Prepared for Betrayal

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Prepared for Betrayal

exercise, etc

Our exercise routine did not get very far. Right after I implemented it, the children became ill and we've been fighting to get well ever since. Hopefully, tomorrow, we'll be starting our new routine again. I am looking forward to getting up and getting moving. Well, maybe not the getting up part but it will be nice to be active.

Speaking of which, I have been thinking about trying to get back into shape. Which, is going to be so very hard for me. I need to lose roughly 50 pounds at this point to get back into a healthy weight range. That seems so impossible for me. I use food to soothe my nerves, my emotions, my stress, my life. I know that is unhealthy and it is going to be really hard to replace those habits. The other thing that will be difficult is getting into a normal exercise routine and sticking with it. I can't tell you the number of things that I have started on and then went strong for a month or two and then gave up. I really want to succeed in this but it is going to be so difficult. It's a whole new way of life. Not a diet fad. A new way of seeing the food I put into my body and a new way of examining what I do with my time and energies.

I've been debating joining Planet Fitness but I hate to do that because I do not want to be seen by the general public huffing and puffing away on some piece of machinery. I am hoping to invest in a recumbent exercise bike and to walk the neighborhood. I enjoy walking so I just need to do it. Ya know, like Nike's slogan, Just do it.

So, those of you who know me, check in with me every now and then and ask me how it's going. I need to be accountable. I know I need to be accountable to God but I need to be accountable to Eddie, too. But, I think it would help if other people held me accountable, as well. I mean, there are times when Eddie will ask if I have exercised and I get angry with him or I feel like he's trying to point out how badly I need the exercise. Which, is not the case at all. That's not a fair reaction to him, especially when I've asked him to help me out in this area!!!

Well, there's more that I wanted to blog about here but I really don't want to spend the emotional energy expounding on it right now. It can wait until another blog. Take care all and have a wonderful week!

My new brainstorm

Rise and Shine!!! I am going to attempt to get the kids and myself, up 1/2 hour earlier in the mornings so that I can get them moving. Literally. I've been thinking about how difficult it has been for all of us to get going in the morning and to focus and have energy throughout our day.
So, I decided that we'd have dance parties in the morning for 15-20 mins (or more, depending on time). I'll put some fun music on and turn it up and we'll just jump up and down, dance, jump rope and just act crazy for awhile. While they are cooling down and getting dressed afterward, I'm going to make sure I fix a nutritious breakfast. Most mornings, my kids do eat breakfast but it is usually just a hurried bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios or something similar. I'm thinking of a cooked breakfast with a side of fresh fruit and glass of milk. Some mornings might consist of cereal and fruit or maybe some whole grain toast with fruit. I'm not exactly sure of all the details, yet. I will get ready for work while they eat.
I'm going to attempt this tomorrow. We'll give it a trial run and see how it goes. I'm hoping it will help us all to get active, and to start the day fresh and alert. We'll see. I know this means more work for me, but if it helps us all start the day off on a good foot, it's worth it.

EAT DIRT!

GO EAT DIRT!!!! Well, okay, not dirt. But, maybe some of this pudding dessert instead? This is a fun treat to make for the kids. If you have never tried it before, give it a whirl! I'm going to try and make it this week with my kids and see what they think! I've had it before at church and at school and all the kids enjoy it!

Dirt Cups

				Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 min Makes: 10 servings

Ingredients: 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding 2 cups cold milk 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed 15 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/4 cups), divided 10 worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks Preparation: BEAT pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min. Stir in COOL WHIP and 1/2 cup cookie crumbs. SPOON into 10 (6- to 7-oz.) paper or plastic cups; top with remaining cookie crumbs. REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Top with fruit snacks just before serving.

Spring

Today marks the first day of Spring! Yay!!! Welcome Spring! I wanted to have a party to celebrate but David spent much of last night in the bathroom on the seat of the throne, so I'm not sure how much partying we'll be doing. If he is up to it later on, I'd like for all of us to go 0n another hike and enjoy the weather. It looks like we'll be either rainy or snowy, or both, over the next few days so we'd better get out while we can.

I had hoped to make some fun Spring treats but didn't get around to it. Maybe I can find some fun Spring activities for us to do. The web is a good place for that!

Well, I hope you all have a good first day of Spring!! I'm hoping that we'll be outside enjoying the day soon!

Pics of Chickies Rock County Park

Click on the picture to view it larger! Enjoy!

Hello Friday!

With a beautiful day in store, the kids and I are heading out to Chickies Rock County Park. It boasts beautiful vistas and water scenes. We've never been there before but it looks like an easy 40 minute drive from us. I'll try to post pictures later. Well, I'm off to pack some lunches and snacks and get everyone geared up for a day of sunshine, fresh air, and hiking trails! Wonder how many ticks we'll bring home? Oh, here's a link to the website for anyone who wants to see some pics ahead of time! Enjoy! http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks/cwp/view.asp?a=676&q=518276