To Be Fat or Not To Be Fat...

That is the question.

So my sister Jenni has really been an inspiration with her weight loss. Because of this, I am trying to get motivated and start moving around. My day basically consists of sitting in front of the computer at work all day and then come home and sit in front of the TV all night and then sleep. No activity.

My activity consists of me trying not to have a heart attack while mowing the lawn on Saturday, we have a ginormous ditch in the front (ginormous is a word - look it up). It's a sight to see. Me gasping for air...*gasp* I need air.

In March I purchased the P90X program and was really excited about it - but figured out quickly that this wasn't for poor little couch potato me. Maybe post boot camp me - but not the now me. I hope to be able to do the P90X in the future, however this is not the beginning step.

Being a glutton for punishment and a serious infomercial freak...I came upon the Slim in 6® program and like how it starts out as low impact and then works up to harder moves. So I purchased it and its been sitting in the box for about three months. Hey, there's a reason why.

For the past year I've been suffering with plantar faciitis. Its a painful foot affliction that I do not wish on anyone. It affects both of my feet so I can't compensate by standing on the other foot. A couple of weeks ago my foot doctor has cleared me to do low impact exercises until my feet heal fully. So I've decided to start my Slim in 6® regimen. I wanted to start on Monday, but I caught the work crud and it totally sucks. It seems like couch potato me doesn't want me to exercise.

I know that exercise isn't going to solve all of my issues. I know eating healthy is a big part of it as well. Here lies the problem...I'm a sugar fiend. I love love love sweets. I used to eat a dozen doughnuts for lunch when I was in high school. I ate a whole can of cinnamon rolls when I was pregnant with Matt. I cannot back away from sweets. I just wolfed down two cookies... no shame. I think its hereditary...Dad is a sweet junky as well.

Hopefully once I start exercising I'll see how hard it is and then try and eat better so that all of my hard work doesn't go out the window. Any tips and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

So as soon as the crud has exited my body - I'm going to start my exercises. Maybe then I can go to sleep before 1 am since I wake up at 5 am during the week. Maybe that's why I'm so tired... Wish me luck...

Jenni, if this doesn't work...I blame you for being so inspirational. ;)

Family Updates

Since school is about to start, I thought I would give an update on what the family has been up to.

John and I are working hard at Hewitt. Same stuff just different days. John has been working hard losing weight. He looks really fantastic. I'm trying to get my ducks in a row so that I can start attending college again. There have been a lot of things going on so hopefully I can start in the Spring.

Matthew turned 18 this year. He graduated from High School in May and it was a lot of fun visiting him in Missouri. We hung out a lot and made up for lost time. He'll be leaving for boot camp on September 14th. He enlisted in the Marines and wants to be a jet pilot. He'll be attending boot camp in San Diego and I hope to see him graduate in December.

Dustin turned 15 this year. He is a Sophomore in High School. He has finally found his niche in NJROTC and Orchestra. He has inherited the family music gene and can replay anything he hears on his Viola. He's been helping his Nana out a lot this summer since his Dad and Wyatt moved to Kansas.

Wyatt turned 13 this year. He is in 8th grade and is your typical teenager. He struggled a lot last year in school and it was decided that he would be more successful in a smaller school where the teachers can give him more attention. Wyatt moved to Kansas in July with his Dad. He's on the football team and started Choir this year. He's really excited about his "fresh start" at his new school and wants to succeed. We speak to him almost everyday and if anyone wants his address, just let me know.

Stanlee and DC, the cats, are as crazy as cats can be. We had a close call with Stanlee in July. We thought we might have to put him to sleep. He has the feline urinary tract problems and the vet did all she could this last time. She's the best, but if this last surgery doesn't work then we'll have to put him to sleep. Keep him in your prayers.

My First Blog Attempt

I thought I would give this blog thing a try, it seems that everyone is doing it nowadays. This isn't going to be spectacular or particularly interesting. Just information about me and the people in my lives. I'll also reflect on things that I like or dislike. I hope that you enjoy my musings, and if you don't...it's still a free country.