Monday Motivation

 

I set a goal to walk 2013 miles in 2013,

 

My plan??  Walk during breaks at work and every chance I get on the treadmill at home,

 

Work??  I do a lot of that....

 

Trying my best to stick with it...

 

Hoping to reach my goal....

 

 

How about you?? Do you have a goal? It's never to late...

 

 

 

Ruby

No Biggie!!

 

 

58 years old - That's me!!

Good Lord where has the time gone?

But more importantly what have I done?

I've managed to raise one fantastic daughter who surprised me by becoming a runner,

and is quite good at it,

She has been with her high school sweetheart for 21yrs and have blessed me with 2 grand-daughters,

I have 2 other 'daughters', SIL's and grand children that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world,

 I'm with the man of my dreams and will be married in October,

I've managed to lower financial debt from past divorce and have a small amount saved for a

what if day,

I was published this year and now can be considered a

'sport' photographer

(thank-you runner daughter),

I'm still at the job {36yrs} that my mother said I wouldn't last a week at because I was too spoiled,

I'm a cervical cancer survivor,

I'm working at becoming a Blogger!

 

 

 

Ruby

 

My Team~~We're Shaping Up!!

With inspiration from others on my team I've managed to accomplish many different 'challenges'. 

 

I challenge myself with making healthy lunches for H2B and myself, here shows how I fill a baggie with peanut butter and with a snip in the corner - a little squeeze - you can fill the celery stalk clean and simple and you can regulate how much you fill! and no mess!!

sometimes I amaze myself

snack time for the day

{yes the day}

includes a mix of

grapes, snap peas, and cherry tomatoes,

2T of veggie spread and a

serving of Triscuit Thin Crisps.

 

 

All my hard work has paid off.....

getting to the Last hole of my belt...

the weight loss isn't that significant

but I will take a NSV (non scale victory).

 

My ShapeUp team members that have decided to take the time to read this blog I thank-you, join in as a follower and leave a comment or two,

[there might be a surprise]

there's more yet to come,

more challenges to complete!

 

We Can Do This!

 

 

 

Ruby

 

Remembering Boston

 

As a runners mom I had to do this...and of course with a little peer pressure (LOL-yea right) I was honored to also include a couple of friends from work.

 

Two of my co-workers Jennifer (in yellow) and Jamie (in pink) have been walking with me during breaks.

 

Today was the day to document a virtual

"Run for Boston"

remembering those that were killed or injured

while running the Boston Marathon.

 

My heart breaks every time I think about it.

So Here's to the many....

3 breaks = 8085 steps = 4.04 miles

And the many yet to come!

 

 

 

And a HUGE thanks to Jennifer and Jamie!

 

 

 

enjoy my world in pictures - there will be more as I get back on track with blogging!

 

 

Ruby 

Thoughts about Moderation

You can look at your calorie count in the same way you might look at a Bank Account.

Every mouthful of food is a deposit and Every activity that requires energy is a withdrawl.

If we deposit more than we withdrawl, Our surplus grows Larger and Larger!

~~John Maxwell~~

I know where I want a surplus....do you?

Here I go Again!!

And yet again I am making attempts,

though slow ones, to get back into the blogging

My world in pictures.

For me it's been such a long winter!

Drab and Dreary, 

I felt like spring had eluded all of us.

But the weather has taken a turn

for the better with

somewhat shiny and sunny days

especially this past weekend.

So my project list has finally got a dent in it,

I worked on 4 different areas!!

WhooooHoooooo!  

1st Project flower bed next to driveway... CHECK!

see how l~a~z~y I was over the winter...

the white strips are from a blind that was damaged

 during a wind/rain/sleet storm from a few months back....

pitiful, just pitiful!

the water jug? it 'was' under the kitchen sink,

I got tired of it falling out in the floor

so during one of my fits I through it out the back door!!

Oh yea I did!!

this rose bush had some kind of damage to it last fall,

I was afraid I would kill it if I trimmed it,

so it looks scraggly and out of control...

any other old ladies out there that can lift a

50# bag

of mulch over their shoulder???

(X8 bags)

after I roughed up the old mulch

I piled on more to give it a more full look....

end result for the 1st bed, a lot to do!

there are 3 planters total nested here,

I will be putting plants in them in a couple of weeks...

this bird house survived the winter yet again,

its been knocked down

blown off the hook,

and one of the cats kept trying to put their paw in the opening....

not sure why I have it we don't have any birds because of all the cats....

Oh Well, it looks good anyhow!

enjoy my world in pictures....



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What the ..............

OK folks as in the title What the .......! On January 1st I along with many others joined the weight loss challenge from "The Sisterhood of the Skinny Jeans". My buddies are doing great losing their weight (Hi Jen and Bonny) while I have not really loss much my buddies have been doing great! So while I walk a lot in my job I have been also walking during one of breaks on the treadmill. Jenn and Bonny have reported significant losses I did well to loose my measly 1 - 1.2 pound. In a email to the buddies I commented that I needed to step up my game and 'Commitment! ' to also doing some treadmill work after work at home.

my email to my Buddies:
          Well I said I was going to need to 'up' my game and start walking at night on the ole treadmill, and in fact I did just that!! I was quite proud of myself, felt really good after, read some blogs, choose photos to post in my blog, relaxed in the tub, went to bed at my normal time still feeling good!...............Then the alarm went off!!! OH MY GOD!!!! I couldn't hardly swing my legs over the edge of the bed!!! Oh yea I thought I was in great shape for a my age! Apparently I was Wrong, wrong, soooo Wrong (hard to admit this-even to myself). I struggled with some of my movements at work, and then all I could do was laugh at myself. I'm doing this though! I'm doing my 2013 Word  'Commitment' !

Here's to Walking on!

~ ~ ~ Habits ~ ~ ~

2013 word of the year;   
     Commitment!


Did you know it takes 21 days to change a habit? If you can do anything for 21 straight days then its likely that you can continue to do it for the 22nd, 23rd, 24th and beyond.  Lets start with this..........

 

BIG portions make little sense.

 

 

We've all heard about using smaller plates, only taking a spoonful, stopping when you feel full, drinking a glass of water before the list goes on and on. But I myself have 'habits' good and bad when it comes to eating or portion control. So with my word of the year I'm making it a goal of mine to try and change a habit. Dessert has(d) become a ritual. Today starts my day 1 habit change. 

 

I leave you with this: 

     " You Will Never Change Your Life Until You Change Something You Do Daily "



 John Maxwell

 

 

Just Me--Back at it again!



We're doing this!!

OK so here's the deal, I like thousands of others do the Facebook thing, so while checking in the other night one of my "likes" The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans posted a 2013 weight loss challenge. Yeah ok your thinking Ugh! loosing weight, exercise, the dreaded 'D' word (diet). But instead I was already thinking ahead for a different twist to the resolution phase everyone seems to do. I am using the one word idea for 2013 and with my December 31, 2012 midnight post my 2013 word is Commitment!

Melissa Anderson is the admin for The Sisterhood and here is what the company overview is, "The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans is an online weight-loss and fitness community for people who's jeans are too tight! We feature online weight-loss and fitness challenges, product reviews and giveaways, healthy recipes, personal success stories, and a lot of fun!"

Once you liked the post you were in for the challenge you can have your own 'buddy' or sign up for one. Apparently with all the 'likes' a lot of us ended up with two buddies. WooHoo! I'm pumped! I heard from my team early this morning and have already started the ball rolling. Jenn has graciously volunteered to be Captain, (at'ta girl Jenn), and I voted for our team name of 'Skinny Jean Sisterhood'. I have also added a miles ticker to my blog and will update every week when I update my mileage at Daily mile. I'm NOT and most likely will NEVER be a runner and though this is a blog as a runners mom I will also add bits and pieces of my quest to 2013 miles with steps in 2013.

      

 

Here's to a fabulous year ahead!!

 

 

Thirty-Six!! Where does the time Go?

Thirty-Six!! That's right 36 yrs ago I was blessed with a bouncing baby Girl! It has been an adventure to say the least with her and though there were no instructions or a manual to assist with child rearing I don't think I have done to bad of a job! She has turned into someone that everyone gravitates to for support as well as friendship. I'm especially proud of the fact that throughout her childhood and into adulthood she has chosen to be around a terrific group of people who she calls friends. So much so that most call me 'Mom' as well! Way beyond cool in my book. I don't want to say that we are 'best-friends' (some things moms don't need to know) but we do enjoy being together even if it's limited. She now has daughters of her own as different as nite/day but alike as well if that makes sense. To her I say Good Luck~~and I Love You Always my Only Born Child.

Bobbie 3 months



Bobbie 432 months (36 yrs)

I'm the MOM!!

~another project checked off the list~

Vacation day today! We (H2B) had planned on going out for breakfast then going on a walk tour in Lexington near Transylvania college. Well breakfast happened but that was about it. H2B had to work a crazy shift yesterday 3am-3pm and was still wiped out plus he has a dreaded 'summer' cold trying to get hold of  him. So no tour ~ :( ~ kind of sucked but I switched to plan B, as always there's plenty to do! Starting with turning the mattress and stripping the bed led to while in the basement doing the load of sheets I cleaned up. Were talking dusting, cobweb getting, vacuuming all the while washing and hanging up the sheets, mattress covers, blankets and anything else that fit on my portable clothesline.

5' X 8' sections did this for under $100, and during the winter momawrazzi's feet are HAPPY!

found this online for $65- it has come in handy-plus when I want to I can fold it 'down' and take it outside!!

So though I didn't get to have my 'walk' tour I did however spend the day getting things done and spending time with H2B!!

A runner Mom too!!

Whew! This is part of what I have been working at the past several months. (check out the link below)That's right I am officially a 'contributing' photographer for the local news paper!! (did I mention to check out the link below?) I cover the Wilderness Trace 5K Series races. My Awesome daughter competes (don't know where that comes from LOL), and has done quite well if I do say so.

http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/sports/amn-running-knoxville-family-feels-right-at-home-at-plummer-cross-country-run-20120804,0,7107969.story

 

Here's my baby girl rockin' her 1st place bling from the race. I'm so proud of her and also proud of all my other "runner kids"

It's been a long day due to working a 12 hour shift today so this is it for now ~ later people!!


I'm the MOM

 

making a commitment,

Another way of getting back on track is this;

https://www.facebook.com/?sk=nf#!/photo.php?fbid=502228943124574&set=a.474083199272482.128604.178346795512792&type=1&theater&notif_t=photo_reply

Stay tuned for pic posts of what I'm having for lunch during the week.


I'm the MOM

Getting back on track......

What I've known for well,,forever! But I am getting back on track with the eating and walking routine, I have been doing this for a little while as I have lost some~OK~ a little bit of weight.  But hey at least it isn't a gain. And know what else,,,I now am using a different bra hook closure! Can I get a Hell Ya!! It's the little things people,


I'm the MOM

Some of my 'Runner Kids'

I'm blessed to be 'The Mom' to this amazing group of local runners, and the offical photographer for this group as well. Speaking of which later I will post on what has also been keeping me busy the past few months so excited!!


I'm the MOM!!

it's starting today!!

August 1st, where has this year gone??  More importantly where/what am I going to do the rest of the year?? For starters lets look at what I'm down to, Yeppers it's finally below 160's. I know it ain't much below but I'll take any little bit I can.

158 1/2#

For now I'm going to wind this day down a bit, figure out what I will be taking for lunch tomorrow take a nice soak in the tub, and then just chill. Playing catch up with the years events will be fun, stay tuned!

I'm the MOM!

alot going on~alot to do

I'm busy, my brain is drained, but mostly I haven't kept with my commitment to blogging.
I know, I know its been forever since I have posted but of course there are some really good reasons/excuses?!?  Yea that's what I keep telling my self, LOL. But I have been busy with all the life stuff, and runner daughter stuff, and photography stuff, and trying to loose weight stuff, and so on and on and on and on. Geting back on track is going to take alot more time than there is in a day so I will take things as they come and post whatever task gets started and finished.

I'm going to just wait and see!!

I'm the MOM!

My reward

I look like I've just been caught,,,,LOL!!

 

Ummmmm Soooooo Gooooood!


I've done well with my eating and water intake this week. So I caved in to the Bavarian  Creme Donut that was 'SCREAMING' my name...LOL! I only bought and ate just one.  Did some housework today and piddled in the yard and planted a few flowers in pots, and helped Hub2B drain the yard pond part way and got the pump going.

Made a triple batch of veggie spag sauce I put 3 serving into baggies to freeze and left out a 'lil dab for dinner this week. For now I'm finishing this post and going to hit the hay. Catch everyone later!! 

2nd post ~ Autism 5K benefit race

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.372862029425332.92636.100001046150624&type=3

Link up to see the finishers.......!!!