I started writing this blog by thanking the people who came to Handels and then I went into upcoming events. Then I realized that is the problem with the way these things are going. So I’m rewriting. If you’d like to see the Thank you or upcoming events, scroll down.
But what I really need to say is that I NEED HELP, and not the fundraising kind. (Obviously we always need that) but I’ve lost sight of the reason I took up this campaign. I wanted a large project to get me on track with my weight loss. I was going to train hard, work hard, eat right, and get skinny. Unfortunately, the task of having to raise almost $5000 has taken over. I’ve barely been getting out to walk, I’ve not been on the bike, my food has been atrocious. I’ve been too focused on how to raise this money, how to get people to come to events, and thinking of new and inventive ways to raise money. I enjoy throwing myself into projects, but now it’s time for the project to be ME.
I’m done giving in to everyone else. It’s time for me to be selfish. I need to be a spoiled brat and demand that the junk I can’t keep my hands off of, needs to stay OUT of the house. I need encouragement. I need motivation. I need kind nudging (or brutal– depending on the day) I need friends. I need supporters. I need teammates. NOT saboteurs. I hope you will join my team. That you will offer me the kick in the butt I need on lazy mornings when I don’t want to exercise. You’ll support me when I cave on a brownie and reassure me that it’s not a disaster as long as I jump right back on the horse. You’ll gently remind me that I haven’t updated my food log. You’ll also cheer me on as my weight goes down. You’ll give me a virtual high five on the days I eat perfectly in the zone. You’ll encourage me to drink more water, less pop, eat more of the better healthy choices and less of the “ok” foods. You’ll get excited with me when I walk a new farthest distance, or discover a cool new trail. (You might even volunteer to keep me company – if you live near by). Messages are welcomed in many forms — comments on the webpage, comments on my facebook page, comments on the PinkPear Facebook Page, text messages and emails to me, even a phone call occasionally =)
I created a few documents that I can update on my iphone. It’s time for me to become transparent. It’s time for everyone to know where I stand… where I need to go… and how to I’m getting there. I welcome you all to read these charts and visit them often. Since I am just starting with them, there isn’t much data in them yet, but come back and visit them often.
Exercise Log- There are separate tabs for walking and other activities. (EXERCISE LOG)
Weight Log- My goal weight for right now is 200. After I reach that, I’ll aim for 150. I’ve lost it before. I CAN do it again.(WEIGHT LOG)
Food Log- I’m following the Zone. I’m eating a 3 block breakfast, 3 block lunch, 2 block snack, 3 block dinner, and a 2 block snack.(FOOD LOG)
Ok now for those upcoming events and thank yous…..
Current Total – not including Handels, about $3000!!!
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Handels on Thursday. I don’t have the numbers yet, but I’m hoping we did well. I’ll let you all know as soon as I know.
Upcoming Events:
The Rivers Casino Bus Trip – we have about 20 seats left!!! If you are interested you can find details here.
Our Garage Sale is also rapidly approaching. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact me. (any items not sold will be donated to local charities)
TODAY: Made 2 new friends (that have been there all along!)
Tonight was a good night. Actually the last two nights were pretty great. I had two birthday parties to go to…technically they are distant cousins – if you looked at the tree. Last night’s party was for my cousin’s (my Godmother) granddaughter. Tonight’s was for her son.
Why was it so great? Well, aside from screaming children — which is a necessity at all birthday parties — I got to reconnect with my cousin Jeff. He and his wife Jenn have gone through a lot of the same things I have. Dealing with parents, losing weight, juggling crazy jobs, and trying to eat right in a hectic world. As I write this, I imagine most people my age must deal with these issues. But it was nice knowing a few who have been successful and I think they will be a good support system and motivation for me. They have offered me their house if I need somewhere to escape to, and I’m pretty sure (given our conversation tonight) that they will be there to lend an ear or offer USEFUL advice.
So with that.. a true support system beginning to build — I also feel my motivation and resolve growing. I will get back on track. I will exercise more (walking and cardio) I will NOT eat fast food on my way home from work. I will start to cook more (or at least have more healthy food available). I have a wedding in three weeks. Lets see how great I can be till then. And by then it will be a habit right?I CAN DO THIS! I WILL MAKE A CHANGE! I have done it before. I have been successful. There is NOTHING preventing me from being successful again!!! (I’m going to start.. by going to bed, it’s late)
Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there! I hope you have a great day!
I’ve been so proud of our US Olympians, I know there has been perhaps one unbecoming event, but in the face of criticism, success, and defeat, I feel our team has represented us well – especially Evan Lysacek, Apolo Ohno, Lindsey Jacobellis, Shaun White, Lindsey Vonn, and Shani Davis.
I’ve also been watching a lot of curling that I decided to watch the movie that got me interested in it in the first place.
From IMDB: Men With Brooms
Paul Gross stars as the leader of a recently reunited curling team from a small Canadian town. This offbeat comedy follows the team as they work through their respective life issues and struggle to win the championship for the sake of their late coach.
(Rated R for language, sexuality and some drug use.)
While I was watching Men with Brooms, I also tried out the new recumbent bike. 30 minutes. 7.3 miles. I like it. It felt great to be exercising again. I even wore my 5Fingers which I haven’t worn since before Hawaii. The official training for the 3 Day starts tomorrow (with a rest day).
I am also in the process of organizing a golf outing. I will be working out some of the details with the golf course tomorrow (I hope). I’m aiming for early June. If you have any ideas or suggestions about the golf outing or other fundraising ideas, please let me know!
Thank you to Irene (Magazine Smiles). She awarded me the Sunshine Award.
The rules for accepting this:
Put the logo on your blog or within your post (right click and save). Pass the award onto 12 bloggers, then link the nominees within your post. Finally, let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
Unfortunately I do not yet know 12 bloggers. So I will try my best to award some sunshine to the ones I do know.
Evolution B – This is my college bud, Ben (that I went to Hawaii with). He is responsible for getting me into CrossFit and helping to keep me on track and focused. =)
SPC Crossfit – This is the CrossFit that I belonged to. They have taught me to believe in myself – that I CAN do all this craziness. I can train like an athlete and be successful. I will always consider myself a part of the Barn crew, but due to distance and time issues, I cannot attend there regularly enough. (It’s an hour from my house).
As learn of more blogs (or find friend’s blogs), I will award my other 8 Sunshine awards.
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and not the fundraising kind. (Obviously we always need that) but I’ve lost sight of the reason I took up this campaign. I wanted a large project to get me on track with my weight loss. I was going to train hard, work hard, eat right, and get skinny. Unfortunately, the task of having to raise almost $5000 has taken over. I’ve barely been getting out to walk, I’ve not been on the bike, my food has been atrocious. I’ve been too focused on how to raise this money, how to get people to come to events, and thinking of new and inventive ways to raise money. I enjoy throwing myself into projects, but now it’s time for the project to be ME.
I’m done giving in to everyone else. It’s time for me to be selfish. I need to be a spoiled brat and demand that the junk I can’t keep my hands off of, needs to stay OUT of the house. I need encouragement. I need motivation. I need kind nudging (or brutal– depending on the day) I need friends. I need supporters. I need teammates. NOT saboteurs. I hope you will join my team. That you will offer me the kick in the butt I need on lazy mornings when I don’t want to exercise. You’ll support me when I cave on a brownie and reassure me that it’s not a disaster as long as I jump right back on the horse. You’ll gently remind me that I haven’t updated my food log. You’ll also cheer me on as my weight goes down. You’ll give me a virtual high five on the days I eat perfectly in the zone. You’ll encourage me to drink more water, less pop, eat more of the better healthy choices and less of the “ok” foods. You’ll get excited with me when I walk a new farthest distance, or discover a cool new trail. (You might even volunteer to keep me company – if you live near by). Messages are welcomed in many forms — comments on the webpage, comments on my facebook page, comments on the PinkPear Facebook Page, text messages and emails to me, even a phone call occasionally =)
Men With Brooms