I reached a goal!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

I'd only used this statement in regards to weight loss. But, today it finally occurred to me to share the sentiment on my team postings as related to something else. I just finished the 50 workouts in 50 days challenge. However, it was more like 60/60 as my start date was 11/11. I knew I missed some logging in during these busy, busy months, but I know I did get in some exercise each day. I think maybe I've finally hit the habit place for working out. Hooray for me with many thanks from SP and all those faithful friends here. Happy 2013!

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Plan for 2013

Friday, December 28, 2012

Some are new, some are to renew, some are to continue....Top 10 for the new and improved me!
1. Purchase (finally!) and use a kitchen scale ... More often than the bathroom scale!
2. Minimum of 5 freggies each day
3. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night... Or at least try for this by using wise sleep prep strategies.
4. Exercise daily... I'm just a few days from completing 50 workouts in 50 days so I think this 'habit' may stick!
5. Laugh often... With grandkids, dh, others ,including Spark friends, funny t.v., movies, books and such.
6. Volunteer in established and new areas including church, civic groups, women's group, scholarship committee, shelter, etc...3-5 times per week.
7. Read good books, blogs, articles daily.
8. Write blogs, letters, articles, books... Pen to paper, fingers to keys 5 days per week.
9. Drink 8+ cups of something each day... Water, tea, coffee, broth, milk...
10. Pray without ceasing... That my life is a prayer offered in every way, in every activity, every goal, every achievement, every effort, every word and thought, moment by moment, day by day, that I may in some small way be a blessing and an encouragement to those along my path.

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Holiday Adventure

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

For many years i'veencouraged newlyweds to enjoy their adventure. But, sometimes I forget to remind myself that each day is an important adventure onits own that will become a page in my life story. Right now we are in the midst of holiday adventures. Whether this day includes time in the gym, a walk past holiday windows, scrubbing floors, writing cards, or anything else, it still makes for an interesting adventure. Seeing hard things in a similar way to the fun things keeps my mind headed in the direction I truly wany my life story to unfold. I hope you are having a joyous adventure today.

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On my way to 50 days!

Saturday, December 08, 2012

I'm in the middle of a 50 workouts in 50 days challenge. I did miss one day and did very little on a couple when sick, but being on about day 28 has brought me to a good place. Just remembering I will need to log it encourages me do something. I love that there are so many different challenges here. There is definitely something for each of us... Perhaps many somethings. How about you?

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Corn muffins and Coconut

Friday, December 07, 2012

I was asked to bring corn muffins to a dinner party this week. I made the mistake of bringing home the leftovers. I must be very careful to limit that treat, but I am enjoying each bite. For extra fiber I have an ounce of dry coconut almost every day. These special treats make me smile. I do save them for after some exercise. Too much deprivation at this time of year only leads me to bigger 'sins'. I plan my treats so they fit into my calorie plan and so far they have fit just fine. Do you plan treats or do you have another method of navigating this food laden time of year?

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