Freckles

With my goal to be more aware in 2009 I've been trying to exercise everyday other than Sundays and Saturdays and although I don't quite make it everyday I have managed to do some sort of workout at least 3 times a week. It's been a few weeks and I feel great. I wanted to loose some weight but have only managed to gain a couple more pounds (muscle right?) although my weight is higher I feel better than before. I'm giving my goal to loose 10 lbs the boot!!!!! As long as I feel great it shouldn't matter. It's just numbers on a scale. My new goal in replace to the loose 10 lbs. is to eat healthier.
Here are a couple of the things I've been trying to do to keep my body in better shape and to prepare for another pregnancy.
Trips to the YMCA.
I love that they will watch EmmaLee so I can have a good little workout. It also makes a good date night since they will watch Emma and Jeremy and I can play raquet ball together.


Going for walks at the park with friends. (good for Emma and I)
This has been SOOO good for me. We try and go a few times a week and I KNOW for a fact that I would not have the motivation to walk 2-4 miles on my own. When others are counting on you to be there it's easier to get going. It's also been a good start to my day. I've realized that since doing this I'm sleeping better at night than I EVER HAVE! No more nightmares (sleep paralysis) and no more trouble falling asleep. I am loving it.
I heard this song for the first time this last week and have decided that...
I am beautiful

It's something that is hard for me to say. My whole life I have had a hard time accepting how I looked. I was never as beautiful as I thought I should be and I still catch myself wishing I had more or less of something or other. I know that we are all more judgmental of ourselves than we are of others but I am trying really hard to be positive and not compare myself to others.

P.S. I chopped my hair off! (about seven inches) (not my favorite picture but Jeremy picked it.)

P.S. Anyone?

Anyone who wants to join in on being more A.W.A.R.E. in 2009 is welcome to. I would love to have some company! Call me up and we can go running together! (and then go out for some ice cream.)

Be A.W.A.R.E.

Here it is my new years resolution. My goal is to loose weight, drink more water, eat healthier, and exercise regularly. Thanks Maria for the be A.W.A.R.E. plan. :)
Be A.W.A.R.E.'

Be

A.- ACCEPT that it's going to take time to turn it around. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither where my thighs. Also ACCEPT your/my body type.

W.- WATER...Drink plenty of it every single day. Stay hydrated.

A.-ACCOUNTABILITY...This is a must. This is where our friend, a good scale comes in, but only weigh once a week. No more. Preferably on the same day. With clothes and a heavy coat the first week, naked the second week. You'll notice results right away. Then keep track of you progress.

R.-REALITY CHECK...You can want to change and even think you are going to do it, but if you aren't living in reality and write down what you eat, you'll be in the dark about what you're really taking in.

E.-EXERCISE...Another must for my mental well being as well as just the physical benefits...plus, (bonus: I can eat more when I exercise)

(Alright Maria, I'm in on it but I might need a little help...) I have a hard time getting motivated to exercise and eat right and I definitely like junk food more than the healthy stuff. I was trying to accomplish my goal of losing ten pounds and had lost 4 lbs but when the holidays rolled around and the stress came about I put 5lbs back on. So.. my plan is to BE AWARE! -thanks Maria for your inspiration! It's Sunday night and I'm weighing in with the biggest coat in my closet, a sweater, and my camera. Thanks for photo shop I just blotted out a couple numbers.

One website said the ideal weight for a girl at my height (5') is 100lbs. I would love to make that weight but the reality of it is I don't think I'll ever get there. This calculator made me feel a little better.
Here is my favorite site for calculating weight ranges. I honestly think that how much you should weigh depends on your frame size. That's my favorite calculator. I think 100lbs. is a little overboard for an ideal weight. I was 100lbs in Junior High! It's definitely not where I feel I should be now.
I'll try and keep posting my progress because I think it will help me stay on track.