Mountian Dew Anonymous?

My name is Leona and I'm addicted to Mountain Dew... So in the past few days I can proudly say that I have only had 3-12 oz cans of Dew and have had approximately 24 oz of water each day. I know that that is not enough fluid, however so far today I have drank 24 oz of water and working on my next 24. My goal is to reach 1/2 my body weight in oz of water at least each day with none or no more than 1-12 can of soda. To get an idea of where I am starting from, for about the past 15 years with an 18 month gap I have been drinking nothing but Mountain Dew. It had gotten to the point that I would go without drinking anything if I couldn't have Dew. Not even other sodas would do. At my worst I would go through a 12 pk in about 2 days or less. I am tired of wasting my money and my body on soda. I am tired of my kids asking daily for a can. I am tired of telling them to do as I say not as I do. I want to get to the point where I can honestly tell myself and others that I no longer drink Mountain Dew and is not in my home.  The money I could be saving is unreal: just from cans of soda in one year is about $2,496(from the cheapest store- actual number is much higher) ; from just 20 oz bottles is about $325 (from the cheapest store- actual number is much higher). So the minimum I could save in one year is $2,821. So in 15 years I could have put away is $42,315. WOW! That is a lot of money I have wasted.

I RAN!!!

OK I know that 1 mile will not solve everything. But I've heard that the journey of a thousand mile starts with a single step. So I will run again and again and will eventually reach that "thousand miles". For me that "thousand mile" is about 50lbs to start. I have finally got an addition built onto my home and now have the space to workout when the weather forces me inside. My youngest son has started to workout with me as he can. Too cute. I am hoping to influence my sons to keep moving as well so that they don't have to battle their weight like I have. My plan is to live like a kid. I remember that when I was a kid if I had to go anywhere I was running, always moving and never thinking what I looked like to others. Too bad as adults we lose that interest in self. Well until next time, keep steppin.

This is what I am going to try 1st. They want you to do this 1 day a week and 3x during that day. Just to get you used to working out. I think I will start as they recomend and work up to multiple day a week.

Backyard Bodyweight Workout
Repeat 3-4x
Exercise	Sets	Reps
Jumping Jacks	1	30 seconds
Pushups (drop to knees, if needed)	1	30 reps
High Knees	1	30 seconds
Bodyweight Squats	1	30 reps
Mountain Climbers	1	30 seconds
Walking Lunges	1	30 each leg
Lateral Jumps	1	30 seconds
Bicycle Crunches	1	30 reps
Plank	1	30 seconds

Stressed spelled backwards is Desserts

     Ok the title says it all. I am still trying to get some weight off before it gets out of hand. However saying that, when I get stressed out I turn to food; chips and dip, sweets, leftovers. Nothing is off limits. Between going to school and home life I have been very stressed. Last time I weighed in I weighed in at 179 and that was a week ago. I knew my weight had went up but seeing those numbers were shocking. My problems are that I HATE starting a workout routine (once I'm in it I'm good for a bit), the littlest thing can throw me off my routine, and making myself find the time to workout. Eating healthy with healthy portions isn't easy for me either, but is easier than exercising. Quick meals have become the norm lately. I can feel myself being sluggish and becoming more sedentary. My mountain dew addiction is still running strong, but I have been making myself drink a couple of drinks that are not soda (coffee and juice mostly). I've mostly got this blog for myself to admit what I do that I should when it comes to my diet and weight, to write it down and get it out of my head. Now I just need to get it off my body as well.
    

Back to Work

Well I finally gotten a job. It's not the one I would have liked to get but it's a paycheck and will be able to work around my classes when I finally get them started. My oldest son is having a harder time adjusting mainly because I've been on 2nd shift and I've only gotten about 30 min a day with him while I'm getting him ready for school. Starting this week I will be on 3rd shift as well so should be a little better for him. I'm just happy to have a paycheck.

Another Day

It's been another day of no call backs for an interview. I hope I can find a job soon. It would be nice to not have to worry how I'm going to pay my bills and get Christmas for my boys. I hate not being able to provide them with even a good Christmas. The weather isn't helping either. One day it's nice and in the 60's and the next it gets down into the mid 20's. I wish it would just stay cold or warm, one or the other.
But I do have a lot to be thankful for, my two handsome and healthy boys, a roof over our heads, food in our bellies. My family and friends who love me. It has been a good year for us in a way. I was able to spend more time with my oldest son since I was laid off. He enjoyed it greatly. He tells me one day he don't want me to go back to work. The next he wants me to so we will have the money to get the things HE wants. lol Ohh how I would never trade him or his brother for anything in the world. Well tomorrow is another day keep your fingers crossed that I get a phone call from someone willing to hire me.

It's been a long time

Yes I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything. I can't assure you that I will be consistant this time but I will try. Since I posted last time my son is now six years old and I have a brand new son who is now 2 months old. I didn't quite remember what all having a baby consist of. The diapers, gas, all the "luggage" it takes just to go to town, the first smile and laugh(which just happened two days ago) and all the other "firsts" that I'm sure will surprise me like the smile did. I can't wait for them.
I am trying to get back in college and go back to work since I've been off work since the beginning of April. My goal is to get my college degree in Business Admin., get a good career with benefits, build a small home for my sons and I on my property and be able to get a savings set aside for "rainy days".
I want to be the mom that my sons can be proud of and look up to. The mom who all the other moms hope they can be. Well maybe not THAT mom but one who at the end of the day can be proud of what I accomplished with no regrets and no "if only I did this" thoughts.
I want my sons to grow up to be the men who treat their partners with love and respect. I want them to go to school and find a career that they love and find a balance with that career and free time to spend with their families or friends.
I don't think my goals and wants are out of reach just ones you have to work for and work to maintain.

Right now my days sort of run together and I miss the structure that I had when I was working. I find myself sitting on my backside way to much. So here's to finding the motivation to achieve my goals.