Breaking through the Blockade

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

I have pre-ordered the new book and got 3 free months of SparkCoach. After looking through the various plans offered, I chose Plateau breaking. I know what works for me but, my motivation and consistency has been lost. It reminds me to do the things that I know work and I get points for checking them off. I like points!

Daily Community Task
Write a blog about your plateau. How long have you been stuck in a plateau? What have you done so far to try and overcome it? Within your blog, make a commitment to stick with your 4-week plateau-busting plan.

I started going backwards just before Thanksgiving. I had one of the worst days in over 25 years of teaching. I found that my trust had been abused by a student that I had taken under my wing. It made me doubt myself and my judgement. Were the choices I was making good ones? Why bother?
I went back to old habits of consoling my bruised feelings with food. It wouldn't have gotten so bad, but I stopped moving as well. I am currently 17 pounds heavier than I was at the beginning of November. I know what to do; I know what works for me. I am using the Plateau Buster to break through in a significant way. I needed something different. I started yesterday with accurately tracking both my food and my exzercise. I am wearing my pedometer from the time I get dressed each morning. I am carrying a large bright orange water bottle everywhere I go and making plans in my orange notebook. (Orange is my favorite color.) Actually, I started over the weekend by getting all my clothing for the week ready to wear. Yesterday, I stopped at a drug store and bought a non-slip steel reinforced tip for my cane to help with my balance issues and a beautiful new nail color. I did my nails last night and they have made me smile all day long.
Over the next 4 weeks, I plan to track food and fitness; eat higher quality foods; and celebrate one non-scale victory per day. ( I didn't put in the water because I get my 8 cups-I need more than that to feel good.)

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The Promise of Lent

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday. This evening, we will be headed to church for the disposition of ashes. It is a time of reflection that leads to the promise of the Resurrection.
I like Lent. Every year it provides a framework for reflection, a time to slow down and think during our busy lives. I like the fact that I won't have to plan evening meals for two days a week starting next Wednesday.
One of the traditions of my church is a soup supper and fellowship during Lent. As a family, we always have fish on Fridays in Lent. Two evening meals planned for me.
Every year I choose something to work on in my life. This year I am increasing my whole grains. My husband calls it choosing a vice or a virtue. I don't see it so simply. When you release one thing, there is a vacuum that must be filled. So although I am dropping white flour, what really happens is making sure my choices are healthy ones.
My personal reflections for this season will include mindfulness. I need to be aware of the choices I make every minute or every hour of every day.
The Promise of Lent is that of a New Life as I prepare myself spiritually and physically to be a worthy vessel.

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Haven't Blogged in a While

Friday, February 01, 2013

First the good news- my new clothes still fit.
The Bad News- I am up 15 pounds from October. Part of it is water retention-my meds are off and I just got my medical reimbursement card straight so I can get it fixed. That will help.
The only things I have been consistent on are water and some movement everyday. I need to get back to 60+ minutes per day, but at least I move 20 per day no matter what and usually 30.

It has been a hard few months. Changes-even happy and good ones are stressful.

It is colder this year. My body doesn't like cold; my joints ache.

I think this is why I haven't blogged in so long. I am whiny. January has been one long round of coughing and sore throats. I only have some of my vocal range back and choir started back up on Wednesday. I hate singing flat. I can barely sing the C above middle C-usually the G above the line is easy.

Today would have been a good day to stay home and sleep. It is cold outside, so my knees ache. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to get substitutes and it would put a burden on my colleagues to have my students added to theirs.

I need a plan. I need a goal. It is the first of February and I want it to be a better month.

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Fighting Past the Crystal of Forgetfulness

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Since sometime in October, I had lost track of myself.

I became comfortable and complacent and allowed myself to drift instead of plan. Starting Today, I am thinking and planning again.



I know this and will no longer delude myself that I can get by.


I will seek balance in all the aspects of my life.


This is what I want-that fierce healthy joy!

Spark On! We Got This!

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One Word Answers to Questions

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Where is your cell phone?
purse

Spouse?
Rob

Your hair?
loced

Your mother?
deceased

Your father?
deceased

Your favorite thing?
family

Your dream last night?
NONE

Favorite drink?
tea

What room are you in?
classroom

Your hobby?
dolls

Your fear?
loss

Where do you want to be in 6 years?
healthy

Where were you last night?
salon

Something that you aren't?
miserable

Muffins?
apple

Wish list item?
renovations

Last thing you did?
grading

What are you wearing?
tunic

Your pets?
cats

Friends?
yes!

Your life?
wonderful

Your mood?
joyful

Missing someone?
Daddy

Drinking?
tea

Your car?
Escape

Something you're not wearing?
hat

Your favourite store?
Costco

Your favourite colour?
orange

When is the last time you cried?
September

Where do you go over and over?
Home

Favourite place to eat?
Outback

Favourite place I'd like to be right now?
Home

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