Motivation is the key!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Motivation is what keeps everyone going. But what do you do when you have lost it? I have tried all sorts of things to remotivate myself - reading daily motivational sayings, reading health related materials, pinned fitness and health articles and ideas, tried setting the alarm to get up early, take the time to create healthy meals, tried exercising with a buddy (unfortunately they have the same feelings as me so that's not too motivating). All I can do is keep at it! Keep trying! And push myself!! Here's to getting motivated!!

  

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PATSYB7 2/14/2013 5:28AM

Yup, keep pushing and never give up! Have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment

DIET_FRIEND 2/13/2013 10:24PM

The worst thing you could do is give up. Report Inappropriate Comment

Sicker than sick!!

Friday, November 04, 2011

Well, I let my career overtake my health. I have aloud this to happen. I did not take care of myself - lack of sleep, not eating healthy and preparing proper meals ahead of time, drinking too much coffee and not enough water, not getting to the gym on a regular basis, lack of energy. Now because of this I have become run-down and sick with a cold. I thought for sure it was strep, but thank goodness it isn't. I tend to get strep at least twice during the school year. So it has not become that bad but it is bad enough. Ugh!!
I NEED, no, I WANT to get back on track!!
My biggest problem??? I'm a procrastinator! I put things off until they pile up so high that I don't know where to begin. For exercising I will say in my head 'I'll do it later' or ' I will get up at 6am tomorrow'. Well, enough is enough! Time to put the excuses to the back of my head and JUST DO IT!!!

  

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SMORECAMPING 11/6/2011 3:25PM

Lynn...I just typed up my Blog today on the very same thing. I am behind on my health too. Hope you manage to get things back on track for yourself real soon...its manageable, doable, be flexible and be positive (this is my new mantra ) Peace & Health....Smorecamping Report Inappropriate Comment

RAPUNZEL53 11/4/2011 4:28PM

I hope you feel better! Report Inappropriate Comment

The Search for Balance!!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Again, I have aloud my work life take over from my healthy habits! Ugh! It is so hard to balance. Why do I feel so guilty when I take time for myself? I know how good I feel after I take the time for myself. I feel clear headed and relaxed, which is so beneficial to me. I know it makes me a better mom, wife, and teacher. Yet, I put it aside for everyone and everything else. This needs to end!
I have been trying more to be active for myself this past week than the week before. I am planning to keep at it. I have to! It is for my own well-being. And if I don't take care of myself, than who will??

  

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SMORECAMPING 9/15/2011 7:32PM

Its the only way it can be, taking care of ourselves, it doesn't work any other way. I don't know where I would be without my morning walk/exercise. Smorecamping Report Inappropriate Comment

MERRYMARY42 9/14/2011 10:38PM

I know I think that is our biggest problem, I feel guilty all the time, and I am retired and really do not have that much to do now, but guilt is still there. Report Inappropriate Comment

New School Year Means Abandoning Good Habits!? I Think Not...

Monday, September 05, 2011

Well, a new school year has come which usually means for me to abandon any good eating and exercise habits that I have developed over the summer. Not this year. This year will be different. I do love my job however I am not willing to give up being healthy for it. See I tend to drop my habits for correcting, stressing over job, extra sleep, and running my kids to their activities. All of these are important but I am not willing to let them rule my health! Perfect example is today. I overate and feel aweful right now. The reason behind this is because I am thinking of starting work tomorrow and I am already stressing out about it! This is not going to continue!!
I am making my health a priority. When the day started today I felt great - I got up at 6am and exercised and felt great about it. However, the stress eating about my career end now. It cannot and will not take control!! I will!!
I am hoping by blogging I will be able to see any patterns when the school year is in progress. Awareness and education is key to success! Till next time...

  

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MRSSARGE140 9/14/2011 10:15AM

I find that I have the same issues when school starts...I stress out over homework, housework, sports schedules, and my work schedule & hubby's work schedule. To relieve the stress, I just throw my good eating and exercising habits away! Then, I end up feeling guilty and miserable! I'm going to work on that with you this school year! Report Inappropriate Comment

DLDROST 9/5/2011 9:10PM

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