The right thing to do.

  I skipped out on Zumba today.I made a difficult decision last week.The music is so easy to dance to.I dance like I'm all alone.It's been my favorite exercise for a couple of years.But,sometimes the music is too sexual.
I will walk out when the song is bad.But last week I stayed for one song.It wasn't too bad.The moves though.All that was missing were poles.Its tempting to move like that.I felt uncomfortable.I knew it was wrong. 
 I thought,If my bishop walked by?If Jeff were here?Can my mom see me right now?Would I ever let Whitney come with me?It's not righteous. I started to rationalize.It's my favorite cardio.This is why I joined the gym.I'll just make sure I leave when its bad.How will I get these 10 lbs off? I love the instructor, she knows me. I called my sister.I talked it out with her.She agreed.Slippery slope.I can't stand for truth, for rightwhile I'm dancing like that. I'm sad.I LOVE to dance. I told my kids what I did.I told them why I can't go anymore.They know how much I loved it.It's the kind of thing I've taught them,better step up and do it myself.Spin class with have to do for now. 


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I LOVE

 Racquetball.I learned how to play a few months ago. I want to beat Jeff so bad. He is good.Even when he plays left handed.Once he pulled a Princess Bride on me.He basically just started too,but he's a stinkin' natural at everything he does.Makes me so mad.I'm so impatient when it comes to learning something new.I was throwing a fit at the gym the other day.Someone was watching.He poked his head in to give me some tips.He said, You guys remind me of me and my ex-wife.Uh, great. I just need to go and have fun.Not be so worried about winning. Just have fun.

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I worked out today, but...

Before I even start the warm up I'm dreading the pain.
Especially when I've gone weeks without a solid workout program.
I tell myself, "I'm going to workout today."
And then, I quit on myself.
I skip a workout.
Day after day.
I don't follow through with promises to myself.
Makes me kind of feel bad about me.

My clothes don't fit like they did.
I feel sluggish.
When I carry a sleeping girl up the stairs I think I might stop breathing.

And then.
An invitation.
Do I want to go to Hawaii?
Why yes!!!



Now, when I get the burn.
When the pain is there.
I think of myself on the beach,
with my fit self.
Not beating up on me.
Just enjoying it all- in a swimsuit.

Me? In Hawaii!
Soaking up the sun on the North Shore.
September 15-22
I can't believe it!!


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Persistence and Consistance

Persistence- continuity: the property of a continuous and connected period of time

Consistence- a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts

Is there any doubt that these two words are one of the secrets to being in awesome shape?

My friend Laura told me that I could look like the picture in 3 months easy. 3 months isn't very long, but in the back of my mind I ask myself if I want it bad enough. I do, but I think I'm afraid to try because I might fail. Its so hard for me to be patient in progress. The work I know I must do and the time can be overwhelming.

I've always wanted to try for this. I don't think I'm really that far away. I've lost 40-50 lbs with each of my 4 babies. I think I'm okay health wise but something in me wants to push myself more than I ever have. I've been feeling this way for several years. BUT I haven't been consistent enough to make it!!! Ever since I was a little girl I've driven myself crazy with trying to everything well. If I can't do it well I don't want any part of it. That's so sad. When I think of getting in shape I think I have to do it like GI JANE. (never seen the movie but know that she got totally ripped) This mentality makes me want to throw in the towel before I even get started. I have to reprogram my thinking and teach myself that its line upon line. One day at a time. This applies to so many things.



It was working out with Debbie Siebers yesterday and she kept telling me that consistency is the trick. It really is!! The more I thought about it all day, the more I thought its the trick LIFE. If I was Persistent and Consistent with Parenting, Eating good stuff, Scripture Reading & Pondering, my Marriage, Prayer, I'd be set!!!! Okay, I'm going to start today!!
Wait a second....
I have laundry to do, groceries to buy, leaves to rake, dinner to make, 4 KIDS....... LIKE I'VE SAID BEFORE: ITS A BALANCING ACT! If anyone figures out how to do it all, will you please let me know?




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By mom247 at 2008-10-20

P90X begins February 11

I've been so pumped by my friend Allison and her husband's decision to begin this intense workout and diet regimen, that I've jumped on the bandwagon too. And then there's Laura, my wonderful , marvelous, brave, truly inspirational friend. If you go to her blog you will be amazed and inspired by her story. She has battled fat all of her life and has had enough. She won the chance to have a personal trainer 3 X a week for 3 months and was entered into her gym's BIGGEST LOSER contest. She has 3 months with the trainer and 3 months without. They aren't giving out a prize at the end because of the free personal training. But, if I know her, she will be just as happy without it. I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of her . When I work out I'll be thinking of her. She is so ready and I can't wait to throw a big reveal party for her. I LOVE YOU LAURA!

I got P9ox in the mail yesterday and a I'm in the planning stages as I type this. I was reading the fitness guide this morning and it said:
What can you expect?

• To get in the best shape of your life.
• To develop skills, coordination, and flexibility you never dreamed possible.

• To sharpen your knowledge of smart eating and discover healthy diet choices.

It's not going to be easy but I can't wait to start!!!!