Now that I’m back on a regular work-out routine, I’ve been thinking about how I’d really like to kick things up a notch and start (once again) a running program. I’d love to run a 5k when I’m home this year- and since I get so easily distracted while running and lose my focus- I’m thinking that a ipod touch nano would be perfect. I could listen to music while running and it would give me something else to focus on other than hearing my breathing and realizing just how out of breath I’m getting. It’s a big hurdle- because right now I can’t even imagine running 5k, but it’s one that is doable if I do the work.
June 19, 2012
Absent?
I know- it seems like I’ve just fallen off the planet and gone MIA- but really nothing could be further from the truth. My ‘online’ presence may be a little scarce at the moment, but I have been spending time up front and present in my ‘offline’ life. Much has been going on and in between social gatherings and cupcake orders, I’ve also been spending time daily getting back into the fitness groove.
It took me a long time to finally have that ‘ah ha’ moment and break through what was holding me back- but it happened and I’m kicking bootay and taking names along the way.
Life is good. Oh and before you think I’ve given up the ghost on being ‘grateful’- I haven’t at all. I’ve been sharing daily on Facebook, but I do need to be more diligent about sharing here.
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May 23, 2012
Moving Right Along
Here we are 10 days later and my headcold turned into sinusitis- I ended up at the doc a week ago and left armed with antibiotics to take daily. I finished those yesterday, and while I’m feeling much better, I’m still not feeling the way I ‘should’. For a few days there- I really let it annoy me- after all I have things to do- important things and being sick is keeping me from it.
Guess what? Getting frustrated and annoyed didn’t change what was- I was still sick, and fighting against it didn’t change the reality of it. So I decided to just let go- and just go with things. Last night, I was coughing and annoyed and tonight- I’m feeling a lot better. Still not where I need to be, but I’m getting there. I’m looking forward to getting back to the everyday things of life- but in the meantime I’m just doing what I can and accepting that this is where I’m supposed to be right now in this moment. It is what it is.. and fighting against it won’t change it.
So what I am doing is watching Life Class with Oprah. If you haven’t seen it- you should visit Oprah.com and check it out because it’s definitely worth your time. Today’s was a live stream with Iylana Vanzant. I’ve been a fan of hers for years- so it’s great to see her and Oprah working together again.
One of the quotes they shared was “Whenever you argue against reality- you will suffer.” – Byron Katie
That was a proverbial lightbulb moment for me today- because I was arguing with the reality of being sick last night- and I have caught myself time and time again arguing against the reality of many things- all in vain. I’m sure I will need a reminder of this again in the future- but for today- I get it and I’ll just keep moving right along and being grateful where I am- instead of fighting reality.
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May 13, 2012
There ARE Worse Things
I’ve been feeling on top of the world lately- I’m happy and content. I do find myself feeling a little irritated with the fact that I’ve come down with a head cold. I don’t ‘feel’ horrible, but I don’t feel good. It’s frustrating because I don’t feel like doing all the things I would like to do, and since I was JUST really sick a while back- I am not happy that I started sniffling and sneezing Friday.
I know it’s part weather and I honestly believe that part of it is because my immune system was low after being sick the weeks before. There are much worse things- and I’m grateful that it isn’t serious. But it still annoys me. It’s slowing down my productivity. I have to keep remembering- there are worse things.
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April 14, 2012
Allergy Woes
Last night I went to bed far later than I should have. I was catching up on a show that a friend told me about and even though it was not knock-your-socks-off good, it was silly and light-hearted, which happened to be just the mindless television that I needed. I fell asleep reading a Nora Roberts book on my Kindle- and at some point during the night- I turned it off and tucked it under the pillow it was resting on. Marcel had the night shift- which meant I was home alone and no snoring to wake me.
This morning when I awakened, I had a pounding headache- and I also noticed my eyes were watery and blurry. Welcome to Spring- I’ve been noticing an excess of pollen and it appears from the nausea and headache that I’ve had most of the day- that it has found my nose and sinus cavities. I consider it the price of having beautiful weather and the gorgeous flowers that Spring gives us, although I do recall grumbling this morning when I woke up with that pounding feeling in my head.
Over the course of today- I’ve been busy and the headache has waxed and waned. It’s also left me feeling exhausted, which may actually mean an early bedtime for me tonight- That remains to be seen.
Starting next week- I’m going to start getting up an hour earlier each day. I’d like to make it even earlier- but I’ll try a little at a time until I get there. I want to start training for a 5k- and I know that in order to do so- I need to schedule some work out time- and not make it hit and miss the way it has been. I know I can do it- and I plan to run my first 5k this year. It’s been on my ‘list’ for a few years now and it’s time to make it happen.
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January 17, 2012
Whew!
As I mentioned before- I’m working on getting back in a routine of getting regular exercise, and while I don’t think I’ll ever ‘love’ it- I do love the feeling that I get after doing it- (notice I didn’t say during) and since starting back up- I’ve asked myself several times how I could have let myself get away from regular exercise, because I really DO feel better and I know my body thanks me. We only get one chance and one body- so I’m trying to be more conscious in taking care of it.
With all that being said- I didn’t realize how out of shape I’d gotten over the past year from not doing regular exercise. The past few days I’ve been regularly walking and I’m back on the elliptical and I’m feeling it. I usually alternate between the two- but yesterday and today I did both and tonight I’m absolutely beat! I had a lot of other things around the house to get done- and I was happy to sit down and just be done with having to move today.
I can tell that my body needs a day of rest- so tomorrow will be one of my ‘no exercise’ days for this week. I’ll admit I’m looking forward to giving my body a rest.. There’s definitely such a thing as too much of a good thing..
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December 5, 2011
Taking Time
One thing I’ve noticed about myself this year is that I have not taken the time to do things the way I should be doing them. I know- that may not make a lot of sense, but what has happened is that so many things have happened and have been going on- that I have just trudged forward without really taking the time to process what needs to be processed, plus I’ve forgotten to take some time for myself to take care of ‘me’ and I can see that it’s taken a toll.
2010 was a really bad year for me but I thought after taking a little time at the beginning of the year to work through a few things that I was ok- The truth is- I still wasn’t where I needed to be in many ways- and it has shown in a lot of things- including my weight- I’ve gained 10 pounds this year, and while I’m not happy about it- It has made me realize tha I need to take a closer look at myself and what’s going on around me- and why I’m struggling with some things that are outside of my control.
I feel tired on so many levels- and uninspired- even though great things are happening in my life. I know that it’s time to really take time and think about me.. and get back on track. I can do it- The first thing is going to be to dedicate more time to writing and doing more things that I love- and not just my business stuff- but exercise and keeping my body and mind healthy.
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October 31, 2011
Operation Health
I mentioned a few posts back that I was really going to try to start getting back to health and making better choices- I’ve gained 10 pounds this year- and I know why. I am trying to start making little changes that will add up to bigger ones, but not doing everything at once because I think it will be overwhelming with everything that’s going on outside of that at the moment.
So far so good- I’ve not been doing everything perfectly- but I’m doing much better than I was, which means I’m making progress- I’m happy about that. I still have a way to go before I get back 100% on board to making all the right choices- but I am getting there. My body is important and it’s time I started treating it so again.
October 1, 2011
Mom’s- the Best Doctors
Even though I’m the ripe ‘young’ age of 44, I am one of those people who always want their mother when they’re feeling bad. It has been great having mom and diddy here- and mom seems to know when I’m feeling a little under the weather or hormonal (obviously she knows me well) and always offers some sort of motherly advice. It makes me think that some of the best Pediatrician Jobs are probably held by none other than Doctor Mom.
What about you- Do you want your mom when you are feeling under the weather, or do you want to be left alone?
I’m sure I haven’t said it often enough- but Thanks Mom!
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September 25, 2011
Food, Food and More Food
That could be the story of my life lately- FOOD, FOOD and MORE FOOD! There are days (like today) when I see photos of myself and I feel so disappointed with the fact that I haven’t reached my goal yet in terms of weight loss. I also know this is because I’m not doing the work and the fact that I have allowed everyday stress and pressure to get the better of me, which has resulted in less than stellar food choices. I own that fact- but for some reason it seems to be more than a matter of ‘just doing it’– my brain seems to be short circuited. I know – it sounds crazy, but it’s true. That’s how I feel at the moment.
I came across a picture of myself the other day- one that I had in my address book as a reminder of where I don’t want to be again- and while I look nothing like that anymore- I still see myself has having a way to go. It will come- I know it will and I also know I’ve got to stop being so hard on myself- but I also need to reel in the reigns that is my life and start working through all that’s happening in my grey matter.
Right now- there is fun to be had with mom and diddy- so the best I can do is try to make healthier choices- and skip the chocolate.
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