As I go through my life, driving, filing my nails, making supper, taking a shower.. I have a million thoughts I want to get down. When I sit down to write, nothing nada zip!
I guess I can write about my latest personal endeavor. We're doing "the biggest loser" at work and I've decided to join. They did round one a few months ago and I didn't participate, mostly because I HATE dieting and eating health in general. I do however WANT to have a healthier lifestyle and I think weekly weigh ins with everyone watching (plus the added incentive of a financial loss/gain) is the only thing thats going to motivate me to get my butt in gear.
I'm not altogether unhappy with my weight. Its within the recommended BMI. I'm also not all that unhappy with the way my body looks, but over the years (and after a baby) its not what it used to be or even could be. I have my insecurities and my "I wish my...'s " like everyone else does but apparently those have never been great enough to make me do something about it. So I suppose I'll blog about that and maybe it will help! :)
I've joined myfitnesspal.com to track my food and exercise. It's amazing how keeping track of your daily food intake makes you so aware of what you eat! I used to eat things all the time that would probably triple the recommended daily caloric intake! So far I"ve been able to keep within the recommended calories (or close). I'm not seeing much of a difference in weight or looks, but then its also only been 3 days, LOL. :)
The holidays are also rapidly approaching which should make it even more interesting. I'm not good about portion control or saying no to things I LOVE if they're right there for the taking. I guess i'll find out how much self control and will power I have!
Piper is growing so fast. She's 16 months now and I'm amazed by her every day. She'll do something I didn't know she knew how to and i'm constantly wondering how or where she learned that! She continues to eat like its her job, but she's right on track for weight. She's only in the 6% percentile for height, lol but no one in either side of our families is very tall.
We frequently get asked when baby #2 is going to be on the way and that is the million dollar question (from myself included!) The first time you dont' know what you're getting into, so you decide to start trying, and you're none the wiser. The second time around you know whats coming and you already have one, so its a little bit scarier. I also want to find the right balance for timing. I want to be a part of and enjoy every milestone and moments of development with Piper and I think sometimes people rush into a second one and miss out on a lot with the first one. I also don't want to wait too long, as I want 4 (or so) kids. As I'm nearing 30, we're on a little bit of a time crunch.
I guess you just do your best to follow God's plan!
Thats it for now..I promise I'll TRY to write more next time!
Love Always,
Em
