How Much Sugar?

We are only on day 2 of the 30 Day Weightloss-athon, and I'm already realizing just how many areas I have lost control over which led me to the place I am now (physically).  One of them is just how much sugar I eat and drink.  I watched this interview, "Sugar and Kids: The Toxic Truth", and it got me to thinking just how much sugar I take in.  How much sugar am I giving my family?  Dr. Gupta made a very valid point about eating the things that are usually on the "outer perimeter of the grocery store, because the inside stuff is packaged and processed foods".  Thinking back to my grocery store run yesterday, I had 13 out of 29 items that came from the outside perimeter.  Of the remaining 16 items, 10 were not the greatest but not the worst: oatmeal, protein bars, peanut butter, pasta, G2, Rotel tomatoes, and reduced calorie wheat bread.  That leaves 6 items that I need to rethink health over convenience.  It really wouldn't take that long to make real mashed potatoes over instant, but a baked potato would be even better.  Do I really need to make cupcakes for Easter?  Well, this time I will, but what about the future?  Funny thing is I have a freezer full of foods that are good for us, but I fail to take them out in time.  I so need to work on planning our meals.  Some weeks I do better than others.  Anyway, it is something to think about.  Maybe I should put sugar in a see thru container for me to see when I go into the kitchen?  If I had the time, I would spoon out sugar to the equivalent of what is in the food I'm eating at the time.  That would definitely be a wake-up call! 

Day 2's challenge was to "Move Your Body and Reframe from Sweat" which was to consist of moving for only 10 minutes.  I went to the Rec during lunch, and moved for 33 minutes on the Elliptical.  When I got home from work, we all walked around the circle.  It took way more than 10 minutes, because a little someone couldn't make up her mind if she wanted to walk, drive, or push.  It's so tough being little.  Anyway, Day 2 is complete!

Here is Pecan from the weekend.  She was so tired at lunch,Saturday, she couldn't stay awake.

Sunday, she is looking sweet as ever with her Cheerios.  This was before she started dumping them onto the floor.

Here is the sweetest thing I saw on this Monday morning.

Is It Sunday Already?

I can't believe how fast the weekend goes, but I'm looking forward to spending today with Pecan while taking care of Sunshine. Instead of bringing home big bucks from Vegas, he brought back the flu. In return, I get my own dose of Tamiflu...Yea me! I'm so excited, and I hope you can hear my sarcasm. Seriously, I do hate he feels bad, so I'm praying it passes quickly.

Yesterday, was spent playing with Pecan, taking care of Sunshine, cleaning floors, and shopping with one of my best friends. It is tax season, so I rarely see her then. I know those long days are tiring, so it was good to spend time together. Although, she is still looking for the perfect shoes for Easter, and I still haven't found a black skirt. Maybe we'll both find what we are looking for this week. After complaining about my weight, we headed to Johnny Rockets for dinner. It was so good! I guess I should consider that my "last" meal before starting my 30 day weightless-athon? Which due to time zone differences actually started last night.

First day of 30, required me to finish this statement with 20 answers: "I want to lose weight because...". This was to help find my true motivation for losing weight. It seemed most of my answers were very similar, but that could have been me trying to get to 20. In the end my motivator is to be in control of my body again instead of letting go. With being in control of it, I'll be healthier, stronger, a better wife, and a better mother. I will be confident I am taking care of the temple God gave me. I also must add the human side of me will be comfortable in a swimsuit again especially in front of my husband.

Well, that is where I am this morning. I would post a picture of Pecan, but I haven't figured out how to do that from an iPad. Maybe I can figured that out during nap time.

Have a wonderful Sunday worshipping the One who created it.

Happy Birthday, Pecan!

Can you believe it has already been (over) a year?!  I can't!  Time has flown by in a hurry.  For her actual birthday, we scheduled pictures with the great Megan Forehand (Davis). 

As usual, she did a wonderful job.  Here is her (Megan's) blog for that day. 

That afternoon, I took a cookie cake to Aliza's class, and apparently, Aliza couldn't wait...

Do you think she enjoyed it?

She is the sweetest, most joyful baby I know. 

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!

Where In The World Is Linda?

I feel like I should post a picture of me among a whole bunch of other people and things, so you can try to pick me out.  You know?  Like "Where's Waldo?"  I think of blogging all the time, but I find myself doing other things.  I don't know like taking care of Pecan, spending time with Sunshine, planning birthday party, working, packing, moving, organizing, shopping, exercising (but gaining weight), I have Facebook...oh who am I kidding!  I've just been lazy about it!  Makes me realize I should have been on the Biggest Loser this season, since it is the season of no excuses.  I can come up with some good ones, but it is definitely time to move forward. 

Don't you get tired of certain aspects of life, and realize you do have the ability to change them if you just do it?  Well, that is me.  I would love to have everything in order, so I can live life the way it should be.  However, I haven't been able to get to that point, but I'm so ready to be there!  I even took off one day while Sunshine was out of town for a conference to work on three areas of the new house.  Project One - Organizing the Yellow Room.  Project Two - Cleaning Out the Bonus Room (aka Trent's space).  Project Three - Cleaning and Organizing Pecan's Closet (which is always an ongoing project).  I'll post more about those projects and more at a later date. 

Another area I'm looking forward to whipping into shape is my body.  I have committed to a 30 Day Weightloss-athon which you can also join for free by clicking here.  I'm sure I will lose some weight, but for me I want it to be a jumpstart to a better way of life.  Research has been proven that it takes 21 days to form a habit, so 30 days should really put me on the right track!  It is going to be difficult, and I admit I'm a little nervous about putting this out for the world to see.  Okay, only two of you may read this, but I really do live in a small world.  :-)  Anyway, it's out there, so wouldn't you like to join me in this?  Come on!  It will be fun!  Either leave a comment or email me if you decide to do this, so we can hold each other accountable.  I can't wait to get started!

For those of you who just want to see an updated picture of Pecan...here it is.  Yep, it has been so long since I posted, she's already driving.  :-)

Pecan's First Six Months

Flying

Is it a bird? 

Is it a plane?

No, it's Super Baby!!!!

Okay, this was actually from July, but it is too cute not to share.

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

Happy Birthday to my niece, Sarah.  (Pronounced sair-uh and not say-rah) 

Here is one of my favorite pictures of her.

Relay for Life - 2006

Of course, she is growing into a beautiful young lady. 



March 2011