With school starting back, it can be difficult to spend time as a family.  So how can you incorporate family time into your weight loss efforts?  Let's talk about it this week.  I hope you'll join me!

You have the power to change.

Did you know that, my friend?

You have the power to change.

Not only your life,

But also the lives of your children.

You have the opportunity to pass on a legacy of healthy living instead of one of disease and inactivity.  As the mom, you are the one who is most in charge of not only what your children eat, but also what they do.

As such, you can teach them healthy habits that will impact them for life.

How are you going to do that?

in our family, we make the most of family walks.  As many nights as possible we go for long walks in our neighborhood after dinner.  At first these walks lasted for thirty minutes.  Now they last for an hour and fifteen minutes.  We walk almost 5 miles in that time.

Our son has said he loves these walks.  He doesn't want to be left behind.  In fact, he loves walking because it gives him time to think.  I never would have known this if I had not tried to first change my life.

My friend, you have the power to change.

Are you willing to try? 

Your children need you.  They need you to be the best mom…and the best example you can be.  Believe me they are worth the effort.  But just as importantly…you are worth the effort.

Dear Lord, thank You this day for these beautiful children you have given us.  May we be the mothers they need us to be.  Help us to be bold as lions to fight for what is right for our families.  Give us the grace and patience to accept the change in ourselves and them.  And help us to always serve in love.  In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

How are you doing with your weight loss goals my friend?  Why don't you join us for Weight Loss Wednesday and share?  Remember…we're all in this together!

It's easy.  Write a blog post about this week's topic and link back to this post.  Then register with Mr. Linky below.  Please know, though, that I reserve the right to delete any link that does not conform to the spirit of Weight Loss Wednesday.  You can also join us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #wlwed. 

Also please remember to visit some of the other participants as well.  It's very encouraging to know you are not alone in this journey.

Ok, I'm being honest here…I'm running short on time and ideas.  So I'm going with an open topic for next week's Weight Loss Wednesday.  I hope you'll take the time to join me as we share about our weight loss journeys!

In the meantime, remember….

Quitting is not an option!

Since summer is coming to an end, let's talk about it.  Anytime there is a change in seasons or routines, it can have a negative effect on your weight loss goals.  So how can you plan to not let this happen?  How will you stay on plan through the change?  Or what things to you plan to do differently?  I hope to see you then!

Wow!  What a summer it's been!

But as much as I enjoyed it, I'm ready to get back into routine.  Summer wreaked havoc on my work out plans.  Unfortunately ours was rather busy.  When we weren't traveling, there were meetings…lots of homeschool group planning meetings.  And work.  Because our activity schedule is generally lighter during the summer, I work more hours at our family business.

All of this made it difficult to really work out much.  If it weren't for going running at day break, I don't think I would have gotten a workout done at all.  I was barely able to get any Pilates done this summer.  So I am really feeling yesterday's arm and ab work.

We are planning on starting back to school the first full week of September.  With school comes some sort of normal routine.  I'm looking forward to being home all morning on most days.  I'll be able to get back to my routine of working out while my son is doing his school work.  I like to work out at home then because I want to be available if he needs help.

Getting back to schedule also means getting back to a regular eating schedule.  I haven't done a very good job this summer of meal planning.  As a result meals have been rather haphazard.  I can take that for a while, but then I'm ready for more good home cooked meals.  It's time to start planning again!

All of this to say that yes, as much as I enjoyed summer, I'm ready for school again.  I can't say that my son feels the same way   But there's a time for everything, right?

I have to update you on my weight loss. 

I lost an additional 1.2 lbs this week.  This brings my total weight loss to 61.6 lbs.  I am now under my goal weight. 

My WW leader has been talking to me about stopping the weight loss.  I must say that I am trying to eat more.  I am going to have to figure out a balance.  But I'm really not too worried about it.  I think my body will even out.  Besides we're getting ready to go on our family vacation in the next month.  I am pretty sure I will gain a few pounds back at that time

Enough about me! 

How are you doing my friend? 

I've been missing some of you that normally check in with me.  I'd love to hear from you.  Getting back into schedule also means getting back into blogging routine.  I'm hoping this means I'll have more time to do a better job visiting all of you and responding to your comments.  I'd love to know how you're doing with your weight loss goals.  So please take a few minutes and comment to let me know!

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.  Proverbs 31:30

How are you doing with your weight loss goals my friend?  Why don't you join us for Weight Loss Wednesday and share?  Remember…we're all in this together!

It's easy.  Write a blog post about this week's topic and link back to this post.  Then register with Mr. Linky below.  Please know, though, that I reserve the right to delete any link that does not conform to the spirit of Weight Loss Wednesday.  You can also join us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #wlwed. 

Also please remember to visit some of the other participants as well.  It's very encouraging to know you are not alone in this journey.

With school starting back, it can be difficult to spend time as a family.  So how can you incorporate family time into your weight loss efforts?  Let's talk about it next week.  I hope to see you then!

In the meantime, remember….

Quitting is not an option!