Just doing something different

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Just trying to shake up my regular routine, just doing something different does my soul good. I have been on my sugar detox for eleven days, and this day is tougher that the first couple of days. This is where the pedal meets the metal so to speak, so I have to dig in my heels, keep my eye on the prize and keep my focus. I am learning that having non food rewards give me something to look forward to and help me maintain forward momentum to my ultimate weight loss goal

It is wet and rainy today and it is my prayer to have dry weather on Sunday when I do the 5k walk. We have union elections today, union meeting on Saturday and I am having my first colonic also. Just have today and tomorrow to work, to God be the glory!

  

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ILLINITEACHER52 5/19/2011 9:43PM

You can do it! Stay strong and you will see how much better you can feel. It is sounding positive for a day without rain on Sunday. (Maybe I should check to see where you are before I make statements like that.) Wishing you the best with the last day of school. Report Inappropriate Comment

KNH771 5/19/2011 6:47PM

You'll have to tell us how the colonic goes... Report Inappropriate Comment

BABY_GIRL69 5/19/2011 3:02PM

You know I think that because of the weather & elections that you are feeling the heat. Relax & pray the cravings go away. Our heavenly Father is stronger than any craving & He feeds us bread of heaven until we are no longer hungry. God bless & when we are weak He makes us strong! Dee Report Inappropriate Comment

MACKANDME 5/19/2011 1:50PM

Non food rewards. I was thinking about this morning. I was thinking, I can't wait to get to goal so I can have this or I can have that. You are right, we should have non food rewards. I will have to think of something besides that Ding Dong! Report Inappropriate Comment

Doing Wednesday

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I got up early today and treated myself to a well deserved and well needed express pedicure. My feet take a beating on a concrete floor five to six days a week and I never really been a weekend sandal wearer. Well a change is coming and I am getting ready for show your feet weather (whenever it arrives!) It was a nice departure for my norm before work, Shelley was pleasant and very skilled at my pedicure, I even booked to return in another four weeks. I am glad I did it and my feet and toe nail color look awesome I can't wait to strut my stuff this summer.

I am keeping my nose to grindstone when it comes to eliminating sugar and "white foods" from my diet. This is day ten and although I am not perfect, I have made strides and it is not as bad as I first thought. I am living life out loud in 2011, living life fully as my Mom would want me to . I am working on all areas of my life, my health, my education, my physical and emotional well being I refuse to let the devil take root in my life and get comfortable. Discouragement is not my mantra, living my best life is!

  

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CAROLIAN 5/18/2011 2:15PM

Well done a pedicure sure feels good have a good week lol carol Report Inappropriate Comment

Directing Tuesday

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

I am directing the change instead of going through it. Sometimes I wobble a little when it comes to my new eating plan. Today for instant I am drinking a peach pear tea instead of my wu-long fat burning tea. I have gone a week without my usual cup of coffee and I have increased my water intake. I will take the little things in life

I think twice before stopping in a Dunkin Donuts drive thru and getting the coffee and donut special because it is cost effective. I no longer go to chinese buffets, telling myself I will only load my plate with the veggies-who am I kidding when I walk past the sesame chicken or the chinese spare ribs

I am planning a non food reward for keeping my eye on the prize. I am also looking for more 5k to walk/run this summer to keep me moving and getting out there. New shoes, nicer workout clothes are are the horizons and I do see an Apple IPad in my future Goal setting is a great way for me get down the scale, because I love giving myself prizes for achieving my goals. If I don't, who will?

  

Doing Monday

Monday, May 16, 2011

After coming off a cool, overcast two day weekend, I am greeted by sunshine this Monday morning as I prepare to go to work. I am remembering my purpose, my why for measuring my foods, getting my exercise in and what really all this can do for me. I seek to improve my health, to ease the ache in my knees, to come down in pounds, to look better in clothes and overall great physical and emotional health

I am changing my outlook that food is fuel, to eat to live, not live to eat. I am getting my water in, doing some stretches in the morning and overall just exhaling and relaxing going with the flow. I am so glad I found the city farmer's market this past weekend. Despite the cool, blustery temperatures, I can see this will be one of my hangouts this spring and summer

This week I look forward to having my first colonic on Saturday. I am also looking forward to another scale victory for my Saturday weigh in and next Sunday May 22 is the 5k walk for Weight Watchers Getting my physical fitness gig on and slimmer thighs for Summer 2011 is on my radar

  

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CBSPECIAL 5/17/2011 7:27AM

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FERGSGIRL2 5/16/2011 7:12PM

I love your plan and it fuels me and gets me going too! Thanks Kelley! Report Inappropriate Comment

MYRTLEBEACHWINS 5/16/2011 4:57PM

I hear ya! It has been summer here for months. We seemed to of missed fall. Glad to read you on track. Keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment

Direct Sunday

Sunday, May 15, 2011

It was good to share Sunday service with my UAW Chaplain and members of my local this Sunday morning. God moved in our small service, blessing each and every person present. The Chaplain spoke about there are a lot of people such as myself that have transferred to the Fairfax plant that are homesick, lonely, hurting and not wanting to be here. It reminds me of my journey with my employer, this being my fourth plant in eleven years. Some folks look at me in amazement, shaking their heads wondering how I manage, how I cope. It is all about perspective, putting down roots and thanking God for a job, my job. I am grateful to be standing, eleven years later with the highs and lows of automotive manufacturing industry. I just go with the flow, plan trips back home and keep in touch weekly with family. I don't think I am lonely, I am making my mark now here in KC, keeping God on my side every step of the way

  

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BUTTERFLYEMERGE 5/16/2011 4:43AM

What a blessed attitude you have! I'm praying that God reward you with the overflow of His bounty today. You are one of His blessings! ~HUGS~ Cathy Report Inappropriate Comment