getting back on track

It's been a busy month. Between a week at my parents, VBS, one week to recover then another week at my parents, I've found zero time to blog. I also have a statistics class that is kicking my heiney right now. Honestly, it's been necessary for me to take time off from the computer. I've really only been using it for homework.

I'm ready to get back on track with updating. This is important and I want to reach my goal of 160 lbs. by November 6. That is Lucy's birthday (and only a little over three months away) Did I just say that my daughter is only three months away from being a year old!?
If you don't feel like doing the math, I have 18 lbs. to go. That is 6 lbs a month. I can do it!

My weight isn't the only thing I'm trying to trim. Thom and I are ready to trim our budget. Here we come envelope system! We plan on not going out to eat (except for a couple dates). I'll be trying out new recipies from a new freezer cookbook I bought. I'm pretty excited about trying out freezer cooking. It's so much cheaper eating at home and so much healthier!

I've decided that during these few months of budget crunching I should just stay out of stores as much as possible. Particularly Walmart. I will grocery shop at Kroger. If I have to go to Walmart I will have a list of what I need and not depart from it. Walmart really gets me into trouble. I can go to Hobby Lobby and window shop for hours and be perfectly content. The second I step into Walmart I start shoving things in the cart. eek!

So, there is my rant. Next week it is on. Like Donkey Kong! Ha!
Although this all isn't directly related to weight, I feel that it is all connected. It's all about self-control, prioritizing and realizing what is REALLY important.