Okay, this running is really a great thing. I did not want to exercise yesterday, but the weather was beautiful, so when we were done with school at 1pm, I got dressed out in my work out clothes. I headed outside with Lydia and Grant to run/walk while they rode bikes. It was the best thing I did all day long. I didn't eat well yesterday, but today was down a pound and I think it is because running really works! It is a great exercise and it doesn't take me long. I can't go far! I walked/jogged 1.5 miles yesterday and it took me 20 minutes. That is not a fast pace, but I don't care. I am jogging further and longer. I am able to jog more uphill than all downhill. I do see improvements.

I got my Power 90 in the mail last night. I am going to look over it today and set my plan for starting it. Today I will just run/walk again, but will have to do it on the treadmill because it is raining yet again. I tend to run faster and harder outside, but that's okay. I'll have to push myself. Especially since I am very hungry and not eating well today! :)

Whoo-hoo!!!! Lost 4.8 pounds at WW last night over two weeks. That puts my total at -9.6! I will take it. I ran/walked 1.5 miles yesterday in 20:30 min and felt great! I have been able to wear the cords (Saturday night) that I haven't worn since my England trip in April 07! I am soooo excited about wearing different clothes. I can't wait for my Power 90 to come in!

Discipline is affecting other areas of my life as well. School is going well. Cleaning my face each night. It just runs over into others areas of my life and that is good.

Lord, thank You for helping me. May I keep things balanced and yet continue to seek Your help in being disciplined in my life. Thank You.

Yesterday (Sunday) I wore a skirt that I haven't worn in 2 years. I was excited! Summer said, "You look good" but she knows I am trying. I am waiting to see how long it takes for others to notice I am losing. I have always heard that it takes about 3 months. I have been on for about a month now.

I hope to get my Power 90 this week. Until then I will continue running/walking. I am enjoying it.

Tonight is weigh in at WW. On my scale today, it shows me down, but I am weighing first thing in the morning, with little clothes on. I also think my scales are about 3 pounds different from theirs, but I think my scales are heavier which is nice. We will see.

I have a temptation right before WW today. I am going to Starbucks with one of my girls and I need to NOT drink anything at all. Praying I can do that.

I have given up choir for some personal reasons. It gives us Sunday nights here together and that has been good. I am cooking more and enjoying being with my family. I just need to be less concerned about what others think of me and think only of what God knows about me already. I want my heart to be fully HIS, engaged in HIS will for my life.

Well, I am good into my journey of getting healthy. The first week in Weight Watchers, I lost 4.8 pounds!!!! I was soooo excited! The next weekend Mom and Dad went with us to Branson and I didn't eat so well, but we walked a lot. When I got back, I didn't go to WW that Monday night, but my scale showed that I had lost a pound! I have exercised everyday this week and I am even running more on the treadmill.

I have a busy day today, so I got up had my time with the Lord and then went outside to run/walk because the kids were sleeping in the game room. It was cold, but felt good. I went 1.2 miles in 19 minutes. It was harder because of the hills, but I find that I run faster outside than on the treadmill.

I wore two pairs of jeans this week that I have not been able to get into for 2 years! That is the most exciting part! I will have almost a new wardrobe when I lose this excess weight. I will also like to go shopping, I think. :)

I can't tell you how much better I feel each day. I have more energy. I am sleeping wonderfully even when off of the Zyrtec. My endurance is increasing and my taste for good food is getting better. I am experimenting with good recipes, healthy recipes. We are going to reshape this family little by little. I just pray that I can learn to grocery shop and buy things that are not the "norm" for us. Grant needs to eat better. He had 8 cavities Thursday at the dentist! 8!!!!! Things have got to change and now is the time.

Wade and Luke started the P90X program. I was a bit skittish of that one, so I got the Power90. It has not come in yet. I hope to get it next week sometime. I am looking forward to building my strength and muscles as I lose weight.

Praying also that I can keep a balance with all of this. Losing weight can be addictive.

I am going to meet Mom at Weight Watchers tonight at 5:45pm. One more time. It's terrible, but because I have failed so much, I don't feel very optimistic. Sure would like to complete it to the end this time, even if I have setbacks on the way. I will be spending money so it really matters. Mondays are great and terrible weigh in days. It will help me NOT cheat on the weekends like I usually do. : )