Grammy and Grandpa came and kidnapped Timothy for the night. We had a few friends over and played Wii and Apples to Apples. It was a great time and I enjoyed the company. It is nice to have adult time every now and then.
The challenge is going well and I am so loving the new mindset I am in right now. I do not feel like it is "punishment" anymore, it is becoming normal to not want all the things I know I should not have. I have done very well with my points this week and I only have one more day to go. I know I can, I know I can....
Have a great night... even though I know most of you are asleep already. :)
~~ Trina
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Day 40 - Another 2 Pound Loss
I weighed in this morning and I was down another 2 pounds. Whoo Hoo!!! It feels good knowing that I have lost over 18 pounds in the last few months. I have committed to losing 2 more pounds this week and I know I will be able to achieve that goal. My Jenny counselor is awesome and the entire staff has rallied around to encourage and love on me. Feels pretty good to know so many are in this with me.
My heels are really bothering me this week and getting on the Wii Fit has been challenging for me. I feel like both my Achilles are going to snap when I am trying to walk on them. It is better once I get moving, but the first minute of walking is a killer. I need to get back into the ice and stay off routine... ugh. Bike riding does not aggravate them that much, so I am excited to do more of that once the weather clears up.
Have a great night. ~~ Trina
My heels are really bothering me this week and getting on the Wii Fit has been challenging for me. I feel like both my Achilles are going to snap when I am trying to walk on them. It is better once I get moving, but the first minute of walking is a killer. I need to get back into the ice and stay off routine... ugh. Bike riding does not aggravate them that much, so I am excited to do more of that once the weather clears up.
Have a great night. ~~ Trina
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Day 39 - God is Good!!
I received the best news today, Timothy was selected via lottery to attend California Montessori Project for Kindergarten for the next school year! This is a charter school in the San Juan school district and after having a conversation with a friend (Thank you Jen W.) at Thanksgiving last year and touring the school earlier this year, we knew that this would be the best option for him. I have never stressed so much over something that was so out of my control before, but I knew I needed to turn it over to God and let it be His will. Lots of prayer later and a great phone call today, we heard that we made it!
I am so thankful that he gets to attend there and I know that it will be a good fit for him. After our mishap this year with Dewey, it was a bit discouraging. But God is GOOD and we are very grateful and feeling very blessed. There are not a lot of spaces available at this school and I know God had his hand in this decision. Thank you Lord for the blessings you pour out over us, even though we are completely undeserving.
Ok, so I have to weigh in at Jenny tomorrow and I am hoping that the bike riding has helped with this weeks totals. I will report them tomorrow.
God Bless, ~~ Trina
I am so thankful that he gets to attend there and I know that it will be a good fit for him. After our mishap this year with Dewey, it was a bit discouraging. But God is GOOD and we are very grateful and feeling very blessed. There are not a lot of spaces available at this school and I know God had his hand in this decision. Thank you Lord for the blessings you pour out over us, even though we are completely undeserving.
Ok, so I have to weigh in at Jenny tomorrow and I am hoping that the bike riding has helped with this weeks totals. I will report them tomorrow.
God Bless, ~~ Trina
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Day 38 - What a Great Day!
Do you ever just feel like you had a great day, even when nothing spectacular happened? Today was a day like that for me. It was a pretty normal day, Timmy off to school, returned a few movies to Blockbuster, mailed a care package(full of goodies) to a college student and went into the office. (All of this by 9am)
Worked in the office until noon, picked Timmy up from school, came home, ate lunch, worked. The great thing was that when Mike got home, he suggested we go for another bike ride to the school. It was a nice day and the sun was still out for awhile. It was great and Timmy did a much better job of keeping his bike upright today. We were out for about 1 1/2 hours and then came home, ate dinner, talked on the phone with a great friend and then played Lego's with Timmy.
We rounded the day off by reading a few books and prayers. Nothing special, but it was all special. I hope that makes sense. Have a great night and I think I will be turning in early tonight.
God Bless ~~~ Trina
Worked in the office until noon, picked Timmy up from school, came home, ate lunch, worked. The great thing was that when Mike got home, he suggested we go for another bike ride to the school. It was a nice day and the sun was still out for awhile. It was great and Timmy did a much better job of keeping his bike upright today. We were out for about 1 1/2 hours and then came home, ate dinner, talked on the phone with a great friend and then played Lego's with Timmy.
We rounded the day off by reading a few books and prayers. Nothing special, but it was all special. I hope that makes sense. Have a great night and I think I will be turning in early tonight.
God Bless ~~~ Trina
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Day 37 - Biggest Loser
I cannot wait to get to watch Biggest Loser tonight. I have not been able to watch an episode since before the Olympics and I have really missed it. I need to catch up on the peeps and see how they are doing. Today was a good day, lots of work again, but good.
Timmy has not had great days at school, but it is nice to know that it is just focus issues as of lately and not behavior issues. He knows that if he does not have a good day at school from start to finish, he has to take a nap when he gets home... and he considers that Cruel and Unusual Punishment. SO for the last two days, he has made choices at school that have landed him a nap. It is so funny, because he will throw a fit that he has to nap, but will end up sleeping for three hours.
Well, one class down and one to go this semester. I passed my final in PowerPoint 2007 with 100% and I have a 99.89% in the class. I have been looking to see if I can pick up a second 8 weeks class, but have not found one yet. I am going to schedule an appointment with a Counselor to make sure I am on track for graduating at the end of the fall semester.
Have a great night and more tomorrow!! ~~ Trina
Timmy has not had great days at school, but it is nice to know that it is just focus issues as of lately and not behavior issues. He knows that if he does not have a good day at school from start to finish, he has to take a nap when he gets home... and he considers that Cruel and Unusual Punishment. SO for the last two days, he has made choices at school that have landed him a nap. It is so funny, because he will throw a fit that he has to nap, but will end up sleeping for three hours.
Well, one class down and one to go this semester. I passed my final in PowerPoint 2007 with 100% and I have a 99.89% in the class. I have been looking to see if I can pick up a second 8 weeks class, but have not found one yet. I am going to schedule an appointment with a Counselor to make sure I am on track for graduating at the end of the fall semester.
Have a great night and more tomorrow!! ~~ Trina
Day 36 - Work, Work, and More Work!!
I definitely cannot complain about a lack of work. I have a lot on my plate right now, but it is nice to be busy. The one thing I can say about being busy is that the time flies by so fast. One minute is is Friday after work and the next, it is Monday evening.
As I was working yesterday I tried to remember the last time I had fast food, and I cannot!! That is such a good feeling. I can remember not too long back when I could not remember the last time I had anything other than fast food. Now when we tell Timmy that we are going to go out to dinner and he asks if we can go to MacDonald's and I just remind him that I choose not to go there and he says "Oh yea, you are not allowed to eat at any place where they give you food through a window into the car, right Mommy?" I think it is important for him to know that it is not that I am not "allowed" to go there, it is just that I am making a choice to eat a more healthy and balanced meal.
Good news! I am in the process of cleaning out my craft room and getting back into stamping. My goal is to be stamping regularly by the end of this month. I cannot wait to get all organized and get some projects going. I miss my stamping and crafting... Having serious withdrawals.
Have a great night! ~~ Trina
As I was working yesterday I tried to remember the last time I had fast food, and I cannot!! That is such a good feeling. I can remember not too long back when I could not remember the last time I had anything other than fast food. Now when we tell Timmy that we are going to go out to dinner and he asks if we can go to MacDonald's and I just remind him that I choose not to go there and he says "Oh yea, you are not allowed to eat at any place where they give you food through a window into the car, right Mommy?" I think it is important for him to know that it is not that I am not "allowed" to go there, it is just that I am making a choice to eat a more healthy and balanced meal.
Good news! I am in the process of cleaning out my craft room and getting back into stamping. My goal is to be stamping regularly by the end of this month. I cannot wait to get all organized and get some projects going. I miss my stamping and crafting... Having serious withdrawals.
Have a great night! ~~ Trina
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Day 35 - Sunny Sunday
It was a beautiful day today. The sun was shining and all was good. Mike left early this morning with Timmy to go and visit his dad at the Swap meet, which left me home alone for several hours. Ahhh, how to spend them... I watched some "adult" themed TV and took a long refreshing shower. Once I was awake and ready to start my day, I hit the books and finished my homework.
When Timmy came home he was excited to tell me that he ate a hot dog with mustard only and it was yummy. He said he is a big boy now and used mustard instead of ketchup. He also told me that Grandpa's new motor home was pretty boring. There was just a couch, a bed, and a table, but not even a TV. Hmmm...
It is hard to believe that I am almost half way through the wellness challenge. It is getting easier and easier to not crave all the things I need to be avoiding and the accountability of Jenny every Friday also helps. Well, more tomorrow.
Pleasant dreams! ~~~ Trina
When Timmy came home he was excited to tell me that he ate a hot dog with mustard only and it was yummy. He said he is a big boy now and used mustard instead of ketchup. He also told me that Grandpa's new motor home was pretty boring. There was just a couch, a bed, and a table, but not even a TV. Hmmm...
It is hard to believe that I am almost half way through the wellness challenge. It is getting easier and easier to not crave all the things I need to be avoiding and the accountability of Jenny every Friday also helps. Well, more tomorrow.
Pleasant dreams! ~~~ Trina
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Day 34 - Relaxing Saturday
I finished up my Political Science homework today and worked on my PowerPoint project. We decided to take a break and ride our bikes to the school. Timmy is starting to get more used to riding his bike, but he forgets that he needs to steer and actually look where he is going. We had fun and I can tell that I have much more energy.
Finishing up my homework and ready to get to sleep.
:) Trina
Finishing up my homework and ready to get to sleep.
:) Trina
Day 33 - Long Day
Well... It was a quick weigh and go at Jenny this morning. I was up .4 pounds. I think it was due to the anti-inflamatory meds that I just started back on. No problem, I will pick it back up and keep going. I know I am on the right track. The challenge is going great and I am feeling good about this week.
It was a long day at the office, but a productive one. I need to get some homework done soon because I do not want to wait until the last minute again.
God Bless ~~ Trina
It was a long day at the office, but a productive one. I need to get some homework done soon because I do not want to wait until the last minute again.
God Bless ~~ Trina
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Day 32 - Doh! Oops...
I totally blew it today. I had to take Timmy to the doctor and we took his homework to do while we were waiting. Got done with the doctor and went to the pharmacy to get what we needed and when we were checking out, I left his homework folder on the counter and walked out.
I was in a panic because it is due tomorrow and I was already home... Did someone find it, throw it away... UGH... I had to find that folder or life as I knew it was going to be over. I called Mike to let him know what i had done and he said why worry, he is in Kindergarten and it was a simple little paper folder with a few photo copies in it. I called the medical office and got in touch with Lost and Found and they had it. Whew!!!
But now... do I really want to drive all the way out there to get it?? I guess I will know more after dropping Timothy off tomorrow and i have to face his teacher and tell her I lost his folder. (Maybe I should get flowers... lol)
I will let you know how it goes. :) ~~~ Trina
I was in a panic because it is due tomorrow and I was already home... Did someone find it, throw it away... UGH... I had to find that folder or life as I knew it was going to be over. I called Mike to let him know what i had done and he said why worry, he is in Kindergarten and it was a simple little paper folder with a few photo copies in it. I called the medical office and got in touch with Lost and Found and they had it. Whew!!!
But now... do I really want to drive all the way out there to get it?? I guess I will know more after dropping Timothy off tomorrow and i have to face his teacher and tell her I lost his folder. (Maybe I should get flowers... lol)
I will let you know how it goes. :) ~~~ Trina
Day 31 - Yippee, I am home!
I did well on the challenge being gone for 3 days. I did not eat after 8pm, no fast food, no soda, I journaled, read spiritual text, drank my water, praised someone and had no chips or swe--------- UGH... I blew the sweets today. My boss decided that he needed to bring in the largest, moistest, best smelling peanut butter, chocolate chip cookies. I just could not resist. i ate one after lunch and one right before I got in the car to drive home.
I guess it could have been worse. I could have given up for the day and stopped into a fast food place for dinner. Instead, I ate more Jenny on the way home and did not need to stop. Yea and boo me. :)
Really tired from the drive. Back tomorrow.
~~~ Trina
I guess it could have been worse. I could have given up for the day and stopped into a fast food place for dinner. Instead, I ate more Jenny on the way home and did not need to stop. Yea and boo me. :)
Really tired from the drive. Back tomorrow.
~~~ Trina
Day 30 - Exhausted
After working all day on a project in the Campbell office, I got back to my hotel room tonight and just wanted to crash, but this sill movie was on. At first I kept turning the channel to find something else to watch, but eventually gravitated back to the same movie. It was called "Lars and the Real Girl" and I still am not sure how I made it through the whole movie, but I did. I was kind of interesting, sad, funny and horrifying all in one...
It is still raining here and I think I am now ready to crawl into bed and get to sleep.
God Bless, ~~~ Trina
It is still raining here and I think I am now ready to crawl into bed and get to sleep.
God Bless, ~~~ Trina
Day 29 - Wet, Wet, Everywhere.
I was hoping that once I arrived in Campbell that the weather would be better, but no!! It is raining harder here than it was at home. Oh well... The drive last night was a good one. I had on K-Love and sang my heart out all the way here. I am glad I brought all my Jenny food so I can try and stay on track.
The challenge is going well, I can tell that the cravings for soda and fast food are still diminishing. I am also noticing that I am not wanting food after 8pm. Good, maybe these new habits are going to help me build that healthy lifestyle.
I decided to go up to Pacifica to visit Mike's Aunt Connie and Uncle Bill. Billy and Shelby came over to visit too. I enjoyed the visit and have met my match in talkers. Whoo Hoo Aunt Connie. :) It was great getting to know them all better.
More tomorrow. Nightie Night... ~~Trina
The challenge is going well, I can tell that the cravings for soda and fast food are still diminishing. I am also noticing that I am not wanting food after 8pm. Good, maybe these new habits are going to help me build that healthy lifestyle.
I decided to go up to Pacifica to visit Mike's Aunt Connie and Uncle Bill. Billy and Shelby came over to visit too. I enjoyed the visit and have met my match in talkers. Whoo Hoo Aunt Connie. :) It was great getting to know them all better.
More tomorrow. Nightie Night... ~~Trina
Day 28 - Special Moments
Ok, I am catching up on entering my postings online. I had several busy days and had to resort to paper journaling for several days so I will start with Sunday.
There is something special about Grandparents. We were blessed today with a meal that was prepared by Mike's Grams. She wanted to cook a good Greek dish for the family, so she cooked a lamb stew. We picked Grams up to take her to Folsom and had to make sure and talk to Timothy prior to Grams getting into the car.
You see, Timmy has had a fascination with old people and wanting them to tell him when they were planning on going to Heaven. I get horrified every time I know we are picking her up because I can imagine that is the last topic she wants to discuss with a 5 year old. So I made sure he knew there would be a nap waiting for him at Grammy's if he decided to discuss dying, Heaven, being old, etc. Upon entering the car, the first words out of his mouth were, "Grams, I need to ask you a question". I turned my head back quickly to shoot him the DO-IT-AND-DIE look. He took the high road and asked, "How is your day?"
Whew! Dodged that one... lol. The meal was wonderful and the company exceptional. I always love getting together with family and spending some quality time with each other. As we were loading back into the car, I reminded Timothy about the forbidden topics and he was okay with that. In the car, Timothy decided to ask Grams if she had ever played a Nintendo DS before. Of course she said no, so Timmy took this opportunity to give Grams the full blown DS tutorial.
It was the cutest thing to see Grams getting a lesson in how to play a hand held video game from a 5 year old. He was a great teacher and very patient with Grams. Once he felt she was familiar enough with the game (enough to at least move Mario and jump, he struck a deal with her that when he died it would be her turn and vice versa. This went on until we were almost to Grams' stop when Timothy let one slip out. He said, "Whew, I sure am glad that I am not old and unable to learn to play this game." I made him apologize for being rude and Grams was laughing. I told her she could now brag to all her friends that she knows how to play Nintendo DS.
Now I just need to get Timothy to understand that it is rude to tell people they are old. I guess i better finish my homework so I can drive to San Jose tonight.
God Bless ~~ Trina
There is something special about Grandparents. We were blessed today with a meal that was prepared by Mike's Grams. She wanted to cook a good Greek dish for the family, so she cooked a lamb stew. We picked Grams up to take her to Folsom and had to make sure and talk to Timothy prior to Grams getting into the car.
You see, Timmy has had a fascination with old people and wanting them to tell him when they were planning on going to Heaven. I get horrified every time I know we are picking her up because I can imagine that is the last topic she wants to discuss with a 5 year old. So I made sure he knew there would be a nap waiting for him at Grammy's if he decided to discuss dying, Heaven, being old, etc. Upon entering the car, the first words out of his mouth were, "Grams, I need to ask you a question". I turned my head back quickly to shoot him the DO-IT-AND-DIE look. He took the high road and asked, "How is your day?"
Whew! Dodged that one... lol. The meal was wonderful and the company exceptional. I always love getting together with family and spending some quality time with each other. As we were loading back into the car, I reminded Timothy about the forbidden topics and he was okay with that. In the car, Timothy decided to ask Grams if she had ever played a Nintendo DS before. Of course she said no, so Timmy took this opportunity to give Grams the full blown DS tutorial.
It was the cutest thing to see Grams getting a lesson in how to play a hand held video game from a 5 year old. He was a great teacher and very patient with Grams. Once he felt she was familiar enough with the game (enough to at least move Mario and jump, he struck a deal with her that when he died it would be her turn and vice versa. This went on until we were almost to Grams' stop when Timothy let one slip out. He said, "Whew, I sure am glad that I am not old and unable to learn to play this game." I made him apologize for being rude and Grams was laughing. I told her she could now brag to all her friends that she knows how to play Nintendo DS.
Now I just need to get Timothy to understand that it is rude to tell people they are old. I guess i better finish my homework so I can drive to San Jose tonight.
God Bless ~~ Trina
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Day 27 - New Ride for Mike
So it appears that the "great deal" on Mike's 1970-something pickup has had its challenges. There is a backfire issue that has Mike chasing down the instructions on how to rebuild the engine. (Which I understand involves removing the engine completely.) But since he loves the truck, I remain supportive while giving him a hard time. (all the time)
We went to look at a 1994 Isuzu Trooper one of Mike's co-workers was needing to get rid of and we ended up driving it home. It was such a great deal and it is pretty roomy. Mike will need something to drive while he is working on his truck, so I am glad we were able to get it.
Timothy got into the Trooper and said "WOW, this is fancy!". He was cracking me up because the inside really needed a cleaning and there was dog hair everywhere. He asked me where the window "button" was and it was then that I had to give him his introduction to a vehicle without power windows and door locks. Too Funny!!!
More tomorrow, God Bless. ~~Trina
We went to look at a 1994 Isuzu Trooper one of Mike's co-workers was needing to get rid of and we ended up driving it home. It was such a great deal and it is pretty roomy. Mike will need something to drive while he is working on his truck, so I am glad we were able to get it.
Timothy got into the Trooper and said "WOW, this is fancy!". He was cracking me up because the inside really needed a cleaning and there was dog hair everywhere. He asked me where the window "button" was and it was then that I had to give him his introduction to a vehicle without power windows and door locks. Too Funny!!!
More tomorrow, God Bless. ~~Trina
Day 26 - Shedding the Pounds!!
I knew i was feeling like I had a great week and was back on track. I weighed in at Jenny and lost another 3.2 pounds for this past week. It feels GREAT! 16.8 ponds so far. Not a bad average for 7 weeks.
I have been able to stick to the Wellness Challenge this week as well. It all seems to be easier for me when I do not have an entire day off of everything. I can tell this week that I have less cravings for fast food and the cravings I have had, I have been able to beat into submission. :)
Looking forward to a down day tomorrow before another week of lots of work gets underway.
God Bless ~~ Trina
I have been able to stick to the Wellness Challenge this week as well. It all seems to be easier for me when I do not have an entire day off of everything. I can tell this week that I have less cravings for fast food and the cravings I have had, I have been able to beat into submission. :)
Looking forward to a down day tomorrow before another week of lots of work gets underway.
God Bless ~~ Trina
Day 25 - Free Points Day
I am taking my free point for not posting today. More tomorrow after my weigh in at Jenny.
~~ Trina
~~ Trina
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Day 24 - Getting Back in the Groove Feels Great!
I am feeling great this week as I have been on track with the Wellness Challenge as well as Jenny. It is nice to feel refreshed and renewed. Since I have been going to the office all week, I was concerned about lunches, but I have been able to take lunch, fruit, yogurt, carrots, and cheese sticks. It feels good to not be craving sweets right now and I have not had the urge for fast food at all this week.
I CAN DO THIS and not be defeated!!! My brain is starting to realize that it does have a voice over my emotions and is learning how to make the emotions take a back seat. I can also feel God so working in my life right now and that alone is amazing.
Well, I hope everyone out there in Blog reader land is doing well. Sweet dreams and more tomorrow.
~~ Trina
I CAN DO THIS and not be defeated!!! My brain is starting to realize that it does have a voice over my emotions and is learning how to make the emotions take a back seat. I can also feel God so working in my life right now and that alone is amazing.
Well, I hope everyone out there in Blog reader land is doing well. Sweet dreams and more tomorrow.
~~ Trina
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Day 23 - Midterm Accomplished!
Whew! One midterm down for this semester. As much as I would like to be interested in Political Science, it just is not happening. I did score an 86% (which surprised me) and felt good about it.
On to more interesting matters. I weighed myself this morning for my mid-week reality check for Friday's Jenny weigh in and I was shocked to learn that I am down 4 pounds from Friday last week. I have been really on track since Friday with my food (and points) and can feel the difference.
My AWESOME hubby cleaned the house last Saturday and it has been so nice to come home to. Yes, you hear me correctly. To come home to... I have been working at the office all week since we have been testing and it is so different having to commute more than 30 feet to work. :)
Pleasant dreams ~~ Trina
On to more interesting matters. I weighed myself this morning for my mid-week reality check for Friday's Jenny weigh in and I was shocked to learn that I am down 4 pounds from Friday last week. I have been really on track since Friday with my food (and points) and can feel the difference.
My AWESOME hubby cleaned the house last Saturday and it has been so nice to come home to. Yes, you hear me correctly. To come home to... I have been working at the office all week since we have been testing and it is so different having to commute more than 30 feet to work. :)
Pleasant dreams ~~ Trina
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