Can you believe it's February now? I'm amazed, yet also not surprised. Last month was very short and very long for me. Strange, right? Or do you feel the same way?
I've been able to accomplish AT LEAST my 4 day a week exercise goal. Sometimes I didn't get much exercise, but I was out working at it. I definitely count that, given my circumstances. I'm grateful to have accomplished this puny little goal!
I still don't know about my weight. I did step on my old scale, but once again it showed a number higher, yet my clothes are fitting looser... wearing smaller clothes sometimes... depending on the item. I keep meaning to stand on the huge scale at Publix, but just haven't done it.
How are you doing with your fitness goals? I'd really like to know!
Showing posts with label Sunday Slimdown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sunday Slimdown. Show all posts
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Super Sunday Slimdown
This week went pretty well! I was able to exercise all week, YEAY!!!
I'm conflicted as I report that my baby has stayed home with her Daddy and siblings while I go for walks this past week. It's just too uncomfy for her right now while it's cold. She's so bundled up that being in my wrap is really confining for her. She's growing up! She wants to enjoy movement! I think it likely that she won't come back to walk in my wrapsodybaby, but may change my mind if there are some really warm days. It's just more frustrating than anything, for both of us.
Although I missed her little presence in front of me, I did also enjoy being completely alone for various lengths of time from 30 minutes to almost an hour. It's been a while since I was able to be completely along for very long (she's seven months old now, so at least that long!). It seems easier to transition through my seasons this time around. I'm very thankful for that and think it's likely that meditation, essential oils and Bach Remedies have a HUGE role to play in this difference in me!
I've been collecting cans on my walks. It's amazing how many I find in my little time out and about. I'm grateful for the can throwers... not so grateful for the other trash I see. *sigh*
I'm conflicted as I report that my baby has stayed home with her Daddy and siblings while I go for walks this past week. It's just too uncomfy for her right now while it's cold. She's so bundled up that being in my wrap is really confining for her. She's growing up! She wants to enjoy movement! I think it likely that she won't come back to walk in my wrapsodybaby, but may change my mind if there are some really warm days. It's just more frustrating than anything, for both of us.
Although I missed her little presence in front of me, I did also enjoy being completely alone for various lengths of time from 30 minutes to almost an hour. It's been a while since I was able to be completely along for very long (she's seven months old now, so at least that long!). It seems easier to transition through my seasons this time around. I'm very thankful for that and think it's likely that meditation, essential oils and Bach Remedies have a HUGE role to play in this difference in me!
I've been collecting cans on my walks. It's amazing how many I find in my little time out and about. I'm grateful for the can throwers... not so grateful for the other trash I see. *sigh*
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Super Sunday Slimdown
This week was more difficult than others in many ways. For one, my husband decided that he absolutely must go hunting on the four mornings I might be able to walk. Thankfully I was able to show him how inconsiderate of me that was and we made an agreement that he would get two and I would get two.
To accomplish my goal for the month, I had to figure out two more times to walk. To do that I had to sacrifice time to work, which then makes my other work times more stressful because I have to attempt to do more in less time. I didn't accomplish all that I hoped to as a result, but I was able to make all 4 walks this week. Praise the Lord.
I sure did miss my morning walks on Monday and Tuesday (when husband was hunting). I feel like less of a human being when I cannot get out to walk and I'm perfectly healthy, so should be able to get out.
No, walking with the children is not an option. Part of the point of walking while wearing/having only my babygirl is #1 to get away from my full-time job (my children) for an hour... sometimes less... sometimes more. But that is THE ONLY time I get away. It can become a bit much to never get away. I'm sorry to say it, but it is absolutely true. If I didn't have meditation, I would be going nuts right now... as I probably was before I had meditation. Even prayer and scripture reading/study, which I still do, did not help me the way walking and meditating have!
The other reason I walk without them is so that I can walk swiftly. To accomplish the same exercise with children along would require AT LEAST 4 times the time spent walking... well, my children just wouldn't be able to walk that long.I should take them on walks. I need my walks to take care of me. Not add one more thing to the list of things I SHOULD do that I cannot possibly add to my already jam-packed schedule!! Seriously. Why do I tell myself that: *should*. I resolve to be kinder to myself. Cause there isn't anyone else who is able to make sure kindness is part of my life consistently!
The scale has been calling my name lately, but I still haven't checked. I'm thinking about it more and more, though! It sure would be lovely to see a decrease there since I feel it in my clothes! We'll see. :)
I hope you're rootin' for me and joining in! You can check in with me in Facebook (sometimes) by searching #TeamTori and #OneRollChallenge It's a worthy cause: our health and fitness!
To accomplish my goal for the month, I had to figure out two more times to walk. To do that I had to sacrifice time to work, which then makes my other work times more stressful because I have to attempt to do more in less time. I didn't accomplish all that I hoped to as a result, but I was able to make all 4 walks this week. Praise the Lord.
I sure did miss my morning walks on Monday and Tuesday (when husband was hunting). I feel like less of a human being when I cannot get out to walk and I'm perfectly healthy, so should be able to get out.
No, walking with the children is not an option. Part of the point of walking while wearing/having only my babygirl is #1 to get away from my full-time job (my children) for an hour... sometimes less... sometimes more. But that is THE ONLY time I get away. It can become a bit much to never get away. I'm sorry to say it, but it is absolutely true. If I didn't have meditation, I would be going nuts right now... as I probably was before I had meditation. Even prayer and scripture reading/study, which I still do, did not help me the way walking and meditating have!
The other reason I walk without them is so that I can walk swiftly. To accomplish the same exercise with children along would require AT LEAST 4 times the time spent walking... well, my children just wouldn't be able to walk that long.
The scale has been calling my name lately, but I still haven't checked. I'm thinking about it more and more, though! It sure would be lovely to see a decrease there since I feel it in my clothes! We'll see. :)
I hope you're rootin' for me and joining in! You can check in with me in Facebook (sometimes) by searching #TeamTori and #OneRollChallenge It's a worthy cause: our health and fitness!
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Super Sunday Slimdown: remembering the Fireman Attire
This week was good, yall! How did you do with any of your goals? I'd love to hear!
As for me, I was able to walk four times. Two of those walks also resulted in collecting lots of cans! We've been trying to get a good bunch to turn in for cash... just another "stream of income" in our multiple stream effort. Every stream that feeds the ocean plays a part in the whole. So, too, with every little effort to earn an income!
I haven't weighed myself or anything lately. My Mom mentioned that she thought my hands looked more slender. That's nice! My clothes feel more comfortable. I'm glad. It's so much easier to DO stuff without all the extra weight.
Once, when I was visiting my family in Virginia my brother had me try on his Fireman suit. It was HEAVY! I felt tired just wearing it for a few minutes. Come to find out, it was right around the same amount of weight I'd shed prior to that point! NO WONDER I was always tired!
I gained weight after my son #4 and didn't start shedding that until I was preggie with my current baby #5 (who is now 7 months old!).
Check out One Roll At a Time. I'm on the writing team there. Also, you can join us on Facebook by searching #OneRollChallenge. I hope you will! :)
As for me, I was able to walk four times. Two of those walks also resulted in collecting lots of cans! We've been trying to get a good bunch to turn in for cash... just another "stream of income" in our multiple stream effort. Every stream that feeds the ocean plays a part in the whole. So, too, with every little effort to earn an income!
I haven't weighed myself or anything lately. My Mom mentioned that she thought my hands looked more slender. That's nice! My clothes feel more comfortable. I'm glad. It's so much easier to DO stuff without all the extra weight.
Once, when I was visiting my family in Virginia my brother had me try on his Fireman suit. It was HEAVY! I felt tired just wearing it for a few minutes. Come to find out, it was right around the same amount of weight I'd shed prior to that point! NO WONDER I was always tired!
I gained weight after my son #4 and didn't start shedding that until I was preggie with my current baby #5 (who is now 7 months old!).
Check out One Roll At a Time. I'm on the writing team there. Also, you can join us on Facebook by searching #OneRollChallenge. I hope you will! :)
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Sunday Slimdown: Shedding Weight Instead of Losing It
I'm a member of the writing team for One Roll At a Time. I'm excited about this blessing at this time because I want encouragement in this part of my journey... shedding excess weight. I'm tired of feeling alone in my efforts. It's good to have company with whom to struggle along, don't you think so?
First things first... What is it with the phrase most folks use to talk about getting rid of fat. They say, "Losing weight." I'm not losing weight, my friends. I'm working hard to get it out of my system and I am happy to get rid of it and pray I will be able to refrain from packing it back on. When it finally does evacuate from my body/temple/system, I'm glad. I don't feel upset or frustrated at all. When I lose things I am unhappy. So, when I refer to working toward a slender figure, I work hard to say, "Shedding excess weight." Have you seen a snake or other skin-shedding beastie at their work of leaving behind their old outward parts? It's rather difficult work to my understanding. So, it seems super appropriate to use that particular phrase for my process. Maybe, if enough of us use that phrase, we can bring about a shift in word use and thereby a slight change in the way the whole process is viewed and maybe even dealt with. Yes, I know... highly unlikely to come about via my puny lil' blog. However... YOU can talk about it and spread the word. YOU can bring about this shift and change. I'd love it if you tossed me a bone by referencing me here on We Keep Choosing Us, but you don't have to, for sure!
So, this past week was better than many recently! I was actually able to get out and walk four mornings. YEAY! It would've been more, but my husband's schedule and activities cut in to my walking time. ahwell. I'm worried that I may be getting sick again... so we'll see about next week. I'm okay with it either way. I am, for the most part, making better food consumption choices, which is also going to enable me to shed the excess weight.
If you search #OneRollChallenge, you can see me as I am. I'm going to do a side-by-side before and after for the month... I've posted my before. MAN! That was so difficult! I didn't realize how truly horrible I look when comparing my figure to what is considered healthy and fit and slender and attractive. I will admit that I still feel a bit sick about it... sick being a mixture of frustration with myself and disgust and... oh, so much STUFF! Anyway... I encourage you to search that hashtag and join in on this month's series of challenges. They are, really, quite simple. I hope you will!
See you there! :) Oh... and tell me what you think about "shedding weight"! :)
First things first... What is it with the phrase most folks use to talk about getting rid of fat. They say, "Losing weight." I'm not losing weight, my friends. I'm working hard to get it out of my system and I am happy to get rid of it and pray I will be able to refrain from packing it back on. When it finally does evacuate from my body/temple/system, I'm glad. I don't feel upset or frustrated at all. When I lose things I am unhappy. So, when I refer to working toward a slender figure, I work hard to say, "Shedding excess weight." Have you seen a snake or other skin-shedding beastie at their work of leaving behind their old outward parts? It's rather difficult work to my understanding. So, it seems super appropriate to use that particular phrase for my process. Maybe, if enough of us use that phrase, we can bring about a shift in word use and thereby a slight change in the way the whole process is viewed and maybe even dealt with. Yes, I know... highly unlikely to come about via my puny lil' blog. However... YOU can talk about it and spread the word. YOU can bring about this shift and change. I'd love it if you tossed me a bone by referencing me here on We Keep Choosing Us, but you don't have to, for sure!
So, this past week was better than many recently! I was actually able to get out and walk four mornings. YEAY! It would've been more, but my husband's schedule and activities cut in to my walking time. ahwell. I'm worried that I may be getting sick again... so we'll see about next week. I'm okay with it either way. I am, for the most part, making better food consumption choices, which is also going to enable me to shed the excess weight.
If you search #OneRollChallenge, you can see me as I am. I'm going to do a side-by-side before and after for the month... I've posted my before. MAN! That was so difficult! I didn't realize how truly horrible I look when comparing my figure to what is considered healthy and fit and slender and attractive. I will admit that I still feel a bit sick about it... sick being a mixture of frustration with myself and disgust and... oh, so much STUFF! Anyway... I encourage you to search that hashtag and join in on this month's series of challenges. They are, really, quite simple. I hope you will!
See you there! :) Oh... and tell me what you think about "shedding weight"! :)
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Hoping for Sunday Slimdown
Have you heard, I'm part of the writing team for One Roll At a Time? I'm pretty excited about it. I sure do hope to continue to shed excess poundage off my frame. I hope you'll join me in working toward making our body temples fit and healthy through the coming year. I'm hopeful! One of the challenges for January is contained in this picture. I'm going to do my best. Won't you join in!??
I will probably post most frequently on Facebook. I need to remember to use: #OneRollChallenge I hope you'll do it, too! Just another way we can work together to build community and get to know one another better. I LOVE it! :)
I will probably post most frequently on Facebook. I need to remember to use: #OneRollChallenge I hope you'll do it, too! Just another way we can work together to build community and get to know one another better. I LOVE it! :)
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