We didn't walk this morning, so I took a bike ride and Jon mowed the grass in order to fill our exercise quota. I don't remember bike riding ever being so hard. I also felt weird wearing a helmet and being so terribly out of shape. I, obviously, associate the helmet with some degree of cycling talent or experience, which is especially strange since the helmet is mine and the bike is not. Yes, I own a helmet and no bike. However, after said bike kicked my butt today, I'm not sure I'm ready to commit to my own bike. Today, I was able to hate the bike while I hobbled away. I don't think I could hate my own bike the way I enjoyed hating the exercise beast I rode today. The hate is making me stronger because I'm itching to get back on.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Alright, so I'm totally in love with the Garden Po'Boy from Jason's Deli. I want to eat one everyday.
We're finally finished painting the room, so we'll be able to move back in tomorrow night. I think having this project done will open me up to other projects, which I hope includes organizing my craft room. It's been overwhelming having all our bedroom furniture all over the house, so it may be easier to stay active once the house is back in order.
I also started Augusta's scrapbook for Christmas that includes pics from our trip to the beach. This is proving to be a good outlet for my creative juices. I also want to make some cards because I bought 3 this week for various retirements and get wells, and dang, they are expensive. I think I could make my own given the right materials and some space. Today, I'll be scrapping on half the coffee table.
I love my family.
Amanda B.
We're finally finished painting the room, so we'll be able to move back in tomorrow night. I think having this project done will open me up to other projects, which I hope includes organizing my craft room. It's been overwhelming having all our bedroom furniture all over the house, so it may be easier to stay active once the house is back in order.
I also started Augusta's scrapbook for Christmas that includes pics from our trip to the beach. This is proving to be a good outlet for my creative juices. I also want to make some cards because I bought 3 this week for various retirements and get wells, and dang, they are expensive. I think I could make my own given the right materials and some space. Today, I'll be scrapping on half the coffee table.
I love my family.
Amanda B.
Friday, July 28, 2006
Still walking, but I have started to try to eat better. We have cut out sodas...except at the movies and at ballgames. However, I think because we work so hard in every other area, we are less likely to have sodas at the permitted places.
I have lost no weight, and I am more troubled by this than I should be. Now you must understand that I weighed 175 at one time, but that was 2 years ago. I have been 165 for a very long time, and I am beginning to think I'm stuck. I'm wondering what I need to do to get unstuck without shocking my body into thinking I'm starving or otherwise impaired.
The cholesterol is 234. Not good. I'm kinda worried about a heart attack in the not so distant future and teaching probably doesn't help as it can be rather stressful. With Jon going back to school, I am even more worried about bad habits I could develop. I could also use it as an opportunity to indulge in myself in positive ways. In the past this may have meant lots of chips and salsa, but now I'm hoping it will be a bike ride.
I have lost no weight, and I am more troubled by this than I should be. Now you must understand that I weighed 175 at one time, but that was 2 years ago. I have been 165 for a very long time, and I am beginning to think I'm stuck. I'm wondering what I need to do to get unstuck without shocking my body into thinking I'm starving or otherwise impaired.
The cholesterol is 234. Not good. I'm kinda worried about a heart attack in the not so distant future and teaching probably doesn't help as it can be rather stressful. With Jon going back to school, I am even more worried about bad habits I could develop. I could also use it as an opportunity to indulge in myself in positive ways. In the past this may have meant lots of chips and salsa, but now I'm hoping it will be a bike ride.
