SAHM 3/7 - 3/13

Happy Friday Mom's.........What a week I've had, I like to say I am so happy the weekend is here, but like many of you, and we talked about it in the beginning of the week, my weekends are pure crzyness...lol
Well, I should say my week has been crzy too..Since I do stay home, I do like to get out and feel useful...lol .. Last year was my first year with this, friends got word of my "work" background and have gotten me involved in some big fundrasing events for our area. One biggie is our YMCA event, its one of the biggest events our community has, its at the Hyatt here in Cambridge, cocktail dress type of night, lot of money is being forked out...lol ..I sit on the committe board and the past few months have been busy, but now that the event is next weekend, we are meeting once every week, so I had that meeting on Tuesday night... And then my good friend is chair person of our Main Street event which in May, at the Yacht Club, so I had that meeting last night...... I do love being invlolved and meeting lots of new faces, but when meeting night falls on the same week.. It was crzy...lol
So besides that, most of you know that I have been trying to make this decsion about becoming a spin instructor, that the Y has been after me for the past year and a half to do....Well, and update, I was suppose to meet with the head trainer last night to talk, well don't know about anyone else here, but man here on Eastern Shores of Md, we got hit with some nasty nasty rain and wind, and about 3pm alot of places lost power...The Y being one of them, so my meeting has been postponed...I will see her today, during Body Pump, I'm hoping we can talk then.. I do believe if the trainer is ok with me co-teaching the class with a friend, that we'll take it over the 1 night the other instructor backed out of, and this way I will have a feel if I like it or not...And see what April will bring...
So, lots on my plate this week.... Wanted to Welcome Danielle, I did my first 5K in November and LOVED it!! Good Luck!

swtchrypie.........Why do husbands do that?? They say stuff that they think is funny, but it really isn't....You just want to reach over and slap them....lol I hope your son is doing better!!

Shoppie...Good for you for staying away from those scones.... Good will power!

hollyb9871 .............Thats a little bit of a mile stone for you, when you get under that 137 mark..Congrats on all your hard work!! You seem so focused, keep up the good work!

Welcome, MMulheren!

WildcatMom82 .......sorry about the munchies. I had a rough day as well yesterday, it was miserable outside, rained and stormed awful, it was one of those days you just wanted to curl up in bed and stay there...Good work getting up and moving though, I bet you felt better after your run..I always do...

katapple .......Love it "progress baby" ... So worth all your hard work when you finally see those numbers...Awesome job! I hope you kick that cold soon!!!

OK, I have laundry, of course and some picking up to do before I hit Body Pump this morning..........Have a great Friday Mom's

Remember......Keep moving:)

shoppie - It's not very exciting but (not counting right now!) we normally just have yogurt raisins in the house for a sweet. I mix them with trail mix for my after dinner snack and love it! My husband gets some 100 calorie bakery cookies for himself that are pretty good. I had some mini ice cream bars a couple weeks ago that were 90 calories a piece, those helped a lot! If we're really going to treat ourselves we go to the supermarket bakery - the stuff is so good and for the most part has nutrition facts so I can still log it. The other night we split a giant frosted rice krispie square which came out to 195 per person.

PNCTink - I hope everyone feels better soon!! The flu is the worst. One of my coworkers had it and I'm pretty sure I got a touch of it (the fever and body aches) but luckily we were all vaccinated so it wasn't full blown. Worst sickness out there!!

Has anyone here ever done Stroller Strides? I went for a free trial class today and think I may sign up for a monthly membership. It was pretty intense! I've never done a lot of toning, I MUCH prefer cardio, so I was struggling. I already can barely move, but in a good way It was a little embarrassing because the leader was obviously pregnant and way more in shape than I am, but you gotta start somewhere, I guess. R did great, I think the newness of it kept her distracted. We don't use the stroller much (I use the sling almost anytime we're out) so I was nervous how she'd do.

Sorry ladies ive been MIA all day! I had doctor apts and spent all morning worrying about my friends I left in Hawaii. AH!!!! I just got home and I know I am going to be sore from all the carrying I had to do with my kids today. Which is a good thing! I do not do enough strength training. I dont get to go to the gym and I feel like an idiot when I attempt things at home. But I have slowly been trying to get over it because I know I need it.

Ok well everyone have a great weekend!!!!!!

katapple!!! 130's! You must feel awesome!! SO great, Congrats!

swtch- my prayers are with all your friends in Hawaii, and anyone else on this post who has someone there!

I've been having one of those weeks (well actually March has been rough period) with my weight loss. Not that I've gained any (not lost any either). You see, I was running with some friends & one of the girls was "training" us b/c she is a Pilate instructor. Well she decided to start working out w/ her husband who goes at the same (early early) time of the day as we do. Then 1 girl got pregnant & had to stop, 2 girls got injuries, & 1 just flat out dropped out. So I've been "trying" to do this all on my own but to be honest, getting up at 4:45am to work out 3 times a week doesn't sound to appealing when I'm doing it alone. Plus running in the dark by myself sounds kinda scary. But now not only has my exercise subsided, but my eating habits have sorta become lax as well. I'm so mad & upset @ myself b/c it had become a habit to cook healthier & exercise 3-4 times a week. Now it's like I've reverted back to my old ways..........well all except drinking Dr Peppers.

Hi, everyone! I just caught up--I was 3 pages behind! :laugh: I'm rooting for everyone's success.

I'm starting my day off with not one but the equivalent of THREE protein shakes and two eggs, which will cover my required amount of protein for the day. I feel very proud. :happy:

The batteries on my scale went out AGAIN, the second time in two months. You think it's a sign?

Ajbeans-Have fun shopping today! Be careful of the little forest creatures while shaving!! That's what I tell my daughter when she is way over due to shave!

Victorious-one-I think the scale is telling you to give it a rest and not focus on just that number..way easier said then done though!

Shellndub and Stephanie-Welcome!

lgeren-Pick yourself up and dust your self off! You can do this, start over one day, one meal at a time.

I did make it to the gym yesterday and am feeling withdrawls from not being there today. I will try to get some exercise in at some point today. No big plans for us today, I need to take my son shopping for running shoes as he is going out for track this season for the first time. Other than that I have no idea what we are doing.

Have a great day everyone!

Holly

i don't know why but today, i feel huge! ugh. I'm getting the calories I should and nothing is different but right now, 27lbs just feels so far away.

Holly, were you able to get in some exercise yesterday?

WildCat, that sounds hard! Sorry you guys are sick. Feel better soon.

sgk, Holly is right. Try breaking it down into mini-goals. That might help.

We're going to the late church service today because Daylight Saving Time sucks. :laugh: And I find it funny that even though the clocks changed, somehow the neighbor's dogs still barked at 5:30 on the nose. Somebody in the neighborhood must leave the house at 5:30 or something. I hate those dogs. But I like the neighbors, so it's hard to talk to them about it, and I certainly can't call the cops on them. Blah. Why can't my neighbors be mean?

Have a good Sunday everybody!

Ajbeans-no exercise for me yesterday, I took a day off. I had exercise withdraw though. I did purchase Jillian's Michaels Shred DVD last night so I will give it a go today. I exercised 5 days last week, each day but yesterday. I did stay just slightly under my calories though so it all works out. We didn't make it to our first church service today either, it started at 9:00 we woke up at 8:30 (stupid time change such an antiquated idea). Second service was 10 :45 so we managed that!

Shoppie-There are a lot of state in the US and I get confused where some of them are especially the north eastern states and a few in the south west. Nebraska is freezing a lot in the winter though sometimes we are lucky and get a couple of nicer days. We are on a warming trend after today and I'm looking forward to it being 50-60 degrees instead of 30-40. That being said it would take me a minute or two to find the UK on a map if it was unmarked. I've only been out of the US twice, once to Jamaica on our honeymoon (16 yrs. ago) and once to Mexico as a port stop on a cruise. I would love to do a lot of traveling. I have 2 teenagers and 2 preschoolers it would be very costly for all of us to go places. I have a younger brother too, he's 32 so 7 years younger than I. Don't worry too much about your extra eating. I usually have 1 day of slightly extra calories and I think that's enough of a shake up to the new normal that my body tends to let go of some weight. Maltesers sounds yummy. The big bag probably not such a great idea but live and learn and enjoy the smaller one next time.

Not sure what we are doing today. My oldest daughter is finishing an art project for school, my little girls are wandering the house in my heels and my son is being a thumb warrior (playing video games). I guess I should get some lunch and figure out the rest of the day. Have a good one ladies.

Holly