Happy Sunday Evening to all...I hope everyone has had a fabulous weekend. Did I mention that yesterday I completed 3 miles in 1 hour and 5 minutes? Just checkin! I really was "feeling" it this morning when I got up for Church. My body was feeling every minute of its 45 years! But...I vowed that I was going to work out today to push through the aches and pains of yesterday. Sunday started as it typically does...up, pick up Emily, church, take Emily home (Emily was tired today and skipped on lunch)...Tone Tone and I had lunch and headed home. At this point, I could have soooo taken a nap, but instead changed into my workout clothes and headed to the Y.
Honestly, my workout today felt a bit sluggish and I really struggled through parts of it, but I did get through it. Got my cardio in and some circuit training. I am proud of that. However, I am icing down a few body parts this evening!!!
Each day of this Journey so far has had meaning. Each day brings some different little nuance of change that keeps me motivated and interested. Whether it is being able to go a little longer in a workout, not feeling hungry or craving something that is not good for my body, noticing my clothes fit a little differently, unexpected "pep in my step" or just feeling satisfied with my accomplishments. I continued to be really amazed that this is how this is all going down!! I must admit that I did not expect this and am so incredibly grateful for this opportunity.
As I head into week 8...I am hoping to continue increasing my workouts, working on the things (like late night snacking) that still need improvement, planning on ways to give back some of the great gifts I have received, and continue to work on achieving BALANCE in my daily life! God has lead me hear and now I must be willing to listen to his plan and continue to make a commitment to following that path.
I know that there is more inspiration, new milestones, challenges and victories to encounter. I just have to keep my eyes open!
Congratulations to my cousin Kathy who has dropped 17.2lbs on her Journey!!! You go girl!!!
Don't forget the Firefly 5K-Saturday November 3rd at 7:00 PM! Journey 120-Team MAWA Inspired T-shirts can be ordered at the link below. Orders need to be in by October 15th!
Again, thank you for your support. I have gotten some really great messages this week from friends and family and for that I so incredibly grateful! I thank you for every single word of encouragement!!
Here is the link to join Team MAWA or to donate to the Houston Food Bank. Would love it if you would join us!
https://fundraising.active.com/fundraiser/TeamMAWA
Here is the T-shirt link:
http://www.customink.com/signup/1gxy0thg
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ~Winston Churchill
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Drum roll please!
Drum roll please...I completed my first 3 mile walk today in 1:05...can I get a Hell Yeah! I did not die...I am only slightly maimed!
I got up at about 10:00 AM headed to Meyer Park...now on Saturday...Meyer Park is filled with a million soccer players of all ages...and LOTS of screaming, cheering parents! So...I just pretended they were cheering for me! Go Jaime Go! Fluffy, Fluffy, Fluffy!! I did it...
Next on the list was birthday presents for Emily....She will be 12 next week!! Unbelievable!
Then on to the St. Ignatius Loyola for their annual Fall festival...Mom, Emily and I played Bingo...I won twice...$70 bucks!
Man...if only I was in Vegas! Lol!
Three weeks to Firefly! I am feeling a lot better about the event!
Sports Update: The Lightening Strykers lost a tough match! We will get'em next game!
The mighty New Boston Lions beat their arch rival 38 to 37....Way to go Teague Boys!
Ok...headed to see Frankenweenie....
Below is a pic of myself post 3 mile walk....scary...Happy Early Halloween
It has been a Great Day!
Blessings! See you tomorrow!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Getting by with a little (lotta) help from my Friends
It IS Friday!!! Woo HOO....Weigh In Day...Volleyball Game Day...End of work week Day....Can I get an AMEN!!!!
OK...I weighed in today and lost 1.4lbs this week...not exactly blazing a trail to formerly fluffy girl...but am still moving down the scale. Makes 19.4 lbs total...I will take it! I managed to get some decent workouts in this week despite the minor migraine interruption of last week. Feel good about this week and will continue to FORGE ON!!!
Tonight is a big volleyball game. Go Lightening Strykers!!! Actually big sports weekend (plus Monday)...my twin cousins play in their Homecoming game tonight against their biggest rival (they are Juniors this year) Go Wes and Wil...My co-worker Kristen made a sign for me to hang up in my work area so that I can cheer for the boys all day. Go New Boston Lions!!!
A cool story..for those of you don't know or have not figured it out...I am a sports nut and I LOVE Texas High School football! I have been known to go to games even when I did not have any connection to either team (that may be sad...not sure). Anyway, for the last several years, I have been blessed to have high school football to follow where I actually KNEW someone playing. My cousins (Jake-who graduated last year, Wes and Wilson all play football and baseball...So for the last few years, every Friday night, my cousin Julie (the boy's Mom) sends me game update texts throughout the night so that I can keep up with the boy's games...New Boston is about 5 hours north of Houston...so we do not get to see games in person too often. The Friday night texts have become a highlight of my week. I LOVE following along...makes me feel like a part of the whole experience!!! Thanks Ju Ju!!!
Of course Saturday the Texas Longhorns play West Virginia...big game...Texas Fight!!!! Monday night the undefeated Houston TEXANS play the Jets on MNF!!!! Go TEXANS! Lots of opportunities to be fired up this weekend!!! Lots of untapped sports inspiration!!!! Which is good...Because I am giving the Full 3 mile walk a try this weekend in preparation for the 5K!!!!! I know it really isn't that far...but it really sounds far and I am thinking will FEEL far for the Fluffy Girl!!! But here goes!!!
Here is an article I found on weight watchers....It is about getting by with a little help from our friends!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=42201&sc=3047
I am ready for WEEK 8...Bring It...2 months into this Journey 120 and I am ready to push through to the next level. I hope you will stay with me the rest of the way!!! Who's With ME?
"What would you do if I sang out of tune,
Would you stand up and walk out on me.
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
And I'll try not to sing out of key.
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends...
I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends."~John Lennon & Paul McCartney
OK...I weighed in today and lost 1.4lbs this week...not exactly blazing a trail to formerly fluffy girl...but am still moving down the scale. Makes 19.4 lbs total...I will take it! I managed to get some decent workouts in this week despite the minor migraine interruption of last week. Feel good about this week and will continue to FORGE ON!!!
Tonight is a big volleyball game. Go Lightening Strykers!!! Actually big sports weekend (plus Monday)...my twin cousins play in their Homecoming game tonight against their biggest rival (they are Juniors this year) Go Wes and Wil...My co-worker Kristen made a sign for me to hang up in my work area so that I can cheer for the boys all day. Go New Boston Lions!!!
A cool story..for those of you don't know or have not figured it out...I am a sports nut and I LOVE Texas High School football! I have been known to go to games even when I did not have any connection to either team (that may be sad...not sure). Anyway, for the last several years, I have been blessed to have high school football to follow where I actually KNEW someone playing. My cousins (Jake-who graduated last year, Wes and Wilson all play football and baseball...So for the last few years, every Friday night, my cousin Julie (the boy's Mom) sends me game update texts throughout the night so that I can keep up with the boy's games...New Boston is about 5 hours north of Houston...so we do not get to see games in person too often. The Friday night texts have become a highlight of my week. I LOVE following along...makes me feel like a part of the whole experience!!! Thanks Ju Ju!!!
Of course Saturday the Texas Longhorns play West Virginia...big game...Texas Fight!!!! Monday night the undefeated Houston TEXANS play the Jets on MNF!!!! Go TEXANS! Lots of opportunities to be fired up this weekend!!! Lots of untapped sports inspiration!!!! Which is good...Because I am giving the Full 3 mile walk a try this weekend in preparation for the 5K!!!!! I know it really isn't that far...but it really sounds far and I am thinking will FEEL far for the Fluffy Girl!!! But here goes!!!
Here is an article I found on weight watchers....It is about getting by with a little help from our friends!
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=42201&sc=3047
I am ready for WEEK 8...Bring It...2 months into this Journey 120 and I am ready to push through to the next level. I hope you will stay with me the rest of the way!!! Who's With ME?
"What would you do if I sang out of tune,
Would you stand up and walk out on me.
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
And I'll try not to sing out of key.
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends...
I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends."~John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Progress equals Success!
Hello to all and I hope this has been a good, healthy, fabulous day for all. No early posting today...So sorry for the late hour. I continue to find the idea of a healthy Balance a major theme in this Journey I am on...achieving that is actually proving to be more difficult than laying off the bad food and adding a consistent exercise program to my daily life! I am working on it though...trying to maintain a healthy schedule to meet all of the needs of this "new life" and still stay employed and sleep at night!
So...I went to work out tonight....another hour on the bike (interval training)...worked on legs and hobbled home...still snap, crackling and popping!! Though I will say I really do think it is getting easier (not sure these aging knees would agree)!..But, I did get a close parking spot at the Y...and yes, that is important to me...I can go in and ride the bike and sweat like a piglet...but I do NOT want to walk across the parking lot after my workout...go figure!!!
Tomorrow is weigh in #7...and again, I am a bit anxious. I do think that this public weigh in idea was genius though...because each week on about Wednesday...I begin to feel just a bit of pressure to "perform" so to speak! I work out a little harder just to make sure that I drop a pound or two! I like to think of it as healthy motivation!!
So here is a quick progress report as we near the end of Week 7.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/76506-weight-loss-per-week/
I am pleased with my progress and feel so blessed to have so much support. Again...I can promise you that this is all God's plan and my success is directly tied to ALL of the support I have received.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
Thank YOU ALL!!!!!!
GO TEAM MAWA-JOURNEY 120!!! INSPIRED!
So...I went to work out tonight....another hour on the bike (interval training)...worked on legs and hobbled home...still snap, crackling and popping!! Though I will say I really do think it is getting easier (not sure these aging knees would agree)!..But, I did get a close parking spot at the Y...and yes, that is important to me...I can go in and ride the bike and sweat like a piglet...but I do NOT want to walk across the parking lot after my workout...go figure!!!
Tomorrow is weigh in #7...and again, I am a bit anxious. I do think that this public weigh in idea was genius though...because each week on about Wednesday...I begin to feel just a bit of pressure to "perform" so to speak! I work out a little harder just to make sure that I drop a pound or two! I like to think of it as healthy motivation!!
So here is a quick progress report as we near the end of Week 7.
- I am averaging a weight loss of 3.0lbs per week in the 1st 6 weeks.
- I have increased my cardio exercise from 20 minutes to 1hr per session.
- I am working out a minimum of 4 days per week.
- Instead of taking 15-30 units of short term insulin per day...I am taking less than 15 units per week
- I take 50-60 units of long-acting insulin per night. Was taking 110 units per night (6 weeks ago)
- I have blogged every day of the last 6+ weeks.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/76506-weight-loss-per-week/
I am pleased with my progress and feel so blessed to have so much support. Again...I can promise you that this is all God's plan and my success is directly tied to ALL of the support I have received.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
Thank YOU ALL!!!!!!
GO TEAM MAWA-JOURNEY 120!!! INSPIRED!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The Fluffy Girl and The Food Network
Happy Wednesday...I hope all is well. I am skipping through Week 7...hoping that I am actually losing a few pounds along the way.
Last night was VB practice. We had a good practice! The girls learned a few new skills and I think they are getting used to moving around on the court. We have not quite mastered a few skills yet..but they are working hard. Even had a few girls stay after practice and do a little extra work. Love It!
I learned something or at least was reminded of something last night. After watching our regular DVR'd TV shows...I punched play on a recorded Episode of Iron Chef America on The Food Network. I love this show...used to watch the original Japanese version back in the day. Back then...I often watched in dismay ...they cooked things like fish eyes, fish guts, frog lips and weird stuff like that...and made desserts out of ingredients that I would not want to eat in any way shape or form...But then came along Iron Chef America...and other shows like Chopped, Cupcake Wars, Sweet Genius...these shows cook food that I WOULD want to eat...and here is what happens...It is 11 or 12 O'clock at night...and I am watching these shows and suddenly I am HUNGRY!!! Like Pavlov's dogs...just show me food and I am suddenly salivating!!!
So last night...I turn on an episode of Iron Chef...the secret ingredient is Parmigiano Reggiano cheese...they make all of this yummy looking, cheesy food and suddenly I am starving ( or at least my mind thinks so)...Crazy! It is funny....I am such a night owl and have always been a late night snacker ( I come from a long line of late night snackers)...So why I watch cooking shows at midnight is beyond reasonable explanation!!! SO....I had a banana, decided no more late night Food Network for the Fluffy Girl and went to sleep...
Seriously though...I am still struggling with late night snacks...So that is something that I will have to continue to work on....I certainly have improved over the past 6 weeks but...further improvement is still on my "to do" list.
I have been remiss in discussing Blessings over the past couple of weeks. My Blessings for the last week:
See you tomorrow...
Last night was VB practice. We had a good practice! The girls learned a few new skills and I think they are getting used to moving around on the court. We have not quite mastered a few skills yet..but they are working hard. Even had a few girls stay after practice and do a little extra work. Love It!
I learned something or at least was reminded of something last night. After watching our regular DVR'd TV shows...I punched play on a recorded Episode of Iron Chef America on The Food Network. I love this show...used to watch the original Japanese version back in the day. Back then...I often watched in dismay ...they cooked things like fish eyes, fish guts, frog lips and weird stuff like that...and made desserts out of ingredients that I would not want to eat in any way shape or form...But then came along Iron Chef America...and other shows like Chopped, Cupcake Wars, Sweet Genius...these shows cook food that I WOULD want to eat...and here is what happens...It is 11 or 12 O'clock at night...and I am watching these shows and suddenly I am HUNGRY!!! Like Pavlov's dogs...just show me food and I am suddenly salivating!!!
So last night...I turn on an episode of Iron Chef...the secret ingredient is Parmigiano Reggiano cheese...they make all of this yummy looking, cheesy food and suddenly I am starving ( or at least my mind thinks so)...Crazy! It is funny....I am such a night owl and have always been a late night snacker ( I come from a long line of late night snackers)...So why I watch cooking shows at midnight is beyond reasonable explanation!!! SO....I had a banana, decided no more late night Food Network for the Fluffy Girl and went to sleep...
Seriously though...I am still struggling with late night snacks...So that is something that I will have to continue to work on....I certainly have improved over the past 6 weeks but...further improvement is still on my "to do" list.
I have been remiss in discussing Blessings over the past couple of weeks. My Blessings for the last week:
- A really kind, sweet phone message from one of my best friends growing up...AND my High School Volleyball Teammate and Co-Captain!! :) Thank you so much Karen!
- The growing Team Mawa for the Firefly 5K-Thanks for your support!
- Continued Great Support from Family and Friends
- 8 Enthusiastic 10-11 year old girls who seem to really love volleyball!!! Go Lightening Strykers!
See you tomorrow...
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
A Reminder of God's Grace
Hi all!!! Happy Tuesday! I got an email this morning reminding me that the Firefly Run is in ONE month....For some reason seeing that in print sent shock waves through my body....I have to hurry and get skinnier!!! IN ONE MONTH!!! AHHHHHH!!!! The good news is that I was able to work out last night...had a good workout. I am still primarily doing the stationary bike (recumbent) but have really been able to increase the resistance level during my ride. I build to the level of intensity that I can still maintain a solid pace...stay there for a period of time and then slowly decrease to cool down level for the last 5 minutes...I am doing an hour total. Then I worked the lower back, upper body (shoulders and upper back) and then a short leg workout.
Tonight is Volleyball practice with the fierce Lightening Strykers!!! The girls are great fun...So I always look forward to Tuesday nights.
Today is my cousin Kay's Birthday...She passed away in December 2009. She had wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and had her life struggles as well. It was a life cut way too short... but I am blessed to have had her in my life for 32 years. She left us with lots of good memories and an adorable son...Carter (who is now 15-I can't believe it!). Katy...you are missed...Happy 35th Birthday!
Not to be too dark...but I guess that this does remind me that I should cherish the life I have and those around me. Life truly is a gift...This Journey is really about the gift of Life for me. As I strive to take better care of myself, I really want to live this life to the fullest. Do what I can to take care of this life and leave something of worth behind. A reminder of God's Grace!
I have been getting feed back that some of you out there are finding it difficult to leave comments on the blog. I apologize for not being more knowledgeable about this whole thing. I know that there are a few different ways to leave comments...I have made changes to the settings so that anyone can comment...even anonymously. I guess if there are any tech gurus out there that have any suggestions....PLEASE let me know.
Please sign up to join us for the Firefly Run...Saturday November 3rd (in the evening). There is a green button on the bottom left corner of the page that will take you to the sign up page. We are Team MAWA. https://fundraising.active.com/fundraiser/TeamMAWA
Here's to a wonderful rest of the day! Cheers!
Tonight is Volleyball practice with the fierce Lightening Strykers!!! The girls are great fun...So I always look forward to Tuesday nights.
Today is my cousin Kay's Birthday...She passed away in December 2009. She had wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and had her life struggles as well. It was a life cut way too short... but I am blessed to have had her in my life for 32 years. She left us with lots of good memories and an adorable son...Carter (who is now 15-I can't believe it!). Katy...you are missed...Happy 35th Birthday!
Not to be too dark...but I guess that this does remind me that I should cherish the life I have and those around me. Life truly is a gift...This Journey is really about the gift of Life for me. As I strive to take better care of myself, I really want to live this life to the fullest. Do what I can to take care of this life and leave something of worth behind. A reminder of God's Grace!
I have been getting feed back that some of you out there are finding it difficult to leave comments on the blog. I apologize for not being more knowledgeable about this whole thing. I know that there are a few different ways to leave comments...I have made changes to the settings so that anyone can comment...even anonymously. I guess if there are any tech gurus out there that have any suggestions....PLEASE let me know.
Please sign up to join us for the Firefly Run...Saturday November 3rd (in the evening). There is a green button on the bottom left corner of the page that will take you to the sign up page. We are Team MAWA. https://fundraising.active.com/fundraiser/TeamMAWA
Here's to a wonderful rest of the day! Cheers!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Motivational Monday!
"Monday, Monday..so good to me"...OK that may be a stretch, but it has not been a bad Monday and that is good!!!!
So I am coming off of a slooowwww weekend with no workouts and today I must be motivated...I must Forge On...:). So...as soon as I leave the office I will be headed to the Y.M.C.A for some workout time. I am feeling a tiny bit of pressure to be ready for this 5K...I don't want to start this 5K on Saturday and end on Sunday....haha! But I am still quite motivated...It actually kinda shocks me that I have not really hit a wall yet. Not to say that I ever will...but I truly expected to be a few weeks into this Journey and just SPLAT...right into the wall of discouragement, or fear, or just plain "what the heck was I thinking"....I keep thinking of things that I can do to motivate myself over the wall, through the wall whatever it takes...but so far....NO WALL! Now...if you have been reading along...you know I have had some obstacles, a few hurdles and a few physical walls to push through...but no Great Wall of China kind of Wall...I am thrilled.
I know have said this 1,000 times...but I truly believe that sharing this with others is serving as a Wall buster!!! Having this MUCH accountability, encouragement, helpful hints, etc...I think it keeps me moving forward over obstacles, through the difficult parts and keeps me from plowing into that wall.
God really knew what He was doing when He said...Hey Jaime...it is time for you to get healthy and lose 120lbs but I want you to write about it everyday...share with everyone you know, post it on Facebook and send it to people you don't know on every social media outlet possible...C'Mon it'll be FUN!!! Oh...and you are going to publish your starting weight and weekly weigh in totals as well...Even more FUN!!! But...the part He did not tell me is ALL of the amazing things that have happened since! Unbelievable.
So if you have been reading along...you know that one of my goals...the really fun goal...is to play a real, full on, got my mojo workin, kinda Volleyball game on Saturday August 17th, 2013. BUT....a couple of weeks back, one of my co-workers (Kyle) said...Hey Jaime...wouldn't it be cool to make the Volleyball game a charitable event and raise money for one of Misty May Treanor or Kerri Walsh Jenning's charities...So...an idea was born. Inspiration is really quite amazing and God does work in wonderfully mysterious ways.
You see, I got it early on in the process that I want this Journey to be about more than just losing weight. I said I wanted to "Take this Journey Gracefully"...I want to share the Grace that I have been granted and the truth is...I have wanted to find ways to give back...in my community or in whatever way God sees fit!
So that Volleyball game (event) is the big project that a group of us will be working on...Not too many details have been ironed out...We will choose a venue and begin to put together a plan...careful consideration will be given to the charity (charities) selection process and what that will look like! I am really excited about it and I am hoping that it is something that everyone following along on this Journey can get excited about!!! As we progress, I will post details. I am always open for feedback...so don't be afraid to share. Also, if you are interested in being a direct part of the process, or have any good ideas...please let me know.
Thank you!!!
If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to your mountain, "MOVE!" and it WILL move... and NOTHING will be impossible for YOU! - Matthew 17:20
So I am coming off of a slooowwww weekend with no workouts and today I must be motivated...I must Forge On...:). So...as soon as I leave the office I will be headed to the Y.M.C.A for some workout time. I am feeling a tiny bit of pressure to be ready for this 5K...I don't want to start this 5K on Saturday and end on Sunday....haha! But I am still quite motivated...It actually kinda shocks me that I have not really hit a wall yet. Not to say that I ever will...but I truly expected to be a few weeks into this Journey and just SPLAT...right into the wall of discouragement, or fear, or just plain "what the heck was I thinking"....I keep thinking of things that I can do to motivate myself over the wall, through the wall whatever it takes...but so far....NO WALL! Now...if you have been reading along...you know I have had some obstacles, a few hurdles and a few physical walls to push through...but no Great Wall of China kind of Wall...I am thrilled.
I know have said this 1,000 times...but I truly believe that sharing this with others is serving as a Wall buster!!! Having this MUCH accountability, encouragement, helpful hints, etc...I think it keeps me moving forward over obstacles, through the difficult parts and keeps me from plowing into that wall.
God really knew what He was doing when He said...Hey Jaime...it is time for you to get healthy and lose 120lbs but I want you to write about it everyday...share with everyone you know, post it on Facebook and send it to people you don't know on every social media outlet possible...C'Mon it'll be FUN!!! Oh...and you are going to publish your starting weight and weekly weigh in totals as well...Even more FUN!!! But...the part He did not tell me is ALL of the amazing things that have happened since! Unbelievable.
So if you have been reading along...you know that one of my goals...the really fun goal...is to play a real, full on, got my mojo workin, kinda Volleyball game on Saturday August 17th, 2013. BUT....a couple of weeks back, one of my co-workers (Kyle) said...Hey Jaime...wouldn't it be cool to make the Volleyball game a charitable event and raise money for one of Misty May Treanor or Kerri Walsh Jenning's charities...So...an idea was born. Inspiration is really quite amazing and God does work in wonderfully mysterious ways.
You see, I got it early on in the process that I want this Journey to be about more than just losing weight. I said I wanted to "Take this Journey Gracefully"...I want to share the Grace that I have been granted and the truth is...I have wanted to find ways to give back...in my community or in whatever way God sees fit!
So that Volleyball game (event) is the big project that a group of us will be working on...Not too many details have been ironed out...We will choose a venue and begin to put together a plan...careful consideration will be given to the charity (charities) selection process and what that will look like! I am really excited about it and I am hoping that it is something that everyone following along on this Journey can get excited about!!! As we progress, I will post details. I am always open for feedback...so don't be afraid to share. Also, if you are interested in being a direct part of the process, or have any good ideas...please let me know.
Thank you!!!
If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to your mountain, "MOVE!" and it WILL move... and NOTHING will be impossible for YOU! - Matthew 17:20
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