New Year --
Been thinking about what has been and what will be and have decided the word for the year will be Unencumbered.
Obviously, I have not been a champion of consistency in recording my thoughts and controlling my "goal" actions, I decided it might be time to look at things that seem to weigh me down and then make an effort to set them aside and go on.
Partially I was amazed that cleaning out the bookcases made me feel so much better. I had been planning on doing it for several months and when I would have time then I was too weary to act. Pitiful part of the story is that it really only took a couple of hours and I feel remarkably accomplished.
What other actions could bring about the same state of being?
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Friday
Optimism still reigns supreme and I was alert and happy when I was driving over to the P.T. time at Jan's. Interesting summer as it was overcast and raining when I got there.
60 minutes later and rid of 2 gallons of sweat I felt like a noodle. We did several of the Wed. activities and added several more. I am most challenged by the tricep weight lift behind my head and trying not to knock myself out with the weight.
Speaking of weights - I foolishly thought that I would be working my way up to 8-10 pounds by Dec but Bryan has me using 6 - 8 pounders all ready, They are a challenge but I think I should see some results.
The rest of the day went pretty well but I feel some extra fatigue -- could be the exercise, could be getting up at 4:30 am. Took a 4 - 5:30 nap and then was asleep by 10:30. May have to get a clue and go to bed at 9:00. (Am fighting these ideas as I still want my summer mindset.
60 minutes later and rid of 2 gallons of sweat I felt like a noodle. We did several of the Wed. activities and added several more. I am most challenged by the tricep weight lift behind my head and trying not to knock myself out with the weight.
Speaking of weights - I foolishly thought that I would be working my way up to 8-10 pounds by Dec but Bryan has me using 6 - 8 pounders all ready, They are a challenge but I think I should see some results.
The rest of the day went pretty well but I feel some extra fatigue -- could be the exercise, could be getting up at 4:30 am. Took a 4 - 5:30 nap and then was asleep by 10:30. May have to get a clue and go to bed at 9:00. (Am fighting these ideas as I still want my summer mindset.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
A New Beginning
Well - resolutions need to be made and broken but every once in a while you realize that you have to really exert yourself to get somewhere.
Today was my first morning with a personal trainer. He arrived at 4:55 am and led me through a series of warm ups, core exercises and then weight activities for an hour. I am completely a beginner with the core strength between a miniature marshmallow and a piece of cooked spaghetti but Bryan was encouraging and optimistic. I was surprised that he had me using 6 and 8 pound weights, plus this bell ball thing.
After he left, Jet and I made the 2.2 mile circle walk. She mentioned that we had not done this in a while -- it took some effort and she just glanced over at the 2 big rabbits we saw at the 1.75 mile mark and nodded. No effort to chase at all. Well soon they will be in mortal danger as we build up our strength.
Today was my first morning with a personal trainer. He arrived at 4:55 am and led me through a series of warm ups, core exercises and then weight activities for an hour. I am completely a beginner with the core strength between a miniature marshmallow and a piece of cooked spaghetti but Bryan was encouraging and optimistic. I was surprised that he had me using 6 and 8 pound weights, plus this bell ball thing.
After he left, Jet and I made the 2.2 mile circle walk. She mentioned that we had not done this in a while -- it took some effort and she just glanced over at the 2 big rabbits we saw at the 1.75 mile mark and nodded. No effort to chase at all. Well soon they will be in mortal danger as we build up our strength.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Hmmm
New month, new elements of consideration. Might have something interesting to say but still struggle with the idea that it is nothing but drool on paper. Have come to realization that I must figure out a way to process so may as well start here.
Been struggling with a certain amount of weariness about the general everydayness that is part of my life. Not that my wagon is fuller than others, it is just that certain parts of the load have been in there for 9 years now and I seem to have lost the ability to put a shine on it.
Been struggling with a certain amount of weariness about the general everydayness that is part of my life. Not that my wagon is fuller than others, it is just that certain parts of the load have been in there for 9 years now and I seem to have lost the ability to put a shine on it.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Super Saturday
Had a busy day - went for a super walk this morning with great friend. We followed the city trail from right in front of the house as far as it would go. We were gone for a couple of hours and when I checked the IWalk summary it was over 8 miles. I felt invigorated for making a concerted effort to do a little more. Most of the time my walks are about 2 1/2 miles.
Hubby reports wonderful time at wedding and all celebration elements. He was pretty sentimental about being in SLC Temple after all this time.
Small steps - lots of them can help make progress....
Hubby reports wonderful time at wedding and all celebration elements. He was pretty sentimental about being in SLC Temple after all this time.
Small steps - lots of them can help make progress....
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wonders of Modern Technology
Missed yesterday as I am trying to figure out how to make this come up like the pretty and simple little blog that I made for my family share. I am not sure that I want anyone else to
read this but I feel a bit depressed looking at this plain white box on a light gray field.
It is a new January and I am eating several small meals a day,have exercised each day and am even being pretty effective at expressing gratitude. So a few frills should not be too much to ask - should it?
read this but I feel a bit depressed looking at this plain white box on a light gray field.
It is a new January and I am eating several small meals a day,have exercised each day and am even being pretty effective at expressing gratitude. So a few frills should not be too much to ask - should it?
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Kids back
It was fun to see all of the kids back in action. Felt satisfaction in solving some sticky situations and added a good plan for helping many people succeed. The next thing that I want to balance is the number of kids needing help with assessments and getting all of the Rite Flight classes in. Planning went well with the LA group.
Made good choices on food, need to work on regulating how much I eat when out for dinner. Salad was delicious and thing crust pizza yum, but probably less of it would be smarter. Some movement and bought new shoes for increased movement.
Continued gratitude plan...
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