• 09Sep

  Stepford Moment & Kickin’ the Kraving

  Diet/Nutrition, Fitness Motivation, Personal 6 Comments

  Don’t ask about the K’s. So i’ve decided the “rose colored glasses” aren’t that awesome. Seriously, I’m already sneezing my eyes out and that’s just asking for it. However…”Exercise colored glasses” are amazing. While exercising the world just feels like a better place.

  (not my neighborhood)

  Even when i forget my music i can almost hear my own theme music playing as I walk thru an almost “Stepford Wives” like neighborhood. Expensive but also why we just live on the edge of it in a condo. Exercising is what makes the difference. Even if i were in a farm town walking/jogging along the side of a dirt road i would still be in heaven. Simply because i’m doing it. I’m outside. I’m doing my own thing. Walking to the beat of my own drum (or MP3 player) and being the best version of myself. Anywho. It’s good.

  So, i finally got my tire fixed on my stroller. Man did i ever put that off too long. I ended up taking it to a bike shop and they just fixed it for free. It was just one of those days. Glass overflowing and happy exercise vibe going. Why did i put this off for so long. I keep telling my self to remember these moments and use them to get off my butt more often.

  Kravings:
  Kravings come most of all around 4 and i did my best to fill up on healthy snacks today. Celery and PB, cucumbers, eggs with salsa, protein shakes, high fiber cereal, beef, broccoli, quinoa, and yogurt. It made the world of difference but it’s also that “half way thru the week of eating healthy” part where “i just need a little serotonin boost” feeling starts. I made up a bowl of oatmeal, and so far it’s hitting the spot.  Looking for an image i found a great article.

  Conquer Your Cravings By Big Fat Truth & Change One

  Other ideas of things that tend to help Kick the Kraving:
  Hard candies (sugar free if you dare)
  Yogurt
  Chocolate
  Tylenol
  Water
  Protein (Any source)
  Grapes
  Water
  Tylenol

  Most likely at 4 I’m dehydrated because i was outdoors more today and didn’t drink enough let alone extra water. So Tylenol and water are the best fix for me…and some chocolate to tide me over until the water kicks in.

  Tomorrow I’m going to do a test and drink and eat the correct amounts of food throughout the day and see how 4 o’clock turns out.  After reading that article I’m going to write it down as well.  Why not.

  What do you do to kick a craving. Do you just go Cold Turkey, or what arsenal do you have up your sleve?

• 07Sep

  Volleyball Night and Gym Time

  Personal 3 Comments

  Volley Ball Game and Gym Time

  I finally made it to the gym.  “What you resist persists, and what you deny strives”-Echart Tolle  No kidding.  I finally had to realize that morning just wasn’t going to happen so 8pm it was…except for Volleyball night on Thursdays.  I found a local team and jumped right in at the first game of the season.  I haven’t played in 10 years and back them we didn’t play by the rules, but being tall has it’s advantages at times.  Playing goalie for 10 years also helps with the hand eye coordination but it’s been a while.  I’d go straight from acing a serve to hitting the wall before if even went over the net.  This Thursday is a Volleyball Clinic where a college coach comes and gives tips and…well trains.

  I’ve having a blast.  We have a killer team…i just need to get my game up to par so when they start using substitution they will use me =)  If that’s how substitution works in volley ball.  Anywho, can you tell I’m happy.  Yea the gym did that, and a 3 day weekend.  I was at the gym doing lat pulls and felt completely in my element.  OK, this is where is stop and realize that being a personal trainer would be right up my ally.  Seriously i love health and fitness why not.  Motivating (not pushing) but truly motivating and uplifting others to reach their personal fitness goals would be a blast.  Ultimately it will be their reward and will be totally up to them to change their lives..but helping them realize that, setting an example, and following my own personal dream is what i want to be doing.  Most likely I would just work with clients at nights and in the mornings when my kids are in school.  Not just a dream.  It’s gona’ happen.

  BFL Challenge:  Ok so the first week i got started a little slow.  I read thru the competition rules and i can’t share my “success story” with you guys or the photos.  I’ll share what I’m eating and what my exercise is but keep the essay stuff for the comp.

  Example of what I’m currently eating:

  Breakfast: Bran Flakes/Eggs (3 whole)/Supplement-D, Glucosamine,Triple Omegas,C

  Snack1: EAS Protein Shake w/ Skim Milk

  Lunch: Tuna on 1 piece of toasted bread made with low fat mayo and lettuce

  Snack2: Peanut butter Apple/EAS Protein Shake w/ water

  Dinner: Chicken/Broccoli/Brown Rice

  Snack3: Honey Nut Cheerios w/ skim milk

  Writing this out makes me realize how off my diet is from the BFL game plan.  Let’s see if i can step up my game this week.

  Exercise:  Soccer, Volleyball, Intensive House Cleaning, Treadmill Cardio, and Upper body Weights.

  Time to get the lower body weights going.  Cardio can only do so much.  Time to create some new priorities and form habits.

  Ok, enough about me.  Tell me about you.

  What is something you have always wanted to BE, DO, CHANGE, BECOME, TRY, SEE….?

• 02Sep

  De-Stress w/ Art and Exercise

  Health/Fitness 5 Comments

  I’ve always loved picture books.  So here’s a picture friendly post to catch up.  First off the BFL challenge started this week and so did …..ahhhhhh  i need sugar and more calories I’m tired and wasted all the time.  I wasn’t eating enough calories for my active life and man it only took one day of that to up my intake and now I’m doing great.

  Hitting the gym for the first time in over a month.  I usually get plenty of practical weight lifting (1&3 year old) around the house but i know i need to get some good proper weight lifting in.  Getting there after a while of being gone is like gagging down something disgusting…until you walk in the door and suddenly…what? must be gym anxiety or something.

  5 tips to help me get to the gym (wish me luck)

  1. Set out clothes
  2. Set out keys
  3. Set alarm
  4. Set out anything else you enjoy at the gym (headphones, towel)
  5. Go to bed

  I had another good road trip to Idaho and the drive was my favorite part.  The sky was awesome.  Parts of the area remind me of Edinburgh minus the bugs on the windshield and the tissue tucked in the corner to keep wind from coming in…

  

  

  

  I roasted (burnt to a crisp) some mallows with B.

  

  I took some junk and made it into art.

  Quiz: Find the three squares that don’t have a baby food lids…there are 3.  I painted them to look like they have them. Turned out pretty cool but took way to much time.

  This one was my first experience with Modg-Podg and collage.  I love it. Fast fun and texture.  Turned out awesome.  Will definitely be doing this more. It’s square just a funny angled photo.
  

  Oh, and my house is back on the market.  All-in-all I’m a little stressed out but doing art helps…exercising will help even more and give me the energy i’ve been missing.

  Answer to bay food lid quiz:

  What helps you de-stress, or stress prevent?

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