Pursuing Balance & Joy

I’m Still Here

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Yes, I’m still here. I know it’s been a while. I’m doing okay on the diet and exercise front but just okay. I had a great workout this morning so I’ll just celebrate that and let last week just be done. I’ve battled my way back to 142.something pounds. I want to get to the 130s this year. I’m just not doing enough to really get myself there. I know I can. I’m just choosing not to, and I haven’t yet figured out why.

I’m writing to you today from seriously cold Southern Illinois. I’m officially home for the holidays. Last night, as I was driving back to the hotel, I was really questioning the sanity of staying in a hotel an hour away from my dad’s house. The drive was better this morning, and I know it’s totally worth it. Right now, two of my nieces are hitting a balloon to keep it from touching the ground. They’ve been at it for about 20 minutes, and I’m pretty sure they’re driving everyone else in the house a little crazy.

I’m off again…I’ll try to get back sooner next time!
Have a great day!

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8 People!

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Good morning!

For any of you who have worked out early on the road, you’ll understand how weird this is. I saw 8 other people this morning in the fitness center at the hotel between 5:30 and 6:30. There were actually 3 people there when I got there! I hardly ever see anyone get there before me. It takes me a freakishly long time to get ready for work in the morning so I usually get to the fitness room really early by anyone else’s standards. It was really a great thing to see so many people there this morning…especially this time of year when so many people ignore fitness. It brightened my morning a little to see so many people this morning getting a workout in to start the day!

Today’s weigh-in was 141.2. That’s a whole 4 pounds less than yesterday! The last few days have been pretty high so it was nice to see the 141.something show up this morning. I stepped up the workouts about 4 days ago so I kind of expected to see the better numbers; I just wasn’t expecting it quite so quickly. My lowest weigh-in is still 140.6, but I should get back there in another day or two if I keep working at it. Yay!

Okay, it really does take me a freakishly long time to get ready so I’d better move now.
Have a great day!

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