PRAYERS NEEDED

 Went in for blood work and it came back quite elevated, so I need to go in for more testing to see if the cancer is back.  I would appreciate any and all prayers, and thanks in advance.  I am in a sort of daze so not a lot to report, but I will tell you that I trained and completed my 5k in 34:39 and out of 75 women came in 54th, not too shabby for my first 5k. My son will run the next two with me, so that will be fun.  Blessings to you my friends and I will keep you informed as I find out.

I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love even when I feel it not. I believe in God even when He is silent. *Written on a wall in a concentration camp* 

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Happy Tuesday Peeps

Hey there just wanted to say, yay the kids are back in school officially!!! So nice to have the house to myself for a few hours...so nice to be able to just listen to the quiet and not have someone yakking at me constantly.  Love the kids, but also love quiet time. 

Here is a little inspiration for today...

"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect It's successful outcome."
William James 

I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love even when I feel it not. I believe in God even when He is silent. *Written on a wall in a concentration camp*

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My Journey With MFP Aug/Sept.

So September was an AWESOME month for me all around.  Joining the August challenge was a huge accomplishment and motivation for me.  I lost inches (not sure how many) and 7.2lbs, so all in all it was a very productive month.  

I signed up for my first 5k in October and I cannot wait to see how I do.  My fastest time for a 5k so far is today's time 35:53, yay!!!  Of course my 5k's are not official ones but 5k's non the less.  

Alex, yes that picture of me is recent, although my hair is dark now, but yes that is me in July.  

The kids are all heading back to school next week, woohoo!  I am so ready for them to be back on a routine.  Come the second week of September I will be helping out at our little store, for the lunch rush.  Hopefully that will work out, my hubby is having me help out rather than have to spend the money hiring someone else to work a very short shift, 2hrs at most M-F.  This will cut into my lunch date with my bff Julie and my cleaning job once a week, but I am sure I will figure something out.  

I have become quite addicted (in a good way) to exercising at the local YMCA. Betcha have that song going through your head now.  Ha, Ha !!! I love the elliptical trainer, adaptive motion trainer, and the recumbent bike trainer, they all give me a kick butt workout and are helping to shape my body.  I have also added some weight training to my regime, and will be increasing that as time goes on and allows.  

Our prune tree out back yielded quite a huge crop of prunes (taste like plums) and my son had my mother-in-law make us some prune jam...sounds gross but soooooo good. This winter we will be enjoying some tasty jam, can't wait.

Things at home are going well and we are having some great weather to boot. The hot days are not so hot anymore, and mornings are beautifully fall like.  I can't wait for the trees to change their colors and to feel that cool breeze day after day.  As a result of my weight loss I can now wear my leggings and look great at the same time...woohoo!  I love being skinny but more than that, I love being healthier and more fit.  

Blessings my dear friends and as usual please leave me a little somethin' somethin' when you come by.



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My Journey With MFP

Remember this site that I shared with you last month...well it's what has been keeping me busy.  I joined in on a challenge for the month of August, called Kickin' The Crap Outta August, and well, that is exactly what I have been doing.  Kickin' some major hiney. My team is called F2F (Flab to Fab) and we are doing great so far.

Every day we have challenge exercises like strength training or cardio bursts the make you stretch your perceived abilities...I have found that I am much stronger than I thought I was...and that I can do so much more that I believe. So far this month I have lost 7lbs as of last Sunday and hopefully when I weigh in on this Sunday I will have more to report...I am building more muscle and regaining strength I lost during my battle with cancer, treatment etc...This challenge has just 6 more days and then I can relax a little, and baby my back a little more.

So I will keep this short and sweet, and will check back in at the end of the month to more fully report on my progress and what I have learned in these last couple of months. 

I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love even when I feel it not. I believe in God even when He is silent. *Written on a wall in a concentration camp*

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Thought Maybe I Should Check In

Well I have been busy exercising and eating the right kinds of foods and somehow I forgot to post how I have been doing.

The last couple of weeks has been a lot of exercising and trying to eat good. I found This wonderful website that has helped me to keep track of all my foods, exercise, and water intake...and a lot more.  I have found a wonderful community of people who are in the same boat, so to speak as I am...they are on a journey to health and fitness.

So I have been logging my foods through that site as well as all my exercises and water intake...I love that you can go to your home page and see how everyone is doing and post how and what you are doing as well.  I have found that my new friends are very sweet and motivational, and it is always nice to log in and see that someone left you a note of encouragement. 

This is mostly what I have been eating

Coffee
Creamer
Eggs
Cheese
Strawberries
Chicken
Squash
Corn Tortillas
Salsa
Onions
Nectarines
Salad

Well anyway you get the idea...healthy stuff

Although I did have a few days where I went off the grid and ate not so healthy stuff...like Shari's restaurants All American Panini Sandwich...w/fries and no sugar added Apple Pie...yes, that's right not good choices at all, but boy was it good. We won't even talk about when I ate chips w/dip, pizza and orange slices (candied), that'll just be our secret. Shhh!

I have been walking a lot and riding my bike (Choncho) as well as working out on my weight machine with my son training me...I just need to add some more muscle so I can burn more fat and get these last few lbs off of me. It seems like the last few pounds takes a lot more work and a lot more time. I will post my progress in a few weeks.

I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love even when I feel it not. I believe in God even when He is silent. *Written on a wall in a concentration camp*
 

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