Change is hard

I have been through alot of change in the last year. It's hard. It may seem easy for a while and then, BAM, I hit the wall and it seems impossible and I want to run the other way. I am feeling this with the move to AL, Jeremy's new job and schedule, my new job in August, a new house sometime soon and , particularly, my weight loss and exercise schedule. I've been cruising along for 4 months and now I feel like I am starting to go in reverse. I haven't put any weight back on but I feel like I'm stuck in the mud. I went running Sunday and it didn't go well. I had to stop at 2.5 miles because I was seeing black spots. It's a catch -22. I follow my diet and I don't have enough carbs to run; I eat carbs so I can run and, besides the fact that starting to eat them makes me want to eat a ton of them, my weight loss slows to a crawl. I will not be able to run until Friday because of my schedule and I am wondering how to balance my diet with my running. I want to be successful with my running but I need a different diet to be able to do it right. I REALLY want to be done with the weight loss. I only have 11 pounds to go and I am determined to be done by the end of May. See what I mean?? It's a catch-22. I have been doing lots of research on running and nutrition and I am definitely not eating enough carbs. I wish I had the cash to see a sports nutritionist...but I don't. In a perfect world, I would loss the 11 pounds AND have enough energy to run the 8K I am registered for on May 9th. I am starting to have some doubts...

It was 1 year ago today that Jeremy was laid-off and our lives changed drastically. Today is our sweet daughter, Brantley's 9th birthday. We love you sweetheart!

Here's a picture of me now. It's definitely an improvement, isn't it? I'll add a few more from the last month.

Happy 9th Birthday, B!!!!!!

A-Day Game - Tuscaloosa, AL

Another day

Just another day in the Anderson house. Jeremy will be home this afternoon and we are going to Maundy Thursday services. We are having communion and the older kids have only done it a few times and are looking forward to being able to participate again. There will also be a dramatic presentation of the Last Supper. As I approach Good Friday, I am in awe at the gift of God's grace. May we all be mindful of this as we do egg hunts, eat chocolate bunnies and deviled eggs, visit with family and dress in our pretty clothes.
HAPPY EASTER AND MAY GOD GET ALL THE GLORY AND HONOR ON THIS SPECIAL WEEKEND.

Don't the kids look cute in this picture?

Wondering....

....why Brooke is ALWAYS asking if she can have a piece of candy, "just one piece, mama"

....when I will reach my weight loss goal and will I be a size 10 or an 8

...how I will ever run 6 miles

...how to become a proactive homemaker instead of a reactive one

...if I'll ever find the perfect black eyelet sundress I've been searching for

...where our new house will be and what will it look like

...what my hair would look like if that guy on "What Not to Wear" got a hold of it

...why there was a HUGE line at the post office yesterday

...if I'll have friends at work next year

...how much it really hurts to have a tummy tuck and boob lift

...when my kids' sore throats will go away

...why my run was easy today and a killer yesterday

...why I can't find a place like "Sharp Shopper" in Birmingham

...if I should get a pedicure for Easter

...if I can keep my kitchen clean

...why God loves me so much. What have I done to deserve it?





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Spring Break 2009

Here are some pictures of our trip to the Gulf a few weeks ago. I took this in Destin Harbor on our dolphin cruise.
Such a cutie!

It was a little windy on the boat! My hair looks terrible...

On the docks after the dolphin cruise. The sunset was gorgeous!

We had a great time and hope to go again soon- I LOVE the beach!!!!