IT'S WORKING!

The batteries on our Wii fit balance board have been out for the last couple of weeks, limiting what kind of exercise I've been able to do (30 minutes of Wii bowling on the Sports Resort is fun, but not something you want to do EVERY DAY). Today, I finally got around to putting in new batteries so that I could do more of the aerobic workouts that require the balance board. (For example, I did 30 minutes of the Advanced step--which allows you to watch TV while you step, helping you keep track of the "beat" through the Wii remote.)

Anyway, since I hadn't weighed in awhile, I went ahead and weighed in. And discovered that I am down 5 POUNDS. IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS. If our neighbors wouldn't think I'm a nut job, I'd be highly tempted to open our front door and scream at the top of my lungs. So I'll have to let doing a happy dance around my living room (hey....more calories burned! Score!) suffice for now.

Despite having a week in Indiana that totally messed with my eating, I STILL lost 5 pounds. I am so stoked right now, it's not even funny. I should've known things were better because my clothes are feeling a bit looser and when we traveled last week, I did not develop cankles from sitting for 12 hours. Seriously, the last trip we made in August, my ankles swelled up so big (and my legs hurt so bad) that it really scared me. This time, NO CANKLES! Yay!

For the first time in a long time, I really believe that this goal I've had in mind for a long time is actually possible.

I will be one lean and mean mama!

P.S. For those who think a Wii Fit is an extravagant purchase (especially for missionaries or folks in ministry), think how much money you would've had to pay to join a gym or Curves. This is much cheaper than monthly dues, your whole family can use it, and it's something you can take with on trips.