Be positive!

Sunday, August 02, 2009

I was thinking about when I was younger and faced with stress. Fight or flight? I would flee. It's not an option any more. I just have the feel the feelings because I'm the Mom. Sometimes I would avoid situations. There is a lot going on in my household right now. Difficult situations that are not going to go away any time soon. Boy, I would love to run away. LOL

So... the canoe trip. Day one is predicted to be rainy with thunderstorms. Lovely. But know what? Day two and three are meant to be really nice. You can't know what the weather is REALLY going to be like and how it is going to affect you until you are sitting in the canoe in the middle of the lake. I have been on trips where I have certainly gotten soaked but it has not lasted the entire day. I have also been on trips where we have slept through the worst of storms in a tent and nearly drowned trying to get through massive waves (anyone who has paddled Opeongo in high winds knows what I'm talking about). If nothing else it was a bonding experience and one we lived to tell about. But on most trips there is drizzle that comes and goes, mostly uneventful. I am going to be positive.

That same attitude I need to keep for my family. It would be easy to say we will avoid the bad weather, delay the trip... just like not dealing with the problems we are having. It may be miserable, but maybe not. On the other side it will be good. Yup, be positive.

  

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1888MICHELLE 8/6/2009 8:32AM

The weater turned out pretty good...except for Tuesday....how did it go? Report Inappropriate Comment

MOLLIEMAC 8/2/2009 2:31PM

The old saying "when life throws you lemons, make lemonade" is so true. Have a wonderful canoe trip, get refreshed and tackle your problems with new vigor when you return...MJ Report Inappropriate Comment

Am I coasting? Coasting only works downhill.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

I look at my goals for each day and tweak them. I think, yes I am doing great. But I was reading an article about choosing the appropriate weights for strength training and it was talking about choosing weights you can do 8 reps but not 15.... and when you can do 15 then you should increase the weights. Now, I know I don't want to increase my bulk so I will add more repetitions... but it did make me wonder if my other exercises I am pushing myself hard enough. It becomes a routine so it is easy and then can feel like I'm coasting. But I want to reach a goal at the top... and coasting only works when you go downhill. One part of me says I am losing a pound a month... if it is not broke don't fix it.... and the other part of me isn't sure. I am still exercising and still trying to eat well. I know if I make too drastic a change I will balk. Hmmm. I think I will just think on this for today. I have challenged myself to do as many crunches as I can do today, lol I hate crunches. Let's see what happens.

  

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1888MICHELLE 8/6/2009 8:33AM

Challenge yourself!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLIE381 7/30/2009 5:29PM

I agree with what you are saying. How do you really know what we are doing is really working. I put in the time but am I really doing the right thing for me and really pushing myself to the fullest. It is really hard to come up with the right answers. You are doing well. Keep up the great work. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOLLIEMAC 7/30/2009 9:27AM

I'm with you on the crunches and in fact most sport's therapists advise against crunches. There are many core exercises you can do without compromising neck and back muscles. You won't bulk up with bigger weights either but your arms will become more toned and certainly stronger- it's nice to get rid of the "turkey flaps":)...MJ Report Inappropriate Comment

CMCDONNA 7/30/2009 9:26AM

I find that I don't push myself a lot of times either...I just stay in my "comfort zone" (even if it's hard) and don't try to break out. I really think that real progress is made when we do push where we don't think we can... Report Inappropriate Comment

Humbled

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

I have the time to exercise.... I just have to do it.

I have the money to buy healthy foods... I just have to to eat them.

I have the love and support from my family and friends.... I just have to accept it.


So many people are struggling for a lack of one or more of these and yet I don't take advantage of these wonderful gifts. Today I am humbled and I am asking for the wisdom and strength and motivation to give (and take) 100%.

  

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DOTSLADY 7/30/2009 3:07PM

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1888MICHELLE 7/30/2009 7:56AM

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CHAS1949 7/29/2009 2:15PM

I really love how you put that!! It hit me right between the eyes! I am in the same position. Your words have really motivated ME today!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FANTASTIC731 7/28/2009 8:55AM

Your acceptance is now on paper if you will. It's it back & white for you to read. move forward & reap your rewards! Report Inappropriate Comment

SANZEE50 7/28/2009 8:48AM

Motivation is the hardest thing to get but once you start getting smaller the motivation increases . Good luck Report Inappropriate Comment

SANZEE50 7/28/2009 8:47AM

yes Motivation is the hardest thing to get but once you start and lose your motivation Report Inappropriate Comment

25th anniversary planning - a canoe trip on the Rideau

Monday, July 27, 2009

I am loving writing right now. I don't want to stop... but it is nice out for the first time in ages so I'm going for a walk.

Next on my list is planning a canoe trip. OK I have been working on other things too and have lots to do in between. Don't you love been the head of a household? LOL Anyways planning because this is year 25 for hubby and I and we are going to go canoeing for a couple of days on the Rideau Canal where we did our honeymoon. I have only booked one bed and breakfast but it is so hard because we are not sure how far we can get each day. This whole summer has been wraught with thunder storms and big winds and there are many large lakes we will have to pass through. I am the type of person who likes everything planned down to the last detail so part of this trip is an exercise in letting go. We have back up plans to have a daughter pick us up and we are happy to canoe in the rain (our honeymoon it rained too and we still had a great time). Part of this trip reminds me of when we were first married. We could not plan too far ahead and had to adapt and enjoy what we had. And... we did not have much. But we have some wonderful stories and memories of a week on the canal. Hopefully it will be like that this time. Our anniversary is tomorrow but the trip starts next Tuesday really really early in the morning.

Well, off to walk and think about what we should take with us. A large tarp and some rope for the rain.... dark chocolate almonds.... lots of drinking water...

  

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JUSTYNA7 8/3/2009 8:30AM

We are experts in what to take on canoe trips and never take too much or too little... unless something gets forgotten! My daughter is making a video for utube on how to dress for canoe trips because she has so many campers who don't get the right clothes or get hypothermia or just can't fit it all into their barrel. Report Inappropriate Comment

ELLIE381 7/30/2009 5:34PM

Wow! What a great trip. You will get plenty of exercise. It will be so much fun. I cannot wait until you return and tell us all about it. It must be a challenge to decide what you will take and what food you want with you. I always take too much stuff for every weather condition but with what you are doing that would almost be impossible. Take care of yourself and have a great time. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOLLIEMAC 7/28/2009 7:55AM

Sounds like a wonderfully romantic getaway- happy anniversary!...MJ Report Inappropriate Comment

Today I am going to write for nanowrimo!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

I know it is not November but I picked up the BEST book that is exactly the background information I need for writing my book. I have 100,000 words written but the book is not nearly done. I had started editing but I need to get more on paper. In fact the most important parts are still only in my head. I spent last night highlighting facts in the first chapter of this reference book and it is just a tiny book so I should be able to get through it in a few days.... but I want to WRITE! It feels like a gift day. We were meant to have guests this weekend for the B&B but I convinced them that they should leave for Toronto yesterday (it really was the smartest thing for them to do) and we found them a really cool farm to stay on. My loss financially.... but I am now pumped. So... as of 10:00 I am writing my book for a couple of hours. I'm so excited. I plan to swim in between and had a healthy breakfast. I did make a pot of the most delicious coffee.... hee hee hee. One daughter is in Kingston so I have to drive and pick her up tonight and do some cleaning of an apartment but that will not be until 6:00 ish. No no one else needs me today. .... hee hee hee. OK time is ticking and I have a couple more posts to do and go the bathroom. Glee and exuberance!

  

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SI1V3RBACK 7/27/2009 8:09AM

Sounds like you have a million thoughts in your head screaming to get out. Better get that paper! Report Inappropriate Comment