15 pounds down and 115 to go......

AM Weight 250

This was kind of a rocky weekend. I was so excited to step on the scale and see progress, but that seems to be the only part of my life that is moving forward.

We've had to delay our vacation planned for March to next October. And while logically I know that this is the best decision, I was crushed. I love the fact that I am a stay at home mom, but one day seems to run into the next. I have been able to justify not doing things, not going places, because the trip was coming up and it was only 5 months away. Now to add another 7 months to that, well my stiff upper lip began to droop. The kids were able to handle it so much better than I was, which made me feel completely like an idiot. So I guess that I just have to find another focus. Something that will make to monotony of this life of mine go by a little faster.

So it is Monday and today I am feeling better. My lip has been freshly starched and I am ready to go.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Finally Broke Through

AM Weight: 252

Hello all. I'm sorry that I haven't updated in awhile. I was at a stand still and I didn't have much to say. I finally have broken through again and am back on the road to shrinking.

Things here have been the same. Not much different in my world. The kids have been home since Wednesday and Chuck has been gone since Thursday, so, like I said, just another typical week in the Funrue household.

I'll hopefully have more to share as the pound keep dropping off. By the way. I weigh less now than I have in almost 2 years. That's saying something I guess. I'm gonna keep on keepin on!

Friday, October 10, 2008

It's been awhile

AM Weight....255

Well this last week has brought about a lot of things, but mainly sickness and frustration. Chuck and I were both sick, and I am frustrated with a way to bring in a little extra money each month.

As I am sure so many families in America have done, we have cut ourselves to the bone and are still scraping by. We are trying to plan a vacation to Disneyland next March, so Chuck is trying to work extra for that. It is so important to me that we go. When I say that we have cut things out I mean, amputation. There are no dinners out. Maybe once every other week I rent a game from blockbuster for the kids. We don't buy anything except groceries and pay for the monthly bills. This trip is what we are all looking forward. It is what we tell ourselves we are struggling for, so that we can make these memories and be together without worries and escape as a family for a week. The trip we took this year did wonders for us. It was the closest we had felt in so long. I just want to find a way to bring in about $300 a month. That way I would take the pressure off of Chuck. Because of our circumstances, my opportunities are pretty non existent. I have had to resort to the click and pay web sites, where in the past two days I've made $7.00. Let me tell you that does a lot for the ego.

Then to to things off, I went to the store to get some milk, and left Chuck and the kids here. I had been working on knitting a shawl as a Christmas gift, and left it on the couch. When I came home, there was a knot of yarn on the floor and no one seemed to notice it until I brought it to their attention. Apparently Dylan wanted a whip, so he just grabbed my yarn and started to pull. ( I won't get into the fact that he decided to cut his hair at school today and picture day is tomorrow) Chuck and Taylor both said, " I'm sorry, I didn't notice he was doing it. So today I am feeling low and pretty unappreciated. I know that it is a faze, one that won't last, but I just am getting so tired of feeling like I need to grin and understand and just keep trudging along, while crap keep getting piles on. Just once I would love for things to go smoothly.

Hey well at least I haven't gained any of my weight back....That's something, right?

Monday, September 29, 2008

Back on Track

AM Weight: 255

Well I'm feeling better. Lets just leave it at that shall we. That happens to me often and I hate it. Hopefully that is something that will resolve itself as I continue on this road.

I get to go grocery shopping today and finally I will get to get what I want to eat. I've hated looking in the cabinets and saying "Well this is the worse of the evils in here." I can actually eat right. Yeah!!!!!

Can I just say that I am loving this weather. I've always been a fall/winter girl. I love the colors and the ability to decorate your house for all the different holidays. And just the promise of snow in the future, makes me happy. It is why I love living in Oregon!

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Having a little set back

AM Weight: 257

Well I haven't' kept up with the blog like I've should. I'll do better next week. Trying to get my routine down.

Well I am doing much better with my water intake, and I am looking forward to going grocery shopping tomorrow and being able to buy food that I can actually eat without feeling like I am shooting myself in the foot. My main problem right now is....well to put it in the least offensive way possible, my body is backed up. It has been for about a week now, so I just feel bloated and out of sorts. I went to the store to get something to help relieve the problem. Hopefully by tomorrow, I'll be stepping a little lighter in my shoes. I have been drinking water like crazy and eating salad by the plateful, so this is a little frustrating, but not anything I can't manage. I will not be derailed!

I hope that everyone has a great weekend and I look forward to continuing my journey!

Friday, September 19, 2008

Getting this down!

AM Weight: 256

Well I must say that it is exciting to see scale needle inch farther away from where I started. I can feel things changing. I am drinking more water, and I am starting to settle into a schedule. Last night we had Salmon and a salad for dinner and it tasted so good. Chuck wasn't home, which is why we were able to have salmon. The kids really enjoyed it too. I must admit though, I am looking forward to being able to go and do some real grocery shopping, so I can get the right kind of food. I am a person who needs variety, and that is sorely lacking in the cabinets these days.

We will find out the results of Dylan's ultrasound today,and what course we needs to take from here. Hopefully, it will be something that is not too drastic and it can be fixed. I am just trying to think positively.

Well off the get the kids to school. Then on to move, drink and change!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Happy Birthday to Me!

AM Weight 259

The past few days have been kind of a blur. I had a really off day yesterday, but it was my birthday, so I think I deserve a little break. I got to spend it with my favorite people in the whole world. My husband, children, and my "Mom" and two "Dads". I am one lucky woman. When I married Chuck, I was adopted, if you will, by his Mom, Dad and Step Dad. They are wonderful people, who love and encourage me as if I was their own.

One of my favorite memories is, after a car accident last years, I was in the emergency room, waiting for the doctor. The doors to the main hall way opened up, and there standing in front of the door were my men. Chuck was in the middle, Andy, his Step father, was on his right and Bob his Dad, was on his left. They have all helped me so much to find my inner strength and worth and I feel blessed everyday to have them in my life. The three of them came into my life when I need them most and I am so grateful.

I got my blood work back from the doctor. All was normal accept that my triglycerides were way too high and my ldl was way too low. So I am going to be working on that now too. Hopefully, changing my diet and moving habits will help with that.

Well off to clean the house and get the next 36 years of my life started!

Sunday, September 14, 2008