One Small Step for Me....

So, today was the first weigh-in at school. I didn't win the money for the week, but I am very happy with my progress.

I am down 5.8 pounds for a 2.21% of weight loss. Very happy with that and I really didn't even exercise this week. I've done well counting calories, but I need to incorporate exercise now.

I'm on my way!!!!

It's been a month

...since my grandpa died.

...since I've been to the gym.

...since I've followed my eating plan.

BUT...

I'm back.

My school is starting a Biggest Loser competition and winner takes home $110 in the end. So, the food journal starts again. The gym is calling my name. Here we go. I'll keep you posted on the ups and downs and percentages of weight loss.

Here we go...AGAIN!

A Bump in the Road

The last few weeks of my life have been crazy, eventful, and stressful to say the least. I have been trying to stay afloat and, needless to say, have gotten off track from my eating and workout routine. I guess I should start at the beginning...

On January 20th I got a horrible phone call at 6:00 in the morning. My dad called to tell me that my grandpa passed away at around 1:15 that morning. I wasn't ready for that news...I guess in my mind it wasn't time yet. But over the next week, I was able to make peace with my grandpa's death.

My grandpa was the most godly man I knew. He never complained and was completely stubborn. He never let on that he was in pain. I know without a doubt that he is rejoicing in heaven right now and Jesus is one lucky guy having my grandpa around. I learned much about my grandpa as my family looked back, laughed, and reflected on the memories. It hurts not having him here on earth with us anymore. I'm sure I'll have a difficult time at the next holiday or family gathering. I wish I would have told my grandpa how much he meant to me and how much I love him. He was such a rock for our family and he prayed for each one of us each night. I know that my grandpa prayed every night for my future husband. I look forward to meeting the man that my grandpa prayed for faithfully and I hope to meet him soon.

So, of course, I've been in a pretty rough place the last few weeks. I haven't really exercised and my eating hasn't been the best. I need to get my life back on track and not get into a worse place. So, next post will be better. I'm gonna make it be. Until then...

First 2 weeks

Well, it hasn't been easy, but I think I've done pretty well these first 2 weeks back to school. I haven't had fast food at all, which is a pretty big accomplishment for me. I've done pretty well with the workout schedule. I've gotten to the fitness center as often as I could, only missing 1 day...I think. I factored it Girls night to my equation, but I didn't factor in a happy hour with the co-workers. So, that kinda threw me off this week. But, I went today. So, not too shabby for me.

I've also been in the Word every morning and writing in my gratitude and prayer journal. It's good to get in the Word and start my day off right. That's all I got blog, just trying to keep myself accountable!

SNOW DAY!!

So, we are back to work for 3 days and we get a snow day! Definitely excited to have the day to relax and take it easy. Just wanted to put it on record that my goals are going pretty well. I have been in the Word every morning with my journal that I'm keeping. I got my fitness center membership renewed and my eating has been pretty good this week. I planned my meals for the week so I wouldn't stop and get fast food and it has really helped. On the fitness front, my friend Beth sent me a few articles to read, which was nice. But, this week has been crazy busy and with the snow I haven't specifically stuck to my schedule. But, I'm doing pretty well and will keep getting better! Enjoy the snow day!

2010!!

New Year's Eve was great. I absolutely enjoy having my college friends in the same room every year. That's the only time that it happens. Well, every year we have a motto for the year. This year the motto is 2010 - Let's try it again! I'm living to that motto. I told my friends that I was setting a goal for myself. I told them about the 5K and running. Wow! I have all runner friends, so they were super excited and encouraging. They are trying to get me to run 4 miles by June...I don't know about that, but at least I have a support system and now I have to do it since I told people. Can't slack off!

I do not want to start school again on Monday. I'm just not ready to go back. However, Monday starts working out, healthier eating, and more time in the Word with God. I'm going to start a gratitude/prayer journal. I'm going to write 3 things that I'm thankful for each day and my prayer journal and watch God work in 2010! But, for now, I'm going to enjoy my last weekend before I have to go back to work:)

Thinking of 2010

So, I have been really thinking about next year and what it brings for me. It will be 10 years since I have graduated high school. That's just insane. I have accomplished a lot in those 10 years. I have my master's degree and a great job. I have completely become more independent since college. I'm really happy with my life right now and super excited for what God has planned in the future.

Next year I am going to take charge of my life a little more though. I think that I am going to set a goal for myself to run. The big goal being to run a 5K, but I will start with little goals. First, I'd like to just run a mile comfortably. In high school, I was in great shape for volleyball. Somehow I just let myself go. So, this year, I'm doing it. I hope that this blog will help hold me accountable to myself. It's hard that most of my best friends are runners and I can't share that with them. So, here I go. 2010 = healthier eating + more physical activity = happier Haley.

In other news, I'm so excited to spend the 2nd annual NYE in Columbia with my best friends. It was so much fun last year...I can't wait for this year. I'll be toasting in 2010 with my favorite people.

So, Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year. I'll see ya in 2010!