Spring Fever Challenge Week Two!!!!

I don't think the Gulf will look much like this but I can hope right???

1. {This will be a weekly question} What have you done this past week to help you achieve your goals?

Well let's see.... I did sort of work toward goal 1 which is to lose 50 to 60lbs. Hubs and I met up with 

our friends last Thursday to finalize the dates for our vacation to the coast which means that I now have 

a goal DATE for getting in shape. We will be vacationing on the beach July 14th thru the 17th. 

All the other goals got absolutely no attention this past week. Now that my hubs is back on days for work

I will be able to go to bed earlier and get up earlier to get in my quiet time, bible reading and workout.

2. {This will also be a weekly question} What did you do this past week to make you feel good about yourself?

I wore my shorts that I bought for this summer on Saturday to an event with alot of people I know from 

church. I know that seems like a "weak feel good" but it's the best I have from this past week. Will be 

better this week.

3. Is your mindset future-oriented or living in the now? How does this impact you when you are working 

towards a goal?

I would say I have equal mind set. I know that there are certain things that must happen today for 

tomorrow. I plan for the future but live in the now.

4. Is there someone in your {real} life that inspires you to strive for the best?

Yes. My Math teacher this semester, Mrs. Main. She is very intelligent and she believes in all of us,

that we can accomplish all we want to, even math and even if it is our 4th time taking the same class.

Maybe that belief in us has to do with her being a mom, all I know is that it has done wonders for me.

My Aunt Susan who passed in 2000 also inspired/inspires me to strive for the best. She wouldn't want any

less for me.

5. Fun Question of the Week: Do you read blogs on the individual websites or via Google Reader?

Google reader, by clicking and then reading the post in another window. I have some that aren't blogspot that I have them booked marked as a Favorite that I read.

Tomorrow I start "the plan"(yes I realize I still need to post about it)! I am excited!

~RustiAnn

Friday Post because I feel like it!!!

FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY!

Oh, how I love this FRIDAY!!!

Why this Friday means so much to me:

- The ends of nights schedule for my husband for two weeks!!! YAY!

- Family Fun Day is tomorrow!

- We have made progress on our Coast trip for July.

- I am so happy that this week is over for school. It was such a stressful week with my math homework, quiz, and test! I can't wait to find out how I did on the test on Tuesday.

- With my hubby switching back to days next Monday it means that I will be going to bed early with him and getting up early. Hopefully, this will be key in getting my workouts and breakfasts in. 

I am also excited for this weekend/next week because I am planning to start "my plan" on Monday. (next post will be the plan, laid out in detail). 

I also need to set up a "tanning" routine so I don't burn to a crisp in July at the beach!

"tanning" for me equals- spending about 3 weeks going out in the sun for 20 to 30 minutes at a time with sunscreen on to ensure that I don't burn. 

I have my MOTIVATIONAL BIKINI hanging on my wall!!!! And motivational quotes and pictures are front and center just about everywhere. I am also making "to-do" lists for everyday the night before and I am going to put my workouts on them so they will be something I have to check off the list at the end of the day!

~RustiAnn

Spring Fever Challenge button.

ok so on my spring fever challenge post the button link posted as the link. here is what the button looks like.

Spring Fever Challenge Week One!!!

Spring Fever Challenge Started Monday April 4th and runs through June 20th.

I am a little late in posting my week one post.

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I have a picture of myself at 5 years old in the bluebonnets here in Texas. They are blooming now and I can't help but remember how much I love them and love Spring here in Texas.

1. What are your goals for the Spring Fever Challenge?

2. Why did you choose them? 3. What is your plan of action to make them happen?

The first three questions will be answered all at once. 

Goal 1: Lose 50 to 60 pounds.

I chose this goal because I need to lost the extra harmful weight that I am carrying around.

How I will achieve it:

-Workout 6 days a week

-Only eat beef once a week

-Drink at least 125oz of water a day.

Goal 2: Read the Bible in 90 Days.

I chose this goal because I want to accomplish reading God's word in my lifetime. This is the fast track plan. I also want to grow my relationship with my Heavenly Father.

How I will achieve it:

-Purchase "The Bible in 90" bible. CHECK

-Follow the reading plan daily.

Goal 3: Save $1000

I chose this goal because we are tired of living paycheck to paycheck and having nothing but credit cards or credit card offers to pick up life's emergencies.

How I will achieve it:

-Have $100 automatically deposited into a separate saving account ever week.

-By not straying from the budget we have set at the beginning of each month.

Goal 4: Commit to spending 15 minutes of un-disturbed quiet time every day.

I chose this goal because I miss the feeling that Bikram Yoga gave me. It was 90 minutes of peace and quiet where my mind just shut off and gave my self time to just breathe and relax.

How I will achieve it: 

-Making the time everyday to sit quietly either during my son's nap or after he has gone to bed. 

-By just breathing and not worrying about anything else.

Goal 5: Attend our evening service at church at least twice a month, in addition to the regular morning service.

I chose this goal because our evening service seems more intimate than the morning services. I enjoy both very much. I look forward to the praise and worship service part of the evening service and I absolutely love the funny stories that our evening pastor tells. 

How I will achieve this:

-Attend morning service every Sunday.

-Plan to attend the evening service ever other Sunday.

-If missed, attend the next Sundays evening service.

4. What does this challenge mean to you?

It means I have another shot at finding my self discipline and my motivation, and becoming the healthier more spiritual person I long to be. It means that I need to focus and plan things in advance so that I can watch them come to life.

5.Fun Question of the Week: Let's  get to know each other! What is something most people (er... fellow bloggers) don't know about you?

I was born 13 weeks premature, weighed 2.5lbs and was only 13inches long. I spent 64 days in the hospital as an infant. I have 7 scars all from before the age of 6 months old. 

Have a great day,

~RustiAnn