Last night, I was able to sleep for about 4 hours. This is the first chunk of sleep that I've had in three days. I am sitting at my desk feeling a fit tired.
R and I had our first date last night. We went to a delicious Mexican restaurant in the Mission of San Francisco. We met about 5:30 and I headed home about 11. He packed a little bag of Benadryl, Airborne, a scarf and a hat for me. It was really sweet. He is quite affectionate which I enjoy, but I am not ready for it. I really want to develop a friendship before proceeding with anything. I owe it to myself to take things slowly.
I weighed in this morning with a one pound loss. That was a surprise because I figured that the sodium from the food would have set me up. I am happy to see that it did not.
Today, I have an interview with Lane Bryant. I am looking to make some extra cash over the holiday season and help me get ahead on some bills. I also am looking to buy a car so this will make a difference as well.
I have contemplated going without a car. It would really turn my life upside down, but I gave up cable over a year ago and haven't missed it much. I am sure that I would get used to it after the initial pain. The money savings would be huge (no car not, insurance, maintenance or gas). I wonder what the time expense would be. I probably would become more efficient with my errands as I would plan my days out better.
Something to think about.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Another Sleep-Lacking Night
I went to bed last night about 9:30 because I was up the previous night with a cough. I was so happy to be tired and thought that it would be enough to keep me asleep for the evening. I snuggle up in my bed with my book "Eat Pray Love" and begin to doze after a few pages. Well, at 11:11 PM, I wake up. Man! 90 Minutes of sleep!! Damn!! I even was hoping that my cardio session would have whipped my butt and made me even more tired. No such luck. So, I get up and start hacking. It's not one of those productive coughs. NO, it's the dry, "I've-got- a- popcorn hull-stuck- in- the- side- of- my- throat" coughs. These suck!!
I am such an internet junkie that I choose WebMD to solve my problem. I enter "chronic dry cough" and it pulls up some great information. I immediately put it in action. I prop my pillows and lay on my back. I don't normally sleep in the position. (Oh yeah, prior to reading about my dry cough I watch a video clip on sleep positions and personality. It was quite interesting...I digress.) So, I lie down and realize that my cough is under control. But, I can't sleep this way. I turn on my side and the coughing comes back with a vengeance. I get back on my back and stay there. I was able to get to sleep about an hour later only to be up again. I somehow manage to eek out two hours of sleep.
This would not be such a big deal except that I haven't slept in the last couple days, have a date tonight and lack of sleep always shows on my face and my attitude changes with lack of sleep. I am considering a reschedule of the date so that I can be better company. We'll see how the day plays out.
This afternoon, I have my second appointment with the chiropractor. I actually have had pretty good results from the first adjustment and the neck pain has seriously decreased. It shows up more when there is a stressful catalyst. Now that I am aware of this, I immediately change my stressor if at all possible.
So, as I mentioned earlier, I went to the gym last night. It is always tough getting in there and doing more than just cardio with so many people battling for the equipment. I really wasn't sure what I wanted to work on before I got there and it resulted in a interval cardio session and a short bike ride. One great thing that came out of the trip to the gym was that I met my step teacher's sister who is quite overweight. I mentioned to her that I attend WW and she was interested in attending. I told her that I would love to give her a friendly reminder and have her join me. She seemed excited. We'll see what actually happens. I got her number and will call her Friday night for a Saturday morning weigh-in.
I weighed this morning and the scale is down from yesterday. I am looking forward to a nice loss this week from increased activity and the addition of extra vegetables through salads for meals.
I have a date tonight and we are going to have Mexican in the city. I am craving some enchiladas. I haven't had any in a very long time. My plan is to have a few chips, enjoy my enchiladas and skip the margarita. (Oh how I love margaritas!) I am having salad for lunch.
This date is with brother #2 (R). I still feel awkward meeting with him, but I think that it is better that we get together, check out the situation and let it go from there. Mamma mia!
I didn't realize that I had so much to say. LOL
I am such an internet junkie that I choose WebMD to solve my problem. I enter "chronic dry cough" and it pulls up some great information. I immediately put it in action. I prop my pillows and lay on my back. I don't normally sleep in the position. (Oh yeah, prior to reading about my dry cough I watch a video clip on sleep positions and personality. It was quite interesting...I digress.) So, I lie down and realize that my cough is under control. But, I can't sleep this way. I turn on my side and the coughing comes back with a vengeance. I get back on my back and stay there. I was able to get to sleep about an hour later only to be up again. I somehow manage to eek out two hours of sleep.
This would not be such a big deal except that I haven't slept in the last couple days, have a date tonight and lack of sleep always shows on my face and my attitude changes with lack of sleep. I am considering a reschedule of the date so that I can be better company. We'll see how the day plays out.
This afternoon, I have my second appointment with the chiropractor. I actually have had pretty good results from the first adjustment and the neck pain has seriously decreased. It shows up more when there is a stressful catalyst. Now that I am aware of this, I immediately change my stressor if at all possible.
So, as I mentioned earlier, I went to the gym last night. It is always tough getting in there and doing more than just cardio with so many people battling for the equipment. I really wasn't sure what I wanted to work on before I got there and it resulted in a interval cardio session and a short bike ride. One great thing that came out of the trip to the gym was that I met my step teacher's sister who is quite overweight. I mentioned to her that I attend WW and she was interested in attending. I told her that I would love to give her a friendly reminder and have her join me. She seemed excited. We'll see what actually happens. I got her number and will call her Friday night for a Saturday morning weigh-in.
I weighed this morning and the scale is down from yesterday. I am looking forward to a nice loss this week from increased activity and the addition of extra vegetables through salads for meals.
I have a date tonight and we are going to have Mexican in the city. I am craving some enchiladas. I haven't had any in a very long time. My plan is to have a few chips, enjoy my enchiladas and skip the margarita. (Oh how I love margaritas!) I am having salad for lunch.
This date is with brother #2 (R). I still feel awkward meeting with him, but I think that it is better that we get together, check out the situation and let it go from there. Mamma mia!
I didn't realize that I had so much to say. LOL
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
The Slight Edge
Have you been blinded by the "Quantum Leap"? The "Overnight Success"? The "Breakthrough"? I have and I believe it's because I am a dreamer. I can dream with the best of them. If my fantasies were to come true, wow, I'd be won amazing human being. LOL
I was listening to a CD that my friend gave to me. She knows how much I enjoy personal development products. She also knows how much I talk about the quantum leap yet end up many times in a quantum heap of unfulfilled goals. I have listened to the CD twice on the way to work. It actually is quite different from most things that I have come across in changing your life through achieving new goals and behaviours.
The basis of the Slight Edge by Jeff Olson is that we are where we are by the small consistent decisions that we make over time. Not a single decision, but compounded decisions to do or not do brings us to wherever we are in life. I believe this for the most part because when I lost 85 pounds, it was be consistent and persistent about my exercise, food choices and learned behaviors that brought my success. My success did not come from just attending one Weight Watchers meeting or going to the gym once or choosing to eat a salad instead of a bag of chips once. It was my daily decision to do the "slight edge" activity that brought me to a size 10.
When I gained the weight back, it was because of the slight edge activities that found 70 of the 85 that I had lost. Staying in bed instead of going to the gym. Eating more than I needed one too many times. Choosing food over emotional techniques to get through the trauma, drama or boredom.
Now, I sit here on the edge of a choice. To add daily exercise back into my routine or to continue to work my plan without it. I know that it will make a huge impact on my weight loss and it will also make a huge impact in my emotions. Here's why: I have more opportunities to fail each day that I DON'T workout. I like that I don't feel this sense of failure in my life. I also have never been good at exercising 4 times a week and being happy with it. It becomes an all-or-nothing situation. Rationally, I know that it doesn't have to be this way. Experience-wise, I know it has been this way. I guess it's another "slight edge" opportunity for me. To learn to be happy with 4-5 days of workouts and choose the two days that I will be off from exercise at the BEGINNING of the week.
Boy Matters:
Text today: "I miss you! Have a good day!"
My response: "What do you miss?"
His response: "Your beautiful smile. I'd like to see you."
No response from me to this one.
I was listening to a CD that my friend gave to me. She knows how much I enjoy personal development products. She also knows how much I talk about the quantum leap yet end up many times in a quantum heap of unfulfilled goals. I have listened to the CD twice on the way to work. It actually is quite different from most things that I have come across in changing your life through achieving new goals and behaviours.
The basis of the Slight Edge by Jeff Olson is that we are where we are by the small consistent decisions that we make over time. Not a single decision, but compounded decisions to do or not do brings us to wherever we are in life. I believe this for the most part because when I lost 85 pounds, it was be consistent and persistent about my exercise, food choices and learned behaviors that brought my success. My success did not come from just attending one Weight Watchers meeting or going to the gym once or choosing to eat a salad instead of a bag of chips once. It was my daily decision to do the "slight edge" activity that brought me to a size 10.
When I gained the weight back, it was because of the slight edge activities that found 70 of the 85 that I had lost. Staying in bed instead of going to the gym. Eating more than I needed one too many times. Choosing food over emotional techniques to get through the trauma, drama or boredom.
Now, I sit here on the edge of a choice. To add daily exercise back into my routine or to continue to work my plan without it. I know that it will make a huge impact on my weight loss and it will also make a huge impact in my emotions. Here's why: I have more opportunities to fail each day that I DON'T workout. I like that I don't feel this sense of failure in my life. I also have never been good at exercising 4 times a week and being happy with it. It becomes an all-or-nothing situation. Rationally, I know that it doesn't have to be this way. Experience-wise, I know it has been this way. I guess it's another "slight edge" opportunity for me. To learn to be happy with 4-5 days of workouts and choose the two days that I will be off from exercise at the BEGINNING of the week.
Boy Matters:
Text today: "I miss you! Have a good day!"
My response: "What do you miss?"
His response: "Your beautiful smile. I'd like to see you."
No response from me to this one.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Sometimes, I Like to Make Messes
This weekend, takes a big piece of the cake. Let me start by saying that I know that I was being a bit selfish by inviting the guy that I've been on 2 dates with to have his brother join my friend and I for a drink after dinner. I wanted to have some fun and do what I am good at: bring great people together.
Well, after dinner, I text F to see if he is still interested in meeting my friend and I. He calls right back and says that he has something that he has to take care of but will stop by with his brother for a few minutes. About 5 minutes later, F and his brother, R, show up. My friend is paying for the meal and I go out to meet the guys. I greet F and he introduces me to his brother. Thirty seconds later, my friend, C, comes to join us. After all greetings and such, F shares that he is going to be gone for a little and will rejoin us after he is done with his task.
So, R, C and I walk to a lounge for a drink. We order and sit in a little corner for some fun conversation. It was great. R is full of energy and funny antics. C and I are having fun laughing and talking. We have a few drinks and decide to walk C back to her apartment as I could tell that she was tired.
We walk her back to her place, use the restroom and head out. I have my car so I drive R home. He decides that he wants to continue the fun with some champagne and chocolate. I decide that this is not a good idea and tell him so. Long story short. I drop him off and head home. Mind you, F never did come back and I talked to him as I was dropping his brother off. He apologized saying that he was still working the deal.
I head home tired and make it safely. I said a little prayer of gratitude because I was that tired. I am home about 5 minutes when the phone rings. It's R checking to see that I made it home. He also apologizes for his brother's behavior for not returning to meet us. Then, he shares with me how much he enjoyed spending the time with me. My head is spinning. OMG! We talk for a few minutes and I head to bed.
The next day, R calls me three times. I asked him if he told his brother that he is calling me. He says, yes. I still don't say much.
On Monday, they both call. F is trying to feel out the situation. I knew that when F and I hung out, we would only see each other a few times casually. I shared this with him. F gave me the blessing to date his brother because he said that he hasn't seen his brother so happy and he wants the best for him. I almost died. I told him that we should have dinner as planned on Saturday and leave it at that.
What is a girl to do?! LOL
Well, after dinner, I text F to see if he is still interested in meeting my friend and I. He calls right back and says that he has something that he has to take care of but will stop by with his brother for a few minutes. About 5 minutes later, F and his brother, R, show up. My friend is paying for the meal and I go out to meet the guys. I greet F and he introduces me to his brother. Thirty seconds later, my friend, C, comes to join us. After all greetings and such, F shares that he is going to be gone for a little and will rejoin us after he is done with his task.
So, R, C and I walk to a lounge for a drink. We order and sit in a little corner for some fun conversation. It was great. R is full of energy and funny antics. C and I are having fun laughing and talking. We have a few drinks and decide to walk C back to her apartment as I could tell that she was tired.
We walk her back to her place, use the restroom and head out. I have my car so I drive R home. He decides that he wants to continue the fun with some champagne and chocolate. I decide that this is not a good idea and tell him so. Long story short. I drop him off and head home. Mind you, F never did come back and I talked to him as I was dropping his brother off. He apologized saying that he was still working the deal.
I head home tired and make it safely. I said a little prayer of gratitude because I was that tired. I am home about 5 minutes when the phone rings. It's R checking to see that I made it home. He also apologizes for his brother's behavior for not returning to meet us. Then, he shares with me how much he enjoyed spending the time with me. My head is spinning. OMG! We talk for a few minutes and I head to bed.
The next day, R calls me three times. I asked him if he told his brother that he is calling me. He says, yes. I still don't say much.
On Monday, they both call. F is trying to feel out the situation. I knew that when F and I hung out, we would only see each other a few times casually. I shared this with him. F gave me the blessing to date his brother because he said that he hasn't seen his brother so happy and he wants the best for him. I almost died. I told him that we should have dinner as planned on Saturday and leave it at that.
What is a girl to do?! LOL
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Birthday Week!
This week I turned 30! Yes, this is a major life event and I am loving it. Tonight will be my final birthday celebration with friends. The festivities started last Friday with my actual birthday being on Tuesday (October 16th). What a wonderful week! I don't usually fuss about birthdays, but I really am happy about joining the "Dirty Thirty" club (Thanks Melissa!).
So, as a treat to myself, I purchased a guitar two weeks ago and will be starting lessons today. I spoke with my guitar teacher and he seemed excited that I am interested in learning his specialty. I am eager to do this for myself. Something that I can master in my own time, with my own abilities. I currently have little music knowledge except that I took voice lessons when I was 13 or 14.
My weight loss is going very well. I am really focusing on my hunger level instead of my visual level. I have been so used to eating a certain amount that I neglected to listen to my body. I realized that I can choose to eat so much less by just listening to my hunger/satisfaction level. I haven't changed any of the foods that I am eating, just the quantity. This is huge for me. I also have noticed that I want "lighter" foods: fruit, veggies, etc. I have never been a huge meat eater, but I eat 2-3 oz at some point in the day. I am okay with this.
I wasn't planning to head to the gym this morning as I have a full plate, but I think that I am going. I should call my sister and see if she is planning to go. Her gym doesn't open until 8 on the weekends. My gym is 24 hours which I love.
So, as a treat to myself, I purchased a guitar two weeks ago and will be starting lessons today. I spoke with my guitar teacher and he seemed excited that I am interested in learning his specialty. I am eager to do this for myself. Something that I can master in my own time, with my own abilities. I currently have little music knowledge except that I took voice lessons when I was 13 or 14.
My weight loss is going very well. I am really focusing on my hunger level instead of my visual level. I have been so used to eating a certain amount that I neglected to listen to my body. I realized that I can choose to eat so much less by just listening to my hunger/satisfaction level. I haven't changed any of the foods that I am eating, just the quantity. This is huge for me. I also have noticed that I want "lighter" foods: fruit, veggies, etc. I have never been a huge meat eater, but I eat 2-3 oz at some point in the day. I am okay with this.
I wasn't planning to head to the gym this morning as I have a full plate, but I think that I am going. I should call my sister and see if she is planning to go. Her gym doesn't open until 8 on the weekends. My gym is 24 hours which I love.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Life's Little Roller Coaster
The last few days have been a living roller coaster. I broke up with my boyfriend. I welcomed my newest niece into this world. I applied for a new job. And to top it off, I won 2 tickets to see George Lopez on the radio this morning.
It's amazing how much can happen in 72 hours. I am grateful that I have been able to positive for the most part. I am so happy and excited for my niece. She is so loved by so many people.
It was very hard the first day that I was split from Matt. I love him and know that this is best for us. He is such an incredible person. I wish that it could work out. I know that he loves me too. It's just not the right time for us.
Winning George Lopez tickets was such a blessing. My mom is such a huge fan. I knew that when I was calling, the tickets were mine. I almost went into a trance. When I learned that I won, I got teary-eyed thinking of the happiness that my mom would have.
I wish that I knew how to tap into that trance more often. It was a wonderful place of calm. I was so assured of the outcome, it was amazing. I just need to be assured that life is always going to turn out as it should: beautiful.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Relaxed Mind and Soul
I took a day off from work. I needed it. I have been on the road for too long. I was so stressed on Tuesday evening that I ended up at urgent care to get a "super duper pain shot" (according to the nurse). I was having a hard time allowing other people to have control on things that have been impacting my life greatly this past month. The shoe finally dropped and now I am home.
I met my sister at the gym for a late morning workout. She is a school bus driver and has a long break in the morning. She usually hits the gym at this time. I left her a message and Voila, we met at the gym for a quick workout. I needed to make sure that I got out of the house early otherwise I could stay inside all day. I don't want that.
This weekend will be packed with fun things between Mary Kay trainings/events, my date with Matt and the "Now and Zen" concert on Sunday. Today, I am spending the time shopping, cleaning and chillin'.
I met my sister at the gym for a late morning workout. She is a school bus driver and has a long break in the morning. She usually hits the gym at this time. I left her a message and Voila, we met at the gym for a quick workout. I needed to make sure that I got out of the house early otherwise I could stay inside all day. I don't want that.
This weekend will be packed with fun things between Mary Kay trainings/events, my date with Matt and the "Now and Zen" concert on Sunday. Today, I am spending the time shopping, cleaning and chillin'.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Oooohhh...It Feels SOOOO Good!
Get your mind out of the gutter. :D I am so very happy to report that I have been hitting the gym at 5:30 in the morning to get my workout done. It is amazing how much easier it is for me to stay on course with my workouts when they happen first thing in my day. I have been meeting my friend to do our cardio and strength training workouts. I am totally accountable to her, so I will not NOT show up.
I watched the first episode of the Biggest Loser last night. I love that show. It's not because of the crazy workouts, but because I love to see people be transformed by a process. I love how quickly these people can shed fat and build muscle at the same time!
Jillian is back and brought some 'alternative' training methods with her. The contestants were flipping tires, snatching sandbags, using Iron Woody bands and pulling/dragging large objects with the rope. I thought that it was great to see 'new' methods being used to whip people into shape. That's what I like about Jillian and her workouts. She continues to utilize new methods to keep things fresh for the contestants and shows the viewers options for their workouts.
I am following my Weight Watchers program and enjoying the flexibility. I have been obtaining wonderful results when I am consistent. Isn't that always the key. My goal is to be done 15 pounds by my 30th birthday and to be at goal before I reach 31!
The last few weeks I was in a funk. I didn't know how to break it. The more that I tried to get out of my crappy mood, the more that I wanted to stay there. It was terrible. I am hoping that I can call it "hormones" or "PMS". It was scary to be there. I didn't recognize myself. I was afraid that I would become a nasty person. Yes, it was bad.
I am reading "Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson. From this book came some beautiful passages that had filtered the troubled thoughts that had been residing in my mind. It feels great to be out of that negativity now.
I know that it is unlikely that I will always be positive, but I know that I can choose to stay as positive as possible. I like giving energy to others, not taking it. That's how I felt the last few weeks. My poor boyfriend has been utterly patient with me and will be getting a wonderful "Thank You" from me. LOL
Ahhh, it feels like I can breathe again. I know that making a decision for my weight loss and workouts has brought clarity to me. I am so grateful!
I watched the first episode of the Biggest Loser last night. I love that show. It's not because of the crazy workouts, but because I love to see people be transformed by a process. I love how quickly these people can shed fat and build muscle at the same time!
Jillian is back and brought some 'alternative' training methods with her. The contestants were flipping tires, snatching sandbags, using Iron Woody bands and pulling/dragging large objects with the rope. I thought that it was great to see 'new' methods being used to whip people into shape. That's what I like about Jillian and her workouts. She continues to utilize new methods to keep things fresh for the contestants and shows the viewers options for their workouts.
I am following my Weight Watchers program and enjoying the flexibility. I have been obtaining wonderful results when I am consistent. Isn't that always the key. My goal is to be done 15 pounds by my 30th birthday and to be at goal before I reach 31!
The last few weeks I was in a funk. I didn't know how to break it. The more that I tried to get out of my crappy mood, the more that I wanted to stay there. It was terrible. I am hoping that I can call it "hormones" or "PMS". It was scary to be there. I didn't recognize myself. I was afraid that I would become a nasty person. Yes, it was bad.
I am reading "Return to Love" by Marianne Williamson. From this book came some beautiful passages that had filtered the troubled thoughts that had been residing in my mind. It feels great to be out of that negativity now.
I know that it is unlikely that I will always be positive, but I know that I can choose to stay as positive as possible. I like giving energy to others, not taking it. That's how I felt the last few weeks. My poor boyfriend has been utterly patient with me and will be getting a wonderful "Thank You" from me. LOL
Ahhh, it feels like I can breathe again. I know that making a decision for my weight loss and workouts has brought clarity to me. I am so grateful!
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Happy September
I am writing to you from my office. It is a place that I haven't visited in a while as I have been working on an investigation for the last three weeks. Talk about not having a schedule. Wow! It's amazing. I am only here today and will back out and traveling tomorrow.
The past weekend was a beautiful experience. On Saturday, I celebrated my friend's 30th birthday with her family and friends. What an occasion! There was so much food, beverage and fun. They had a mariachi band midway through the festivities and it was incredible. I have never heard "Happy Birthday" sung so loudly than that night. I wanted to record it to play it at my birthday party.
I got reacquainted with a high school friend and her husband. The amazing thing is that as her husband and I were talking, he realized that he knew Matt. They were in a certification class this past spring. I expect that we will all get together to have some fun soon.
I met Matt's dad this weekend. It was nice to finally meet him. What made it more special was that my family got to meet him as well. We both have really small families.
Some huge happenings: my sister and niece will be moving in with me for a few months. I haven't lived with someone in about four years. It was a quick decision and I hope to gain some huge benefits from having my sister with me. My sister is an avid fitness freak. Yes, she was responsible for me getting my gym membership in 2001 and loving it. I hope that having her around will lead me to consistency with my workouts and possibly and new workout buddy.
Autumn is a time for shedding the older to get ready for the new. I hope that this season brings much renewal and awakening to my family. We definitely need it.
The past weekend was a beautiful experience. On Saturday, I celebrated my friend's 30th birthday with her family and friends. What an occasion! There was so much food, beverage and fun. They had a mariachi band midway through the festivities and it was incredible. I have never heard "Happy Birthday" sung so loudly than that night. I wanted to record it to play it at my birthday party.
I got reacquainted with a high school friend and her husband. The amazing thing is that as her husband and I were talking, he realized that he knew Matt. They were in a certification class this past spring. I expect that we will all get together to have some fun soon.
I met Matt's dad this weekend. It was nice to finally meet him. What made it more special was that my family got to meet him as well. We both have really small families.
Some huge happenings: my sister and niece will be moving in with me for a few months. I haven't lived with someone in about four years. It was a quick decision and I hope to gain some huge benefits from having my sister with me. My sister is an avid fitness freak. Yes, she was responsible for me getting my gym membership in 2001 and loving it. I hope that having her around will lead me to consistency with my workouts and possibly and new workout buddy.
Autumn is a time for shedding the older to get ready for the new. I hope that this season brings much renewal and awakening to my family. We definitely need it.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
It's been a while
The last few weeks have been a bit sad for me. I realize that I am not getting any closer to anything at the rate that I am 'moving'. I am at a stand still with my weight loss. I am still experiencing pain with my neck and shoulders despite the therapy. There is so much family stuff going on it's ridiculous. Business is okay, but definitely not moving in a huge way. I feel like I am swirling in a drain. I feel like I am waffling. If I could make a decision on something and move headlong in that direction, I will get somewhere. Yet, I hold on to both sides of the fence and my ass is taking a beating. I was driving last night and thought, "This is how people become crazy." I wonder how much longer I will subject myself to such craziness.
I did get to my step class on Saturday. That was a refreshing experience. Something that I needed for my body and my mind. I have an incredible need to get things "right". It was perfect that I didn't get every move through the class and even looked silly at times. Some things came easy, others, not so. This is part of my growth. I have a huge fear of being "embarrassed". I needed to "survive" my mess-ups. LOL
I need to create a schedule to help move me through this period in my life. Something with each area of focus and allotted times to do the things that are important to me. When I learn that discipline will bring my desired freedom, I will no longer have so much waffling in my days.
I did get to my step class on Saturday. That was a refreshing experience. Something that I needed for my body and my mind. I have an incredible need to get things "right". It was perfect that I didn't get every move through the class and even looked silly at times. Some things came easy, others, not so. This is part of my growth. I have a huge fear of being "embarrassed". I needed to "survive" my mess-ups. LOL
I need to create a schedule to help move me through this period in my life. Something with each area of focus and allotted times to do the things that are important to me. When I learn that discipline will bring my desired freedom, I will no longer have so much waffling in my days.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
PASSION
I realized that my life is missing something...PASSION. I feel that I am missing something that gets me so juiced up that I am so excited to get my day going and only lay my head down out of pure exhaustion. I remember days where I was creating and working on art projects. I would spend my whole day alone, with little food/beverage and would work for hours in peace and fulfillment.
I want some "juice". I want some vigor. I want to jump out of bed in the morning to meet my passion again.
What were previous passions in my life?
Do you know where my passion is? Do you know where I can find some? Share your thoughts with me.
I want some "juice". I want some vigor. I want to jump out of bed in the morning to meet my passion again.
What were previous passions in my life?
- Creativity: calligraphy, bookmaking, papermaking
- Makeup artistry
- Sculpting my physique
- Health/Weight Loss
- My business
Do you know where my passion is? Do you know where I can find some? Share your thoughts with me.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
So much to learn, so little time
Do you ever feel this way? I often feel that there is so much that I still need to learn, but there simply isn't enough time to get it all done. This leaves me feeling less than grand and the cycle of frustration continues. I have been realizing lately that I, Tamikka, information junkie, need not continue to cycle of frustration. What am I going to do with all of the information that I think is so necessary to leading the ultimate life? Really. How much information does it take to lead the life that I want? I have to say that I am still trying to figure it out, but I am also realizing that it is not quite as much as I once thought. I don't need to know everything that is going on in the world. I don't need to know what Lindsay, Britney or Paris is doing to live out their existence. I don't need to know what star is about to explode. I don't need to know the latest discovery in science. The funny thing that I realized (thanks Tim Ferriss) is that I will find out the information that is important through other people. There is always someone available to us that will give us the knowledge that they feel is imporatnt to our lives. I'll let them spend their brain units on it. :)
If I don't need to know that stuff, what do I need to know to live the life that excites me? This is a better question. Instead of wasting hours clicking, reading and gathering unnecessary but fun information, where do I need to spend my time? In developing my relationships, my career and my health. This feels like I could actually have enough time to do the things that will ultimately bring me to my desired life. I will be applying the information that I have spent so much time gathering and put it to wonderful use. Then, I will not feel that the time already spent was in vain.
This leads me to another point: Why am I an information junkie? I think that this is the easier question. I never wanted to look "dumb/ignorant/stupid". When someone says, "I'd die of embarassment" that would be me. I have always had a problem with feeling embarassed, "called out", ridiculed for something that I didn't know. I don't know where or why I picked this up. One possible answer is that I tend to be an observer of life. I see where/why people are ridiculed and I never wanted to feel that way. I was always highly empathetic. I took on what I THOUGHT others felt and were thinking. Did I truly know? Nope, but I THOUGHT that I did.
Well, I feel like I am making some headway and I like that idea. I'll be keeping track of my progress with my "low-information diet".
If I don't need to know that stuff, what do I need to know to live the life that excites me? This is a better question. Instead of wasting hours clicking, reading and gathering unnecessary but fun information, where do I need to spend my time? In developing my relationships, my career and my health. This feels like I could actually have enough time to do the things that will ultimately bring me to my desired life. I will be applying the information that I have spent so much time gathering and put it to wonderful use. Then, I will not feel that the time already spent was in vain.
This leads me to another point: Why am I an information junkie? I think that this is the easier question. I never wanted to look "dumb/ignorant/stupid". When someone says, "I'd die of embarassment" that would be me. I have always had a problem with feeling embarassed, "called out", ridiculed for something that I didn't know. I don't know where or why I picked this up. One possible answer is that I tend to be an observer of life. I see where/why people are ridiculed and I never wanted to feel that way. I was always highly empathetic. I took on what I THOUGHT others felt and were thinking. Did I truly know? Nope, but I THOUGHT that I did.
Well, I feel like I am making some headway and I like that idea. I'll be keeping track of my progress with my "low-information diet".
Sunday, July 29, 2007
The Tears of Deeksha
Today, I had an incredible experience. I met with my Power Team that meets monthly. We are a team of people brought together by a common experience: an Anthony Robbins event. We are a group of go-getters, do-gooders, and everything in between. We met today to experience deeksha (blessing) facilitated by members of the Oneness Movement.
There was about 40 people in a relatively small room. We sat on the floor, on mats, on furniture, any place that we could find. I knew that I was going that my back was going to get tired either way, so I chose to sit on the furniture for at least my legs would be okay.
The session began with a little background on deeksha and the Oneness University. We watched about 15 minutes of a video program that was presented by a journalist and ended with a message from Lindsay Wagner. She shared the effect of deeksha in her life. It was simple, yet profound. She was transformed to 'see' again and found new appreciation in her familiar surroundings.
We began our process of receiving deeksha by closing our eyes, focusing on our breath and the opening ourselves to the divine power (God, Buddha, Christ, Supreme Being, etc.) There was soft, beautiful music in the background. We were just to remain open to our divine power and breathe. Each facilitator would come around the round and bless the participants by placing their hands on our heads.
I closed my eyes and opened myself up to God. I breathed and worked to focus only on my breath as my mind is always racing. I found that as I tried to concentrate, my thoughts would turn to the facilitators walking about the room. I knew that trust and removal of resistance were available to keep me from fully experiencing the process. There was not much sound so I didn't know what to expect. I began to get nervous when I realized that there was someone next to me receiving the blessing. "Uh oh, stay calm, don't shake...wait, quiet your mind, focus on your breath, don't worry about them..." This is the kind of torture that I was placing on myself before I had my first experience. Then, it happened. The person moved nearer to me. I could sense them and the lighting changed in front of my eyes. I began to breathe more conscientiously. I began to relax and then, I felt warm hands on my head. It was amazing. The heat penetrated my scalp and began to coat my body. The image in my mind began to change. I didn't see much except organic shapes. I was able to relax and focus. This lasted for about 30 seconds before the person gently removed their hands.
I experienced 3 more people laying their hands on me. Each person had a unique touch which resulted in a unique experience.
We ended the first session by sharing some personal experiences. Some people had some amazing occurrences, others had something more ordinary. I was pleased that I was soon able to quiet myself and relax into myself.
What I noticed was that I had little expectation for the outcome which left me happy in the fact that I was able to enjoy the quiet. I also realized that it felt as if my soul had peeled away from my internal body. It was as if I was swirling around inside myself.
We took a short break and began again. This time, we were to receive an experience of gratitude. I just kept picturing moments with my nieces. It caused me to smile. They always bring the most joyous moments in my life. I was now eager to receive new "hands". This time, I was relaxed and calm immediately.
I received a deeksha where the person touched my head and then moved to my face. It made me smile. That touch provokes such love in my heart. The next person actually touched my heart first and provided such a rush that I began to cry. I wasn't sure if it was due to joy or sadness. I had one single tear trickle down my face. It was powerful. I felt more open than before. I was calm. I was present. A dog began to bark. Normally, I would have wanted to dog to be quiet so that I could concentrate. This time, I just was able to 'be' with the dog barking and still stay focused. It was a new moment of experience for me. Wonderful!
So, I found out that there is deeksha each Friday in my city. I am excited to be able to continue the work to provide more moments of peace within myself. I look forward to developing more knowledge with deeksha and spending time with the wonderful facilitators.
There was about 40 people in a relatively small room. We sat on the floor, on mats, on furniture, any place that we could find. I knew that I was going that my back was going to get tired either way, so I chose to sit on the furniture for at least my legs would be okay.
The session began with a little background on deeksha and the Oneness University. We watched about 15 minutes of a video program that was presented by a journalist and ended with a message from Lindsay Wagner. She shared the effect of deeksha in her life. It was simple, yet profound. She was transformed to 'see' again and found new appreciation in her familiar surroundings.
We began our process of receiving deeksha by closing our eyes, focusing on our breath and the opening ourselves to the divine power (God, Buddha, Christ, Supreme Being, etc.) There was soft, beautiful music in the background. We were just to remain open to our divine power and breathe. Each facilitator would come around the round and bless the participants by placing their hands on our heads.
I closed my eyes and opened myself up to God. I breathed and worked to focus only on my breath as my mind is always racing. I found that as I tried to concentrate, my thoughts would turn to the facilitators walking about the room. I knew that trust and removal of resistance were available to keep me from fully experiencing the process. There was not much sound so I didn't know what to expect. I began to get nervous when I realized that there was someone next to me receiving the blessing. "Uh oh, stay calm, don't shake...wait, quiet your mind, focus on your breath, don't worry about them..." This is the kind of torture that I was placing on myself before I had my first experience. Then, it happened. The person moved nearer to me. I could sense them and the lighting changed in front of my eyes. I began to breathe more conscientiously. I began to relax and then, I felt warm hands on my head. It was amazing. The heat penetrated my scalp and began to coat my body. The image in my mind began to change. I didn't see much except organic shapes. I was able to relax and focus. This lasted for about 30 seconds before the person gently removed their hands.
I experienced 3 more people laying their hands on me. Each person had a unique touch which resulted in a unique experience.
We ended the first session by sharing some personal experiences. Some people had some amazing occurrences, others had something more ordinary. I was pleased that I was soon able to quiet myself and relax into myself.
What I noticed was that I had little expectation for the outcome which left me happy in the fact that I was able to enjoy the quiet. I also realized that it felt as if my soul had peeled away from my internal body. It was as if I was swirling around inside myself.
We took a short break and began again. This time, we were to receive an experience of gratitude. I just kept picturing moments with my nieces. It caused me to smile. They always bring the most joyous moments in my life. I was now eager to receive new "hands". This time, I was relaxed and calm immediately.
I received a deeksha where the person touched my head and then moved to my face. It made me smile. That touch provokes such love in my heart. The next person actually touched my heart first and provided such a rush that I began to cry. I wasn't sure if it was due to joy or sadness. I had one single tear trickle down my face. It was powerful. I felt more open than before. I was calm. I was present. A dog began to bark. Normally, I would have wanted to dog to be quiet so that I could concentrate. This time, I just was able to 'be' with the dog barking and still stay focused. It was a new moment of experience for me. Wonderful!
So, I found out that there is deeksha each Friday in my city. I am excited to be able to continue the work to provide more moments of peace within myself. I look forward to developing more knowledge with deeksha and spending time with the wonderful facilitators.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Faster Goal Achievement
I love Steve Pavlina. He has a website named "Personal Development for Smart People". He has about 500,000 visitors to his site each month. I'm lucky if I have 5. LOL I digress. Anyway, what I love about his site, messages and podcasts is that he uses all of the methods that he presents on his site BEFORE he writes about them. Having a personal testimony is always a bonus in my book. He also writes on many different topics and introduces many people to new ideas. It's great.
One of my favorite tools that I got from Steve's site is a "30-day practice". Did you know that it takes about 28 days to make a new habit? Most of us usually are gung-ho during the first week or two and then fizzle out by the end of the third week. Hmm, if we could just stretch it out for a few more days, we might have made it a habit. What I also love about the 30-day practice is that he gives us permission to 'trash' it if it doesn't prove to be something that benefits our lives. How silly of me to think that I, an adult, needed permission to say, "No thanks." to a personal goal? Yes, it's true and I am sure that I am not the only one.
Another topic that he shares is faster goal achievement. He shares that it is easier to achieve a goal if we already identify ourselves as the person who has achieved the goal. He encourages people to brainstorm the 'side effects' of being that person.
What will be different about my life when I reach my goal? Identify the side effects.
Then, he suggests that one starts closing the distance between the side effects and where you are now.
I thought about this. When I am at my healthy weight, my persona is different, my actions are different. I hold my body differently. I exercises daily without it being a chore. I look forward to it. I crave better options. It's who I AM, not what I struggle to do. Hmm...
So, WW has been going great. I have lost almost 7 pounds since re-starting 2.5 weeks ago. I have an official weekly WI, so that's what I use as my weight. I was proud of myself for having a loss even with it being TOM. This week has been a little strange since it has been TOM. I have wanted to eat more throughout the day. Luckily, I have stayed within my points regardless of what I have eaten. That is a great feeling. That's what I love about the WW Flex Program. It allows for the flexibility that I might need during these times of the month.
My training for my half-marathon has being going okay. I am having a hard time doing my 'during-the-week' training, but my long days are no problem at all. I wonder if it has anything to do with having a clear mind and no competing priorities (free from work, commute, etc.) It's also done at my favorite time of day, mid-morning. So, my remedy has been to just do what I want during the week and get my long training in on Sunday. It is my only "MUST". It is so much more enjoyable to me. This weekend, I have a six-mile training session.
Financially, things have not been the best. Thank goodness for having my Mary Kay business otherwise I wonder if I would make it through the month. I definitely am experiencing "more month than money" syndrome. I have scaled back on all the unnecessary things in my life. I don't have satellite and haven't had it in a year. I don't eat out often. I stopped all magazine subscriptions. I just can't seem to get on top of it all. I also don't want to work just to pay bills either. I need to enjoy life too! Ugh! I am trying to figure out how I can increase my income is a smart way, pay down the bills and add to my savings/investments. That is one good thing that I am financially proud of, I do have investments that are doing well. I'll make it. I just needed to vent. I'll have to utilize Steve's faster goal achievement method to change this experience of my life. Now, what are the side effects of being financially free...?
One of my favorite tools that I got from Steve's site is a "30-day practice". Did you know that it takes about 28 days to make a new habit? Most of us usually are gung-ho during the first week or two and then fizzle out by the end of the third week. Hmm, if we could just stretch it out for a few more days, we might have made it a habit. What I also love about the 30-day practice is that he gives us permission to 'trash' it if it doesn't prove to be something that benefits our lives. How silly of me to think that I, an adult, needed permission to say, "No thanks." to a personal goal? Yes, it's true and I am sure that I am not the only one.
Another topic that he shares is faster goal achievement. He shares that it is easier to achieve a goal if we already identify ourselves as the person who has achieved the goal. He encourages people to brainstorm the 'side effects' of being that person.
What will be different about my life when I reach my goal? Identify the side effects.
Then, he suggests that one starts closing the distance between the side effects and where you are now.
I thought about this. When I am at my healthy weight, my persona is different, my actions are different. I hold my body differently. I exercises daily without it being a chore. I look forward to it. I crave better options. It's who I AM, not what I struggle to do. Hmm...
So, WW has been going great. I have lost almost 7 pounds since re-starting 2.5 weeks ago. I have an official weekly WI, so that's what I use as my weight. I was proud of myself for having a loss even with it being TOM. This week has been a little strange since it has been TOM. I have wanted to eat more throughout the day. Luckily, I have stayed within my points regardless of what I have eaten. That is a great feeling. That's what I love about the WW Flex Program. It allows for the flexibility that I might need during these times of the month.
My training for my half-marathon has being going okay. I am having a hard time doing my 'during-the-week' training, but my long days are no problem at all. I wonder if it has anything to do with having a clear mind and no competing priorities (free from work, commute, etc.) It's also done at my favorite time of day, mid-morning. So, my remedy has been to just do what I want during the week and get my long training in on Sunday. It is my only "MUST". It is so much more enjoyable to me. This weekend, I have a six-mile training session.
Financially, things have not been the best. Thank goodness for having my Mary Kay business otherwise I wonder if I would make it through the month. I definitely am experiencing "more month than money" syndrome. I have scaled back on all the unnecessary things in my life. I don't have satellite and haven't had it in a year. I don't eat out often. I stopped all magazine subscriptions. I just can't seem to get on top of it all. I also don't want to work just to pay bills either. I need to enjoy life too! Ugh! I am trying to figure out how I can increase my income is a smart way, pay down the bills and add to my savings/investments. That is one good thing that I am financially proud of, I do have investments that are doing well. I'll make it. I just needed to vent. I'll have to utilize Steve's faster goal achievement method to change this experience of my life. Now, what are the side effects of being financially free...?
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Titles are back!
My last post doesn't have a title. It's not because I didn't have one. It's because it wouldn't let me give it one. How strange. But, I see that the title function in up and running just fine.
So, I am still enjoying my WW and points program. I did find myself looking for something to graze on these last few days. What I realized is that I am about to start TOM. I was SO hungry yesterday after I got home from work, but dinner for my sister's birthday wasn't until 6 (1 hour), so I ate three random things: 1 dried mango slice, 2 crackers from a 100 cal pack and a bite of fruit. Then, I dove head first into laundry and dishes. It did the trick. Instead of blowing a whole bunch of points on snacks, feeling guilty, then missing out on a wonderful dinner, I gave myself some quick snacks and got into action. This is definitely something that I would not have done if I was not following a program. I would have snacked on large quantities of all three things and STILL had dinner. Yep. It's true. I like this tactic better and it only cost me 1 point.
At dinner at my mom's house was delicious. I planned to have ribs, rice, beans and salad. I neglected to think about birthday cake. So, I used some WPAs. I ate 11 extra points, but I had them available to me. Dinner was a success, I was satisfied and was NOT stuffed. Another meal conquered with pleasure.
On Tuesday, I was only craving ice cream and something salty and crunchy for dinner. Fortunately, I have WW Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough portion-out desserts available in my freezer for 3 points. I had one of those and a portion of Ritz Chips for 3 points as well. I was hungry after my Mary Kay meeting, so I enjoyed 1 point of honeydew melon. Gosh, the melon is SO good right now.
I am very proud of the fact that I have journaled all of my food intake using the WW e-tools program. I know that when I journal, I am successful in weight loss. I have been planning my day ahead of time the night before and packing my lunch. It creates for ease in my morning and allows me to stay on track. I love when I pack more food than needed for the day and end up leaving it at the office or taking it home for another day. I know that my eyes are still bigger than my stomach. LOL
I am already feeling "thinner" than just a week and a half ago when I started the program. I pulled out a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in a month to wear today. They are still snug, but I wanted to remind myself of the mental success that is necessary to win the physical battle. My head is in the right place and I am enjoying it. I am looking forward to more 'releasing' on the scale.
So, I am still enjoying my WW and points program. I did find myself looking for something to graze on these last few days. What I realized is that I am about to start TOM. I was SO hungry yesterday after I got home from work, but dinner for my sister's birthday wasn't until 6 (1 hour), so I ate three random things: 1 dried mango slice, 2 crackers from a 100 cal pack and a bite of fruit. Then, I dove head first into laundry and dishes. It did the trick. Instead of blowing a whole bunch of points on snacks, feeling guilty, then missing out on a wonderful dinner, I gave myself some quick snacks and got into action. This is definitely something that I would not have done if I was not following a program. I would have snacked on large quantities of all three things and STILL had dinner. Yep. It's true. I like this tactic better and it only cost me 1 point.
At dinner at my mom's house was delicious. I planned to have ribs, rice, beans and salad. I neglected to think about birthday cake. So, I used some WPAs. I ate 11 extra points, but I had them available to me. Dinner was a success, I was satisfied and was NOT stuffed. Another meal conquered with pleasure.
On Tuesday, I was only craving ice cream and something salty and crunchy for dinner. Fortunately, I have WW Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough portion-out desserts available in my freezer for 3 points. I had one of those and a portion of Ritz Chips for 3 points as well. I was hungry after my Mary Kay meeting, so I enjoyed 1 point of honeydew melon. Gosh, the melon is SO good right now.
I am very proud of the fact that I have journaled all of my food intake using the WW e-tools program. I know that when I journal, I am successful in weight loss. I have been planning my day ahead of time the night before and packing my lunch. It creates for ease in my morning and allows me to stay on track. I love when I pack more food than needed for the day and end up leaving it at the office or taking it home for another day. I know that my eyes are still bigger than my stomach. LOL
I am already feeling "thinner" than just a week and a half ago when I started the program. I pulled out a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in a month to wear today. They are still snug, but I wanted to remind myself of the mental success that is necessary to win the physical battle. My head is in the right place and I am enjoying it. I am looking forward to more 'releasing' on the scale.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Four is a magic number...this weekend at least. I am very happy to report that I lost 4.6 lbs during my first week on Weight Watchers. I have been journaling my food intake and finding that my choices are leaving me satisfied AND experiencing weight loss.
During the WW meeting, the discussion was about plateaus and what truly constitutes a plateau. A weight loss plateau is when you are doing everything "right" and the scale is not moving. I have been here. It was miserable. I actually had a plateau that lasted six months. I finally realized that I was going at my weight loss "too hard" and found that by easing up, the weight started coming off again.
Some of the suggestions for breaking the plateau in WW are:
During the WW meeting, the discussion was about plateaus and what truly constitutes a plateau. A weight loss plateau is when you are doing everything "right" and the scale is not moving. I have been here. It was miserable. I actually had a plateau that lasted six months. I finally realized that I was going at my weight loss "too hard" and found that by easing up, the weight started coming off again.
Some of the suggestions for breaking the plateau in WW are:
- Switch from Flex to Core (or vice versa)--this allows your mind and body to get different types of foods and gives your brain the ability to experience the "new"
- Increase your activity--Some people do the same thing day in and out. Your body adapts and makes it more difficult to experience a loss. That's why I love programs like TTMembers where you continue to grow your program as you grow in strength and ability.
- Try new foods
- Chill out!
The leader, Linda, shared this funny and insightfully quote on advice
"Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." --Erica Jong
I also did 4 miles on Sunday during our 'long' run. We really did a walk/run session. The time to complete was 56 minutes. I really wanted to maintain a 4.0 mph average time. Mission Accomplished. Last night, I was pretty sore so I had Matt give me a massage. He ended with some chi work. It felt like I had Icy Hot on my back. It was incredible. He had to "remove" some energy because it was too warm. I told him that I have a "magician" for a boyfriend. He laughed.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Ooooohhm...
Sitting at my desk, enjoy some cantaloupe (I love melon.), looking forward to lunch with my friend/co-worker at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. It is hot here, but as I always say, "It's never too hot for soup...It's never too cold for ice cream." It was hot here yesterday. 100 degrees hot and I enjoyed a bowl of Taco soup with a Smart Ones chicken quesadilla and a small bowl of salad for dinner. It was yummy.
I am dropping off her re-order and showing her the new goodies. One of the new goodies is our body collections. I am wearing our lotus and bamboo collection today. Here is what the advertising says: The blue lotus flower and majestic bamboo inspire this collection. Breathe in the clean, crisp scent. Each of the products contains antioxidant-rich extracts of blue lotus an
d passion flower to help shield skin from damaging free radicals. And carefully selected ingredients nurture your skin to help keep it healthy-looking and beautiful.
d passion flower to help shield skin from damaging free radicals. And carefully selected ingredients nurture your skin to help keep it healthy-looking and beautiful.Let me just say that it smells so clean and FRESH. It is so light and understated. Matt didn't know that I had it on and said, "Wow! You smell great." I love scents and often wear my favorite Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (which he loves), but never gave me the same reaction.
I have a couple of models that I will be working with this weekend. It will be a lot of fun.
This weekend is my first official weigh-in (WI) for Weight Watchers (WW). If I WI tomorrow, it will be for 5 days, so not a full week. I plan on being a regular Saturday morning attendee unless my schedule does not allow for it. I am excited to see my progress. I took a sneak peek at it showed a 3 pound loss and put me in a new "decade".
Last night, I just started reading "Time Traps" by Todd Duncan. Within the first few pages, I had a feeling that this book was different. It is about how much time we waste doing unnecessary things. I'll let you know what I think after I am done. It looks like a quick read. Hopefully, I can get through it this weekend.
This weekend, I have my long run/walk for my half-marathon training. Matt already did his regular workout today, but still has his long training on Sunday. I hope that we can do it together. I am going to squeeze my training in before meeting with my client.
It's good to be here today.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Proud as A Peacock
I am so proud of myself for checking off some major items from my "to-do" list. I went to my first Weight Watchers meeting and completed my e-tools information. I purchased my shoes for my half-marathon training and performed my first scheduled workout (3 miles). I am in the process of getting the last major item completed: my home office. Yikes it was terrible. Now, it feels decent. Soon, it will be perfect!
I have a closet in the office that needs to be purged. There are old sweaters, pullovers and jackets. I probably only wear one or 2 items, the rest I will donate. Freed-up space!!
So, going back to WW was great for me. I know that success is mine as long as I stay mindful of my actions. I weighed in and it was not good. At least I didn't gain it ALL back. LOL
The past day and a half have been full of food shopping and planning. It is still fun for me to do all this stuff. I can't wait for my first weigh-in. I know that it will be much better than yesterday!
Off to complete my list...
I have a closet in the office that needs to be purged. There are old sweaters, pullovers and jackets. I probably only wear one or 2 items, the rest I will donate. Freed-up space!!
So, going back to WW was great for me. I know that success is mine as long as I stay mindful of my actions. I weighed in and it was not good. At least I didn't gain it ALL back. LOL
The past day and a half have been full of food shopping and planning. It is still fun for me to do all this stuff. I can't wait for my first weigh-in. I know that it will be much better than yesterday!
Off to complete my list...
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