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I love this crazy, tragic, sometimes almost magic, awful, beautful life!
As a crazy mom to 7 kids and a step-son, crazy wife to a wonderful husband of 14 years, crazy daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin to an awesome family, you would think that I have had my dose of crazy. Not even close.
Nope - you add in the regular demands of a mom, drop in some homeschooling, a couple of part time jobs, LOTS of volunteering, and a bunch of other things that consume pretty good amounts of time. THAT is enough to make someone crazy, right??
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As a crazy mom to 7 kids and a step-son, crazy wife to a wonderful husband of 14 years, crazy daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin to an awesome family, you would think that I have had my dose of crazy. Not even close.
Nope - you add in the regular demands of a mom, drop in some homeschooling, a couple of part time jobs, LOTS of volunteering, and a bunch of other things that consume pretty good amounts of time. THAT is enough to make someone crazy, right??
Despite all the crazy around me, I am still bound and determined to push forward! I'm keeping my head in the game, and doing what I need to do in order to make progress and see results!
It's never easy. I am not always successful. I just keep plugging along...no matter what. I'll get there - and so will YOU!!! :-) Let's GO!!
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10/7/2008
Fitness Minutes:
52,836
My Goals:
My main overall goal is to lose weight, so that I am back to a healthy weight for ME! I have reached an all-time high of 244.5 pounds - which was previously my pregnancy high. I have a lot of work to do - and at least 100 pounds to lose.
My other goals besides the inevitable weight loss is to tone up my muscles (strength training 2X a week to start)
Increase my flexibility (PM yoga every night - it only takes 20 minutes!)
Broaden my options of cardio (start with beginner Zumba, Leslie Sansone - will add to that in a few weeks)
I would like to be able to do a variety of things and not be held back - either by fear of failure, fear of how I look, or just plain inability to do it (which is where I am at RIGHT.NOW!)
My Program:
I know now, having been there/done that, that there really is only one way to lose weight - and that is by hard work and diligence. I am also being realistic, and am going to set SMALL goals until they become HABIT, so that I set myself up for success - and NOT FAILURE!!
I am counting calories daily - and for every meal - to make sure I stay within my goal of 1220 - 1570 calories a day.
I will also incorporate cardio (at least 20 minutes, 5X a week), strength-training (for upper. lower, and core - 2X a week for 20 minutes), and also Yoga and flexibility training (every night for 20 minutes.
I want to be healthy, strong, and flexible...and I want to train all of those 'forgotten' muscles. I'm sure they feel left out!
Personal Information:
I live in a small town in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's U.P. I am a married mother of eight natural kids and a step-son. My husband, Glen, and I have been together for over thirteen years. I am a stay at home mom, and have been since 2002. I have been through a lot in my life, and have learned valuable life lessons from them all. My first son, Jonah, is my angel in heaven. I have one sister, parents who are still married, and lots of family around me. I am a christian, and indisputably believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God. I love to help people...anyone who needs it. I am highly protective of my children and husband. I need to lose weight and am working (HARD) on it. Autism is something I never thought would affect my life, but in some ways, I'm grateful it did. I am a giver by nature, but I'm starting to learn to give to myself too.
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Some of my favorite quotes are:
"Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can DO today!"
"A little effort goes a long way"
Get 'er DONE!
*Do not confuse motion & progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress!*
And now these three remain...faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE!
I can do anything through Christ, who gives me strength!
Do or do not... there is no try. ~ Yoda
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As a crazy mom to 7 kids and a step-son, crazy wife to a wonderful husband of 14 years, crazy daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin to an awesome family, you would think that I have had my dose of crazy. Not even close. Nope - you add in the regular demands of a mom, drop in some homeschooling, a couple of part time jobs, LOTS of volunteering, and a bunch of other things that consume pretty good amounts of time. THAT is enough to make someone crazy, right?? Despite all the crazy around me, I am still bound and determined to push forward! I'm keeping my head in the game, and doing what I need to do in order to make progress and see results! It's never easy. I am not always successful. I just keep plugging along...no matter what. I'll get there - and so will YOU!!! :-) Let's GO!!
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My Goals:
My main overall goal is to lose weight, so that I am back to a healthy weight for ME! I have reached an all-time high of 244.5 pounds - which was previously my pregnancy high. I have a lot of work to do - and at least 100 pounds to lose. My other goals besides the inevitable weight loss is to tone up my muscles (strength training 2X a week to start) Increase my flexibility (PM yoga every night - it only takes 20 minutes!) Broaden my options of cardio (start with beginner Zumba, Leslie Sansone - will add to that in a few weeks) I would like to be able to do a variety of things and not be held back - either by fear of failure, fear of how I look, or just plain inability to do it (which is where I am at RIGHT.NOW!)
My Program:
I know now, having been there/done that, that there really is only one way to lose weight - and that is by hard work and diligence. I am also being realistic, and am going to set SMALL goals until they become HABIT, so that I set myself up for success - and NOT FAILURE!! I am counting calories daily - and for every meal - to make sure I stay within my goal of 1220 - 1570 calories a day. I will also incorporate cardio (at least 20 minutes, 5X a week), strength-training (for upper. lower, and core - 2X a week for 20 minutes), and also Yoga and flexibility training (every night for 20 minutes. I want to be healthy, strong, and flexible...and I want to train all of those 'forgotten' muscles. I'm sure they feel left out!
Personal Information:
I live in a small town in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's U.P. I am a married mother of eight natural kids and a step-son. My husband, Glen, and I have been together for over thirteen years. I am a stay at home mom, and have been since 2002. I have been through a lot in my life, and have learned valuable life lessons from them all. My first son, Jonah, is my angel in heaven. I have one sister, parents who are still married, and lots of family around me. I am a christian, and indisputably believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God. I love to help people...anyone who needs it. I am highly protective of my children and husband. I need to lose weight and am working (HARD) on it. Autism is something I never thought would affect my life, but in some ways, I'm grateful it did. I am a giver by nature, but I'm starting to learn to give to myself too.
Other Information:
Some of my favorite quotes are: "Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can DO today!" "A little effort goes a long way" Get 'er DONE! *Do not confuse motion & progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress!* And now these three remain...faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE! I can do anything through Christ, who gives me strength! Do or do not... there is no try. ~ Yoda
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~ Christa :-) U.P. of Michigan I will be RESOLUTE about doing something DAILY. Forward progress comes from consistency. It won't be perfect, but I have to do something EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. I will be RENEGADE against negative thinking, setting myself up for failure, and feeling the weight of perfection. I am fighting the biggest battle - against myself!
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