Weekend Thought…Hatin’ the Game
October 6th, 2006 @ 2:00 pm
Complacency is defined as a smug or uncritical satisfaction with ones self or one’s achievements. It can often be confused with contentment, and I think that has been a problem of mine as of late.
At Lake Pointe, we are doing a series called Get Fit, which covers physical, financial, mental, and spiritual health. Chris and I found out we were about a week ahead of the series as the week before Wes talked on physical fitness, we had already started working out. (We actually started working out in Scotland since we walked everywhere!) The week before the financial message, we were going through our budget and reorganizing some things.
The last few weeks have been introspective for me for a few reasons. One, I realized by working out, I feel a heck of a lot better than when I sleep in. Working out with Chris is more fun and a little competitive. I’ve even lost 4-5ish pounds since coming back from Scotland. Which made me realize I need to lose another 15, and hopefully by Thanksgiving. That’s the goal.
I am thinking of joining the Big Butt Challenge even though it already started. The only hesitation is I am the only girl, and like most women, I am not proud of the fact I have put on 20+lbs since my wedding day. I really don’t want to advertise my current weight to the masses. But who knows? Maybe that’s what I need. What do you think?
Another big thing for us is money. Renting in the Dallas area is expensive! We figured out our budget and after all bills were paid except food and gas, we still supposedly have between $1000-$1500 a month extra. Yet if you spend any time with us, we are always broke. It is always paycheck to paycheck. So, after analyzing some of our bank statements, we realize most of that money goes to eating out and fancy coffee.
We made a rule - only 1 lunch out a week, 1 dinner out a week, and 3 coffee dates a week. It’s been tough this week, but today I realized how good about it I felt. I’m honoring my husband by doing it, our money, and we should be able to give so much more away, and pay off our debt so much faster.
Anyway, I am done playing this game. The game where I “deserve” to eat out, buy crap I don’t need, and be lazy because my life as an American is so “stressful.” Done!
What do YOU need to start hatin?
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Maggie said,
October 6, 2006 at 2:29 pm
I don’t welcome before and after pictures. I think the results are great, but the lifestyle is the goal. The pictures put the focus on “my body”, improving my looks. Health puts the emphasis on, well, health! Embarrassment and results are great motivators, but I like to keep it personal. Just my thing.
Great you’ve lost 5 pounds walking! Wow. I need to take note!
Andrew Shepherd said,
October 6, 2006 at 3:16 pm
this post could have been a journal entry of mine. the money/rent/food/coffee/deserving/buying crap i don’t need is exactly why i squeeze by every month closer than i have to.
James Petticrew said,
October 6, 2006 at 4:16 pm
Wow I am going to be trailing behind you going up Salisbury Grags next time!
West Wheeler said,
October 6, 2006 at 6:05 pm
same crap…..procrastination…..dirty dishes and my front yard…..(one of the few bad things about SoCal is that I have to cut my grass all dang year long)
bryonm said,
October 6, 2006 at 8:01 pm
We’ve cut out the Starbucks drastically at our house. I need to start hating sushi, but I think I’m going about it the wrong way. I thought that if I keep eating as much as I can, I’d finally get sick of it. But i find that I’m just experimenting with the so many different items on the menu. I CAN’T et sick of it!
So I guess I gotta start hating my appetites. My god is my stomach.
Debbie said,
October 6, 2006 at 11:20 pm
Good for you, Anne!
That’s a great question! I feel like God is changing my attitude towards the food I eat.
Allen Arnn said,
October 7, 2006 at 7:45 pm
I need to be spending less money, eating better/less, and doing a better job of managing the several very diverse aspects of my life right now. I liked what Wes H said this week about margins. I way too often run to the very edge on time, gas, money. If I would build in margin, life would be so much more peaceful.
I also need to be hatin’ how time for prayer often gets squeezed out.
mairi petticrew said,
October 8, 2006 at 3:34 pm
You are going to lose 15 punds by thanksgiving just to put it all back o in one day….i know how good thanksgiving dinner is…mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm….:-D!!
Lori said,
October 8, 2006 at 4:13 pm
I need to back off the techno envy I have of my friends. Eating at home is a good idea, too. I only do the Bucks twice a week if I can help it… Yeah, I need to sit down and figure out my budget now that I have an all new paycheck. That, or date an accountant… :)
haleyeah said,
October 9, 2006 at 12:44 pm
i need to start hating sleep. I feel like i need 8 hours, never get it, and am always tired. I need to work out more, eat better, sleep better.
bobby said,
October 12, 2006 at 4:02 am
I know it’s been a while since you posted this, but I was kinda wondering what you decided n the weight loss challenge. I’m casting my vote to see you join. We could use a little bit o estrogen over there.
I know girls like to be less public and all but hey, I say what the heck. Let’s just go ahead and keep it real! Hope things are goin well! I’m out.