Goals, not resolutions

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

I am just over 5 pounds from goal and closing in on that illusive number. I have learned a lot this year. Mostly that a goal weight is only a number. I have only lost 5 pounds this entire year, but I have lost lots of inches, I have firmed up, I even did three 5k's and RAN the last one - the whole way!!

So although I may not have made it to my goal weight in 2011, I accomplished so many other things - things that weren't even on my goal list. Things to make me proud of myself.

So this year I'm writing my goals down here, because I've been told that is the thing to do, if you want to make them a reality. I don't want to call them resolutions, because that term doesn't really apply to most of them.

1) continue on my healthier me journey which includes
a) cut down on the emotional eating
b) figure out options for when I want to emotionally eat
(I already know the triggers)
c) REALLY get in my water every day
which will hopefully lead to
2) get to goal weight before summer vacation
and on another note - just to push the bar for myself:
3) run three 5k's this year - run them all....

I know, nothing earth shattering here. I wanted to add something about my marriage in there, but don't know what to do or how to do it, so for now, I'm leaving it out of the equation. Since these are goals, not NY Resolutions, this will let me feel like I can change, modify, add and delete as the year progresses ... right

  

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SKINNYPOWELL1 1/3/2012 9:10AM

Totally attainable goals, now make yourself a copy of this list and post so you can see it daily. Best wishes in making this a SPARK-tastic year and to reaching your goal weight by summer. Report Inappropriate Comment

between the New Year and Christmas

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

I read this one on a friend's facebook page on Christmas day, and thought I would share it with my Sparkies...

"People should focus less on what they eat between Christmas and New Year and focus more on what they eat between the New Year and Christmas."

That is my hope for the New Year, to embrace this healthier living as a lifestyle and not as a temporary change to get to my goal. To focus on what I do everyday, day in and day out and not beat myself up on those special occasions when I may over indulge.

Best wishes and Peace.

  

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JACKIE4019 12/27/2011 9:59PM

Very insightful. Report Inappropriate Comment

FITMARY 12/27/2011 9:37AM

Words of wisdom! Let's make the whole year (just slightly) better! Report Inappropriate Comment

Vacation from my vacation

Thursday, December 22, 2011

I need a vacation from my vacation. Today is only the my second day off and I am ready to run away with my son to somewhere else.

I'm crying and it's only 8:40 in the morning. And it's not over anything my husband said, it's what he doesn't say and how he acts. My husband has ADD and although he takes meds and see's a counselor, he is in complete denial that what he does/doesn't do has any effect on our marriage. He thinks it's just time management issues and my "unnecessary" anger.

It's not helpful that he is also on vacation. I'm sorry to say, it would be so wonderful to have a vacation and not have him have the same time off. I cannot get a day off - ever - because, although we work for two different school districts, our breaks are always the same. I know most people would love to have time off with their spouses, and normally it would be - for a day or two - but when every time you have a day off, he has the same day off and sits. Just sits, or sleeps, or vegs ... Interacts with our son only when I push it.

This is not how it is supposed to be...
I read someone's blog earlier today about making moments.
I'm going to pull myself up by my big girl panties, and as soon as my son gets up - we are going to make memories. If my husband want to join us, that will be up to him. But, I'm going to do my best to enjoy my day off with my son. I get so few.

  

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GAYLLYNNE 12/23/2011 6:59AM

I totally understand. Have you thought about going to one of his counseling sessions with him? Maybe he could see both sides. I have a friend whose husband works from home and she doesn't work. How she keeps from killing him is beyond me. Hang in there. Santa is coming. May I suggest getting out, a walk by yourself. This might help to clear your head and give you some exercise too boot! Merry Christmas. It's almost a new year which can be a new beginning!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BEAUTIFULANIME 12/22/2011 5:29PM

I'm so sorry that your going through this and I'm very happy that your going to make a change. I know you can pick yourself up and don't forget to smile. Because you deserve good things. Rachel P.S. Oh and on a side note. I really like your background. Report Inappropriate Comment

from I think I can to I did - the sequel!!

Monday, December 12, 2011

I RAN the Jingle Bell 5k Run yesterday. Ran, the whole thing. From start to finish.

Probably not as big of a deal as I am making it out to be, considering I have actually been training for the Jingle Bell every Sunday for over 6 weeks. And have run several practice runs during that time. But that is why I was training, for this race.

I did awesome. Not by anyone's standards but my own. 31 minutes and 27 seconds. 5 seconds behind my friend who I have been training with, who has been a runner for years, and happens to be almost 8 years younger than me. So, I feel pretty darn good. (We were hoping for around 35 minutes...)

My husband came with my son, my Mom, and all of my Wonderful Workout Women were there to cheer us on. Only Amanda and I ran, the rest of the WWW did the 1 mile fun walk. (But, I have to add, they got there early, walked the whole 5k route and then did the fun walk - pretty impressive there too!)

It was pretty cool to have them there and see their faces as we crossed the line. I didn't have my camera, so I have to wait to get some pictures from one of the other ladies, but I will post a picture of this crazy wonderful group of women who have made my journey to a healthier me way more fun and exciting!

  

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MARIEFIYA 12/14/2011 7:15PM

Wow that's a great accomplishment and I think your time was fast! Keep up the great work. You are doing FANTASTIC and will only get better from here!! Report Inappropriate Comment

COLLANN 12/12/2011 10:01PM

I did my first 5k in May and rain 36 min so I am totally impressed by your time! Way to go!!! I need to get a better time. Watch out though, racing get addictive! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYPOWELL1 12/12/2011 4:46PM

congrats on your accomplishment. So nice that you have people who share your fitness goals and aspirations. Rock on lady, ya did good. P.S. And it is a BIG DEAL Comment edited on: 12/12/2011 4:46:37 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

The Wonderful Workout Women

Sunday, November 27, 2011

I have a couple of ladies that I have been lucky enough to get to know since I have been on my healthier me journey. We are an odd combination of women, from all different walks of life. Yet, we have a wonderful friendship. They understand the struggles of losing and maintaining the weight loss. They get how hard it is to, as a Mom, try and put yourself first. I am so very lucky to call them friends.

Lately I have been training for a local 5k - Jingle Bell Run with these ladies. One in particular, Amanda, that has been "running" with me, helping me accomplish this goal I have set for myself.

This morning it was raining and cold - big shocker living in Michigan right...Well, one by one, we all bailed on the training run. I was bummed, but was trying to figure out what to do instead and was looking forward to my son getting up and just hanging with him in our pajamas on a dreary Sunday morning.

Then I got a text from Amanda, asking if I would be willing to go running with her, despite the rain. I could bring Aidan to her house, her husband would watch Aidan and he could play with her kids.

So we changed out of our pj's and headed out. My little guy was quite happy to have a new set of toys to play with and I still don't think he even noticed I left .

We chatted as we ran, caught up, talked about friends and family. It was so nice to just kind of plug along. Well, it was cold, it was wet and it was by far one of the nicest runs I have had. Bizarre huh?

I hope all of you who are struggling, can find a groups of wonderful workout women like I have...

  

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MARIEFIYA 11/29/2011 12:14PM

Aweome how those times seem to turn out being some of the best! I wish I had more buddies who enjoyed fitness as much as I do! I do a lot of in home workout DVD's so that motivates me to push as hard as the others in the videos!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYPOWELL1 11/29/2011 11:13AM

Sounds like you have quite a buddy, good job in getting out there and "gettin er done". Report Inappropriate Comment

OUBACHE 11/29/2011 8:35AM

We really need our friends, don't we. Unfortunately, I don't have any workout friends (yet). Most of my friends very much need to worry more about what they eat and getting some exercise, and this concerns me. Luckily some of the ladies at work are at least my healthy eating buddies, so this helps. I'm trying to become a runner, myself, and envy you your workout friends. Keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

IRENEMC 11/27/2011 5:15PM

It's great that you have a great "team" to help you on your road to health. Report Inappropriate Comment