Every time I call my Grams, she talks about the weather. I have even called her to double check and make sure that she is consistent. Every time, it never fails. When I first started writing my blog I found myself opening with the weather. Where does that come from? Am I seriously genetically, predisposed to be chatty about the weather??? Or do I think that people actually care about what kind of weather I am experiencing??? If you care....which, Grams, if your reading I know that you do, unfortunately it has been cloudy, windy and chilly.
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I absolutely hate to beat a dead horse, but I wanted to speak on my last few blogs briefly, and then drop it.
LEGS came home and said the topic of my blog was discussed at work, (big surprise), and the BOYZ concluded that they will be on a soldiers side, and the spouses will be on my side. I understand, and it makes sense, but I guess I was disappointed that not once has anybody considered or at least acknowledged they considered a spouses position.
Also, some people regret their comments made on the blog, and I was disappointed with that as well. Its really not THAT big of a deal to me that you and I don't agree on something, in fact, its invigorating and interesting, if for no other reason- that you don't know I am always right. (JK!)
My life, if you even care, as of late has not been completely designated to complicated dramatic people issues, I have done some positive, meaningful things.....
I have made Soldiers, corn bread for lunch, and fed a single soldier many times this week, as a result of his proximity and lack of essentials.
I held a STITCH and BITCH the other night. I had seven ladies come over and I taught them how to knit. It was pretty stressful teaching seven people how to do something all at the same time, I was sweating, and completely exhausted after the event......
But there was a moment, when all the gabbing and gossiping stopped, and everyone was quiet because they were completely involved in their knitting.
I knit, so I don't kill people. When I feel frazzled, stressed, or even when I can't seem to find the answers I need, it always helps when I sit and knit. I sincerely hope these ladies find, in knitting, the same peace of mind that I am lucky enough to enjoy.
A momentous occasion was sadly and wrongly clouded by me. LEGS was promoted to Warrant 2. I was granted the humble experience of promoting him, he now wears 2 dots on his uniform, and gets more money. I know that he was quiet about this promotion, but, it was because he really wanted to be RL Progressed before he received the upgrade. Two things: I wish I was smart enough to say what RL Progressed means, but I'm not. Second, LEGS is a amazing, humble, ambitious man, who makes me so incredibly proud!
We have been riding as much as we can. I am feeling stronger every day. I have finally figured out my shifting, and my personal areas have adjusted to my saddle, it took about 4 rides.
This week I have ridden 85 miles on my LOVER. I also jogged 6 miles, up from 0.
Weight: Last weekend I jumped up to 147lbs. , due to poor diet choices, so this week, I last weighed myself on Wednesday and I was 145. On Friday I slid a pair of jeans that normally give me muffin top....I am proud to say, that I was not a victim of MUFFIN TOP!
Diet Tip: I have found that I will buy healthy things at the store like grapes, celery, strawberries etc. But instead of eating them I will grab the junk out of the panty because I don't (when I am hungry) want to do the work it requires to eat that stuff. I DO eat it when I have cut, washed and put it in one of my bowls. Not sure why, but it works for me, so TRY IT!
I have been requiring more sleep and I have been pretty sore, but that is how I know I am working hard.
Did you know athlete's need 10 hours of sleep to fully recover?
ARMS' Mailbox:
ARMS-
I like your attitude and you are my inspiration on this journey to lose weight and get healthy. I've already lost 11lbs in 4 weeks and I am not slowing down any time soon...
Your Friend
My Friend,
The First and Best Victory is to Conquer Self - Plato.
I never thought that I could change my diet as extensively as I did for boxing. But to do all that work, to train that hard, just to be disqualified on the scales was unfathomable to me. Now, that I have improved my diet, I don't feel well, or even enjoy eating junk. I think the key is to start small, and be conscious of what you eat.
So many people, will work out, UNTIL it gets uncomfortable. They will run on the treadmill or eliptical, but they won't increase the speed or level because its 'too hard.' When you exercise, check yourself, make sure you are uncomfortable.
When I think back on what I have done to compete, I can't believe I was THAT disciplined, I can't believe I was THAT strong, even now. Your body can handle way more then you can even imagine.
I am so excited for you! Soak in how good you feel, relish in your accomplishment!
PS- YOU! YOU INSPIRE ME!
Love on ya, ARMS**
ARMS-
"If you would not be forgotten, as soon as your dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing." -Ben Franklin
I saw this quote and thought of you. You are doing both. I fully expect that you and LEGS will have memoirs published, and on the best sellers list one day, when u are both old and grey! (I get signed copies right? :) )
-Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant,
Thank you for your meaningful, important, insightful, encouragement. I have thought over this quote and your words, especially these last few days. And they have been a source of solace.....
I never thought that my writing would ever mean anything to anybody. Based on all of the messages, letters, comments and quotes that have been posted on facebook, and my blog, I have come to the realization that my writing means very much to many people.
While its hard to find a balance of honesty and transparency, and even harder to put myself out there so vividly, having support, is priceless.
So, a heartfelt thank you, to those of you who support me, and also to those of you who keep it real, which keeps me humble.
Love on ya, ARMS**
I have had this idea for a blog for days, and I finally get to use it!
Its actually perfect because, its good for me to.
To my SISSY (and me) a song of inspiration: I was running to this the other day, I wanted to stop, but I didn't because I thought of you sissy- I miss you, xo
Hey, don't write yourself off yet
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just try your best, try everything you can.
And don't you worry what they tell themselves when you're away.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
Hey, you know they're all the same.
You know you're doing better on your own, so don't buy in.
Live right now.
Yeah, just be yourself.
It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
Hey, don't write yourself off yet.
It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.
Just do your best, do everything you can.
And don't you worry what the bitter hearts are gonna say.
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
It just takes some time, little girl you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything (everything) will be just fine, everything (everything) will be alright (alright).
I LOVE YOU MEGS!
NO GUILTY PLEASURES
NO RANDOM THOUGHTS
OVER & OUT
Just another day in the life of an unlikely military wife....**
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