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…known as homeschooling. This is my first day homeschooling my youngest daughter. The older one opted to stay at her high school. Can’t say I blame her…high school is an exciting time. The youngest was having problems with teachers, students, the work..you name it. It became increasingly apparent that the classes are too big for any child to get individual attention when they need it. Talking to the public school system here has been like trying to get an apple tree to grow oranges…it aint workin’!

So I got online and researched homeschooling laws for Texas. Turns out it’s all pretty simple. I located the appropriate curriculum and we are on our way. Now during the day for her P.E, we can do things together. woooooo more exercise for mommy! YIPPEE!

Wish me luck!

 WHO CAN RESIST?! yummmmmmmmmmmmy

I am very excited! I feel like a little kid in kindergarten getting their first “good job” on the star board. This week I lost 2 more lbs for a total of 11 lbs. whew..wow..I am so thankful. I got up this morning and worked out. Feels real good to be able to get out of bed without so  many aches and pains….sure my legs are sore,but this is a totally different thing than waking up to leg cramps…being lethargic…not wanting to get out of bed. I AM PUMPED! WOOHOO! Thanks for all the wonderful encouragement!

I was looking around youtube for weight loss videos and tips. I came across one that said Top 5 pain free healthy eating tips. Now I am sorry but the girl was boring..lol..so I skipped over to her sides and found a link for hungry girl.   

http://www.hungry-girl.com/

It is one of the cutest sites I have seen yet. You can sign up for her newsletter.  This is where I found out it’s National Peanut Butter day and what are acceptable treats for those of us trying to lose some weight. I won’t give everything away, but there is a cute little game you can play. :)  I do encourage you to read Who Is HG.  She is just like all of us!

I gotta admit trying to lose weight is like riding an Old West covered wagon across Texas. I hit a few snags, snafoos, pot holes if you will. This weekend I went to a friend’s birthday party. It’s not everyday someone turns 60, so ya kinda have to go. So plans were made by his family to meet at a restaurant. I perused the menu carefully. I had a glass of unsweetened tea. (here in Texas everyone & everywhere makes “sweet tea”..you have to ask them not to) Being in a country place, pretty much everything on this menu is deep fried and smothered in some kind of gravy. 

I looked and thought..wow they have grilled chicken with a side salad and steamed veggies. I had already decided to get that then by some kind of miracle I became a wooden puppet…my lips were moving but it was not my voice coming out. Darnit if that voice didnt order a grilled bacon cheeseburger and some fries. UH OH..the cover has blown off the wagon and we are sweating like a cowboy out on the trail for 3 days without a bath. Did I eat it? OHHHHH you bet your sweet bippy I did. I ate all of it…fries too. I ate slowly mind you.I savored. I drank lots of water.  I felt a little bit guilty as I walked out of the restaurant, but justified my actions by saying, Hey I didnt eat any cake. lol

Maybe in the smaller picture, this little bump was just that..a bump. Or so I thought……I found out a harsh truth. I am not ready for cheat days. I’m just not. Last night I made grilled healthy burgers for my family. Fat free beef, fat free cheese, whole grain buns, romaine lettuce, red onions, nonfat mayo….good stuff. The problem arose when I made the girls some french fries. I did just fine frying a few batches..until the end when it was time to eat. I looked at those golden curly fries and thought a few of the little broken ones won’t hurt. I ate 3 or 4.  I know some of you are thinking sooooooo…not bad. Well yes for me that is bad. Once I start nibbling here & there while I am cooking, I get started in that habit again. Its a horrible habit. All those extra calories just sneak in there. I WILL NOT BE A SNACKER.. I WILL NOT BE  A GRAZER!

I am climbing back into my covered wagon. back to my plan..my 3 main meals and carefully chosen snacks. Whew…sure gets hot on this bumpy trail.

This weekend has started off great. Saturdays are my weigh in days. I lost 3 lbs this week. yeahhhhh! I am so excited & very motivated. It’s a funny thing how a loss on a scale can move you to do great things. This will keep me on track all week. I went to Curves 4 days last week. That helped me out alot. Things have changed there quite a bit since I went a few years ago. They now have this system called Curves Smart. You get this tag that activates each machine to know who you are & track your movements. It keeps track in the computer of how many reps you have done,if you are using enough energy and if you are going through your full range of motion. Pretty cool. One machine..the stepper…also calculates your heart rate for you. Here’s the thing..if you are in the yellow or green zone, you are fine. If it goes to red, it means you are working out too hard and for the next 3 machines, it will give you a 10 count before you can begin exercising. And yes of course 2 times while I was working out it turned red. This totally baffled both myself and the Curves staff because  I was in range for my height, weight and heart rate. So why the flashy red light?! They blame a glitch in the system. I just laughed and kept moving. I wasn’t winded…just sweating, which is one reason you exercise right?!

So this week I wish all my buddies and the ones I dont know a fabulous weekend!

So I am in a bit of a mood today. I woke up this morning dreading weigh in,but naturally I did it anyway. I only lost 1 lb. this week. While the major part of my brain is telling me..hey 1 lb. is better than a gain..AND 1 lb. closer to your goal. STILL ya know it kinda bums you out. Especially when you get up every morning at the crack of dawn to exercise in some non-caffeine haze. LOL But I’m good. I think the small loss can be contributed to my diet change this week. The week before I ate only vegetable related carbs. This week I added in some whole grains. I am just gonna hang in there. Next week I start Curves. I’ve been there before so I know how it works. I completely appreciate all the support this week. It helps ALOT!

So here’s to another week…. WE CAN DO IT !!!! 

I have been on the Slim in 6  “6-day express diet” since 12-31-07. Today is my 6th day so I decided to go ahead and weigh myself. I MET MY MINI GOAL! Actually I surpassed it by 1 lb. YEAHHHHH! I lost 5 lbs. I am so happy. Typically when I diet I lose a lb or so and then nothing..then maybe another lb..I get so aggravated and frustrated that I quit. My doctor told me I would have to work harder than others because I have hypothyroidism. Although I take medication for it, my metabolism is sluggish. So I have to workout more than once a day to see any results. I’ve been doing some cardio & stretching in the morning and then doing the Slim in 6 workout at night. Eventually I will be able to join a gym. I liked Curves before and they finally opened one closer to my house.

So it is a happy day for me! Now I will reward myself with a good jog down to the lake. Thank you very much for all this support this week!! have a great day all!

The week is almost over and my 6 day express plan is almost over too. THANK THE LORD! lol It’s been a hard week. I am a carb-a-holic and this 6 days does not allow for any bread or pasta. It does have some good carbs in vegetables but nothing else. I feel better since I have cut out the caffeine,but my sweet tooth has tried to make a call to me a few times. My mother bought me a George Foreman grill for Christmas. That thing has saved my lunches & dinners. I have been grilling my little heart out. Chicken, lean steak, fish…mmm mmm mmm good stuff.

I hope everyone’s week has been successful!

Today is going to be one of those hectic days. I am supposed to follow a 6 mini meal plan everyday but so far that has been totally blown. lol I got up this morning at 630 to pick up my niece. I got her (she’s only 20 months) and just couldn’t find the right moment to make anything. So here it is 1025 and she just ate. I am having a protein shake. I missed breakfast and my first snack time. Grrrr…oh well. At least all is not lost.

 I am taking my girls shopping today. Both of them got gift cards for Christmas so we are going to the mall. That will be my temptation later on in the day..not to eat at the food court!! Why is it these places never have a salad bar or some kind of grilled foods?! I guess the key is to make sure I am not hungry when we go.

I hope everyone here has a fabulous day!