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Journal
January 17, 2001
I haven't had alot of time to myself lately so after Brendan got on the bus yesterday it was all about me! I lit a candle and did 1 1/2 hours of yoga (my latest venture in the wonderful world of fitness...lol). My mom's been taking it for a while now and she loves it. I can't attend the classes because of our schedules so I treated myself to the Livingarts All-Day Yoga Workout DVD. I must say that i've taken to it very well. There's something about the peace and focus it brings you while working your body. I'm looking very much forward to making it part of my routine. I plan on purchasing the workout designed specifically for weight loss in the near future and will let you know how I like that one as well. It was ecspecially nice to have that option these days since I am still trying to shake the last bits of a cold that has settled in my chest and haven't been up to much jogging lately. Writing this journal was actually one of the rewards I promised myself for today before I did anything else. It's vital for me to get my 'ducks in a row' by emptying my head. :)
The week after my last entry I didn't get to my meeting because Mark was home for more than a week and very sick with the flu...poor thing. I did go last week and was up .2....(which was probably down quite a bit from my 'visit with Mike' the week before...hehehe)....not to mention my lack of good workouts lately. I've been a good girl tho...staying right OP and getting in all the good stuff ........and I will be going to my weigh-in tomorrow!
We're still on the search for our first home and it's quite exciting......but highly frustrating at the same time. Because Mark and I have both adapted healthy lifestyles, we would really love to have room for a gym. How nice it would be to have a whole room dedicated to fitness! When something in life changes (even if it's a good change) it's easy to fall off the path...i'm not about to let that happen again! It will be so nice when we finally find what we're looking for and get all settled in.
Everyone here is very excited about Fergie's visit! Many from our meeting will be going to Worcester on the 25th to attend the super meeting. It will be great to look out to see all those familiar faces. Alot of people are asking me if i'm nervous to be getting up on stage in front of so many people to speak but i'm really not. I have done some acting and some singing in front of lots of people in the past..... and you may have noticed that I am rarely at a loss for words when it comes to any of this. :) I'm told I will be intervied about my own success, how my life has changed....where I find my inspiration and motivation...so the only thing i'm worried about is crying so much I can't speak!...hehehe. I want from this what I want from any of the things I do.....to make a difference in someone else's life. To have someone look at me and see themselves....and in turn...know they too can make these changes. I told the PR woman that I don't mind being an example of the struggles, or talking about the time it's taken or the hurdles i've had to climb...so that's sure to come up too. I think it's important that people know this. It's quite an honor to have the opportunity to meet and speak with Sarah Ferguson as well! I'm not someone who is easily star-struck, but her strength and determination impresses me. I think she's a unique woman, with much compassion and a wonderful example to all of us. What an honor! Now.......what to wear??? :
I watched a study about weight-loss a couple of days ago. It talked about the best programs being the ones that help to teach behavior modification and lifestyle change along with the value of good nutrition and exercise. Also, the importance of support and how those in a group setting do much better. Of course, I agree. I get alot out of my meetings and the new Goal-Getter pages are an example of that kinda teamwork too. The people in our forums have come to mean a great deal to me and i'm so proud of them all! It's a place I can go 24/7 to get inspired....now we have our own pages and something new to shoot for...that can only help us all. The support and encouragment I get from hearing or reading about others struggles and accomplishments can pull me right back on track or keep me from falling off in the first place...it's important to feel you're not alone in this. This study also said that it can take up to 3 years for the changes you're making to become a permanent part of your life...boy I can attest to that! I think that's an important part of all of this tho.....to know it's not going to happen overnight. Not to say that I don't still struggle......but I do think it does get easier to make better choices as time goes by.
Anyway, enough babbling for now. I have more success stories to add later...how I love those! Mark's home the next two days so lots to get done today.
Until next time.......
'Invest yourself in your life,
and reap the rewards which your sincere commitment will surely bring.'
Kim
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