Day 16

Weight: 182.5
Routine: a 32 minute predetermined weight loss elliptical routine
Goal: 165
Days remaining: 142

Day 15

Weight: 183
Routine: When I got to the gym, the elliptical machines were occupied. So, while I waited, I did two sets of 20 bicycles, 20 leg push things, and 1 30 second plank. Ab routine for the night complete, I headed to the elliptical. The girls had left and I was alone in the gym. I don't have an exact time for my elliptical workout today. I was into the routine when I heard a kid's voice. But, I know I was alone in the gym. Then, I heard it again, followed with knocking. I didn't see anyone. Then, I heard a voice I recognized saying, "Mom, let me in!" Owen had left the apartment, alone, and come to "be with you, Mommy." I was furious! So, I called the spouse and let him know Owen had escaped. He had no idea. Nonetheless, I made Owen sit on the floor of the gym while I did another 20 minutes on the elliptical. The first part of the elliptical routine - I was sweating so, I am guess I did about 15 minutes or so. When you get off the machine, the time stops and resets... so I'm not sure.
Goal: 165
Remaining days: 143

Day 14

Weight 183
Routine 40 minutes on elliptical, "performance" setting
Days remaining 144
Goal 165

Day 13

Weight: 185
Routine: 35 minutes on elliptical, with a slightly different workout routine. It was called "weight loss." Not too tough. Then, I did two sets of triceps and biceps.
Goal: 165
Days remaining: 145

Egg Drop

Caleb has to do create a contraption for an "Egg Drop" contest this Thursday. Brant and he worked together for this project. Only two eggs were damaged in the design and testing of the contraption...one was for the initial failed test and the other that was the one Owen played with and dropped off the table onto the carpet. Grrr. Anyway here is a photo summary of the perfected design and successful test.

April Fools Day Fun!

Today is a day I normally avoid at all costs... Especially if it occurs during the school week. However, this year I decided to play a fun, yet mean, trick on my own children.

I let them know we were having dessert first, specifically - cupcakes, for dinner tonight.
Why? Because it's April Fool's day & that seems like the fun thing to do. Plus, it's harmless. :)

Little did they know ... I prepared meatloaf cupcakes with creamy mashed potato "icing."

It was a riot! I did prepare an actual dessert for after our cupcake dinner... just to make up for the mean trick.

Day 12

Once again, I took a break from my workout routine on Friday night.

Tonight, after eating a most delicious dinner from Jersey Girl Pizza I had these stats:
Weight: 185
Routine: 40 minutes on elliptical, with a slightly different set workout - stayed on level 9-11 for more than 80% of the time. WOW! That was tough.
Goal: 165
Days remaining: 146

I am still upset that I haven't lost any weight...but, at least I've maintained.

Day 11

Weight: 184

Routine: 40 minutes on elliptical. plus an extended ab routine
Goal: 165
Days remaining: 148

This was another late night workout due to boy scouts. I was very emotional all day... the workout was a great stress reliever.

Please pray...

***Update*** He's doing just fine, now! YEAH!!! He was breathing all on his own this morning, without the oxygen hood! Thanks for your prayers!

Original post:
My best friend had her third son today at 1:25 this afternoon. Tanner James. 8 pounds, 7 ounces. 21 inches long. As of right now, 9:46 pm, she hasn't even been able to hold him. His billi levels are very high and he's having some type of lung distress. He's in the NICU. I'm crying like a baby at the thought of her not being able to hold her precious gift. Please join me in raising up prayers for baby TJ.

Heading to the gym

Before the gym...



Notice - no after picture... um... that would be gross... hahaha!