This past week is a complete bust for exercise for me! Major bummer. My children have all been sick (most are completely better now). Babygirl is still sick and now I feel like I'm starting to come down with it. Have had a headache frequently for the past few days and wake up feeling run over by a truck.
I'm not sleeping very well, so that's probably not helping.
We're using essential oils, elderberry, and echinacea. If you have any other suggestions, I'm willing to hear 'em! :)
I sure hope to get back to my four walks next week! I'll let you know how it goes.
How are you doing with your exercise plans? I hope your past week has gone better than mine!!!
Showing posts with label Super Sunday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super Sunday. Show all posts
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Super Sunday Slimdown: Sticking with it even through the worriesomenesses
This last week went well. I was able to get out 4 days to walk. Yeay!
Unfortunately, I've been through the process of shedding excess weight a few times before, so these waters are all too familiar. I find it a bit more interesting, perhaps, this time around as I feel less worried or anxious or concerned... I'm not really sure how to describe the difference. I guess it's a combination of feeling less concerned about shedding weight and more concerned about holistic wellness, really.
I have felt a bit frustrated with myself that I see a heavier girl in the mirror than I know I am now. I've been through this before, too, but it's still disconcerting... especially because at this time after each of my other babies, I either had gained a bunch of weight or was in process of gaining. I definitely am very concerned about avoiding repetition of that pattern because I simply do not have time for the fatigue that comes along with adding weight.
Try to imagine adding a backpack weighing 30 pounds to every activity for 48 hours. You still wouldn't completely understand what I've done to myself every time I gain weight, but you might get a better idea of the fatigue the added weight creates.
Unlikely as it is that I've added much if any weight to my frame, I'm still slightly worried about it. Especially since the scale definitely didn't read lower number on it's face when I checked a couple weeks ago! grrr
ahwell... being in it for the long haul means sticking even when the going gets rough... a bit like being married! And THAT's a subject for another post... or series! ;)
Unfortunately, I've been through the process of shedding excess weight a few times before, so these waters are all too familiar. I find it a bit more interesting, perhaps, this time around as I feel less worried or anxious or concerned... I'm not really sure how to describe the difference. I guess it's a combination of feeling less concerned about shedding weight and more concerned about holistic wellness, really.
I have felt a bit frustrated with myself that I see a heavier girl in the mirror than I know I am now. I've been through this before, too, but it's still disconcerting... especially because at this time after each of my other babies, I either had gained a bunch of weight or was in process of gaining. I definitely am very concerned about avoiding repetition of that pattern because I simply do not have time for the fatigue that comes along with adding weight.
Try to imagine adding a backpack weighing 30 pounds to every activity for 48 hours. You still wouldn't completely understand what I've done to myself every time I gain weight, but you might get a better idea of the fatigue the added weight creates.
Unlikely as it is that I've added much if any weight to my frame, I'm still slightly worried about it. Especially since the scale definitely didn't read lower number on it's face when I checked a couple weeks ago! grrr
ahwell... being in it for the long haul means sticking even when the going gets rough... a bit like being married! And THAT's a subject for another post... or series! ;)
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Super Sunday Slimdown: February 2, 2014
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!
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!
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, August 25, 2013
Super Sunday #10
As of today, I have completed six weeks of walking since baby girl was born. I changed up my route as a result of an interaction that made me really uncomfy a couple weeks ago. I also carry OC Spray now, which is new since the experience. I'm really glad to have the spray... more as protection against dogs than people, to be honest!
On Saturday, August 17, I walked exactly 6 miles. Monday, the 19th, I walked almost 5.5 miles. So, I'm regularly walking between 5.5 and 6 miles. How awesome is that! ^_^ Both of the specific days i mentioned, i was able to complete my walk in about 2 hours. Obviously, i was significantly more tired on Monday than Saturday.
I am wearing baby girl in my linen wrap. It's hot for me and i end up with an X of sweat on my back, but baby girl is JUST fine! ^_^ She doesn't even break a sweat most days. Some days she has broken a sweat, but that's when the air has been super wet. I think she's not really hot at all even on those days!
On Saturday, August 17, I walked exactly 6 miles. Monday, the 19th, I walked almost 5.5 miles. So, I'm regularly walking between 5.5 and 6 miles. How awesome is that! ^_^ Both of the specific days i mentioned, i was able to complete my walk in about 2 hours. Obviously, i was significantly more tired on Monday than Saturday.
I am wearing baby girl in my linen wrap. It's hot for me and i end up with an X of sweat on my back, but baby girl is JUST fine! ^_^ She doesn't even break a sweat most days. Some days she has broken a sweat, but that's when the air has been super wet. I think she's not really hot at all even on those days!
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Super Sunday #9
So, Baby was born on June 10. June 23 I was down with mastitis. The actual infection in the duct lasted only about 2.5 days, but my body was rough for most of the week. I did try walking that Saturday and it didn't go so well. I walked a very short distance and it took me about 45 minutes and i was ridiculously tired. I figured i just needed to buck up, so i also walked on July 1st and 2nd. The bleeding got worse, though, so i stopped.
Bleeding stopped by the end of the week of July 8th and stayed done, so i started walking Monday, July 15. It felt SO different... MUCH better this time! I walked my regular hour walk and it only took about 70 minutes. I've walked each day and my time has improved with each walk. YEAY!
As of July 29th, i was able to walk my regular route in 50 minutes. I didn't do that preggie, but did it wearing baby girl! ^_^ SO excited!
Also, my weight is down 32 pounds overall since before i was preggie. i'm happy about that. My goal is not only shedding weight, but that is certainly going to be a side benefit to becoming a more balanced, fit and healthy person! YEAY!!!
Praise the Lord! All these changes occurring in me are only possible in and through Christ, Jesus and i TOTALLY know it!!!! ^_^
Bleeding stopped by the end of the week of July 8th and stayed done, so i started walking Monday, July 15. It felt SO different... MUCH better this time! I walked my regular hour walk and it only took about 70 minutes. I've walked each day and my time has improved with each walk. YEAY!
As of July 29th, i was able to walk my regular route in 50 minutes. I didn't do that preggie, but did it wearing baby girl! ^_^ SO excited!
Also, my weight is down 32 pounds overall since before i was preggie. i'm happy about that. My goal is not only shedding weight, but that is certainly going to be a side benefit to becoming a more balanced, fit and healthy person! YEAY!!!
Praise the Lord! All these changes occurring in me are only possible in and through Christ, Jesus and i TOTALLY know it!!!! ^_^
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Super Sunday #8
I've missed two days of walking this past week (and i think i'm changing my "week"). I missed Thursday due to rain from TS Andrea. I decided staying well so close to the baby's due date was more important than taking a walk. :)
I also missed yesterday, Saturday. Friday was a day full of the early constant contractions and Saturday was starting out to be the same. So, i slept instead of going for a walk. I definitely needed the sleep, so i don't regret missing my walk too much. I sure am hoping to walk on Monday, though!
I also missed yesterday, Saturday. Friday was a day full of the early constant contractions and Saturday was starting out to be the same. So, i slept instead of going for a walk. I definitely needed the sleep, so i don't regret missing my walk too much. I sure am hoping to walk on Monday, though!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Super Sunday #7
Week seven completed as of Wednesday (the 29th) and i'm still walking for 1 hour 6 days each week. Almost the same route each day, which is nice because i can see if my "speed" is about the same or not. For the most part, it is about the same. VERY slow! ^_^
If you knew how many weeks gestation i have compelte of this pregnancy, though, you would just be cheering that i'm doing a daily walk at all. At least, i sure am! Definitely not in a "personal pride" sorta way because i know who i am and if it were not for the Lord's Leading and Supporting... well, this consistency would definitely simply not BE.
Just as an example of His Support... since i started walking i have, of course, set my alarm for a wake up time early enough so that i could walk before Jessie would have to go to work. For most of those days (weeks), i have "popped" awake well before the alarm. Just because earlier is cooler, i've wanted to be out by 5:30am for my walks, but didn't want the alarm going off early enough for that to happen. So, i've set it for later and asked for help. Help has been provided and i've been out walking by or before or RIGHT after 5:30am! (Not every day, but still!!! One day it was way before 5:30, another day it was right at 5:30 and yet another day it was 5:31!) This, for anyone who knows me, is the equivalent of a TREMENDOUS character change. Seriously folks. You cannot conceive of what a big deal this is if you don't ACTUALLY know me in real life. Such changes in me are only possible in and through our Lord, Jesus Christ and His changing power. i know it. Don't doubt it. It IS what IS. And i'm telling it like it IS!
One big thing i've noticed is that getting up and "getting going" are pretty painful at times, but once i'm up (whether for my walk in the morning or to go from one room to another in the house), it really isn't as difficult and painful as it has been by this stage in pregnancy with the other four. This is, of course, WONDERFUL to me! ^_^
Oh, i'm up to 25 DEEP squats each day and will move up to 30 within the next couple days. Imagine the kind of squatting recommended for birth and that's what i'm doing. A few are extended, the others are done in quick succession. It's not a huge effort... or wouldn't be for someone fit as a fiddle. For me... well, i take it slow. ;)
In some of my walks, i've been considering what/how i will continue this wonderful and enjoyable activity once the baby is born. i'm absolutely certain it will work out the best way possible... i'm just trying to have a plan that can be changed up as necessary. i'll make sure to share along the way!
If you knew how many weeks gestation i have compelte of this pregnancy, though, you would just be cheering that i'm doing a daily walk at all. At least, i sure am! Definitely not in a "personal pride" sorta way because i know who i am and if it were not for the Lord's Leading and Supporting... well, this consistency would definitely simply not BE.
Just as an example of His Support... since i started walking i have, of course, set my alarm for a wake up time early enough so that i could walk before Jessie would have to go to work. For most of those days (weeks), i have "popped" awake well before the alarm. Just because earlier is cooler, i've wanted to be out by 5:30am for my walks, but didn't want the alarm going off early enough for that to happen. So, i've set it for later and asked for help. Help has been provided and i've been out walking by or before or RIGHT after 5:30am! (Not every day, but still!!! One day it was way before 5:30, another day it was right at 5:30 and yet another day it was 5:31!) This, for anyone who knows me, is the equivalent of a TREMENDOUS character change. Seriously folks. You cannot conceive of what a big deal this is if you don't ACTUALLY know me in real life. Such changes in me are only possible in and through our Lord, Jesus Christ and His changing power. i know it. Don't doubt it. It IS what IS. And i'm telling it like it IS!
One big thing i've noticed is that getting up and "getting going" are pretty painful at times, but once i'm up (whether for my walk in the morning or to go from one room to another in the house), it really isn't as difficult and painful as it has been by this stage in pregnancy with the other four. This is, of course, WONDERFUL to me! ^_^
Oh, i'm up to 25 DEEP squats each day and will move up to 30 within the next couple days. Imagine the kind of squatting recommended for birth and that's what i'm doing. A few are extended, the others are done in quick succession. It's not a huge effort... or wouldn't be for someone fit as a fiddle. For me... well, i take it slow. ;)
In some of my walks, i've been considering what/how i will continue this wonderful and enjoyable activity once the baby is born. i'm absolutely certain it will work out the best way possible... i'm just trying to have a plan that can be changed up as necessary. i'll make sure to share along the way!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Super Sunday #6
The 22nd finished my sixth week of walking. If you recall last week's post, at the very beginning of week six, i had to reduce my walk time down to 1 hour from 2. My mileage is also proportionally reduced. I hope to be able to continue the 1 hour walks until the end of this pregnancy, but will definitely make a new decision if it becomes necessary.
I've continued to miss the hour i reduced out of my walk, but i feel significantly better in at least a couple ways. #1: my feet don't hurt like they did and #2: i've been taking a nap after my walk, which has worked out WAY better than trying to nap during my children's quiet time. Quiet time naps were so hit or miss - based on the behavior of my daughters. I often gave up trying to take a nap in extreme frustration or got up from nap time exhausted and angry because they were not actually BEING quiet and as a result, i couldn't actually nap at all.
Napping in the morning (particularly most days, since Jessie is home) is actually possible and restful. I've had to shift things around and i really don't prefer this change, but it definitely makes it easier in enough ways that i am keeping it this way rather than trying to force myself to plod along in utter exhaustion as i ended up doing most days when i was trying to nap during quiet time. Given how close i'm getting to the baby's projected "due date," i'm just working on being kind to myself, accepting my limitations, and rejoicing in the consistency i am able to maintain - even if it's not the same quantity i'd prefer. :)
I sure am glad to still be walking, though!!!
I've continued to miss the hour i reduced out of my walk, but i feel significantly better in at least a couple ways. #1: my feet don't hurt like they did and #2: i've been taking a nap after my walk, which has worked out WAY better than trying to nap during my children's quiet time. Quiet time naps were so hit or miss - based on the behavior of my daughters. I often gave up trying to take a nap in extreme frustration or got up from nap time exhausted and angry because they were not actually BEING quiet and as a result, i couldn't actually nap at all.
Napping in the morning (particularly most days, since Jessie is home) is actually possible and restful. I've had to shift things around and i really don't prefer this change, but it definitely makes it easier in enough ways that i am keeping it this way rather than trying to force myself to plod along in utter exhaustion as i ended up doing most days when i was trying to nap during quiet time. Given how close i'm getting to the baby's projected "due date," i'm just working on being kind to myself, accepting my limitations, and rejoicing in the consistency i am able to maintain - even if it's not the same quantity i'd prefer. :)
I sure am glad to still be walking, though!!!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Super Sunday #5
As of Wednesday that has just passed, i've been walking 5 weeks. YEAY!
This week started out much better. MUCH less pain when walking. My shins haven't hurt, my knee is better, my calf is fine and my feet hurt only at the very end of the walk! Such wonderful improvement. It really is worth reducing the walking distance i did last week. :) I was able to take my regular 2 hour walk on Monday and Tuesday. YEAY!
However, due to my increased need to evacuate, the extreme pain in my feet by the end of my walk on Tuesday, and the almost constant Braxton Hicks in my belly while walking, i've reduced my walk time. Starting Wednesday, i walked about 1/2 the distance, which took about half the time. I definitely have missed the hour that i have not walked each day, but am SO glad for the hour i DO have. My feet haven't hurt and i've been able to take a nap in the early morning, which seems to be working MUCH better than me trying to nap during the children's quiet time. THAT ended up being just a huge frustration for me and i ended each day feeling sick as a result of feeling SO tired.
So, i'm still walking... just less. i still feel good about walking at all, though! Especially in this stage of advanced pregnancy. ^_^ My "due date" swiftly approaches. Obviously, that means give or take 2 weeks... and, with me, that usually means: "give an extra 5-17 days"! heeheehee
Oh... one NICE blessing that has shown up this past week: i started to wake up around 530am each morning for my walk withOUT the alarm!!! This is huge. if you know me, you know HOW huge. If not... well, let me just say that this is basically like unto a personality change. i've mentioned it before, i'm pretty sure, but you really don't know how truly HUGE this change is. And the fact that i'm waking 1/2 an hour before my alarm... even more amazingly huge change!! So, God is working on me! And i'm SO grateful!!
Do you see God working in your life? How? I'd love to hear! :)
This week started out much better. MUCH less pain when walking. My shins haven't hurt, my knee is better, my calf is fine and my feet hurt only at the very end of the walk! Such wonderful improvement. It really is worth reducing the walking distance i did last week. :) I was able to take my regular 2 hour walk on Monday and Tuesday. YEAY!
However, due to my increased need to evacuate, the extreme pain in my feet by the end of my walk on Tuesday, and the almost constant Braxton Hicks in my belly while walking, i've reduced my walk time. Starting Wednesday, i walked about 1/2 the distance, which took about half the time. I definitely have missed the hour that i have not walked each day, but am SO glad for the hour i DO have. My feet haven't hurt and i've been able to take a nap in the early morning, which seems to be working MUCH better than me trying to nap during the children's quiet time. THAT ended up being just a huge frustration for me and i ended each day feeling sick as a result of feeling SO tired.
So, i'm still walking... just less. i still feel good about walking at all, though! Especially in this stage of advanced pregnancy. ^_^ My "due date" swiftly approaches. Obviously, that means give or take 2 weeks... and, with me, that usually means: "give an extra 5-17 days"! heeheehee
Oh... one NICE blessing that has shown up this past week: i started to wake up around 530am each morning for my walk withOUT the alarm!!! This is huge. if you know me, you know HOW huge. If not... well, let me just say that this is basically like unto a personality change. i've mentioned it before, i'm pretty sure, but you really don't know how truly HUGE this change is. And the fact that i'm waking 1/2 an hour before my alarm... even more amazingly huge change!! So, God is working on me! And i'm SO grateful!!
Do you see God working in your life? How? I'd love to hear! :)
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Super Sunday #4
This week has gone well. Can you believe, as of this past Wednesday, i've been walking for FOUR weeks (six days each week)! i'm tickled pink about this accomplishment! NOT proud... i know this accomplishment is not of me. Many mornings i wake before the alarm... that is not the natural-Tori... that is God's Grace full-on!
Also, as of this just past Thursday, i've been walking in the EARLY a.m. THIS is phenomenal... like character-change-incredible for me, really truly! i'm serious, yall. i mean, when i was younger (as far back as i can remember and until April 10th (11th is when i first woke early to walk)!), mornings have ALWAYS been rough for me. i would rather sleep in and stay up most of the night than wake early for much of anything. Anyway... this change is exciting, to say the least! ^_^ While i am excited and grateful, i must AGAIN acknowledge that this is in NO way a result of ME: Tori. This is God all the way! Am i willing to be changed? Surely! Finally sufficiently to acctually be ABLE to change... but God is the change-maker!!!
This week has been slower as pertaining to the speed of my walks. Why? BOTH of my feet and my left calf (and both shins) hurt pretty horribly by Saturday. Shoes may be an issue... hoping for a resolution to that problem sooner than later, for sure! By Saturday night they were NOT improved (as they usually were the other days since i've been walking and they've been hurting) and i was worried. So, i did as little as possible Sunday (not as little as i planned since Jessie needed attention/help with/for his infected tooth), but more than i normally enjoy. i also used essential oils morning and night as i had been for a few days... massaging my feet and lower legs.
Monday morning i woke feeling hopeful. My feet did NOT hurt and my calf did NOT hurt... my shins didn't hurt either! However, as i walked (and i took it very slow Monday morning) my left foot started hurting again and my right KNEE started hurting!? What's up with THAT!? *sigh* So, i took it really easy on Monday's walk, Tuesday's was also quite slow and Wednesday was slow, but faster than the other two days. i'm just glad to still be walking 3+ miles and spending between 1.5 and two hours in prayer and listening to uplifting and enlightening messages! :) Sunday night, Tuesday night and Wednesday i used Theives Oil on the bottoms of my feet and in the areas with the most pain... Tuesday and Wednesday on my knee. Seems to REALLY help!
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All of the above is describing my newest addition to taking care of me: walking. To recap my personal care to date (and starting with what i do first in a given day): i walk 2 hours first thing (lately between 6 and 8am or right around then), "kimchi" and faster LOW squats (think position for birthing), shower, essential oil self-massage when/where necessary, scripture reading, journal entry (many days, but not EVERY day), and prayer. i usually hold family devotionals sometime around 9am and then reading class with Tea soon thereafter. This whole process takes up a good portion of the morning, which works here since Jessie is usually home until later morning and the children get time with him while i take care of myself. If i go out into the house while he's home, he often wants to talk to me and they won't/don't get his attention.... and i have a more difficult time with them because they've missed their Daddy time.
i'm gearing up to have lots less time with/for myself with the birth of our #5. During pregnancy with each of the children since Ria (didn't feel it with Ria, really), i wanted to run away for a night or two alone... in a hotel or something AWAY. This makes perfect sense to me now... i wasn't doing much of ANYTHING to take care of me!!! This time, i feel perfectly fine with things as they are. i feel whole and/or healing and WELL and/or becoming well!
It's not selfish to take care of ourselves. i have more to give as i become more! :)
Also, as of this just past Thursday, i've been walking in the EARLY a.m. THIS is phenomenal... like character-change-incredible for me, really truly! i'm serious, yall. i mean, when i was younger (as far back as i can remember and until April 10th (11th is when i first woke early to walk)!), mornings have ALWAYS been rough for me. i would rather sleep in and stay up most of the night than wake early for much of anything. Anyway... this change is exciting, to say the least! ^_^ While i am excited and grateful, i must AGAIN acknowledge that this is in NO way a result of ME: Tori. This is God all the way! Am i willing to be changed? Surely! Finally sufficiently to acctually be ABLE to change... but God is the change-maker!!!
This week has been slower as pertaining to the speed of my walks. Why? BOTH of my feet and my left calf (and both shins) hurt pretty horribly by Saturday. Shoes may be an issue... hoping for a resolution to that problem sooner than later, for sure! By Saturday night they were NOT improved (as they usually were the other days since i've been walking and they've been hurting) and i was worried. So, i did as little as possible Sunday (not as little as i planned since Jessie needed attention/help with/for his infected tooth), but more than i normally enjoy. i also used essential oils morning and night as i had been for a few days... massaging my feet and lower legs.
Monday morning i woke feeling hopeful. My feet did NOT hurt and my calf did NOT hurt... my shins didn't hurt either! However, as i walked (and i took it very slow Monday morning) my left foot started hurting again and my right KNEE started hurting!? What's up with THAT!? *sigh* So, i took it really easy on Monday's walk, Tuesday's was also quite slow and Wednesday was slow, but faster than the other two days. i'm just glad to still be walking 3+ miles and spending between 1.5 and two hours in prayer and listening to uplifting and enlightening messages! :) Sunday night, Tuesday night and Wednesday i used Theives Oil on the bottoms of my feet and in the areas with the most pain... Tuesday and Wednesday on my knee. Seems to REALLY help!
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All of the above is describing my newest addition to taking care of me: walking. To recap my personal care to date (and starting with what i do first in a given day): i walk 2 hours first thing (lately between 6 and 8am or right around then), "kimchi" and faster LOW squats (think position for birthing), shower, essential oil self-massage when/where necessary, scripture reading, journal entry (many days, but not EVERY day), and prayer. i usually hold family devotionals sometime around 9am and then reading class with Tea soon thereafter. This whole process takes up a good portion of the morning, which works here since Jessie is usually home until later morning and the children get time with him while i take care of myself. If i go out into the house while he's home, he often wants to talk to me and they won't/don't get his attention.... and i have a more difficult time with them because they've missed their Daddy time.
i'm gearing up to have lots less time with/for myself with the birth of our #5. During pregnancy with each of the children since Ria (didn't feel it with Ria, really), i wanted to run away for a night or two alone... in a hotel or something AWAY. This makes perfect sense to me now... i wasn't doing much of ANYTHING to take care of me!!! This time, i feel perfectly fine with things as they are. i feel whole and/or healing and WELL and/or becoming well!
It's not selfish to take care of ourselves. i have more to give as i become more! :)
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Super Sunday #3
Monday, April 29th i was sure i'd walked 5 miles in 2 hours. When i plugged my route in to my Google Pedometer, i found that i's compeltely "only" 4.98 miles. GAH!!!
Tuesday, i knew i'd walked a little more than 5 miles, but i had no idea about how long i'd been walking. When i walked in the door, my eldest told me what time it was: exactly my same arrival time on Monday... AND i'd left at exactly the same time, too! So, Tuesday, i walked 5.09 miles in exactly the same time as it took me to walk 4.98 the day before!!! This just tickled me to no end. EVERY improvement is something worth cheering myself on about, far as i'm concerned!!! ^_^
The rest of the week i was able to walk daily and even had some good (for me) times. By Saturday, though, my feet hurt horribly most of the day long and my left calf and shin were REALLY painful. i decided that Sunday would be a complete rest day (no walk with the children). I think it's helped... i sure hope so!
(didn't publish until Wednesday... forgot!)
Tuesday, i knew i'd walked a little more than 5 miles, but i had no idea about how long i'd been walking. When i walked in the door, my eldest told me what time it was: exactly my same arrival time on Monday... AND i'd left at exactly the same time, too! So, Tuesday, i walked 5.09 miles in exactly the same time as it took me to walk 4.98 the day before!!! This just tickled me to no end. EVERY improvement is something worth cheering myself on about, far as i'm concerned!!! ^_^
The rest of the week i was able to walk daily and even had some good (for me) times. By Saturday, though, my feet hurt horribly most of the day long and my left calf and shin were REALLY painful. i decided that Sunday would be a complete rest day (no walk with the children). I think it's helped... i sure hope so!
(didn't publish until Wednesday... forgot!)
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Super Sunday #2
After taking last Sunday off (more than usual!), i really wanted to walk for two hours Monday (April 22) morning. Keep in mind i do not have a watch. When i arrived home and found that i'd been out for 2 hours and 2 minutes, i was very pleased. When i figured out my distance, i was even more pleased! Can you guess why? It's because my time has improved! Not a lot, but at this point (read: as preggie as i am), any little gain is GREAT! Especially when i'm not really trying to walk farther in less time. Do you wanna know how far?
Well, i walked 2 hours and 2 minutes and completed 4.61 miles! Pretty great, right? i'm still pleased! ^_^
This whole past week was good and i improved in walking distance and time. i'm just feeling good, generally! ^_^
(actually published Tuesday, April 30)
Well, i walked 2 hours and 2 minutes and completed 4.61 miles! Pretty great, right? i'm still pleased! ^_^
This whole past week was good and i improved in walking distance and time. i'm just feeling good, generally! ^_^
(actually published Tuesday, April 30)
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Super Sunday #1
Today is a day off. It is a day of rest. Today is THE day to observe the Sabbath and honor the Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This is my practice and belief.
So, as of yesterday, i've been walking daily (except for Sunday) for about a week and a half. This new habit started one evening in reaction to some stress. It felt SO good. i felt SO good during and after the walk. To this point, i have walked alone and enjoy some time to just think, sometimes "talk to myself" and a big chunk of time to listen to my favorite radio station. It's definitely worth a listen if you're curious! In the future, i may invite one of my two eldest daughters out to walk with me. They both want to come. Right now, i'm not willing to share this time as i know i really need it.
The day after i took the impromptu evening walk, i sorta popped awake earlier than i normally felt fully awake and just felt like i REALLY wanted to and HAD to go for a walk. So, i did. Again, i felt super during the walk and continued to feel better throughout the day. The walk did, of course, take time and pushed my regular morning routine a bit outta whack, so i decided to try to get up earlier the next morning. After a few days of getting up a tiny bit earlier, i was waking up at 615am and leaving by 625am for my walk (except for yesterday because it was raining when i first woke up... i left by 635am, instead).
My walks last between one hour to right around two hours. So far, i've walked as little as 2.74 miles (that's walking for right around one hour) and as much as 4.19 miles (right around two hours). Obviously, the longer walks are not as efficient as the shorter ones. If you think about it, that makes perfect sense given that i'm SEVEN months preggie! The length of my walking time is mostly dependent upon my husband's work schedule (when he has to leave for work), but i've also had to make alterations for an appointment of my own.
So, "Super Sunday" will be my day to regularly share how i've been caring for my physical self. This could seem sorta odd, since Sunday is often a day to focus on Spirituality... but my meditation practice is my "newest" (though it's more than 300 days strong now) addition to caring for my Spirit and i focus on THAT via my "Meditation Monday" posts. No promises on how frequently i'll update Super Sunday, but i will do it periodically! ^_^
So, as of yesterday, i've been walking daily (except for Sunday) for about a week and a half. This new habit started one evening in reaction to some stress. It felt SO good. i felt SO good during and after the walk. To this point, i have walked alone and enjoy some time to just think, sometimes "talk to myself" and a big chunk of time to listen to my favorite radio station. It's definitely worth a listen if you're curious! In the future, i may invite one of my two eldest daughters out to walk with me. They both want to come. Right now, i'm not willing to share this time as i know i really need it.
The day after i took the impromptu evening walk, i sorta popped awake earlier than i normally felt fully awake and just felt like i REALLY wanted to and HAD to go for a walk. So, i did. Again, i felt super during the walk and continued to feel better throughout the day. The walk did, of course, take time and pushed my regular morning routine a bit outta whack, so i decided to try to get up earlier the next morning. After a few days of getting up a tiny bit earlier, i was waking up at 615am and leaving by 625am for my walk (except for yesterday because it was raining when i first woke up... i left by 635am, instead).
My walks last between one hour to right around two hours. So far, i've walked as little as 2.74 miles (that's walking for right around one hour) and as much as 4.19 miles (right around two hours). Obviously, the longer walks are not as efficient as the shorter ones. If you think about it, that makes perfect sense given that i'm SEVEN months preggie! The length of my walking time is mostly dependent upon my husband's work schedule (when he has to leave for work), but i've also had to make alterations for an appointment of my own.
So, "Super Sunday" will be my day to regularly share how i've been caring for my physical self. This could seem sorta odd, since Sunday is often a day to focus on Spirituality... but my meditation practice is my "newest" (though it's more than 300 days strong now) addition to caring for my Spirit and i focus on THAT via my "Meditation Monday" posts. No promises on how frequently i'll update Super Sunday, but i will do it periodically! ^_^
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