The First Morning

First thing I did this morning was drink a large glass of water. Before I even went and started working on Gage's routine. Then I followed it with another. The first one I chugged, the second I sipped. I did not crack open a Diet Soda or a Diet Rockstar to tide me over till the coffee was ready; I drank water.

Whenever I get this little sleep (about 3 hours) I REALLY like brewing myself a pot of coffee. Instead, I filled my filter with green tea. I dont usually make it this day, but I figure if I fill that pot up with tea, I wont break and whip up some dark coffee goodness.

Now I will be doing a little bit of healthy eating research today, but for this morning it is oatmeal with cinnamon and splenda. I figure that is a very good breakfast choice, although not my favorite. I have never liked the consistancy of oatmeal, but I will be doing research on how I can switch that up as well.

Next as Gage was getting his snowpants on, I did four trips up and down the steps. I know its not a ton, but it's a start. Then as we were waiting on the bus, I started some of the snow shoveling. Next will be bathtimes for babies and thier next feeding and cleaning up for therapy. Today is Speech and Occupational and it is a feeding session... meaning Bo is gonna be mad! It's good for him though and it's good to have input on our every day lives!

I will update this afternoon again!

The Cancer Prevention Pact

I, Rachel, am a sufferer of a condition called Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. I have technically fought this for 17 years, but have just recently hit a severe peak. Since having Cote, my hormones have been off the charts and with that, my PCOS. Last Fall my Dr placed me on a medication called Metformin to help with the blood sugar (PCOS is also considered a form of insulin resistance) and Spironolactone to battle the body bloat associated with PCOS. He has recently raised my dosage. One of my biggest fears is that this condition will continue to worsten and eventually lead to the dreaded Ovarian Cancer. A dramatic weight loss will improve my PCOS, but with my lacking metabolism, I become easily de-motivated (is that even a word?). I have an excruciating amount of stress in my life, and I know I am hiding behind that when it comes to bettering myself. Also I found out that my recent serious foot pain is arthritis that developed do to it being broken last year. When I heard this, for a moment I thought... "great, now I wont be able to work out" and it wasn't that I was upset... I was going to use it as an excuse. Just like I use being exhausted or having a lack of time as an excuse.

Where does pact come in you ask??? I have a friend who at the ripe age of 20, has a pretty serious smoking addiction. This girl has been an inspiration to so many on the road to getting fit, self-motivation and control and working through anxiety, yet she also has a vice that is hurting her body severly. She recently has had a wake-up call and knows her health will be in jeapordy if she doesnt make this change.

I have no self control.

She has no self control.

I need to get in shape.

She needs to quit smoking.

A Pact is born.

Everyday throughout the day both she and I will be posting blogs with updates of our day. It may become a bit repetative(sp) for some, but this is for us.

"Why a Pact" you ask? Because I have been trying things my way for a year and I am getting sicker. I am in constant severe pain, my skin is ashy, my hair is falling out, my energy level is falling more and more, ect. I have hit a point where I have accepted that I cant do this for me. As long as I stay on track, SHE will stay on track. As long as I behave, SHE will behave. For that alone, I can do this. A little backwards to many I suppose, but perfect for me. You will be seeing a ton from me, and you are always welcome to join us. Her link is in my favorites and you are always welcome to follow her journey as well (she even video blogs).

My journey starts with this...

Starting tomorrow, smaller portions, eat more frequently, healthier food choices, lower on the carbs.

Cut out coffee and pop. As a reward I will get 1 pop on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Drinking way more water.

Take small moments all throughout the day to be as active as possible... whether it be with the WII, workout dvds that I have avoided, dancing, our stairs or walking.

Attempting to get the kids on a better sleep schedule so I get more sleep.

These are my starting goals. I know if I succeed, that it will in turn make her keep going. Wish us luck and keep us in your thoughts!