I saw a magnet with a saying that I loved while we were up in Blowing Rock last week. It said, "I thought about giving up chocolate, but I'm not a quitter!" It was especially funny since my sister-in-law Denise and I were in the ice-cream shop where it was for sale for the second time that day. Even though we had ice cream for lunch during our shopping trip, we couldn't say no when our father-in-law offered to treat the group after dinner. That just wouldn't be good manners, right?
Here are some pics of the whole family crew in the mountains and then one of our sweet kiddos. (I just love that my brother and brother-in-law and their wives keep giving our family new babies to squeeze!)
I've rededicated to Weight Watchers, and I've been diligently journaling and counting points all week. I feel so much better when I eat this way, but it's still really hard not to indulge! (I just can't work up any remorse for the double-ice cream day.)
I also went and bought some new running shoes this week. I ran a 5K last year, and I've hardly run since. It's just pitiful to realize how fast I lost my stamina. Oh well, at least I've started over. Hopefully just writing it down will motivate me to keep going. I look forward to cooler days for this running thing!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Starting Over
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Love the quote about not being a "quitter".
Trouble is, I haven't been being a good "starter" weight-and-exercise-wise!
Glad you enjoyed your double ice cream day!
Quitting Chocolate? NO WAY!!! Can't do it! IMPOSSIBLE!!!!
You have a beautiful family. I love Blowing Rock, too. Glad you had a good time.
Blessings,
Starr
Thanks for dropping by my blog, Amy.
I'm touched that you were inspired by Lois and Roberta's example. I agree with you - pouring yourself into other's lives is key! But so challenging ...
Yea Amy! You're going to run again! That's awesome! You still look great by the way. I love looking at photos, it's a great way to keep in touch. Will be eager to hear how the running routine goes!
One of life's beauties is that each day is a new gift. We can do whateve we want with it, including starting over for the umteenth million time!
Hey girl! I have been thinking about the weight watcher thing myself.
I finally have the tag up now! Sorry it took so long. I think I am now finally readjusted back to Tennessee! :) If that is even possible.
Much love,
Angela
More babies to squeeze...haha..I never looked at it like that but that is true. When we get together, we fight over who will hold the new baby. You have a great looking family. You are blessed.
Ice cream is my downfall and the reason I am having to ride that contraction in the corner so much. And that is a hard way to burn calories. So I feel your pain. And I am going to try and eat better too.
Love the photo's! What a beautiful family!
you've inspired me. I think I'll start thinking about running again, too. If I think long enough, I can talk myself out of it!
love you,
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