I didn't have much to say...

So, my life really has been on an upswing. As I was telling KJ how awesome everything in my life has been going the other day she asked me, "So,are you thriving?". Hmmm,am I thriving?I was afraid to commit. While everything had been going quite well, my health, my job, the kids, relationship with the Lord,I knew there was still a little bit out of balance. Currently that is the relationship with my husband. He seems to be preoccupied at the least. Although we had an enjoyable Mother's Day with our girls and some friends at church and then after,my husband and I could not seem to communicate in any way that was positive. Anyway,it makes me wonder...is there ever a time this side of heaven that we will indeed thrive in all areas of our life or not?

Why is it that when all was good I didn't have much to say? Now,as things are a little tougher I take the time to do so.

Down just mere ounces under 24 pounds.

CHEATER, CHEATER, PUMPKIN EATER

OK... so I didn't eat any pumpkin today... but I did cheat.  I am trying... but I am weak. 

I drank a glass of diet pop.  It was a conscious decision... and I think it kept me from the hot tamales.  :)  AND the one I feel badly about is the bite of ice cream cake I took.  I know, I know.. I sit hear asking myself... Do you not want this time to be successful? Yes, I do.  I will be stronger.  I passed on a lot of temptation today and I really think I am getting stronger.  Tomorrow will be difficult as I am not going to be home all day.  I have already packed me a bunch of food to eat.  Perhaps it will be easier... but I guess I just worry about trying to find healthy food if I am starving and not home.

Overall I really am proud of myself.  I really did quite well for me.  Calorie intake for the day was 1120 (typically I have been around 1800 for the past few months). My general attitude toward losing weight is that I will continue to eat what I want (within reason) and just exercise more.  Well... I have been burning about 2700-3000 calories a day as my target and it wasn't doing it for me.  Different times.... different ways I suppose.  I have not been on the treadmill now for a week.  But I am still active during the day (in fact my average calorie burn is only down 100 or so) AND also important to my goal is I am sleeping ~ 7hrs. 13mins. last night (Sixth day in a row I did over seven hours!! Can you tell I wear a Bodymedia??).

I feel good about other aspects of my life for the most part... I have the slightest unsettled feeling in one area... I need to focus there and find out what is up.  I am still job hunting, and feel fine about not having anything yet.  I had an interview on Monday and have a follow-up scheduled with the company in a week and a half.  I have been focusing better as a mother.  My house is in semi-order but I need to attack some hot spots.

I am on a good track.. I just need to stay on track.  THRIVING here I come!!!