Great Expectations

 

I thought I had better blog before it has been a month :)

Whew 2 days to spare!

I think the reason I don’t blog as much is because I have to big of expectations for myself.

I think I have to be clever and witty.

I think I need pictures.

I type and am at the computer a lot at work during the day and just don’t feel like it at night or the weekends.

I have 5 children but they are mostly grown and don’t like being featured on my blog. :)

But today I had an epiphany.

It has to do with faith and my abs.

But really I am getting ahead of myself…

so first an update on my lifestyle/diet

I am relieved /thrilled to inform you I can still be deligent and exercise and eat light. You can eat right and still put on weight.

Today I am on day 31 of the 30 day shred with Jillian. I have only missed one day of Jillian due to giving blood.

They advised nothing to strenuous that day so I did a Leslie Sansone instead that night. This has been quite and accomplishment for me. I really had gotten out of the daily exercise routine.

But I had a goal….

one word……swimsuit

Which I can now say 4 1/2 weeks after trying them on. I can wear my swimsuits again. I won’t win any contests but at least I can get in the pool !!

I have lost 13.5 lbs and I am hoping to at least have 15 off by next Thursday.

I believe it is very doable. ( I would really like 20 off but I will be content with 15-17.)

Let me tell you, this weight has not been easy to lose. But it was really easy to gain. As a matter of fact I gained it while “trying to lose”

Upsetting!! I mean I ate healthy and lowfat and still managed to gain.

Well the 30 day shred has definitely helped to  tighten up some places that needed tightened.

When I work out I can actually feel my abs working….

Which brings me to my epiphany…

My abs are like faith in God…

I can feel their presence and know they are there working with in me,  I just can’t see them.

Oh I know corny, and my son commented “ Oh Mom I hope you aren’t going to put that on your blog” as I was sharing my light bulb moment with him.

but as usual I couldn’t resist.

And for those of you who have encouraged me that I could do this…..

Thanks for confidence and encouragement! It was a real pick me upper!!

Stayed tuned, by next month I am hoping to have a contest but it is just going to have to wait till after Florida! I am not due for another post for at least 4 weeks!

Have a great day!

Susie