Sweet Dreams...

Recently, we have been dealing with a variety of sleep issues and dreams. 

First, Carson has decided that he no longer wants to sleep in his crib, but would rather be in Mommy & Daddy's.  He would cry when we put him down, he would wake up at least 3 times a night crying for one of us to come and get him.  We did the cry it out thing and it seems to have worked...knock on wood.  I am quickly learning that toddlers go through lots of very brief stages.  We are hoping this was one of them. 

Second, we are in the process of finalizing an offer for building the house of our dreams (sort of).  We have searched for the last 6 months for a house that fit all of our requirements and have found nothing.  So, we looked into building and were pleasantly surprised that we could get almost everything we want if we build.  Of course it is on a little lot, but we sacrificed.  I am hoping this works out and we are able to be in our new home by the summer. 

Last, I finally lost my first 20lbs.  I am so happy and feeling much better.  Now, I need to attack the next 20lbs.  My dream is to be 50lbs lighter by Carson's birthday...if not sooner.

Changing gears

My friend Kristen suggested that I switch the blog up a little bit and make it more about our adventures in parenting Mr. Carson.  As most of you know, May was the start of our first year all together.  I suppose our family experience has been slightly different than that of others and perhaps an intersting story?  We shall see.  Consider this blog-under construction.

On the WW

With all of the changes, yes-we moved yet again.  I haven't had time to do much of anything, but eat.  So, my Mom got me Weight Watchers for my Birthday this year.  So far so good, of course it is only day number 2, but I am actually being deliberate about what I eat.  I said no to the bagel this morning!

I went to the Doctor for my check up.  My blood pressure has been high, probably from the stress of the move and the extra weight, hence my visit to the Doctor.  Then my blood pressure was fine!  Definitely stress related.  I should get my gluclose test results today or tomorrow.  Hopefully everything checks out okay.  I just need to make sure I get the weight off as soon as possible. 

My plan is to be deligent about blogging and doing the WW thing since life has calmed down a bit.  I will say chasing a toddler around has proved to be a big help with extra exercise. 

It's here!

I went and got fitted at the Blue Mile for my new running shoes (big Thank you to my husband for funding that investment).  I very much recommend heading over there if you are in the market for good running shoes.  The salesperson was very understanding and really wanted to be sure I found the perfect fit and offered me many options in a wide variety of prices.  Make no mistake, it wasn't cheap, but I feel much better and can run longer. 

My parents came down this week and brought their unused treadmill.  I cannot wait to try it out with my new shoes.  In other news...I am down 11lbs! I even had the balls to post the little tracker on the blog...now you know my actual poundage.  I am feeling like it will be hard to fail since everyone seems to be pulling for me.  My friends at work who encourage me to workout at lunch and eat healthy (Kristen &JT).  My hubby for funding many of my new "working out purchases" and my parents for the Zumba and treadmill! 

3lbs down

I am down 3lbs...9lbs total.  That's great for me!  I just can't celebrate with a big bowl of ice cream.  Instead I am hitting the gym again. I failed this week by only going twice-that means I have to work out at least once this weekend.  My parents are bringing the treadmill next week, so I will have the ability to work out much more.  Plus, I have Zumba for the Wii now too.  I got it up and running and created a profile, but then Carson got fussy so I had to tend to his needs.  I think I put him in his exersaucer while I Zumba it will work out a lot better.  Also, new shoes are on the agenda for this weekend. Dennis doesn't know it yet, but who doesn't love a surprise?  I will keep you posted...in the meantime...it's time to jog. 

Hit the ground running...literally.

Between balancing a 9 month old, two dogs, a house, working 40 hours a week-all by myself, I have been really trying to lose weight.  I saw photos of myself over the Holidays.  It wasn't pretty.  In fact, I looked like I was pregnant (which I AM NOT).  I felt so pathetic.  I asked myself, "what is the quickest way to lose this weight?"  Answer cut calories and run.  So, I have been tracking my meals-very successfully I might add.  Also, I have run 3 miles this week so far.  That is pretty good for someone who is pulling a train behind them! 

Fresh Start...

Obviously, I haven't been great with two things.
1. keeping up on this blog
2. losing weight, hence my reluctance to actually write about my failure

Since, we have essentially tipped our lives upside down once again.  I have decided to take control of my eating and start working out-for everyone's sanity.  One of my friends at work showed me an app that tracks my exercise and food intake.  I tried doing it last week just to get the hang of it.  I really like the app because it works on my phone at my computer.  So, there is no excuse not to track my progress.  It is called Fat Secret for anyone that is interested.

I have also joined the Biggest Loser contest on the website.  It starts next Monday.  I am pretty excited to do this because I am incredibly competitive.  I really want to be healthy for my son and my family.  So, I am getting serious about this weight loss thing.

I am off to the gym...and I am pretty excited about it too.  :0)