Week 8 ~ Day 55

Well everyone its been 8 weeks today and today is day 55!! I know I'm so happy and proud of my self. I do have some bad news I will not be taking pic and weighting in today cause good old mother-nature came a week early (sorry personal I know) but I will take my measurements its just harder cause Mother likes to change us women at this time (and she isn't so pretty or nice about it) I do want to say my run was great but I did something really dumb. I put my phone in my pocket today and I guess it did something to my phone. I guess it turned off so I didn't get the first 7 mins counting. But it feels like I got a really great run in just not 100% sure on the miles. I hope y'all have a great and safe weekend. I will post pics next Saturday Dec. 20th :)

Day 53

Well I know my blogging has been bad lately. I guess I think I'm saying the same thing over and over so I don't blog on some days. I'm sorry if your sticking with me and reading my blogs every time and I do say the same things. But i have to say I'm excited and nervous about this Saturday (Dec. 13th) cause its weight in and pic taking. I feel like I'm getting stronger but at the same time when I look in the mirrors I don't see any changes :(. It's prob me and I'm changing but slowly :) It seems that's how its going to be cause of my thyroid and metabolism wish there was a magic pill out there to help with these things. I'm already taking a med. for my thyroid but I guess I just need to be patient. And doing what I'm doing and maybe my thyroid will be good as gold :) 

Day 53  run day - I have to say it was a hard run cause i feel like I'm getting sick or something. My throat was killing me with every inhale I took. I need to learn the running breathing is there a video out there that teaches people?? Well I guess I better be going I have so much to day and NO TIME.. got to love this time of year lol I do i just stretch myself very thin that makes Blake go crazy.. Well have a good day everyone and Ill be blogging Saturday with Good #s :)

Day 47 & 48

Well the other day i was confused i was think of the wrong # day lol I was a day ahead on the # the work outs have been on track. So now im back on track with the work out #s lol..

Day 47 upper weight day - it was a great workout I laugh at myself cause when i get to the end. I start shaking, making noise and cant left very good (right arm can lift and the left arm can but its not at the same speed as the right arm). It just makes me laugh and think I'm so glad i don't go to a gym cause everyone would give me some crazy looks. 

Day 48 run day - well I was a little slower today :( I did 1.52 in 20 mins. I still think its pretty good just some days i go faster.  I have to say I'm very proud of my self cause I've stuck to this journey. And have grown so much mentally and physically and love my body more and more every day and think I'm  pretty amazing. Well I guess I better be going we are having a family cleaning day :) the kids are soooo happy NOT lol i hope you all have a great and safe weekend

Wow Day 45

I have to say i have been working out but i just havent been blogging :( I know BAD. Maybe its cause of thanksgiving or just being busy with christmas stuff. I dont know how many of you read my blogs anyways. But I know its more for me then anyone else. This time of year is so hard to keep up but i want everyone to know I havent given up on my workouts and that me time :)

Day 45 run day - I was a little slower today my total was 1.52 witch is really good i think. I was just hoping to bet or do the same as Tuesdays witch was 1.55.  I just want to say when i woke up this morning I was in pain my legs and my butt was hurting so bad.. I told Blake i dont know why my body still hurts from time to time. But i remember this pic and need to remember it every time I'm in pain lol. I think that's why I give up cause i don't like having the pain but i know if i push through it one day i can workout with no pain :) Blake also told me it going to hurt cause the muscles are kicking the fat out :)
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Day 36 & 37

Day 36 lower weight day - The workout was great. I had to get up a little earlier so i could get my workout in before a day full of shopping with my grandma and my mom. I feel pretty good about my yesterday I think i got a great workout in from walking around so many places and with my morning weights. Let me tell you last night my legs where killing me :) Yep! I have to remember this :)



Day 37 run day - well I got a late start today on my run but it was a great run :) (my run 1.77 miles in 24:00 mins) It's kinda funny cause as my time was ending this song started playing. I haven't heard this song in a very long time (since Blake was in Iraq) so I didn't want to end the workout cause it would stop the song :). I'm so glad i didn't end the workout cause I really needed to hear it. It made me think being a mommy/dad of 3 for 15 months, life after war, and the life we had in Kansas, and where we are today. I just love this song. It seemed to just washed away all the craziness of the world that's going on. Cause all that matters to me is my family there happiest, health, and our love for each other. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbSOLBMUvIE

Meet Molly

Hi everyone, 

   I want to introduce this fun, loving and amazing dog. Her name is Molly and she is Blake's Service Dog. She came into our life/home on Aug 17th of this year. I know it's only been 3 months since she has came into our life's. But she has been such a blessing to Blake and the whole family. Blake, the kids and I love her so much and we can feel her love for us too. I would have never thought a dog could change so many things from types of dog food :), our home, and how the public treats Blake & Molly. 

  Now let me tell you how Molly helps Blake (with Blake's permission of course) Blake surfers from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) & TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). Molly has been a big help since day one. You would think they have been together for years, cause of the bond they have. I dont know how many people know about PTSD or TBI the only things that help are meds., service dogs, working with horses and therapy. There is a great show on TV that shows what PTSD is and different things that sets them off. The show is called dogs of wars. It's also amazing how you can see the dog work on protecting, watching there backs, there stress and anxiety. Molly dose all of these things. Molly helps Blake when his stress is overwhelming, his anxiety, his moods, nightmares and etc. Let me tell you a story that happened to Blake & Molly. 

  Blake, Molly and I went to the store and as we where shopping. Blake & Molly walked away from me to look at something. As I was getting something things. A man came up to Blake and Molly and tried to pet her. The guy made Blake nervous and his anxiety went up. Molly could feel his anxiety and stress. She got Blake to get away from the situation he was in and to come get me. This happens offten when people become over powering and try to pet her while she is working. Even thou she has patches on her vest that say do not to pet and touch. People still try. I don't know if we will ever get people not to touch while she is working. Other then by telling them after they try to pet her. And I hate to cause I don't want to come across as mean, or not nice. It's hard to be forward for me so I just let Blake handle it :) 

  I do want everyone to welcome her as a member of our family cause she is :). I also want you all to know, but I don't want any of you to take this wrong way. When she has her working vest on she can't be touched, pet or loved on, cause she knows that she is working for Blake and she know her mind needs to be in the right place. She is amazing, loving and so smart. And we are so blessed that she is apart of our family :) 

  

Day 31 & 32

Day 31 lower weights - It was a great workout. I have to say doing the 15 lb weights are not as a killer when doing the lower weight left now the upper days are a big time killer.

Day 32 run day - I don't run fast today. I don't know if its cause i had a bad night sleep last night or what but man this run killed me and i felt like i was going faster then on Tuesday. But over all it was a good run. And i have to say its feels so good getting my workouts in before the family is awake. Its my me time where i can think about things, talk to myself without others thinking I'm crazy :) even know I know others do think I'm CRAZY 8) but I'm okay with that..