Insecurities

Maggie made new little friend at school and we had her over to play last week.  The two girls had a great time making cookies, playing babies and painting.  It was a lovely afternoon.  Her mom came to pick her up and I seriously had the worst thought EVER.  It goes something like this, 'Wow.  I don't think we could be friends, you look like Barbie'.  Seriously... tall, thin blond, perfect combo of trendy conservative fashion and big beautiful smile.  Now, don't get me wrong...I think Barbie would make a great friend!  And this little girls' mom was the nicest person, for sure.  I guess maybe I don't feel "pretty" enough to be Barbie's friend.  Wow, talk about some insecurities! :O)  I guess I should work on that, huh?

Good News

So...I haven't been posting much and it's because I've been creating and posting on other blogs.  I'm currently in the Healthy for the Holidays challenge and have dropped 5 pounds, yes, over the holidays and now I have started a similar challenge Slim for Spring and hope to drop the last 20 lbs I'm packing around.  I'll be competing in both for the next 3 weeks.  Here's the GREAT news!  Two years ago I was diagnosed with Insulin-Resistanc and  since beginning to exercise and fill my body with HEALTHY fruits and veggies instead of sugar garbage (which I still have occasionally) I have dropped 34 lbs since my inital test and am today Insulin-Resistant FREE!!  Don't ever underestimate the power of a "healthy" diet and exercise (aka good old fashioned hard work).

Let the Resolutions Begin!!

1. Make my goal weight by Race Day in April!   [I'm half way there]
   
2. Run the Salt Lake City Half Marathon in April
3. Run the Mesa Falls Half Marathon in August
4. Be more consistent with Family Home Evening
5. Smile MORE!     *even when I don't particularly feel like it :)
6. Be a more thoughtful friend
7. Consult my Heavenly Father more in Parenting techniques rather than books, etc :)
8. Keep a focus on the Savior and His example of service 
9. Try to LOVE everyone.      *no matter how crazy they make me :)
10. BE A BETTER ME THAN LAST YEAR!!

I think that  sums it up!  I hope each of you feels the love of the Savior in your lives each day and as you greet this New Year you will be blessed.