Have you ever allowed your circumstances to blast you off of your health and fitness plan? How about bad habits, do you fall back on them? What about excuses? Do you have any?
All three of these things almost got me today!
Work has been extremely busy and stressful lately and today almost got the best of me. It's been so crazy, that I feel like I've been stretched in all directions. Sadly there does not seem to be any end to this circumstance.
In the old days, prior to my weight loss and fitness plan, I would have handled this stress by using food to soothe my anxiety. Since I started my plan, I've learned some tools that help me handle stress better ~ Like exercise, taking time for myself, purposefully taking care of myself etc. My bad habits would have been...feel the stress, eat chocolate, feel the stress, eat other kinds of candy, feel the stress, McDonald's was the answer. Feel the stress, gave license to .... over eat anything and everything!!!
Excuses...back then, I had a zillion of them to keep me from making the right choice ~ Too tired, too stressed, I deserve to have the treats, I need this happiness ~ even if it is only for a moment.
Today, I was pushed to my limit. I had my nose to the grindstone all day and ended up working 1 1/2 hours overtime. The stress, added work hours and fatigue were the perfect recipe for me to abandon my weight loss and fitness plan. I started to feel the old bad habits begging to reappear and the excuses!! Well they were revving up in a grand scale.
I knew I needed to get to the gym, but tonight's routine would mean another 2 hours away from home. I just felt too tired to go. Then because I felt time was not on my side, I wanted something quick to eat and Mickey D's was calling my name. The battle was on and I needed to make some decisions, some choices. It could have gone either way.....
But my new habits kicked in. Not only did I get to the gym, but I had a great work out!! You know I did not even care that the gym was packed and I had to fight for the machines and weights I wanted to use. I did my full weight routine, 10 minutes on the Elliptical and 50 minutes on the Treadmill. Then I was able to get another bottle of water down and made my water intake goal for the day. Then I got home and had a healthy dinner. Calories were on target for the day. Success!!!
So even though life happens and circumstances were not the best, I did not allow those nasty old bad habits and excuses to bump me off of my plan. I stuck to it and did what I needed to do!!
I FEEL GREAT!!!
How about you? Do you ever allow life's circumstances, your old bad habits and excuses to bump you off of your plan or have you learned to push through no matter what?
Keep focused!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Did not recognize me!!
I go to a very large church. So large, that we have 2 campus' and 6 services. I have known our Pastor for over 6 years. He usually is at our other campus, so I don't see him to often. He knows me and when I see him, he waves and says hi. Usually!
We have other connections with him and his family other than church. His daughter shares the same In-Laws as my daughter. So we've been to weddings, showers and shared holidays together as well as church functions.
Last night my Pastor and his wife were sitting behind me. When it came time to "get to know your neighbor" I turned around and smiled at him and he said, "And you are?" He said is in a sing song voice, so I replied, "I'm Joooyeeee" How are you? That flustered him a little and his wife said, "P this is Joy S"....He still did not connect who I was, but I could see some spark of recognition come to his eyes. Then she finally said, "You know N's mom".
Finally the light bulb went on and then he said, "You know I thought you looked a little familiar, what have you done to yourself? New glasses, new hair, I did not recognize you!" Then I added I've also lost over 50 pounds. That may have been a factor as well. He said, "Well I thought so."
When this happened, at first, I started to get my feelings hurt. I'm was thinking, "You've got to be kidding me, how could you know know who I am. Really?"
Then I had to calm down and remember that I had not seen him in a while. I guess I have not realized how different I may look to people. Everyone I know here in Oregon, except for family, have never seen me this thin. I too look in the mirror and really see some difference in my face. Kind of like what I'm seeing!!
So instead of feeling dejected and have hurt feelings because someone did not recognize me or acknowledge me. I'm rejoicing!!! Because I'm not the same as I used to be. I am a new creation!
How about you....Are you changing on the outside?
Keep focused!
We have other connections with him and his family other than church. His daughter shares the same In-Laws as my daughter. So we've been to weddings, showers and shared holidays together as well as church functions.
Last night my Pastor and his wife were sitting behind me. When it came time to "get to know your neighbor" I turned around and smiled at him and he said, "And you are?" He said is in a sing song voice, so I replied, "I'm Joooyeeee" How are you? That flustered him a little and his wife said, "P this is Joy S"....He still did not connect who I was, but I could see some spark of recognition come to his eyes. Then she finally said, "You know N's mom".
Finally the light bulb went on and then he said, "You know I thought you looked a little familiar, what have you done to yourself? New glasses, new hair, I did not recognize you!" Then I added I've also lost over 50 pounds. That may have been a factor as well. He said, "Well I thought so."
When this happened, at first, I started to get my feelings hurt. I'm was thinking, "You've got to be kidding me, how could you know know who I am. Really?"
Then I had to calm down and remember that I had not seen him in a while. I guess I have not realized how different I may look to people. Everyone I know here in Oregon, except for family, have never seen me this thin. I too look in the mirror and really see some difference in my face. Kind of like what I'm seeing!!
So instead of feeling dejected and have hurt feelings because someone did not recognize me or acknowledge me. I'm rejoicing!!! Because I'm not the same as I used to be. I am a new creation!
How about you....Are you changing on the outside?
Keep focused!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Are you working hard?
Nobody should be working my health and weight loss program harder than me!
How about you? Are you working hard?
Keep focused!
- I have a trainer....she's outlined what she wants me to do. Am I doing it to the best of my ability? Do I do it every day...do I do EVERYTHING she asks...do I work hard...do I push myself?
- I have a Bodybugg. Helps me keep track of my food and physical activity. Do I enter my food in each day...do I look at it daily to make sure I have my physical activity up ~ do I reach my activity goals daily?
- I have many food choices to make each day. Do I make the best choices I can...do I keep my calories in my range for the day...do I pick and choose the best foods that make my body feel good?
- Do I drink all of my water...take my vitamins...get enough rest & sleep?
- Am I working every day to have a great and positive attitude?
How about you? Are you working hard?
Keep focused!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
What is Stopping YOU???
I've had many opportunities given to me, that I've turned down, because of my weight. Never even explored what they could be...never thought they were possible, so I decided not to bother with them.
Why? Because I always thought, because I'm fat.....
Nobody will take me seriously....
My ideas don't matter....
I'm not worthy, so anything I do is not worthy....
I don't have value....
I don't have the energy....
BLAH...BLAH...BLAH!!!
Ever thought this way?
Anyway, as the pounds shed off of my body, I have more energy and now my eyes are open to new possibilities. And you know what, they are there!! HOWEVER.....I still find myself doing everything I can to make sure that I don't take advantage of these opportunities or strive to succeed. I certainly make sure that the opportunities go away....I close my eyes to them. I rely on my OLD excuses!
Why?
Even though I'm thinner. I still feel....That nobody will take me seriously, my ideas don't matter, I'm not worthy, I don't have value and I don't have the energy!!!
NONE OF THESE THINGS ARE TRUE!!!!!!!
Example: When I'm around people, they are drawn to me. Instead of really touching their lives in a positive way, by sharing my story, listening to them etc....I spend my time in frivolous conversations with them. I won't open up to them. I'm still hiding behind my armor or what I used to think was my armor of fat....But now, it's just plain armor. It's kind of like....Nope....I'm not letting you in!!!!
I want to write a novel. I've got one in my head. I've tried several times to get it out, but I can't figure out how to do that. My daughter has a friend who is an author. She invited me to go with her to this workshop that helps people learn how to write books (I guess they have many of these events). Anyway, I've had the email, in my "In Box" since September 2010!! To afraid to even respond. Just this past weekend, I met this author and she really encouraged me to give it a try. I promised her I would email her to find out about the next workshop. Ahem....It's the next Saturday and I still have not written to her.
Then I've had many people approach me on my blog and asked me to write guest posts. I did it once, I tried...and when I looked back at my article, no one responded. The other guests had many comments, nope, not mine. So I'm thinking why bother? I'm NO GOOD!!!! Anyway, people keep asking me to send them articles. Just the other day, I had one and I thought, OK I will try again. Do you know that I inadvertently deleted the request. Should have been able to find it in my trash can, but it is just gone. I can't find it!! See I will go to any lengths, not to put myself out there!!!
Also, I have wanted to be a mentor at my church. This is where you are matched with a person younger than you and you just kind of grow together. Anyway, I've had that application in my "In Box" since August. Just don't want to give away my time. Or give away a part of my life....Or let anybody in!!!
Love to do crafts ~ make cards, paint, cookie art etc. Once again, too afraid to really dive in.
I guess I just don't want to be criticized, rejected, or talked about in any aspect of my life, especially when it comes to something personal.
So I am stuck!
Kind of amazed that I can even write this or should I say confess this to you!
OK I am exposed. Big "FAT" scaredy cat. That's me!!
So how do I get away from achieving my dreams and goals. Focusing on the wrong stuff. I currently am the best TV watcher, game player, procrastinator in the world........I will put my time and energy into anything else but what I NEED to do for myself.
I am surprised that I've kept up on my health & fitness journey. That really is a miracle, because I have never focused on this area of my life this long.
SO I GUESS I CAN DO IT. I CAN PUT MY MIND TO SOMETHING AND GET IT DONE.
SO I BETTER GET STARTED!!!
NO MORE PROCRASTINATING!! NO MORE HIDING BEHIND ANYTHING. I AM GOING TO JUST GET OUT THERE AND DO IT!!
How about you? Are you hiding?
Keep focused!!!!!
Why? Because I always thought, because I'm fat.....
Nobody will take me seriously....
My ideas don't matter....
I'm not worthy, so anything I do is not worthy....
I don't have value....
I don't have the energy....
BLAH...BLAH...BLAH!!!
Ever thought this way?
Anyway, as the pounds shed off of my body, I have more energy and now my eyes are open to new possibilities. And you know what, they are there!! HOWEVER.....I still find myself doing everything I can to make sure that I don't take advantage of these opportunities or strive to succeed. I certainly make sure that the opportunities go away....I close my eyes to them. I rely on my OLD excuses!
Why?
Even though I'm thinner. I still feel....That nobody will take me seriously, my ideas don't matter, I'm not worthy, I don't have value and I don't have the energy!!!
NONE OF THESE THINGS ARE TRUE!!!!!!!
Example: When I'm around people, they are drawn to me. Instead of really touching their lives in a positive way, by sharing my story, listening to them etc....I spend my time in frivolous conversations with them. I won't open up to them. I'm still hiding behind my armor or what I used to think was my armor of fat....But now, it's just plain armor. It's kind of like....Nope....I'm not letting you in!!!!
I want to write a novel. I've got one in my head. I've tried several times to get it out, but I can't figure out how to do that. My daughter has a friend who is an author. She invited me to go with her to this workshop that helps people learn how to write books (I guess they have many of these events). Anyway, I've had the email, in my "In Box" since September 2010!! To afraid to even respond. Just this past weekend, I met this author and she really encouraged me to give it a try. I promised her I would email her to find out about the next workshop. Ahem....It's the next Saturday and I still have not written to her.
Then I've had many people approach me on my blog and asked me to write guest posts. I did it once, I tried...and when I looked back at my article, no one responded. The other guests had many comments, nope, not mine. So I'm thinking why bother? I'm NO GOOD!!!! Anyway, people keep asking me to send them articles. Just the other day, I had one and I thought, OK I will try again. Do you know that I inadvertently deleted the request. Should have been able to find it in my trash can, but it is just gone. I can't find it!! See I will go to any lengths, not to put myself out there!!!
Also, I have wanted to be a mentor at my church. This is where you are matched with a person younger than you and you just kind of grow together. Anyway, I've had that application in my "In Box" since August. Just don't want to give away my time. Or give away a part of my life....Or let anybody in!!!
Love to do crafts ~ make cards, paint, cookie art etc. Once again, too afraid to really dive in.
I guess I just don't want to be criticized, rejected, or talked about in any aspect of my life, especially when it comes to something personal.
So I am stuck!
Kind of amazed that I can even write this or should I say confess this to you!
OK I am exposed. Big "FAT" scaredy cat. That's me!!
So how do I get away from achieving my dreams and goals. Focusing on the wrong stuff. I currently am the best TV watcher, game player, procrastinator in the world........I will put my time and energy into anything else but what I NEED to do for myself.
I am surprised that I've kept up on my health & fitness journey. That really is a miracle, because I have never focused on this area of my life this long.
SO I GUESS I CAN DO IT. I CAN PUT MY MIND TO SOMETHING AND GET IT DONE.
SO I BETTER GET STARTED!!!
NO MORE PROCRASTINATING!! NO MORE HIDING BEHIND ANYTHING. I AM GOING TO JUST GET OUT THERE AND DO IT!!
How about you? Are you hiding?
Keep focused!!!!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
READ LABELS
I could not wait until tonight to write this!! I have to share now ~ READ LABELS ON EVERYTHING!!!
We had a catered lunch today and they brought in packaged cookies. Big ones! During lunch I declined the cookie as I was full with my mini sandwich and baked chips. This afternoon I felt the cookies draw me to the cafe. I was really thinking about eating one.....Half of one - really I promise!!
But before I opened the package, I turned it around to take a peek at the nutritional content of this delicious snack.
Wholly smokes....It was a whoppin' 470 calories with (20%) 170 fat calories. For one cookie. Even if I only had half and it was unlikely that I could refrain from eating the whole thing, that would be 235 calories for almost nothing!!!!
So not worth it!!!
Here's where the crazy part comes in...I was thinking and I truly was..."Well it's oatmeal, how bad could it be?"
Do you know how long it would take to work of 470 calories. For me...oh about a hour and a half.
NOT WORTH IT!!!
I am currently enjoying a delicious, amazing, delightful apple ~ 80 calories.
Keep focused!
We had a catered lunch today and they brought in packaged cookies. Big ones! During lunch I declined the cookie as I was full with my mini sandwich and baked chips. This afternoon I felt the cookies draw me to the cafe. I was really thinking about eating one.....Half of one - really I promise!!
But before I opened the package, I turned it around to take a peek at the nutritional content of this delicious snack.
Wholly smokes....It was a whoppin' 470 calories with (20%) 170 fat calories. For one cookie. Even if I only had half and it was unlikely that I could refrain from eating the whole thing, that would be 235 calories for almost nothing!!!!
So not worth it!!!
Here's where the crazy part comes in...I was thinking and I truly was..."Well it's oatmeal, how bad could it be?"
Do you know how long it would take to work of 470 calories. For me...oh about a hour and a half.
NOT WORTH IT!!!
I am currently enjoying a delicious, amazing, delightful apple ~ 80 calories.
Keep focused!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sickness in the House
Had a crazy weekend so far. Hubby had the grandbabies Friday night while my daughter and I went to an all night women's prayer event at our church. We had a great time!
My precious grandbaby M got sick and yesterday she was worse than ever. She and her sister were here until around noon so I was unable to sleep. When they left I slept from noon to around 5:00pm. I woke up not feeling great. Then because of the weird sleep schedule I could not sleep until 2:00am.
Today I feel awful. Congested, headache, very sluggish and no energy.
Going to take some down time and rest.
Hope you are doing well. Take care and stay focused!
My precious grandbaby M got sick and yesterday she was worse than ever. She and her sister were here until around noon so I was unable to sleep. When they left I slept from noon to around 5:00pm. I woke up not feeling great. Then because of the weird sleep schedule I could not sleep until 2:00am.
Today I feel awful. Congested, headache, very sluggish and no energy.
Going to take some down time and rest.
Hope you are doing well. Take care and stay focused!
Monday, February 7, 2011
A Bunch of Red Faces...
This morning I was feeling good about myself, losing weight, feeling strong. When I got to work, I had a little meeting with another manager when our newest employee came in to ask a question. We got to chatting and after a while, he looks my way and says, "Look at those saggy little things!" It looked like he was looking right at my boobs!! After he made the comment, I look down at my boobs, my face turned red and my mouth dropped to the floor! The other manager's face was red and his eyes were as big as saucers. Then when the new employee realized what he had said. His face turned beat red and he started laughing. He then quickly explained that he was talking about the deflated birthday balloons laying in the corner of the office. LAUGH OUT LOUD!!
At first when I heard his comment, I was thinking it was a good thing...I heard the word "little" and then when I heard the word "saggy" I got all confused!! My good happy feeling for the day ~ deflated! (Sorry I had to go there)
Anyway, we had a great laugh ~ we made up and all is well. Well except for the "saggy little" birthday balloons that are all piled up on his desk chair (he's in training ~ they are waiting for him!!)
Too funny!!
All is going well!! Still super focused and on track!!
Laugh today if you can - it is therapeutic!!
Keep focused!!!
At first when I heard his comment, I was thinking it was a good thing...I heard the word "little" and then when I heard the word "saggy" I got all confused!! My good happy feeling for the day ~ deflated! (Sorry I had to go there)
Anyway, we had a great laugh ~ we made up and all is well. Well except for the "saggy little" birthday balloons that are all piled up on his desk chair (he's in training ~ they are waiting for him!!)
Too funny!!
All is going well!! Still super focused and on track!!
Laugh today if you can - it is therapeutic!!
Keep focused!!!
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