Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Jill and Carrie at Easter
Hey everyone!! I thought I would give this a whirl since Jill is recording her struggles, I thought that I would record my thoughts and struggles with trying to lose weight so that I can give her a kidney.

Things are going good. I have lost about 10 pounds currently ~ only about 35 more to go. I am trying toget involved in new and different things, such as martial arts or kickboxing. I get so bored easily and lose interest. Not to mention so busy and tired.

I want to thank everyone for the support that Jill has received over the past 6 months. She really appreciates it beyond the words she expresses to you all.
So I am getting ready to go to bed and I have been reflecting over the past few hours about today. Everyday is a battle as I am driving around to my clients's homes. Sometimes I am not even hungry and I have thoughts about fast food...you don't realize how strong the urge can get. I totally understand how a drug addict feels when they are trying to resist drugs or alcohol.
I have been doing better. I am on Herbalife. It is a meal replacement diet. I am doing well on it. I have actually stuck to it for longer than 3 weeks. That inself is an accomplishment. And with each pound that comes off I start to feel just a little bit better. I know that I need to do this not only for me but for Jill. I am trying to find some physical activities that I can do that will keep my attention. I went to a martial arts center today. I think I might give it a try. I also have thought about starting to ride a bike. Although, I don't think that I have been on a bike since I was a kid. Oh my and all these hills!!!!!! I definitely would get a good work out :)
As I get ready to sign off and go to bed, I wish there was something I could do to help Jill sleep at night. I worry about her. I wish that there was a magic solution...as I tell my kids in therapy ~ here is your wand and if you try real hard, you can make any wish you wish come true....its just up to you. Until tomorrow........
These are my little ones...the kitty is Mattie and the puppy is Scooter. They make me so happy and keep me going.