Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 28

Hi Team!

Well today is the day, day 28. I've officially been climbing this ladder for 4 weeks. First thing is first though.

Today Pete recorded 8,833 steps before 11:00 a.m. At that time I changed my clothes and accidently left Pete behind so I have no idea how much I did after that. SIGH

I drank about 2 quarts today so that isn't really news anymore.

OKAY, I know some of you are waiting for this so here it is.

First, I did not lose ANY weight, I actually gained 3 lbs. 0_0

However, this is what I found when I took my measurements:

Day 2 Day 28

Chest 39" Chest 38"
Bust 48" Bust 45"
Waist 48.5" Waist 44.25"
Hips 54" Hips 52"
Upper arm 14" Upper arm 14"
Thigh 25" Thigh 23 "

I've lost 12.25 inches!!! YAY ME!!

I hope that on Day 56 I will show improvements from today's results.

Well, I have to go to sleep now.

Stay Safe!

Hotflash out.

Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 27

Hi Team!

Today Pete say's I walked 5,924 steps. I'm still trying to figure out how to bring that number up during the course of my day.

I drank about 70 ounces today. YAY ME! I am so happy that it is becoming a habit. I cannot say the same about exercise yet, but I wish I could. Next week I am going to try and increase the stairs on my walks from 12 sets to 15. That might be too soon, but I'm going to try. I figure that when 30 is a piece of cake, I will start wearing a backpack or something.

Tomorrow is the day I officially weigh in and re-take my measurements. I am a little nervous about it. I am not sure why. I guess I am afraid I will be disappointed but no matter what, I shouldn't be. Already I am feeling better and have more energy. My clothes are fitting better. My son said I look healthier and seem to be more energetic and upbeat. Really I have nothing to complain about!

Well, I am off to bed. I have about 6 hours until I have to get up. I guess I still need to figure that one out, huh?

Remember to test your smoke detectors and STAY SAFE!

Hotflash out.

Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 26

Hi Team!

This will be a short post. It is late and I need to sleep.

Today Pete recorded 12, 649 steps. I'm doing great on walk days but still need to consistantly hit 8,000 on the off days.

I drank two and a half quarts today. YAY ME. It is starting to be come a habit to drink. I don't have to think about it much any more.

I only got about 5 hours to sleep. If I get off now, I will have about 6 1/2 hours before I have to get up. Needless to say, that IS the plan.

Before I go, I would like to send out a special thank you to Coach Alex. Although she was feeling under the weather today, she still got up and got out to come walk with me and encourage me. Alex, you're the best friend ever!

Be sure and check with your local fire departments this week for any open houses and special events. This is national fire prevention week. For anyone who wants to make my day, I am collecting pens with fire department logos! hint hint. :D

Thanks for reading and for encouraging me.

Stay safe!

Hotflash out.

Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 25

Hi Team!

Well, I told you yesterday Sunday is a day of rest and it has been :D
Yay ME! LOL

Pete say's I walked 2911 steps today. That is because most of the day was spent sleeping or writing at the computer. I love weekends because it is SO much easier to find time to sleep! I got a good eight hours last night and actually woke up on my own, without an alarm clock.

I've done very well with my fluids today. I have had about 72 ounces. YAY ME.

Well, Only three more days and it will be time to take an official weigh in. I will also be taking my measurements to see any progress there.

I have been unable to figure out why I was not getting comments left on this blog. Since I started investigating this problem I have not recieved a single comment. Please let me know via e-mail if you leave a comment so I will know if I am missing any. Your comments are encouraging to me and help me to stay motivated. Thanks.

Nothing much else to report so, until later, Stay safe!

Hotflash out.

Report From Ladder Company 40 -Days 23 and 24

Hi Team!

Wow, I have been on a flat run! (Not literally according to Pete, but I sure have been busy!)

Friday, (day 23) I left for work bright and early, worked the morning shift, went to the mall for my walking workout, went home for a shower and headed back to work to take care of a few errands, then on to my afternoon shift. I got off work an hour early and then it was off to the quiz meet. I did not get home until well after 10 pm at night. I had left for work at 5:20 that morning. LONG DAY!

On Friday, I still got in 12, 232 steps. YAY ME! I also drank nearly 3 quarts of fluids!!!!

I had very little sleep the night before, (approx 5 hours) but that isn't a surprise if you've been reading this blog. On Saturday, I got up feeling refreshed after my 7 hours of sleep which I had awakened from before an alarm went off. I had slept well! I got ready and then headed off to a quiz meet, day two. I got home a little before 5:00 pm. Scorekeeping is tough work requiring attention to detail, concentration and a large healthy sense of humor. I never leave a quiz meet with out a huge headache and today was no exception so I took it easy for a while when I got home. Then my neighbor wanted me to take her on some errands and I did. Then I let her stay here a while because my house is warm and hers isn't. Now, here I am, tired, relaxed and ready for bed, home alone. Oh, did I mention that my son is at his friend's house and my husband is away working all weekend?

I don't have much to report statistically today. The Pete's buttons kept getting pushed so I don't have an accurage step count. I drank at least two quarts of fluids today, but stopped keeping track. ANd as I mentioned above, I got at least 7 hours of sleep last night! Yay me, God IS able.

Tomorrow is a day of rest, and I intend to.

Until later, stay safe!

Hotflash out.

Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 22

Hi Team!

I hope the rain hasn't gotten any of you down. I am kind of liking it, but I am not looking forward to my walk tomorrow because if it is icky out I will be walking inside the mall instead of outside. I like the outside better.

Well, according to Pete I walked 7,269 steps today. That is 357 calories! Yay me!!

I did a good job on my fluids today, about 60 ounces. :D

As I warned yesterday, the sleep level was not so good. (Only 4 1/2 hours down time) Today I will do better.

I have a quiz meet (Bible quizzing) that I am score keeping for this weekend so if I don't post my friday posting on time, don't be alarmed. I will catch it up by saturday evening or make one "two day" post.

My boss has officially decided I am obsessed with my fire department "stuff". I could have told her that!! I admit it freely. I broke down and ordered something I have been wanting. In the next week or so I should have a ball cap with the maltese cross on it and the words "Fire Department". I usually wear a ball cap when I have to be out in the rain. (Such as supervising recess or going for walks.) I might as well wear one that makes me smile!

I am a little apprehensive about walking tomorrow after all the trouble I had yesterday. I am praying I don't have the numbness in my feet again. That was really unpleasant. I want to walk with confidence. God is Able and therefore, I will not worry. (at least I'm trying not to).

One week until I weigh in and take measurements. We'll see what kind of progress I've made.

Thanks for reading and for supporting my dreams. I love you all.

Until next time, stay safe!

Hotflash out.

Report From Ladder Company 40 -Day 21

Hi Team!

Happy three week anniversary!!!

Today was an interesting day. On my walk today, my feet went completely numb. They were so numb I could barely walk at times and had to keep stopping to hold on to something and stomp my feet several time to get the feeling back. I have never experienced this before and when my laps and time were completed, even though I remained standing as Coach Alex and I talked, my feet felt fine. This could be explained by a pinched nerve or misalignment of my spine in some way, but I think this is a spiritual attack. I did not let it stop me, though I nearly gave in and then thought better of it. GOD IS ABLE!! Please pray for no more of this nonsense!

Today Pete tells me I walked 14,364 steps! YAY ME!!!

I drank approx. 60 ounces of fluid.

I did not get enough sleep and I can tell you right now, I will not get enough sleep tonight. That is another issue I would appreciate prayers on. That I would make wise decisions with my time and that I would find/make time to get the rest I need. This is proving to be one of my most difficult mini challenges within my ultimate challenge.

On a positive note, not having to do with my climb but having everything to do with motivation, I had a pen from East Pierce Fire and Rescue that I obtained from the Fire Department Open House I attended last friday. I let a parent use it to sign their child out on Tuesday afternoon and that parent inadvertantly walked off with it. It was a FIRE DEPARTMENT pen, and as such, it was special to me. (insert whininess or pouting or whatever seems appropriate here.) I knew it was silly to dither over a silly little pen, but I LIKED that pen. (Yes, I know I said on a positive note, keep reading!) This morning I was talking to one of my staff about it and how silly it is that I was so attached to it just because it was a fire department pen. She was very sweet and tried to make me feel okay about being whiny about it. This afternoon when she arrived at work she told me she had something for me. It seems that she took it upon herself to visit the U.P. Fire Department and ask them if they had a fire department pen they would be willing to part with. She brought it to me as a gift. (insert sappy tears of happiness here!) MY STAFF ROCKS!!! And God even cares about my pens! I feel so blessed and so loved. Really!

Until next time... Stay safe!!

Hotflash out.