I decided that "Weigh-in-Wednesday" was too weighty of a title.
I lost another 1.6, for a total of 38.2, but if anyone asks I say "40 pounds."
Short post for today.
Final thought:
"Being FAT is hard, Being SKINNY is hard, choose your hard."
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Water Day - Please read TODAY!
My sweet friend, Kelly made me aware of a great project for World Water Day.
Today and today only they have a matching contribution up to $25,000.
My goal is to raise $550 dollars today for this project. Clean drinking water changes lives for people in more ways than we can imagine. This amount will train one mechanic to care for 50 wells, keeping clean water pumping for 5,000 people!!! Together we could help 5,000 people with only $550 dollars!
http://www.tapwater.causevox.com/jmpagenkopf
I ask you to prayerfully consider any amount that you can give to this project, and or re-posting on Facebook to make even more people aware of this project. Thank you!
Today and today only they have a matching contribution up to $25,000.
My goal is to raise $550 dollars today for this project. Clean drinking water changes lives for people in more ways than we can imagine. This amount will train one mechanic to care for 50 wells, keeping clean water pumping for 5,000 people!!! Together we could help 5,000 people with only $550 dollars!
http://www.tapwater.causevox.com/jmpagenkopf
I ask you to prayerfully consider any amount that you can give to this project, and or re-posting on Facebook to make even more people aware of this project. Thank you!
Weigh-In Wednesday
I didn't make it to Weight Watchers on Tuesday, but when I logged on to my computer today Ruthanne over at Eclectic Whatnot reminded me that yesterday was Weigh-In Wednesday.
I went into our bathroom and did my weigh in. Just like I would at Weight Watchers, with my work clothes on. Granted, it was two days late, but I knew it would keep me on track either way.
The number for today is..... 190.5. WOW!
I have to admit I did not track (bad) or do anything especially different this past week. But no matter what I attend my Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes that burn some major calories and earn me some major points!
That brings my total loss to 38 pounds! I am so grateful that I have this body and that it is working for me. I hope that I can remember that when I put food into it.
Question: Have any of you done a cleanse diet? Which one did you do? What did you think of it? Did you talk to your doctor first?
Happy Thursday!
Visuals are good for me to remember how far I've come, so here's another comparison shot with my sweet friends. You can also see how big our kiddos have gotten.
I went into our bathroom and did my weigh in. Just like I would at Weight Watchers, with my work clothes on. Granted, it was two days late, but I knew it would keep me on track either way.
The number for today is..... 190.5. WOW!
I have to admit I did not track (bad) or do anything especially different this past week. But no matter what I attend my Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes that burn some major calories and earn me some major points!
That brings my total loss to 38 pounds! I am so grateful that I have this body and that it is working for me. I hope that I can remember that when I put food into it.
Question: Have any of you done a cleanse diet? Which one did you do? What did you think of it? Did you talk to your doctor first?
Happy Thursday!
Visuals are good for me to remember how far I've come, so here's another comparison shot with my sweet friends. You can also see how big our kiddos have gotten.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Big Decision
Several months ago my hubby and I made a big decision. We decided that I would go to Russia with our church. We have attended Riverside for seven years, and for seven years this is something that I have felt God calling me to do. Thank goodness God is patient. Until recently I have not had enough time off to make the trip. They are gone for 16 days, that's right, 16 days, with about 3 of those days being travel. We will then teach Character Education classes at Volgograd Pedagogical University for two weeks. (more to come on that in another post) We will spend the weekend with our students and with members of the church that we support there.
This past week I hit a milestone in my preparation for our Fall trip. I received my passport in the mail! This is my first passport EVER. My first international trip is going to be to Volgograd, Russia. It is very intimidating, exciting, and strangely fine all at the same time.
I have talked with several people that have gone in years past and the one thing that stands out to me the most is their unconditional love for the people. It reminds me of Jesus, and that is the underlying thread of why I press on. Another reason is I have a degree in Secondary Education that I am not using. Was that God's plan all along? I don't know, but I do know that in ALL THINGS GOD WORKS! He walks along side us and makes the most out of every decision that we make; what an example of love and grace.
My plan is to post updates as I walk this journey. The Spring team leaves for Russia in a few short weeks, and I know they eagerly anticipate their upcoming trip.
Thank you for walking alongside me and this Big Decision.
This past week I hit a milestone in my preparation for our Fall trip. I received my passport in the mail! This is my first passport EVER. My first international trip is going to be to Volgograd, Russia. It is very intimidating, exciting, and strangely fine all at the same time.
I have talked with several people that have gone in years past and the one thing that stands out to me the most is their unconditional love for the people. It reminds me of Jesus, and that is the underlying thread of why I press on. Another reason is I have a degree in Secondary Education that I am not using. Was that God's plan all along? I don't know, but I do know that in ALL THINGS GOD WORKS! He walks along side us and makes the most out of every decision that we make; what an example of love and grace.
My plan is to post updates as I walk this journey. The Spring team leaves for Russia in a few short weeks, and I know they eagerly anticipate their upcoming trip.
Thank you for walking alongside me and this Big Decision.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Getting Rid
I read recently on Pinterest, my latest obsession, this quote, "I'm not loosing weight. I'm getting rid of it. I have no intention of finding it again." I love it! This is the last time I intend to fight this battle. One of my other favorite skinny sayings is, "Being fat is hard, being thin is hard, choose your hard."
Ruthanne over at Eclectic Whatnot had a great idea. She decided to start a Weigh-in Wednesday for herself. Every week she is going to post her success story. She is doing a fantastic job!
So, I got my blogging bug back. I started my blog in 2009 and I have had a total of 35 posts since then. Not a ringing endorsement for my blog, but I will give it a try again.
So I started my journey via Weight Watchers in May of 2011.
Before: May 31, 2011
Weight: 230.2
September 6, 2011
10% lost
March 13, 2012
Pounds Lost: 36.6
Current Weight: 193.6
It's been an uphill battle, but I have AMAZING support from my family, friends and co-workers. Just when I begin to think I can't do it anymore, someone says just the right thing to give me the motivation to continue. My two beautiful children are also a big motivation. I am able to give more of my self to them now that there is less of me. I am so thankful to God that he has given me this opportunity.
Ruthanne over at Eclectic Whatnot had a great idea. She decided to start a Weigh-in Wednesday for herself. Every week she is going to post her success story. She is doing a fantastic job!
So, I got my blogging bug back. I started my blog in 2009 and I have had a total of 35 posts since then. Not a ringing endorsement for my blog, but I will give it a try again.
So I started my journey via Weight Watchers in May of 2011.
Before: May 31, 2011
Weight: 230.2
September 6, 2011
10% lost
March 13, 2012
Pounds Lost: 36.6
Current Weight: 193.6
It's been an uphill battle, but I have AMAZING support from my family, friends and co-workers. Just when I begin to think I can't do it anymore, someone says just the right thing to give me the motivation to continue. My two beautiful children are also a big motivation. I am able to give more of my self to them now that there is less of me. I am so thankful to God that he has given me this opportunity.
Weigh-in Wednesday
More coming soon.
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From 230.2 to 193.6
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Check back soon for the story.
*Spoiler Alert*
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From 230.2 to 193.6
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Check back soon for the story.
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