Random thoughts and why I have been awol

Oh man, we still can't get over the fevers, stuffy noses and coughing! I got a brief stuffy nose, but am fine now. But the boys (including hubby) just can't shake it. Gabe had a fever for 4 days and now his lips are all swollen and chapped from not being able to breathe out of his nose. I keep putting balm on his poor lips, but it doesn't last long. He is majorly cranky too. The fever finally broke yesterday and he seems better, still fussy though.

I kinda lost momentum on the spring cleaning thing. We did the kitchen, and by the next day the kids and dog had muddied the floor again! I kinda fell into this slump of it-will-never-stay-that-way-so-why-bother-even-doing-it !! And now the dog is shedding so I need to get back to it because the house is being overcome with dog hair. UGGGG! I need some more motivation! I had been doing so well and then once a little of the chores get away from me it is like a landslide and nothing ends up getting done.

On a positive note, I have been walking every day this week! I just do it nice and early so it isn't too hot. I take out the stroller and the older kids ride bikes or roller blades, and we walk down to our neighborhood park. They get to play for a bit and then we walk home along a different route. The goal is to go 3 times a week at least. I really want to work on loosing weight and being healthier. I have a real problem with the food part though.

I just don't do well on diets. I don't like all the rules and measuring that goes on. I don't like the counting points or calories etc. I want to eat naturally, when I am hungry and what I am hungry for. Obviously that has worked for me so far right?? NOT! (I need to loose at least 100lbs to be at a healthy weight.)

OK, so what do I do? Last summer I tried Body for Life. I didn't follow their eating plan to a T because I don't like to drink the shakes or eat the bars they recommend, just too high in artificial stuff for me. But I increased my protein and ate good carbs in a balance with the protein. And I went to the gym every day! I did weight lifting and cardio. I lost 10lbs in 12 weeks. I probably would have lost more had I followed the exact eating plan.

I don't want to spend the money on the gym. I know there is plenty of activity I can work into my life, if I just do it. Hence, the walking. Anyway, I need to just buckle down on the food issue and start measuring portions, and I do need to up my protein intake as I let it slide again. I do think that makes a difference. I don't believe in cutting out carbs, but I do think eating the right ones and in a good balance with the protein is a good way to go.

And so, though I could go on, the kids are wanting breakfast and I need to shower.