Today I read an article called the Anti Diet. It has some interesting thoughts, as in stop already with the fad diets, the pills, the miracle cure. Exercising like a lunatic to be able to eat a bite of chocolate. Of course the author explains it much more eloquently than I do, but her point of view is to change herself, her mindset and by gosh do it the healthy natural way. I love this idea of being anti diet. I have tried every and I mean every miracle diet out there, and I am still on the heavy side. I can feel it too. I know for 11 months now I have talked about losing weight and what my goals were. Well no more, now it is time for action. And I am taking a stand with the anti diet. I need to reconfigure my mindset. I need to figure out my emotions, and my mental state. I need to not fall into the trap of every miracle out there, and just. do. it. I can do it... I have before. And the way I did it before was not by denying myself, or cutting out carbs, or eating just protein, or the grapefruit diet. I did it by measuring my portions, watching my calories, cutting back on junk and indulging myself as a treat.
I teach or I hope to teach Baby Max, that food is for energy, and that we eat healthy to sustain energy and feel good. That dessert is a treat to be had on special occasions, not every day. I need to find that inner wonder myself and keep treats as just what they were meant to be a treat. Not an every day occurance.
So I decided to take a step back, and my husband made a deal with me. He would take me shopping at Christmas if I lose 15 lbs. I joined a maintain don't gain challenge at work today and got a starting weight. Yesterday I ate healthy, watched my portions, and would you know it, I lost a pound this morning. I stayed with the healthy eating today, signed up for SparkPeople to count calories, and read motivating articles. And today and yesterday I ran again. for the first time in a long time. My headache is seem to be gone, and I am not nearly as tired. So again, food for fuel. What a notion??? It is working... I also drank water today.
I haven't been to the local mini mart in two days now. I have saved at least $10. I am going to the grocery store tonight, and I am menu planning again. Tonights dinner is going to be a roast chicken, some potatoes for the hubby, and green beans with some bread. Very simple, but only about 350 calories.
I usually do good through the week and blow it on the weekend. Not this time. I have a plan for the weekend, and if I do indulge, it will be just a treat.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Friday, November 1, 2013
The Day After Halloween
It is the day after Halloween and Baby Max was wound up like a drum last night. He had so much candy, so much to do, and so much fun. I never liked Halloween, it was a dumb holiday to me. It was about too much money and people making me do things that I didn't want to do. I never stopped to observe the wonder of the child, and the excitement that surrounds the holiday. With Baby Max, I have gotten to take a step back and do a redo.
I got to experience Halloween with my son, through a 2 year olds eyes.
His excitement was contagious.
His politeness reminded me to be kind to others on this wonderful day.
He ate to much candy!!
And we enjoyed every minute of it. He is growing up so fast, and to be able to see his wonderment and joy last night has made my day. My baby had a great time, even if he didn't fully comprehend the concept. He thanked every person, he said hello to other people on the street, he made people smile. And if I remember in the raising of a child, to keep it simple.
Just remind yourselves as we go into this super busy time of year, take a moment to step back and rediscover the magic of the Holiday Season as seen through your child's eyes. It will take you back in time. Believe in Santa for a moment, believe in the power of being grateful at Thanksgiving and most of all, let your child experience the ghouls and goblins, and candy on Halloween.
I got to experience Halloween with my son, through a 2 year olds eyes.
His excitement was contagious.
His politeness reminded me to be kind to others on this wonderful day.
He ate to much candy!!
And we enjoyed every minute of it. He is growing up so fast, and to be able to see his wonderment and joy last night has made my day. My baby had a great time, even if he didn't fully comprehend the concept. He thanked every person, he said hello to other people on the street, he made people smile. And if I remember in the raising of a child, to keep it simple.
Just remind yourselves as we go into this super busy time of year, take a moment to step back and rediscover the magic of the Holiday Season as seen through your child's eyes. It will take you back in time. Believe in Santa for a moment, believe in the power of being grateful at Thanksgiving and most of all, let your child experience the ghouls and goblins, and candy on Halloween.
5 Minute Friday - Grace (With Lisa Jo)
Grace - the word brings up all kinds of images in my mind. And it almost makes me think of perfection. I am not sure what Grace really is, but I have to try really hard to make it not so that it is perfect. So in my mind, I see grace as something to strive for, something that is more of a feeling than something tangible. Something that will bring me peace, and a more spiritual awareness. Grace is something to aspire too. I actually had to look up the definition of grace before I started writing this, and two of my favorite definitions are: a virtue coming from God, and 2. disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency. Having grace, and striving for grace is a reminder to be kind, and that God has given us all grace.
Be kind to those around you today. You never know who might just need a smile and a "your doing a great job" reminder.
(Stop)
Be kind to those around you today. You never know who might just need a smile and a "your doing a great job" reminder.
(Stop)
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
October and Fall
It is a very happy time of year for me right now. I love fall, and all that it brings. Pumpkins, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and a New Year. Right now I am enjoying the cooler weather, and thinking of making pumpkin rolls. Baby Max's first pumpkin roll. It will be his second jack o lantern this year, and we are going to the pumpkin patch. It will be such fun. (I hope).
It seems that when I am happy, (and making my own happiness) I begin to lose weight, not spend as much money, have more patience, and don't feel as tired. Is there a correlation? I would think so. In the last week since I posted the article and trying to not use negative talk, or turn it into positive talk and not fall into the B.S. and to be kind my life has taken on a magical effect of happiness. I don't feel as tired, even with the 3 am wake ups, my house is cleaner and I am not spending as much money. It just feels like all is good with the world.
I hope to keep it rolling, and find kindness in my day, and to be kind. My Scentsy business is growing, slowly, but amazing that when I put my mind to it, and I work it, I am getting some business going. I took a training call yesterday and one of the points they made was to not hide your business. Be proud of it, and that is what I am doing. I will probably never reach the financial freedom that I desire, but I have always said that I am destined to do great things. So working at great things is getting it done. Instead of sitting on the sidelines wishing.
My weight is going down, I am feeling very happy right now, and can't wait to see what this next month holds. Today is Baby Max's 21 month birthday. 21 months!! And my new plan is to continue to give him extra love, and be patient with him.
Have a wonderful day!!
It seems that when I am happy, (and making my own happiness) I begin to lose weight, not spend as much money, have more patience, and don't feel as tired. Is there a correlation? I would think so. In the last week since I posted the article and trying to not use negative talk, or turn it into positive talk and not fall into the B.S. and to be kind my life has taken on a magical effect of happiness. I don't feel as tired, even with the 3 am wake ups, my house is cleaner and I am not spending as much money. It just feels like all is good with the world.
I hope to keep it rolling, and find kindness in my day, and to be kind. My Scentsy business is growing, slowly, but amazing that when I put my mind to it, and I work it, I am getting some business going. I took a training call yesterday and one of the points they made was to not hide your business. Be proud of it, and that is what I am doing. I will probably never reach the financial freedom that I desire, but I have always said that I am destined to do great things. So working at great things is getting it done. Instead of sitting on the sidelines wishing.
My weight is going down, I am feeling very happy right now, and can't wait to see what this next month holds. Today is Baby Max's 21 month birthday. 21 months!! And my new plan is to continue to give him extra love, and be patient with him.
Have a wonderful day!!
Friday, September 27, 2013
Five Minute Friday - True
The word true goes hand in hand with the post I posted this morning. What comes to mind is to be true to yourself, and forget all the negative voices in your head, forget all of the things that you said you were going to do, and forget what didn't get done yesterday. Be true and things will fall into place.
Being true to myself means that I have to quit being negative, quit finding all the excuses to not do something, to remember that I have dreams and hopes. And in the midst of all the chaos that comes to me through out the day, if I can remember to be true to myself, remember my goals, my dreams and my hopes then everything else is just background noise. I am the only person responsible for my own happiness, for my own luck. So if I just stay true to what I believe in, it will happen.
Being true to myself means that I have to quit being negative, quit finding all the excuses to not do something, to remember that I have dreams and hopes. And in the midst of all the chaos that comes to me through out the day, if I can remember to be true to myself, remember my goals, my dreams and my hopes then everything else is just background noise. I am the only person responsible for my own happiness, for my own luck. So if I just stay true to what I believe in, it will happen.
Interesting Article
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kate-bartolotta/happiness-tips_b_3956114.html
This article came with the title How to Get Flat Abs, Have Amazing Sex and Rule the World in 8 Easy steps... and it sparked something within me. When I read this, this morning, I was thinking of how overweight I am, how if I lose twenty pounds by Christmas I will be happier, if Baby Max would just quit throwing fits. Of course, none of this will make me any happier. In the article it states "We chase this idea of I will be happy when...." and then it goes on to say "if you can read this right now, your life is pretty awesome." And she is right, my life is pretty awesome. Then the last thing she says before giving those eight tips are: Because you are alive, everything is possible! WOW!! Just because I am alive everything is possible?? When did I lose that childlike sense of wonder and that all things are possible? So I am going to take her tips to heart, and remember the eight steps...
1 is stop believing your bullshit! Time to resurrect the dreams, and quit with the negative talk. I am good enough, I have dreams, and quit living like it is someone elses life. This is my life and it's the only one I got. I choose to be nice to me, and to believe in me. How else will I teach Baby Max to believe in himself, if I can't do it for me?
2 is to be Happy Now. What?? Be happy right now just because I can. The article says "It's a small, significant shift in perspective. It is easier to look at whats wrong or missing in our lives and believe that this is the big picture." And it is easier, misery loves misery. I am going to stop that right now, and just well Be Happy Right Now.
3 is to look at the stars. Remember you are a part of this Huge, vast universe. Enough said, besides the stars are beautiful to look at.
4 is to let people in. I do this pretty well, but I do admit to sometimes playing it cool. And I am very shy, so I tend to be really quiet when meeting new people.
5 is to stop with the crazy making. We invent problems that we can worry about all day long. Just quit and don't take things personally.
6 is to learn to apologize, sincerely. Nuff said.
7 is to practice gratitude. Sometimes I think this is really silly, but it really works. I am so thankful for a lot of things when I stop and really think about it. And usually the things I am grateful for are the things I am complaining about.
8 is to be kind. The author states, "if the biggest thing we do in life is extend love and kindness to even one other human being, we have changed the world for the better." Another wow, by being kind we can change the world. One kindness at a time.
So for today, I would encourage all of you to be kind and to be happy right now. It is all a choice we can make, and save the world one kindness at a time. I know that just for today, I am going to do it.
This article came with the title How to Get Flat Abs, Have Amazing Sex and Rule the World in 8 Easy steps... and it sparked something within me. When I read this, this morning, I was thinking of how overweight I am, how if I lose twenty pounds by Christmas I will be happier, if Baby Max would just quit throwing fits. Of course, none of this will make me any happier. In the article it states "We chase this idea of I will be happy when...." and then it goes on to say "if you can read this right now, your life is pretty awesome." And she is right, my life is pretty awesome. Then the last thing she says before giving those eight tips are: Because you are alive, everything is possible! WOW!! Just because I am alive everything is possible?? When did I lose that childlike sense of wonder and that all things are possible? So I am going to take her tips to heart, and remember the eight steps...
1 is stop believing your bullshit! Time to resurrect the dreams, and quit with the negative talk. I am good enough, I have dreams, and quit living like it is someone elses life. This is my life and it's the only one I got. I choose to be nice to me, and to believe in me. How else will I teach Baby Max to believe in himself, if I can't do it for me?
2 is to be Happy Now. What?? Be happy right now just because I can. The article says "It's a small, significant shift in perspective. It is easier to look at whats wrong or missing in our lives and believe that this is the big picture." And it is easier, misery loves misery. I am going to stop that right now, and just well Be Happy Right Now.
3 is to look at the stars. Remember you are a part of this Huge, vast universe. Enough said, besides the stars are beautiful to look at.
4 is to let people in. I do this pretty well, but I do admit to sometimes playing it cool. And I am very shy, so I tend to be really quiet when meeting new people.
5 is to stop with the crazy making. We invent problems that we can worry about all day long. Just quit and don't take things personally.
6 is to learn to apologize, sincerely. Nuff said.
7 is to practice gratitude. Sometimes I think this is really silly, but it really works. I am so thankful for a lot of things when I stop and really think about it. And usually the things I am grateful for are the things I am complaining about.
8 is to be kind. The author states, "if the biggest thing we do in life is extend love and kindness to even one other human being, we have changed the world for the better." Another wow, by being kind we can change the world. One kindness at a time.
So for today, I would encourage all of you to be kind and to be happy right now. It is all a choice we can make, and save the world one kindness at a time. I know that just for today, I am going to do it.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Meltdowns
I put Baby Max in preschool/daycare for the first time two weeks ago. September 9 was his first day of school. He then promptly got the flu and was sick for the rest of the week. So I took him the following week, and he seemed to do really good. But we are having major meltdowns when I pick him up, when I drop him off, and when I am home with him. He cries for his bottle, and we had almost given up the bottle before hand. This is only when we are at home. At Daycare he does what he is supposed to do, and he is loving it. He plays, he colors, he eats! These meltdowns are exhausting to me and I am not sure what to do to keep them from happening.
I am so looking forward to tomorrow! It is Friday, and it is my short day. I haven't had a regular Friday in three weeks now. I have Baby Max in school all day and I am going home to clean/organize and disinfect everything since our bout with the flu. It is going to be such a good day. I can't wait.
The holidays are coming up, and I am so looking forward to a clean house, and carving pumpkins, and doing mommy stuff with my little guy. I hope the meltdowns come less and less as time goes on.
I am so looking forward to tomorrow! It is Friday, and it is my short day. I haven't had a regular Friday in three weeks now. I have Baby Max in school all day and I am going home to clean/organize and disinfect everything since our bout with the flu. It is going to be such a good day. I can't wait.
The holidays are coming up, and I am so looking forward to a clean house, and carving pumpkins, and doing mommy stuff with my little guy. I hope the meltdowns come less and less as time goes on.
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