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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
When You Fall Down - Week 25
When you fall, how do you react? Do you beat yourself up and bring everything to a halt? Do you belittle your efforts and bash your ideas of being a healthier, happier you? Do you grow potato spuds and veg? Or do you say "It's alright" or "I'll fix that when lunch hits". Maybe even, "I'll burn it all off with a power walk!"
Sometimes, we don't the negative thing. It's pretty disturbing how harsh we can be with ourselves and then be the kindest to those we know about their falls. Why do we do that? For me, it's always easier to feel better about my so-called speed bumps\ when I make someone else feel great even though they've taken a stumble. It just feels right for all involved. What about you?
This year, our holiday was spent in Metropolis, where I celebrated Superman with thousands of others! I have seen all sorts of foods that would do nothing to assist me in not doing such a great job. There were footlong corn dogs, giant fried tenderloin sandwiches, hamburgers, hotdogs, super-sweet lemonades, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy, candy, fried twinkles, fried snickers, stir-fried mongolian pork, nachos, gyros, philly steak & cheese with extra meat, you name it! It was so hard- especially when there was a Hardee's right across the parking lot with pictures of their Monster Burgers all over the windows!
The thing is, I didn't eat all of that... but I did eat some. I had a bit of cotton candy- because it was actually flavored. I had a tenderloin sandwich but I didn't have anything else with it because it was so big. The thing is, I may have gained. Oh, who am I kidding, I know I did! LOL The thing is, it was so much fun that I couldn't help it.
I did all kinds of walking and I still ate fruit and veggies. I dark nothing but water and when my boys had their sweets, I had pistachios. I think I did a pretty darned good job. The thing is, I know I gained because any time I don't eat exactly like a WW or a Sparker, I gain. It's just me and my body. I can deal.
So did I fall? Sure I did. Am I mad? Nope. I think it is just normal when you go to a place where food it all up in your face, you're gonna eat. Then again, I've had iron will before and didn't fall. I was weak and I ate. I don't think I made a huge mistake but I messed up. I'm making up for it now though. We're in Branson, MO and it's so beautiful. I already took a morning hike and ate a breakfast of fruit with a small hash brown. I feel good.
I don't know what we're doing the rest of the day but I am working on the editing of my book before it I submit it to my editor. I am mostly going to be sitting and rereading my book today. Tomorrow we walk the Branson strip and maybe some shopping. The best part of being out here: We brought lots of fish, veggies and fruit for me to stay where I need to be. I am so excited and happy. I will make up for last week's insanity! No falling this week!
Be Happy❤Be Healthy!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Talking About Being Natural!
Okay, so today, I've got something to gripe about.
Okay, I'm doing my best to be natural. It's freakin hard! There are so many options but a lot of them are expensive. I don't know what to do at times and it leaves me in a stink.
It's difficult but don't get caught up in buying all the different names and such; it's confusing enough as it is out here. To get sucked in to the shopping game would be a huge mistake. Right now, I'm concerned with my hair and skin
I shop at Lush Cosmetics for my skin products. If an item is not 100% natural, they're made of synthetics that derive of natural ones. I like that. They're honest and I have to tell you it all smells and feels excellent. They're my favorite shop and all the cashiers know me at both South County Mall and Galleria! I love it.
My hair is another story. I have been really struggling with my hair for about seven years. When I first was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease, it rocked my world! I lost my so much of my hair. I cried for the longest. Since then, it's never been the same. I feel like a man when he loses his hair. It will grow but it never fills in around the front like it used to and it saddens me. I can no longer wear many of the styles that accentuated my face. The thing is, it still grows so I'm dealing with what God gave me.
So I go about seeking the best products for me, experimenting here and there. I thought I'd found it with Lush but then again, it wasn't truly geared to my 4C hair type. So more research got me to Red's Kitchen Sink. I think I've found the one so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Now for the foods. I primarily shop at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Sappington Farmer's Market. Don't we all when we try to do the right thing? I find the healthiest snacks; the best fish, the most lovely of fruits and vegetables, yeah? But then I get to the register and
I have a bill that is at least $189.99! Does this happen to you too? What the heck is it about buying what's supposed to be the best for you? Why does it have to cost so much? I mean, seriously- Shouldn't foods be made without pesticides these days? Look at how much cancer we have out here! I'm so frustrated with the cost of being natural. If it's so much better for us, it should be the cheaper prices and let the ones who want the foods that are loaded with toxins pay more!
So okay, that's my fuss. I want to be natural. Am I one hundred percent yet? Nope. Will my house be? Nope. I'm doing my best to though. I want it for me. Should my son follow suit, that's awesome but I know my husband won't. He still eats hot dogs and fake meat burgers! LOL
I'm done. You don't have to listen anymore. Have an awesome day. Be natural, eat right...
Be Happy❤Be Healthy!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Facebook Collage for the Week
This week is all about Stress and the best way to deal with it. This time, I didn't use a vlog to explain stress handling. I'm completing a blog for it. I hope you enjoy it.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Handling the BBQ Holidays!
Handling the BBQHolidays!
It's Memorial Day, what are you doing? Is it a beach or a pool day? Are you visiting a theme park or family? Are you watching a game or playing Are you... Grilling?
A question I've always pondered is, why do we have to enjoy every holiday with eating? Why do we celebrate Independence, Memorial, 4th of July and any other event with FOOD? It's so difficult to fight and no matter what you do, it always seems like you've had way too much. It seems so unfair but no matter what you do, food will always be a part of family get togethers.
For as long as anyone can remember, food was used as the Great Comforter. If you got a 'boo-boo', a cookie and a kiss made the pain go away. If you had a birthday, cake made the day; a wedding - don't get me started! The thing is, food makes anything better.
If you're an emotional eater, you know how difficult it can be when you are doing your best to stay on track and then a get-together pops up! The first thing you do is look for Ben & Jerry's or Haagen Dazs and a spoon. I've been there and done that many times.
But what if you're the one who eats because others eat, what do you do? You can beat the holiday eating, that's what. Take things with you to keep you on track. Find fillers like low-calorie drinks and peanuts. Maybe you can eat lots of watermelon or honeydew, they're full of water. It can really help.
Just don't think you can't enjoy bbq's and other fun get-together's. I'm eating lots of fruit so I have watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes and pineapple for everyone. You can never go wrong with fresh fruit. I'm also having some tasty pistachios! Lastly, I have my water flavor packets. I can drink an ocean of flavored water.
I know get-togethers can really make weight loss tough but food isn't the only way to enjoy a good time. Later, when the sun starts to really set, we're playing Light Strike! That'll really burn some calories.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day. Be Happy❤Be Healthy!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Not So Positive Day...
Not So Positive Day...
Sometimes, it seems like the hardest thing in the world to do is to be positive. No matter what side of the bed you rise from, it's still on the downslope. Has that happened to you?
Lately, it's happened more than not. I put my feet to the floor and I barely move. I look out the window at the sunny day and I don't want that walk like I used to. Or, I get going good and something occurs that makes the rest of the day seem like a foot in the grave. I'm so tired of it.
On a more recent/personal note, I have been working hard on a dream of mine. I have been praying on it and pushing- then suddenly, it happened. I finished my book! I was thrilled! Well, before it was completed, I was researching some publishing companies. I wanted to start submitting my manuscript to see if anyone would go for it. Many companies aren't accepting at this time. It's frustrating when you go from one company to the other and everyone is saying the same thing. You can't walk through the door if you can't even get your toe wedged, yeah?
Well, one day I found a couple publishers. One waited a week and sent me a contract. I was shocked outta my gourd! I went crazy with excitement. Then yesterday my bubble was burst! Another company called and when I told them I was sitting on an offer, he said just as easy as ordering a burger, "Oh from "X" company?" I was like, wha? How'd you know? And he told me the gimmick. He said they were legit but they did that to everyone! He explained the process to me and my confidence plummeted.
So what happened? I felt like a fool! I wasn't wanted like I thought; I was just needed for the funds. 'You wash my back I was yours' kinda deal. I was so bummed. The thing is, they're a Christian company that was interested but they didn't really consider me like I thought they had. It wasn't my story that caught them, it was the possibility of money coming through.
It set the tone for my entire day. I was bummed and ate whatever. I knew it was wrong but I just couldn't help it. I didn't just eat, I snacked all day long. Until I thought my way out of the hole.
I realized they still do everything I want, it just wasn't going to be in the sort of process I thought. I could get some notoriety and book signings in and still sell myself with back-up from a reputable company. I could still achieve my dream!
I just need to decide which company to run with. I found the positive in the negative. I can still invest in myself and get my book on shelves- Christian shelves! I even think it's good enough to slide onto the secular list but I'll just have to see. It's a great tale- but I am the writer, so I'm a bit biased. lol
The thing is, I am looking on the brighter side of this situation. Just like I am for my weight. I'm back on track and not feeling depressed anymore. I have to see things as they are: an opportunity. Just like my book dream, my weight has to stay positive. If I start off on a bad foot, everything falls and I can't let myself fall.
I will lose my weight and I will get my book published. I will stay positive. I'm not sure which contract I will sign but I do know I'm losing weight at my weigh-in this Saturday! Monday, May 21, 2012
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