More Numbers and Updates

So I missed updating my numbers yesterday, oh well is was a crazy day.  I started my new semester last Tuesday, and WOW this is going to be a busy busy semester.  All of my classes started with a bang, and their off with no slowing down in sight.  That's okay I'm sure that I will survive at least I hope I do. 
Okay on to the numbers.  Sad to say that I only lost 1 lb this past week.  But I'm okay with it.  I got almost no time with the treadmill because of school starting and trying to work back into my schedule.  Last semester I was able to walk on the treadmill for 20 to 30 minutes every morning.  I would get the kids on the bus for their school, do my walking, then head home and get ready for my school and be on campus for 9:40 class.  This semester I have a 9:15 class 2 days a week so no walking those mornings, and the other three mornings seem to be hard to get on the treadmill too.  I've decided that I'm still going to try and get it in.  One good thing about my new schedule is my weight-lifting class.  I started the actual lifting last Thursday, and was somewhat sore for the next couple days.  I did more lifting today, and I don't feel as sore, so I'm hoping tomorrow isn't too bad.  Anyway, in a nut shell life is crazy and looks to remain that way for the next few months at least.

In other news, Miss Magoo turned 7 last week and we celebrated with a trip to Red Robin and a birthday party.  This was the first time she has had a birthday day and it was very exciting, and even better we all survived it. 

PJ will be turning 10 next week and his dad will be taking care of his birthday party for me.  He and a couple of his friends will be going bowling so that should be a fun time for them.

BYU's Living Legends is performing here Friday night.  I am so excited to take the kids.  I remember going and seeing the Young Ambassadors perform whenever they came to town growing up.  It's exciting to pass this on to my kids.

Totals so far: 33lbs lost, 15 inches (total) lost. 

Checking In

So it's 17 days into the new year, and so far so good.  I finished my little 3 wk class, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be in some ways and in other ways it seriously tried to kick my butt.  But I prevailed, and while I didn't quite get the grade I was hoping for (I got a B-)  I'm still happy with the results.  So now on to my regular semester which starts tomorrow, and I'm already stressing.  I'm taking four upper division classes along with another math class ( 2 down, 2 to go).  And just for fun, just because I totally want too I'm taking a weight-lifting class.  I took one last spring semester and loved it.  And while I didn't actually lose any weight, I lost 3% of my bmi.  I wasn't surprised that I didn't lose any weight that semester, in fact I think the only reason I didn't gain weight was because of the class.  That was a pretty emotional semester for me.  Anywhoo, I'm super excited to be doing the weight-lifting class again, I found out I can repeat the class like 8 times before I can't take it anymore, yea me! 
So these past 17 days I have been doing so good on my goals.  In fact last week and the week before I've gotten in 6 to 7 days a week or walking.  Normally I don't walk on Sunday, but these last two Sundays have been stressful/emotional days so I decided to try and walk it off.  In addition to the walking I have also gotten in 2 days a week of my water aerobic class at the Y.  I am feeling so good.  Today which is my weigh in day saw a loss of 4 lbs from last week.  4 lbs I tell you!!  That made for a very happy me this morning. 
So I think that I've found a new little motivator for me.  See there is a very special someone (who from this point forward shall be forever referred to as Mr. DA)  that has been stressing me out to the point I can't sleep, or sometimes even think straight. And I really needed my sleep these last few weeks, and of course over the next semester I'll need my sleep even more.  So my new plan is whenever I start to get stressed out or overwhelmed with life, if at all possible I go walk it off.  Last week alone I walked 17+miles on the treadmill.  I'm a genius!  Not only do I take my stress out on the treadmill, but I'm losing weight and looking great (so my mom tells me) in the process.   

So my totals so far:  32lbs lost, 2 pant sizes, and lots of inches (I'll have the #'s next time)
* I actually started this weight-loss journey back at the end of Sept. but I'm just now sharing.

Oh and on a totally unrelated note I just discovered Paul Cardall's music, wishing I had heard of him forever ago, his music is my new go to when I need to feel some peace. I also use it for my kids bedtime music and they love it too!  Seriously click on the link and listen!! 

New Year, new goals, sorta

So it's a New Year. I general do not make resolutions. In years past when I have, I've failed miserably. But last year I had a break through! I actually made and kept two goals for myself ALL YEAR LONG! This was a huge accomplishment for me. The two goals I set were to not eat fast food, and no drinking soda pop. At first I just wanted to see if I could go a month or two with out those things. But as I got farther into the year, the longer I wanted to make it. It wasn't originally meant to last the whole year, but I did it anyway. It feels so good to know that I did it!! Yay me!

Anyway so for this year I'm going to make some rather generic goals, ones I'm sure millions of others have made. And you know what I'm good with that.

My goals are:

Eat healthy/Lose weight/Exercise 3-5 days a week (see I'm giving myself a little room there) Those all kind of go together, so they are technically one goal.

Be a better mom.

Make the deans list each semester.

BE HAPPY!! (that one's in all caps, because I really mean it this time)

Start looking ahead, instead of looking back