You are a thief of joy!

Sooooo, I have been a very bad girl this week with my eating and with NOT working out. In fact, there has not been one single day where I have made it through the entire day eating healthy and there has only been one day that I have worked out. Bad girl!!!! I don't know the reason for this other than I am still a little upset about my weigh-in Monday and that I have been extremely exhausted this week. Of course, I have also thought that my exhaustion could be due to the fact that I have not been eating well and working out, but I could have also not been eating well and working out because I have been so exhausted. Either way, this has not been a fantastic week. Even with going to bed early every night except for Monday, it has been difficult to will myself out of bed in the mornings.

While the week overall has not been that great, today, I feel so much better. I went to bed at 8:30 last night and slept right on through to 6:30 this morning. I didn't even set my alarm to pretend that I would get up and work out. I still could have slept longer, but I was able to start the day without feeling exhausted. As of now, 9:00am, I am full of energy and looking forward to a wonderful weekend!! I pray this energy keeps up all day!! Of course, my diet coke this morning seems to be helping with some of that energy :)!

TV recap for the week......The Biggest Loser was again wonderful. How fantastic did Ed look at the end. I was able to relate to Shellay in that so many other people/things are put ahead of herself and then there leaves little time for her. I often feel guilty if I take time for me and someone else is needing something. I am slowly learning that I am not responsible for everyone else and that if I don't take care of me then I will not have anything to give to others. Back to BL...I can't imagine thinking that I was going to go through something like that with Chad by my side and then him have to be sent away. Grant it, Ed didn't lose any weight and that is the nature of the game, but that doesn't make that decision any easier. I was sad to watch Heba and Ed have to make that decision, but once again, amazed at Ed's weight loss.

Also on my own weight loss front, I am realizing that while I am working for this not to become an idol in my life, it still is to an extent. When I wake up in the mornings, if I don't have time to workout and do my quiet time, I always choose working out. I realized this earlier this week and it broke my heart. In fact, I often don't have time to do both unless I get up at 4am so God has been frequently pushed aside. This HAS to change! I am no longer going to be working out in the mornings and will only be getting up to spend time with my Jesus. I have a new rule, I can't workout until I have had my quiet time each day. If this means that I don't lose anymore weight and that I gain 100lbs then so be it. I want and desire to be in right relationship with Christ and refuse to let working out become a stumbling block. Help hold me accountable on this. Jesus first!!!

On a less serious note, much less serious note, the Office last night did not disappoint again! My favorite line of the entire night was when Michael told Dwight that he was a "thief of joy." My favorite part of the show was when Jim was recording Dwight's time and talking about Battlestar Galactica(sp?). Funny stuff!!! Poor Dwight. Can't wait for Pam to return and I hope that it is soon.

I hope you all have a great weekend and get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. I plan on doing some more bike riding (after my quiet time of course) and may be getting in a good walk. We will wrap up Saturday night with the Predators home opener. Very excited about this!!! Chad is excited about getting a free t-shirt because he needs more t-shirts. The 500 he has now is just simply not enough! Love you honey!!!