03/02/2009 14:10
Satisfied
It has been a while since I blogged here.
To be honest I have been more present in the 3-D world.
A pleasant change.
The dark days of winter are disappearing daily.
The sun is rising earlier and setting later.
It is still cold temperatures so I push myself to bundle up to go outside for a walk. I feel so much better when I do.
I am still going to the gym for cardio and weights. They say muscle burns more fat even when you are sleeping.
I continue to watch my portion sizes of what I eat and try not to eat in the evening. Herbal tea is my alternative to club soda and lime(less salt)
I have taken a vegetarian cooking class which has sparked an interesting change in what we eat around here. We still eat fish and chicken and a lot more vegetables, and protein alternatives.
I am learning that things change as I change.
I am learning and beginning to accept that my weight will not change overnight.
I am more relaxed and clearer in my thinking.
Most of all.........
"I feel satisfied with myself and my life."
My motto today is "
Never, Never, Never give up."
02/19/2009 14:57
Lightness
Satisfied with my ability to make changes.
Reflection of those changes show up on the scale.
Staying focused and mindful of what I am eating and drinking.
Holding the reins on the evening snacks.
A glass of soda and a slice of lime.
Satisfied
Clarity
Willingness
Wisdom.
Lightness.
I laugh and enjoy life.
Lightness
02/16/2009 13:29
February Sun
A week since I last posted a blog. Keeping a personal journal helps when things don't make sense to me.
I am changing.
I can change.
I am taking things as they come.
I remember to breathe.
I think before I speak.
I am less fearful.
Physically stronger.
Mentally my thinking is clear.
I feel like I am on my way.
the dark side of winter is past .
the light side of winter is here..
The days are getting longer
The February sun warm as the October sun.
Yeah, for the day light!!
Cheers for Sunshine.
02/10/2009 22:38
resistance training.
Tuesday,
A little stalled in my working out at the gym.
Haven't gone to the gym in 3 days.
I haven't made the time to go.
I have managed to take 15 or 20 minutes here and there for resistance training at home.
So my muscles are not turning to fat.
Ah, such is life,
at times a little over scheduled.
Tomorrow for sure, my destination will be the gym.
Today I make Time to do 20 minutes of resistance training at home.
Than supper with friends.
02/08/2009 02:00
Relaxing
Saturday Evening,
Day is done,
Satisfying, Gratifying.
Change
Change in foods I eat.
For now not missing meat.
Enjoying the fruits of the earth.
Textures and flavours.
Relaxing,
Relaxing and enjoying.
Relaxing and not rushing.
No need to push.
No need to push to make things happen.
Things will happen all in good time.
This is for me.
02/04/2009 01:51
Lunch tomorrow.
I had four soda crackers last night.
It was such a treat. I really mean that too.
There is something very comforting about those crackers.
I am satisfied with myself. I allowed myself to have a snack last night.
I did not eat the crackers mindlessly.
I made them last quite a while.
I enjoyed every bite.
Tonight I am sipping on a cup of vanilla roibos tea with skim milk.
Warming and tasting this lovely mellow tea.
.
Dinner out and the entree which was delicious Mango, lemon & cilantro grilled chicken breast with grilled zucchini, peppers and eggplant.
I made myself slow down and pay attention to what I was eating.
Tasting flavours, chewing and feeling the different textures.
I put the eating utensils down when I wasn't using them.
The food tasted soooo gooood.
I wanted to keep eating till everything was gone.
Instead, I made myself stop and leave half the chicken breast and vegetables. I really felt full and didn't really need to finish the food on my plate.
I had a choice.
I left half of the entree on my plate and asked to have it wrapped to take home.
There is lunch tomorrow.
02/03/2009 00:55
Goal for this evening.
Stop
Stop
Stop,
The day is over.
A day well done.
2 miles on the Treadmill at 8.1 to 9. incline.
Physically feel like the weight is shifting.
No snacking tonight is my goal.
Last night I did not snack. A glass of low sodium soda and slice of lemon is very satisfying and refreshing. Nice light flavour.
I am satisfied with myself and what i am doing to get rid of the fat around my middle.
No mindless eating for me tonight.
02/01/2009 22:33
I can.
Still,
Pausing,
Taking time.
Slow and steady.
Consistent.
I want to be rid of this fat around my middle.
The journey continues.
I would like to get rid of 3 pounds of FAT around my middle this month.
I can do this by watching what I eat.
I can do this with regular exercise. I would like to go to the gym at least 18 times this month.
I need to stop snacking mindlessly in front of the TV set in the evenings.
I can stop mindless snacking. By taking a moment in the evening to blog.
I can.
01/31/2009 16:56
Renewed.
Renewal,
Creating space,
Hope,
Courage,
A return to ones self.
Good to be home.
Once again present to myself and where I want to go from here.
Feeling the emptyness,
Feeling renewed.
Feeling whole.
Feeling strong.
Continuing on,
Learning from the past.
Clarity.
Renewed.
