Learning In Spite of Labels~ Practical Teaching Tips and a Christian
Perspective of Education by Joyce
A Family Guide to Biblical Holidays by Robin Sampson and Linda
Pierce
Good and Angry by Scott Turnasky and Joanne Miller
A Parents Guide to The Spiritual Mentoring of Teens ~Building Your
Childs Faith Through the Adolescent Years by Joe White , Jim Weidmann
Wild Days ( a book about language arts and nature journaling) by
Rackliffe
How to Create Your Own Unit Studies by Valerie Bendt
How to read the Bible for all it's worth by Gordon D Fee and Douglas
Stuart
Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes in You and your
kids by Scott Turnasky and Joanne Miller
You Can Teach Your Child Successfully Grades 4-8 by Ruth
Beechick
A Strong Start in Language
An Easy Start in Arithmetic
A Home Start In Reading by Ruth Beechick
Any Child Can Write by Harvey S. Wiener
May. 13, 2009~ Weightloss Wedesday ~ May 13th ~
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I have to admit I almost didn't do a WW today. I have been feeling very discouraged with no real weight change. I have been trying to make my servings of food smaller. But I think I need to sit down and find out what a serving really is. I am going to keep track of what I eat and when. I was suggested this and I am now going to take this good advice. It will help me realise how much I am really eating and what I should be eating. Thank you gals for being such a WONDERFUL support. I am loving my workouts with Leslie Sansone ...Walking Away The Pounds . I just need to keep putting one foot infront of the other and soon I will be walking across the floor.
"If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children when these are overdone, we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play!
If she would have the courage to let everything go when life becomes too tense, and just take a day, or half a day, out in the fields, or with a favourite book, or in
a picture gallery looking long and well at just two or three pictures, or in bed, without the children, life would go on far more happily for both children and parents.
The mother would then be able to hold herself in "wise passiveness’ and would not fret her children by continual interference even of hand or eye - she would let them
be." ...Charlotte Mason
You are so on the right path! Exercise is so important. For me that was a stumbling block and I am just now getting into a consistant habit and actually liking it.
Measuring the food is easy once you get into the habit.The most important is reading / studying what a serving is. I was shocked at how much I was overeating. Example when we eat a sandwich we are eating 2 servings of bread. Two four inch pancakes is a serving ( I love a stack and usually indulge in this as a treat!) So get out the measuring cups and spoons! the cool thing is my gals are now measuring their food! Reading lables!! Counting good calories/bad calories etc. So I am helping my family too.
One of the things that really helped to jump start me was what Chasity does...She counts servings like 5 fruits and veggies, and 6 grains ect. it was easier for me to wrap my brain around that in the beginning. I saw my imbalance right away. I ate way too much starch and sugar!
Also for me cutting out all white stuff was amazing. No more yeast problems!!!!!!! Had it all my life.
Rambling.....sorry. I am just passionate about the fact that we can do this and you will feel sooooooooooo much better. It is amazing.
I have been eating whole grain and very little refined foods for a long time. I am sure I just eat too much even if I make it low fat. [0= So portions I think going to be the key for me. I want to know how to figure out how many calories something has if you make up or tweek the recipe. I do that A LOT. I think I will have to google it. BUT if you know how or have a link please let me know !
HUGS, Sweet friend!!!!! You are doing awesome, never be discouraged about the weight. To me the weight is the least of the accomplishment, how I feel and to be more healthy is important. I have learned that the scale is all over the place no matter what I do, so I try to ignore the number.
Did you have to have surgery for the hernia? I am not sure what they will do to mine. I go next Thursday and see. I have trying to take it easy, where mine is it is easily strangulated....so I am trying not to lift and strain too much. Hubby and my oldest are helping me around the house alot while I am babying my hernia. While I am not thrilled with the idea of surgery, I'll be glad to have it fix and be able to exercise more.
Hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!
Be blessed,
Chasity
First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a
a wife to my Handsome of 19 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 17, 15, 11, and 9. I grew up in the states but married my Canadian sweetheart and moved up north.
We live in the southern part of British Columbia , Canada on our homestead. We have homeschooled our four boys from birth and plan to go the distance till all four graduate from our homeschool. I teach with a Charlotte Mason style. I love to craft! I am a beader, knitter, x-stitcher, quilter. We have been on a journey of being apart of building "The House that God Built". I have been recording our journey on my blog. Go to my links on The House That God Built and you will find it. I know God has a lot more instore for us and we just need to follow where our Lord takes us.
This blog is the home of Show and Tell Friday's and Tightwad Tuesdays. I hope you decide to join in on the fun !
Blessings and ((HUGS))
In Him<><
-Mary
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First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a
a wife to my Handsome of 19 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 17, 15, 11, and 9. I grew up in the states but married my Canadian sweetheart and moved up north.
We live in the southern part of British Columbia , Canada on our homestead. We have homeschooled our four boys from birth and plan to go the distance till all four graduate from our homeschool. I teach with a Charlotte Mason style. I love to craft! I am a beader, knitter, x-stitcher, quilter. We have been on a journey of being apart of building "The House that God Built". I have been recording our journey on my blog. Go to my links on The House That God Built and you will find it. I know God has a lot more instore for us and we just need to follow where our Lord takes us.
This blog is the home of Show and Tell Friday's and Tightwad Tuesdays. I hope you decide to join in on the fun !
Blessings and ((HUGS))
In Him<><
-Mary
