Back to "normal" ?

Whatever that is! Boy, I wish I'd seen this picture a couple of weeks ago. We sure could have used it around my house! What a great idea!

Hubby got (what the doc is pretty sure was) H1N1 and was out of work all last week - just miserable, the poor dear. Then Saturday, I finally went down with some type of "cough due to cold" (as Forest Gump would say). Still have it, but you know us moms/wives don't have time to be sick - so I press on.

Thought I'd better post something here - so yeah, aren't you glad I did? :)

I hope the bug isn't spreading like wildfire wherever you live. It certainly is here in NC. Pray for all of those who are sick! God still heals!

Wordless Wednesday

Photos by Seed Sowers Photography

My beautiful baby girl...

I'm officially OBESE

According to my BMI, anyway - which is nearly 31. People looking at me may not think I'm as overweight as I am, due to the fact that I've made it a life-long goal to conceal my rolls at all cost.

Now, after seeing pictures of myself at my grandmother's 99th birthday party yesterday, I'm determined to get RID of the rolls. Honestly, I looked at the pictures and thought "Who is that fat lady??" - and realized it was me. :( I would post one of them here, but frankly - I'm too mortified, and would not subject you all to that on a beautiful Sunday morning.

Last week I started eating healthier, more often (every 2-3 hours, instead of coffee all day then munching all night), and lost a few pounds already. Today I start my exercise regimen of 30 minutes of walking per day and muscle building exercises at home.

I'm posting my ticker here at FrugalGrace so that I'll be more accountable - HOLD ME ACCOUNTABLE!! Feel free to post comments saying "Did you drink lots of water today?" or "Did you do your 30 minutes of cardio today??" I need it!!

I'm also moving the tv out of the bedroom today (whenever my sick-with-the-flu hubby gets out of bed) so that I will - hopefully - get more sleep. Cuz my new pretend boyfriend, Dr. Oz, says that not sleeping makes you crave carbs and gain weight. And he knows EVERYTHING! (seriously, he does, have you watched his new show??)

So, here's the ticker:




I chose the Christmas theme because I want to meet my first goal (25 more pounds) by then. That little box is going to travel along until I get that gift to myself! Please pray for me - I need to do this for myself. Thanks y'all.