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Thursday, September 28, 2006

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:36:45 GMT

Well this is goodbye Xanga. I'm combining all my blogs and moving to Wordpress.

Check me out at My Heart Knits.

Friday, September 15, 2006

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:03:39 GMT

Wow, it's been over 2 months! Sorry about that. LIfe is really 'um....full right now. The last 2 months have been pretty much taken up by Juliet's wedding plans. Once the shower was over, it was full steam on the wedding itself. It's been 11 days and I'm still not quite feeling back to normal. Almost but not quite. Once I get some of the pics I'll post a couple for ya. I surprised myself by actually sewing my own dress and both flowergirl petticoats. Didn't know I was capable. I guess there will be more sewing in my future as quickly as I'm shrinking out of my clothes!!! YEAH!!! The last 3 weeks have sidetracked me from my weightloss program but I've only gained .4 lbs. so I don't blame myself too much. I was thrilled to receive soooo many compliments at the wedding, it really made a girl feel good! I have lost a total of 29.6 lbs. so far and am almost halfway to my goalweight. The best part of that is I don't feel fat anymore, I feel normal. I haven't felt that way since, well....since gradeschool. By the time I do hit my goal, which should be in the early spring, I will feel and look like a person I've never met before. STRANGE just thinkin about it!

Matt, I was glad you and Jenna were able to come! Thanks for the compliments on the kids, I agree with you but then I'm biased. hehe. Tell Jenna she's not the only one who wants to steal Trinity. She gets that reaction just about whereever we take her. Makes a mom nervous and very prayerful. Did you realize who the guestbook person at the wediding was? She was wondering if you'd recognize her from her xanga.

Anyways, I'm making it a goal to post once a week on here. It would really help to have lots of comments!!! hint! hint!

Ya'll have a blessed day and thank God you're alive!

Rebecca

Saturday, July 01, 2006

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 03:29:45 GMT

Well hullo all my wonderful readers! (basically sisters and airforce personel)
I've now recovered from my first TT workout and have finished the 2nd. I have to say, I'm liking the way this guy thinks. I spend less time in the gym but feel like I've gotten a much more thorough workout. Went grocery shopping today and stocked up on all those natural, unprocessed, healthy foods we Americans don't recognize most of the time. Felt pretty good knowing I wasn't spending money on junk that was just gonna make me miserable in the end.

Only one more day to enjoy my 20's. It had better be a great saturday is all I've got to say about that!

Mentally I am divided. Part of me is dancing around in my head singing, "It's my birthday, it's my birthday!". Another part of me is very diligently planning menus based on grams of fat, fiber and protein, and can't wait to jump on the scale again. While still yet another part of me is becoming increasing consumed with bridal shower and wedding decorating details.
My sis-in-law's wedding is Labor Day, only like 60-some-odd days away. My mil let me know the other day how much she wants my help with the whole thing and that they want me to be the co-hostess for it. It's not the role I had hoped to play but hey I'm needed!!
I've also offered to throw Juliet's family bridal shower for her. There are few things I enjoy more than getting to plan and execute a big party!! And this will be the one gift I can give her that will be unique and extremely memorable. I love to entertain, and fortunately for me I get to use my mom's beautiful home for the location. I will find a way, I promise! to post pictures when that time comes. It will be classy.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:57:54 GMT

Well yesterday was my first day on Turbulence Training. I started with the beginner intervals, warm-up and workout A. Those squats are really HARD! It took much less time getting in and out of the gym. My legs felt like jello last night, could hardly move them at all without support but it's alot better this morning. I can tell I need to up the weight I'm using for the DB rows. I need to make sure I'm using the proper form & technique for all the exercises. I should probably make another appointment with Ray but I'm hesitant. I'm no longer following the program he set up for me, will he be offended? I'll have to pray about that one for a few days before I decide what to do. We do not have Weight Watchers this next tuesday with it being the 4th of July and all. So I have 2 weeks before my next weigh-in. My goal is to lose 5 lbs. by 7/11/06. That will mean finishing workout A (x3), workout B (x3), core workout (x6), and beginner intervals (x12).
I will also be working on taking my nutrition to the next level. I already eat very healthy 75% of the time, now to raise that to 85% of the time.
I think I need to pick up some heavier dumbells to have here at home. If I end up running for my intervals, it would be easier to do the rest here than the gym. Of course a really complete home gym would be ideal, it will come in time.
Oh I forgot, my weigh-in yesterday! Officially I'm at 193.2, down 18 pounds total. Approximately only 53.2 more to go. Goal weight is still looking like Valentine's Day 2007.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:14:27 GMT

Well we got back from our trip Sunday about 3pm. Things did not really go as we planned but we ended up having a good time anyway. Broken Bow lake IS the most beautiful place I've ever seen in my life. The mountains are covered in pine trees and some oak trees and are breathtaking! The lake is absolutely crystal clear and very, very deep and cold. The state park covers 14,000 square miles of mountains, lake, multiple creeks and the Mountain Fork River. It is truly a outdoor lover's paradise, HERE IN OKLAHOMA!!! We ended up camping right next to the water's edge with our own private cove. The weather was great except for the rain all day friday. The fishing wasn't so great for the guys. I was the only one to catch any, I got 2 rainbow trout and a pumpkin seed sunfish. I really enjoyed getting out into the COLD river and fishing upstream in the rapids. There is a good chance we will end up going back next year but renting a houseboat and camping on the water.

Now I'm trying to catch up on all the laundry, pick up the house a bit and return to the daily routine. I've got weigh-in today so I'm excited to see where I'm at compared to my goal for the week. I bought an E-book yesterday that I've been researching for the last month. Turbulence Training for Fat Loss. Can't wait to get started on the new rountine!

My birthday is next Sunday and I will be the big 30. No longer able to pretend at times I'm still a kid. 30 is really offiicially adult. Kinda scary. Anyway my sissy Bethany gave me my present early, last night. She let me pick out my haircolor and highlights, then she cut, colored, and highlighted my hair. The highlights are a little strange for me, not used to them since I've never really had any before. But I love my new cut and color, it's perfect for me and very summery. All right that's all for now. See ya later!

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:11:25 GMT

Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted here. I've gotten really tired of trying to maintain several blogs. I'm trying to decide between making this one my only one or switching to WordPress. But either way, I'm downsizing to only one. Since my last post I've gone from 9.8 pounds lost to 17.6 pounds lost. I've dropped a pant size and actually had to buy some new undies as well. I'm working out 4 nights a week, lifting weights and cardio interval training. Weight Watchers is really working for me and I'm confident I will reach my goal weight sometime around Feb.'07. My knitting, spinning and crochet have kinda taken a back seat for awhile. I mean have a few active projects but I'm so focused on working out and serving at church on wednesdays that I'm just not as interested right now. I'm sure when fall rolls around that will change.

Tabitha loved her first summer camp at Dry Gulch. She didn't have any problems being homesick since her aunt was there and she can't wait to go back next summer. She plans on spending lots of time this summer riding her bike when it's cool outside and mastering Nintendo when it's too hot. Teddy is now a BIG 5 years old and had a wonderful b-day party. He got a Hot Wheels bike and lots of Cars stuff. For his other present Billy took Teddy, his sisters, and a friend to see the movie. Trinity is getting soooooo grown up! She's my baby but not a baby anymore. She'll be 4 in Nov. Her speech and just her whole manner of communicating is just speeding right along. She is 90% potty trained and thankfully all that will be behind me after this summer!!! Thank you Lord!!

Billy got a promotion and payraise a couple of months ago and he is now K&B Machining's Production Manager and Supervisor. He is really enjoying the challenge of the job, and the fact that it requires more of him mentally. I'm happy to see him loving his job!! I don't necessarily enjoy the long hours but I appreciate how hard he's working to get us out of debt. We are pluggin along on that goal, with another old debt being paid off every 2-3 months. God is really blessing and we are beginning to reap what we have sown.

Billy and I are leaving tomorrow with my brother Chad and sis-in-law Anna for our annual Anniversary Weekend. This year we are celebrating 9 years and are going camping down at Broken Bow National Park. We are taking Chad's boat and plan on canoeing, fishing, and hiking from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon. I can hardly wait!! Best sister in the world Bethany is staying here at the house with the kids and plans on taking them to the zoo on Saturday. So they will be having a blast as well. It will be sooooo nice to spend that time with hubby.
Well, I guess I better get back to the dishes, laundry, and packing! I will try to post on monday with highlights of our trip. Have a great weekend!!

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:21:57 GMT

Wow, a new post two days in a row! Don't get used to it.
After weigh-in yesterday I have now lost a total of 9.8lbs. Yippee!!! That means I'm just about half-way to my first goal!
Homeschooling is going so much better lately. We changed the routine a bit and school in the mornings rather than the afternoons. She is flying thru her work and is musch less frustrated. She should be finished with all her first grade work before the end of next month. I'm extending her Bible and Language Arts into June though. She's really getting excited about the idea of 2nd grade this fall! Teddy's work is good but sporatic. Which is perfectly fine for a 4 yr old. He'll be getting into a real routine this next fall with Kindegarten. I am NOT planning on schooling Trin this fall. She won't turn 4 until November and is just too easily distractable and hyper for my patience. Tabi is also going to summer camp for the first time this year!! She is sooooooooo excited! I think she just might want to stay forever if the rest of the family came along with her!

I won't be posting again till next week since I will be gone starting tomorrow morning for the annual DREAM conference at church. This is my first time to attend and I'm really looking forward to all the teaching. I've chosen the extra day(tomorrow) to attend a day-long class on Worship in Children's Ministry. My master teacher on wednesday nights send me home last week with a copy of the DVD we use during praise and worship. I get to start leading P&W when Dave is not there. I'm really excited about this!

Anyways, hope you have an awesome rest of the week and weekend. See ya monday.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:26:43 GMT

Sorry it's been so long between posts. I'm still pluggin away doing the weight watchers thing. I've lost 9 lbs as of last Tuesday. Doesn't seem like much for all this time but, I'm also losing inches all over and feeling sooooooo much better! I work out at the Rec Center 6 days a week, logging about 18 miles and 3 hours of weight training a week. So I'm being consistent and patient and I KNOW it will come off and my friends will wake up one day and not recognize me!! LOL

10 Favorites:

favorite color: it varies depending on my mood among blue, purple, and green.

favorite food: Mexican any day! I also enjoy Japanese and really really good soups!!

favorite band/singer: dang, there's too many to list! Third Day, Delirious, Todd Agnew, Nicole Nordeman, Newsboys Kutless, Toby Mac, George Strait, Garth, Keith Urban, Dwight Yokam, Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, Jodee Messina, Rascal Flatts, Nickel Creek, Paul Overstreet, Collin Raye, Neal McCoy, SheDaisy, Toby Keith, Diana Krall, Nora Jones, Cassandra Reed, Michael Buble, Rod Stewart, any good Big Band sounds, Kenny G, Michael Bolton, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion, BOND, Boyz II Men, and soooooo many more.

favorite song: Blue Clear Sky

favorite movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

favorite sport: Running & Boxing

favorite season: Fall then Winter

favorite day of the week: Wednesday

favorite ice cream flavor: French Silk

9 Currents

Mood: Content
Taste: diet dr. pepper
Clothes: pink cami, pink hoodie, black capris, clogs
Desktop: pink tulips
Toenail Color: sheer chiffon
Time: 3:06 PM
Surroundings: In the livingroom with the kids' movie playing in the background.
Annoyance: the kids movie playing while they aren't even in here!
Thought: I hope the computer doesn't freeze before I save this post.

8 Firsts

first best friend: Noel Walker
first kiss: a guy at college who lied to me that he was single! (my bad.)
first pet: a daschound named Mandy
first piercing: my ears at age 7
first crush: John Boy on the Walton's
first music: Michael Jackson's Beat It on vinyl
first car: 1984 Toyota Tercel

7 Lasts

cigarette: haven't ever.
drink: Arbor Mist White Zinfindel
car ride: to WalMart with Tabi
kiss: an hour ago when Billy left for work
movie: Proof on dvd
phone call: church office
cd played: pastor's sermon from 2 wks ago

6 Have You Ever's

dated one of your best friends? I married my best friend.
broken the law? if speeding counts, yes.
been arrested? no
skinny dipped? no
been on T.V.? yes
kissed someone you didn't know? nope.

4 things you've done today

1. power walked 4 miles
2. homeschooled my 7 yr old.
3. drove a convertible
4. added the convertible to our insurance policy

3 Things you can hear right now

1. the kids' movie
2. the kids
3. the AC

2 Things you can't live without

1. God
2. love

1 Thing you do when you're bored

1. read blogs

Friday, January 27, 2006

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:07:10 GMT

And now, exactly 3 weeks later..........

I've lost 6.6lbs!!!!

and that was without working too hard. Hopefully the next 3 weeks will see another 4 lbs. gone. Then I reach my first goal of 10.6 lbs. My reward is my first pedicure!! My second goal is to lose 21.6 lbs. My reward for the that goal is 2 new pair of jeans and a new shirt!!

Sorry it's been so long between entries but life intervenes. I've been sick and that slows me down. Have a great day!! I'm off to Tulsa to pay a bill and buy some yarn!!

Friday, January 06, 2006

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 05:07:43 GMT

Just sitting here, sipping my Cranberry tea from Adagio and knowing Billy will be home very soon. Looking around, the house is still just as messy as it was when he left. Uh oh. I have a group of ladies coming over for my Bible study knitting group saturday night and I'm running out of time to pick up and clean my house. And why? you ask: because of my computer, more specifically the internet. I'm a internet junkie. There, I've confessed it, what's next? Oh yeah, asking for help right? HEEEEELLLLLLLLP!!! Please!!!!

Other news: need to get serious about losing this weight. My sis, sisinlaw, and brother's girlfriend are convinced there is actually a size 8ish hottie hiding in this currently size 18 bod. Sooooo.... I will be doing my darndest and praying all the way to stick to my Weight Watchers plan this time. Kinda a bummer that I went and sold my treadmill to pay bills huh?
Oh well. After breaking my little toe on the big montrosity, there was no love lost when it finally vacated the premises. And I can't really just walk out the door and keep going; for 2 very important reasons: 1) I don't have decent shoes to exercise in. 2) well duh, my kids!! Somehow I don't think the energy exerted trying to keep them bundled up and out of the way of traffic would burn the requisit calories I need to lose. I know, I know. If it weren't for the footwear issue, I could take off when Billy is here in the mornings. WELL, yes I have yet another reason/excuse why that won't work either!! He works THREE JOBS. I never really know when he'll for sure be here long enough for me to go get skinny! Right now the only viable means of exercise I can see are: using my Winsor Pilates DVD's. Yes I WILL DO THIS, aaaaaannnnnd......running up and down my staircase while not tripping over children fascinated with Mommy's beet red face and heavy breathing and muttering of strange foreign words. Now how badly do I want to lose this weight??????? Hmmm.... not that badly, ......yet.

Anyways, I am holding myself accountable, (and you're welcome to join me here) to do what's necessary to shrink (here's where I'm wishing I was a shrinky-dink! lol) this bloated bod into a hot, sexy, irresistible to hubby, bikini clad, 3 time momma!! The Moment of Torture & Truth will be held every saturday morning after I visit the loo and before I provide myself with edible nourishment. Stay tuned for more hot details. And yes there will be pictures for those over 18 who have strong gag reflexes. And you can't beat this deal, for a very limited time, you get all this free, plus a kitchen grater, a 8 piece knife set AND an garlic press just for....(get this!) actually reading my xanga. hehehe.....