure how since I'm in Manhattan. Whenever I get home I'd love to go jogging with you or I can watch the girls so you can work out on your own. I'll be praying for you.
Love,
Bethany

Anonymous said...

It is very hard being a mom with two little ones and finding the time you need for yourself. Joining the Y has helped me because its the only option I have. I have tapes galore but unless I go drop the kids off at babysitting and start excercising I dont get it done. The holidays are hard and think of what you accomplished during them. Its also hard to be motivated when you are up late taking care of sick babies. I too have fallen away but once you get started and get back into a plan it gets easier. You just have to find what works for you. Cheating every so often isn't bad, the more you deny yourself now the easier it will catch up with you later. All good things take time so think of how far you have come, not how far you have to go. It will get easier. Just dont give up.

Anonymous said...

Emily,
I have something for you that I am putting in the mail either today or tomorrow. I wont tell you what it is, it's a suprise, but I hope you like it!
So here is what I think about what you should do about saying motivated. I know it's hard to get back into it, especially when the weather isnt good. I know you were doing 2 or so videos a day. I think you should pull it back, to only 1. That way, yo are still moving, and it wont seem like such a big deal to do it and get it done. Also, I have an uncle who runs marithons, and I asked him once how he does it. All the training is crazy, and he gets up every morning and runs so far. He told me that he doesnt think about it. He just gets up, puts his shoes on and out he goes. If he though about it, he probably wouldnt do it. SO it's like the Nike slogan, "just do it." I know it sounds cliche, but the more you think abou it, the more chances are that you will talk yourself out it if. When I was working out more, I found that if I get up in the morning, and before I even eat or brush my teeth, I would roll out of bed and get in my work out clothes shoes and all. Then what excuse do I have not to do it? NONE! and That's what you need. Stay movning until the weather turns nice again when you can start joggin outside again. That will feel good, and you will be so proud of yourself. It isnt too much longer, just hold out until then!
Tell Kevin I say hello, and that I am praying for his grandmothers comfort, and health.
Call me back! I called you yesterday.
Love you!
~Meghan

Anonymous said...

Eilmaly~
Get up and get going. Don't give yourself anymore excuses. You know how good it feels when you do work out, so... Do it and do it again tomorrow and the next day. You are not a quiter. When taking care of the kids gets ruff, you tough it out and when your marriage has issues you keep pushing, you owe it to yourself and to God to push yourself to better yourself and make yourself happy. Working out and burning energy will keep you less frustrated with the little things in life. So when the girls lay down... don't lay down put in a video and do it. Do it to the best of your abbility and push yourself a little harder tomorrow. I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished so far, but you need to keep it up, don't let yourself slip. I just got the px90 video's and I can always use a partner. Keep up the good work and no more mcdonalds or arby's I can give you some recipe's for some 30min healthy meals. Don't quit girl, your well on your way!!!!!
Love,
Stephanie

Anonymous said...

Emily,
I am so proud of what you have accomplished so far. I am amazed at your will power. I guess when you come over, I am going to have to push you out of the house rain, sleet or snow, to go jogging. Then you can in turn push me out to do the same thing. Only I will be walking, since I have not worked up to jogging at any time yet in my life. You and me need to be careful to take one day at a time and think, what will I do today to make me more healthy. We get in trouble when we think too far in the future. Hey, I drank three glasses of water at Chappalas last night.
Love,
Mom

Anonymous said...

Emily,

I think if anything can help keep you motivated, its me telling you this: you have inspired me so much. With all you've been through, I am so in awe of seeing you pull yourself up, and get moving--not for anyone else but yourself. I've always thought that my life would get better and that people would treat me differently if I got skinner, but I never really gave that much value to it myself. Now that I see how getting healthy has given you a self-confidence I've never seen, its made me want that just as much. You lit a fire under my ass, and by next Christmas, I am fully confident that we'll be just as hot as Molly, three hot sisters. I love you.

Joanna