All done...with winter that is. Does anyone else feel unsure of their emotions these days? Trying to be happy and think positive but all I feel is lazy and tired. My brain is thinking get up and run, I really want to run. But then my body doesn't seem to move from the couch once dinner is cleaned up. I really could use a winter heat wave or a tropical vacation. Yesterday I realized how bad I needed the warm weather. I decided to check out Old Navy's sale wearing a short sleeve shirt and fleece because I thought it was sooo warm (35 degrees), how sad. But while shopping I came to a realization that I can't wait for Spring and the warm weather. I want to wear all of the cute, fun styles without feeling self conscious. Therefore I need to get my lazy, tired body off the couch and continue exercising. Before the new year I was able to drop 12 pounds but since then I haven't had much progress. I am ready to change my habits and change my body. Here's to positive thinking and going forward.
This morning I woke up, immediately put on sweats and sneakers then went running in my neighborhood for 20 minutes. It was exhilarating!! Also in the past month I read a great book and found an awesome website. Finally Thin by Kim Bensen and www.kimbensen.com, she is an inspiring women. I also found an english muffin with less then 3 points plus. Fiber one hearty wheat multigrain English muffins. The carbs are measured in mgs instead of grams which lowers the points by a lot! Another news update, I cancelled my WW subscription and I'm getting back on track on my own. I think my brain thinks about food differently while a WW member, almost obsessively and so I need to concentrate on my health in a different way.
I'd love to hear from you, the reader, how do you turn around the winter blues? Or what do you do to keep your body healthy?
Stay healthy and happy!
Sarah
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Resolutions...
Happy New Year!
That being said many people make resolutions or promises to themselves without thinking it through just because it's a new year. But when you make these resolutions it is important to plan your attack for each day so your wish (oops I mean resolution) can be accomplished. Recently I learned about how to make a resolution or goal that could change your life. Your goal should be measurable, realistic and it should fit into your life. After much thinking I have two personal goals that I will concentrate on in 2011. First, I want to be a little less practical and a little more girly :) I was always the one to pick out comfy clothes and comfy shoes instead of something cute or pretty and I'm tired of being "frumpy". In the future I will work on stepping out of my comfort zone and picking items that will make me happy. The second idea is to try running another 5k or maybe multiple races over the next year. To reach my goal I will continue to lose weight to make running easier. I will also use the treadmill on the colder days but when I can I will get outside and run in the neighborhood. To measure my goal I will run at least twice a week and I will do Zumba the other days to stay active and as a race gets closer I will increase my running.
Ok, enough about me and my goals. What are your goals or what is your New Years resolution? I would love to hear about your goals and your plan of attack that will help you accomplish it.
Happy New Year!!! I wish everyone happiness, peace and health in 2011!!! :)
That being said many people make resolutions or promises to themselves without thinking it through just because it's a new year. But when you make these resolutions it is important to plan your attack for each day so your wish (oops I mean resolution) can be accomplished. Recently I learned about how to make a resolution or goal that could change your life. Your goal should be measurable, realistic and it should fit into your life. After much thinking I have two personal goals that I will concentrate on in 2011. First, I want to be a little less practical and a little more girly :) I was always the one to pick out comfy clothes and comfy shoes instead of something cute or pretty and I'm tired of being "frumpy". In the future I will work on stepping out of my comfort zone and picking items that will make me happy. The second idea is to try running another 5k or maybe multiple races over the next year. To reach my goal I will continue to lose weight to make running easier. I will also use the treadmill on the colder days but when I can I will get outside and run in the neighborhood. To measure my goal I will run at least twice a week and I will do Zumba the other days to stay active and as a race gets closer I will increase my running.
Ok, enough about me and my goals. What are your goals or what is your New Years resolution? I would love to hear about your goals and your plan of attack that will help you accomplish it.
Happy New Year!!! I wish everyone happiness, peace and health in 2011!!! :)
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