My "NEW" Truck!!!

Before I jump in to talking about my new vehicle, I have to say that I am beyond grateful to a wonderful man from our church who GAVE us his vehicle almost 2 years ago now when we were in the midst of my hubby's year off from work,pregnant, no money, no vehicle, and about to lose our home. This man generously donated his 1997 Honda CRV to our family. It has truly been a Godsend. When we moved to the country a year ago this vehicle was the only thing that kept me from going crazy. It allowed me to ease into country living without feeling like I was isolated and couldn't get anywhere. It enabled me to do errands, run the boys where they needed to go, visit etc. So to this very sweet man (he also helped us move) we owe a great deal.

However, with more than 300 000kms on it when we got it, we knew that it wouldn't last forever...(especially after the safety was done and it barely passed after $1000 worth of work). So the task of needing to find a new vehicle has been looming over us. The CRV was going downhill fast and I no longer trusted it to take me distances greater than about an hour . My hubby works for a car dealership and thankfully was able to work something out to get me a new truck. A little more than we had hoped to spend, but definitely needed.

Being that we have 3 boys, 1 in a regular carseat and 2 still in boosters, it makes it difficult to fit them in just anything. The back seat needs to be flat, and wide enough that I can actually get my hands between the seats to buckle them in. This was a difficulty with the CRV once Isaac was out of the infant seat and turned forward facing. The positioning of the teether bolts made it necessary to have him on the outside seat, and having 2 boosters side by side...well, it would take me close to 5 minutes to get the boys buckled in EVERY time.

I am happy to say that I am THRILLED with my new vehicle. This is not a NEW vehicle, but NEW to me. It is a 2005 Hyundai TUCSON, and I love it!! I am spoiled in it. It has heated leather seats and a moon roof!! It also has a CD player. That might not sound like much cause everyone has a cd player, but remember, i just came from a 1997....yup, you guessed it, a CASSETTE player! Needless to say, I didn't have much taped music left, but we did manage to find a few. Thankfully the radio still worked. But oh, how nice it is to listen to my cd's again when driving.

It drives so nice and smoothly. The boys no longer tell me that they like Daddy's car better. LOL. I'll post a picture soon.

I am very thankful that God has continued to provide a vehicle for us, and to my hubby for working so hard to look after the boys and I.

Well, I'm off to go get in my truck and drive!!!!

Keep Moving Forward

One of my favourite quotes is from Walt Disney.

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."


I constantly remind myself to just keep moving forward.  This weightloss/getting healthy journey isn't easy.  I have good days and bad days, but no matter what happens I know I need to keep moving forward. 
 
Every step forward I take is opening that new door to a better, healthier, happier me.  I must continue to try new things, and not be afraid to go where this new path and lifestyle is taking me.
 
I am worth the effort.  My family is worth the effort. 
 
I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD!

Truth Be Told

Well the last time I posted my numbers I was so thrilled to have reached my 10%. Unfortunately, I have had two not so good weeks since. The first week I gained 2lbs, and this week I only lost 0.2lbs. But, this is my journey. I just have to keep going and not let it get me down.

At our WW meeting yesterday morning we had one of our members reach Lifetime. She has lost 117lbs!! She held up a pair of pants that she wore last summer and it was awesome to see how far she had come. I look forward to the day when I can stand in front of other members and show them just how far I've come. I've even thought about what I would take as that too big piece of clothing. LOL Maybe I can inspire others as she inspire all of us in the meeting :)

Thursday's is the FAT TO FIT Blog hop over at Diminishing Lucy. Visit here for the rules to join. Its a great way to find some others who are on this weightloss journey. So come on, join in!!

Something New

I'm going to try something new.  I have been finding it difficult to blog lately.  Not because I have nothing to say, but more because I have too much to say.

I have so many things rumbling around in my head that I find it hard to focus and get something readable out.

I have noticed that some bloggers have a type of schedule.  A different topic for every day of the week.  I have decided that this is what I am going to attempt to do.

Mondays -  Moment for Mom
These posts will be about me and my adventure in mommyhood.  Things like dreams, struggles, aspirations, fears, goals etc will all fall in this category.

Tuesdays -  Tales of Three
Here is where I will share about my boys.  I have three beautiful blessing from God.  (Some days I wonder what He was thinking) Some posts will be about all of them and others about them individually. 

Wednesdays - Working on Weightloss
This weightloss journey will be the topic of Wednesdays posts.  Anything from recipes, to tips, to fitness, goals, pitfalls...anything that helps or hinders the journey.

Thursdays - Truth Be Told
MY journey will occupy the Thursday spot.  My weekly weigh in results, how my week has gone, successes, set backs...etc.  There will also be a link to the Fat to Fit Blog Hop each week.

Fridays - Inspiration and Motivation
Everyone needs a little pet talk every once in a while.  Fridays will be little words of wisdom to keep us striving toward our goals

Saturdays - Weekend Wanderings
This will be my day to blog about whatever tickles my fancy.  Maybe a great event or a news item.  Maybe a suggestion for a must read blog or a great movie.  Anything goes on Saturday.

That leaves Sundays - An Expression of Faith
A perfect day to share some favourite Bible verses, or maybe a passage from a book or song, or maybe a comment on a sermon.  Things to hopefully make you want to know God better or just remind you about how much He loves you.

So, this will be the week.  Wish me luck :)

Thanks for visiting and please come back and share your thoughts and comments.

Added Encouragement

A while ago I found Lucy's blog.  She created a great blog hop that is now in its 13th week.  If you are looking for encouragement on your weight loss journey, you need to check it out.  Go HERE for the rules and how to's, the visit as many of the entries as you like.  You will most certainly find something that will encourage or inspire you to keep going.  Best of luck to you in whatever journey you are on.

10% and More

At this weeks Weight Watchers weigh in I finally achieved my 10% goal of 28 pounds.

I received my 10%keychain,

and my 25lbs charm to go on it

to add to my 16 week charm that I already achieved.

My journey has been slow. I have had some struggles and some small successes, but reaching this first 28pounds has renewed my desire to achieve my goal.  It has renewed the will in me to make it happen, to not just sit back and let my life move forward without me. 

For far too long I have questioned my ability to really be able to lose 145 pounds. Now having reached my first big goal and 35.2lbs (from my heaviest) of that 145lbs gone, I feel like it is all possible!

I CAN do this.  With Weight Watchers I am learning the tools I need to be successful on my journey.  I'm forming better habits, learning how to make this a permanent life style change, and being given a great deal of encouragement.  I am very glad that I made the committment to Weight Watchers, but more importantly that I made the committment to myself.

My boys and my husband deserve the best that I can give them.  Losing this weight is an important part of that.  But it is much more than losing the weight.  It is learning how to make better choices.  Teaching my boys that a healthy lifestyle is important.  Teaching them that any goal worth having is worth working hard to achieve. 

Has it been easy so far? 

 NO!

Will I still struggle? 

Absolutely. 

Will I give up? 

No way!

Fat to Fit. Come join the fun!

Another week of the Fat to Fit blog hop is here.  Please link up, get inspired, and share some encouragement!!

Head on over to Lucy's blog for the Rules and How to's!

 I look forward to visiting you :)