A New Quest

I am on a quest to find my healthy body, my healthy eating habits , and my healthy physical activity. I think I have explored this many times before, at times successful – other times not to be spoken of. But I want to succeed this time. I want my results to be permanent, not another quick fix or temporary patch. So I am telling the world my story and my dream, I am making myself accountable. I am not different from any other person who wants to lose weight. I have my excuses, my reasons why I am where I am right now. Does any of it really matter? I think some it matters. No it shouldn’t be an excuse, but it does matter. I have and still struggle with a sickness that inhibits my body’s ability to be healthy. But I’m tired of it controlling me and hindering me from being where I want to be in the physical aspect of my body.


One day, my health will be normal, so why should I wait until then, why not start the healthy habits now? I ask myself that today, Is my health a 5 minute problem, a 5 hour problem, a 5 day problem or a 5 year problem? Well if you know the story, if its anything less than a 5 year problem, then there’s no need to stress or worry profusely about anything that will not even exist or be thought of a week from now. I encourage you to use that guide when problems arise. I have unfortunately been dealing with a lot of 5 year problems/situations, so they are very worth my time and energy.
Trying to stay on track- We’ll I am disappointed at the fact that I’ve joined this Biggest Loser competition with my job and I have to admit that I haven’t been holding up my end of the stick with my team. We are at a halfway mark and I’m looking back and not seeing a single change in my weight. I’ve given up on completing the challenges so far, I haven’t used the resources available, but worst of all I have disappointed myself. I told myself 3 weeks ago when one of my teammates was diagnosed with Leukemia, that I would try harder since they had to unexpectedly drop from the competition. But I’ve only failed at my attempts.

So I know what I need to do, I know that I can start right here right now. With one step, one glass of water, one fruit or vegetable, and one word of encouragement to get on the right track. So what happens now?? Well I will updating my blog with mostly everything I am doing to complete my quest. You will hear my most intimate struggles, my successes, my good times and my bad. I challenge myself based off my own goals and timeline to complete this by September 25th, my Birthday. I don’t want to celebrate another year disappointed at my failures, looking back at myself and knowing that I haven’t even taken the effort to make the improvements.

I have wondered so often, how can we dedicate so many long hours to working a job, taking care of our kids, our families and friends, and putting ourselves last on the list. Without putting yourself and your health first, there is no way you can enjoy the long term effects of all the other things in your life.

So it has been a treacherous week with my health and only God knows what the future will bring, but putting all that aside and keeping faith in His plan, I move on to what is in my control. I will start by drinking one gallon of water a day- you heard me 1 Gallon(128 ounces)! Yes, it’s said that on average our bodies need at least 64 oz to function properly, but who’s average? Not me….A better figure is to drink half of your body weight. Ex. If your 180lbs- drink 90 ounces of water per day. I want to exceed that, it’s not hard to accomplish. I found a half gallon size bottle at Walmart that I can carry to work and only have to fill up twice. I challenge you do the same. I’m aiming for a gallon a day and I’ll let you know how that goes in a few days. I’m thinking frequent trips to the ladies room……Wish me luck and success!

Rest in Peace Gary Coleman

Ok, so I had to blog this one. I usually don’t voice my opinion on topics that everyone else is voicing their opinion on, but this one has be put out there. I’m very disappointed at the news I hear surrounding Gary Coleman death. God bless his soul and may he rest in peace. Why is it with every positive thing that is said about a person, there has to be a negative? I pulled this news alert I got from my local news station.




Gary Coleman, the child star of the smash 1970s TV sitcom ``Diff'rent Strokes'' whose later career was marred by medical and legal problems, has died after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42.


Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank says life support was terminated and Coleman died at 12:05 p.m. MDT.


Coleman, with his sparkling eyes and perfect comic timing, became a star after ``Diff'rent Strokes'' debuted in 1978. He played the younger brother in a pair of African-American siblings adopted by a wealthy white man.


His popularity faded when the show ended after six seasons on NBC and two on ABC.


He suffered continuing ill health from the kidney disease that stunted his growth and had a host of legal problems in recent years.


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Host of legal problems……… well I don’t know much about what they are, and I’m not going to spend my time researching. All I need to know is that he was a sick person and could his legal problems which are due to his serious health condition that cost money to take care each and every day of his life have possibly caused him to run into financial issues? My first thought would be yes and I’ll leave it there. He was a sick man and it was beyond his control the way he was born and the health issues he was consumed with. So let’s celebrate that fact that he brought and showcased great and memorable times in the entertainment business and I’ll leave it at that! Stay positive.

Just One of Dem Days

Wow, I have been so uninterested lately in blogging. Not only am I slacking on my own blogging, but I am so slacking on even reading other blogs.
I think I'm blogged out.
At least for a while.
I hope to be back strong after a little break.
I think we all deserve a break right?
I can't believe its Saturday, I actually try to avoid the computer on this day, but it's just one of them days where I'm all caught up on my reality shows, kids are napping, my dear is busy, and I didn't have anything better to do.
I'm meeting with my peoples tonight so we can get the show rolling on the book club.
Maybe that's where all my energy went...? Well I think its all worth it.
Anyways gotta go, I'll be blogging again soon!

The Lovely Things in Life - Week 13

I have been doing a lot of thinking lately, my mind is everywhere. I haven't had the desire to blog lately. I do congratulate myself for 5 strong months or maybe 4, the last one has been sluggish. For now, I'll just be thankful, thankful for all the many blessings- big and small that have came into my life lately. Until next time-have a great weekend and I'll be back hopefully stronger than ever!

The Lovely Things in Life - Week 11 & 12

I was just asking myself do I want to continue this feature? I guess there's no reason to give up. Just no inspiration going on right now that worth keeping track of. I do like how I can go back over my previous posts relating to this feature and cherish and look forward to some of those similiar moments. I have been doing a lot of networking lately, and continuing to work on my club, I'm heading in the right direction. I hope you are too! Have a wonderful weekend with an outlook of a great week ahead!

Time Management

I'm back! Not that I was gone for long, but a week can be considered that for most. I didn't update my weekly feature, but who's keeping track!?, this Friday will be before you know it. I have been busy lately, working on the planning and launching of my book club this summer. Its been fun networking with so many people, collecting such good ideas, getting wonderful feedback, and of course all the research, business and technical work. Add this in to my normal to-do activites and figure out why I still have time for other things. its a simple math equation. 24 hours in day-24 hours of normal everyday activities-2 hours of extra planning and extracurricular activites = -26 hours. So has my day extended? or is there an equation missing from the problem? I've obviously been slacking in other areas to make up. But I have a goal, a goal to figure out how to incorporate more me and/or extra-curricular activity time into my busy schedule. I am trying to figure out how to prioritize, how to do all the things it takes to be and remain a healthy, happy mom of 2 children, wife, family member to many, friend, and employee. I know it has to be possible although I've been discouraged many times. I expect the obstacles, but for the most part, I know it can be achieved. Any suggestions?

Sarah