I did not make it to the gym today, but I think that I might have done just as well with everything that I've been doing around here. I don't know if I've mentioned that my husband has been out of town since Thursday, and well...let's just say he does a lot around here. I laugh when people ask if he helps out around the house and with the kids. It's more like I help him out. He never slows down. Anyways, this is pretty much the first time that he's ever been gone overnight. I hope this doesn't come out wrong, but I'm enjoying it. I guess it feels like I'm taking ownership of things that need to be done instead of just doing stuff so that he won't feel that I'm not pulling my weight. Sure, I've taken a few moments to blog and read blogs and gtalk, but for the most part, I've been moving moving moving.
Today, the kids and I got up and I cooked breakfast. I have always loved to cook breakfast, but I realized a long time ago how much more I love that the kids can get their own cereal in the morning.
Next, I deep-cleaned the kitchen and bathrooms. Then I made lunch for everyone: spinach wraps w/cream cheese, turkey, provolone, cucumbers, avocado, and fat-free honey dijon. Sadly, I couldn't find alfalfa sprouts at the store :(
After lunch, I took the kids to K-Mart (I love love love everything Martha Stewart there). We bought all new bedding for everyone and deck furniture. We got home and ate dinner... then got back to work. We changed up all the bedding (5 beds) and then unloaded all of the furniture stuff. Ok, I didn't actually think the whole shopping thing through while I was buying heavy furniture. I had to ask the hot neighbor guy to come over and help me get it from my van to my deck, and he did it all by himself....hmmmm....where was I... oh yeah...I still took everything out of the boxes though and took all the bubble wrap off it. All I know is that I definitely burned more calories today than I would on a normal Sunday. My eating was fine. Not awesome, but not bad.
Met some new folks this weekend. Please check them out. Rebecca & Marcol.
I'm going to hang up now and start my final blog of the day :)
Trying to get motivated!
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OH! I can relate to the whole in/out of church thing. I'm a preacher's kid who's been in church my whole life. I even pastored for a few years. Thankfully, I left the church (which happened to be my dad's) and began to see some of the controlling aspects of it (and my dad/family) clearly. Misinterpretation of the Bible is a DANGEROUS thing. People end up in so much bondage because the church tends to emphasize what NOT to do, as opposed to the basic principles of love - for God, self & others. I could go on, but I won't. So are you & your hubby still in church? And I don't think you're stupid at all. When you have been exposed to just one belief, it's hard to question it. I admire that you were willing to voice your questions. It too A LOT for me to do that, and the truth is that I kinda lost my family as a result. I guess you can see why the quote on my blog is so meaningful to me. I do want to get back into church, but I want to find one that really teaches a balanced Word, that is loving, open, affirming, etc.
On another topic, I have always been a skeptic of low-carb, to be honest. I have a ridiculous sweet tooth, and I don't think there's anything wrong with eating oatmeal, whole grains, etc. The nutrition plan that I am following to lose weight has been effective thus far, when I actually follow it, but I do plan, when I am finished, to phase whole grains back into my diet in a moderate way. I miss my oatmeal! But, it definitely makes sense as far as the sugar being stored as fat. I just don't know if I want to restrict my carbs like that for the rest of my life! We'll see.
Rebecca, funny that that's exactly why your blog quote meant so much to me as well...I passed it on to a friend of mine last night that is going through some things right now, and it made quite an impression on her as well.
As far as church goes, I am in limbo right now - or rebellion...something :) I have a lot of issues with the whole thing, but I guess I would like to find my way someday. I just need to know that it's my choice. Of course, I'm terrified that I will end up in the bad place again, so I guess it's complicated - especially because of the kids.
I have been meeting more and more people out there lately that don't use religion and God to make them feel that they are superior to everyone else (because of what they do or don't do). It's funny how much more spiritual they are than the hypocrites that refuse to drink alcohol or let their women wear pants but are hateful toward each other. Ok, not all of them are that way, but many many are. Plus, a lot don't seem to care about gluttony. This is where I gained all my weight. Funny how it's all coming right off now that I've decided to just be honest with myself and everyone else. Plus, I have other sources of fun and enjoyment.
My husband and I compromised to the point that we would go to church every other Sunday morning, but we haven't been super faithful with that. It's a church that is far away, so I don't feel pressured to immerse my entire life into it. I don't know how long it will take for me to heal to the point where I'd be willing to really give it a go again, but it's good to find others out there that can relate. Thanks for your thoughts.
I was/am also a low-carb cynic. Sure, I know it works, but I don't think it's realistic for everyone - especially me. So, what I've done is just reduce the amount of carbs I eat overall, and over the course of the past year, I've found that I don't need or want them too much anymore. However, if I cut them out completely, I think it would screw me up mentally and it would backfire.
Low carb works.. but anything that you do that isn't 'natural' isn't great for you in the long run.
I lost 60 pounds on Adkins, but then gained it all back when I got off of it. My problem was that while I was on Adkins, I was losing weight - it was melting off. However, I wasn't learning to eat right, and when I stopped using Adkins as a crutch, I gained it all the way back.
Ideally, just eat healthy and exercise. It works, and it's something you can do on your OWN terms, and that'll translate into doing something that will stick for a lifetime.
I love you Kristen, there will never be another time I make you feel like you don't do enough or put Church in front of you.
I'm so sorry
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