Showing posts with label Questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Questions. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

we all have our reasons....


DISNEYLAND WAS AWESOME!!!! There are few memories I treasure more than my honeymoon with my sweetheart to Disneyland nearly a decade ago, but bringing my young family back there and seeing them experience this magical place was a VERY close second!

I know most people I mentioned my plans to, thought I was crazy taking a 4 month old to the theme park along with my 3 year old and 6 year old. I got a lot of "What are you thinking?" and "You'll regret that decision" but I was determined and, Man, did it pay off! I had a blast!!! There is something so refueling about experiencing something new with your children - their energy's just intoxicating! Don't you wish you could bottle it?!?

My 6 year old had sooo much fun, he rode everything and kept his poor daddy running, while I wrangled the 2 youngest, their nap times and feedings. I definitely got a workout in, I never went anywhere without a kid strapped on or in my arms :) but as we drove home (a 9 hour drive - but we saved $1200 on airfare) all I could think about was the memories we were creating and how lucky we were to have the opportunity to go.

We are a humble family, and I stay at home now while the kids are young which makes this trip even more rare and wonderful. I have a renewed sense of why I want to live a healthier life, and who makes every denied dessert worth it..... why do you want to lose weight... get healthier? What is your motivation... or who? I know I want to have the energy to be there always with them, and I watched as other mothers sat back and didn't participate - not the life for me. I know exactly why I work out, why I try to eat better, sleep more etc. and that motivates a hundred times more than anything else I could imagine.

the pics above - a rare monemt of my and my hubby alone (this lasted like ten minutes and only occured once :) and the second pic me chasing down kids - any shot from behind is motivating... wouldn't you agree:)

Sunday, October 18, 2009

A time to reap and a time to sew...in other words IT'S PLAY TIME!!!!

ok - so most of you have heard - we are going for a family vacation this week, and not just any vacation - but the FIRST one since our honeymoon 9 years ago! So what did we think would be an appropriate destination?
- why our honeymoon spot (of course) Disneyland!!!!!!

I know what you're thinking, Disneyland - for your honeymoon? Heck ya!!! I'm not one of those laze around the beach kinda gals, first off I HATE to wear a swim suit (seriously, can't we bring back the ankle-length one piece?) and if I wanted to lay around on a vacation, I'd just stay home and lay on my comfy couch. NO - I will go and experience something, try something new, or (in this case) ride every attraction in the park!!! YAY - Sorry for the outburst of elation, but we've been saving for this trip since 2005.... that's right no debt for us - every single thing is paid for before hand!!!

So I have already written some fun posts for this week; and I have some crazy awesome guest posters coming on to fill in the gaps - but don't you fret my friends out in blog land - when I return, I will read ALL of your blogs and reply to all comments!!!

But right now I'm just curious to know.... what's you ideal vacation? Family or Romantic, Adventure or Relaxation? If I gave you a blank check to get away ANYWHERE in the world... (heck lets think big) Universe - where would you go?
(oh and who would you take - my favorite part of a getaway is the company :)

Monday, September 21, 2009

good way to start the day


skipping breakfast doesn't help people maintain a healthy weight. In fact, someone who skips breakfast tends to eat more calories throughout the day. So just grab something quick and simple and feel better all day long!!!

•single servings of whole-grain, oatmeal
•yogurt
•fresh fruit
•whole-grain muffin
•trail mix of nuts, dried fruits, a fiber bar or granola bar
•cold cereal (my favorite GoLean Crunch with almonds - yum)

what do you guys love to start your morning with?

Thursday, August 20, 2009

next food goal...any thoughts?


oh my goodness where did the week go? School started this monday and the hustle and bustle of getting my oldest (he's in 1st grade) to school has made things a bit crazier... but just the same I have kept on schedule!!! yay!!! I went for my 1.5mile walk today and even got in a 15minute upper body workout to boot. I have to say, working towards a goal (the marathon) instead of focusing on weight-loss has made working out more of a past time instead of a workout. I really am enjoying the journey...

So the exercise thing is just about down (at least as far as consistancy goes) and I am eating breakfast regularly. So what's next. Any thoughts? I need a new food-related goal for next week. So all of you, my healthy friends..... what should I tackle next?

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

mmmm that's good connotation


So I went for a walk with my neighbor today.. it was great, a couple miles down; we chatted and laughed... but when we got back it was time to get some lunch..the kids wanted pancakes!!! Yikes

The reason I cringe is because I ALWAYS seem to have a sweet tooth after a workout (don't ask me why) and pancakes, well I'm transported to my childhood when they are smathered in melted butter and maple syrup (I grew up in Maine where the maple syrup is untouchable)

So I indulged. Ok - I don't think foods the enemy now, BUT I do want to know - any ideas on a healthier alternative to my "childhood time-machine pancakes"?

Saturday, August 15, 2009

childbirth and health?


So, I was running yesterday (I'm still on schedule :) and I was thinking about all my friends and family who don't seem to struggle like I do, to bounce back after childbirth. I know that my health has been a real issue, so bad in fact, I've been advised to stop having children....I guess some of us can only have a few without falling apart. But as I wondered why we are all so different I couldn't help but wonder.....

is it genetics...or lifestyle?

We all know the healthier you are going into a pregnancy, the better the delivery and your term. So do people like me struggle because of our pre-existing bad health decisions? If I got back into great shape... could my body sustain childbirth again...and even better this time?

Thursday, August 6, 2009

help!

Well monday went well, I walked all over the Zoo up and down those hills... saw the baby giraffe, and definately got in my 15 minutes. But the rest of the week has been less successful. My newborn doesn't want to let me do anything. And working out with her is not-so-easy.... any ideas on workouts I can do with a newborn?

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

day 3

ok so another day another dollar... let's see

highs - deffinately staying up late playing scattegories with my sisters - I really think you should make your friends... family; and your family... your best friends. It's the only way to find true happines.

low - um...no real low to be honest, I guess staying up with a crying infant, but to be honest I'm starting to get used to it :)

todays question...if you have support around you...can you ever really drop the ball?

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Day 2

Well what can I say... looong day:)

High - Dinner with my family at Ruby River, the kids were pretty good and I loved not having to cook. I had a 6oz steak with salad (oil and vinegar dressing) and only a small piece of bread. I was pretty good - I have to say.

Low - Deffinately being up with my newborn until 2 in the morning... man I can't wait till she is on a schedule - yeesh!

doing good wih this weeks goal - breakfast has been a nice change for someone who used to eat at 12... :) if breakfast makes such a huge difference, I wonder...

...can small changes to your behavior make the largest differences in your life?

Sunday, July 26, 2009

day 1

Ok so how'd I do today?

High - I had my breakfast around 9:20 (it was sunday and I slept in a bit) but I have to say it really started me off well. I felt good, and I had tons of energy this morning. I really think breakfast does have a huge impact on your day!

Low - I think I discovered something tonight that made me sad... I was frustrated with my kids tonight and although they WERE being little turkeys I was a lot less patient than I usually am.
After they all were in bed I sat back and wondered "why do I feel so unhappy tonight?" You know what - I traced it back to a moment after dinner tonight when I was looking through some unflattering photos on my camera, I looked so HUGE in some of the photos I really wanted to cry. I couldn't believe that being over weight actually made THAT kind of impact on my behavior, it got me wondering...

...are fit mothers, better mothers?

oh and that picture....well lets just say, I'm the chunky one on the right with my super cute sisters

Friday, July 10, 2009

portion question


well yeaterday, I picked up some more kashi products.. I grabbed some snack bars, cereal and a new frozen entre` to try. I was pretty hungry for the drive home so I grabbed the snack bar...once again it was a bit smaller than I am used to, but was pretty satisfying. I'm starting to wonder if my idea of portions is a bit out of wack... I guess we'll see how today goes.