Extreme Makeover--Me Edition Update

Today is Wednesday which means it's Extreme Makeover--Me Edition time. My girl Amber is hosting this inspirational and supportive group of women all with the same goals. Getting healthier by eating better, exercising more and learning to take better care of ourselves. Click on over to her blog to take a peak. Well, my week was not very good. I worked out one day which was Sunday. I wouldn't even really call it working out as I only jumped on the elliptical machine for 25 minutes while the boys had their swimming lessons. You could definitely call it exercising but not enough for a week's worth. My plan was to go to the gym Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday mornings. Thursday and Friday didn't happen. Can't even remember what came up but something sure did. Then I completely forgot my dog was sick and needed to bring her to the vet Monday morning. I thought I could get a morning appointment but turns out it wasn't until late Monday afternoon. Could've easily gotten a workout done in the a.m. Chloe has a severe ear infection. Poor thing. She's such a trooper and never once yelped or gave any indication she was sick. If she hadn't started to flip her ears I would've never known. I thought it was just time to clean them. She's still uncomfortable. Hopefully the medicine will kick in soon. Tuesday was Kyle's field trip at school so that morning was shot as well. Turns out I gained .2 lbs. That's not that bad but it's comparable to one stick of butter. I have to use that analogy for the losses and the gains. I'm fair like that.

Amber's question of the week is:

"We're all here at EM:ME because we're unhappy with our bodies, or our health; there are things that we are trying to change. But today you must share something with everybody that you absolutely love about yourself."

Ooohhh this is a hard one. Here goes....I'm compassionate, understanding and unselfish. If someone needs me, it's hard to say no. Forever worried about hurting someone else's feelings. I'm conscientious, reliable and fair. To a fault. I can find something good in everyone. This is something that annoys people at times. If someone doesn't like someone else, I'm not a bandwagon jumper. I try very hard not to judge others as being judged is not my favorite thing. Ok, there, I said it. Not sure how this is supposed to make me feel but uncomfortable might be a good description. :-) I feel as if I'm bragging but really, if you knew me IRL (in real life) you'd know I'm uber critical of myself. This was super hard.

Today's post won't contain too much in the way of inspiration or motivation. I'm sure things will turn around once my husband gets back from Denver and I can start going to the gym in the early mornings again. That seems to be the only way for me to stick with my goals. I have a bad habit of putting everyone else's needs before my own. I saw this quote on my friend's Facebook status: "don't expect different results from the same behaviour". Soooo true. It's common sense but it struck a cord with me. Incidentally, this is the first friend I told about my blog. Not sure that she reads it but it went smoother than anticipated. Perhaps I'll tell someone else next!

I hope everyone had a great week! Looking forward to catching up on all of your progress. This week has been one where I'm unable to get a moment's peace so it might take me a bit to catch up with everyone. Please accept my apologies in advance.

Much love from NJ,

5 things I'm grateful for today:

1. Running into my neighbor on the way home from the bus stop and deciding our kids should play outside together to get some fresh air and burn some energy since it's not raining right now!!

2. That I didn't gain more than .2 lbs.

3. Finding an outfit for my work reunion on Saturday night.

4. Laughing with the employees while Peyton threw a temper tantrum in GapKids.

5. Kyle came up to me and gave me a hug and kiss because he thought I needed it. Smart boy.