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15 September 2010

12 September 2010

Took my son and his two football buddies up to Camp Caroline for their band camp. I drove home by myself. It is about at 3 hour drive home. It was so beautiful. There were moments that took my breath away. We are not having the most wonderful weather here in Alberta this summer but because of all the rain the fields are still green intermixed with the golden yellow of fields that have given up their fruits. The sky wasn't sure if it wanted to storm or shine so the colours fought for control of the Alberta big sky. I so wanted to be lost in those moments and not return to the hurry up and get everything done before...I am not really sure before what but I always seem to be hurrying to get something done.

Today is the beginning of another week of new beginnings. This week I am to count calories. I have to count them, not the computer. The diabetes weight loss clinic wants my calories to be between 1300 and 1500 calories a day. I seem to be hovering around that figure but I bet I have been missing all the little calories we miss, like tasting food as it cooks, whats left on a plate, Oh I'll just have a little taste.

The last two weeks have been a blur. But my drive home made me stop for a moment and take a breath. I will slow it down and think about what I am grateful for everyday. I am really enjoying reading madaboutmoose's journals and I believe you are really on to something there. I think I will have a hard time being kind to myself. It has been a long time since I did that in a conscious way. Don't get me wrong, I have wonderful people who are very kind to me and love me, and there is never a moment I feel hard done by, but I have forgotten how to take care of myself other than the basic necessities. I will give it a go. Thus...

I am grateful I still have a chance to change. I am grateful for my family and friends. I am grateful for the home and food we have. I am grateful for everyone who has loved me throughout my life.

My goals this week are: Count my calories, Do my arm weights twice this week, Play Wii Fit with my son at least once this week, go for one walk.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday and is exactly where they want to be in life.

09 September 2010

03 September 2010

I had a great food day yesterday. I ate exactly what I planned and I managed to downsize my portions. I then kept moving after eating by cleaning up my kitchen and doing laundry. I then helped my son study for a social exam. My downfall is sitting and sitting and sitting watching TV. Granted right now it is not so hard to stay away from the TV as nothing is much on, but the new season is going to be hard for me. I have to limit myself to just 3 hrs of TV and even that is a lot. Not only am I a foodaholic but I am also a TV junkie. I am going to hunt out that cross stitch I have been working on for the last 12 years and do that while I am sitting there. That will keep me from getting up and wandering to the fridge on commercials. (Though honestly that is the only exercise I was getting).

Today for exercise I am working the concession stand at my son's football game. I have to help set up and then work the store. That usually brings on a good sweat. Hopefully that counts towards exercise.

It is a beautiful bright blue day here in Alberta. I am feeling well. My daughter is back at university, my son is all caught up in his football and my husband...is my husband. Life is pretty darn good right now and I am very grateful. Have a great Friday everyone.

02 September 2010

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