So, my first goal is to lose 38 lbs. It's been a process so far. I am in week 12 - of hard core 3X training. It's been good. I've lost 4 inches, but only 1% body fat. I am super strong. I can do things I never could. My clothes fit better. I eat tons of fruits and vegetables and have eliminated most garbage. I am happier. I love to workout!!! And that is huge. I am kind of a germ-a-phob. The gym is filled with people's sweat and yuck. And even my own is kind of scary. So, I'm learning to overcome fears, get healthy and hopefully lose weight (actually I know I will).
My trainer and I decided maybe I should check if it's my thyroid. So, I made an appointment with my Dr. just to check if my thyroid is messed up. I went to the Dr. last night. And had an eye opening experience. He basically did not listen or want to listen to anything I said. He commented that some people are destined to be overweight. And that even if I lost weight I would gain it all back.
SO - I won't be going back to him.
But, I kept thinking. I know nutrition. I know what foods I need to eat. I know that when I eat less than I burn - I will lose weight. So, what is he talking about? And the other thing I kept thinking is - that I know the Lord wants me to be happy too. The last Ensign had an article about that. I know that faith is believing and then doing all within my power to achieve. (Bible Dictionary - Faith - Faith is a principle of action and of power).
I didn't really get discouraged by him. I was shocked and surprised. But, then again people do weird things. Maybe he thought I was after surgery or drugs. Some people do that too. But, not me. I hope to never be on medication. I hope to never have a surgery.
So, basically instead of listening to others. We need to know the truth. There are laws about health. If I eat healthy and exercise (which I plan to be a very healthy active person), then the law of health says - I will be. Of course illness, injury and things can complicate it. But, I can be the healthiest me.
It just reminds me - that not everyone knows what they are talking about and so we need to have those we trust in our corner.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Pinterest only makes my to do list longer. . .
I have been thinking about how far behind on EVERYTHING I am. Yep. EVERYTHING! And I mentioned it to my hubby and he says, that is because you pinterest. Ha, ha. . Could be true. Actually, I have just bitten off way more than I can chew. And I actually do that ALOT! So, after he mentioned that - I just mentioned. Well maybe. But, my to do list is HUGE now because of pinterest.
So, some to do's.
Valentine's to do's.
1. Gift for Joel (a balloon for each year we have been married - 14 1/2 and with those balloons I am going to write a word for the year. Example - #1 LOVE, #2 CHANGE, #3 FAMILY, #4 CHALLENGE, #5 -- wow 15 might be hard. Ha, Ha.)
2. I bought acrylic cups with straws for my family and heart ice cube trays. I am trying to be healthier and we consume a lot more water when we each have a cup. So, they will have these cute cups on Valentines. I already broke into mine and they totally fought over it. Can't wait to give them their own. :)
3. My son will do bouncy ball things to give away - not sure he is thrilled about this. (I may let him choose real valentines).
4. My daughter will do finger puppet cupcakes to give to kids with a heart crayon for them to use to color.
5. Make valentine cookies.
AND Last
6. Make heart stones. I LOVE THESE.
So, lots to do. But, hope it's all fun.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Review of Goals - Early February
1. Lose at least 38 lbs. Still going strong. I'm doing good here. I have lost about 8 lbs. WAHOO!
2. Work out with trainer, Ang 3x a week. Ang is amazing trainer. Ang is amazing. She is always so positive and so much fun! I love working out. I love her to death. She is helping me change my life.
3. Run 3 times a week for at least 8 miles, (can do 2 days of 2, and 1 day of 4, 2 days of 3, one day of 2 . . . . ) BTW, if it decides to snow, I will run in my snowshoes. Need to improve here.
4., 5., 6., I want to run 3-- 13.1 races. I want to do the one in Poci (November - Just because), I want to do the Halloween one in Provo (October), and possibly one in early summer. Ang will start training me in spring (lots of pressure). :) Not so good yet on this one. I need to figure out how to work out at home. URGH. I better start this week!
7. Move into my house in 8 months (give or take 3 months on either side). - 8 months would be August. We can do impossible things. :) The tile on the deck and upper stairs is done. Did I mention - I have an extremely talented husband who is building our house one nail at a time, by himself. He is very creative, thoughtful and amazing! It looks so good. I dream about sitting on the deck all year round and enjoying our amazing views. BTW, everyone who builds a house should totally take LAEP classes. If you don't - you aren't fully capturing what your land can do. I will live next to a lake, we choose to build a second story house - the 2nd story is where we will live and I have 360 degree views - that are breathtaking. I LOVE IT! And when we move it, our house will be paid for. So, onward and upward. (Picking out the floors, insulation, wiring for the house- right now).
8., 9., 10. Finish the polka dot quilts. I will be done this year. In fact, I am going to send them to be quilted in a few months. Need to get on this too! I need to set up my sewing machine so I can use it without setting it up and taking it down. And setting it up . . . . I can't wait to have my office/sewing/craft/laundry room. Here is a picture I love and hope to replicate it (in my own way).
2. Work out with trainer, Ang 3x a week. Ang is amazing trainer. Ang is amazing. She is always so positive and so much fun! I love working out. I love her to death. She is helping me change my life.
3. Run 3 times a week for at least 8 miles, (can do 2 days of 2, and 1 day of 4, 2 days of 3, one day of 2 . . . . ) BTW, if it decides to snow, I will run in my snowshoes. Need to improve here.
4., 5., 6., I want to run 3-- 13.1 races. I want to do the one in Poci (November - Just because), I want to do the Halloween one in Provo (October), and possibly one in early summer. Ang will start training me in spring (lots of pressure). :) Not so good yet on this one. I need to figure out how to work out at home. URGH. I better start this week!
7. Move into my house in 8 months (give or take 3 months on either side). - 8 months would be August. We can do impossible things. :) The tile on the deck and upper stairs is done. Did I mention - I have an extremely talented husband who is building our house one nail at a time, by himself. He is very creative, thoughtful and amazing! It looks so good. I dream about sitting on the deck all year round and enjoying our amazing views. BTW, everyone who builds a house should totally take LAEP classes. If you don't - you aren't fully capturing what your land can do. I will live next to a lake, we choose to build a second story house - the 2nd story is where we will live and I have 360 degree views - that are breathtaking. I LOVE IT! And when we move it, our house will be paid for. So, onward and upward. (Picking out the floors, insulation, wiring for the house- right now).
8., 9., 10. Finish the polka dot quilts. I will be done this year. In fact, I am going to send them to be quilted in a few months. Need to get on this too! I need to set up my sewing machine so I can use it without setting it up and taking it down. And setting it up . . . . I can't wait to have my office/sewing/craft/laundry room. Here is a picture I love and hope to replicate it (in my own way).
11. Make a homemade Christmas. (Bean bags or ottomans for kids) Loving pinetrest. Lots of fun creative ideas. I am also working on not focusing every event on food. Valentines will be fun toys or quotes. Once again, Love pinetrest. Okay - so this past year, I choose to make lots of gifts. I gave my hubby 365 days. I gave my boy coupons for fun activities - like hiking, swimming, snowshoeing, etc., I made quilts, etc. It was fun. So this next year, I want to do it again. Some things I am going to start working on:
Gift Ideas - Homemade Year12. Go up for Promotion and Tenure - documents ready in July. Meeting with committee in a couple of weeks. I have enough material. Need to get it organized. This isn't gonna happen. Darn it. I guess I will modify this goal too. (My boss wanted me to wait one more year, when I will have an additional 10 journal articles, a new committee member, and hopefully an additional grant). It's okay. OKAY, as I was typing my modification for this will be to work on my documents and projects 2 hours a day.
13. Paint, draw, create - each week for 2 hours. Doing good. Okay. Need to step this up! Although with pinterest - I have tons of things I need to create. I am loving that. Except my to do list is way to big. :) Ha, Ha.
13. Paint, draw, create - each week for 2 hours. Doing good. Okay. Need to step this up! Although with pinterest - I have tons of things I need to create. I am loving that. Except my to do list is way to big. :) Ha, Ha.
14. Help Joel on house for 2-4 hours a week (please don't tell him though). We will do this this week. The cold weather is scaring me. I need to do this though. I need to schedule time and go over and help me. I could sweep. I could clean. I could put those darn boxes that are in the front of the garage away.
15. Keep up on this blog and my 4 bucks a day blog - weekly. Good. Slacking off. Need to do better. My family is eating healthier though. Lovin' that!
16. Have a Christmas party at my house in November. My new house. Totally decided on a party. We are going to have a smores party. Yep. Simple. Yep. Fun. We will have our house done. Have lots of marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, fires to roast the mallows, and fondue things to melt chocolate, and lots of fun things like that. Totally laid back and fun.
17. Undertake a vigorous study program - church and gospel principles, parenting, art, management, Sterling W. Sills, and read at least 25,000 pages. Read lots. I LOVE TO READ! I love to learn!
18. Write 100 things I know. Started. Need to add like 20 things! I'm a little behind on this one too!
19. Attend temple 38 times (almost weekly - this will include baptisms with Abe, when he is old enough). Temple that is close is closed. Need to travel and do it. Need to go. Grandma Wease is working on names for us - we need to go visit her and learn how. Today, our Stake President challenged us to each get a name to take to the temple. My boy asked a week ago if we could attend lots. We plan too! I need to go this week. I better pull out my planner.
20. Attend special events, seminars, and cultural activities - shoot for 4 (alone or with others in my family, or my friends). TOFW, Love and Logic - January, etc. Love and Logic is this week. Absolutely loved LOVE AND LOGIC. I may be going to DC in April. And to Tennessee then too. It should be a grand adventure. I will have to see if these special events qualify for my self improvement. :) Although, this can be done locally. I have decided that we always need to refresh and renew. After attending Love and Logic, I learned that even though I read, being there was A-MAZING! I need to do that more often.
21. Read Enos 1-5 - apply to my life. Better get on this.
22. Learn a system and get paper organized. (keep up on mail and email). Getting better at email. Now for mail. Yuck.
23. Paint toenails weekly. Done. I painted them gold and tipped with gold glitter the first week. Painted the next 2 weeks with silver and covered with silver glitter toes. They are gorgeous. I love the glitter. It's been fun. Can't wait to have sandals on. Painted glitter hearts. Still love the silver glitter. Did it with my little girl. LOVE her toes much better than mine. I'm gonna do a redo with mine.
24. Get a facial, or two, or three. . . Kids and Joel gave this to me for my birthday. Need to schedule it. Need to find a good place. I may try Sherwood Hills. Sounds kind of relaxing and not to far to go. :)
25.Go to North Carolina. Went. But, need to go again. So fun. Ready to go visit again. Loved their whole wheat pancakes and Oh'Charley's cedar planked salmon. TO DIE FOR. AND LOVED LOVED LOVED seeing that cute family!
26. Take a road trip. Totally gonna do San Diego, and Annie - I promise I will let you know in advance!
27. Learn to play racquetball. I need to see if my teacher will teach me. I totally added this one, because I have to much pride. I hate when Joel see's me as a fool. So, I need him to teach me, because I am a fool. And quiet honestly, racquetball scares me. :) Ha, Ha.
28. Save a ton of money from my paycheck that can be spent on house. (This is kinda personal, so I will keep track on my own.) Do not buy anything that isn't necessary. Doing great on this. We have been SAVING! I love that. But, it makes my hubby especially happy. He is a TIGHTWAD! Yep, not just frugal.
29. Eat 5 servings of Fruits and Vegetables daily. Kicking trash on this! My whole family is. We love green smoothies for breakfasts, salads for dinner, and having 5 different citrus for dinner. Ha, ha. . Guess you had to be there.
30. Drink 8 glasses of 8 oz of H20. Got a couple heart ice cube makers. Love it. Water is and always has been my favorite beverage.
31. Do something amazing for our 15 year anniversary. Planning. :) I love to plan. I totally want to go to my new house for this. Wouldn't that be fun?
32.Avoid gossip. What to say. I need to improve! DISCIPLINE - no clothes purchased. I have not bought any clothes, jewelry, shoes, etc. for over a month. THAT is HUGE!!!!
33. Apply second mile, and serve others always, Matt 5:38-42. I need to improve! 34. Learn to use my embroidery feature on my sewing machine. Need to start on this one.
35. Become an incredible manager of my time. Doing better. I'll have to write up some tips I have learned.
36.Be firm and consistent. Love and Logic has helped me at home. RECOVER MY CHAIR ZEBRA (need to do this).
37. Plant a tiny garden. Lots of great ideas on pinterest (garden).
38. Design the interior of my house. I changed a couple of these. I changed one to say - join pinterest and another not to buy any clothes until I am at my desired weight loss (even if that means I cinch a belt.) One other change was to cover my chair in zebra. http://www.urbanbarn.com/Room-Planner --- An awesome design website.
15. Keep up on this blog and my 4 bucks a day blog - weekly. Good. Slacking off. Need to do better. My family is eating healthier though. Lovin' that!
16. Have a Christmas party at my house in November. My new house. Totally decided on a party. We are going to have a smores party. Yep. Simple. Yep. Fun. We will have our house done. Have lots of marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, fires to roast the mallows, and fondue things to melt chocolate, and lots of fun things like that. Totally laid back and fun.
17. Undertake a vigorous study program - church and gospel principles, parenting, art, management, Sterling W. Sills, and read at least 25,000 pages. Read lots. I LOVE TO READ! I love to learn!
18. Write 100 things I know. Started. Need to add like 20 things! I'm a little behind on this one too!
19. Attend temple 38 times (almost weekly - this will include baptisms with Abe, when he is old enough). Temple that is close is closed. Need to travel and do it. Need to go. Grandma Wease is working on names for us - we need to go visit her and learn how. Today, our Stake President challenged us to each get a name to take to the temple. My boy asked a week ago if we could attend lots. We plan too! I need to go this week. I better pull out my planner.
20. Attend special events, seminars, and cultural activities - shoot for 4 (alone or with others in my family, or my friends). TOFW, Love and Logic - January, etc. Love and Logic is this week. Absolutely loved LOVE AND LOGIC. I may be going to DC in April. And to Tennessee then too. It should be a grand adventure. I will have to see if these special events qualify for my self improvement. :) Although, this can be done locally. I have decided that we always need to refresh and renew. After attending Love and Logic, I learned that even though I read, being there was A-MAZING! I need to do that more often.
21. Read Enos 1-5 - apply to my life. Better get on this.
22. Learn a system and get paper organized. (keep up on mail and email). Getting better at email. Now for mail. Yuck.
23. Paint toenails weekly. Done. I painted them gold and tipped with gold glitter the first week. Painted the next 2 weeks with silver and covered with silver glitter toes. They are gorgeous. I love the glitter. It's been fun. Can't wait to have sandals on. Painted glitter hearts. Still love the silver glitter. Did it with my little girl. LOVE her toes much better than mine. I'm gonna do a redo with mine.
24. Get a facial, or two, or three. . . Kids and Joel gave this to me for my birthday. Need to schedule it. Need to find a good place. I may try Sherwood Hills. Sounds kind of relaxing and not to far to go. :)
25.
26. Take a road trip. Totally gonna do San Diego, and Annie - I promise I will let you know in advance!
27. Learn to play racquetball. I need to see if my teacher will teach me. I totally added this one, because I have to much pride. I hate when Joel see's me as a fool. So, I need him to teach me, because I am a fool. And quiet honestly, racquetball scares me. :) Ha, Ha.
28. Save a ton of money from my paycheck that can be spent on house. (This is kinda personal, so I will keep track on my own.) Do not buy anything that isn't necessary. Doing great on this. We have been SAVING! I love that. But, it makes my hubby especially happy. He is a TIGHTWAD! Yep, not just frugal.
29. Eat 5 servings of Fruits and Vegetables daily. Kicking trash on this! My whole family is. We love green smoothies for breakfasts, salads for dinner, and having 5 different citrus for dinner. Ha, ha. . Guess you had to be there.
30. Drink 8 glasses of 8 oz of H20. Got a couple heart ice cube makers. Love it. Water is and always has been my favorite beverage.
31. Do something amazing for our 15 year anniversary. Planning. :) I love to plan. I totally want to go to my new house for this. Wouldn't that be fun?
32.
33. Apply second mile, and serve others always, Matt 5:38-42. I need to improve! 34. Learn to use my embroidery feature on my sewing machine. Need to start on this one.
35. Become an incredible manager of my time. Doing better. I'll have to write up some tips I have learned.
36.
37. Plant a tiny garden. Lots of great ideas on pinterest (garden).
38. Design the interior of my house. I changed a couple of these. I changed one to say - join pinterest and another not to buy any clothes until I am at my desired weight loss (even if that means I cinch a belt.) One other change was to cover my chair in zebra. http://www.urbanbarn.com/Room-Planner --- An awesome design website.
I will go and do the things the Lord commands.
A few weeks ago I was able to go visit my Brother and Sister-in-law in North Carolina. It was a great adventure. I have reflected on that visit lots. I love those guys and their kids. I wanted to share some observations and things I learned.
1. Money doesn't buy happiness.
2. Family unity comes from everyone focusing outside themselves, being unselfish, and working toward the greater good.
3. Simplicity is great.
Well, I learned a lot more than that too, I just don't know how to write this next part into a list. My SIL and I talked about how life hasn't exactly happened the way we had planned in our high school days. I wanted a zillion kids and was going to be a stay at home mom. I work, I love my job, it's great, but sometimes I worry that I am not as obedient as I should be. And then my SIL told me about her experience working too. When she had to work she prayed and prayed and her answer was that Nephi didn't want to slay Laban either, but sometimes things we don't want to do are necessary. OH! Yes! I have had that same sort of message over and over as I have worked. I know I am learning valuable lessons and yet, hearing my SIL state it this way, reaffirmed that we all experience life differently and sometimes we must do hard things to survive. It is so true. My family would not have health insurance if it wasn't for my amazing job. It is a flexible job, that allows me to have time with my children, to grow and to help others. I truly am lucky!
1. Money doesn't buy happiness.
2. Family unity comes from everyone focusing outside themselves, being unselfish, and working toward the greater good.
3. Simplicity is great.
Well, I learned a lot more than that too, I just don't know how to write this next part into a list. My SIL and I talked about how life hasn't exactly happened the way we had planned in our high school days. I wanted a zillion kids and was going to be a stay at home mom. I work, I love my job, it's great, but sometimes I worry that I am not as obedient as I should be. And then my SIL told me about her experience working too. When she had to work she prayed and prayed and her answer was that Nephi didn't want to slay Laban either, but sometimes things we don't want to do are necessary. OH! Yes! I have had that same sort of message over and over as I have worked. I know I am learning valuable lessons and yet, hearing my SIL state it this way, reaffirmed that we all experience life differently and sometimes we must do hard things to survive. It is so true. My family would not have health insurance if it wasn't for my amazing job. It is a flexible job, that allows me to have time with my children, to grow and to help others. I truly am lucky!
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