Day 71

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Wow, that break felt so good. It was great not worrying about getting the kids to school, making sure laundry was clean for school (yeah, I let my kids bum it), making sure they had lunch money every day, after school activities, in school activities and picking them up after school.

But break time is over and we're back to the grind. And it's cold outside!!! I'm not a fan.

Today it's back to the gym. I'm feeling good and I want so desperately to get on the elliptical for 60 minutes. I know it will tear up my back, but I'm going to do it anyway and pray for the best. I stopped going to physical therapy but I have a funny feeling I'll be back there bright and early tomorrow morning. My therapist will be shaking his head and I will hang mine....but the calories will have been burned.

I got a Kindle Fire for Christmas, I love it by-the-way, and one of the first apps I got was Sparkpeople tracker. It's so easy to track my food and exercise on there. Way easier than here online. So, now I'm tracking daily.

This is going to work. It's so funny (not literally) how many more calories you consume when you don't track. I can now easily see when I'm close to consuming my daily intake and I now make more wise choices towards the end of the day. I feel the success.

I watched Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead on Netflix. That documentary has really had an effect on me. I haven't stopped thinking about it since. I don't want to live on juice like the producer did, but I would like to incorporate it in my daily nutrition somehow. Maybe one fruit and veggie juice a day instead of taking a vitamin. Today I'm on the quest for a juicer. Also, I'm trying to talk hubby into finding a Whole Foods around here. It's a few towns away, but I'm sure I can bribe him.

Well, I'm off to start my day!

Make it great!
Hattie

  

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LINDAJ0621 1/4/2012 10:00AM

I am so jealous about your Kindle Fire! I was hoping & praying & hinting to my kids, but didn't get one. I will be shopping for one soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLZ1967 1/3/2012 9:51PM

Sounds great! Hope it was a good day! The tracking really does help me too. If I see I'm close to my high end near the end of the day, it motivates me to stop eating too! I bet the Kindle Fire is awesome! I love tracking on my iPad and it makes it a LOT easier. Glad you had a nice break. I live the non-rush mode too but I also miss my routine of the school year and am always ready to get back into it. :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

CANNIE50 1/3/2012 3:47PM

I know what you mean, Hattie. My youngest is back to school today. He was so good about getting ready this morning that I know he was also ready for break to be over. Enjoy the gym! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE0973 1/3/2012 8:39AM

Happy New Year and Have a Great Day. I'm glad you are enjoying your kindle fire, I love reading. Report Inappropriate Comment

You are not worthless!

Monday, January 02, 2012

Found this on Facebook and it struck a chord with me so I thought I would share.

A well-known speaker started off his seminar holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this." He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, "Who still wants it...?" Still the hands were......... up in the air. "Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. "Now, who still wants it?" Still the hands went into the air. "My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE. You are special-Don't EVER forget it."


Hattie

  

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LINDAJ0621 1/4/2012 10:03AM

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CANNIE50 1/2/2012 11:21PM

THank you Hattie. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRENTDREAMER 1/2/2012 11:22AM

Good analogy. Report Inappropriate Comment

JITZUROE 1/2/2012 10:07AM

OH THIS WAS SO GREAT. I so needed this. Thank you. I have been treating myself like that $20 - smooshing and crushing myself, and feeling bad. I need to make better decisions when those hurdles keep coming (and they always do, don't they?), because I am worth it. Thanks for the reminder! Be GREAT today, because you are just that - GREAT! Bren Report Inappropriate Comment

My goals for 2012

Sunday, January 01, 2012

Becoming more healthy and happy in 2012 should be easy as ABC...

A) Au Revoir 2011.
B) Become the change you want to see.
C) Celebrate each new day.
D) De-clutter my home. Dabble in some new crafts. Daydream...
E) Enlist help with chores. I don't have to do it all.
F) Focus on learning French. One day I will visit Paris.
G) Get good, healthy groceries.
H) Healthy heart = cardiology visit.
I) Inspire others to want to eat healthy. Make it a source of income.
J) Jog more to get into smaller jeans.
K) Knead dough. Make homemade wheat bread. Learn to knit socks.
L) Laugh more.
M) Meditate. Go to a matinee'. Drink more milk.
N) Nap daily. Eat for nutrients. Buy a nightlight (see "T").
O) Organize my life. Spend more time outdoors. Visit the ocean.
P) Pamper myself. Yes, I'm worth it.
Q) Quality over quantity.
R) Refer people for real estate transactions. I have my license. USE IT!
S) Scrapbook. Get those pics out of boxes.
T) Turn off the tv while sleeping. I'm too old to still be afraid of the dark.
U) Underwear stretched out? Falling down? Buy new ones. UGH!!!
V) Volunteer. Make vision board. I'm voluptuous, not fat.
W) Wii Fit. More walks. Eat whole wheat. Shop at Whole Foods.
X) Exercise 5 days a week. Anything less will not get me the results I need.
Y) Yoga. Eat yogurt. Go to the YMCA daily.
Z) Zen lifestyle. Get more

I'll visit this blog again on Jan. 1, 2013. Hopefully I will be happier and healthier.

  

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MOTLEM 1/1/2012 11:09PM

Love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

FITFABJENN 1/1/2012 10:16AM

Love your vision for 2012! You are going to rock it! Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDAJ0621 1/1/2012 8:25AM

I totally LOVE your goals, Hattie!!! Very inspiring and I think I would benefit from adding some to my list for 2012. Have a wonderful year!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CODEMAULER 1/1/2012 7:51AM

It looks like your path is reasonable and realistic, with lots of room for fun and happiness! Report Inappropriate Comment

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Sunday, January 01, 2012

To health and happiness in 2012.

  

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CANNIE50 1/1/2012 9:23PM

Happy New Year, Hattie! Report Inappropriate Comment

CATS_MEOW_0911 1/1/2012 11:59AM

Happy New Year, Hattie! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOTLEM 1/1/2012 2:08AM

Right back at ya Hattie! Health and happiness for 2012!! May all your goals be easy to meet, girlfriend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 68 (another bright idea)

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Did I ever tell you I married a big kid? Well, before Christmas hubby bought a Nerf gun so he could "pick" the kids off whenever he wanted to. My bright idea was to level the playing field so I bought the boys their own Nerf guns for Christmas. Hubby doesn't like even playing fields so he ordered another Nerf gun, bigger and better. It arrived yesterday. OMG! They fought and ran all over this house like mad men! Now the little one wants her own gun so I'm out to buy her one today. I got some great ToyRUs rewards back. $20 worth! I was going to buy a family game but I guess a Nerf gun it is. Needless to say, my 19 year old ordered himself and my 16 year old another weapon. It's on it's way. I'm outta here! My house has turned into a total war zone!

Today, the only thing I have planned is cleaning the house from top to bottom, including putting away all Christmas decorations. I like snowmen so they might hang out with me throughout the winter.

I'll put some black-eyed peas in the crock pot. It's a southern tradition that should bring me good look throughout the upcoming New Year. I'll update you when we ring in 2013 and let you know if it worked or not.

As I said before, no resolutions for me. I just want to be healthy and happy. I'll create a list that will help me obtain those goals.

Make today great!
Hattie

  

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INFLATED 1/2/2012 5:17AM

LOL at your Nerf wars. When my two were young, kids would come over and we would play Hide and Seek in the house. I always found the ones hiding because I would stop to listen for heavy breathing from them running to hide, lol! Thank you for reading my blog about heart attacks in women. Happy New Year to you and to your family. Report Inappropriate Comment

CANNIE50 12/31/2011 4:12PM

You crack me up, Hattie. I think you should come home in riot gear - the helmet with the shield, the pads, the whole bit. Hey, can my 8 y.o. come and play? My husband (and Santa) brought him a veritable Nerf arsenal. I'm with you on the house cleaning, I have been on a roll and, after I eat my protein lunch, I am off to conquer the fridge, then the pantry, then my closet. Yesterday I worked for hours. I cleaned out dresser drawers and even sorted through photos. PS One of my dresser drawers is so clean and organized, it is half empty! Sorry to be so braggy, but don't you think that is impressive? I am off to Goodwill to donate things that others can use - I just had more stuff than I needed or was using. Have a wonderful New Year's eve Hattie - talk to you next year Report Inappropriate Comment

FITFABJENN 12/31/2011 8:52AM

Hilarious! Are you armed during these assaults? Report Inappropriate Comment

TEACH68 12/31/2011 8:03AM

I bet the Nerf guns are a blast! You see so many families sitting behind a video screen, it is good to hear about a family who has fun in an active way. Happy New Year! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAM2438 12/31/2011 7:56AM

Good for you, Hattie. You have a great attitude. Happy New Year. Report Inappropriate Comment