Day 166....good, but not great.

Well, I have worked out some this week. Not as much as I had hoped, but some. I did abs and I have done my balance board (harder than it sounds) but I haven't done the cardio I would like to do. I have had smoothies and I love them but I just wish I knew some simple and super healthy smoothies. I like the fruit smoothies and don't mind adding veggies, I just wish I could find a couple of really healthy go-to smoothies that I like. For now, I will keep experimenting.

We will be in Bismarck this weekend for McQuades and I am sure I will not work out and I will not eat as well as I am hoping to eat, but I will forgive myself and work extra hard next week!

Day 167....ready for a fun weekend!

Day 163....back on the bandwagon.

Well, I am officially heavier than I was a couple of weeks ago (and I have officially decided to not weigh myself anymore). I am ready to get back on the bandwagon....or jog next to the bandwagon....that will help me reach my goals quicker than actually riding the bandwagon. Anyway, I am ready to recommit to losing weight and inches. Starting this morning, I am going to get most of my nutrition from fruit and veggie smoothies. I am still going to eat a healthy dinner and healthy snacks if I am really in need of a snack. But, I am going to get reaquainted with Vita, our trusty VitaMix. I have missed spending time with her. I feel so great when I am drinking smoothies. And, I feel so yucky when I am eating junk. I just can't figure out why I keep going back to the junk.

I am going to start working out again as well. Today I am going to try and get in an ab workout. I always feel great when I am done working my abs. I suppose that since my belly is probably the part of my body I hate the most, I feel like I am being productive when I work my abs. Maybe, if I have a lot of energy, I will rollerblade tonight. Or, maybe I will get on the elliptical. Anything to get myself moving in the right direction. I am going to take this a day at a time and not be too hard on myself this time. I am going to realize that I am not perfect and I am going to make mistakes and when I make those mistakes, I am going to forgive myself and move on.

We will see how things go this time.

Day 164....doing my best.

Day 155....it's been awhile!

Well, it has been awhile since I have updated my blog. There is really nothing to update as far as working out goes but we did get to go on a wonderful vacation and I feel renewed and energized and ready to get back to focusing on working out and getting into shape. We went to Arizona for a week and it was like a little bit of heaven right here on Earth! We were able to just get away from everything and relax and have fun as a family. I was so thankful to have John and the kids all to myself for a full week with no obligations pulling anyone away at all. It isn't very often that we can just get away from it all together and I think we all really needed this vacation! We got to see one of John's sisters and her family on the way to Arizona and on the way back from Arizona (the kids had a blast staying at their house) and we got to see my mom and dad while we were in Arizona. The kids got to swim and play and we got to sit and enjoy the sun.

Now that we are back, we are ready to get into the full swing of summer. With baseball and tball, golf, and tennis, the kids will be busy. John has softball and that keeps him busy. I get to run around and watch all of this so I am kept busy as well! As long as we have nice weather, I am looking forward to spending a lot of time outside this summer!

Hopefully my next updates will include some great fitness progress!

Day 156....back to reality.

Day 143....Cloudy and gloomy.

Today was NOT the sunny, warm day I was hoping for. I didn't expect it to be really nice outside, but I was hoping for at least warm weather. It was downright cold out there! Weather like this makes me just want to cuddle up on the couch, watch tv or read a book, and eat. That does wonders for my weight loss plan.

I didn't work out today. That makes me mad at myself. I was busy all day, but just didn't work out. I had to run to Walmart. That is never fun. But, being the great wife that I am, I made the trip to Walmart instead of making John go. He owes me BIG TIME.

I also started to plan and pack for our trip. I am bringing as little as possible with us. I figure once we get to Arizona we will mostly wear swimsuits, so why pack a bunch of clothes we don't need? I am so excited to pack shorts and sleeveless shirts and sun dresses. The nice thing about the weather here is that it is so cold that we aren't wearing any of the stuff we plan to bring on our trip! I can't wait for the HOT weather!

Tomorrow better be sunny. I need to get myself motivated to work out. Plus, we have tball practice tomorrow evening. I don't want to practice tball in the cold. Ick.

Day 144....hoping for sun!

Day 142....Happy Memorial Day!

First of all, I would like to say Happy Memorial Day and thank all the soldiers and their families who have given their lives to save ours.

The past few days have been very busy! My cousin Stephanie, her husband David, and their two awesome kids, Riley and Elliot were here to visit. I loved having them stay with us but I wish they could have stayed longer. The first night they were here, my aunt and uncle, Greg and LuAnne, who also happen to be in town, came up for dinner. It was so nice to visit for a little bit! The kids played so well together and my kids were so bummed to see everyone go! It is too bad they don't live closer so we could see them more often. But, we are grateful for the time we do get to spend with them!

Yesterday was Graduation. John's brothers, Chris and Anthony graduated so his whole family was in town for the celebration and it was great to see everyone! My kids had a blast playing with their cousins and didn't want the night to end. It is always fun to have the whole family together and there is never a dull minute when Pitners are around.

Today, we went to the mall and got some clothes that we will need for our trip. We are so excited to get to Arizona and just relax by the pool! We are in sunshine withdrawals right now and I can't wait to soak up the rays all day!

John has the day off today so tomorrow will be our first real day of summer break. I hope it is nice outside so the kids and I can go for a walk or go to the park or do something fun to kick off their summer.

Day 143....so excited for summer break!

Day 138....keeping busy.

I broke down and weighed myself today. As of now, I have not gained back any weight that I lost during the GM diet. I am so happy about that! I have been using the elliptical and walking/running so I feel good about that. I have also been keeping with my fruit smoothies. When I get really hungry, I have been trying to fill up on smoothies or vegetables. I think I am finally going in the right direction. Now, if I could just firm up some of my tummy flab, I would be in heaven.

The sun has apparently decided to take a vacation. That is not good news to me. My garden doesn't like these cold days. I can't stand being cold all the time. It is supposed to be nice outside now. It is supposed to be sunny outside now. I just hope the weather turns around quickly. Tomorrow is the last day of school. I can't wait to have my kids home with me for the summer! I am so excited to have the summer weather and spend time outside with my kids. We are going to make the best of the time we have together and I am going to make the most of the time I have with my kids while they still enjoy being around me. :o)

Day 139....keep on moving in the right direction!

Day 136....eye opener.

Yesterday was a very productive day for me. I used the elliptical in the morning, then got a bunch of stuff organized around the house. I have so much organizing that needs to be done and just not enough energy to get it all done. So, I was so happy to get things done yesterday!

The kids have been asking me to pick them up and take them to lunch. Since there are only a few days left of school, I decided to pick them up today. I picked each of them up and we drove around and talked while they ate their lunch. I love having that special time with them!

After lunch, I didn't feel like doing much as far as working out is concerned but I promised Brea that we could go for a walk using the new double jogging stroller. Apparently she feels that because it is called a "jogging" stroller I should have to actually jog the whole time. That is a good idea, in theory, but my body is not in shape for that! I was a good sport and jogged to the soccer complex and made it a couple times around, but then we had to do some walking. I was so tired out, but it felt really good to actually run again! The jogging stroller is so easy to push when the wind is at our backs, but that thing gets really heavy when we are running into the wind! I am look forward to more running this summer! I really don't enjoy running all that much, but I always feel so great when I am done!

These two are loving the jogging stroller!

We have soccer tonight so maybe we will walk around the track a time or two before we come home. I can't believe I have never had a jogging stroller before now. This thing is wonderful! It is so much easier to handle than our single stroller and now I don't have to carry Brea when she gets tired of walking. I just wish there was someone who would carry me when I get tired! I am excited to try this thing with my rollerblades. I should probably make sure we ALL have helmets on when that is attempted.

I hope the sun shines again soon. Although I loved the wind and cooler weather when I was running, I am still a devoted fan of the sun and I miss it dearly. After soccer, we could get a bit of rain to help my garden, then, in the morning, the sun can shine!

Day 137....who wants to join me for a run? :o)