Routines

This is the day that the Lord has made...This is the day He has chosen for me. Whatever lies ahead, I know that He's handpicked it for my good. It may not make me feel good; It may force me to step out of my comfort zone, but He loves me and he's chosen to bless me with the gift of today. Now, what will I do with it?

Yesterday, I made it back to the gym. I felt so much better once I got on The Beast. He and I have a routine. For the first 20 minutes or so I dread working out. It's not that it hurts, but the finish line seems far away. Once the 20 minute mark hits I know I am a third of the way through. That keeps me going until I reach the top of the hill (30 minutes). By this time I am excited that I *ONLY* have 30 minutes left. I still find myself watching the clock like a hawk counting down the minutes until I can get off this monster. It's the same every time. Once I am done I'm so glad I went to the gym. I am so proud of myself at that point. I feel so accomplished.

Each day I try to reward myself with some time in the hot tub before I shower. This is my down time. It's the time I try to get lost in my thoughts. Sometimes this pays off, other times not so much. When you are the mama of many little ones, there is NEVER quiet in your house. This isn't a bad thing. I spent many years with WAY too much quiet. I often wondered if I would ever hear precious little voices squeal with delight. I could do without the fighting so much but the good far outweighs the bad. It's hard to turn off the "mama" when I'm out and just be me. When I just can't handle the quiet anymore, I shower and go home. Tomorrow is another day to do it all again.

I did my measurements for the month of March. I was pleasantly surprised by the results. I decided last month to start doing my own measurements at home. When the clinic measures me, they never measure me in the same place. The first month when I lost 11 lbs, they said my waist had GAINED 6 inches. The nurse looked at me and said "We must not have measured in the same place this time." After I weigh in tomorrow I will post my chart and this month's pictures!! I am excited. I am hoping I meet my weight goal for this month.

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This is the day which the LORD hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118:24


Be Blessed,

Weight Loss Mama