Its a Process

After the BTWG meeting I was kind of thinking how my thought process has changed from when the program began until now. I will have to say in the beginning I was gung ho and my focus was really weight loss. As I reflect now I have to say my focus has changed a bit. Now I am thinking about my total wellness and not so much what the scale says. I have to say that I really don't care what the scale says anymore. Because when you achieve balance the rest is a cake walk...Alright so a cake with no sugar walk :) So then I started to think what it really meant to "be balanced" And my thoughts are....Ok so I am not perfect but I am working everyday on becoming a better person, and having more balance will make me a better Mom, daughter , sister, friend. For me to be balanced is saying that I am OK with living as a single woman because I can finally say I like me. Being balanced is stopping and taking in 10 deep cleansing breaths when you are ready to blow a gasket, or sitting quietly in prayer for 10 minutes a day and talking to God or just sitting with no thoughts at all. It is getting out of the house and doing 30 60 minutes of exercise a day because it makes me feel better physically and mentally. It is eating foods that are good fuel for my body so I can be healthy, and continue to do all the things I still have left to do in this life. Being balanced is not sweating the small stuff because at the end of the day that's all it really is.....small stuff. As I reflect this program is much more to me than just weight loss or the number of pounds I have hoped to shed. I am so grateful for my BTWG community, and the people that work out at PR Fitness because I have never in my life met a more caring, genuine group of people ever and for that I am eternally grateful! Isn't it funny how God can strategically place us exactly where we need to be?

Good Day and a recipe

So today has been a good day. I didn't work Monday night so I got plenty of sleep before I had to work tonight. I even managed to go for a run in the afternoon before work. I took big dog along with me because she gained 20lbs over the winter! Shocking! She doesn't seem to mind though :) We both did real well on the run. Intervals Gotta love em! I tried a new recipe last night that was good Cabbage noodles and sausage
 1 lb italian sausage
1/2 head of cabbage slice thinly
1 red onion
caraway seeds
paprika
salt and cracked pepper
Cook the meat in a skillet until done and then place the meat in a bowl. In the same skillet that the meat was in, cook the onion until translucent. Add the cabbage and cook for about 8-10 min, until soft. Add spices I didnt really measure them just add to your taste. mix the meat baci in to the cabbage mixture and serve.
 I also fried apples and raisins in some coconut oil and served them as a side.
This whole meal only took about 30 min start to finish. Very yummy

Back in the Saddle

So I have been sick with upper respiratory stuff for a week and a half. Have not really been paying too much attention to food, exercise, erc.Just when I start to feel somewhat better....I start feeling like crap again! It is so hard to be sick when you are NEVER sick! I woke up this morning and feel a bit better so fingers crossed maybe I will get some activity in today. Something is better than nothing for sure! I read Chris's post and that made me feel a lot better....WHAT INSIGHT!!!!!! I have also thought about how much worse being sick could have been if I haven't been eating right or exercising or taking care of myself. It is a constant reminder that this program is really not about weight loss, which sometimes I focus way too much on. I hope all of you have a good rest of the week See you on Sat

What a week

This week has been like hell week and I am not quite sure why. I am feeling like the more I try to be balanced.....The more unbalanced I am( If I could get anymore unbalanced) I feel so uneasy...I think 50%may be hormonal because I have cried all week and don't really know why????? What the F! I keep thinking of all these things that I really haven't thought about in years and it is really pissing me off because I know that a pint of Ben and Jerrys might be helpful...But I will continue to fight the urge :( I have realized that I very well may be my own sabatour(sp) I know as bad as I have wanted to give up this week I am not giving up....I won't quit....I guess I just didn't realize that I am such a psych case :) Thanks for letting me vent. See everyone on Saturday

I think I fried my lungs

Ok so today after reading the tip of the day I decided to do my interval training.........outside.......YES OUTSIDE. I llayered up and started with a slow pace, not so bad, but I got about 15 minutes in and I thought my lungs were on fire. and I was thinking not the best idea I ever had. But I did finish with joy in my heart...and fire in my lungs, and boogers in my nose(as my son so nicely pointed out as I came in the door) I came to work tonight and it looks like I might have to stay at the hospital because of call ins and the snow storm...That sucks because I an going to have to forage for somewhat healthy food....Which is a joke because the main staple in the cafeteria is grilled cheese( I forgot my lunch bag at home) You would think there woukl be more healthy choices in a hospital cafeteria, unless they are trying to drum up some business? :)

week 2 down

Hope everyone had a good week I am going to miss the meeting tomarrow (I have to Work) BOO! See everyone next week.

Week one down

So 1 week complete. I can only hope this next week is as good as week one. I went to get groceries after the meeting yesterday and cooked this weeks food and packaged it up and it is just waiting for me to eat. I did this last week too and it worked out really well. I decided that I would try some pumpkin cookies that I found a recipe for....No sugar you use maple syrup to sweeten them and almond flour instead of all purpose flour.......I think I am going to have to say they would be a trigger food because this morning they are GONE!! Any way they were real good and I have to say I don't feel as bad as if I were to eat a whole box of oreos :) I hope everyone has a GREAT week