This is going to be a post about what I want to get this year.
http://www.fitbit.com/product
I want the above product because one of the things I want to do this year is get healthier, and well this thing is cool!!!
http://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/ladies/miles-ladies-black.html
I want these, because they look they have more toe room then my current pair of vivo barefoot shoes.
http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MC966LL/A?select=select&product=MC966LL%2FA
I hope to be able to afford one of these with what is left of my school money next year, but honestly with this one I think I'm pissing in a cup with a hole in the bottom.
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/
Now that I'm getting back into exercising one of these would be awesome when I am not running on a treadmill indoors.
These are all high dollar items, that I may or may not get to own this year. Heres hoping though right?
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Forever Friends.
Sometimes you forget how fortunate you are. Sometimes it takes talking to someone that isn't as lucky as you, to realize that you have it as good as you do. I have a husband that loves me for me. One doesn't bitch about that fact that he pays the bills, and so he makes the rules. I have a partner, someone that meets me halfway in just about ever aspect of our lives together. I don't want for much, and what I do want for I'm willing to be patient and wait for. There is food in the fridge, freezer and cabinets and I don't wonder where my next meal will come from. To say the least our family is blessed. Yes, sometimes we struggle there will always be times when things are tight. Even when things are tight, they aren't so tight that we have to go without a meal. Times like these I'm grateful for, it's important to not take for granted the things that others might not have. It's hard to slow down and just be happy with what we have.
I'm thankful for one particular friend that has been there for me since we met without fail. We've had times where we don't talk much, but she's always been there. Supported me no matter what my choices were, and told me I was beautiful when I doubted it. I have but a few best friends, she is one of my very best. If she needed me for anything, I'd be there in a heartbeat cause I know if I needed her and she could she'd do the same for me.
I think I need to plan a visit to see her soon. She seems to need someone now more then ever.
I'm thankful for one particular friend that has been there for me since we met without fail. We've had times where we don't talk much, but she's always been there. Supported me no matter what my choices were, and told me I was beautiful when I doubted it. I have but a few best friends, she is one of my very best. If she needed me for anything, I'd be there in a heartbeat cause I know if I needed her and she could she'd do the same for me.
I think I need to plan a visit to see her soon. She seems to need someone now more then ever.
The Quest for Physical Fitness.
The quest for physical fitness has begun. It's been almost 17 months since I had my last baby and still I struggle with losing the last 15lbs. So today I started exercising again. I mean really exercising, like an hour and 15mins of walking/running. Burned 448 calories, and I'm counting the calories I eat. I'm bound and determined to lose this weight. I'm eating good for me food. I'm striving to drink enough water. Goal is 75oz a day, though I've mentioned that before in this blog, since it's this weeks small change I'm doing it every day, and will continue to do so.
Next week on top of exercising 3 days a week, I'll be working on the next small goal. Which from the title of the next chapter is sleep related. So not only will I be continuing to drink lots of water, and exercising, I'll be focusing on sleep as well.
Oh the joys of hopeful progress?
Next week on top of exercising 3 days a week, I'll be working on the next small goal. Which from the title of the next chapter is sleep related. So not only will I be continuing to drink lots of water, and exercising, I'll be focusing on sleep as well.
Oh the joys of hopeful progress?
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Goals and Impatience.
Working towards something is a process. As impatient as I am about stuff I need to realize that the changes I want won't happen overnight. Day by day, change by change I need to just stay focused on making the new changes habits instead of just a fad. I'm not trying to change the world, just me and how I feel. Being vegan is easy for me, the ONLY animal product I miss is cheese, but I don't miss it enough to go back to eating it. If there is one thing that our holiday travels taught me is that I can't eat all the stuff I was eating. That the diet change I had made before we traveled was working, and that I needed to go back to that. I have, and am happier and feel better. So part of my goal this year is to stick with being vegan even when we travel. This may sound easy, but it's easier said then done. It is going to require planning and packing of healthy foods and snacks that I can eat while we are away. I'm determined to do it though, and I think that determination is going to make it easier to do it.
I'm on day 4 of drinking more water. When I say more water I mean going from drinking maybe a glass or two to drinking 75oz of water a day. Two out of 3 days I've met my goal. I had one day where I was maybe 24oz short. Today is a new day and I'm confident that I will meet todays goal as well. I've been up 2 hours now, and am enjoying my second cup of coffee. After this cup is gone I start drinking water. I will then drink 8oz of water every hour most every hour until 8pm tonight.
Next week's small change goal focuses on sleep. I haven't read that chapter yet because I don't want to get overwhelmed thinking too far ahead. I started early though last night I was in bed by 8:30pm, and I actually fell asleep. I feel pretty good after getting a decent amount of sleep. Made spinach and chive cornmeal pancakes and gimme lean "sausage" patties. So now that I've eaten my quest for water drinking has begun. Two 8oz bottles down, the third started 8 more to go.
Something has occurred to me, if someone doesn't refill the same bottle and uses a new bottle of store bought water each time drinking water could cost money. Thank you filter on the fridge?
So as the baby goes off and plays on her own I try and create a game plan for finding time to eventually vacuum.
I'm on day 4 of drinking more water. When I say more water I mean going from drinking maybe a glass or two to drinking 75oz of water a day. Two out of 3 days I've met my goal. I had one day where I was maybe 24oz short. Today is a new day and I'm confident that I will meet todays goal as well. I've been up 2 hours now, and am enjoying my second cup of coffee. After this cup is gone I start drinking water. I will then drink 8oz of water every hour most every hour until 8pm tonight.
Next week's small change goal focuses on sleep. I haven't read that chapter yet because I don't want to get overwhelmed thinking too far ahead. I started early though last night I was in bed by 8:30pm, and I actually fell asleep. I feel pretty good after getting a decent amount of sleep. Made spinach and chive cornmeal pancakes and gimme lean "sausage" patties. So now that I've eaten my quest for water drinking has begun. Two 8oz bottles down, the third started 8 more to go.
Something has occurred to me, if someone doesn't refill the same bottle and uses a new bottle of store bought water each time drinking water could cost money. Thank you filter on the fridge?
So as the baby goes off and plays on her own I try and create a game plan for finding time to eventually vacuum.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Lasting Change for the Better.
With each new year we are presented with the opportunity to start a new. We can either continue to do things the same that we've always done them, or we can choose to change. Most years like the majority of Americans I make resolutions to change, but sadly I usually fail. I fail to achieve lasting change. I refuse to allow 2012 to be yet another year that I say I'm going to change stuff, and don't. So since this is the first day of the first week of the next year, I've decided to post and document exactly what my plans are regarding change for 2012. Instead of making one big goal I'm committing to 52 small goals a new one each week in hopes of ending out 2012 a happier healthier me!
This weeks goal water consumption. Each day I will be drinking half of my body weight in ounces of water. So far today has been a success!
In addition to my weekly goals I intend to lose the weight from this last baby. I'm hoping with my weekly changes the weight will come off without much additional effort. Another of my goals is to stay completely vegan all year. The only time I see that being difficult is when we travel away from home. It is nearly impossible to do this when the only options around are not vegan. So heres the goal for that, making sure I provide myself with healthy vegan options while on the road. Pack fruits, veggies and stuff for salads that way I do have a choice on what I put in my body.
That's really it, stay tuned for each weeks progress and new goal. Making 2012 about change and change for the better. I can't wait to see what this year hold for me!!
This weeks goal water consumption. Each day I will be drinking half of my body weight in ounces of water. So far today has been a success!
In addition to my weekly goals I intend to lose the weight from this last baby. I'm hoping with my weekly changes the weight will come off without much additional effort. Another of my goals is to stay completely vegan all year. The only time I see that being difficult is when we travel away from home. It is nearly impossible to do this when the only options around are not vegan. So heres the goal for that, making sure I provide myself with healthy vegan options while on the road. Pack fruits, veggies and stuff for salads that way I do have a choice on what I put in my body.
That's really it, stay tuned for each weeks progress and new goal. Making 2012 about change and change for the better. I can't wait to see what this year hold for me!!
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