Measurements - February 22

Here they are but I hate to write them down!

Chest: 47 inches
Waist: 44 3/4 inches
Hips: 44 1/2 inches
Thigh: 25 inches
Calf: 16 1/4 inches
Neck: 16 1/4 inches
Bicep: 13 1/4 inches
Forearm: 11 inches

Weigh In February 22

I just weighed in...drumroll please...

I HAVE MADE IT BACK TO THE 100S!!!!!!!!

I registered a 2 pound lose this week. That means 15 pounds gone (7% loss of body weight)!!!!

Empty Womb, Aching Heart by Marlo Schaleskz

I am reading the book Empty Womb, Aching Heart by Marlo Schaleskv. It is a book that has a variety of stories on a variety of topics all dealing with infertility. I highlighted the following section from p. 30...

"As I live through the storm of infertility, the way is dark. But somewhere out there, the rains will cease and the sun will break through. Someday all this will be behind me. And God has promised that he will never leave or forsake me.

Yet in the months to come I know the tears will flow again. I can't suppress them; I can't ignore them. But I can raise my head, look for the rainbow, and remember that every month is another step closer to the light. One more step in a larger journey.

"Blessed be the name of God forever and ever...He changes the times and the seasons...He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him. (Daniel 2:20-22 NKJV)."

When I read that section I immediately think of the many comments that hurt so bad. Comments like, get over it, you need to deal with it, etc. If only those people could read this AND understand it!

February 20

Today's Workout:

• Eliptical: 35 minutes, 3.93 miles, 5200 strides (148.6 strides per minute)
• Stationary Bike: 10 minutes, 3.33 miles, levels 1-3

Goals:

• Water Intake: 64 oz.
• Workout: done (3 times this week so far)
• Lose 12 pounds: again, technically 11 pounds for the GHC but really 13 pounds total
• 3-4 servings of fruit/veggies - done
• No eating after 8pm - yes, one Dove Dark Chocolate small heart
• Journal - done

Food:

• Small portion of spaghetti with sauce and 3 slices of sausage and parmesan cheese
• 1/2 garlic knot
• 3 servings of red peppers
• 1 piece of Quiche with ham, cheese, spinach, mushrooms and onions. I used egg beaters and 2 eggs
• Small Dove Dark Chocolate heart

I need to work on getting some breakfast into me. I think this would help me a lot. I also think I need to concentrate better on my eating habits. I am really not eating enough even though I am not hungry.

February 19 Workout

Eliptical: 30 minutes, 2.42 miles, 4280 strides (142.7 strides per minute)

Stationary Bike: 15 minutes, 2.25 miles

February 18

I went to the fitness center at 8:15 this morning. I impressed with myself for getting there early. I am also very happy with my workout. I was on the eliptical for 45 minutes. I did 6362 strides and I did 3.64 miles all within my target heart rate. I also drank 33 oz. of what while I was at the gym. Boy, do I feel tired and good. There is something to be said about working out as it makes you feel so much better and it makes the world a little bit brighter!


Goals:

• Water Intake - 65 oz.
• Workout - done (1 time this week so far)
• Lose 12 pounds - technically done but I really have only lost 11 while doing the challenge so that is what I am counting
• Eat 3-4 servings of veggies a day - done
• No eating after 8PM - done
• Journal - done, doing it now and will add more later - done

Infertility Stinks

I just want everyone who does not know that infertility stinks! There are so many precious bundles being born to people who really don't want them or don't take care of them. That hurts when I know Dustin and I would be awesome parents. I have to continue to remind myself...in Your time Lord, In Your Time.

It has been a while

Since I last posted. I am struggling which does not surprise me at this point in the game. This week will be especially difficult since I am home all week and anything I want to eat is here. However, I will not let temptation defeat me! I will eat right and I will go to the gym.

I wish losing weight and getting healthy was not such a struggle. I am convinced someday it will just click. I just need to continue down the path leading to that.

My plan is to get up Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to go to the gym this week. I want to do it soon after waking up because if I let it wait I will not go. I would also like to push my workouts up to 45 minutes a session. I want to begin weighlifting but I still think I will hold that off since I want to get as much cardio in as possible.

February 17 Weight