Another Sunday Almost Gone

I didn't do much walking today so it 's a good thing I have leftover minutes from this past week. I went with Kimberly to a friend's baby shower that seemed to last forever although it was a nice shower.

Josh is making tacos for dinner and the house really smells good!!!

We're counting down by hours now for Colton to arrive. I guess we can only count the hours til we're at the hospital. We'll have to start a whole new count system once Kimberly actually goes into labor! Very excited!

I Made it Through Another Week

I am happy to write that I completed all the challenges for this week. Kimberly and I both got in some good walking today. We had a poached egg on toast for breakfast with 2 sausage links and a sliced orange. A healthy breakfast, cardio, writing it down, reading something inspirational!! Yes!

Even though I am here in CO for a great reason, I miss Bob alot! Before I know it, Colton will be here, then all of a sudden he will be 3 weeks old and I'll be on my way back to San Diego! I know time will fly!!

Here In Colorado

Well the day has finally come when I arrived in Colorado to be with Kimberly and Josh. I'm so excited for Colton's birth next week....we're looking forward to it so much. His room looks even cuter than in the pictures Kimberly had blogged about.

At the airport this morning I had an hour before boarding the plane, so I got in a little walking around the airport. I told Kimberly we needed to walk tomorrow so she could try to get Colton going....which reminds me....he is so active. I've watched Kimberly's stomach move and felt him going crazy in there!

I plan on keeping up with the challenges while I am here!!! As a side note, Bob had a meeting today and yes, he does have a job but it may not start for up to 30 days! The good news is we know there is a job, the bad news of course is the wait for income again.

Good luck to everyone who is doing this challenge!

Have I Caught the Bug or What???

Yesterday afternoon (after walking 33 minutes yesterday morning), I got the "energy" to want to walk again. After just a few seconds of coaxing, I got Bob on board and we walked another 30 minutes. We walked the trail twice yesterday!! By last night my upper back was so tight and my legs were rebelling also. It was nothing that 4 Ibuprofen didn't take care of though. This morning Bob was feeling it but we still walked this afternoon....just not on the trail!

I did my measurements this morning and I am happy to post on my blog, that I did in fact lose some inches. For those who are interested I am listing my success. For those who are not interested, skip to the next paragraph now.

Waist - I have lost 2 1/4"
Thigh- I have lost 1 1/4"
Hips - I have lost 1 1/2"
Bust- I have lost 1/2" (but honestly that is where I would want to lose the least!)
Upper Arm- I have lost 1 1/4".

I only measured 1 thigh and 1 arm so if I double what I lost in those 2 areas, I have lost a total of 9 1/4".

On a completely different subject....I am leaving tomorrow for CO to be with Kimberly when Colton is born; and of course I am staying a while to get to know Colton! I have spent today and last night fixing meals, snacks, etc, for Bob while I am gone. I think he should be pretty stocked on food for the most part. We will definitely miss each other but this is for a good cause. I will do what I can to stick to this 10 week challenge while I am away!

What Is A Day Worth??

I have been thinking about this challenge and the goals that not only were "assigned" to us, but also those individual goals we each made and hoped to accomplish. I realized that my goals so far have been about me and no one else. In reading inspirational quotes, poems and stories I came across the following by John Kendrick Bangs and it made me realize I need to do more for others. Whether it is some form of service or doing something kind for someone, I need to work on that.

"The time of day I do not tell, as some do, by the clock; Or by the distant chiming bells set on some steeple rock; But by the progress that I see in what I have to do. It's either Done O'clock for me, or only Half Past Through."

I know this poem is basically stating we should be able to know what we have to do each day and how much time we spend doing those things. In all honesty, if we do a full day's work whether it is at home or away, we really should be able to know the approximate time. To be able to do one kind deed for another person once each day should be easy and so rewarding. I know when I do a simple thing like hold open a door at the bank or store, someone appreciates that. When I have taken a shopping cart and put it where it should go, from someone who looks like they could use the help, I know they appreciate it also. Doing these simple things always seem to make me smile on the inside and puts a little extra bounce in my step. I like that feeling and I will definitely look for more opportunities to do these little acts of kindness for others. This reminds me of the "Friends" episode when Phoebe wanted to do nice things but because each act of "niceness" made her feel better, she thought she was being selfish. I totally get that! But, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Peanut Butter on Toast??

I think it would be a pretty healthy, hearty breakfast. A slice of Oat & Grain toast with peanut butter and 6oz 2% milk. That was my breakfast and it filled me up. After breakfast, we walked 33 minutes (the trail) but added a little extra area. I know we're walking faster than when I first started this challenge and it feels good! We wanted to walk early because we have another storm heading our way. (According to John Coleman our channel 9 weatherman and the founder of The Weather Channel) it should hit our area approximately 2:45pm and continue through tomorrow morning. He even put himself out there and said it would be great weather after this storm and not to expect rain again until Feb. 10th! He is hysterical to watch!

I will be taking my measurements again on Thursday the 28th. My clothes feel different on me so I am hoping it actually shows in loss of inches. Once again, I'll keep you posted!

Something's Gotta Give

I classify the 2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, a slice of Oat & Grain toast and 6oz of orange juice I had for breakfast pretty healthy. We walked 32 minutes today and I have read something inspirational.

What needs to give is this funk we're in with no job yet. Yes, I know I blogged that Bob was offered a job but he hasn't started working yet. He is waiting on a phone call that will hopefully wrap up loose ends so he can get started. I know he is frustrated and disappointed and I am too, but continue trying to think positive. He was supposed to receive the phone call this morning and it hasn't happened. I honestly believe something will happen and things will be ok but it is disheartening especially to see how it affects Bob. If you have remembered us in your prayers, please keep it up. If you haven't yet, please add us. I'll keep you posted!