100 Pound Count Down

You all talked me in to it. I have to do it. So I did. I started a blog to journal my weight loss journey. The goal...100 pounds! The site...onehundredpoundcountdown.blogspot.com! Check it out. Read it. Follow. Comment.

Dishes VS. Bathroom

Danny just said to me, "I've got a deal for you, I'll do the dishes every single time if you clean the bathroom every single time".
I replied, "Are you serious? So I never have to do the dishes again?"
He said, "Yes. As long as I never have to do the bathroom again".
"DEAL".
I totally just scored! I dont think he realizes what he just did but I'm not going to let him take it back. Plus he can't, we shook on it!

Life

This morning I woke up with the most terrible sinus pain/swollen thoat I have ever experienced. Not fun. Me and Danny have done pretty good this winter not to get sick. We were even talking about this the other day...I guess we didn't knock hard enough on the wood. I hate being sick but I do love that it gives me an excuse to lay on the couch, sleep during the day, make danny get me anything, watch movies and be lazy without feeling too guilty. I even asked Danny this afternoon if he was going to make me some homemade chicken noodle soup, like I do for him. He said yes. I'll let you know if it happens. Although I would probably prefer he just pick it up from somewhere or open a can. I can't emagine him making homemade soup. Enough about me and my poor sickness and on to the more interesting aspects (interesting might not be the word)of our life.
Danny has a BIG test this saturady! He has applied for a securtiy police officer position with INL in Idaho. INL is in Idaho Falls area and is a goverment site. He applied back in Janurary and has been filling out paper work and doing a background check and has been asked to participate in the physical testing for the job (this is a good sign that he is well on his way to getting the job). The physical testing consists of completing a mile run in 8 min 30 sec and running a 40 yard dash from the prone position in 8 sec. Seems simple right? NOT. People who can run a mile in 8 min are those who have been running most of their lifes not those who hate working out and think the gym is a waste of time(that's Danny).
With that said. He has been doing a lot of running and working out lately. And actually has suprised me quite a bit. Me being someone who enjoys working out and believes the gym should be a daily pit stop, has been really suprised at all the improvements he has made. He has gone from not being able to run a mile with out stoping to walk to running a mile without stopping in less than 10min 30 sec. He only has to cut a little less than 2 min off his time to pass the test. And I know he can do it! We pray he can do it! This job will be a great opportunity for him and us. If he got the job we would be moving to Idaho Falls starting in May sometime. We like Idaho Falls. Maryann and Cory live there. It would be an adjustment but it would be one for the better.
Wish us luck! We'll keep you posted on how the run goes! Until then......

To blog or Not to blog....?

So. I have been contemplating this for some time now. I know a few people who have done what I am considering. People tell me it would be great motivation. Something I desperately need. Some even say I should do it. But should I? Creating a blog that would chronicle my journey to lose 100 lbs. Should I?

All of my life I have been concerned about my weight. I've decided that some people are just blessed to never have this be a concern of theirs while others it consumes almost every thought. As is my situation. Being younger, my thoughts were more about looking a certain way. With almost 27 years of life experiences and perspective, its about being healthy and being fit.

But no matter the thought, the motivation to do so hasn't seemed to kick in or want to stay. Over the past 2 years I have gained 100lbs. Sadly this is the 100lbs I lost almost 4 years ago. Yes. 100lbs. When I tell people I want to lose 100lbs they say, "oh no, you'd be too skinny". Come on. Either they are being extremely nice or they have taken a look at my bottom half. I really do have 100lbs to lose. If I lost 100lbs I would be in the correct weight range for my height. And I'm not talkin' the lower end, sadly.

So. Before I gain another pound to add to that 100, I need to find the motivation to get me started and something to keep me going cause it's going to be a long journey. Should I do it? Should I blog about my journey to lose 100lbs? Would you read this blog? Would you be the motivation I need?