Monday, June 14, 2010
A New Quest continued
So I know I haven't been updating this blog lately on the progress of my new quest, but I can say that I am still on track. I have slowed down with the water, but I pick it back up whenever I feel myself slipping. I have my ups and downs with remembering to take my meds and vitamins. I have to constantly pray for encouragement and motivation-I cannot do this alone. I am proud to say through all my ups and downs that I have lost another 2lbs! I know that I can contribute this to the summer months of less eating and more physical activity, but the long run will show how much effort I am really putting in. I am now adding another factor into my quest to maximize my success. I will walk the stairs at work-3 times per day-thats 7 flights per time. I know this is logical because it only takes 5 minutes per time and who doesn't have 15 minutes scattered throughout there day to find time for themselves? I hope you also are seeing success in your quest too! Wish me luck that I will stay motivated to keep this up.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Blog Changes
I'm not sure if any other bloggers noticed, but there are some new design changes available and as you can see my blog is undergoinging some of those changes. Sorry for the unreadable content as times, I'm trying to get it right and of course I didn't back-up my template. I love the new features by the way!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated
Treat others the way you want to be treated is not only a common quote or the “golden rule”, but a major part of our lives. This relates to every relationship including your family, friends, strangers and enemies. I have come to find out how important this is in everyday situations. Most often we don’t realize how we come off to others; we may think that our actions aren’t being felt by others. We are all emotional human beings - we deserve for our feelings to be taken into consideration and to be respected. We all need to understand what effect our actions have on the lives of others. We need to be able to imagine ourselves in the other person's place on the receiving end of the action. Treating people morally should come from the inside, you shouldn’t do it because it looks good or you’re trying to make an impression. Think about it, would you want someone to act like your friend because you know a specific person or have a common tie, but deep inside they rather not have your friendship? Take this time and think about how you treat the people surrounded by you most often- you family and friends. Are you sure that you’re absolutely OK with the actions you perform, with the conversations you have? Are you unknowingly offensive or disrespectful with the things or say or do? Would you mind being treated in those ways? Would you not feel hurt or rejected by those actions? If you find that these questions have sparked some thoughts about your actions, then perhaps you need to reestablish yourself with the golden rule
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Rocks and Heels
Lets just say, they don't go together. Sticks and stones not only break your bones, but your heels too. A too cute pair of heels that I've worn for the first time are now history. I am still heart broken at this. Why me?? Why did I have to walk thru the gravel parking lot and stand in the long line at Wet Willies? Why did I have to put my heels through so much pain and suffering. I'll miss you, but I must move on.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The Beginning......
As easy as it sounds, the harder it is. We I've been on the gallon a day for a few days now and OMG- I didn't know it would be so hard. If you've tried this too, I'm sure you and the restroom have become very fond of one another by now. I've read that the frequent trips should wear off after a few days. I can't wait! I can admit that this has helped with eating smaller portions and staying fuller longer. I try to get mines in before 5 pm everyday and anything after that is extra.
I've decided also now that my treacherous week with the Md's are over for now...I will start to take all my medicines and vitamins everyday like I should. I know your probably wondering well what kind of meds is she taking?
I have to take a required med every morning before I start my day, Vitamin D is also necessity, my multi-vitamin One-A-Day Weight Smart, Vitamin B-12, & Fiber Caplets.
Adding this into my plan will be a hassle to begin with but in the long run should get me off most of these meds. I must take my required med every morning after getting out of bed, I can then not eat or drink anything for another hour. With my breakfast I will take my Multi vitamin, vitamin D and B-12. With lunch I will take my Fiber caplet and then again at dinner the fiber caplet.
All of this will be vital in getting to the ultimate goal and without it or skipping it will only keep me on the path I'm on, so here is another challenge that I must stay on.
As you should see, I am slowly incorporating piece by piece on to my ultimate goal, I've tried to go hard and do it all at once in the past and fell into the same trap of no success, so it doesn't hurt to take it easy if you want to stay on the right path.
Now its time for you to add in that next piece, it may differ from mines but it remains an vital piece. Wish me luck and the same for you.
BTW- I have lost 3 lbs since Monday May 24th.
I've decided also now that my treacherous week with the Md's are over for now...I will start to take all my medicines and vitamins everyday like I should. I know your probably wondering well what kind of meds is she taking?
I have to take a required med every morning before I start my day, Vitamin D is also necessity, my multi-vitamin One-A-Day Weight Smart, Vitamin B-12, & Fiber Caplets.
Adding this into my plan will be a hassle to begin with but in the long run should get me off most of these meds. I must take my required med every morning after getting out of bed, I can then not eat or drink anything for another hour. With my breakfast I will take my Multi vitamin, vitamin D and B-12. With lunch I will take my Fiber caplet and then again at dinner the fiber caplet.
All of this will be vital in getting to the ultimate goal and without it or skipping it will only keep me on the path I'm on, so here is another challenge that I must stay on.
As you should see, I am slowly incorporating piece by piece on to my ultimate goal, I've tried to go hard and do it all at once in the past and fell into the same trap of no success, so it doesn't hurt to take it easy if you want to stay on the right path.
Now its time for you to add in that next piece, it may differ from mines but it remains an vital piece. Wish me luck and the same for you.
BTW- I have lost 3 lbs since Monday May 24th.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
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!
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!
Friday, May 28, 2010
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.
For more information, tune to 1110 AM, 99.3 FM, listen online or visit wbt.com
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.
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.
For more information, tune to 1110 AM, 99.3 FM, listen online or visit wbt.com
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.
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