Take THAT bad weather!

We woke up today to cold temperatures and blowing snow. What do you do when the calendar clearly says spring and the weather isn't following suit? Well, we headed to Blue Harbor Resort. Actually, Ian's scout pack had a family outing there planned for today but it was a great way to escape the nasty weather outside. I actually took quite a few pictures today - here are a few:



Ian spent most of the day in the pool with the floating and lily pads. It was fun to watch him "battle for position" to stay up on them.



Kyra's favorite by far was the small kiddie pool and slides. She got really good at going up and down all by herself.



And this fun picture - well, shortly after I took it, Kyra decided she had enough of the lazy river. In getting off the tube, Rich turned in a weird way and banged his finger on the bottom of the lazy river. Well, he ended up breaking his right middle finger. Once again, it has not been a good year for fingers in our house!

Come on a journey with me . . .

A year ago, I handed over my weight struggles to God. I was horribly overweight and out of shape - even what most doctors would consider "morbidly obese". I don't know where I thought the journey would end or if it ever will, but it sure has been a ride. Take a journey back with me:

After my first six-week cycle:

May 22, 2007

Another six weeks later:

June 30, 2007

End of third cycle:

August 30, 2007

End of fourth cycle:

October 8, 2007

End of fifth cycle:

November 19, 2007

People thought I was "the other woman" at Rich's company Christmas party:

December 8, 2007

Would the girl who began this journey in April ever have thought she could run and compete in a triathalon?

February 24, 2008

And here I am today (sorry it is a little blurry, Ian was my photographer):



And, just in case you are really curious about the numbers:

1. I have lost a total of 95 pounds to date (a 38.9% weight loss). That is more than the combined weight of my two children.

2. I went from a size 24 to a size 6.

3. In various areas of my body, I have lost an incredible total of 91 inches.

Thanks to everyone who has supported me and continues to support me. Just remember with God, anything is possible!

Menu Plan Monday - April 7, 2008

Here's this week's edition of Menu Plan Monday. Actually, as you will see, there's not much to my nmenu plan this week. We have quite a few leftovers in the fridge, plus Rich is going on another trip this week so I envision at least one night of "eating out" with the kids. NOt to fear though, I'll be back next week!

Monday: Rotisserie Chicken
Tuesday: Leftovers galore!
Wednesday: TBD
Thursday: TBD
Friday: TBD

What is that I see?

No matter what the temp, spring IS on the way!

Slow Cooker Thursday - E-Z BBQ Beef

It's Slow Cooker Thursday at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. This is one of my mom's recipes.

E-Z BBQ Beef

3 lb. roast
1 8 0z. can tomato sauce
1 medium onion, chopped

Sauce
6 T Ketchup
6 T Brown Sugar
6 T Open Pit BBQ Sauce
6 T Worcestershire
4 T A-1 Sauce

Place roast in crock pot. Season with salt & pepper. Add all ingredients. Cook on low 6-8 hours, until tender. Slice and return to crock pot for 10 minutes before serving on soft rolls.

Thursday Thirteen - 2nd Edition

Thirteen Things about Becca After much pondering, this week's theme is : 13 FAVORITE WORKOUT SONGS 1. It's My Life - Bon Jovi: Since the moment I heard it, I've always considered this to be my theme song. I could honestly just put this song on repeat and run endlessly. 2. Shine - Newsboys: Besides it's obviously uplifting message, it probably has one of the best lines in music EVER (it'd make a vegetarian barbeque hamster) 3. How Far We've Come - Matchbox Twenty: just a great beat and is awesome for cycling! 4. Dive - Steven Curtis Chapman - this song makes it onto almost every one of my exercise play lists and is usually near the "end". It really helps me to dig deep and finish up. 5. How Bad Do You Want It? - Tim McGraw - the title pretty much says it all 6. The Coffee Song - Ralph Covert - you wouldn't think I would want children's music anywhere within my exercise playlist, but this song continually brings a smile to my face and is strangely fun to run to. 7. Me Lost Me Cookie At The Disco - Cookie Monster - do not knock it until you have listened to it. It takes me back to my childhood! 8. Greased Lightening - Grease Soundtrack - aaaaahhh, good old John Travolata before he went all "scientology" on us. 9. God With Us - Mercy Me - who wouldn't be inspired by this song? 10. Searching My Soul - Vonda Shepard - another song with a great beat and also brings back some good laughs thinking about Ally McBeal 11. Get the Party Started - Pink - a great song for lifting, sit-ups, etc. 12. Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue - can you tell my hairband roots are showing? 13. Bad Medicine - Bon Jovi - actually, almost any upbeat Bon Jovi song could fit in this spot. It was a hard choice between this and Born to Be My Baby. Thanks for peeking!

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I must update my blog starting with a new name. I'm still "playing," but hope to have everything updated in the next couple of weeks. Please let me know if you have any comments.