Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Just a personal update...

So just a personal update for myself. Especially for me since no one else seems to be reading them anymore. School/work has been out now for two weeks, but it seems to be going way faster than that! I have been able to be on the road a lot with Chet, and when not on the road I have been helping him run the tractor business that has allowed us so many extra things in our lives over the last few years. Ford is officially out of high school, but officially enrolled in Adult education at the ATC, in route to achieve his adult education diploma. Where life will take him after this remains to be seem. He is currently looking for new employment, as he has tired of Carl's Jr and his current manager, who has become increasingly difficult to work for and with. Megan and Justin have been married now for 3 months and have lived in their own place now for a month and a little bit. I must admit this move has gone completely different than I ever expected that it would. I really thought Megan would be calling me daily and that I would be sick to my stomach with worry about them getting up and to work and such. After the first few days however; this worry has dimmed to a very fleeting thought! They are proving themselves apt and responsible adults, (no matter how unwilling) :) It almost makes me slightly proud that in spite of me and my short comings as a Mom, my kids seem to be well on their way to becoming successful contributing members of society. THREE CHEERS for some small measures of success as a parent. The planning for Megan's wedding party seem to be going very slow. I am sure this is my fault since I am SO not a planner, let alone a party planner! I have been working like crazy on the yard and the garden :) both of which seem to be coming along nicely. It should be a summer full of memories I hope to look back on with fondness. Perhaps I will update as we go, or maybe not! Maybe it will just have to wait till it is all over and done. Then with a huge sigh of relief I will be able to relive it in my mind for the blog.

Monday, June 4, 2012

My fitness journey

So I was reading an article, in an online fitness magazine, I subscribe to today. The topic was brought up by one of the readers, talking about her personal Aha... moment. The one when she decided for real, to be committed to getting healthy. She asked if anyone else had had one of these moments. This question sent my mind racing back in time. My personal fitness journey began, November of 2009. However; it didn't become a life change, until January 2010. That moment in time will stay with me forever. Although I would not like to relive that year of my life, I am ever so grateful for the "kick in the butt" to fitness that it has given me! I went from 160 pounds and a size 12, to 116 and a size 4. Not only do I feel great, but I love to exercise and have learned to eat more health and be responsible for portion control, which back in the day, for me meant stopping after my second or third helping of what ever tasted the best. Today, I keep track of my food intake and physical fitness. I can't imagine just sitting around and sucking down the sweets any more. So, no matter what it is that gives you that aha... moment, or when it comes to you, I hope you will take hold with both hands and your heart(this part is a must) and use it to your advantage! I know you will never regret making that change. You might just wish you had done it sooner! Here's to being fit! :D