Gotta keep pushing forward

Thursday, May 09, 2013

Every day is a new day to begin again. So with that I have decided to make some changes in my goals. Most are the same, a few new.

1st Goal is 4000 or more steps each day.

2nd goal is to exercise for ten minutes each day.

3rd goal is to focus on the positive - Each day I will repeat a new affirmation , or positive
word. Today that affirmation is from Louise Hay "I forgive myself for not being
perfect. I am living the best way I know how"

I will also listen to self improvement tapes every night
Be Grateful
Keep a positive attitude
Negative thoughts must go!!

4th Love myself.

This all sounds so easy, but I really struggle with some of it. Especially the exercise.
Exercise is the key component of changing my lifestyle, in addition to eating more fruit & veggies. I really need to push through the road blocks. Just keep telling myself you can do this. It's important so I will find a way to succeed.

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Goal results May 3rd and 4th

Sunday, May 05, 2013

Goal # 1 take 4000 steps daily
5/3 4360 steps and 5/4 was 4068 steps

Goal # 2 being grateful
5/3 that my drawer balanced and 5/4 I start my vacation .. I really need a break

Goal # 3 Exercise 10 minutes or more
5/3 No exercise, was tired, a long day, so I took a rest day
5/4 Only did 5 minutes of working with weights ... Better than nothing at all


I'm pleased with the results of my goals for this week. I know I need to do better, especially in the exercise area. I've also been working on staying positive, and learning to love myself. All in all it was a good week.


Thanks everyone for your support

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Results for May 2, 2013

Friday, May 03, 2013

So far I feel that I'm making some progress.

Goal # 1 4000 steps vs 4076 actual YEAH!! Hey it's a start in the right direction.

Goal # 2 I'm beginning to appreciate the fact that I'm okay. I don't need to be perfect.

Goal # 3 To exercise for 10 minutes. Yes I did it. I did ten minutes of walking in place,
side to side lunges, toe touches. I really want to be able to do the yoga
tree pose. It just seems so easy, but I find it difficult to stay in pose. So what I
did instead was stand on one leg for 2 mins each side. I need knee replacement
so standing on my left leg is hard to do. Used a chair for support. Not going to
give up on it. In time I will be able to do it.


I'm finding that change takes time. Not to expect results immediately. What you put in is what you will get out of it. I'm going to stay focused, and positive.

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May 1st Goal results

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Day one yielded some results. Not quite what I wanted but it was a start.

Goal # 1
Goal 4000 steps vs 3738 steps

Goal # 2
I'm grateful for the supportive people in my life. Those who encourage me to
keep trying, not to quit. My support system consist of spark friends, & a
couple of great friends. I appreciate you all!

Goal # 3
Exercise for 10 min's. I didn't quite make ten minutes closer to eight
What I did was some squats, few toe touches, worked with my resistance bands.
I tried doing a yoga pose (Tree Pose) but can't stay in that pose, so I will go back
to a PT exercise I was given to help my balance. Standing on one foot.


I did make an effort to watch what I ate. Also wanted to listen to my self improvement tape
but my tape player didn't want to cooperate. Time to get a new one I guess. I'm working on keeping a positive attitude, that is a challenge for me, but I will continue to keep working at it. It's a long journey, taking it step by step. I will get to my destination when I am able to conquer the fears, and obstacles along the way. In the meantime I will keep working towards making me the best I can be.

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Setting new goals starting today

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Starting today I am setting new weekly goals for myself. While I need to work on many issues in my life, I will instead focus on just three.

Goal # 1 4000 steps daily or more

Goal # 2 Find something to be grateful for daily

Goal # 3 Exercise for 10 minutes or more daily

I believe that if I can accomplish these goals they will start me moving in the right direction.

I've been sitting on the sidelines watching everyone pass me by. Sometimes I think it's just fear that keeps me from taking action. I want more for me so I'm going to start taking steps to transform me to the person I wish to be.

To hold myself accountable, I plan to post my daily results. Wish me luck

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